I have been a fan of Hot Wheels since I was a little girl. I wasn’t too much of a tom boy but I did love to play with cars! Toy cars were fun but video games that simulate driving a car FAST has always been fun too! I will never be too old to play some race games!

All of my kids have their own Nintendo DS and 3DS game systems as my whole family loves to play games! Let’s just say I was a little excited to get a copy of the Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver for the Nintendo 3DS game system to check out.

In Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver, players join the ranks of Team Hot Wheels™ and compete in dozens of unique, fast-paced, replayable challenges highlighting the driving styles of the different teams. Featuring 24 outrageous and iconic Hot Wheels vehicles and set in four under-the-radar test facilities around the world, the game pushes players to their limits to see if they have what it takes to become Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver.

Since I enjoy playing video games that involve racing and driving, I think this game is fun. I think it would be more fun if I was able to play it on a large screen. My son who is only 5 wanted to give the game a try. He said he liked it but it was kind of hard.

Take a peek at the Hot Wheels Best Driver video here:

Here are some features of the game:

• Some thrilling vehicle experiences that include extreme motocross, freestyle stunts, drifting and more
• 24 cool and customizable vehicles.
• High-definition visuals where vehicles are brought to life on HD platforms.
• Go behind the curtain and unlock the secrets of the Hot Wheels Test Facility, an ever-changing hub world where players can practice their skills before showtime on the circuit.

Want to play the game? You can buy Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver on Amazon!

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For those of you that have Bratz fans on your shopping list, there is a line of these dolls called the Bratz Action Heroez that come cute with colorful action hero outfit and capes that are a ton of fun!

Each of the Bratz Action Heroez dolls not only come with their own cute and stylish costumes, they also have their own special power and world too! For those with an iPhone/iPad/iPod, you can download the Bratz Action Heroez iTunes app for FREE to have even more fun with the Bratz! This isn’t a requirement for the doll but definitely a bonus.

We received the Bratz Action Heroez  Shira to review and her special power is flight.  Shira also comes with an mini action Hero figurine that unlocks 2 exciting games!

My kids happen to LOVE games. I think my daughter Hannah might have enjoyed the iTunes app/game a little more than the doll but right now her and her brother LOVE games. They enjoy the games where you have something in real life that you can turn into reality online or through a gaming device. I just wish they would have had this type of technology when I was a kid!

For more Bratz FUN like Bratz games, videos and downloads, visit: https://www.bratz.com.

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Just because I am a mom and I am married doesn’t mean that I can’t have a little fun with the hubby. There might not be a whole lot of time when the kids are not around but as a couple, we make time to keep the marriage afloat.
This past month I have been going to school full time. In between homework, work and spending time with the family, there isn’t a whole lot of extra time. While I would LOVE to take hour long showers or long hot bubble baths, there really usually isn’t time for it. I might get a quick 10 minute shower in the morning or in the evenings but hardly ever longer than that. We have a family of six and this house only has 1 bathroom.

So on the little occasions where the hubby and I get a private moment to ourselves, there might not be that extra 10 minutes for me to take a shower. When it comes time to have fun with the hubby, I prefer to feel fresh and of course sexy.  Good hygiene is something I am always worried about. For those worried about keeping fresh before those intimate moments, there are the Fresh & Sexy Wipes from Playtex.

These aren’t the baby wipes that you might have around your house, these are the wipes for the moms and dads who want to something to grab when they need a quick freshening up. These wipes might be great to use after a long day of work, an exercise workout, sports activities, etc.

The Fresh & Sexy Wipes are conveniently available in different sizes. You can carry them in your purse, gym bag or maybe hide a few in the car….

I bought a carton of the Fresh & Sexy 20 count wipes at Walmart but they are also available in Travel Size and a Tub that is 40 count. Check out my Google + album from my shopping there here.  These Fresh & Sexy wipes would also be great to take on vacation too!

To keep on up the news from Playtex, be sure to visit: https://www.facebook.com/freshandsexy

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When it comes to fun and games, you can always count on Hasbro to come up with new games to keep the family entertained as well as the classics! Hasbro has a game out called Chasin’ Cheeky (Elefun’s newest friend) that is a ton of fun for the little ones, especially if they like purple monkeys. I actually found out about the Chasin’ Cheeky Monkey at party with Hasbro in Chicago during BlogHer13 in July and I knew that my youngest would want to play with this new monkey.

Chasin’ Cheeky is a silly ring toss game where the players run around the room trying to put their colored ring on the monkey’s tall tail geared for children ages 3+. My son that is 5 thinks the monkey is entertaining. He couldn’t wait to play with it as soon as he found out that I had it.

Here is how the game works:

1. Race to be the first to get your rings on Chasin’ Cheeky’s tail and do the Chasin’ Cheeky dance together
2. Run, toss, and dance with Chasin’ Cheeky
3. Take the banana from Chasin’ Cheeky’s mouth to see the Chasin’ Cheeky dance
4. Place the banana back in Chasin’ Cheeky’s mouth and scatter your rings to play again

To see Chasin’ Cheeky in action, check out this fun video review from TimeToPlayMag.com on YouTube:

 
This definitely is fun for any little one that loves purple monkeys! This might make or a perfect gift for the upcoming holidays.

To find more fun games like this one, visit: www.hasbro.com.

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There are days when you just have to have a cup of coffee. Or maybe two or three. For those of you that prefer to go out and get a cup of hot coffee instead of brewing one at home but hate the price tag that comes along with those fancy coffees, I have the perfect solution. This solution won’t break your pocket either. 🙂

This weekend I discovered the Rubi Kiosks when I went to grab some groceries at Walmart. These are red kiosks like the ones we now use to rent movies with, but these red kiosk pour delicious hot and FRESH coffee that is convenient. Not just any coffee either, my new friend Rubi has Seattle’s Best Coffee.

When I first seen the coffee kiosk I was a little skeptical. When it comes to coffee, I tend to be a little picky. Once got closer to the machines I started to get excited. There is a variety of flavors of coffee to choose from. They also have hot chocolate which is a huge bonus. When it gets a little colder I will be definitely grabbing a hot cup of coffee to keep me warm while I am shopping.

This weekend I tried the Cafe Vanilla flavor on National Coffee Day. I then went back last night and grabbed a cup of the Cafe Mocha. I think that both of these flavors where yummy! I didn’t have to personalize the coffee either, it was delicious without having to add anything. The beans are grounded right when you make your order. For those of you that like extra flavor you have the option to customize your cup with some milk and sweetener options too!

I took a video of my little experience with the #Rubi2Go kiosk last night that I thought I would share to show you just how easy it is to make some yummy fresh ground coffee:

 
I had found this particular Rubi kiosk inside my local Walmart but they happen have these handy coffee kiosks all over the place! To find a Rubi near you, visit: www.HelloRubi.com.
 

Text BEAN2CUP to 727272 for a FREE Rubi Coffee Code