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I received an email for the opportunity to review some upcoming apps from Auryn Inc and after browsing through the many apps available on their website, I have decided to request to review the " Miko "Goes on Vacation" " even though it is not one of the newest apps being released. The reason is because we are going for a vacation next month and what better timing to introduce this app to my toddler! Hehehe! Anyway, my review as below...

* Title: Miko "Goes on Vacation"
* Price: $2.99
* Category: Books
* Updated: Mar 14, 2012
* Version: 1.0.1
* Size: 28.3 MB
* Language: English
* Seller: Auryn, Inc
* Rated: 4+
* Requirements: Compatible with iPad.Requires iOS 4.3 or later.

Description from the product page:

"Miko "Goes on Vacation" is a part of the Auracle line from Auryn. The app is based on Brigitte Weninger, Stephanie Roehe’s book by the same name, illustrated by Stephanie Roehe. It is the sixth book app of the famous Miko series. Miko, Mimiki, and their Mom are off to the beach for a vacation. It’s his first trip, full of new sights and surprises. But the beach is full of strangers, and Miko doesn’t want to leave little Mimiki all alone when he goes in the water. Then he meets Pia on a nearby blanket, who also has a little friend for Mimiki. Now they can all play together, and Miko and Pia can have fun swimming."

What's good?

* I like the storyline where it tells how Miko goes on a vacation with his mum (he also brought along Mimiki, his toy) and what Miko did to ensure his toy is taken care of while he goes swimming with his mum.

*  I used this opportunity to teach Ben that we must take care of our belongings and it is nice and fun to make new friends too!

* The illustration is so cute and beautiful! I love the details as well!

* It is engaging and interactive and I'm a big fan of apps that we can touch the objects in each page on the screen and the words pop out to tell you what it is!

* I am amazed with the 'Personalise' feature in this app!

Room for Improvement?

* Nothing I can think of, though I just want to highlight, the first time I go through this app, I had some troubles trying to figure out who is Mimiki and I thought it'll be great if the father character is in the story as well. Just my thoughts...

You can purchase the "Miko "Goes on Vacation" " app from the iTunes App Store.

I received no monetary compensation for this review, I was provided with the promo code by the sponsor 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"

Early this month, I came across Clipa and was given the green light to review "Carrie", one of the company's many designs. The product arrived very fast and I immediately got down to finding the opportunity to use it. So here goes my review:  

Description from the product page:
"Features include:
* New finish to start 2012
* Matte Silver finish gives a soft look and soft feel
* Instant access purse hanger
* Simple yet elegant circular design
* 45 lb weight rating
* Built to last 10 years of daily use
* Two non-slip bases
* Use it as a bracelet or bangle
* Every Clipa purse hook is gift boxed
Color & Finish: Matte Silver
Material: High strength alloy, triple plated
Material Safety: No toxic materials, passes proposition 65 tests
Diameter: 3" Weight: 2 oz"

The moment I received Clipa, I realised the size is just nice, fits in my palm nicely (see picture below) and you can easily just open it up and put it to use. The 2 ends have 'Clipa' brand on it and it is non-slip, which is cool as you need something non-slip in order for it to work right?

I tested Clipa during one of our recent church outings. I simply just hooked it on to my diaper bag strap and off we went. Clipa works on tables, stall walls, church pews, even rails and fences.

I find Clipa very useful as you can just simply hook it onto your bag straps and easily use it anywhere. It also helps  reduce your baggage (burden!) when you really need it!

You can browse for more designs at their website.

I received no monetary compensation for this review, I was provided with the product by Clipa 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.

What is it with 3 year old kid and water? Look at the picture below... see how happy my boy looks?!

My boy loves playing with water, in the water, everything. Running around in it, sitting in it, splashing with it, swimming in it,  spraying it, soaking in it... You name it, he's either done it or doing it...

Just a few weeks ago, we tagged along with our SIL and her family to their club. It was Ben's 2nd time at the club and this time, with 4 other cousins (they are all older than Ben, the youngest is about 7 years old) and yet, Ben had a great time splashing about in the swimming pool!

He migrated over from the kiddy pool to the Olympic size swimming pool, without any fear (leaving mummy in the kiddy pool with baby Alyson) and since then, his confidence in the swimming pool grew tremendously! We went for a 1D 1N trip recently with our other BIL and SIL (and their kids) and Ben happily went into the swimming pool (IGNORING the kiddy pool too!) Heck, even my 7 months old girl is enjoying in the swimming pool too!

My oh my, my 3 year old is all grown up! Look at the picture below, it has been a long time since he last sat inside his bath tub (now being used by his baby sister) but the other day, he sat in it and pretended it was a spaceship. Oh-kay... and then I started snapping pictures of him in the bath tub (mummy blogger's habit, I know, I know) and this particular shot just stood out from the rest.

I love it!

Look at his face as he studied the reflection and light caused by the spraying water.

I am happy to see his happy face when he's playing with water so yeah, I'm really looking forward to our family trip next month (Mother's Day!)

Proverbs 27:19 (NIV) As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.

John 7:38 (NIV) Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.