6 Ways You Can Improve Your Health Today

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Not everyone likes to make New Year’s resolutions, and that’s ok. Just because a new year starts doesn’t automatically mean you must declare a new you and then proceed to embark on changing who you are.

 

But if you are looking to make some changes in your life, the little things will add up and make all the difference, not the big sweeping gestures that are unrealistic for you and your lifestyle.

 

This post looks at some changes you can make that offer you health benefits going into 2024. You can start today, not wait for the ball to drop on New Year’s Eve.

 

Move More

Don’t join the swathes of people who sign up for that gym membership they don’t want or need simply because they feel they need to. Get up, get out, and go for a walk, or add more movement to your day if you cannot walk. 

 

Guidelines state that you need to engage in physical activity that raises your heart rate slightly for 30 minutes daily, 5 days a week. These 30 minutes don’t need to be together or all at once, but you should aim to move enough to get slightly out of breath for at least 30 minutes each day.

 

This can be walking, running, swimming, dancing, gardening, or anything else you enjoy. If you can’t be too physically active, look into chair-based exercises, aqua aerobics, or gentle stretches to keep your muscles moving and mobile.

 

Visit Your Doctor

Health comes in many different ways, and part of ensuring good health is visiting your doctor at least yearly to get your annual physical. This allows your doctor to get a measure of your health and fitness. And it also gives you the opportunity to discuss any concerns you might have, such as aches, pains, lump bumps, or changes to your health. Whether you need to book in for hip replacement surgery to reduce hip pain and restore full mobility, or you need to discuss mental health concerns you might have.

 

You will likely feel better getting your health concerns checked out, and it can be a weight off your mind, giving you the freedom to move forward.

 

Practice Self Care

Self-care allows you the opportunity to put yourself first, even if it’s just for a short period of time. Burnout is a real issue in the US right now, and since the pandemic, more people have been suffering the effects of burnout than ever before. To stop this in its tracks and enable you to support your health, you should be looking at ways to include self-care in your daily routine or every week.

 

Self-care can be absolutely anything and everything that boosts your mental health and gives you an outlet to do something beneficial to yourself. It can be turning off your phone and having a digital detox for a few hours or even days. It could be diving into that new book you have been wanting to read, heading off to the cinema to catch the latest release, or hitting the gym to clear your mind. Self-care looks different to different people, but effective self-care means doing something for yourself that nourishes your body and your mind and helps you to feel good about yourself.

 

Improve your Sleep

If you aren’t getting good quality sleep, then your health will suffer, and your energy levels will be flagging. Your body needs sleep to help it process the day’s events and repair itself, ready to take on the following day on. A lack of sleep means that your body isn’t able to recuperate and support you how you need it to.

 

Aim to get between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, remove electronics from the bedroom, avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine before bed, and create a sleeping atmosphere that encourages sleep to help you relax and wind down each night. Use sleeping aids such as lavender, chamomile, melatonin, valerian root, and magnesium.

 

Quit Bad Habits

If you start today in rectifying and eliminating bad habits from your life, then you already have a head start come New Year. Bad habits that are harmful to your health include;

 

  • smoking,
  • excessive alcohol consumption,
  • taking illicit or prescription substances, or
  • engaging in illegal or dangerous behavior.

 

Look at what aspects of your life and habits that you don’t like and want to stop and address when and why you engage in them. When you identify your triggers or patterns to your behavior, you can look at how you can start stopping your reliance on them. Talk to someone about the changes you want to make and get them on board and supportive to help you through this time. Talk to your doctor or get professional help if you think you need it and give yourself small incremental goals to work towards and incentives to get there. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and quitting bad habits will take time, dedication, and determination from where you are to where you want to be.

 

Get Social

Being social is part and parcel of being human, and social contact is something most people instinctively crave. Isolating yourself can help to impound your worries and build stress, so get out and connect with others who are on the same wavelength as you and can help to boost your mental health.

 

You can talk to family and friends more, join in-person or online groups and classes, volunteer at your local community center or charitable organizations, or make a point to get outside more and engage in social activities in your local area. Doing this can help you find something you enjoy and find others to connect with thanks to a shared common interest.

 

Improving your health can be done in many different ways and doesn’t need to be put off until January 1st. Make a list of the changes you want to make and start today. Be it getting those niggling health concerns checked out, improving your diet, fitness levels, or sleep, or simply vowing to be more socially active, commit to it, do it, and reap the benefits now.

 

What To Do When Your Acne Won’t Clear

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Acne affects 85% of young adults. Admittedly, struggling with persistent acne issues can be frustrating, especially when you’ve tried all you can. Sometimes, the blemishes reappear, which can diminish your self-esteem. However, the last thing you want to do is give up. If left untreated, it can leave permanent scars on your skin. Thankfully, you can try several effective solutions even if your acne situation looks like it won’t clear. Here are some of those solutions. 

  • Give your new treatment at least 4 weeks to work

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Understandably, you’re getting impatient with treatments that don’t seem to work, but that could be the problem. Many people give up on treatment after a few days or weeks when they don’t see any improvement. As a result, they end up using one treatment product after another every few days, but studies show that this approach can worsen your acne and cause skin irritation. Anytime you try a new treatment product, give it at least four weeks to work before deciding if it’s not worth your time. If a treatment solution is good for you, you should notice some improvement within 4 to 6 weeks. Some can even take 3 months or more to see the effects. 

  • Treat the different causes

 

Focusing only on the symptom might not help when the underlying causes are still present. Hormonal changes, genetics, bacterial infections, dietary factors, stress, and some cosmetic products are major culprits. What treatment method to use will depend on the underlying cause. For example, you can try hormone balance supplements if your hormones aren’t in sync and are causing your acne. Of course, it’s best to speak with a dermatologist or your doctor before trying out any solution. 

  • Manage your stress levels

 

Studies have identified a strong connection between stress and stubborn breakouts. In other words, the more stressed you are daily, the more acne issues you’ll have, and the more challenging it will be to get rid of them. This is because it triggers hormonal changes and weakens your skin’s immune function. Also, the stress hormone cortisol, released by the body, can worsen an acne breakout. So, if you have a stressful daily life, find ways to ease the burden on your mind and relax. You should notice a significant improvement in your acne situation when you combine stress management with an effective acne medication. 

  • Wash your face twice a day, and after sweating

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Sweat is your number one enemy if you’re struggling with acne, as it can keep the acne-causing bacteria in place. As if that’s not enough, sweat (particularly when combined with heat and friction) can clog your pores, leading to new breakouts while worsening the old ones. Therefore, make it a point to wash your face at least twice daily and after sweating to help clear stubborn acne breakouts. For better results, do this as soon as you wake up in the morning when you’re ready to jump into bed, and whenever you sweat. 

 

Enter to win Storytime Backgammon

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Story Time Learning, the company best known for the smash hit Story Time Chess, is poised to take over the board game aisle once again with the launch of Story Time Backgammon! Backgammon is my absolute favorite game to play. I can’t even tell you how many competitions I’ve had over the years with my husband and son. It is easy and fun to play, is challenging and and teaches strategy and comprehensive thinking skills. 

 

Much like Story Time Chess, Story Time Backgammon utilizes a unique cast of characters and fun interactive stories to explain gameplay. This story-methodology helps kids (and adults) learn the game while adding a new layer of fun and excitement to the overall gameplay.  

 

Story Time Backgammon tells the tale of a Viking chieftain, Chompus the Great, and a swashbuckling pirate, Peglegra the Bold. Aided by magical dice and their animal companions, Wind and Wave, Chompus and Peglegra race their ships from dock to dock in search of treasure and glory!  

 

Story Time Backgammon

Story Time Backgammon tells the tale of a Viking chieftain, Chompus the Great, and a swashbuckling pirate, Peglegra the Bold. Aided by magical dice and their animal companions, Wind and Wave, Chompus and Peglegra race their ships from dock to dock in search of treasure and glory!  Ages 3+, MSRP: $39.99, Available mid-November on storytimelearning.com and Amazon (Affiliate link. As an Amazon affiliate, I receive a small incentive one purchase is made using my link.) Makes a great gift!

 

 



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Holiday TOY Guide 2023

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Snuggle Puppy Hero

Not just pet’s but also people. For over 25 years, Snuggle Puppy® has been the go-to, all natural answer for your anxious pet. Snuggle Puppy HERO® is now landing – ready to give comforting hugs to people, too! Our exclusive Real-Feel Heartbeat® is what makes all the difference.

 

GooToobz and DoodleJamz

The new GooToobz Sips and GooToobz Gamers are a line of transparent, sensory tubes filled with a satisfying mix of goo, glitter and beads – super on trend! GooToobz Sips are designed to look just like favorite trending drinks like Bubble Tea, Milk Shake and fizzy Soda Pop! GooToobz Gamers are designed to replicate classic video game controllers. Both are available on Amazon!

Palm Pals

Perfection in the palm of your hand, Palm Pals are wee-sized plushies eager to make your acquaintance. With a variety of collection groups to pick from, watch as your Palm Pals collection grows with crazy cute characters. Collect them all to see each of their personalities shine and see which one will be your next favorite.

 

NeeDoh

We have been huge fans of NeeDoh for awhile now.  I am always looking for great fidget toys for my little guy and I love that no matter how many times we drop, squeeze, and play with these they have never popped on us.  They are a great toy to keep around the house for when its getting a little too much for little guy.  He can just grab one an play with it to calm down.

MagiCube

 

My son loves these.  We have been buying him sets for a few years now and I always find him playing with them.  He loves to build different things and even uses them when we are learning math.  These are not only a fun toys for kids but a great learning tool. What started out as the Original Magicube system has now become a world of magnetic building blocks with the addition of three new shapes: the half cube, quarter circle and the half sphere. The construction possibilities are boundless and your imagination will fly higher and higher! Characters, animals, structures: you will be surprised how many things you can invent.

 

Buzz Bee Toys

If you have not checked out Buzz Bee Toys yet.  They are a must this holiday season.  I love that the triggers on these are so easy if you have little one that their hands are not that strong they can still play.  They have a ton of different shapes and sizes and they are a blast to play with. The ez- Fire Blasters are going to be the hit of the holidays.  Make sure to get one for everyone in the family you will be having hours of fun.

 

Pinata Smash Lings

OMG these are so cute and if you have a little one that loves surprise toys then Piñata Smashlings are a must.  They have so many you can collect and they are at a great price point.  I love the mystery boxes for stocking stuffers.

PLAYMOBIL 1.2.3 Adventure Tower with Ice Cream Booth:
Come play and learn with this PLAYMOBIL 1.2.3 set! Turn the handle and watch as the ferris wheel sets in motion by moving the PLAYMOBIL figures down the slide all by itself! Weee! Kids can learn how to match objects and colors by placing the colors of the ice cream sticks to it’s holders and placing the figures to the appropriate seat! This kind of creative play with figures also trains fine motor skills and initiates first role play!
(MSRP $49.99, Ages 18 months+ ) Available on Playmobil.us
Bumpas (Good Soul Brands):
Who doesn’t love a good comfort hug? Bumpas are lovable plush toy friends who you can play and cuddle with. This huggable friend is weighted to provide a sense of comfort and security when you need it most! Bumpas’ arms are perfectly sized to give realistic-feeling hugs. Choose your favorite comfort friend from 4 available Bumpas characters: creative and quirky Shin Shin, daring and adventurous Zeek, gentle and soulful Oz, and cheery and encouraging Lucky!
(Ages 3+ / MSRP $45.99) Available on Amazon.
The Original Weighted Infinity Flipper (Good Soul Brands):
Want the ultimate flipping experience?The Original Weighted Infinity Flipper delivers hours of endless fun, comfort AND a tactile experience for your fingertips! Simply flip it back and forth, to create a mesmerizing motion that keeps your hands engaged and your mind focused. Available with a variety of textures and colors, each delivering sensory stimulation which can help ease stress and anxiety for all!
(Ages 3+ / MSRP $9.99) Buy now on Amazon  Available October on Sowa-Sowa.com
Squinkies Collector Pack (Blip Toys):
 Squinkies are B-A-C-K! Collect all 72 Squinkie figures! The TOTY (Toy of the Year)-award-winning, super squashy, micro collectible characters and playsets that took the toy world by storm in 2010 are back and squishier than ever! Considered the original unboxing and first micro collectible toy, over 500 million have been sold in over 2000 different styles!nStart your Squinkies collection with this 12 pack of original characters – 8 in traditional clear capsules and 4 in surprise pink capsules!!  (MSRP $14.99; Ages 5+) Available on Amazon.
NINJA KIDZ TV Giant Mystery Ninja Ball (Blip Toys):
Kidz can become ninjas with each ball containing 25+ surprises! 5 Ninja Kidz Action Figures with articulation, 1 ninja mask and belt, 2 pieces ninja battle gear, 6 ninja throwing stars, 2 sticky stars with 6 sticky star targets, 2 Mission Cards, 1 sticker sheet and 1 collector card. This Giant Mystery Ninja Ball doubles as a storage container and includes a detachable shield for the ultimate ninja play!
(MSRP $52.99, Ages 3+) Available on Amazon.
DinoMazing (Hey Buddy Hey Pal): 
Kids an explore their inner Paleontologist! Prehistoric fun, decorate your own dinosaur eggs! Pop in one of the included plastic eggs and let the decorating begin! The machine holds and spins the eggs while you use the marker to create stripes, lines, and other fun designs, all while eggs-posing the cracks. When finished decorating, kids can “crack” open the shell to discover a jurassic ‘surprise’ miniature and collectible dinosaur covered in colored slime! The dinosaurs’ head and limbs are all interchangeable – swap them out to create your own dino breed! Collect all six dinosaurs, including a T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Velociraptor and Ankylosaurus.
(MSRP $34.99, Ages 3+) Available on Amazon.
 
TreeMendous (Hey Buddy Hey Pal):
The perfect DIY craft to embrace the holiday season! The TreeMendous Ornament Decorator from Hey Buddy Hey Pal is a fun and easy way to make perfect, hand-decorated ornaments for the holiday tree! Shaped like a Christmas  tree itself, makes it the perfect holiday activity. Place one of the ornaments included with the kit into the tree-shaped decorator and let the fun begin! The machine holds and spins the ornament while the markers are used to create stripes, line and other designs!
(MSRP $29.99, Ages +3+) Available on Amazon.
 
GooGames (Sky Castle):
Durable, travel-friendly, and oh-so-fun, GooGames is the perfect toy for your little ones! They’re hand-held, sensory water games that you can squish and squish to play! Each GooGame is accompanied by multiple removable challenge cards, each one offering three levels of difficulty – easy, advanced, and expert. Perfect for on-the-go entertainment that feels like a smartphone but without the screen time, GooGames blends play and sensory stimulation into an irresistible, pocket-sized experience! Series 1 offers 3 styles: Candy Craze, Fruit Catcher, Treasure Hunt.
(MSRP $9.99, Ages 3+) Available on Amazon October 2023.
You’re Getting Old (Vango):
Do you think that age is just a number? Play against your fellow millennial friends to determine who’s managed to hold onto some semblance of their youth! With moving your mini-avocado playing piece along your path to getting old card, there are 300 available cards with prompts. Each features two prompts: an “Old” prompt like “ You’ve scrolled through Spotify and thought to yourself, “Who the hell are these people?” If you have, woah you’re getting old and need to move forward a space. You can regain your youth by answering the “Redeem” prompts on the cards! The first player to reach the last space is the loser. The player with the lowest space wins the game and gets the satisfaction knowing they are younger…at heart.
(MSRP $19.97, Ages 18-45) Available on Amazon.
BIZYBOO (Vango):
Amid the explosion of toddler busy bags on Etsy and across social media, comes new BIZYBOO Hide ’N’ Seek Busy Bags from Vango! Soft, fuzzy, portable and mess-free, BIZYBOO Hide ’N’ Seek Busy Bags have been delightfully reimagined as 12 different preschool-friendly characters. Toddlers can have fun simply squishing and squeezing their BIZYBOO. Plus, older kids can search for different hidden objects themed to each character using the custom attached card that lists both visual and written prompts. They are are fun way for kids ages 2 to 5 to improve their fine motor skills, concentration and problem solving abilities. Plus they are a great way to keep them busy on trips, in a waiting room or a restaurant! (MSRP $8.97, Ages 2+) Available on Amazon.

 

Spudsters By Aurora

Welcome to Spudsters by Aurora World, where charming potato-shaped plushies bring a playful twist to cuddly companions. These unique potato plush creations blend lovable animal traits with the delightful shape of a spud, offering heartwarming cuteness and creativity.

Spudsters embody playful imagination, merging favorite animals with the whimsy of a potato’s form. With their rounded bodies and fluffy texture, they’re as soft as mashed potatoes and irresistibly huggable.

 

Poptaters

Iconic Potato Head combined with pop-culture legends creates a cool and hilarious collection of Spud Mashups featuring your favorite characters! Poptaters bring excitement to a new generation of Potato Head fans and collectors.

World’s Smallest

The World’s Smallest are so much fun.  These are tiny versions of the big size toys and they are real.  You can really play each game and play with each figurine like the big one.  I love that these are fun to play with and also great accessories for any doll house.

Pudgy Penguins

OMG I go to check these out at Sweet Suite this year and they are so cute.  You really do want to collect and cuddle them all

The Pudgy Penguins toys come in a variety of collectible figure forms: 4.5-inch with interchangeable accessories, 6.5-inch with included positive messaging and affirmation signs, and 1.5-inch surprise penguin figure in an Igloo. Each figure comes with an official, scannable, redeemable code that unlocks a digital penguin customization using different trait boxes. That way consumers can obtain rare and epic traits and have a one-of-a-kind forever Pudgy Penguin registered to their name on the blockchain. You can even trade the traits on the Pudgy Penguin marketplace!

 

Sonic

How cute are the new toys celebrating the new Sonic movie.  I can’t wait to see what mystery toys I get.

Farewell, Old Abode. How To Say Goodbye To Your Former Home

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Saying goodbye to your home and moving to a new one should be simple. After all, it’s just a house. 

 

But, of course, homes are more than brick-and-mortar. These residences contain precious memories that will last a lifetime. Many people stay in the same house for their entire lives, so moving can have a profound psychological impact. While local movers can take care of your belongings and unpack them at your new location, they can’t take care of how you feel. That’s your responsibility. 

 

The purpose of this post is to provide you with ways to say goodbye to your old abode. Here are some ideas. 

 

Create A Memory Book

 

Sometimes, leaving your old home is inevitable. You have to move for work, family, or some other reason you can’t avoid. When this happens, creating a memory book to remember your property can help significantly. Adding photos and images to a scrapbook can conserve memories and help you avoid feeling like you’re leaving the good times behind. 

 

Creating a memory book shouldn’t take long, but there’s no need to rush it. After all, it’s something you’ll use to remember your home for years to come. 

 

Leave Something Behind

 

You can also say goodbye to an old abode by leaving various things behind for the new people moving in. Bags for the children or wine in the cellar can be great housewarming gifts that make new people feel welcome. 

 

However, leaving things behind can also have a positive psychological effect. By leaving some possessions with the new homeowners, you can feel like a part of you is still there and making a difference. 

 

Don’t Rush To Sell

 

Another option is to slow down the sales process. You don’t have to rush and get the whole thing wrapped up in a couple of weeks. 

 

Slowing down gives you time to think and opens up more options. You may find that your circumstances change during the transaction and you can stay where you are right now. You may also discover that your reasons for moving become more compelling, making it easier to let go. 

 

Take Some Photos

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You could also say goodbye by hiring a professional to take photos of your home as it was when you left. This way, you have a permanent memory you can take with you, regardless of what life throws at you. 

 

Taking photos of the interior and exterior can be an excellent way to feel good about your home. You can remember how you decorated it and use some of the ideas in your new property or accommodation. That way, you can make it feel like you are still living in the same place, even if you’re moving halfway across the country. 

 

Remember That People Make A Home

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Finally, it is worth reminding yourself that it’s people who make a home. Wherever they are, that’s where your home should be. An empty building doesn’t have any value in itself and won’t create any memories of its own. 

Top Tips For Combating Pregnancy Sickness

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Although they call it morning sickness, nausea and sickness can happen at any time of day during pregnancy. Feeling nauseous or being sick can make it more difficult to go about your day as you normally would. You may not feel well enough to go to work or you may not want to socialize the way you used to.

 

Combating pregnancy sickness can be tough but the more you know about what to expect, the more prepared you can be. Here are some tips on getting through pregnancy sickness.

Eat a Balanced Diet

When and what you eat might change during your pregnancy. You may find that you’re not able to stomach certain foods and you can’t get enough of others. This is often referred to as cravings. 

 

For some women, pregnancy sickness only lasts for the first few weeks of pregnancy. For others, it can last the whole pregnancy. It’s important to do your best to eat a healthy diet and take supplements where needed.

 

Drink Plenty of Fluid

There’s nothing better than drinking water during pregnancy for sickness. If you are sick during your pregnancy, you may lose a lot of fluid. It’s important to replenish this fluid as often as you can. Your growing baby will need this fluid to develop well.

 

If you have trouble keeping water down because it’s tasteless, try flavoring your water with fruit instead. If you can’t keep any fluids down, you’ll need to visit your health professional as soon as possible.

Find A Pregnancy Group

Sickness can make you want to hide away until it’s over but getting out and socializing with others is a great way to take your mind off things. Becoming a parent, especially for the first time, can be daunting. That worry can make nausea and sickness worse.

 

There are many groups and forums that provide information and advice for expectant mothers. For example, Embrace Grace is a group dedicated to pregnant teenagers and provides support throughout the entirety of pregnancy. Whether it’s your first child or not, or if the pregnancy was planned or not, there is support to be accessed in your area.

Find Your Triggers

You may start to notice that your nausea and sickness only happens around certain smells or tastes. For instance, some women suddenly find it difficult to walk into a bakery. Others may find it difficult to travel and develop severe travel sickness.

 

Once you know what is likely to make you feel unwell, you can try your best to avoid it. It can also help to carry a scent that you do like with you. When you come into contact with a scent that makes you nauseous, use your preferred scent to mask the unpleasant scent.

Ginger

Ginger is widely known as something that can help nausea and sickness. Fortunately, it comes in many forms and you can use it in whichever way suits you. For instance, some  expectant mothers like to add a slice of ginger to hot tea and sip it when they feel nauseous.

 

You can also find ginger popsicles, lollipops, and cake. For those having difficulty eating and drinking during pregnancy, ginger capsules are also available from most health stores. Although it isn’t a cure, ginger can help nausea and sickness to subside for long enough for you to eat a healthy meal.

 

Fresh Air

It sounds simple but fresh air can do you the world of good when you’re pregnant and feeling unwell. If you’re at home or at work and waves of nausea start to kick in, try stepping outside for a few minutes to get some fresh air. Inhaling outdoor air and the change of scenery can help you to control any feelings of sickness and go back to getting on with your day.

 

Doctors recommend that pregnant women continue to exercise lightly throughout their pregnancy. A simple twenty minute walk each day can help you to fight off nausea, keep you healthy, and aid you in giving birth too.

Ask For Help

Pregnancy sickness shouldn’t be just one of those things you put up with because you’re pregnant. If you’re really struggling to get through your day, it’s important to talk to your health professional about it. Your doctor may be able to prescribe anti-sickness medication that can help you to get through the worst of the symptoms.

 

Asking your doctor for help can also help to ensure you aren’t suffering from anything more serious, like Hyperemesis Gravidarum. 

 

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GIVEAWAY: Bentkey Kids Streaming Service Ends 11/10/23 #Bentkey

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Bentkey.

 

It is so different in just a few years.  I remember when I had little guy my DVR was filled with just his shows.  We did not have streaming services and it drove me nuts.  I love that now there is streaming services just for our little ones. We can now get them fun and safe shows right away and not have to search.  This is awesome

 

ABOUT Bentkey
Bentkey is a kids entertainment streaming service that includes original and licensed content and characters that families will love, and parents can trust. Bentkey is dedicated to creating the next generation of timeless stories that transport kids into a world of adventure, imagination, and joy. Bentkey’s new app is available now with over 150 episodes of 16 shows — including four Bentkey originals. Over the last year, Bentkey has produced four original series called Bentkey Adventures. New episodes will arrive every Saturday morning, and new series will be added to Bentkey on an ongoing basis.

Bentkey’s dedicated team curates content from around the world that they would trust their kids with. They watch every minute of every show to ensure they are great for kids while never insulting your values.

Download the app to watch free episodes and get to know the characters. To access the full library, become a Bentkey subscriber and unlock:

  • Exclusive new Bentkey Adventures
  • Hundreds, and soon to be thousands, of hand-curated episodes for kids and family viewing
  • New episodes every Saturday
  • Access across multiple devices so you can watch your favorites on mobile, tablets, and TV apps
  • Entirely ad-free platform
ABOUT A Wonderful Day with Mabel Maclay:
 

“A Wonderful Day With Mabel Maclay” is a happy, wholesome children’s show that celebrates creativity and inspires viewers to think, feel, connect, and create. Mabel and her dog, Jasper, make neat gadgets, complete fun projects, visit with interesting friends, sing sweet songs, and read charming books. With imaginative details everywhere you look, the show encourages kids in this increasingly loud, busy, fast-paced world to slow down and take the time to wonder. 

CAST:  Katy Chase as ‘Mabel,’ Ryan Chase as ‘Find-It Fred,’ and Rickey Boyd as ‘Jasper’

ABOUT Chip Chilla:

 invites you to join the adventures of a close-knit family of homeschooled chinchillas: Chum Chum (Rob Schneider), Chinny (Laura Osnes), Charla, Chip, Chubbly, and their pet, Bug. In each episode, Mom and Dad create a world of wonder and excitement where the kids get to discover everything from world history to classic books and, most importantly, how to care for others. At its heart, “Chip Chilla” is a celebration of a family that deeply loves each other and has a blast while learning lessons that will last a lifetime. CAST: Josiah Hidalgo as ‘Chip,’ Lucy Capri as ‘Charla, ’Deacon Branscum as ‘Chubbly,’ Laura Osnes as ‘Chinny’ and Rob Schneider as ‘Chum Chum.’

The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for Kids.

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We got this awesome cookbook free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are our own.

 

I know this cookbook says for kids, but I think it’s really for anyone.  If you are a Hocus Pocus lover then this is a must have to any collection.

The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for Kids has a ton of amazing recipes that your whole family will love.  They are not just recipes that you will eat during Halloween you are going to love them all year round.

The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for
Kids: 50 Fun and Easy Recipes for Tricks, Treats, and
Spooky Eats Inspired by the Halloween Classic by Bridget
Thoreson [ISBN: 978-1646045457; $17.95; Ulysses Press;
September 2023], a kid-friendly follow-up to the USA Today
best-seller The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook (Ulysses
Press, 2021).
Craft some fun kitchen magic just in time for Halloween with

more than 50 recipes inspired by the two movies. These kid-
friendly ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions are perfect

for All Hallow’s Eve, Salem Scare Fest, or any time of year.
Young witches and wizards will learn to conjure:
• Magicae “Mac”-xima n’ Cheese
• Harvest Vegetable Pizza
• “A Good Zombie” Toast
• Life Potion Punch
• Fully Charged Crystal Candy
• And more!

Snuggle Puppy Hero #SnugglePuppyHero

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We got the Snuggle Puppy Hero free in exchange for an honest post.  All opinions are our own.

As most of you know I have a wonderful autistic little guy.  One thing we have always done for him is make sure he has a safe place and that bed time is always a place he can relax.  He loved his puppies, but they are anything but relaxing to him.  Snuggle Puppy Hero was perfect for him.  He has a puppy friend that helps clam’s him down and he can snuggle with.

I love that this is also a calm down item for our dog.  We have a 16 year old girl who does not like storms.  They can be really stressful for her and she can not snuggle up with these guys with a heartbeat and it helps keep her calm.  Really I don’t know anyone or any animal that would not be comforted by this amazing little guy.

For over 25 years, Snuggle Puppy® has been the go-to, all natural answer for your anxious pet. Snuggle Puppy HERO® is now landing – ready to give comforting hugs to people, too! Our exclusive Real-Feel Heartbeat® is what makes all the difference.

Maintaining A Property Is Important, And Here’s What You Need To Do

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Maintaining a property is not something that you can just do the bare minimum with and hope that this is enough. It’s not, and that’s something that many people learn the hard way, but we don’t want you to be one of those people. We want you to listen to what we have to say, and really take in the advice that we are going to give you about maintaining your property going forward.

We know that it’s not always easy, especially when you take into account how many things you actually have to do, but it’s possible. You can’t just let this go because your property will end up being a right state, which is not something that you want to happen. So, what do you need to do to keep your property maintained properly? Let’s take a look.

 

Regular Electric/Plumbing Checks

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First on the list we’re going to recommend that you conduct regular plumbing and electric checks throughout your property. What we mean by this is that you should be doing things like checking your electrical sockets to ensure that they are safe, and that there are no frayed or fraying wires on your appliances. If you notice that there is an issue, then the best thing that you can do is look into residential electrician services near you so that you don’t have to try and do this yourself. It’s never a good idea to get involved with the electrics of your property without the proper training as you could hurt yourself, or make the issue worse.

 

The same can be said for plumbing, never try to touch a plumbing issue if you don’t know what’s going on. Indicators that you have problems with your plumbing will be things like leaking pipes, taps that won’t turn on, water that won’t heat up and so on. If you keep a lookout for these things, you should know quite quickly if there is an issue.

 

Roof Inspections

 

Roof inspections are another thing that you need to be completing on a regular basis. Do you understand how important your roof is to your property? Without it you are entirely vulnerable, so you want to ensure that it is in the best condition possible at all times. It is possible to carry out this inspection yourself, but you need to be brave enough to get on the roof, and then know that your balance is solid as you wander around. You’re looking for anything that looks like it could be out of place, anything that looks like it’s missing, or any other indicators that something is wrong. If there is a leak inside coming from your ceiling, then start with the area it’s coming from and work your way around.

 

If you’re worried that you’re going to miss something, there are professionals who can come and do this for you. They know what they are looking for, and if there is a problem they will be able to fix it as soon as possible.

 

Do The Little Tasks As You Go

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One of the main problems that people find with their property is that all of those little maintenance tasks have been building and building, and now there is an overflowing list of things that you need to do. These are the small ones such as filling in any holes that you find around your property, cleaning up after yourself as you go, and basic things like this. If you do them when they appear, it will take you seconds or minutes. If you let them all pile up and then try to tackle them as one, it’s going to take you hours.

 

If you do the little tasks as you go, your property will always be in the best possible condition. Seeing as you will be fixing everything that’s not quite right as and when it arises, things are getting done, leaving no room for things to be wrong.

 

Garden Maintenance

 

Most people hate tending to their garden, but if you want a garden then this is the price that you have to pay. You can’t just let it turn into an overgrown nightmare while you sit inside pretending that this isn’t happening and that there isn’t a lot of work that needs to be done out there. You’ve got to pull your head out of the sand and start making the effort when it comes to your garden! Get the mower out and get that grass back down to a reasonable length so that you don’t feel like you’re wandering through a jungle when you step outside of your back door. Pull out any and all weeds that you see, and make sure that you are watering any flowers that you do have. It won’t take long if you keep on top of it, but it will be a good job to get it back into shape.

 

Check Out The Gutters

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The final thing that we’re going to say is that you need to check out the gutters, because they have the ability to cause mayhem with your home. If you don’t empty these, they are going to get clogged up with leaves, dirt and other trash that gets collected, meaning that the water can’t pass through and drain. When this happens, it can cause damp and leaks to enter your property, so it’s best to check these regularly. If you don’t want to handle this yourself, we’re sure one of the neighborhood high school boys wouldn’t mind making some extra money.

 

There are lots of things that come together to make up the overall presentation of the property, and you’ve got to make sure that you have taken care of every single one of them. It’s not okay to just complete some of the maintenance tasks, hoping that this is enough to get you by when you know that there is more that needs to be done. Maintaining your property is important, and you need to be willing to put effort into this if you’re ever going to see success. Keep on top of it, and we assure you that it makes it so much easier.