September 03, 2020

Benjamin and the beary cute KeaBabies bath towel (review)

September 03, 2020/ Lisa Carpenter

Most grandmas likely agree with me: Hugging a grandkid ranks as one of the sweetest sensations out there.

Many grandmas also likely agree with me that hugging a warm little one fresh from the tub and wrapped in a towel tops the list of types of hugs grandmothers can’t get enough of.

August 30, 2020

Still time for sandals: Therafit Rachel Adjustable Sandals (review)

August 30, 2020/ Lisa Carpenter

I recently received a pair of Therafit Rachel Adjustable Sandals and shared my thoughts in the Back Room.

Click below for my review:

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August 06, 2020

James reviews the ChordBuddy Guitar Learning System

August 06, 2020/ Lisa Carpenter

When I receive a product for review, I don’t typically run out and purchase a duplicate of the product before I’ve even written the review. In fact, I’ve never done that with an item I’m reviewing. Until ChordBuddy.

See, I was immediately impressed by the ChordBuddy Guitar Learning System and was compelled to purchase a second one to share with a faraway family member. Before I had even shared my thoughts here with my readers.

May 15, 2020

Refresh the grandkids' #stayhome game night options (review)

May 15, 2020/ Lisa Carpenter

While Covid-19 and all that goes along with it has had unprecedented negative impact on much of 2020 so far — and seems likely to continue doing so — there are a few positive things to come from the mess and distress. One of those is renewed interest in family game night and board games in general.

That said, as stay-home orders and advice will likely (for good reason) continue for some time to come, the stack of games our grandkids turn to for entertainment are in dire need of refreshing. Goliath Games and Pressman Toy come to the rescue with five new options, all sent to me free for review and to share my thoughts with you.

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