I’m tired of silly bands for so many more reasons than the fact that they’re always in my washing machine, so I was super excited to see the return of the slap bracelets of the 80′s with SLAPlets. They’re the same, but better. Covered with silicone, they’re much softer and gentler than they used to be. My kids each received one to review (purple and blue) and they love them. My daughter loves it as an accessory; my son loves that he can slap people’s arms and not get in trouble. Each one came with three SLAPlinx on it – small silicone loops that slip easily on and off. I could see these being used as rewards – earn 10 linx and get 15 minutes of computer time! My kids just lost them within 3 hours of opening the package. Welcome to my world. The bracelets still look like new though, and are more fun than you’d think. Even for me.

“Made of 100% hypo-allergenic silicone, SLAPlets and SLAPlinx are customizable, tradeable fashion that will redefine friendship bracelets. There are currently 6 fun colors available with six more on the way. Each SLAPlet comes with three SLAPlinx and is $5.99.”

SLAPlets and SLAPlinx are currently available at SLAPlet.com, and beginning in April will be available at Michael’s craft stores.

Win it! One TOP reader will win three complete SLAPlets (each comes with 3 SLAPlinx), plus a 12-pack of SLAPlinx valued at $24. To enter, comment on this post before noon mst on April 17, 2011.

Label companies are a dime a dozen now, but Oliver’s Labels stands out from the crowd in a special way. Not only do they make beautiful high quality labels for parents to stick on everything a kid can drop, throw, lose, or leave behind (or everything the mama herself leaves everywhere she goes because her brain cells left with the placenta…or is that just me?) but they are the only kids label company to offer Found-it, their exclusive online lost-and-found system to help your stuff find its way home.

They offer a great variety of products in some super cute designs, and once you stick those cool products in those cool designs on your cool stuff, you can get it back once you lose it!

Buy it and Save! Use the code OLIVERSFRIENDS to save 10% on your order. This permanent code is available in the TOP Shops, where the cool kids go to look for discounts before they shop online!

Oliver’s Labels also offers free shipping to Canada and the USA on orders over $30.