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  • 5 Awesome Reasons to own a Walk-In Bath

    5 Awesome Reasons to own a Walk-In Bath

    I love baths. There’s something about sitting in a tub of hot water that just completely relaxes me. So when we bought a house with only a walk-in tub, I did a little complaining. Then I decided I needed a more positive outlook – until we remodel – so I decided to try out the walk-in. As I sat there soaking, I realized there were 5 pretty good reasons everyone should own a walk-in tub.

    Reason #1
    The very obvious, is if you are elderly, these tubs are safe and easy for you to get in and out of. No attempting to step over the edge and catching your foot. No more broken hips because you slip in the tub. A walk-in tub has high sides, a water sealed door, and half of it is taken up with a seat.

    Reason #2
    Hello pedicures! Have you ever owned those small foot soakers with the little jets, that splash water all over your house?  Get rid of them, and go with a walk-in tub – with jets of course. Sit down, relax, and soak those tired mama feet. Then save money and give yourself a pedicure in the comfort of your own home, splash free!

    Reason #3
    Have you ever tried to shower a 2 year old? Or maybe you’re just sick of the tsunamis made while the kids bathe. My solution is a simple one – walk in bath tub!  At first I was a little skeptical of this option. Hey that’s pretty deep, and there’s the whole drowning fear with little kids. But if you get a handheld shower head to go with your walk in tub, then you can easily shower them. Sure you might be taking the simple joys of childhood away, but you won’t leave the bathroom soaking wet, and your toddler literally can not escape getting cleaned.

    Reason #4
    Pet baths. I have not (and will never) give our new dog Tank a bath. That is Mark’s job. From what I can tell though, bathing the dog in the walk-in tub has it’s benefits just like the children. The water will stay in the tub, and there is no escaping in there.

    Reason #5
    And the last and probably best reason why you should go out and buy a walk-in bathtub is for the sole purpose of playing Hide and Go Seek. See, no worries, you can still keep those childhood joys alive. Don’t lie to me, you know you’ve hidden behind that shower curtain, or curled up in a ball in the bottom of the tub as you try to hide from your kids. Maybe it’s during an innocent game, and maybe it’s to eat your chocolate in peace, either way – a walk-in tub makes this task so much more comfortable.  And you’d better believe I need a place to hide after making Chocolate No Bakes.

  • Our Top 15 Family Favorite Games #ATVIFamGames

    Our Top 15 Family Favorite Games #ATVIFamGames

    *I was compensated with an activision gift package to help promote this event. All opinions are my own, and not influenced in any way.  I received this opportunity as a member of Business 2 Blogger. This post contains affiliate links.

    Before sitting back to relax and watch the Live Activision Family Game Summit, I thought I’d take a moment to tell you our families Top 5 favorite Games!

    The Kids Top 5

    1. Hide and Go Seek. A total riot in our house! I love the minimal work I have to put into finding as I reach 10, and Princess C jumps out of her hiding spot “Here I Am!!!”
    2. Kick the can. Oh man, sometimes I wish Mark hadn’t taught them this one yet. We had an empty #10 can flying around our living room for a couple days, until I confiscated it for Halloween candy.  I see many future games of this, but played outside when the weather is warm.
    3. Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey
      for Wii.  We bought this for Princess V a couple years ago, and she really loved it. Now all 3 Princesses enjoy playing it. We found out there’s even a 2 player version, which leads to a lot of fun for Princess V and Princess C.

    4. Hungry Hungry Hippos, for Ipad. Mark recently downloaded this, and the girls have had a lot of fun playing it. We used to have the actual game, but half the hippos were falling apart, and the little balls were getting thrown around. I may need to look into finding a new one.
    5. Chutes and Ladders. A classic, easy game for all of us to play together. I especially like that this game teaches us turns, and that we don’t always win.

    Mom’s Top 5

    ABSTRACTS: "The Game of Absurd Logic"
    1. Scrabble. I’ve always enjoyed a good old game of scrabble. Building vocabulary, and finding just the right spot to squeeze in a word and win major points!
    2. Abstracts. Probably my favorite game of all time! I grew up with this one. I was so excited a couple years ago when I found a used copy at our local thrift store. This is one I think everyone should have.  It helps build teamwork, and because of it’s date, you can learn about some interesting things/people/places.
    3. Clue. Always a favorite! Once I learned how to keep track of all the clues, it became even more fun.
    4. Imaginiff. This has quickly become a favorite over the last few years. Finding out what you’re family really thinks of you, can be hilarious!
    5. Risk. This is one I always enjoyed playing with my brothers…for days on end. We’d set it up, and then become very protective of it as we played for days on end, between chores, school and homework. Some nights, especially on vacations we would stay up all night just to finish playing.

    Dad’s Top 5

    1. Mario Kart Wii.  Who doesn’t love this? Especially when you can party with the whole family.
    2. Scene It DVD. Always a fun one, and there are so many versions you can find the perfect fit for your family. I’m partial to the Disney Scene It
    3. The Great Dalmuti. One of the best card games ever. We attempted to make and market our own version once, based on biblical authorities.
    4. Life. Again, a classic. Driving through life, getting married and having kids pop into your car whether you wanted them or not.
    5. The Legend of Zelda(All of them).  You do know why we named our son Lincoln right? So we could call him Link of course!  Well, that’s one reason at least. A fun clean game for the family, with a princess to round out the genders.  For the time being the kids enjoy asking Daddy to play so they can watch.

    What are your Family Favorite Games?