Techno Gears Marble Mania Sidewinder 2.0 Review

We love to solve puzzles and put things together so we were really excited about both aspects of this Techno Gears Marble Mania Sidewinder 2.0.  This roller coaster theme construction set includes over 200 pieces to build and create your own introductory marble and gear run.

Sidewinder 2.0 includes a hand crank to move the marbles through the spiral lifter to the top of the twisting and turning tracks. Once built, kids can watch their marbles drop, spin and roll through their own fun and exciting creation. Ages 6+ years.

My daughter was super excited to check this out.  The directions made it easy but you have to take your time and follow them. There were some pieces like the blue pieces, you had ton put them in the exact correct direction otherwise you won't be able to connect other pieces properly.  

She enjoyed the challenge!  She also pointed out that some of the pieces required strength that some younger kids might not have. If your child is younger it would be a good bonding experience to construct it together with mom, dad, Gramma or Grampa. It was fun to put together for my 10 year old. She did some construction on a Friday and then completed it Saturday morning.  

The directions are pretty much super easy to follow and they showed the matching number for each piece.  That makes it easy to follow even for younger children with supervision. At the end, it would be more exciting if there was a loop de loop or squiggly line too.  Maybe there could be dual raceways or windmills too. That would make it even more fun.

It looks and feels very sturdy. It is a good size, even if someone lived in a smaller home or apartment it will not overwhelm your space fully constructed. We have been having a lot of fun with it this weekend and I would highly recommend it for any child that enjoys construction and gears. 

She has been playing with it regularly and it is fun to play together when you get all the marbles going.  When friends come over they immediately want to check it out and play with it.  They spend time laughing and cranking those crazy marbles through.

You can find the Techno Gears Marble Mania Sidewinder 2.0 right here at the Learning Journey. You can also go directly to Amazon.

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Vitamin C Facial Toner Review #instanatural

I spend a lot of time caring for my skin from washes to scrubs, toners to creams and serums. Sometimes it can be a challenge and multi-step products come to my rescue. Vitamin C Facial Toner is an ideal way to tone and hydrate my skin while still delivering the powerful benefits of Vitamin C and other anti-aging elements.  I love the double duty efficacy!  This wonderful toner is rich in sulfur. Each spray allows the sulfur to penetrate deep into the skin and help to increase elasticity. It only takes a second and I know that I am doing so much good for my facial skin.

This instanatural Vitamin C Facial Toner also contains high quality Witch Hazel.  This is a gently agent that really helps to purify the skin and pores.  I love how it really helps to reduce my pores visually and keep them clean.  At the same time this multi-benefit product with Vitamin C renews and strengthens the skin to help reverse the signs of aging.  instanatural suggests that it may even help prevent future damage.

I use the Vitamin C Facial Toner every day now because I find it is a great all-in-one hydrator.  It really preps my skin to absorb serums and moisturizers more efficiently and effectively.  It just takes a second and adds that additional benefit that I know I need.  This Vitamin C Facial Toner really is the perfect staple to add to your beauty regimen.

You can find this wonderful instanatural Vitamin C Facial Toner right on Amazon too.

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Custom Water Bottle Labels Review + Giveaway #icustomlabel

School events, parties and anywhere you need something a little more special demands consideration for Personalized Water Bottle Labels.  Holiday parties are almost here from Halloween to Hanukkah and Christmas. Don't forget that Valentine's Day is around the corner. Baby showers, kid's birthdays and engagement parties are another thought. Think about how many ways you can really add some pizzaz to even an everyday event like school lunch.

My tween was so excited about the opportunity to create special labels for her daily water bottles. We drink so much water and it is one of the healthiest beverages you can consume. iCustomLabel sets the standard for Personalized Water Labels. What is different? They use a professional series digital press, which allows them to produce a very high quality label.

Consider all your options to make your event special from the PTA Halloween bash to the Senior Prom. If you're looking for that missing "it factor" for your wedding, birthday party, holiday, iCustomLabel is the option to really bring something different to the table. High quality professional labels take ordinary water bottles to the next level.

iCustomLabel is able to provide a one of a kind chic and elegant label suited for any occasion. You can take a peek at their website and see all the different options. It was as easy as 1-2-3 to create and order our label from scratch.  No special skills required and you can customize to your heart's content too. Just so you know the water bottle Label Dimensions are 2" x 8." The material they use is a high quality Glossy Polypropylene to give a beautiful presentation.

I love that these are totally and 100% waterproof which is important when you are considering that they are wrapped around a water bottle.They work beautifully and seamless with our water bottles.  My tween brought her water to school this week and all her friends were buzzing with jealousy.  I had to write down the website so many times on sticky notes so she could give it to the requesting friends so they could ask mom to create special labels for their own water bottles. You can find these fun water labels  right on lane and save time and money by ordering from your own, comfortable home. Meanwhile, enter my Rafflecopter giveaway to win your own iCustom Labels. a Rafflecopter giveaway


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Luxe Beauty Microfiber Hair Towel dries hair super fast #LuxeBeautyEssentialsMicrofiberHairTowel

There is nothing like a soft, absorbent hair towel. I recently had the opportunity to try out a Luxe Beauty Microfiber Hair Towel which was a lot of fun. This a big towel...a full 19 x 39 inches made from double sided brushed terry microfiber. This towel is super soft and it was very gentle on hair and super absorbent. It washes well and dries very nicely.

I didn't realize that microfiber is that absorbent but it is...it actually dries hair faster.  I find that after washing my hair and drying it with this towel I can really cut how much time I need to use with my hot brush or flat iron.  I am thrilled because that means less damage to my hair. Of course my teen has already tried to repossess my special Luxe Beauty towel. I resisted but let her try it. She couldn't believe how much softer it was versus our regular bath towels.  It dried her long, long hair really quickly.  She has been asking for her own towel now. Sigh. I told her I would consider it.

You can pick up this hair towel on Amazon too and have it in your house fast.

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