Brain Fitness Pathwords is mind bending ThinkFun game #thinkfun

We love board games. I know it sounds so old fashioned but I am as high tech as they get. Really, I am. We have our computers, iphones and ipads and enjoy using them but we have always been big fans of games that challenge the mind that are not on the grid. Both my hubby and I always enjoyed them as kids.  We started playing board games when we first got married and it never stopped.  We started playing simple board games with her when she was a tiny tot. It is totally different for your brain when you are sitting with a board game either thinking to yourself or interacting with others. This is the kind of skill that you can't learn on a computer no matter what the game you choose. I truly credit my child's early reading to all the board games and learning games we have played since she was a baby.

I have to give the credit to my mom though for the best find of all. She was the one who discovered the ThinkFun brand a number of years ago.  She picked up a few of the ThinkFun travel sized games and the little one was hooked. We discovered one of her best little friends was also a ThinkFun fan.  Her best friend has two parents that are educators who just really love the ThinkFun brand. They know good fun learning games when they see them. Birthdays and other special occasions became a good reason to buy a new ThinkFun game. Frankly, it made it easy for me because it was pretty much impossible to bomb when I chose a ThinkFun game. I actually have fun shopping for them online or in the store. Many of the ThinkFun games including the Brain Fitness Pathwords are excellent games for adults and kids to play in the car, while waiting for appointments or even to tote with you on the airplane. A better option than endless screen time for anyone young or old.  We have quite a collection and haven't been disappointed yet so I was excited to take a peek at this new fun game called Brain Fitness Pathwords.

The Brain Fitness Pathwords is a challenging game for older kids and adults. Word Search fans will really like this puzzle. I guess that is why we found it fun since we both love word searches. If you have a child 10+ who has a good vocabulary, this is a good mind exercise for them.  The manufacturer recommends 12+. The words are sometimes sophisticated so you know your child or yourself. It is pretty easy to learn though. You can start out at the beginner levels and move on up as you master each puzzle. Then you can really start challenging the mind with the different levels. You begin by selecting a challenge puzzle. Then you place the pieces onto the game grid so that the letters under each piece spell a word either forward or backward. The pieces are all different shapes and colors to make it interesting too. It sounds easier than it looks. Some of the words are really hard. Wait till you get to the more challenging levels, because not only do the grids have letters, but they have symbols that you have to incorporate into your words. This game definitely will give your mind a real workout. You have to think, think think to figure some of them out especially as you move up the levels.  Brain Fitness Pathwords comes with a Spiral-bound Challenge Booklet. It has 80 challenges ranging from Beginner to Expert so you have plenty of time to work your brain. It also comes with 8 puzzle pieces plus the instruction booklet.  Brain Fitness Pathwords is a fun brain trainer game that encourages your mind to expand and think like it never has before.  You will be surprised how much quicker your brain starts to work when you exercise it with fun games like this one.

We really liked the brain exercises combined with the educational element in the Brain Fitness Pathwords. My tween has been playing all week. She needed some encouragement at the beginning (it helps when you start at the beginner instead of moving directly to the expert levels...don't do that!) to start moving through the challenges but once she got going there was no stopping her. I love that you can play it by yourself (or the older kids can play alone).  I would definitely recommend this as a Christmas, birthday present or a special gift for any child or adult.

This is a game that is recommended for ages 12+ to adult and retails for about $19.99.
You can purchase the Brain Fitness Pathwords from ThinkFun directly or you can also pick this great game up from ThinkFun up on Amazon. Who has time anymore to run from store to store?  Not me. I love shopping online it saves me so much time.

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Foxbrim's Natural Refresh Toner Review #foxbrim

I really work hard to take good care of my skin. That includes proper cleansing, toning, exfoliating and moisturizing. I was happy to try a new product from Foxbrim that doesn't contain any alcohol. This was gentle to use and really worked well to remove any excess makeup that remained after cleansing.  I love that it contains witch hazel along with aloe, MSM and Vitamin C to replenish and tone my skin. 

I notice each year that I have to work harder to get my skin looking fresh and keeping any kind of glow. Foxbrim's Natural Refresh Toner is a great option that I find has been working well to support my healthy glowing skin. I have just made it a simple part of my daily regimen.  Natural Refresh Toner provides the truly the totally essential step to tone, cleanse and prepare skin. I like that it is 100% Natural and Alcohol Free.

You can pick up this Foxbrim Natural Refresh Toner right on Amazon for the ultimate in convenience all year long.

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PRO-Dental Probiotics for Oral Health by Hyperbiotics-Fights Bad Breath & Cavities Review #probiotics

Always check with your physician before starting any supplement product and specifically Hyperbiotics PRO-Dental. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

I am so busy just like you..between work, kids and trying to squeeze in time for myself. I really work hard to get my healthy meals in along with a good fitness plan and I brush, floss and rinse twice a day. It can be very problematic and frustrating to anyone especially when you are a healthy person if you have any kind of dental issues. I even go to the dentist twice a year but I think you can't cover the bases too much when it comes to dental health. I have been feeling good about using this new brand of Hyperbiotics PRO-Dental Probiotics for Oral Health PRO-Immune every day. This special probiotic is formulated with very small daily time release pearls. Hyperbiotics has shared that these pearls have the benefit of being 15X more effective than a standard capsule.  I feel like I am doing something extra for my total oral health since I started taking them recently.

PRO-Dental contains the probiotic S. Salvarius M18. This produces an enzyme that can support your body to aid in the dissolving and loosening of plaque formations and bio-film. Those icky formations and films can eventually lead to cavities, staining, tooth sensitivities and gum disease (specifically gingivitis) which can turn into periodontal disease if not treated. Studies show that a special 2% of the population rarely experience plaque or tooth decay (that leads to the domino effect of dental problems) with the only differentiating factor being that they have sufficient S. Salvarius M18 colonies.

Did you know that when you use mouthwash to prevent bad breath, you kill both the good and bad bacteria? And, did you know that it’s the good bacteria’s job to keep the bad breath causing bacteria in check? In fact, S. salivarius is often found in healthy mouths and is deficient in halitosis sufferers. This means that the best long-term solution to eradicating bad breath is to repopulate your oral cavities with the “good guys” found in PRO-Dental.

You might be familiar with your “gut microbiome”, but did you know that different probiotic strains populate your oral cavities? Your mouth is your first line of defense and the entry point for most infections. When your balance of healthy oral microflora is compromised by diet, disease, stress or antibiotics, you can quickly develop oral health related problems. With PRO-Dental, you can finally keep this often forgotten microbiome in optimal shape!

PRO-Dental is uniquely formulated with the most effective and clinically proven oral probiotic strains ((including S. salvirus K12, S. salvirus M18, L. reuteri, L. paracasei) to repopulate your oral cavity, helping to break-up plaque and malodor causing bacteria, reduce oral health challenges such as cavities, teeth-staining, tongue-coating, gingivitis, tonsil stones, canker sores and protect against ear, nose and throat infections.

Upper respiratory and ear infections are caused by a buildup of bad bacteria that travels throughout your oral cavities. When your oral microbiome is populated with strong probiotic colonies, you are equipped with natural defenses against these nasty invaders. In fact, studies indicate that children with S. salivarius K12 have a 50 percent less chance of harboring strep throat bacteria and may experience fewer ear infections.

I'm sure you are familiar with probiotics for your digestive tract, but did you know that many of the oral health issues we suffer from (cavities, gum disease, bad breath and even ear, nose, throat and sinus infections) are because the probiotics in our oral cavities have been depleted (due to stress, antibiotics or even modern diet).

This formula has BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 - two groundbreaking oral probiotic strains that will help repopulate your oral cavities and put your oral health back on track. You can find these Hyperbiotics Probiotics for Oral Health right online for the ultimate in convenience.

I will continue to take these since they can only help my dental health. I feel good when I take them and I recently had a great bill of health from the dentist. I am particular about brushing twice a day, using my Sonicare toothbrush and rinsing with a flouride rinse. My dentist said it was fine with him if I added these to my personal health routine. Hoping for continued good health.

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DLD Brands Selfie Monopod Product Review #selfiemonopod

Selfies are everywhere on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter.  If you don't have the right tools than you are not going to great that great picture you are dreaming about though.  Now the right tool is easily available right on Amazon too.  When you have the urge to take photos with friends, families or alone and no one is around... the Selfie Handheld Monopod comes to the rescue!

This Selfie Monopod is the perfect tool for photos from any angle, in any condition, you can easily shoot your ideal picture with YOU in it as well as all your friends or family! This is a total revolution.  Forget extending your arm at all kinds of crazy angles to get that shot you want. Everyone has a cell or smartphone and everyone wants selfies. Teens and adults love them. This tool is lightweight, portable and easy to carry around town or when traveling to your favorite destinations.  It makes taking photos a snap and you can be in them too without arm cramps or endless stretching and straining.

My husband is such the photographer. He often has his big fancy camera but not all the time. Sometimes on vacation we get crazy and go on very active hikes or other adventures.  It doesn't make sense to bring his giant camera but we always have our iphones. This Selfie Monopod is totally stashable in a backpack or daypack and is the ultimate tool to get the perfect photos we want to remember.  It opens and extends very easily and stores away just as fast.  You can adjust it in no time and fix the angle so it works for everyone.

Features of the Selfie Monopod:

• The pole EXTENDS and ADJUSTS to the desired length for your video or picture
• Clamp is also adjustable plus it fits all smartphones including iPhone + Android
• Smartphones to include iPhone's & Android's
• Extending desired length from self + adjusting angles 
• Lets you create the perfect video or photo set-up
• Great gift for Adults and Teens or photography buffs

1 Selfie Stick
1 Universal Phone Holder
1 Wrist Strap


You can pick up this Selfie Monopod right on Amazon for the ultimate in shopping convenience anytime. This is a perfect gift for Christmas or anytime! I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.