tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15314171743281302312024-03-14T02:16:38.451-04:00Five Kids and Crazy MeA look at the life of my awesome children, myself, and our crazy adventures.Melissa Haggertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18297761514574835118noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531417174328130231.post-55181890685654676342015-10-29T18:40:00.002-04:002015-10-29T18:40:58.241-04:00Not Perfect<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I spend a lot of time writing posts that I never publish. I worry that someone will read it and judge me. Seems a little silly to be a blogger if I am always worrying what other people think. Of course I want people to like me. I think most people do. I'm not perfect though, far from it. So I'm writing a post about it. I'm not backtracking or editing out the parts I think people won't like. Be warned that might mean some shoddy grammar and spelling, because both are far from perfect. </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I bake cookies, I always give my kids a pinch of brown sugar. Of course I give myself a pinch, too. Let's be honest, we could all use a little sweetness in our lives. If I'm in the kitchen working they know, and they line up for a little sugar. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm a total failure at making homemade brownies. Seriously, I can destroy any brownie recipe I see. This is only a recent failure, though. One Christmas I made goody packages full of homemade treats. I went all out and made several different brownies from recipes on Pinterest. Yum! Now every brownie (that isn't out of a box) is sad. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I let my kids eat junk. Not all the time, I try to give them a balanced diet. I've even limited some of their pre-packaged intake. Mostly in the breakfast area. I still give them veggies out of the can and potatoes out of a box some nights. I'm not sure how other moms make all homemade and non-preservative food, but I'm just not there yet. My kids get candy. In fact I just bought a ton on sale and when I'm feeling nice, or when they sneak it, or they've done something awesome, they have a little bit of candy. They also eat fast food. Not constantly, but we have a designated dinner out and a movie night every Friday. They pick whatever they want and we have that for dinner. Healthy? Nope. Fun? Absolutely!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I lose my cool. My mouth runs away with me and words my kids shouldn't say fly right out. With five of them on top of me, twins need a bath, the boy needs a picture drawn right now, this project is due, that item is needed tomorrow, sign this, a snack a snack a snack, this game isn't working, my sheets are scratchy, she stole my blanket, the twins are making more wall art, someone is constantly screaming because they aren't happy. dinner just got chucked to the floor....ect. Yeah I lose my cool. I'm better at it than I used to be. People compliment me, tell me they don't know how I do it. I just laugh, because I know I mess up. I know some days I'm not handling it and I just want to cry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My kids get more screen time than they should. Yep, I know, I'm horrible. The boy doesn't always calm down easily. If he has the kindle, he settles. I need the settled sometimes. At bedtime, my monkeys lay down and watch their shows. Another no-no. It's not on all night though, and my kids are asleep no later than nine, eight more than not, so I don't feel like it's a bad thing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I procrastinate everything! When my kids bring home something that needs signed, I wait until the last day. I don't know why, because then I'm stressed out that I've missed a deadline. If I have a book to review for my other blog, two days before it's due, I finally read it. I can even start with good intentions two weeks early and I won't finish that book until the last possible moment. I'm procrastinating this post. I just hopped over to Facebook. I'm having a Halloween party on Saturday for my kids and I haven't started any of the baking yet. I was supposed to start Monday because I have so much planned. If there was a procrastination award, I would definitely be eligible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I start things and don't finish them. This is everything. TV shows, like all the ones where people try out first. I watch the try-outs and maybe a few elimination shows, then I just quit watching. I won't drink the last of the milk in a carton or finish a bag of cereal (drives my husband crazy). I've started writing ten books, and so far I've actually finished only one. I start reading books and veer off into some other interest (Netflix is a tempting thing people!!). I wash laundry and don't fold it (but I don't think I'm alone in that one :) )</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not perfect. No one is. But I'm trying. I'm trying to be a good mom. To bake better brownies. To finish a story. To keep my cool when chaos is reigning around me. I think that trying is important. If I'm trying to be better then I don't think I'm doing such a bad job. Or at least I hope my kids can tell people one day, "My mom might not have been perfect, but she tried her hardest." That's a goal I can reach for. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I've been gone for ages from this blog. With five kids I found out that the crazy part was very true. My days have been busy and exciting. I never seemed to find the time to write a post. So I went on a three year hiatus. Now all my monkeys are in school, so I'm giving blogging another go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My monkeys have grown up so fast. Some days I miss having a little baby, but let me tell you, these five keep me on my feet. They crack me up constantly with little things they say and do. There will probably be plenty of posts were I brag about my funny little monsters. Maybe they'll make you laugh, too. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For my review I ordered a beautiful Pattern Play Small Horizontal Offset Frame. There were several design options. I could choose from several colors, I chose Chocolate. I could add a photo for free or wait until I received the frame and add one. I chose the latter. Then I could add writing. I could search through their Quote Library for something to add to my frame or I could add something myself. Since I intended to use this frame for my parents I chose something from my children. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">This time my children and I reviewed Sight Words Level 2. Once again they were very excited for their DVD. My five year old and three year old will both be going to school this year. Sight words play a big part of what they are taught in their Montessori class. The Sight Words Lever 2 (and Level 1) is a great way for them to work on words they'll be using in school. So far the two DVDs have done a great job of keeping up with the words that my girls will be learning.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">The Level 2 DVD teaches children 68 new sight words and it also reviews words they learned on the Level 1 DVD. It is for Kindergarten to First Grade children. Of course we were singing and dancing and learning new words. Their favorite parts were the bears and dogs. Also, the part where they got to be detectives and learn the tenses of words was really great.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #b45f06;">Moody Bands are a really great product that helps children to express their moods in a fun and easy way. There are six of these wrist bands made of 100% cotton. They are very soft and well made. Each band is a different color and they all have a smiley representing the mood that is text on the bands as well. There is a band for Happy, Sad, Tired, Nervous, Angry, and Excited.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #b45f06;">My children were excited to see this package come. Anything that they can wear is exciting and fun for them. We received the Moody Band Full Set. Ashlynn, Riley, and I have discussed what each emotion means and which band represents it, so they can wear it.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #b45f06;">Obviously we had a fun time with this product. The girls did a great job of showing me the emotions and I think these will be an interesting way to help them learn to express their feelings and emotions. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">If you want to purchase Moody Bands or learn more about them you can do so on their <a href="http://www.moodybands.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MoodyBands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</span></span><br />
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Gutzy Gear is an awesome way for children to express themselves. I have two daughters in school this year and when my Gutzy Gear package came in the mail they were so excited. We received two sets of the backpack strap covers and four packs of Gutxies (removable patches).</div>
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The Gutzy Gear was so simple to put together. The girls each picked out which patches they wanted and they Velcro-ed easily to the backpack straps. The patches and straps are really great quality. There are so many great Gutzies to pick from, and of course my girls need more. Look at all those empty spaces! I have a feeling I will be doing some Gutzy shopping before school starts.<br />
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I have very creative kids. I seem to constantly be handed some little project one or more of my children have been working on. Sadly that creativity sometimes finds it's way to some not so great areas. My walls have often been the location of a beautiful mural. Picture books have been turned into coloring books. Dolls have had their faces covered in "make-up".</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">First off, this stuff smells great! I was super excited about that, because with an average of 5 dirty diapers a day, the smell can be overwhelming. I bet you're happy to learn about my children's diaper changes. Although that is what Baby Fresh Cleanser is for, diaper changing made easier. It definitely makes it easier. I have started using fewer diaper wipes with each changing. The Baby Fresh Cleanser helps to loosen all the potty residue on my little ones' bottoms, so usually it is a few quick swipes with one or two wipes, and I am done. I love it! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #bf9000; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">As a mother of five children, with the oldest being five years old, I have a lot of little people into everything. That means lots and lots of cleaning. I also have one child with severe asthma and another with severe eczema, so I have to be very careful of the things I use to clean in my home. Over powering chemical smells cause my three year old to have breathing problems. I want things to get clean, though. As a result I have been looking into more natural cleaning supplies.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #bf9000; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">BioKleen meets my cleaning needs without causing my children more health problems. Their products are natural, and they do not have overpowering smells. Their products are environmentally safer and they are biodegradable. Another great plus, they are manufactured in the USA! BioKleen offers a wide range of products, such as laundry powders and liquids, dishwash liquid, multi-surface cleaners, glass cleaners, soy blend cleaners, and a BioKleen Professionals line.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #bf9000; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">One of the first things I noticed in the product description was that it is great for homes with children. As soon as it got here I couldn't wait to try it out. It smells so amazing. I can go into the bathroom and scrub everything clean without my eyes watering, and without my three year old having problems. One worry that I have always had with natural cleaners is that they will not get things clean enough. That is not an issue with BioKleen's Bac-Out Bathroom Cleaner. It keeps my bathroom sparkling clean, and, again, it smells so good! I cannot wait to try some of their other products in my house. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I have noticed that my reviews, in my opinion, have been lacking. I always feel like I am struggling to come up with what to say. I love the products but I just can't seem to get things into a post like I want. My thoughts would stray, my kids would need me, I would procrastinate.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I recently (like yesterday) wrote a post for Hazelaid, and I actually didn't struggle for the content. I just wrote it all down, and when I was done I was truly happy with the results. I felt like I represented our experience with their products without coming off as a total sales pitch. Because that's the goal, right? Readers want the truth, they want to know about a real experience with the products. They aren't looking for an infomercial.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I do not like feeling like I am being restricted or have to follow guidelines. I don't mind a little information, or pictures, but in general I just want to be able to write what I want. That should be the point. If a company just wants things strictly written and linked then they should just have sponsored posts written. I enjoy the freedom of saying things how I want. I don't mind suggestions, but when the suggestions become stipulations I start to become disinterested. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I also have a horrible writing style. Can't you tell? I use slang, bad punctuation, bad grammar, and if spell-check doesn't catch something that is spelled wrong, sorry it won't be fixed. I try to correct all of these issues as I am editing posts, but I miss things. That happens. I just like being a relaxed writer. When I try to follow all the rules of writing I struggle to actually write anything. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I guess in all, what I am saying is that I'm going to be changing things a little. Instead of all the structured posts, I plan to write more freely. I also plan to quit reviewing just any thing for the giveaways and potential readership. I love my readers, but I am doing them and myself a disservice. I have more passion for the products that benefit my children than anything else. Those kinds of items will probably start being at the forefront of my reviews from now on. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I was first introduced to <a href="http://www.hazelaid.com/C_Home.html" target="_blank">Hazelaid</a> by a fellow mom. Most of my children suffer from eczema, and my oldest daughter and husband both suffer from horrible acid reflux. So I went to Hazelaid to read about their products. I was really impressed with all the information they have in their About section. They discuss the benefits of Hazelwood, Baltic Amber, Soap Nuts, and Magnets. Like, I learned that Soap Nuts are actually a fruit so they will not cause problems for Riley who has a severe nut allergy. I found out how to tell when my Hazelwood necklaces need to be replaced. I also learned that if the necklaces do not improve a condition than it is likely that the condition isn't acid-based. They also have a page called "I Suffer From ..." that is very helpful. If you are trying to decide which necklace would be best to benefit your health, this page is a very good starting place. I learned quickly that for Eczema and Acid Reflux I should get Hazelwood necklaces. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So, necklaces ordered, we waited for them to arrive. Shipping was incredibly fast. I had my necklaces in a few days and they were each in a separate bag in a package. They were beautiful, and the kids couldn't wait to put them on. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I wanted to be sure I got the most accurate results so besides the daily Zyrtec, we stopped all the Eczema medicine for Riley and Robbie. The children wore their necklaces constantly for a month, as it can take up to three weeks to see results. Sadly, after that time, Riley and Robbie were still suffering from Eczema. I knew this was a possibility and I wasn't upset about it. The people at Hazelaid were very helpful. They gave me information about things other than excessive acidity, such as different foods and chemicals, that could be causing their eczema. They also gave me a website to look into for all natural products for my kids. I really love how much they care for their customers to follow up and give me more information. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I have really fallen in love with Hazelaid and all their products. After seeing how much the necklace has helped Ashlynn, my husband has asked me to get one for him. I also want to try the Hazelwood with Magnets for my carpal Tunnel, and the Soap Nuts for my children's sensitive skin. I am so glad my friend told me about them.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Title: </b>The Genesis Code</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Release Date: </b>August 25, 2010</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Director: </b>C. Thomas Howell and Patrick Read Johnson</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Starring: </b>Logan Bartholomew, Kelsey Sanders, and C.W. Lewis</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Kerry Wells (Kelsey Sanders), a college journalist and committed Christian with an effervescent personality, has been assigned to do a story on Blake Truman (Logan Bartholomew) the college’s newest and very popular hockey superstar. As a relationship between them begins to develop Kerry finds that Blake, who hides behind a tough and independent façade, is actually struggling through a difficult personal crisis and that he bears the cross of a secret he has kept hidden for years. Blake rebuffs Kerry's suggestion that prayer might help ease his burden; he is convinced that modern science completely disproves the Bible, especially the opening verses of Genesis. Kerry — who is herself suddenly confronted with a challenge to her faith on another front — sets out to prove that science and Genesis are not in conflict and her quest leads to a startling revelation. Could it be that what science teaches us about creation and the Story as told in Genesis are both true!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>My Thoughts:</b> This movie was very heartfelt and full of amazing information. I am not an entirely scientific or mathematical person, but my husband is. I did understand and enjoy the way that they put together the proof of modern science proving Genesis is true. I also found it really interesting that Genesis could be what holds people back from believing the Bible. That is not a thought that had ever occurred to me.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Kerry and Blake had a great budding relationship through out the movie. The were total opposites, but the overcame that. I also liked how readily Kerry was there for Blake during his struggles. In fact so was her dad and one of her professors. It was really good to see.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">The characters in The Genesis Code are great, and relate-able. I think this movie will be great for Christians. This may also be a great movie for those people who are on the fence, trying to understand how both Science and the Bible can be right. The Genesis Code shows an entirely plausible way for that to happen.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #0b5394; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Cowgirls N' Angels is a heartwarming movie that tells the story of Ida, a feisty and rebellious young girl, who has dreams of finding her father, a rodeo rider. While searching for her dad, she connects with the Sweethearts of the Rodeo, a team of young female rodeo riders run by former rodeo star Terence Parker. Recognizing Ida's innate talent for trick riding, Terence recruits her for their ranks. Accepted wholeheartedly by her new "family," Ida finds a new passion that redefines her life, and may also help her find the father she's been searching for.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #0b5394; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>My Thoughts:</b> This was such a sweet movie. I love Bailee Madison, she is such a great actress. She really brought Ida to life. Ida had a big spirit and she was so fun! Her story was just beautiful. A little girl looking for her daddy. I loved it so much. When the other Sweethearts started helping her look I was really happy. It was like Ida had found a place she fit into. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #0b5394; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Terence (James Cromwell) was a great role model for Ida, and all the Sweethearts, really. He took them all under his wing and gave them something to love, and have fun with. The rest of the Sweethearts were great. They each had personality and really brought more to the movie. I also enjoyed Kansas (Madison Burge) and Justin's (Jackson Rathbone) story. They had some sweet scenes as their relationship blossomed.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3; color: #0b5394; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This movie is a great family friendly story. Little girls will fall in love with the horses and Ida's fun personality. I can't wait to share it with my little girl. Of course then she will want a horse, but I think she will love this movie, too. It is rated PG so be sure you know what to expect before turning it on for young children. I did not notice any bad language or anything like that. </span><br />
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I have only been a Karma Media team member for a short amount of time now, but I really love all the new products and shops I am being introduced to. The latest shop is Gothic Innocence. This is a great shop that creates beautiful Gothic items. They feature several beautiful cameo designs that can be made into pins, pendants, and lockets. The cameos all feature beautiful images such as dolphins and fairies, and Gothic skulls in several colors. <br />
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I received a beautiful cameo pin from Gothic Innocence. It features an Ivory fairy watching birds and butterflies. It has a black matte background and is set into silver. There is a clasp on the back to attach it to clothing.</div>
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This piece is so beautiful. The design is very intricate. The details on the little fairy and the bird and butterflies are amazing. The pin seems very well made and sturdy. I absolutely love everything about it. Now I really want to go back and order more items for my younger sister. I think that she would love some of the beautiful pins and pendants that Gothic Innocence has created. I think that the items from Gothic Innocence will appeal to many people. </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The interactive alphabet puzzle was a big favorite for my daughter. She is starting school in the fall and has been working so hard to learn her letters and numbers. This puzzle is a fun way to help her work on that. As she touched each letter that appeared it told her the letter and what started with that letter. After she completed the puzzle the app went through the alphabet with her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Another favorite was the safari animals. Not only did my three year old love this one, but my two year old son had fun with it, too. He thought all the animal sounds were really great. His favorite is the lion. </span><br />
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