Organizing Kids With #ThirtyOneGifts: Organizing Animals and Their Things

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I recently completely redid the kids' room. I took all of their "stuff" out and started from the bottom up. After I replaced their huge play mat and got the beds situated, I started on some hardcore organizing. Because the kids have animals, school, and a ton of toys in their room, organizing is essential to my sanity.

I started with the animals. The kids have a cat and 2 bearded dragons in their room. Diva (their cat) has a cage that she sleeps in. It also has her food and litter box in it. Allie and Carnage (their Bearded Dragons) are in a huge aquarium. While everything for the cat does not stay in there (because we also have outside cats), some essentials do. Everything for the Bearded Dragons stays in their room. This has to be organized.

To start with, I was going to put it all in a mini catch-all bin, but that did not work. They work for the cat's stuff, but it is not enough for the bearded dragons' stuff.

The Bearded Dragons have several different foods we switch up, water treatment, calcium powder for live crickets, and even some dehydrated bugs for a special treat. I also have to keep a poop scoop, bags for the poop, sanitizing wipes, and Lysol because they can carry disease. The Double Duty Caddy works perfectly for this.

This Double Duty Caddy, the Mini Carry-All, and another Double Duty Caddy sit on top of the aquarium for easy access to the items we need, as well as it is out of the reach of little hands. 

The second Double Duty Caddy up there is for the things the kids have to have. There are a few bed pads, hand sanitizer, a liquid lysol mix for their backpacks, fabric refresher, essential oils, and night time diapers. I really like everything handy and organized. 

With Thirty-One, I have also organized, toys, sensory items, books, games, dress up, out of season items, and more. Stay tuned for more this week!

Organized Bible Study with #ThirtyOneGifts

Disclaimer: I received products to organize with. All opinions are my own.

You should have seen me a few months ago when I would get into my nightly Bible study. It was a mess. I was dropping supplies everywhere and almost always forgot something and only realized it when I would get settled and ready to dive in. All that has changed now, thanks to Thirty One Gifts.

This is now my Bible study set. It contains everything I need. I have used the Swap-It Pocket in pink crosshatch and the Shine On Jewelry Case in Medallion Medley. The embroidery on them is truly amazing and reminds me of God's love every time I see them. 

I love that everything fits and is organized at the same time. Now, I can just grab my Swap-It Pocket, coffee, and go! Inside, I have my Bible, multi-colored pen, devotional, extra bookmarks, highlighters, crayons, sticky notes, tabs, stickers, a notepad, and more. Everything I need for "casual" Bible study at my fingertips. If I'm doing more in depth study, I just have to grab my extra books, research notebook, and I'm good to go! 

2018 Top Electronic Learning Toys

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I love Vtech and LeapFrog. My kids get something from them every Christmas and birthday. We also tend to buy them throughout the year because the kids learn from them and sometimes pick up things to help with the school year. This year, I even bought some LeapFrog products. If you walked into my kids' room, you would be shocked at the Vtech and LeapFrog!

LeapFrog Mr. Pencil's Scribble & Write

Learn to write and draw with Mr. Pencil!

Learn to write letters, numbers and more with Mr. Pencil’s Scribble & Write™! With the help of the friendly Mr. Pencil, explore six activities that introduce writing, drawing and spelling.

Miss Sapper loves the Mr. Pencil's Scribble & Write. She will sit forever and write her letters and numbers. She is left-handed, but it works for her. Actually, what I really like about this writing toy is that it forces her to write the letters correctly and not backwards, like she tends to do. 

It has a touch screen, stylus, buttons, speaker, and teaches kids to write letters, write numbers, and draw shapes. There are also games built in. This has been one of my favorite toys so far and I love watching her learn to write her letters. It teaches so much more and she never gets bored: Word, Sounds & Rhyme, Number Writing, Numbers, Counting, Writing, Shapes, Spelling, and The Alphabet.

Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Press & Race™ Monster Truck Rally

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! It's time for the monster truck rally show with the Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Press & Race™ Monster Truck Rally™ by VTech®. Race and jump with Mark, the Press & Race™ monster truck, around the rally tracks and off the launch pads while listening to him play fun phrases, sounds and melodies. Then, have a jump competition by launching off the stunt ramp to encourage creative play and discover cause and effect. The spinning flames and more than 30 songs, melodies, sounds and phrases will engage your little speed racer in some monster playtime. Welcome to the monster truck rally, let the show begin!

I love the Vtech Go! Go! Smart Wheels line. We've had the dollhouse, the zoo, and more. This was such a fun addition to our sets. Because the kids are starting to outgrow some of these, we took them all to their 2-year-old cousin's house and played with him. We set up the Monster Truck Rally first and that kid was in heaven. Each time it would talk to him, he would get excited and jump around. That kid and his mom are now hooked on Go! Go! Smart Wheels. 

This is the perfect toy for any little boy or girl who likes cars, trucks, racing, and mud. How much fun is that?!

Its A Doll's Christmas Eve with Sophia's Doll Clothes and Accessories

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Isn't this the most beautiful packaging ever? I just love that signature pink stripe and they always arrange their items in the package the most beautiful way possible. The Warm Your Heart Set has definitely been a winner.

I just thought this would be the most beautiful thing for a Christmas Eve, just because, or even an elf could surprise the kiddos with this. Once we opened it (yes, Christopher Popinkins brought it), I divided it up between the kids. Tbomb got the red/ dark and Snapper got the pink and white. It worked out perfectly and they are so excited to have their Christmas Eve hot cocoa with their dolls this year!

Somehow between opening the package, letting them play with it, and being ready to take pictures, the kids managed to lose some of the pieces. Part of being a kid! I'm sure they are mixed in with some of the other doll stuff they have.

Aren't these pieces just perfect? Allie has her jammies on and is waiting to get set up for Christmas eve with Snapper, Tbomb, and Peter. 

I also want to stress the quality of these items. They can withstand play, which is something that many of the doll accessory companies cannot provide. My kids have played and played with Sophia's items and have yet to break any of them, which is really saying something, especially with the shape that Allie is in!

Sophia's Doll Clothes & Accessories: Beautiful Christmas Gifts To Encourage Creative Play

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Can't you imagine packing that 4x4 beach cruiser up with camping gear and going off on an adventure? The Coleman gift sets from Sophia's make beautiful gifts and encourage kids to play and use their imaginations. 

Sophia's offers a variety of Coleman camping accessories, including a sleeping bag, tent, lantern, camp stove, and cooler. 

This camp stove set from Sophia's and Coleman is perfect to take along on a camping trip to entertain the kiddos or for them to play camping or even survival at home. Wouldn't it be fun to set up a campground for the dolls?

It comes with the cook stove. It really is a miniature Coleman stove, just like the one we have for camping! It even lights up to make it look like it is really cooking. This is an awesome toy set that I know my kids will play with for hours. Tbomb and Peter will love it. Also included are a grilled cheese, hamburger, eggs, bacon, spatula, and iron frying pan (not really iron, just looks). The stove comes is available green or purple.

Check out this beautiful sleeping bag and lantern set from Coleman and Sophia's. It looks just like a mini one that we would use. I love the mini stuff- it is just adorable! Your little girl can sleep good camping knowing that her doll is just as warm and snuggly as she is in her sleeping bag. Instant bed and covers. What a winner. The lantern is beautiful and even works. Plus, it is pink! It is a must-have addition to your doll's accessories!

Number One Christmas Gift: Sophia's 4X4 Beach Cruiser

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This is the 4x4 Beach Cruiser from Sophia's Doll Clothes. Isn't it beautiful? I am in love with it and want one my size! Maybe I can arrange that one day! I love the little details on this jeep. The wheels and headlights have adorable lights. The windshield wipers even move. How amazing is that? This is plenty big enough for 2 dolls in the front and another in the back. Pets can even tag along with this one. What is a trip to the beach or camping without your favorite 4-legged friend?!

The wheels are hard plastic, making them perfect for driving around in the yard. The mud doesn't get stuck in them like it would with rubber wheels and huge traction. It is also very easy to put the dolls in the car.

This is how the cruiser arrives in the box. Seriously, no big deal. I didn't even have the hubby put it together. There are two screws to connect the roll-bars to the windshield and then it just pops in to place. Easiest toy I have ever assembled (and I have assembled lots of toys and car-seats!)

Aren't Allie, Peter, and Scout adorable taking a trip to the beach? I am in love with this cruiser, probably more than the kids.

Allie is showing some school spirit with this gorgeous owl shirt and khaki shorts from Sophia's. I love all of their owl stuff. We are Owl Creek Academy, so the owls are so perfect. Plus, Snapper just loves owls in general. This lunch box is just too much! It is absolutely adorable and Snapper knew just what she would do with it. She has been putting a lunch in Allie's backpack when they play outside or when we go to the park. Now, she can put it in her owl lunch box. It matches perfectly with the travel set as well. I know there are going to be a ton of adventures with Sophia's.

Imagine a surfboard, tent, and so much more in the back of this cruiser so the dolls can have a ton of adventure. I know Snapper will be insisting it go camping with us as well!