Review: Halloween Printables from Python Printable Games

Isaiah and I were supposed to have a playdate with some friends last weekend (we'll call them A and L). I thought it would be cool to have a few games to play, crafts to make, etc. Enter Python Printable Games and their Printable Halloween games.

Well, L got sick and so the playdate was cancelled. Fear not! Isaiah can still have a blast playing and going crafts, right? So here are the goods:

Python Printable Games sent me a pack of 40 printable Halloween games to review. Mind you, some of the games are good for kids, some for teens, some for just adults, and some are for all ages, so we won't be reviewing all of the games now because we only had small kids. Maybe I'll have a Halloween theme night with more adults and teens (hint, hint: B, plan a party.)

The kid's part had stuff to color, matching games, Pin the head on the Monster, an awesome scavenger hunt that Isaiah had a TON of fun with, even though it was just Mommy and him doing it, and a lot more.

The only problem I had was with the matching game. I loved most of the pictures on the cards, but this one I had to take out because I feel that it's a little too sexy for my 3 year old. If this wasn't on there, I would have no problem with the game, it was just a bit too much with the short skirt, boobs flung out (and ribs showing?) and the thigh-highs with garters.

Here are a couple of pictures of what we used:

Matching game

Pin the head on the Monster

Pin the head on the Monster, with the heads.

The scavenger hunt did take us about a half hour to do, which was great. You hide hints around the house in designated spots and they lead to a treat hidden at the end.

All in all, sexy witch aside, the package is great. It's definitely something I can see myself buying in the future for another themed event.

You can buy this package for yourself (which includes a total of 40 games for adults, kids, and in-between) for $19.95 Here at their website.

However: Python Printables is running a fall "Special Mystery" coupon code. Enter code "MYSTY" for a percentage off your order. The percentage changes every day.

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DISCLAIMER:

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.

Hen House Creations: Sandwich Bag Review

I recently had the opportunity to review the sandwich bag from Hen House Creations on Facebook .

First Impressions:

It's really thin! It arrived in a regular mailing envelope and the only reason I knew it was the sandwich bag was from the return address. First, I pulled it out and unfolded it. It has a blue flower pattern on the outside, and a plastic lining on the inside, so it's easily wipe-able after using it. It looks pretty cool, don't you think?

Straight out of the envelope (unfolded)

Opened up (notice the Velcro)

 I couldn't get over how good the stitching was! Just learning how to sew, my stitching is never straight. Oh, and look at the pattern! The flowery blue fabric is too cute.

Just had to show the stitching. Can't wait till I fully learn how to sew.

 So the next thing I had to do, after admiring the bag, was put it to use. So the next day, when Little I had to go to daycare, I made his peanut butter sandwich and put it in.

Little I's peanut butter sandwich for daycare.

Well, it held up! Little I had his peanut butter sandwiches, I had my cinnamon-raisin bagel, and it really did its job. It did get a bit of peanut butter on the inside, but just like I thought, I just turned it inside out and it wiped right off!

The only criticisms I have is with the touch tape: the loop side (soft part) did get a bit fuzzy, but that's normal when you have a toddler who wants to pull at it all the time. Also, maybe having the touch tape all along the closure would be better? Nothing fell out, but I'm thinking that if I did use it for smaller snacks, the little bits and pieces might make their way into the bottom of the backpack/lunch sack, or be lost in the abyss of my purse.

All in all, it's a great product, and after using it for a few days, I can officially say I want more.

Want one of your own? Email Silvia at silviabuck@yahoo.com to request one!

**Update: 8/25/2012 I've had this sandwich bag for over a year and a half now, and I use it at least once a week when we go out to the park or somewhere that we'll need a snack/sandwich. It is still one of my favorite products because it is really what it promises: reusable, durable, and cute!

Lastly:
I received no financial compensation for this review. However, I did receive the sample free of charge. All opinions and thoughts shared are my own.