BOGO at Melissa & Doug!

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Hey friends!

Are you as big a fan of Melissa & Doug toys as I am? We've loved everything we have from them, from sticker pads to puzzles. I love knowing that I can count on their quality. However, the toys that always get me are their classic toys. And guess what? Now through 9/16, they're Buy One Get One half off! Woohoo!!

I mean, who doesn't love a good set of Classic Blocks?

Abbey loves her Nina Ballerina Magnetic Dress Up Doll.

The learning toys make this new homeschooling mama's heart go pitter patter, and I think this Chore Chart will be making an appearance in our house soon!

And, of course, we can't forget Little Man on his way. There is something so good about classic baby toys! This Pound And Roll Tower looks adorable!

Now, go score some great deals!

Buy One Get One Half Price On All Classic Toys Now At MelissaAndDoug.com! Click Here! Use Code: CLASSICBOGO At Checkout!

Be blessed!
Heather

Shop Update!

Hey there friends!

Did you all know that I have an Etsy shop? I don't talk about it much here, but I wanted to update you on some exciting new things!

A little history: After the crazy success of THIS post, I decided to take the plunge and open up a shop. A little over a year ago, I became The Flannel Lamb.

Since then I've seen slow, but steady sales. I love having the opportunity to help families potty train, especially with an eco-friendly option.

So, now that you're up to speed, here is the new update!

I have added a couple new sections to the shop! Up until now I have simply listed all the available combinations I make in the shop, and made them to order.

Now I have a Ready To Ship section, which has pre-made sets that can ship next day.

I've also added Value Bundles to the shop. These allow you to order more than one set, plus save money on product and shipping! Great deals are to be had! I definitely recommend having more than one set if you are actively potty training, so these Value Bundles are wonderful.

If you have already purchased a set of trainers, I can't tell you how grateful I am! You help this Mama stay home! I would love to hear any feedback you have!

Interested in ordering? I've added a little shop widget to my sidebar right here on the blog which will take you right to my shop!

Are there any other products you would like to see in the shop? Wet bags? Potty training charts? Let me hear those ideas!

Be blessed!

Heather

Easy Water Play

Hey there friends,

I don't know about you, but around here it is that great part of the year when we still have some great weather a head of us, but I am out. of. ideas! Don't get me wrong, I love themed play ideas and activities, but at this point I just need something easy to get Abbey out into the backyard and kept busy.

It doesn't get any easier than water play. Grab a few large plastic containers or bowls (the bigger the better, otherwise you're refilling every 2 minutes!), a cup or two, some bath toys, whatever. Fill 'em up, put 'em outside, and let the littles go at it.

 Abbey stays busy with this little set up, and it takes no planning whatsoever. She finds things that sink and things that float, she scoops and pours, and her favorite thing is "painting" the deck. I threw an $.88 paint brush in with her toys and it was the best addition ever!

Keep on playing, little girl!

What are you doing to enjoy the nice weather you have left? We've still got trips to the zoo and all sorts of good things planned!

What are your go to easy play ideas?

Be blessed!

Heather

Fun New Goodies from LeapFrog!

Hi friends!

Have I told you lately how much I love partnering with LeapFrog? They are beyond generous, and have showered us in goodies once again! I have all sorts of fun things to share with you today!

The first thing we got to try out was the new Monster's University book and game for the Leapster Explorer.

These are so much fun! I mean, come on...the book comes with its own 3-D glasses! It works on logic and reasoning, all while developing word recognition skills, vocabulary and reading comprehension. The game focuses on problem solving, and has all sorts of great mini games. Abbey loves the Create Your Own Monster game! Who doesn't want to train with Mike and Sully? My one complaint? Since you are training to collect screams, the happen in the game...a lot. Not so fun while driving, let me tell you! Other than that, it's golden!

I am WAY excited about our next batch of goodies. We were lucky enough to be able to experience the brand new Leap Reader  reading and writing system. 

The Leap Reader is like an upgrade to the Tag Reader. Not only does it have all the reading capabilities of the Tag, but it also has writing and audio capabilities! That's right...it works like a pen and an audio book/music player too! We're in love!

The great thing about the Leap Reader is that it is backwards compatible, meaning that all of our Tag books still work with it. Yay! However, it is the writing component that I especially love. Our goodie box came with the Mr Pencil writing book and practice paper. The book is full of chances to learn and practice letter writing, as well as hear a fun story and make silly noises. 

The practice paper is super cool! Abbey already knows how to write most of her letters, but this lets her practice with her new favorite pen! The paper responds to pressure, and leaves what looks like pencil marks behind. This would be great for reluctant writers!

I don't think it could get any more official...WE LOVE LEAPFROG!!

I was compensated for this post by way of receiving free product. All opinions are 100% my own

Be blessed!

Heather