Mindy's Mayhem Reviews and More

For those of you who don't know, mental health plays a HUGE part in my life! I have been affected by people with special needs my entire life; between family with special needs and working with people with special needs, you could say I have a passion for it. Recently I was given the opportunity to try Crayon Rocks.  Crayon Rocks are geared toward children with special needs to help them learn basic writing skills. Who are they and how did they start? Crayon Rocks were developed by Barbara Lee, a special needs teacher who worked with elementary aged children for 23 years. She invented Crayon Rocks after being inspired by occupational therapist Jan Olsen and her Handwriting Without Tears program. She learned from Mrs. Olsen how important it was for children to develop a strong tripod grip early in their education process — handwriting skills depend upon this. Seeing that a simple tool to develop these skills in young children wasn't readily available, Ms. Lee set out t...

I recently was given the opportunity to try a phenomenal subscription box that is packed full of delicious, nutritious snacks! Graze Box gives you so many options! They have over 90 snacks to choose from, including natural treats, pure nut mixes, rolled-oat granola bars and juicy dried fruit. They even give you the option of a calorie counter box! If you go with the calorie counter box they offer over 50 snacks with calorie counts as low as 50 per serving! That's right, only 50 calories for a delicious snack! No more feeling bad about having a mid-afternoon snack. Graze boxes also fit in mailboxes so there is no need to worry about being home to sign for a package! Or if you prefer, have them deliver your Graze Box to your office! Here's what I think is the coolest thing about Graze, ALL boxes are only $6.49! You get 4 amazingly yummy snacks for under $7.  Now, I know I post a lot about different snack foods and health foods and I typically love everything i try but...

KleenSlate Concepts  offers a line of award-winning dry erase products that are high quality, durable, fun, and easy to use. KleenSlate  features the one-and-only, hand-held Response Paddle– a low-tech, educational tool designed to enhance communication and engage students. Created by former teacher Julia Rhodes,  the Response Paddle was  originally invented to  improve the classroom , however it soon proved to be much more than just a teaching tool. You can find our hand-held whiteboards and markers in a variety of contexts all over the world–  in homes , offices,  hospitals, and care facilities . They are handy for people traveling or  on-the-go , and they make communication easy in difficult situations. KleenSlate Concepts ‘ priorities are to build lasting relationships with customers and develop quality, innovative products.

The Knot Genie and Teeny Genie Detangling Brushes were created for every parent that's endured the foot stomping and screaming matches that come with brushing their child's hair. With the Knot Genie, even the curliest, most knotted up hair practically slips through the unique bristle configuration- gently and painlessly. Try the Knot Genie on your kids (or on yourself) - you'll be amazed by the ease of brushing. As well as how it virtually stops breakage and split ends. I have VERY thin hair and it doesn't really get knotted but it does however fall out if i use a very aggressive brush. Now for those of you with thin hair you know, you we can't afford to lose any hair that we don't have to! So the Knot Genie is perfect for us! It glides flawlessly throughout my hair without causing breakage and extra hair falling out. This is a new must have in my getting ready routine! If you or your children have hard to manage thick hair, ultra fine hair, this is th...

Who wouldn't want to get a GIANT box in the mail filled with yummy food? I was lucky enough to get just that!! I received a GIANT box of Newman's Own Organics foods to taste and I was not disappointed. Of course there was some skepticism when i started reading the packages; i mean wheat-free dairy-free cookies, organic and natural licorice and wheat flour pretzels, wouldn't you wonder a little bit? These Oregon Tilth certified organic foods have been grown on farms that have not used artificial fertilizers or pesticides for three or more years. Here goes nothing.. I went for what's the most safe first, the Pretzel Rods! Dang! They were delicious.. these pretzels are made of organic unbleached wheat flour, organic rye flour, organic brown rice syrup, organic sunflower oil, organic barley malt, did i mention they were organic? With all those organic ingredients there is no way i would've known anything was different had i not read the package, the...

When people enter my home, I like for it to be inviting. This not only means in the way I decorate and clean it, but also the way it smells. That's why I love the idea of candles, but am not wild about the open flame due to safety with little ones around. Thankfully, there are warmers out there like those from  Candle Warmers, Etc.  that will give the yummy scents of a candle without the safety concerns. Founded in 2001, the idea behind Candle Warmers, Etc was conceived when it was realized that there should be a different method used to release fragrance from a candle. Over the years this company has continued to grow, recently ranking them by Inc. 500 as the 57th fastest growing consumer product's company in the US. Offering candle warming appliances and other related giftware appliances and accessories to accent and  fragrance  the home, Candle Warmers Etc. also domestically manufactures and distributes candles under the Jamie Clair brand of hand-poured...

My Dentist's Choice Tooth Tissues are an innovative and effective tool for keeping your baby's gums healthy even before teeth have come in. Designed to remove plaque from little one's teeth and gums and Certified by the Natural Products Association for being all natural, these dentist-created wipes are made from 100% bamboo, contain xylitol and are free of fluoride and parabens. We especially love how these tissues get you in the habit early of taking care of your child's dental hygiene.  The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as well as the American Dental Association (ADA), both recommend initiating dental care with a dentist by 1 year of age (or first tooth).  Likes Helps to clean gums and teeth Freshens baby's breath Easy to use Kids don't seem to mind it Dislikes Smell may be unappealing