Cast a Spell Like Harry Potter with These “Magical” Household Helpers‏

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Have you read the NEW Harry Potter installment -

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child???

Young and old readers everywhere have waited with bated dragon’s breath for the release of this latest Harry Potter installment! FINALLY, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was released at midnight on July 31st. The magical story picks up 19 years after the last book and introduces us to Harry Potter, who’s now a dad! He has three children with his wife, Ginny Weasley, James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna Potter. His youngest son, Albus, is following in his father’s footsteps and is a first-year student at Hogwarts.

You may wish for magic powers as a parent many days but sadly you don't have them. But today I do have some “magical” helpers that will make life so much easier around the house. Check them out below:

BottomZz Up Potty Training Toolkit

If you are potty training your toddler like I am, then I bet you have wised for some magic...I know I have! I am really struggling getting my 3rd child potty trained!

But with this Potty Training Kit you can "magically" transform your tot into a prince/princess of the Potty Kingdom. This is the only potty training system that allows toddlers to feel the discomfort of their accidents!

The 100% cotton potty training underwear features proprietary technology that lets kids feel wet when they are wet, while wondrously trapping the pee to prevent leaks and messy clean ups.

The simple, all in one BottomZz Up Potty Training Tool Kit includes everything you need to smoothly transition your toddler to big kid underpants including:

• 3 Pairs of BottomZz Up potty training underwear
• 6 Absorbent inserts
• 1 Washable travel bag
• 1 Colorful reward chart
• 1 Month supply of stickers
• 1 Graduation certificate

I really love this kit and how helpful it is for potty training my son! I love that he can feel wet without me having to clean up a big mess with every accident! I also love that the kit includes stickers and a reward chart which is what I was trying to do before but now I can be more organized!

And it perfect for families on-the-go and this summer we are definitely constantly on the go! BottomZz Up offers the consistency, routine and encouragement kids need, day and night, home or out on the town.

MSRP: $97.45. Available online at www.BottomZzUp.com.

Flashlight Image Projector: Magic Lantern

And we are creating magic in the house with the older children with HABA’s Flashlight Image Projector: Magic Lantern!

Kid will love taking this Magic Lantern on their next sleepover adventure. HABA’s Flashlight Image Projector: Magic Lantern has three modes of play: a nightlight, projector lamp and flashlight. Kids can magically change between six images by turning the projector dial. A booklet includes hidden pictures that are not visible until the Magic Lantern is waved.

My children LOVE playing Hide 'n Seek around the house as a family so this Magic Lantern is so perfect for fun family nights and also using it at bedtime as a nightlight!

MSRP: $19.99. Available online at www.HABAusa.com.

Baby Care by e-cloth

Keep your little wizards safe from germs with Baby Care by e-cloth. With just water and a wave of the Chemical-free Cleaning Toy & Nursery Cloth, you can remove drool, grime, and hardened messes from all hard surfaces in baby’s nursery or the toy room. This reusable, must-have cleaning companion removes over 99% of bacteria from toys and nursery surfaces with absolutely no chemicals used. Plus, it’s guaranteed to last for 300 machine washes. 

 MSRP: $7.99. Available online at www.ecloth.com.

Miracle Blanket

Cast a sleeping spell on your infant with Miracle Blanket®, a safe and secure alternative to traditional swaddling. The Miracle Blanket® helps babies sleep better on their backs through 14 weeks, allowing freedom of movement from the hips down. With better, longer sleep, your little prince/princess will be less fussy, giving everyone (including you) the sleep they so desperately need. The fabric is a super soft 100% cotton knit that’s breathable so that it can be used in warm climates while still being luxurious enough to keep your baby warm in cooler places. For Birth-14 weeks.

MSRP: $29.99. Available online at www.miracleware.com.

Classic Rail Series Railroad PlayTap

Wizarding students everywhere can magically create train tracks for the Hogwarts Express anywhere in their home with the Classic Rail Series Railroad PlayTape from InRoad Toys. PlayTape revolutionizes the world of imaginative play! Available in different colors, styles and sizes… even curves! When play is over, PlayTape disappears right before your eyes in a flash with no messy residue! For ages 3+ years.

MSRP: $8.99 and Up. Available online at www.InRoadToys.com.

* Thank you to Salba Chia for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Solar Lamp & Phone Charger & Little Sun Solar Lantern

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I am so excited to share with you today TWO brand new, never-before-seen solar products for North America – The SunBell Solar Lamp & Phone Charger and the Little Sun Solar Lantern!

SunBell Solar Lamp & Phone Charger

$79.95

The SunBell is a superior quality, high-powered all-in-one solar lantern, flashlight and phone charger. It has received numerous accolades including the most innovative product by Off-Grid Experts and the International Design Award.

The SunBell is the ultimate accessory to take with you on any camping and hiking trips with the family. Simply strap the solar panel to any bag and let it charge in the sun while trekking to your destination. Needing only 4 hours of sunlight, the SunBell can provide 50 lumens of light for 14+ hours on medium setting.

The Sunbell Solar Lamp and Phone Charger offers a unique all-in-one design. It works as a reading lamp, a ceiling lamp, a flashlight, and as a mobile phone charger.

The rechargeable LiFePO battery requires only 3-4 hours of good sunlight to be fully charged. The dimmer switch lets you choose between 3 levels of LED light intensity and operating time. A 9 foot cable is hidden inside the solar disk, so the panel can be placed outside while the lamp or mobile phone can be stored safely inside a house, hut or tent while charging.

Features & Benefits:

• An “all-in-one” solar lantern and cell phone charger
• Task light – when the lamp shade serves as a table stand
• Ceiling light / lantern – when the lamp head is inserted into the lamp shade
• Portable light / neck light – when the light unit and battery pack is detached from the lamp
• High quality DC/DC USB adaptor that can be used with any mobile phone with a USB charging cable
• 1 LiFePO battery, 1.400 mAh / 3.2V with 2.000+ cycles (5-7 years)
• 3 High quality LEDs with adjustable light from 5 to 50 to 150 lumen, 5.500-6.000 kelvin
• SunBOOST3 Technology for Max Powerpoint Tracking / battery protection
• 1.8 W Solar panel with 3m/9ft cable rolled up in solar disc
• UV resistant ABS plastic housing
• Splash proof covers for plugs
• Can be delivered with AC/DC wall adaptor for charging from grid
• Shade can be used as a sound amplifier for mobile phone speakers
• Comes in 2 bright colors: red and yellow

I absolutely LOVE that this Solar Lamp and Phone Charger does not require batteries or an outlet! It really is perfect for camping, power outages or just for using when you want to be more eco-friendly and save electricity! It is really easy to use and I love that it does so much!

Here is a video of the SunBell and it’s applications:

Little Sun Solar Lantern

$30

The Little Sun was originally invented by a social business focused on getting clean, reliable, affordable light to 1.6 billion people worldwide without access to electricity.

Now available for North America, the Little Sun is a practical solar light that utilizes the world’s most efficient solar cell to brighten up your camping trips, at the beach, festivals, BBQ or hiking.

The Little Sun is extremely easy to use. Simply charge it with the power of the sun for 5 hours and receive 10 hours of soft light or 4 hours of bright light. The solar cells last for 2 years before needing to be replaced.

The Michael Bloomberg foundation is investing $5,000,000 into the Little Sun to bring solar power to Africa. This fund will provide low-interest loans for residents of sub-Saharan Africa to distribute these portable solar powered lamps.

Little Sun’s unique combination of beautiful design and exceptional engineering has made the lamp popular across the globe. Featuring two light levels, it’s easy to use: 5 hours of charging in the sun produces 10 hours of soft light or 4 hours of bright light.

The Little Sun solar-powered lamp:

• Features the world’s most efficient solar cell, produced by SunPower, industry leaders in solar manufacturing
• Specially engineered to keep the electronics cool even while charging in the sun, and the ventilation of the solar panel ensures best efficiency
• Contains 3 AAA rechargeable batteries
• Received official certification in 2012 from Lighting Africa, a joint IFC and World Bank program
• ROHS and ISO-certified for quality and consistency in production standards
• Was recently introduced into Centre Pompidou’s permanent design collection and has been nominated for Design Museum’s 2013 Designs of the Year Award

This little light is actually really bright and powerful and I love that it has two different brightness settings. Plus, it is charged by the sun so I can stop replacing battery after battery when my children forget to shut it off after reading books in the dark with it!

Here is a video of the Little Sun:

Little Sun in 2 Minutes from Little Sun on Vimeo.

* Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Flashlight Friends

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My children LOVE stuffed animals and they love to play in our laundry room and make a "jungle" with all their stuffed animals. They also like to shut all the lights off and have a "dark jungle". So when I saw the super cute Flashlight Friends, I knew it would be perfect for keeping them safe and still having fun in their "jungle". They can still pretend with their animals but have one light the way in the jungle!

And I was right! We received Penguin and it has been a huge hit since it entered our home! Not only is it cuddly and soft but it has a bright flashlight to light up any dark area!

Flashlight Friends are the new huggable, loveable plush animals that foster comfort and security at bedtime.

A cool-to-the-touch, soft glow LED flashlight is built right in to the plush animal’s belly. Just tap the tummy light twice to turn them on. There’s even a 10-minute auto shut-off. With Flashlight Friends, a child is never alone in the dark.

Flashlight Friends are available in Dragon, Penguin, Puppy, and Unicorn styles and have a nifty little loop that lets little hands carry them around with ease. For ages 4 and up.

Buy It: You can purchase Flashlight Friends for only $19.99 from the Flashlight Friends website.

* Thank you to Flashlight Friends for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*