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Friday, November 4

The ones they'll remember

Happy Friday my friends. The chilly weather really hit us hard this week, and with that has come a few colds to keep us company:( Looking on the bright side though, sick kiddies usually just means more time spent laying low inside cuddled up together, eating yummy soup and treats, reading books piled on the bed, and playing lots of games. Recently we were sent a few DIY activities from Seedling to test out together, and Richard especially was excited about creating with the kids. 

 Firstly we were sent the Design your own Marble Maze along with a few accessories, which was pretty exciting for me to see since I grew up loving the classic version, except this one comes completely customizable walls so you get to choose any design or shape you can think of, as many times as you'd like. The kids decided on making a house first, and I loved snapping some pictures of the process. 

Once the basic shape was done and they'd picked start and end points in the maze, I downloaded the free app that goes along with it, and Richard uploaded our design (by taking a photo) while I started the girls on decorating the DIY Headphones and the Virtual Reality Viewer (it comes free with the maze). Once the design is in the app (ours needed a tiny bit of tweaking), you can add obstacles, photos, hazards, sound effects, etc, and just as soon as the headphones were finished the kids took turns virtually playing the maze they'd just helped create- pretty amazing. 

While we were all pretty impressed by the maze and the app combination, it just got better once the first virtuality reality viewer was finished (Sophie took extra long with the painting). The viewer looks and acts like one of the old view masters -again that I grew up loving- except there's a slot to tuck your phone into the front, and then it's like you're standing in the maze yourself! It was pretty impossible to capture the experience on camera, but when you put it up to your eyes and start turning left and right (there's even cute accompanying music), you really feel like you're walking around in the game. Selfishly, I took the first turn just to make sure everything was working properly, right?haha and it's just such a neat idea. I don't know of any other game that works like that. I definitely think this would make a great gift for families since it's fun for so many different ages, and combines tech with creativity.

All in all, Richard and I spent hours together with the four oldest kids helping them to use their imaginations and to get creative in designing and setting everything up, but I love that they can keep using it over and over now and take the viewers on trips, etc. Also surprisingly, they all loved watching someone else play just as much as doing it themselves, and there were zero fights or whining throughout the whole process. It was a miracle! 

In addition, something was sparked in the two older girls especially since we first opened the maze, and they've spent all their free time creating little projects with glue and scissors and tape, etc. We're so grateful to Seedling for the extra excuse to imagine and have fun together with the kids, because days like that are the ones they'll remember. 

“Enjoy the little things in life because one day you`ll look back and realize they were the big things.” - Robert Brault 

What are your favorite things to do at home during the cold months?
Have a great rest of your weekend. 
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18 comments:

  1. Aw, these photos are precious, Emily. :) <3

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    1. Rissi!
      I'm sorry for my late reply, but I was so thrilled to see a comment from you again after all this time, thank you for sticking by me through everything. You've always been such a source of support and encouragement, and I appreciate you more than you know.

      Happy Thanksgiving my sweet friend:)

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  2. That sounds like an absolutely wonderful game for the entire family! I have never heard of a build-your-own maze! I love the photos that you shared -- it looks like fun was had by all!

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    1. Thank you so much Kenzie! I love the opportunity to try out new things and see how excited my kiddies get to spend extra time together. It's really a blessing, and having friends like you give supportive feedback is a blessing too.

      I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  3. You have so cute and friendly family. Your photos so cozy. Thank you for this article.

    Have a nice day.
    Julia x
    Fashion Inspiration Blog

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    1. You are so sweet Julia, thank you for your visit and for taking the time to comment! We do love spending time together, and having the opportunity to earn a living while staying home with my children and growing closer together is a special privilege that I don't take lightly. :)

      Thank you again for your sweet comment, and Happy Thanksgiving!

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  4. Aww, this is so fun! I love that you guys got to have such a cool VR experience - it's really amazing what you can do with it! Also, it's amazing that they didn't fight that whole time! I feel like that's the greatest point in the whole post ;)

    www.jessedelblut.com

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    1. Jess you're the sweetest! and yes you're so right, the no fighting was the biggest bonus that I didn't even realize till about an hour into playing. I looked over at Richard and we raised our eyebrows and knodded the kids way quite impressed.haha

      Have a great Thanksgiving, and thank you so much again for visiting and commenting!

      xoxo

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    1. Aw thank you so much for your words, I love having photos to remember this fun first day with the game!

      Take care, and Happy Thanksgiving:)

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  6. That sounds like so much fun! The kids had colds at the right time ;)

    Cat
    https://fromgirlc.wordpress.com

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    1. Yes you're right! haha I secretly love when we have a cold go through, because it means a few days of laid-back TV and extra treats and cuddles. It is hard to see your babies not feeling great though:(

      Happy Thanksgiving my dear!

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  7. Aww, this looks like so much fun and I hope the kiddos get well soon!

    xx Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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    1. Aw Kelly you're always the sweetest to me. It's been a little while, so we're all doing great now! :) Thank you so much for your never-ending support and love shared through your comments.

      xoxo

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  8. It's always fun to have some things to do inside for the Fall/Winter months! This looks like a lot of fun! I have two little girls and we love getting old magazines out and making collages to hang up around the house when we're stuck inside! Hope you all get better soon though and can enjoy the crisp Fall days outside!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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    1. Oh man Ruth, reading your words really brings me back to my childhood making magazine collages! That was definitely a favorite activity that I've not thought about in many years. Thank you! I keep throwing out junky magazines that come in the mail, but I now I'm going to save them for the kiddies- they've really caught the creative bug since the seedling game and have. not. stopped. cutting and taping.haha

      Thank you for taking the time to comment, and Happy THanksgiving to you and yours!

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  9. That sounds so awesome! Definitely worth looking into.

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    1. It's still a favorite around here, and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have Christen!

      Thank you so much for visiting and taking the time to comment, I know we all have busy lives, so it means a lot:)

      Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo

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