Happy Meal race

Zwemmers Jeroen Stuut, Devi Wolthuizen, Yair Wildeboer en coach Gerjan Cats proberen zo snel mogelijk een mcdonalds Happy Meal weg te werken. Devi Wolthuizen wint in 1:06.0.



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Razor E100 Scooter Rocks & Rolls

The razor e100 scooter is simply a superb toy for those that are ready to try their first electric scooter. I began my online research for the razor e100 scooter because my son put it on the very top of his "Wanted List" =). 

One appealing factor of the razor e100 scooter is the company has been around since year 2000. You're dealing with a product line that has satisfied tens of thousands of children (and adults!) and stood the test of time. You and your child are not the test subjects.

Riders can, and do some pretty cool tricks. Some kids even compete professionally on electric and kick scooters. So the sky is the limit. Use the razor e100 scooter to take a quick scoot down to the corner store, share some family time, or if you're a preteen or teen, practice tricks with them and go into competition if you want (and have time for).  Get yourself some accessories for elbows and  knees, and a helmet if you're into tricks - otherwise a helmet will do fine. 

Razor e100 Scooter Features 

The Razor e100 scooter since it's beginnings in has been a great ride to have fun with and get around. It's powered by a chain drive motor for a fast and fun ride. A rear brake makes it easy to stop and the motor recharges in 4-8 hours. I say 4-8hrs because I've seen this much of a variance. I'm guessing it all depends on how drained the battery is. 

The updated features include a chain drive with fixed axle, double welded frames, and a twist throttle. The Razor E100 scooter is recommended for ages eight and up.

Scooter Type : Motorized Standing - It's great for getting around fast.
Motor Type: Electric - Eco green friendly and requires little upkeep.
Scooter Construction: Double-Welded-Structure - Incredibly lightweight and durable.
Brake Type: Rear Hand - Maintaining control of the scooter while braking is a piece of cake.

The razor e100 scooter is a great ride for pre-teens and teens wanting to zip over to a friends house or head to the park. Unlike Razor's E300S and E500S scooters that I reviewed (whose motors start from a standing position), the razor e100 scooter requires a small manual kickoff to 3 miles per hour before starting (the rider presses a trigger to start the motor). Once you're on the move though, the scooter will zip on up to 10 miles per hour. It's fast enough to have fun, but not too fast where you feel like you'll lose control. 

With it's long-life rechargeable battery, you can cruise for up to 40 minutes at a stretch I've also seen some variations here where some claim to ride for almost up to an hour. It really depends how long you ride it for, how fast you travel, and how many up and down hills that will determine what gets you the longest ride possible.

The handlebar folds down, so that makes for easy storage and transport. It does come with the charger, tools and it's backed by a 90-day warranty. 

Key Specs For The Razor E100 Scooter: 

There are two colors - red and pink

            Red for the boys at this age is "A OK."  

            It sort-of reminds of the little boy's red wagon                                                                       

 125mm rear wheel - they're durable

They have pneumatic wheels - good for the bumps

Maximum User Weight : 120lb

Drive System: Chain Drive with fixed axle

Charger Time: 4-8hrs - I can't give a set time as mentioned earlier.

Variable Speed Throttle Control

Please remember there will be some safety guidelines to follow when riding one. Check your local laws, rules and regulations for any applicable restrictions or guidelines.

Scooters seem to be overall a great ride that will bring those great stories to the dining room table at meal time. Honestly, I can't find a reason why not to buy the razor e100 scooter, other than you are too heavy for it. They're fun, practical, can save you money, can save you time, can help curb pollution when used instead of a gas powered car, and you can have loads of fun as a family. 

Overall Rating: 5/5

transformation of mcdonalds TF activated toys allotment 2

the transformation of mcdonalds starscream,lugnut and rachet



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Clocks & Happy Meals DHP

In this David Honour Podcast, David speaks to a variety of guests from Ronald mcdonald to Rodney Nobbletoe. clocks happymeals happy meals tom blackburn david honour podcast neil alsop calum tynan funny sketch Jonathan Makginly - David Honour William Huddlestein - Tom Blackburn Rodney Nobbletoe - Tom Blackburn Ronald mcdonald - Tom Blackburn Fireman Bill - Tom Blackbrun Recorded Unscripted



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Astro Boy (McDonalds toy)

My friend and i went to mcdonalds and i got this lame toy in my happy meal!



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Potty Training Trials and Triumphs - One Mother's Story

If you are struggling with stress, frustration or anxiety over potty training your child or bedwetting, you are not alone. I am hoping that by sharing my story I can help you find the encouragement you need to put your mind at ease.

Here is my story.

I thought potty training my son was going to be the death of me! I read all the books, did all the research, spoke to his pediatrician and thought I was prepared for this new challenge.

When he was 18 months old we bought a potty chair. I introduced it to him and let him explore it on his own. As the books I had read suggested, I looked for signs that he was ready to begin learning how to use the potty.

Showing discomfort in a soiled diaper.
Asking to have his diaper changed.
Telling me immediately after soiling his diaper.
Demonstrating the ability to stay dry for longer periods of time.

He never showed any of these signs. When it came time for his two year old check-up I spoke to his pediatrician about the lack of progress. His doctor assured me that everything was fine and that it would happen when my son was ready.

For the next year, I tried everything that was suggested to me: sticker charts, rewards, books, music, videos, you name it. If somebody told me it worked for them, I tried it.

Finally, on my birthday and just two weeks before my son's third birthday, he went pee in the potty for the very first time. We celebrated this huge accomplishment with lots of hugs and kisses, clapping and silly dancing which my son loved. Then I realized that this was just the beginning. We still had a long way to go before we could say that he was officially potty trained.

Very slowly, over the course of the next year I was able to get my son fully trained to go pee in the potty. Bowel movements, however, were quite a different thing. Much to my surprise, I learned that my son is prone to constipation. Unfortunately, I found this out the hard way. He never exhibited any recognizable signs of constipation. This constipation seriously complicated matters. What began to happen was a vicious cycle. My son began to find bowel movements painful as a result of the constipation. In order to try to avoid the pain he would hold the bowel movements back. In holding them back he was allowing them to grow bigger, making them more painful to get out. Despite my best efforts, the cycle continued.

After a phone call to the pediatrician's office I promptly put my son on a low sugar, high fiber diet. I took him off of juice altogether because of it's high sugar content and allowed him to drink only water and milk. I pushed raisons, fresh fruit and vegetables and rid the house of sugary snacks. I also gave him teaspoons of mineral oil to help lubricate things and make bowel movements easier for him. By the time his 4 year old checkup came around, we hadn't made much progress.

After an examination by his pediatrician, we learned that my son had actually enlarged the end of his colon to three times it's normal size. The effect of this was that his stool would have to grow to three times it's normal size before his body would even sense that it was there.

We left the doctor's office with strict orders. He was to drink an 8 oz. glass of Citrucel every morning. He was to take 1-2 teaspoons of mineral oil every night and he was to sit on the potty for at least 10 minutes after every single meal to try to train his body to eliminate. He was to stay on this regimen for three months, at which point we would follow up with his doctor.

That three month period was awful! He hated the Citrucel no matter how I tried to make it more appealing to him and the trips to the potty were a constant battle. There were more tears, frustration, negotiations and tension in that three months than there have been in my whole life, but finally we made some progress.

The road has not been completely smooth since then, though. After yet another discussion with his pediatrician about his inability to stay dry at night we learned that his constipation probably plays a big role in his bedwetting. If there is stool putting pressure on his bladder he will not be able to control his bladder while sleeping. That and the fact that it could be genetic. As a child, I, too, was a bedwetter.

Fast forward three years. My son is now seven years old and a very happy and healthy first-grader. He has his bowel movements under control and very rarely do we have to remind him to use the bathroom. Now our only issue is bedwetting.

After nine months of washing bed sheets every single day I decided to do some more research about solutions for bedwetting and I found a moisture sensing alarm made by a company called Sleep Dry. There is a sensor that is clipped to the underpants and a wire that connects the sensor to an alarm that gets clipped to the collar or neck opening of pajamas. The idea being that the alarm would shock the body into stopping the elimination process and it is loud enough for the parent to hear. The parent gets the child out of bed, brings him to the bathroom to urinate and puts the child back to bed. It works similarly to the theory of Pavlov's dogs - training the brain to recognize the sensation of a full bladder. I decided to give it a try.

The first night the alarm scared him so badly that it took a few weeks for me to convince him to wear it again. When he finally agreed, he wore it every night for three months and it worked like a charm. Before the end of that three month period he was actually sleeping the whole night through without ever setting off the alarm. In the morning he was as dry as a bone. One night he asked if he could try sleeping without his alarm and I agreed. Things went well for a while, but then he slipped back into bedwetting.

I suggested reverting back to the alarm but he feels very strongly against it (he has always had a fear of loud noises). I am trying to be patient with him, but I am also working to convince him that the alarm is the best way to go. For now, though, we are relying on Good NIghts Underpants and he is actually starting to have some dry mornings all on his own.

He had his first sleepover not too long ago and we came up with a plan to keep the Good Nights discreet. The plan worked and the sleepover was a success.

Right now the only thing that I am concentrating on is making sure that he does not feel inferior or ashamed in any way. I am putting faith in his doctor's advice that everything will come together in due time when his body is ready.

I wish I had some answers to offer you if you are struggling to potty train your child. I don't. The right answer is going to be different for each child. I wanted to share my story with you simply so that you would know that you are not alone and that there is nothing wrong with your child. Focus on being there to provide love and encouragement for your child and remember that this, too, shall pass.

Dog Crate Training

Crate training your dog or puppy is worth the time and effort. It can take days or weeks depending on the dog's age, temperament and past experiences. Provide a crate throughout your dog's lifetime; it is your dog's private sanctuary. Always respect your dog's right to crate privacy.

Limit access while off leash until house rules are learned. Crates are plastic (often called "flight kennels") or metal and collapsible. Different sizes are available. They should be just large enough for the dog to stand up and turn around.

Choose a crate size that will accommodate the adult dog.

Crates satisfy the dog's need for den-like enclosure. A dog crate refuge reduces separation anxiety and destructive behavior, while keeping the dog safe from dangerous household situations. It doubles as a mobile indoor dog house when traveling by car or plane, although avoiding plane travel for the dog is recommended.

The crate should NEVER be used as punishment.

You want crates to be associated with something pleasant. Place your puppy's favorite toys and dog treats at the end opposite of door opening. Drop pieces of kibble or dog biscuits in the crate until your dog walks calmly all the way into it to get the food. If the dog isn't interested in treats, try tossing a favorite toy inside. Toys and balls ought to be large enough to prevent being swallowed and unbreakable to small pieces. While investigating the new crate, the puppy will discover edible treasures. Praise and pet your puppy when it enters. Bring your dog over to the crate and talk to it in a happy tone of voice.

Don't force the puppy into the crate.

After introducing your dog to the crate, begin feeding regular meals near the crate if your dog remains reluctant to enter it. Put the dish only as far inside as the dog will readily go without becoming fearful or anxious. Once your dog is standing comfortably inside to eat, you can close the door while eating. When you first do this open the door as soon as the meal is finished. This creates a pleasant association with the crate. If the dog begins to whine to be let out, you may have increased the length of time too quickly. Next time, leave it in the crate for less time. If the dog whines or cries, do not open the door until the whining stops. Otherwise, the lesson learned is the way to get out is to whine.

At first, crate your puppy for short periods of time while you are home with it. Training is best accomplished while you are in the room with your dog, to prevent associating the crate with your leaving the dog alone. Water dispenser with ice water should be attached to the crate if your puppy is confined for more than two hours.

The crate should have a soft mat or towel as a bed for the puppy. If the puppy chews the towel, remove it. Some dogs prefer to rest on the flat surface, and may push the towel to one end to avoid it. If the puppy urinates on the towel, remove bedding until the puppy no longer eliminates in the crate.

Place the crate near you while at home when the puppy goes inside, so the dog doesn't feel lonely or isolated. In most cases, it should be placed next to your bed overnight. Very young puppies under 9 weeks should not be crated, as they need to eliminate very frequently (usually 8-12 times or more daily).

Do not crate a dog when temperatures reach uncomfortable levels.

Always remove the collar before confining in the crate. If you must leave a collar on the dog (i.e. for its identification tag), use a safety "break away" collar. If your puppy messes in its crate while you are out, do not punish. Simply wash the crate using a pet odor neutralizer. Don't use ammonia-based products -- their odor resembles urine and may draw your dog back to urinate in the same spot. Block off excess crate space so your dog can't eliminate at one end and retreat to the other.

Except for overnight, dogs should not be crated for more than 5-6 hours at a time. Children should not play in your dog's crate or handle your dog while it's inside it. Do not crate your dog if it has diarrhea. Diarrhea can be caused by worms, illness, intestinal upset such as colitis, too much or wrong kinds of food, diet changes, stress, fear, anxiety, or because it has not eliminated shortly before going inside the dog crate.