I'm a full-time mummy

When I saw the press release of this app from Oceanhouse Media, I immediately requested for a promo code to review it as I have previously reviewed the 'Planes', 'Boats' and 'Trucks' version with Ben recently and we loved it! To be honest, the first time I reviewed these Byron Barton app, I was already looking forward to seeing the 'Trains' version! Anyway, my review as below...

* Title: Trains
* Price: $0.99
* Category: Books
* Released: 14 November 2012
* Version: 1.09
* Size: 22.1 MB
* Language: English
* Seller: Oceanhouse Media, Inc.
* Rated: 4+
* Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 4.3 or later

Description from the product page:

"Play with freight trains, electric trains and many other types of trains in this animated picture book about transportation. Move trucks, workers, tools, and other objects around the page and tap pictures to learn their names. Realistic sound effects and brightly colored illustrations will delight young readers and keep them coming back for more!""

* It is engaging and interactive and I love that we can also touch the objects in each page on the screen and the words pop out to tell you what it is!

* I like that we can move the objects on each page! It gives you a sense of control and being imaginative to move the objects around!

* There are some pages with beautiful illustrations that caught my boy's attention, such as the one below where the train moves through the night and the light shining brightly in front of the train reminded him of his torchlight (which he loves playing with at the moment)

* I used the opportunity to teach my 3.5 years old boy using the page below on the importance of taking and waiting for our turns. That everybody must be patient and give way to others.

* In summary, another great app that is fun and entertaining especially if your kids are into trains!

You can purchase the "Trains" app from the iTunes App Store.

I received no monetary compensation for this review, I was provided with the promo code to redeem the application for free from iTunes Store in order to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Please do your own research when purchasing products, as your opinions may differ from mine. And if you'd like to read my previous iPad Apps reviews, you can do so by reading this post of mine called "My iPad App Reviews"

I am a big fan of jigsaw puzzles. But I've not been touching any jigsaw puzzles since I have children. That would be almost 4 years.

Memories of my childhood solving jigsaw puzzles came flooding back. I took less than 2 hours (uninterrupted) back when I was 15 years old to solve a 500 pieces puzzle. I don't recall doing more than 500 pieces puzzle.

The warmest memories I have is the moment I completed my jigsaw puzzles, I will glue the pieces onto a manila cardboard and my dad will bring it to a nearby photoframe shop and got it frame and then helped me hang it in our house. It feels so good seeing the completed puzzle being framed up nicely and being part of the house decoration.

So yeah, back to present time. After a family dinner recently, I saw a jigsaw puzzle shop and hurried off to check it out. And voila, I saw this 1000 mini pieces jigsaw puzzle of a beautiful nightview of the Hong Kong city. When I saw this mini jigsaw puzzle box (even mentioned 'The world's smallest jigsaw puzzle') I was hooked.

I love Hong Kong. Was there almost a decade ago for company trip and really enjoyed myself there. My first overseas company trip! Needless to say, I immediately grabbed the one remaining puzzle and bought it.

As a SAHM of 2 children (teaching my 3.5 years old boy and trying to get my 14 months old girl to remain still and not get into any mischief), it is really taking a long long long long time for me to do the puzzle. I have to wait till both kids are asleep, that I am not rushing any paperworks for my hubby's business or I'm not rushing out any blog posts or reviews just to get a little bit time to do the puzzles.

As of now, I am only able to get 1 of the sides completed. Slow and steady, hopefully I get to finish it soon! Wish me luck!

I mentioned before that we are big fans of "Little Critter" apps and the last app we reviewed are the "Little Critter Collection #1" and "Just a Mess". So the moment I saw the words "Little Critter" in the latest Oceanhouse Media's press release in my email inbox, of course I immediately request for the promo code to review this app. Anyway, my review as below...

* Title: Just Go to Bed
* Price: $0.99
* Category: Books
* Released: 01 November 2012
* Version: 1.09
* Size: 13.7 MB
* Language: English
* Seller: Oceanhouse Media, Inc.
* Rated: 4+
* Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 3.1 or later.

Description from the product page:

"Playful and energetic Little Critter resists his father's efforts to get him ready for bed. Little Critter plays a space cadet when his father wants him in the bathtub, and a race car driver when it's time to put on pajamas. Will Little Critter's parents ever get him to bed?"

* It is engaging and interactive and I love that we can also touch the objects in each page on the screen and the words pop out to tell you what it is!

* I like the storyline of how many things Little Critter did before he finally got scolded by his daddy to go to bed! It is the funny and yet mischievous actions by a cute little critter that makes this story app entertaining!

* I think what got my boy's attention in this app is some of the pretend plays that Little Critter did which is similar to my boy... for example pretending to be soldier and shooting bad robots.

* I used the opportunity in this book to teach my 3.5 years old son that if it is time for bed, then there should be no excuses to delay it and to always listen to parents' instructions and orders.

You can purchase the "Just Go to Bed" app from the iTunes App Store.

I received no monetary compensation for this review, I was provided with the promo code to redeem the application for free from iTunes Store in order to facilitate my review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Please do your own research when purchasing products, as your opinions may differ from mine. And if you'd like to read my previous iPad Apps reviews, you can do so by reading this post of mine called "My iPad App Reviews"