Have You Checked Out The New Craze Candy Charcuterie Boards

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When I saw that Candy Charcuterie Boards were a thing I knew I was going to be in Love.  As most of you know I can not pass up great candy and Bazooka Candy Brands are some of my favorite.

This beautiful one can be found on Insatgram here 

With so many different candy’s you can create some amazing boards.  Plus you still have time to run to the store before Easter and wow your hostess with a awesome home made Candy Charcuterie Boards.

 

Want a little more time and someone else to make it for you.  They are even available for purchase through their Instagram channels.

If you really want to excel at the #Sharenting game (Yes, it’s a thing, and you guessed it – it’s the obsession millennials moms have in sharing their parenting online) you’ll need the best candy selection for your candy charcuterie!

Stock up on your candy here and get creating

Giveaway: Three Paws and the Secret Cave

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Book Three in The Three Paws Series

 

NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK TACKLES TOUGH TOPIC OF LOSING A GRANDPARENT, PET OR OTHER LOVED ONE AND CELEBRATING LIFE WHILE WE HAVE THE CHANCE

 

Children’s book author Karen Struck loves writing stories that make kids smile, but also learn valuable lessons. In her latest release in the Three Paws series, Three Paws and the Secret Cave [Page Publishing, Spring 2021, 978-1662407499] she isn’t shying away from a tough yet valuable lesson everyone encounters at some point: losing a loved one.


Three Paws and the Secret Cave jumps right back into the lives of Boots, the three-legged Grizzly bear and his wild group of friends as they go on adventures in the Alaskan wilderness. Boots and his friends have had many great times together over the years, but now are faced with an inevitable part of life. Cappy, the elderly mountain goat, is nearing the end of his physical journey on earth. His granddaughter, Scarlet, is very close to him. But when he leaves the goat herd, without an explanation, Scarlet is frantic to uncover the mystery behind his disappearance. Young Scarlet leads her wilderness friends in a celebration of life as she and her friends honor her beloved grandfather. Join Scarlet, Boots, Chinook, Sockeye, Pepe, Cyrus and Blizzard as they trek along the rugged mountaintop in search of Cappy and the secret cave.

 

Around the launch of Three Paws and the Secret Cave, Struck is available for interviews, Q&A’s, and byline articles and can discuss topics such as:

∙ The importance of celebrating each new day as a gift, and how to communicate that to children

∙ What it means to celebrate one’s life while they are still alive, and what it means to celebrate after someone’s passing

∙ Tips for when children are grieving a pet. What is the “Rainbow Bridge?”

∙ Some ways we can remember our loved ones (animals included) after they have departed

∙ How we can offer support to someone who is grieving

 

“As a registered nurse, I have had the opportunity to work in a nursing home as well as hospitals in oncology, adult and pediatric intensive care units. I have dealt with transitioning from life to death on multiple occasions and all ages,” Struck says. “ I hope The Secret Cave helps little ones understand that the death experience is a tough but natural part of the human experience. And, by understanding that, it can inspire us to live more fully, each and every day while we can, celebrating our lives and the lives of others along the way.”

KAREN STRUCK discovered the joy of children’s literature as she read to her daughter each night. She was inspired by the Harry Potter book series, and decided to take writing courses through the Institute of Children’s Literature. 

Karen is also a registered nurse and works in the aesthetic industry, performing laser treatments combined with injectables for skin rejuvenation. She works with her husband, Steve, a plastic surgeon in Atherton, California. Residing in Los Gatos, California, Karen has a daughter named Rachel and two stepchildren, Danni and Evan Struck.

Connect with Karen on Instagram  and Facebook, and at www.karenstruckauthor.com.

Three Paws and the Secret Cave is available through Amazon and other major booksellers. 

 

 

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You Can Now Have Your Own Hollywood Mirror

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We got this great mirror free in exchange for an honest review.  All Opinions are our own

I have a beautiful antique makeup table that I love.  It has been in my family for years.  The only thing is with some of these old tables the mirrors are not that great.  The room it is in is also pretty dark.  I have been doing my makeup in that room and when I leave the house I always see streaks that I could not see before.

With this great Hollywood Mirror I can not see everything.  This mirror comes already assembled so all I had to do was take it out of the package, plug it in and set on the table.  It lights up bright enough for me to see everything and it is sturdy.  It came with 2 magnifying mirrors too so I can really see everything.

Best of all this mirror will not break the bank. Right now it is on amazon with free prime shipping for only $139.99.

 

 

Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day on March 20

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We got these Very Hungry Caterpillar toys free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are our own.

Did you miss Very Hungry Caterpillar day?  No worries you can have your very own Very Hungry Caterpillar day any time of the year with these great Very Hungry Caterpillar Items.  When I was younger there was nothing more I wanted then another good book and this book was always one of my favorite.

Very Hungry Caterpillar  was a book that every kid I knew loved and now my son loves it too.  We just started homeschooling and I love that I can incorporate the toys, clothes, and even a cute towel with the book.  I am making reading fun and hopefully starting a spark of love for reading with my little guy too.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Garden Picnic Magna-Tiles

New and limited edition! Spring has sprung and new beginnings are about to emerge upon us. Just like in this Very Hungry Caterpillar, Garden Picnic Magna-tiles® Structure Set, the caterpillar is making his way through yummy eats, getting ready for his beautiful metamorphosis into a spring butterfly. Help him make his way with this smart and wildly delightful set of Magna-tiles with hands-on learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. Build his cocoon, join him for a snack, or make his journey your own. You will be pleasantly surprised at the amount of play patterns your kiddo can come up with!

Ages 3+. $39.99.

Very Hungry Caterpillar double-sided puzzle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar helps teach children colors and shapes with this 2-sided floor puzzle. One side features a beautiful rainbow filled with colors, and the other side introduces eight unique shapes. This puzzle features giant pieces and is 3 feet x 2 feet in size!

Ages 3+. $13.99.



Let’s Feed The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a board game based on Eric Carle’s best-selling book, in which children move their caterpillars from fruit to fruit, collecting a unique butterfly puzzle piece whenever they stop to eat. The first player to collect all five puzzle pieces and build a beautiful butterfly wins the game

Ages 3+.

 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Zip-Up Romper One-Piece by Baby Mori

 

Ensure little ones sleep every night of the week with our The Very Hungry Caterpillar Romper One-Piece. Made from breathable organic cotton and bamboo, the sleepsuit is designed to keep them cool when it’s warm. A zip down the front makes those night time changes a little simpler. Made from our signature 30% organic cotton and 70% bamboo fabric.

$32.50.

 

 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Hooded Toddler Towel by Baby Mori

Make bathtime an adventure with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Hooded Toddler Towel. The hood features a little face and antenna to turn your toddler into a caterpillar too. The towel is made from organic micro cotton which is soft on the skin and highly absorbent.

$44.00

Eric Carle Fruit T-Shirt

Don’t forget about mom and dad! Rock the classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this tee!

$25 at Pacsun

What Are The Best Career Switches For A Pandemic?

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Whether you want to do it or not, a career change during a pandemic could be inevitable. Some people lose their jobs, others see new opportunities and grab them with both hands. Securing your future isn’t wrong, which is why you should do what you feel is best for you and your loved ones.

The trick is to choose wisely. Life is unpredictable right now, and a modicum of certainty will only help you through this difficult period. So, if you’re wondering what the best career switches during a pandemic are, you can find them underneath by continuing reading.

Data Admin

Companies have lost a lot and can’t afford to lose anything else. That’s why they are investing what few resources they have left in database administrators. Data admin employees are tasked with backing up sensitive information and ensuring it isn’t deleted should anything go wrong. You will require extensive experience in the sector to land a job, but if you have it, there are more roles available now than at any point in the past. Even if you don’t have a computer science degree, knowledge of programs such as Oracle will help. Plus, you can do it remotely from the comfort of your living room.

Online Learning 

One of the features to focus on is industries that are still hiring. After all, demand is high and there aren’t many positions on offer. Thankfully, the way the pandemic has panned out means that online learning has boomed in the past twelve months. With more kids at home, the need for remote classes and activities is imperative. And, you don’t need a teaching degree. A lot of the skills are transferable, which means they are open to people who have trained others. Just make sure that your resume stands out when you frame your experience.

Delivery Driver

Supermarkets and digital retailers have come out of the pandemic with more money in the back pockets. They are pandemic-proof. If anything, the demand has been so high that they have needed to expand their workforces to keep up. As a result, delivery driver jobs are often posted online. The great things about these positions are varied. For example, you have some job security. Also, you get to leave the house daily and won’t be stuck indoors. The pay is healthy. And, you’re essentially a key worker doing their bit for others during a challenging period. If that isn’t reason enough to consider a career switch to driving, what is?!

Entrepreneur

Startups have been popping up like moles for the better part of a year. This is because people have come to the conclusion that they might as well work for themselves than somebody else. Launching an SME is risky since the vast majority fail within five to ten years. However, there are niches that didn’t exist before the pandemic that you might be able to exploit. Imagine having the power to do what you wanted to do, and not what others told you to do.

What career would you choose?

Confetti Eggs Craft Inspired by The Legend of Korra Limited Edition Steelbook

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Happy Easter from Team Avatar! In celebration of the holiday and the recent release of The Legend of Korra – The Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook Collection, now available on Blu-ray Steelbook, we’re so excited to share this super fun and colorful Pro-Bending Confetti Eggs craft. Simply post the button below to your blog/socials so that your followers and their kids can bring a little pro-bending spirit to their spring celebrations!

 


Synopsis:
The spirit of the Avatar lives on in the complete series of The Legend of Korra. Relive every moment from all four books. From meeting Avatar Korra, a teenage girl from the Southern Water Tribe, in Book One, to opening the spirit portal and entering a new age where spirits and mankind coexist in Books Two and Three, to embarking on a journey of self-discovery and restoring balance to the Earth Kingdom in Book Four, fans won’t want to miss a second of air, earth, water and firebending in this complete collection!

Pokémon releases first book series for preschoolers from Pikachu Press

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Today, The Pokémon Company International launched “Pokémon Primers,” a new book series that helps children develop a foundation for learning subjects like the alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes—all set in the world of Pokémon! The first entries in the series, “Pokémon Primers: ABC” and “Pokémon Primers: 123” are perfect for families as they spend more time together, and are now available at participating retailers around the world.

This series marks the first published product designed for preschoolers from Pikachu Press, the official publishing imprint from The Pokémon Company International. Illustrated and designed in-house, these books feature cute illustrations of popular Pokémon in a high-quality board book style with over 100 flaps for children to interact with.

 

Featuring adorable illustrations of popular Pokémon, as well as captivating storylines, “Pokémon Primers” come in a high-quality board book style with over 100 flaps for children to interact with while developing a foundation for learning. For kids and parents new to Pokémon, each book includes pronunciation guides for each Pokémon named.

Started in 2012, Pikachu Press is the publishing imprint from The Pokémon Company International and delivers exciting titles and formats, such as activity, sticker, and pop-up books, that are perfect for children and young-at-heart Pokémon fans.

To learn more about “Pokémon Primers,” please visit https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/learn-to-read-with-pokemon-primers-abc-book-and-pokemon-primers-123-book.

Moving? Packing Your Possessions Well Can Alleviate Stress

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What, would you say, is the most stressful aspect of moving? You will no doubt forgive us for assuming that some level of stress is involved no matter what – anyone who has moved, even across the road, understands this when the time comes. That said, when we identify just what areas are the most stressful, we can plan ahead for them, and alleviate an undue sense of concern.

 

So, what would it be? You may dislike simply uprooting the anchor of your life and placing it somewhere totally different. Perhaps you’re not too keen on that small interval between locking up and leaving your old house and waiting to travel to your new place, accepting the keys, the period between which renders you quasi-homeless. For us, it’s packing our belongings. No matter how clean and tidy you are, you always seem to notice just how many unnecessary possessions or weird artifacts you have when it comes time to organizing them and sending them across.

 

So, in order to alleviate your stress, let’s discuss a few great ways to counter this problem:

 

Organize Large To Small

 

Worthwhile packing and moving services, like SMARTBOX Solutions, Inc. use a form of logic to make sure that your property is packaged together and organized well. You may think of this as a more advanced form of tetris, where laying regular boxes as appropriate and purposefully is vastly more helpful than packing all items haphazardly. Splitting that into a room-by-room packaging effort can help you easily when you come to unpack. Just reverse the process, and you’re golden.

 

Pre-Pack Valuables

 

Pre-packing valuables can make a tremendous difference and it helps you avoid worrying about your most prized items. We would also recommend checking up with your moving company, because some may wish to pack your best items themselves to ensure their insurance is fully documented and proven in advance. Pre-packing valuables can also help you more readily store them together, or perhaps take them in separate trips, just in case something happens. You may also decide to use storage solutions such as a storage locker secured by a company each and every night – this can help if you have a range of bulky items you would rather not bring to your home just yet.

 

Use A Reliable Service

 

Use the best and most reliable service for your needs, not the cheapest one on offer. This might involve making sure they can travel internationally, or that they’re happy to meet you a day later as you spend a night in a hotel when driving to your new place. Some services may even be able to help or refer you to others offering worthwhile utilities, such as moving specialists possessions. Moving horses from field to field, for instance, will quite clearly require more than just the standard removals firm. It can really helpful to think along these lines.

 

With this advice, we hope you can pack your possessions well and alleviate your stress, just as you deserve to.

The New Fidget Toy The Yo Ring #yoring #yoringitup

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We got the Yo Ring free in exchange for an honest review all opinions are our own

I love finding new fidget toys for little guy.  When his anxiety gets to much or he just needs a few minutes to calm down the Yo Ring have been fantastic. They are a softer material yet they are still solid.  You can spin them and bend them.  I love that they come in a few different colors too.  Even better news the 3 sets right now are free shipping on the web site.

Best yet this is not just an anxiety buster this is actually a fun game that kids can play together.  Toss Yo Ring like a frisbee in an upward motion using the index finger to stabilize the toss. Throw above the receiver’s head and finger, allowing the hole in the ring to be seen as it descends towards the index finger.

 

Ring it up Circle : Beginner

Stand in a circle with a group, toss the Yo Ring to any person if they complete the catch or RING IT UP they stay in the game. If they fail to complete catch they are out until the next game.

  They have so many fun things to do with these you can check them all out here.  Or even make up your very own and use #yoring #yoringitup to share on social media.

 

Nat Geo Book Giveaway

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Who doesn’t love the amazing books that National Geographic Kids provides?

They have a stellar line of books that will make perfect basket fillers this Easter.

Enter here for the chance to win a beautiful set of Easter themed books from National Geographic Kids.

 

NG Kids Baby Animal Sticker Activity Book (ages 4-8) With 1,000 stickers and fantastic graphics and text, these high quality, superfun sticker books are a great way for kids to learn about animals and the natural world. The Baby Animals sticker book is chock-full of the cutest creatures on the planet: pandas, piglets, wolf cubs, ponies, polar bears, elephants, bunnies, kittens, puppies, and many more. With a fun, brightly colored design and loaded with animal facts and games–such as mazes, counting, matching and more–this book is sure to provide endless entertainment.
National Geographic Pre-Reader: Ducks (ages 2-5) – From fuzzy ducklings to graceful birds, waddle your way into this adorable early reader, all about ducks!
Perfect for beginning and young readers, National Geographic Pre-readers include simple, expert-vetted text and large, engaging photos on every page. A vocabulary tree at the beginning of the book introduces kids to key words in concept groups, helping kids make connections between words. Plus, a wrap-up activity gives kids a chance to use what they’ve learned, while expanding their understanding of the world.
Cutest Animals on the Planet(ages 8-12) – NEW SERIES ALERT! Meet the world’s most adorable animals and learn fun stuff about them in this aww-some first book in a brand-new series from National Geographic Kids.Whether you like mammals, aquatic creatures, insects, birds, amphibians, or reptiles, this browsable book contains kids’ favorite animals that would ALL be contenders for the grand prize in a cute competition. Big photos pair with upbeat descriptions that highlight each critter’s crazy cool skills and unique behaviors. This adorable book showcases popular animals such as hedgehogs and pandas as well as unusual species such as tapirs, kakapos, and pangolins. Special features include a head-to-head cute-off, sure to keep readers amused and informed. Perfect for curious tweens, animal lovers, and future veterinarians alike.
Treasury of Bible Stories by Donna Jo Napoli, illus. by Christina Balit (ages 8-12)
A worthy cultural treasury with appeal to both the faithful and irreligious.” — Kirkus

Noah’s Ark, Moses, David and Goliath, the ten plagues, Daniel and the lions’ den, Jonah and the giant fish, and many more of the Bible’s most powerful stories — 27 in all — are compellingly retold in this beautifully illustrated treasury. Readers will be fascinated by the ancient people and events they encounter, surprised by some of the lesser known accounts revealed, and inspired by the lessons these tales impart. Stories cover important ground beyond religion, such as culture, history, and geography, and they touch on issues that remain relevant today–faith, loyalty, kindness, violence, generosity, greed, jealousy, and more. These accessible, readible stories give kids a rich picture of biblical times, which encourages them to think about our role in the world and to learn more.

Napoli’s magical storytelling is sure to ignite children’s imaginations. Along with Balit’s stunning art, this is a book kids will want to explore again and again–a classic that families can read aloud together.

5,000 Awesome Facts About Everything(ages 8-12) This book is literally busting its covers with fascinating, fun-tastic facts on super, sensational topics that kids love. Who knew that there were so many sweet things to learn about chocolate or that a dozen delicious details about peanut butter would show up on a page with a few splotches of jelly to whet our appetites? Keep turning and a terrifyingly toothy shark tells you all about himself, while other spreads lay out tons of tips on toys and games, mysteries of history, robots and reptiles, sports and spies and wacky words. A visual feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, tipping, expanding, and climbing bits of information in a high-energy design, this book will satisfy both the casual browser and the truly fact obsessed.

Celebrate Easter(ages 6-9) – The joyous celebration of Easter is seen through a global perspective in this National Geographic volume featuring over 25 vibrant photographs. Witness the holiest day on the Christian calendar as it is celebrated throughout the world: from the famous Easter Egg Roll at the White House to the traditional bonfires throughout Europe, to colorful customs, to the universally popular dying of eggshells worldwide.

The first-person narrative leads young readers through the origins and traditions of this springtime festival of rebirth and hope. Reverend George Handzo gives parents and teachers a historical and cultural background in his informative note.

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Napoli’s magical storytelling is sure to ignite children’s imaginations. Along with Balit’s stunning art, this is a book kids will want to explore again and again–a classic that families can read aloud together.

5,000 Awesome Facts About Everything(ages 8-12) This book is literally busting its covers with fascinating, fun-tastic facts on super, sensational topics that kids love. Who knew that there were so many sweet things to learn about chocolate or that a dozen delicious details about peanut butter would show up on a page with a few splotches of jelly to whet our appetites? Keep turning and a terrifyingly toothy shark tells you all about himself, while other spreads lay out tons of tips on toys and games, mysteries of history, robots and reptiles, sports and spies and wacky words. A visual feast of colorful photographs surrounded by swirling, tipping, expanding, and climbing bits of information in a high-energy design, this book will satisfy both the casual browser and the truly fact obsessed.

Celebrate Easter(ages 6-9) – The joyous celebration of Easter is seen through a global perspective in this National Geographic volume featuring over 25 vibrant photographs. Witness the holiest day on the Christian calendar as it is celebrated throughout the world: from the famous Easter Egg Roll at the White House to the traditional bonfires throughout Europe, to colorful customs, to the universally popular dying of eggshells worldwide.

The first-person narrative leads young readers through the origins and traditions of this springtime festival of rebirth and hope. Reverend George Handzo gives parents and teachers a historical and cultural background in his informative note.

Giveaway sponsored by: National Geographic

Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

Co-Hosted by: Deliciously Savvy & Versatileer,

MamatheFox and all participating blogs are not held responsible for spsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligations.