When I first received the opportunity to talk about Bigjigs Toys, I immediately thought of my 2 year old nephew who would LOVE the train sets. He doesn't live in my area so I had my daughter assemble the set for this review and I will pack it up and give it to little J this summer.

I actually enjoyed watching my 13 year old take out all the pieces and with the precision and passion of a puzzle maker, she got out the tool kit and got to work. A few of the parts needs screwing together but fortunately they don't have to be unscrewed to fit back in the handy box.

What I thought was cool were the little emergency vehicles and cars designed with the same size wheels to work on the same tracks. Overall, it is a very cool set and I know my nephew will love it.

Bigjigs Toys has now opened an online store so now you don't have to be a specialty store to get their cool toys. You can shop online!

Bigjigs Rail comes nice and tidy in a handy box!

The Freight set is coming together!

All ready to play!

{Disclosure: I received a Bigjigs Train set for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.}

Our fun box of Floam and Gak arrived last week at the perfect time: Spring Break! Nickelodeon reformulated their classic concoctions and kids are going to more pleased than ever!

We received three containers of Gak in red, green and blue and three of Floam in red, blue and yellow.

The Gak came in their own star shaped containers that you would think might make it hard to get the stuff out of but my daughter and her friend were able to remove it all fairly easily.The instructions called for kneading the Gak on a plastic surface which also came in the box. As the girls played with it, it became more pliable and less "wet." It also shrunk.The Gak was great for stretching, blowing bubbles, bouncing in smaller balls and making silly noises with when putting it back into the container.

My youngest found that she pulled it out a couple of times over the course of the week, making bigger and bigger bubbles by sticking a cut straw into one section of the goop.And, then my other daughter returned from her European adventure to Paris, a gracious gift by my sister, and out came the Floam! My youngest went the simple route and made a beautiful basic flower.

With much art to inspire her, my oldest set to work replicating Monet's pond, a place she visited on her trip. She combined colors to get the effect she wanted. With some Floam still left over, she also made Van Gogh's Starry Night! I was pleasantly surprised with their Floam and Gak experience!

{Disclosure: I received three sets of each for review: Nickelodeon Floam and Nickelodeon Gak. All thoughts and opinions are my own.}

Fish Foam Premium Foaming Glass Cleaner

When I agreed to review the cleaning product Fish Foam by Fish Window Cleaning, I had no idea they were also a full-service company who actually comes out to clean all your windows, screens, gutters, chandeliers, ceiling fans, skylights, awnings and mirrors.

Since I've started working, weekends are already full with completing the basics (like maybe feeding my family a home cooked meal)  . . . much less deep cleaning like my windows and screens. So, I was in awe of the THOUGHT of having a service come handle the hard-to-reach spots my husband and I keep ignoring (like maybe the dirt will just rub off or blow away or something.}

When Fish Window Cleaning offered a full window cleaning for my home to try to service and their foaming cleanser, I was more than excited! In fact, I added a hallway chandelier cleaning to the day which I paid for myself.

The Fish Window Cleaning Truck arrives at my house!

The service started with the owner of the local franchise, Barbara Young, coming out to see the house and determine what needed to be done. She was very helpful and friendly and left me with instructions. I had two main jobs: ONE, make the windows accessible by moving any knicknacks or furniture and raising the blinds; and TWO, buy new lightbulbs for the high-in-the-sky hallway chandelier. Well . .  I got the first one right. I had to run out to buy lightbulbs after the guys started cleaning and had no fresh replacements. Oops!

This is our garage/ wood workshop window before cleaning!

Here is the same window AFTER cleaning!

I asked if the window cleaners use Fish Foam throughout the house. They actually use a mild soap, water and a squigee for large areas. Fish Foam is used for tight spaces or small glass panes like the windows above. It's also great for touch-up spots (like the intentional face mark one of our kids thought would be funny to add to our back sliding glass door after the cleaning crew left. And, believe me, I have oily faced teenagers.)

Fish Window Cleaning comes with their own seriously huge ladders!

The truck has everything but the kitchen sink! Lots to get the job done!

In one sentence, I was very happy with Fish Window Cleaning Service. They did an amazing job  and I would definitely recommend their services! They came, they worked hard, my house shined and now I can see the rest of the dirt inside my house so much better – perfect for Spring cleaning everywhere else! Now, if they could just hose out the rest of the house and get rid of clutter! Just kidding, I wouldn't put that on anyone – that's on me.

AND, according to their website: FISH provides service to more than 100,000 commercial and residential customers nationwide. We specialize in cleaning: ground level storefronts; one, two, and three story office buildings; restaurants; banks; churches; schools; and homes. Whether at work or at home, FISH can offer a variety of services such as: exterior windows of all types, storm windows, construction clean ups, screens, mirrors, chandeliers, ceiling fans, gutters, and skylights.

Fish Foam Premium Glass Cleaner is a nice follow-up product, after using Fish Window Cleaning service for the whole house, because it STAYS PUT on the window, eliminating drips and runs. It also foams which not only makes the kids want to help but it cuts through oil and grease. You can tell this glass cleaner was made by professional window cleaners for a tough job.

See more pictures on my Google + album. My co-writer on DIYFrugal is doing a giveaway of a can of Fish Foam.

{Disclosure: I was treated to a full window and screen cleaning for my home and several bottles of Fish Foam for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Note: I only give this much coverage to products I truly believe in.}

Easter is an important holiday for my family. As Christians, we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God's son. We go to church wearing our Spring finest and praise the Lord for His mercy and grace in our lives. It's a beautiful thing. He is Risen, He is Risen, Indeed!

BUT, as full-blooded Americans, sugar addicted and all, I can't seem to escape also celebrating the day with Easter baskets full of candy sprinkled marshmallow Peeps, chocolate candies, peanut butter Easter eggs, and the like. I do try to add in something personal, which is why this shoppertunity with Collective Bias came at a good time. Why not add oral hygiene items by Colgate into our Easter basket? It's a perfect addition to all the candy (not only the candy I buy but the huge cream filled eggs my mother-in-law buys)!

So, in preparation for this holiday, I knew Wal-mart was the best place locally to fill up on oral hygiene items, {I bought my candy at the grocery store later}. I knew it would have the two popular characters: Dora the Explorer and Spongebob Squarepants, based on the popular shows on Nickelodeon. I am happy to help make toothbrushing time as fun as possible.

Arriving at Walmart for Easter shopping!

I do love the great deals at our Walmart in Audobon, PA; especially with the new grocery section that gives you fresh healthy items too!

Shopping for Easter basket goodies in the oral hygiene aisle.

The Easter "pallet" for Colgate items was nowhere to be found but the items were there, integrated in with all the toothbrushes and toothpastes.

Colgate's Nickelodeon Dora the Explorer and Spongebob Squarepants toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Easy to find! This Walmart is one of the best tended ones I have ever seen!

Easter basket with Colgate Toothbrush and Toothpaste inside. Now for more goodies!

The toothbrushes and toothpaste only took up a little room. I went shopping later for my kids' other favorites without going toooo nuts! I didn't get a chance to get a picture yet since I usually like to arrange everything the morning of Easter when my girls are still sleeping. Bags are pulled from various spots around the kitchen. It's like having my own Easter egg hunt!

Hope you have a wonderful Easter! See my whole Colgate shopping experience on my Google Plus Album. #EasterSmiles

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This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. #CBias All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Daisy, a new Best Flower Buds Doll from Jay at Play, made her way to my house this last week where her bright {and quality stitched} smile was a welcome sight.

Made in the same fashion as the Little Miss Muffin Dolls, this little 9" doll pops in and pops out for lots of Spring fun!

Best Flower Buds 9 inch Doll – Daisy wants to be your Best Bud Forever! Daisy is peeking out from under her flower waiting to play with you. Pop her out and flip her flower pot inside out to have fun all day with this Best Flower Bud. Daisy is a Best Flower Bud full of sunshine and encouragement. She's always there to provide a boost to your day and an uplifting cheer. That's what makes Daisy your Best Bud Forever!

The Best Flower Buds dolls come in a variety of colors: yellow (Daisy), shades of purple (Iris & Violet), blue (Blue Belle), pink (Blossom), and red (Poppy).

I popped her out and popped her back into her circular container and wrapped her up for a darling present for my niece's birthday party Friday night. She seemed quite excited to get this lovely little bit of sunshine.

{Disclosure: The Best Flower Buds Doll was sent to me for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I only review items my family and I truly enjoy.}