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As a follow-up to our original battery change tip, check out this new (rather obvious) tip too. Perhaps it will save you some time in the future. Cheers!
The Helpful Dad loves to cook and loves this handy little tool from The Pampered Chef. It’s a MUST have if you cook with a lot of garlic… As an FYI, you can get just the peeler for about $8 but if you want the slicer too, see below…
Pampered Chef says…
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Garlic Peeler & Slicer Set
Garlic Peeler & Slicer Set — $19.50
Instantly peel and slice fresh garlic! Flexible silicone of the peeler removes garlic peels without damaging cloves or leaving odors on your hands. The unique slicer features two stainless blades and wells that hold up to two cloves each. Just drop in peeled cloves and twist. Peeler, 5″; slicer, 2 1/4″ x 3 1/2″. Dishwasher-safe.
Check out this 2-year old crashing a line dance at Busch Gardens. Cool moves!
You want to buy a train table but are not sure if you should get an ‘official’ Thomas Table or buy a less expensive one from Imaginarium or similar ‘generic’ brand. What do you get for your money and what should you know? The Helpful Dad provides you some things to consider as you make your decision.
Trying to decide if you should buy a Wooden Thomas Train set vs the Plastic Trackmaster Trains? The Helpful Dad discusses the pro’s and con’s of both sets and provides you insights on which one may be right for you.
For Ages 3+ per manufacturer (despite what video says).
The Helpful Dad says this is a quality product that really works. Although this pack doesn’t include Lightning, it’s still a good buy for only $8-12 b/c the cars are easy to use and go fast.
Here’s the official review:
Tow Mater and his friends The King and Ramone are charged up and ready to go with this Disney Cars Turbo Pullback Racer Set. Just pull them back, then let go to launch them forward for some high speed fun.
A bit pricey for what you get and it doesn’t always work, but when it does, this is a speedy little racer. Try to pick it up for about $10 and you’ll be in good shape.
The Helpful Dad loves CARs merchandise, unfortunately NOT this toy? The Mater Bubble Push Toy is quite simply a piece of junk. Don’t waste your money on this toy. We promptly took ours back.
Want a durable EASEL for your child to draw on? Perhaps one with a chalkboard AND dry erase/magnetic boards? Then check out the Crayola Double-sided Easel. The Helpful Dad gives this 4 of 5 stars.
Here’s the official description:
“Magnetic/Dry Erase and Chalkboard provides a large work area. Each board includes a Clip to hold paper. Surfaces are easy to wipe clean. 4 detachable storage bins for holding art accessories. Folding easel for easy storage. Product includes: Eraser, 77 Magnetic Letters & Numbers. “
There are many good Handy Manny toys and this IS one of them. Originally I was skeptical as you will hear in the video but time has proved that I was wrong. The toys have held up well and my son plays with them all the time.
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