Tryazon Cozy Outdoors Party Bestway

I applied to host a Cozy Outdoors Party with Tryazon and Bestway. But it is Wisconsin, and it is NOT cozy outdoors right now! (was 11 degrees this morning)

So we did an "indoor campout" movie night with smores, popcorn, and pizza.

First we ate pizza. Then we made smores over a small fire. Then we inflated the airbed, and I shared the links to review or purchase the Bestway air mattresses. Then we let the kids cozy up on the bed under blankets and watch a movie. They were more interested in jumping on the bed!

After everyone went home, my kids wanted to do a living room sleepover, so we left the air mattress inflated for one night. We will be taking it camping this summer, and possibly use it when we visit friends or family. We like to have a backup bed for guests in our home, too.

Here is my review of the product:

This airbed is everything you need and nothing more. It has a built in pump, which is nice, and the fact that it is plug-in is nice in the sense that you don't have to worry about batteries running out, but it also means you need to have access to electricity, so it won't always work for tent camping. The bag it comes with is flimsy and doesn't really fit the airbed in it well (it sticks out the top unless you get it really scrunched down) I wish the bag was a cinch-style bag like other airbeds I've owned. Overall, it's comfortable, doesn't lose air overnight, and will be good for us when we go camping or have guests over.

Tryazon Crayola Crafting Party

My kids love to do crafts, so they were excited to invite their friends over for the crafting party! Unfortunately, not everyone was able to make it, but we had a good time with those who came. We had colorful snacks, too!

I covered the table in paper and put all the craft supplies out. The kids began with painting their canvases, and then added glitter glue and started making other artwork with the construction paper. Cecily said it was the Best Day Ever!

Here's what we thought of the products:

• Crayola Creativity Canvases

These are a good size for kids to use, and held the paint well. I don't know if the washable fingerpaint was the best to use on them, though... it seemed too thin and really showed the brushstrokes.

• 8-packs Paint Brush Sets

These were not the best. They were very soft, so it was difficult to get any sort of definition. When using washable fingerpaints, they really showed the brushstrokes on the canvas. And they shed little hairs which were difficult to remove from the canvas. I will not be purchasing this brand again.

• 10 ct Washable Neon Colors Paint

These were very bright and the kids loved the colors. The paint is very lightweight, though, so you need to do multiple coats, especially if you are painting on canvas, for the color to show up well.

• 10 ct Washable Classic Colors Paint

This is my go-to paint for the kids. Colors are bright and true-to-life and it washes easily. Works well on canvas and paper. 

• 16 ct Glitter Glue

These were a disappointment. They are small, so you only get a few squeezes before they are used up and make a splatty mess on your project. They take FOREVER to dry... after several hours we held our pictures up for a picture and were sad to see the glitter ran all over the place. Will not be purchasing again.

• 64 ct Crayola Crayons

These are the best crayons, and the only brand I will buy! 

• 10 ct Broad Line Markers

These are our favorite brand of markers. Work well, last a long time, and are easy to wash off fingers (and faces!)

• Blunt Tip Scissors

These are ok. Not the best kids scissors I've used. Not as ergonomic as other styles, but work fine. 

• 96 ct Construction Paper

This is good construction paper, and I like the variety in color. I will be purchasing again. My kids go through a LOT of construction paper for their school and art projects.