5 Little Monkeys App Review

It is no secret that I love to sing. Noah loves to listen to music and sing along too.  When you are a parent there will come a time when your child is crying uncontrollably.  You might not be able to pick them up and comfort them if it happens in the car.  Just ask me, once I had to sing the Car-X theme song. You know Rattle rattle thunder clatter boom boom don’t worry call the Car-X man over and over again while driving through Virginia.  I am not sure why that particular song worked when no other did, I was just thankful it worked.  His toy had stopped working and I guess he was not happy about it so I improvised.  I sang anything I could think of. I didn’t have a Smartphone back then; I had a flip phone so apps were unheard of for me. Now this uncontrollable crying incident or being bored or just wanting to listen to music can happen anywhere.  I can’t carry a TV, a CD player or a DVD player everywhere but I always have my phone. Now you can share apps with your children to teach them, and to entertain them.

 One of Noah’s favorite songs now has its own app, 5 Little Monkeys.  This app is adorable. I love when mama calls the doctor. It is funny and entertaining too.  The graphics are great, the monkeys are too cute.  It is something your child can spend a lot of time doing without driving you crazy. I know that some apps are very annoying, 5 Little Monkeys is a great educational app that will help your child learn important vital skills.  Some of the skills are cognitive skills, memorization and counting.  It can even teach your child pitch if you dream of having a future rock star. 

Here is more information from the developer:

5 Little Monkeys is available as a universal iOS app (iPhone, iPad, iPod). The app aims to help parents teach counting and language skills to kids while sharing the beloved nursery rhyme with beautiful graphics and sounds.



Featuring adorable animals, 5 Little Monkeys turns counting and language development into a fun-filled sing-a-long for young children. The repetitious quality of the nursery rhyme helps kids develop vital cognitive skills including: memorization, reasoning and comprehension. Additionally, nursery rhyme singing helps kids to learn pitch control, volume, and voice inflection.

Features

- Interact with characters and objects in the background

- Professional audio narration

- Original music designed specifically for this app

- High-resolution artwork for each scene

5 Little Monkeys is  available in the App Store for $2.99 for iPod, iPad and iPhone.

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How to Save Money on Perfume

When I was younger, I had a perfume collection. I used to have many different scents to choose from.  Some of my favorites were CK One, Tommy Girl and Pleasures. I would wear different scents with different outfits or depending on my mood. I love to wear perfume; I think that how you smell is very important.  It is good to have a signature scent. It can become very expensive if you really like different scents.  My favorite perfume as an adult is Amazing Grace. Thankfully there are discount perfumes you can purchase.  I remember when I was in school there was a whole thing about imposter perfume. The great thing about discounted fragrances is that they are the real thing, just are a lot cheaper. I love to shop for things at a discount, but I cannot stand to go in to perfume stores. They give me a headache and make my nose hurt. I am so glad that I can find discounted fragrances in the comfort of my own home.  I know that I am getting quality scents that will help me feel good.

If you are buying a gift for your guy, it can be insanely expensive. Cologne is a great gift. I once dated a guy who wore cologne that costs $70 a bottle. It smelled amazing but man, it hurt my pocketbook.  I wish I had bought it at discount colognes site instead at a department store.  He of course loved it. It wasn’t the price of the bottle of cologne; it was the thought that counts.  I always give my mom perfume for Christmas too. It is a tradition so when shopping for her I would love to save so I can get her a extra gift or two.

What is your signature scent? Do you shop for perfumes and colognes online?

Pure Costumes Shop Review

Nestled in South El Monte, California, just on the outskirts of Downtown Los Angeles, is the headquarters of the year-round Halloween costumes and accessories retailer, PureCostumes.com. Having been in business for several years now, the online company has gained a reputation in the Halloween industry as having an excellent selection of costumes, wigs, masks and accessories for the entire family at affordable prices. Along with having a wide variety for all ages and every day low prices, PureCostumes.com has become a reliable source for consumers due to its fast shipping and excellent customer service.

Every year, Pure Costumes has made it a priority to offer the newest and most exciting costumes for the Halloween season. By keeping its hand on the pulse of the latest trends and pop culture sensations, the costumes retailer has been able to carry the most popular styles year to year. From guts and gore to sweet and charming, PureCostumes.com’s wide selection definitely covers the gamut. In addition, the website now offers plenty of licensed costumes from the hottest Hollywood movies and television shows. Pure Costumes is also known to do an early preview on each year’s newest lines and allows customers to pre-order their favorites in order to receive them in time for Halloween. This value-added service is just another way that Pure Costumes puts its customers first. By eliminating the stress of Halloween season shopping, customers are able to focus on other holiday planning and preparation.

Although Halloween is the highlight for Pure Costumes, the online retailer has expanded its business beyond the season by servicing year-round costume needs throughout the country. Through the company’s ability to stock popular costumes for toddlers, kids and adults throughout the year, customers are able to find many items that are normally considered seasonal merchandise. With a wide selection including historical costumes for school projects, Native American outfits, costumes for theatrical plays, and much more, it’s no surprise that shoppers all over the nation turn to PureCostumes.com to find outfits for various events. Pure Costumes has also been a reliable resource for year-round costume demands in the local community. Not only does the website offer a will-call option for local online orders; the online retailer’s warehouse is also open to walk-in customers during the off-season to make shopping simple, quick and convenient.

Going forward, Pure Costumes will continue to expand its business by not only leading with its product selection and service, but also by providing the most comprehensive shopping experience. With a history of positive customer reviews and feedback, Pure Costumes is set to be a top online destination for costumes and accessories. To learn more about this company, visit PureCostumes.com.