Monthly Archives: September 2009

Just one ice cube please!

Frigidaire, Home & Garden, ,

Don’t you hate it when you put your glass under an ice dispenser, push the dispenser button and next thing you know, there are 20 ice cubes in your glass and on the floor? That’s what happens when I use my mom’s ice dispenser. Like anything, I got used to it over time.

Frigidaire appliances - Gallery Refrigerator
Now that I have a beautiful Frigidaire Gallery Refrigerator with an ice dispenser at my house I can actually limit the number of ice cubes that come out! If I want one ice cube, I tap my glass against the dispenser and one ice cube comes out! It’s awesome. I know this sounds trivial but I hate it when ice cubes come pouring out of the dispenser and fill up the glass so fast that they can’t all fit and then they end up on the floor.

Frigidaire Gallery Refrigerator appliance

Here is a quick video demonstration of the ‘one ice cube phenomenon’. I sound very Zen like.. like I’m instructing a yoga class or something so don’t fall asleep. The video is about 16 seconds long. Enjoy.

Hilarious huh?

This post is part of my series of Frigidaire appliances review posts. You can read all of my Frigidaire appliance review posts here.

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• Frigidaire More Me-Time Guarantee
• The Frigidaire DAILYDARE
• Tell Frigidaire what 5 things you would do with an extra hour and you’re automatically entered for a chance to win a suite of NEW Frigidaire appliances!
• Frigidaire on Facebook

No Training Wheels Required – Wooden Balance Bike for Kids

Age 3-5, Guest post: TheFind.com, Toys, Wooden Toys, , ,

wooden-training-bikes

Walk along balance bikes seem to be popping up on playgrounds and parks across the country. I was first drawn to the Skuut bike because of its to the clean, modern design. My husband, an avid cyclist, has had his eye set on one of these for our daughter even before she could walk. The benefit of these bikes is that they help to boost a child’s self confidence as they learn to balance and ride a real bike on their own.

There are several models on the market and including the original design made in Germany, the “Like a Bike” (shown above, top) that has inspired similar wooden bikes. The Like a Bike features pneumatic wheels that are not supposed to scuff floors for indoor riding and are priced at around $300. It also features birch frame construction and a boatload of really cool accessories including saddlebags and a wooden wagon trailer.

The Wooden Balance Bike by Smart Gear (second from the top) priced at about $100 is the most eco-friendly of bunch. The company uses rubberwood harvested from a replenishible source, formaldehyde free glue, non-toxic paints and lacquer and the carton is made from recycled paper with water-based ink. The tires are inflatable and are PAC-free. This model also features a clean, modern design and sports a cut out handle for easy lifting.

The Skuut Wooden Balance Bike also features pneumatic tires and assembly is estimated at 10 minutes to simply attach the handlebars. Another beautifully designed bike this one comes in one style/color only. It is priced at approx $90.

I am leaning towards the Smart Gear model as it comes in a red model styled for girls and I try to buy eco-friendly toys made from renewable or recycled resources as a general rule. This one is also priced moderately. The holidays are coming up soon, so it’s best to stock up on your gifts now before they are sold out. Last year I was disappointed when the Green Toys recycled plastic tea set was sold out. This year, I vow to do my holiday toy shopping early.

Save with coupon codes for eToys from TheFind.com’s Coupon site.

Sept. 24 Must-Have: Duncan Pulse YoYo

Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Ages 10-13, Must Haves, New posts, Toys,
Duncan YoYo - pulse

My 10 year old loves yo-yo’s. I do to. The yo-yo is a classic toy that I had when I was a kid and it actually require some skill, unlike some toys and games kids have these days. I sound so old.. but I’m not, really!
Not only the best light-up yo-yo on the market, but the Pulse™ is a high-quality, perfectly balanced, ball-bearing yo-yo that is actually unique, and affordable. New lighting technology offers increased color changing lights and patterns with each second of increased spin time. It turns a standard 2-handed performance into a fantastic show of light and color!

You can learn more about Duncan, The Original Worlds #1, and see their complete line of yo-yos here.

How much is it? About $10
Where can I buy it? Here

Sept. 23 Must-Have: Cupcake Birthday Hat

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Announcements & Stationary, Must Haves, New posts, , , ,
Cupcake Birthday Hat

A child of any age will love this adorable handmade Cupcake Birthday Hat! What a great way to remember your child’s birthday for many years to come.
It measures approx 7 inches to top of candle. Elastic goes under chin and behind ears. Shipped a little large so it can be tied to fit tighter if needed.
Gift packaged and shipped in a recycled box.
Personalized Cupcake Birthday Hats available too!
How much is it? $17-$19
Where can I buy it? Sew Cute Sweets

Sept. 22 Must-Have: Elephant Umbrella

Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Must Haves, New posts, ,

Today’s Must-Have was inspired by the historic proportions of rain and flooding we’ve had here in Atlanta in the last couple of days. Schools are closed today, our front yard had a river running through it, and there are a lot of people in very sad situations right now, but we are very lucky to be safe in our home with no terrible damage (downstairs playroom water damage) or injuries.

Elephant Umbrella

You have never seen a more adorable umbrella. This wonderfully painted wooden elephant will help protect your little one from the rain, but don’t be surprised, with a fun boing boing “springy” head and a bright pink lacquered finish, your child may just wish for a downpour!

How much is it? $28
Where can I buy it? Little Wonderland

Here is a short slideshow of our minor flooding: