The first I had ever seen or heard of the a temporal scanner was when I was in the hospital having my youngest. I can remember with my other kids I had to put the thermometer in my mouth and wait. I’m a very impatient person and hate waiting. So when I found out about the Exergen TemporalScanner. I thought “Wow so much easier and no more waiting”

The waiting is the worst when your kids are sick and you really want to know RIGHT NOW how high their fever is. When my kids are sick I want to make them as comfortable as possible. Most of the time they spend the day sleeping when they are really sick. With the Exergen TemporalScanner you don’t have to wake them to take their temp.

It’s not just for kids though. This is my husband’s newest favorite gadget. He is always asking if he has a fever. Now I just hand him the Exergen TemporalScanner and he can find out for himself.

About the Exergen TemporalScanner

What is the Exergen TemporalScanner?

The Exergen TemporalScanner is the world’s first infrared thermometer designed to measure body temperature by taking a reading from the temporal artery. The temporal scanner is a much more accurate means of taking temperature then any of the other ways including oral, rectal, under the arm and in the ear. It’s also the least invasive method, depending upon a gentle sweep over a patient’s forehead.
What does the TemporalScanner measure?

The TemporalScanner captures naturally emitted heat from the skin over the temporal artery taking 1,000 readings per second, and selecting the most accurate.

Why is is more accurate then measuring ear temperature?

Ear thermometers are considered inaccurate by medical professionals because the positioning of the probe in the ear canal is inconsistent, thus creating varied readings that frequently result in missing fevers. A Harvard Medical School study has proven that the TemporalScanner is more accurate than ear thermometers.

This really is the easiest, quickest, least invasive method to take temperatures. All you have to do is press the button and hold them gently scan across the forehead until you reach the hairline. A red LED light and beep tell you that you have scanned correctly. It takes less then 10 seconds!
Just don’t forget to take the cap off the top like me. I tested it out on myself then looked at the reading and thought “Huh? That can’t be right.” Yes… it wasn’t I forgot to take the cap off silly me.

I know what you are thinking. Where can I get one of these?

They are available at Wal-Mart, Babies R Us, Walgreens, Toy R Us, Costco, and www.baby.com.

But thanks to Family Review Network and Exergen I have one to GIVEAWAY!

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Yesterday my sweet husband decided to take the kids with him to do my grocery shopping. What a brave, crazy sweet husband is he. So I made my list for the week and sent him off on his adventure.

Now I’m not going say no there is no way you can do that. Nah not me. Last week was spring break for the kids so you know I need some Mommy time.

It was nice and quiet while they were gone. Oh sweet silence!
But when he returns I remember why I do the grocery shopping. My poor husband must have had one heck of trip to forget stuff ON the the list.

Seriously I put down Lasagna Noodles. He buys frozen lasagna and 3 types of noodles because he said he didn’t what kind. It just said noodles. No honey it said Lasagna Noodles not Lasagna and Noodles. Oh boy.

So needless to say I got some quiet time and didn’t have to go the store. But I am missing a few things and will have to make a trip sometime this week anyway.

All I can say is at least he tried and that was nice! Love you David!

Toys, Toys, Toys! My kids love them. Have to… Have to… have them.
Or at least that’s what they try to tell me.
As a Mom though I’m very picky about what they play with. I want them to enjoy their toys but I also want to make sure they are safe for them to play with.
With all the recalls of toys and lead scares what parent wouldn’t be cautious.

When Mr. UPS man showed up the other day, he brought guess what? TOYS!!
But not just any old toys, he brought us

miYim aims to enrich the lives of today’s families by fostering the imaginations of children and celebrating the lifestyle of the eco-conscious home. miYim is more than just playthings – we aim to teach values and environmental responsibility, all while touching the hearts of children through imagination and whimsy.

Starting with organic food, the organic movement has grown from its small beginnings into a large movement fuelled by people’s desire to lead a healthier lifestyle. At miYim we are taking this idea and applying it to our most precious resource of all, our children.

miYim™ organic cotton toys are made with safety and sustainability in mind. Colored by nature and 100% certified Non-Toxic, our toys help to make your home a safe and chemical free environment for you and your child.

The My Natural Line and miYim collection are exactly what I have been looking for. I know that they are safe for my kids to play with. And they are oh so adorable and sweet!

These toys are so soft. Because of the lack of harsh chemicals. Each toy is dyed with natural ingredients. Yellow comes from Gardenia. Gray comes from Gromwell and Pink comes from Madder. I thought this was the neatest thing. Being all natural makes them perfect for children with sensitive skin.

Rush loves his new Raccoon and Baby Ben! Don’t they look so sweet! He really is that soft too that you just want to rub him on your cheek! I can see them being best buds forever!

The My Natural line can be purchased at Target.

Where can I buy miYim Simply Organic toys?

Use the store locator to find where to buy Baby Ben and other 100% natural toys from

Baby Ben from the MiYim Fairytale Plush Collection which is not even available until spring.

He also brought us the cutest little Raccoon from the My Natural line.

About MiYim

Growing up we always looked the Persimmons to tell us what Winter had up her sleeve for the year. We would cut them open pull out the seeds and split them in two.
If you cut open the seed and see a spoon shape it is supposed to be a bad winter with lots of snow.
A Knife shape means that it will be a really cold winter. And a Fork shape means a mild winter.

It’s just one of those things I always remember doing with my Grandparents growing up. One of those memories that I have always carried with me. I haven’t seen any persimmon trees here but there very well could be some here somewhere. We just moved here last year and have 65 acres so maybe we will do some more walking and see if we can find us one… and if I do I will let you all know what the seed says!

If you have any persimmon trees let me know what you find out!