Sunday 29 November 2015

Plasma Car Review and Giveaway: Why we LOVE this toy!

When PlaSmart asked if I would review their award winning original PlasmaCar I jumped at the chance! This is one of the coolest toys ever and it's powered by an inexhaustible energy source- KID POWER! There are no pedals, gears or batteries. The original PlasmaCar is a ride on toy that uses inertia and friction to power its motion. The PlasmaCar is propelled by turning the wheel back and forth. You can go as fast as 6 mph.

Red PlasmaCar, toy, ride on

The PlasmaCar came unassembled but was super easy to put together.  It took my husband about 15 minutes to install the wheels and steering wheel. The directions in the box were well written and very simple to understand. And even the most uncoordinated of people (me!) can put it together very easily! The only tools required were a rubber mallet and a screwdriver.

Plasmacar, ride on toy, review, Plasmart

I love that the PlasmaCar features a wider seat so older kids can enjoy it and that my kids can enjoy it together! It can hold up to 220 pounds so Moms and Dads can join in and share in the fun too! I admit I took a turn on the PlasmaCar and we all had a good laugh. The seat is designed to place riders in a comfortable position while minimizing tipping. My kids had a great time riding it together!

Plasmacar, ride on toy, review, Plasmart

We did find that whether you use the PlasmaCar indoors or outdoors it works best on a  very flat surface. And it may leave marks on some hardwood floors so be cautious. We have laminate flooring and it did not leave any marks in my house and my 2 year old and 4 year old have travelled miles on it!

Plasmacar, ride on toy, review, Plasmart


Plasmacar, ride on toy, review, Plasmart

As you can see from the smiles on my children's faces they loved this toy! They have been using it in all their make believe games and would love another so they can have races! The PlasmaCar comes in 6 different colours and it is suitable for boys and girls age 3 and up. They are available at major retailers like Chapters and Toys R Us.  Don't forget to check out PlaSmart and all their awarding toys here and on Facebook, Twitter. And enter to win your very own here:

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Plasmacar, ride on toy, review, Plasmart

I was given this product to review however all opinions expressed are my own. 

Monday 23 November 2015

The Day I Finally Grew Up

Do you remember that moment when you realized you were finally a grown up? I spent most of my adult life waiting for that moment, waiting to feel different. I got engaged, married, bought a house but even though I had more responsibly I still felt the same. Even when I found out I was pregnant I didn't feel it.  I was ecstatic but I was more worried about what colour to paint the nursery or what to name him than what being repsonsible for another life meant. And then there was this moment shortly after my son was born that simply took my breath away.


 It wasn't the minute they placed him in my arms or the first time I held him to nurse. But as I placed him into his car seat and prepared to take him home from the hospital it suddenly hit me- I am solely responsible for this sweet little boy. My life suddenly became more important than it ever had before. I was finally a grown up and what I did mattered to more than just me. Throughout my pregnancy I thought I had prepared myself for the baby that my husband and I were welcoming into our lives. We bought a crib, diapers, clothes and arm loads of baby gear. I read baby books and talked to friends but nothing prepared me for that moment in front of the hospital. I strapped his little body into his seat feeling love and exhaustion wash over me and suddenly felt like I had been punched. What if something happens to me? What if something happens to my husband? What if something happens to both of us? Who would pay our mortgage or pay for my son's education? That was when I knew- we needed more life insurance. This amazing little boy who relied on me for everything needed to be protected and I needed to know that in the event a tragedy occurred that my son would be financially cared for.
 
Manulife, #becovered, life insurance, baby in car seat

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Manulife, #becovered, life insurance, happy family

Have you had a moment in your life when everything changed and you realized you  were resposible for someone else? What was it? Please join us Wednesday November 25 at 9 pm EST for a #BeCovered Twitter chat about what's important in life and to make sure you and your family are covered financially.

Manulife, #becovered, life insurance, twitter chat


This post is sponsored by 360ACCESS on behalf of Manulife. The opinions are my own.