Things I Love Thursday

I love my city.

Maybe I'll find one of these when I'm out thrifting.

Perfection.

Neon Green Gorilla.  I always wonder if other states are big on human signs.

El Gallo Giro in Santa Ana.  Heavenly.

Platano Agua = Banana Water from El Gallo Giro.  Heavenly.

I always wanted a L.A.M.B. Tattoo Tote in Lambi Cami but it was too rich for my blood - Harajuku Lovers is the next best thing.  (Was new with tags at Buffalo Exchange for $15)

My friend Mai in Japan sent me a care package.  This Kim Chee Ramen was yummy!

Hubby and I have been spending a lot of time wandering around Target lately and fell in love with American Greetings Just Wink series. Modern and impressive! (I want one of each! To frame!)
Duke reviewed Hexbugs in the past so when I saw these I was excited! I suggest getting one of these gift cards and putting $5 on it (Target's required minimum) and it's like getting a free toy!

Toy Review: Hexbug Nano

*moved from my old blog*

C & I aren't the type of parents to research a toy when one of the kids asks us to buy - if the price is right and it doesn't promote violence, we're usually game. I received a Hexbug Nano Glow In The Dark Set while at BlogHer '11 from the Mom Select Swag Suite. I've seen the products at my local Target and honestly, wish I had bought them sooner because Hexbugs are very entertaining and educational.  We've since bought an additional Hexbug, Hex Cells and Curved Bridges. Duke loves creating different tracks with various curved pieces, hex cells and hexagons - There are hundreds of endless possibilites and he doesn't get bored (or stuck) with only one track.  You can also close areas to contain the nanos.  The nanos are interesting in themselves, you turn on a switch at the bottom and they vibrate which facilitates their movement.  When they are full of hexbug food (aka batteries) they move so fast and it's funny to watch them bump into eachother or even flip on their side.  Duke has also showed me that nanos play well with other toys - he builds tracks with his Legos and adds pieces to the hexagons so they are 2 story.  His creativity + imagination runs wild!

Duke says: Hexbugs are robotic creatures, they move on tracks and they do great. They hit each other and smash in walls. They flip by themselves and can go fast. you can get them by themselves or with tracks.  I love them! 

Highly recommended by our family!!! Guess what's on someone's christmas list?

Here's my 5 year old being silly with a Hexbug!
  Duke being silly with Hexbug from textdrivebys on Vimeo.

Hexbug Nanos are recommended for ages 3+ - Hexbug can be found at Target, Walmart and Toys R Us.  The hexbug nano glow in the dark set is $12.99 directly from hexbug.com - $14.99 from amazon.com the hexbug nano habitat set is $24.99 directly from hexbug.com - $21.19 from amazon.com for more information on hexbug nano and other products innovation first international offers, visit hexbug.com / @hexbug

 Disclosure: I received a hexbug nano glow in the dark starter set and hexbug nano habitat set, free of charge, to review.  All views/opinions solely are our own .