This is a partnered post with Crystal Entertainment.

When it comes to my children, games and my iPad I only allow my youngest to use the iPad to play games if they are playing something educational and most important, approved by me.  Last week I downloaded the Alphie The Squid game and my son won’t stop asking to play it.

When you start the game you are Alphie, a cute baby squid in the ocean on an adventure to become one of the giant squids. Your job is to help Archie find different fish to eat that makes him grow but also help him avoid all the dangers he will encounter in the mysterious ocean.

Here is what Alphie looks like as a little squid.

As Alphie starts eating the fish and other safe sea creatures he starts to grow into a bigger squid. The more fish Alphie eats, the bigger he grows!

As you navigate Alphie with the touch of your finger on the screen you have to be sure to avoid the sea predators and make sure to eat enough fish to pass through the growth gates. You will earn points in each level by eating fish, finding gold treasure chest and uncovering treasure fish. The more fish you eat, the more points you earn.

Not only does my six year old son like Alphie The Squid, I think it is fun, entertaining and educational. During the game you can select the Gallery option to learn about the different creatures in the ocean.

I love all the colorful and fun graphics in this game and also the music. The games features music from award winning and Emmy nominated composer David Ari Leon. I personally prefer to wear headphones when playing because it makes me feel like I am underwater and makes Alphie The Squid a more enjoyable experience.

Alphie The Squid is available on the App Store, Google Play and Amazon. The first four levels are FREE to play but to move to the other levels you must download the app for $2.99.  Last year when Alphie The Squid launched it was featured as New and Noteworthy in 36 countries and now with the latest content update to the game, the game has just been featured on the App Store as “Best New Game Update” in 110 countries. I think it is well worth the $2.99 to purchase.

To make it even better, Crystal Entertainment (the makers of Alphie The Squid) have teamed up with the Monterey Bay Aquarium. For every download of this game, $1 of proceeds go to the aquariums Children Education Fund.

To find out more about Alphie The Squid visit: www.AlphieTheSquid.com

This is a partnered post for Snuggle. Product or compensation has been received for this review and all thoughts are my own.

Now that the kids are back in school the laundry piles are only getting bigger. Not only are they getting bigger they are also getting smellier.

When you got active kids and also kids in sports there are days when you just want to avoid that stinky basket full of dirty laundry. Luckily there are products to help you laundry to smell good when it comes out the washer and dryer because sometimes just laundry detergent doesn’t do it.

We received some of the Snuggle Scent Boosters to try. I have to say that after using the Snuggle Scent Boosters once I knew I wanted to add one of the little scent pouches to every one of my loads of laundry. I LOVE the way that my laundry smells out of the dryer when I use this product.

They little packets are super easy to use. Just pop on in your washing machine with your laundry and let it do its work!

The Snuggle Scent Boosters are currently available in two different scents including Lavender Joy and Blue Iris Bliss. While I do enjoy the smell of lavender I really LOVE the scent of the Blue Iris Bliss. The Snuggle Scent Boosters are definitely a new staple in our laundry supplies.

For more information on the Snuggle products visit: www.snuggle.com.