CifToys Bubble Blowing Toy Train Review (Purchased on Amazon)

Review for Amazon Item:
CifToys Bubble Blowing Toy Train - Battery Powered Steam Bubbles

My daughter loves trains, but I think even if she didn't, she'd still enjoy this toy. She LOVES bubbles! If you have a kid in your life (your child, niece/nephew, grandchild, cousin, sibling, etc) who loves either trains, or bubbles, OR BOTH, they will get quite a kick out of this toy.

The price is very comparable to similar toys on Amazon and I can vouch for the quality of this toy after trying it out. You can buy it here on Amazon. (*this IS NOT an affiliate link)

WHAT MY DAUGHTER LOVED MOST:

My daughter loved the bubbles, of course. She also really liked the way the train moved around in different directions and had fun "chasing" it around the kitchen. It has lots of lights and a fun tune, so it holds a child's attention for more than a few seconds (at least in my experience). She always asks to play with the bubble train.

WHAT I LOVED MOST (and LEAST):

The CifToys Bubble Blowing Toy Train came with free shipping with my Amazon Prime membership and arrived very quickly, as expected. The train is incredibly gentle when it "bumps" into items. I was really shocked at how delicately it operates then backs away to steer into another direction. It will not damage even the most fragile items because it is super light and does not crash into things, but merely slides very lightly into something then changes course quickly and gently.

The train is very detailed in its design and construction. It comes with a funnel to make pouring the bubbles into it easier and it fits perfectly! I only wish there were a little compartment on the train itself (or even a hook to hang it on) to put the funnel so it doesn't get lost. It comes with the train, bubbles, and the funnel. It does require batteries that are not supplied as part of the purchase.

There is an ON/OFF switch on the bottom of the train. It is a bit tricky for my almost-three-year-old to operate, but it's not too bad...

I LOVE the catchy party tune music that the train has! It really makes me want to get up and dance, and the song sticks in my mind for awhile. That's not a bad thing - it's really cute and fun. It really does literally make me think: PARTY! Many reviewers on Amazon commented that the volume was a bit too loud. It is not blaring, but it would be nice to have some kind of volume control, although I don't personally think it's too loud. Any louder, though, and it would be!

It can be hard to determine how much of the bubble solution to pour into the train because there is no gauge to show how full the compartment is and it isn't see-through so it can be easy to overfill. It would be much better if there were some kind of indicator or fill line of some sort on the train rather than blindly pouring bubbles into the train. If you pour too little, the bubbles won't flow out. If you pour too much, it will obviously overflow and spill out. Also, the bubbles seem to get clogged every now and then, but I'm not sure why or how that could be easily improved.

Overall this is a really fun toy and well made. I would give it four stars out of five on Amazon and 'd feel comfortable recommending it for friends, family, and anyone else to purchase.

Seller description on Amazon:

Do You Want To Keep Your Special Little One Happy? Have You Been Looking For An Exciting Toy That Will Grab Your Kid’s Attention, Turning Every Moment Into A Party? Well, You Have Come To The Right Place!
Easily breakable toys that end up in the rubbish and boring games that children won’t even look at for more than a couple of minutes are a complete waste of money!
If you really want to keep your children happy, busy and entertained, this bubble blowing train toy is the perfect choice for you.
Constant motion, fun sounds, striking, flashing lights and flying bubbles are going to have your little ones laughing with excitement.

Get The Train Started And Let The Party Begin
This amazing bubble steam train is all about fun! First of all, it has been carefully designed to blow non-stop bubbles and add a fairy tale touch to every moment.
All you will need is some of the bubble liquid and the funnel. No leaking, no mess! Just relaxing, care free, fun playing time!
Moreover, the colorful, flashing led lights, the moving top bells and the attention grabbing music sound will add up to your baby’s excitement.
Last but not least, this train toy will keep going for as long as you wish! Even if it bumps into something, it will automatically change direction and move on.

Make A Little Child Happy
This crazy bubble steam train makes the perfect birthday, name day or surprise gift for little boys and girls alike.

CifToys Cashier Toy Cash Register Playset REVIEW, Available on Amazon

REVIEW: CifToys Cashier Toy Cash Register Playset
Pretend Play Set For Kids

Purchased on Amazon.com

My daughter will be three in May and she's very smart, so I knew she'd love this fun play cashier set toy that comes with a cash register, grocery scanner, play money, a microphone, and several play groceries as well as a cute little shopping basket in the set! When I saw the promotion to review this item and receive it at a discount, I couldn't wait to apply.

The package came with plenty of air pockets to pad it and arrived undamaged in just two days with Amazon Prime. The set normally costs $24.99 (at the time of this review being written). The price is very competitive (and cheaper in most cases) compared to similar items. It needs two AA batteries which do not come included. The set is labeled for ages 3 and up. It does contain some small pieces.

Set is available here: amazon.com/gp/product/B0723FCB21 (NOT an affiliate link)

My Daughter's Favorite Features

My daughter LOVES singing into the microphone and making funny noises into it. She asks Mommy and Daddy to join in for some family fun with the microphone.

She also really is getting a kick out of the play money and loves playing with the [plastic] coins.

Pros and Cons

This set really is fun and can be educational for kids if they use the calculator function of the cash register. The best type of toys are the ones where kids can have lots of fun for many hours while they learn, so this set is really ideal for young children and toddlers.

The scanner was a bit difficult to pull off it's cradle at first, but it was easier after the first few times and now there is no issue with this, just something to be aware of at first use. It's really fun and you can press a button and hear a "beep" and a red light will shine as if it were a real grocery scanner.

The microphone is super fun, as I mentioned, but it has a lot of feedback so it makes a very loud noise. It's also a bit loud when talking into it, but that's what you want in a microphone I suppose, right?! LOL ... It is able to be swiveled but the microphone is really short. Perfect for kids, though!

The largest plastic coin that the set contains is too big to fit in the cash register drawer, so I just gave my daughter the smaller ones to play with because I didn't want her to try to jam it in or get it stuck somehow. The coins come attached together in plastic and need to be pulled off the plastic, so make sure there are no sharp edges after removing them and giving them to children to play with.

Overall the set is well made and a ton of fun for young kids. My daughter enjoys playing with it and I enjoy playing with her with the toy as well. I highly recommend this play cashier set for young children.

Amazon Description and Listing Information from Seller

CifToys Cashier Toy Cash Register Playset | Pretend Play Set For Kids | Colorful Children’s Supermarket Checkout Toy With Microphone & Sounds | Ideal Gift For Toddlers & Pre-Schoolers

Price: $24.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members

HELP YOUR KIDS LEARN WHILE PLAYING! – Looking for a fun, exciting and educational toy for your toddler or pre-schooler? Now you can teach them all about money, how to count and even develop their communication skills with the CifToys adorable cashier play set!
DEVELOP BASIC MATH SKILLS FROM AN EARLY AGE! – Is your child too bored to learn how to count? With our eye-catching and super-cute cash register toy, your toddler will love to add, subtract, divide and multiply, since our fully functional calculator will make a delightful “beep” sound every time a button is pressed!
SET UP THE CUTEST LITTLE GROCERY STORE! – You don’t have to buy anything else in order to help your pre-schooler open up shop in your living room! The CifToys pretend play supermarket checkout set includes a conveyor belt, a credit card scanner, a microphone, a grocery basket and fake money!
SPEND ENDLESS HOURS OF SUPERMARKET FUN WITH YOUR KIDS! – The CifToys fun and comprehensive cash register playset is not only durable and safe, but will also keep your toddler, pre-schooler or grade-schooler engaged and occupied for hours! You can spend quality time with your kids and reinforce your special bond!

WITHME Signal Velvet Lip Master Review (Available on Amazon)

WITHME Signal Velvet Lip Master Review
Color: 04 Romantic Signal

I'm not really into make up. I rarely (very rarely) wear more than eye shadow and eyeliner, and that's IF I even wear any at all. I am very much into lip balm, but surely that doesn't count! However, lately my lips have been looking drab and I've been thinking of adding some color. When I saw this promotion for discounted lip color to try, I knew I was interested, but I first wanted to be sure it was vegan-friendly and not tested on animals at any stage of its production, so I asked the question on Amazon and received this response from the seller:

This product is vegan and does not contain animal ingredients.
WITHME (Evas cosmetics) does not perform any kind of animal test at any stage.
Thank you.
By BEAUTY INSIDE SELLER on February 26, 2018

According to the Amazon sale page, here are the "Main Ingredients: Buttyrospermum Parki (Shea Butter), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pronus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Intergrifolia Seed Oil, Hyrogenated Coconut Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil."

The product information on Amazon reads:

A highly comfortable, long wear liquid lip lipstick that dries matte with intense color pay-off and transfer-proof properties.
The exclusive liner-like applicator allows for precision outlining and filling in—creating perfectly defined lips every time.
Light weight, Naked Lip feel : Its moisturizing formula has a built-in primer that provides a smooth, even glide.
Matte Velvet Finish: A luxurious, velvety texture with a sophisticated, matte finish.
Long Lasting Formula : Lasts all day with transfer-proof finish and amazing staying power.

It comes in a nice black box and an attractive tube. The lip color goes on pretty easily. It's a liquid and a bit thinner than lip colors I've used before and it thickens as it dries. Most matte lip colors tend to dry the lips. This item claims to have natural moisturizers in it to keep lips feeling hydrated, but mine did feel dry after the lip color dried. I did apply lip balm over mine which helped immensely and didn't affect the color too much. It did, however, make my lips shiny, which pretty much defeats the point of a matte lip color. Personally, I'd rather use my lip balm on top and have shiny lips than to have them feel dry and uncomfortable.

Here are some pictures of me in both a natural light and an indoor lighting:

This specific color, Romantic Signal, is a pretty pink shade, not too much darker than natural lip color. It was perfect for me as this was the color I was aiming for. I wanted something not too drastic but slightly darker than my natural lip color to make them stand out just a little more.

The longevity of the color is pretty good. I applied it at night (then applied lip balm on top after it dried) and still had a decent amount of color on my lips in the morning:

The current price for this lip color on Amazon is $12 and is available with free shipping for Prime members. Most discount drug store lipsticks range from about $6 to $10 and higher end products can be anywhere from $20 to $30 to $40 or even more! I think the price is fair for this product and it's a good value for the money. I'd rate this product 4 stars out of 5 because it's easy to use, a great color (comes in a variety of other shades as well), long lasting, fair price, and vegan-friendly. Because it was a bit more drying than I prefer, I'm not sure I'd buy it again. I will probably try a tinted lip balm in the near future. If you're a lipstick buff, however, you will probably enjoy this brand and want to try it out for yourself, so I would definitely recommend it!

I visited the site listed on the product for more information, but it was not in English and I couldn't figure out how to translate it, so I wasn't able to discover anything further from the site itself. The seller on Amazon was quick to answer any questions I had, as referenced above.