5 Ways to Advertise Your Medical Marijuana Business – The Right Way

Marijuana is and likely will remain stigmatized. You may be aware of its useful medicinal benefits, but you should equally be aware that there are those who abuse it for recreational purposes and many more who frown upon even the mention of the word. We are aware that the purchase and sale of marijuana for any purpose other than medical is against the law. If you are the proprietor of a medical marijuana dispensary, you may be having a tough time attracting the clientele you require to be successful. Therefore, here are some tips for advertising your medical marijuana service that will help you escape the ire of those who are under the impression that it is 

 

Remember your intended audience.

Always keep in mind that there are strict rules about acceptable marketing practices in this field. We remind you that if you are not careful, your outreach will have a profound impact on young people. Use marketing tools like leaflets and online ads and take steps to increase their visibility among your target demographic. To prevent consumers from obtaining the wrong idea about your business, you should steer clear of pictures like those seen on vintage cigarette packaging.

 

Have a hook

You have a split second to capture someone’s attention in this day and age, so your business will need a hook. People want things now and if that’s not possible they will look elsewhere. Hook your target customers in with a gummy machine to produce favored products quickly and efficiently.  

 

Don’t use social media to try to market your items.

Again, people who are easy to influence use social media, even though some sites have age limits. Furthermore, because of the potentially harmful nature of such content, it is typically not permitted to be uploaded on social networking platforms.

 

Put some expert SEO work into your site.

SEO stands for search engine optimization and, in a nutshell, it aids in the flow of unpaid visitors to your website. You’d have to rely on channels like Facebook and other social media, or even email marketing, to generate leads in its absence. There is good news, though: Search engine optimization (SEO) strategies tailored specifically to the marijuana industry can and will increase your site’s organic traffic.

 

It’s also a good idea to start a blog on your website to educate those who are on the fence about trying medical marijuana by detailing the advantages of your products, listing the ingredients in each, and answering any other questions they might have.

 

Making a logo that stands out is essential.

Last but not least, having a logo that people remember is a great approach to make sure your dispensary is remembered favorably. Keep it clear and concise so that people don’t mistake you for another dispensary of medical marijuana. Come up with a memorable slogan that will represent you and your medical marijuana company.

 

There we have it, 5 ways to advertise your medical marijuana business – the right way.

 

UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS: ICONS OF HORROR COLLECTION VOL. 2

We got the UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS: ICONS  OF HORROR COLLECTION VOL.2 free in exchange for an honest post.  All opinions are our own

I grew up watching these movies and they are what started my love for great horror movies.  The true icons of the horror era.  I love that this collection has a few of the original that are hard to fins.  I know have them to watch at any time

SYNOPSIS:

From Universal Pictures, home of the monsters since the era of silent movies, comes a second volume of Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection with collectible packaging, showcasing four more of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history: The Mummy, which celebrates its 90thanniversary this year, The Bride of Frankenstein, Phantom of the Opera, and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Starring Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester and Claude Rains in the roles they made famous, these iconic films set new standards for horror with groundbreaking makeup, cinematography and special effects that have withstood the test of time.

 

FILMS INCLUDED:

1. The Mummy(1932)

2. The Bride of Frankenstein(1935)

3. Phantom of the Opera(1943)

4. Creature from the Black Lagoon(1954)

 

BONUS FEATURES ON THE MUMMY 4K ULTRA HD: 

 Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed

 He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce

 Unraveling the Legacy of THE MUMMY

 THE MUMMY Archives

 100 Years of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era (Int’l Version)

 Trailer Gallery

o The Mummy (1932)

o The Mummy’s Hand (1940)

o The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)

o The Mummy’s Ghost (1944)

o The Mummy’s Curse (1944)

 Feature Commentary with Film Historian Paul M. Jensen

 Feature Commentary with Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns, and Brent Armstrong

BONUS FEATURES ON THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN 4K ULTRA HD: 

 She’s Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankenstein

 The Bride Of Frankenstein Archive

 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics (International Version)

 Trailer Gallery

o Frankenstein (1931)

o The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

o The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)

o House of Frankenstein (1944)

 Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen

BONUS FEATURES ON PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 4K ULTRA HD: 

 The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked

 Production Photographs

 100 Years of Universal: The Lot (Int’l version)

 Theatrical Trailer

 Feature Commentary with Film Historian Scott MacQueen

BONUS FEATURES ON CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON 4K ULTRA HD: 

 Creature from the Black Lagoon (3D Version) (Blu-ray only)

 Back to the Black Lagoon

 Production Photographs

 100 Years of Universal: The Lot

 Trailer Gallery

o Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954)

o Revenge of the Creature (1955)

o The Creature Walks Among Us (1956)

 Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver

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THE MUMMY FILMMAKERS:

Actors: Boris Karloff (Imhotep), Zita Johann (Helen Grosvenor), David Manners (Frank Whemple), Arthur Byron (Sir Joseph Whemple), Edward Van Sloan (Doctor Muller), Bramwell Fletcher (Ralph Norton), Noble Johnson (The Nubian)

Director: Karl Freund

Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr.

Screenplay: John L. Balderston

Based on the Work(s) of: Nina Wilcox Putnam, Richard Schayer

 

 

Small Things You Can Do To Make An Older Loved One’s Life Better

When you have elderly relatives to think about, you’ll want to ensure they are living the best lives they can. Even if they have mobility issues or are unwell in some way, there are small things you can do to make their lives better and to make sure they get the most out of every day. 

 

This is important. Older people can sometimes feel lost and even unwelcome out in the world, and they become withdrawn. They don’t do as much as they used to do, and this can mean that their lives become dull and every day is the same. This is not how it has to be or how it should be, so if there are things you can do to improve the situation, you should do them. If you’re not sure what those things might be, read on for some useful tips. 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit Them 

Visit your elderly loved ones. It really is that simple. It’s simple, but we often overlook the idea because we have busy lives, and when we’re not busy, we can often feel tired and in need of rest. However, although self-care is very important, and you do need to rest, it’s also vital that you make the time to see older relatives when possible. This can truly improve their lives; it gives them something to look forward to, and it helps them remain social. This is especially true if they live alone. 

 

Visit as often as you can and make sure you are truly involved in the meeting. Don’t look at your phone or keep thinking that you have to leave. Just be there for them, listen to their stories, tell your own, and enjoy the moment. It will be good for them and you. 

 

Help Them Feel Useful 

One of the issues that older people often have is that they can feel as though they are a burden on their family members. They don’t want to be seen as a problem, and this can mean they withdraw and don’t do as much as they did. It can also mean they don’t ask for help. 

 

One way to combat this issue is to ensure that your older loved ones feel useful. To do this, you might give them tasks and chores to do around the house, for example. They could help you make a delicious instant pot tortilla soup recipe for lunch, or they could fold clothes when your laundry is finished dryer. They could clip coupons. It really depends on their mobility and cognitive function, so think carefully about what they can do and whether supervision is needed. However, these seemingly small tasks can have a big positive impact. 

 

Encourage Regular Physical Activity 

Regular, light exercise can have a significant impact on how you feel physically and mentally. Strength and stamina are increased, blood pressure is lowered, sleep quality is enhanced, heart health is improved, and the immune system is strengthened thanks to regular exercise.

 

Therefore, encouraging an elderly family member to start exercising is a great way to improve their quality of life. You can encourage them to maintain an active lifestyle in a variety of ways, such as by driving them to and from an exercise class and joining them on exercise outings such as walks around the neighborhood park.

Batwheels Experience on Waze

 

Cartoon Network and HBO Max announced today “Batwheels” will officially zoom onto television screens beginning Monday, Oct. 17. The first seven episodes will premiere on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito preschool block at 9:00 a.m., before streaming the following day on Tuesday, Oct. 18 on the Cartoonito hub on HBO Max.  A new series trailer was also revealed today.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, “Batwheels” marks DC’s first-ever Batman preschool series, offering young viewers a high-speed, vibrant CGI-animated iteration of the Caped Crusader. Little ones and their families will ride along with an amazing team of super-vehicles—Bam (the Batmobile), Bibi (the Batgirl Cycle), Redbird (Robin’s racecar), Buff (the Bat-Truck), and Batwing (the Bat-plane)—as they help Batman, Batgirl, and Robin keep the streets of Gotham City safe. Whether it’s facing down the Legion of Zoom or one of Gotham City’s notorious Super-Villains, the Batwheels will use their incredible gadgets and creative teamwork to save the day.

Underneath the superhero adventures, “Batwheels” will teach children about what it means to be a hero through its unique “Hero” curriculum. The curriculum aligns with Cartoonito’s Humancentric Learning framework that encourages kids to become the best version of themselves. Every “Batwheels” episode will demonstrate a different character strength—self-awareness, concern for others, perseverance, and courage, among others—in overcoming personal and interpersonal challenges and will model how heroes contribute to the greater good.

“Batwheels” will also showcase the value of friendship and teamwork and illuminate the rewards of these skillsets. Moreover, the series will teach children that while each vehicle has super abilities, the more important capacities that fuel their heroism are rooted in their intrinsic character strengths, knowing how to be a good friend and ability to work as a team.

Parents can learn more about the “Batwheels” hero curriculum and access resources to help extend the learning offscreen by visiting the Cartoonito Parent website.

 


The all-star voice cast includes:

  • DC Super Heroes: Ethan Hawke (as Bruce Wayne/Batman), AJ Hudson (as Duke Thomas/Robin), Leah Lewis (as Cassandra Cain/Batgirl)
  • Batwheels: Jacob Bertrand (as Bam), Jordan Reed (as Redbird), Madigan Kacmar (as Bibi), Noah Bentley (as Buff), Lilimar (as Batwing), Kimberly D. Brooks (as The Batcomputer), Mick Wingert (as Moe)
  • Legion of Zoom: Xolo Maridueña (as Snowy), Griffin Burns (as Prank), Alexandra Novelle (as Jetstah), Josey Montana McCoy (as Quizz), Ariyan Kassam (as Ducky), SungWon Cho (as Badcomputer), Tom Kenny (as Crash)
  • DC Super-Villains: Gina Rodriguez (as Catwoman), SungWon Cho (The Riddler), Mick Wingert (as The Joker), Chandni Parekh (as Harley Quinn), Jess Harnell (as The Penguin), Regi Davis (as Mr. Freeze) and James Arnold Taylor (as Toyman)

Today, Waze and Cartoonito’s “Batwheels”—DC’s first-ever Batman preschool series—join forces to beat traffic in a new driving experience on Waze, coinciding with the series premiere on Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.

Families can avoid super-villains – and traffic – with turn-by-turn voice guidance from Bam the Batmobile, the leader of the Batwheels team, and change their car icon to a Batwheels vehicle on the map.

Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, “Batwheels” follows a group of young sentient super-powered vehicles as they defend Gotham City alongside Batman, Robin, and Batgirl. Like the show, the Waze and “Batwheels” experience empowers families to navigate around Gotham City (or their local area!) more quickly and safely by harnessing the power of technology and real-time information from the Waze community.

Waze, the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app, empowers communities to surface information including road closures, accidents, weather hazards, and more, while helping each other beat traffic.

 

Cauldron Punch inspired by The Smurfs Season 1, Volume 2

In celebration of the release of The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2, we’re excited to share this delicious recipe inspired by the mischievous wizard Gargamel!

 


Available on DVD October 4, 2022

LOS ANGELES– September 23, 2022 – Smurf village gets more exciting in the all-new DVD The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2, featuring new girl Smurfs; Willow, Blossom, Storm, and Lily! Join the Smurfs as they keep their village safe from the wizard Gargamel, accidentally turn themselves into babies, and more!

The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2 will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment on October 4, 2022, for the suggested retail price of $10.99.

The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2 episodes:

  • The Pluffs!
  • The Majestic 5/Kitchen Klutz
  • Chef Soup/Adventures in Smurfsitting
  • The Round Up/Waffle Wednesday
  • Funny Mommy/Smurfy Day Care
  • Smurfy Secrets
  • Crashing Gargamel’s Party/The Curse of the Smurfs’ Treasure
  • Storm Loses her Mojo/Pop Out
  • Knight Smurfalot/Forget Me What?

The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2 synopsis:
The Smurfs have a new home on Nickelodeon! Join these beloved blue characters as they go on ALL-NEW adventures that push the charm, absurdity, and humor of the original series to even greater heights. Smurf we go! This volume contains the second 9 episodes of season one in a 1-disc set.

The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2 fast facts:
Street Date: October 4, 2022
Catalog: 191329229668 (US)
Audio: Dolby Digital English 5.1, French Stereo, Spanish Stereo
US Rating: Not Rated
US M.S.R.P.: $10.99

Giveaway Immune-ize This Fall Season With Superior Source Vitamins

In our house flu season is the worse.  We all get it all season long one at a time.  It seems like we are always sick. I love that Superior Source has a wide range of vitamins that are easy to take for the whole family.  No more big pills to take just put in your mouth and they melt away.
 
 
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• Vitamin B12 
• Vitamin C 
• MultiVitamin
• Extra Strength Vitamin D3  
• Mushroom Infusion Powder – Immunity  
•Just Women Iron 
 
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GIVEAWAY!

Superior Source Vitamins Giveaway

One person will win a Superior Source prize pack valued at $100! Must be US ages 18 and over to enter.

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. Any person who has won a prize (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion sponsored by the Sponsor in the past thirty (30) days before this contest start date is not eligible to win a prize in this contest. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Entrants who have created social accounts purely to enter Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public.


The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. Chatty Patty’s Place, Tabby’s Pantry, and The Review Wire are not responsible for the shipment of the prize. Ends 11.14.22

 

Giveaway Nick Jr Holiday Bonanza on DVD

 

 

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH ALL YOUR FAVORITE NICK JR. CHARACTERS! 

NICK JR.: HOLIDAY BONANZA

 

 

Available on DVD November 1, 2022

 

Enter to win below!

LOS ANGELES– October 10, 2022 – The holiday season gets merrier and brighter with the all-new DVD Nick Jr Holiday Bonanza! Featuring holiday-themed episodes from Blue’s Clues & You! Blaze and the Monster Machines, Bubble Guppies, PAW Patrol®, and Baby Shark’s Big Show! Join your favorite characters as they celebrate Hanukkah, help Santa prepare for the big day, deliver special presents, and more!
 

This dvd is full of festive, wintery fun with 6 great episodes from your favorite Nick Jr shows.  Families will enjoy celebrating the holiday season with these awesome episodes featuring Paw Patrol, Nick Jr, Blaze and Baby Shark.  This makes a great gift or stocking stuffer this holiday season!

Nick Jr: Holiday Bonanza will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment on November 1, 2022, for the suggested retail price of $10.99.

Nick Jr.: Holiday Bonanza episodes:

  • Blue’s Clues & You! – A Blue’s Clues Festival of Lights!
  • Blaze – A Blazing Amazing Christmas
  • Bubble Guppies – Christmas is Coming!
  • PAW Patrol – Snowbound Cow
  • PAW Patrol – Pups Save the Marooned Mayors
  • Baby Shark’s Big Show! – Snowball Bonanza

Nick Jr.: Holiday Bonanza synopsis:
The holidays are here! Blue is going to Periwinkle’s house to celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights! Next, Blaze and his friends need to help Santa get his sleigh ready for all his deliveries. The Bubble Guppies are on a quest to attend King Grouper’s Christmas party and deliver a special tree, the PAW Patrol get stuck in a snowstorm and Baby Shark and his friends try to win the annual Snowball Bonanza. Seasons Greetings!

Nick Jr.: Holiday Bonanza fast facts:
Street Date: November 1, 2022
Catalog: 191329229651 (US)
Audio: Dolby Digital English 5.1, French Stereo, Spanish Stereo
US Rating: Not Rated
US M.S.R.P.: $10.99

About Nickelodeon 
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing, and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About Paramount Home Entertainment 
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.  The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles.  PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.

About Paramount Pictures 
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

© 2022 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

 
 
GIVEAWAY 
 
Two winners will receive Nick Jr Holiday Bonanza on DVD (RV $10.99)
 
All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. Any person who has won a prize (or whose household has won a prize) in any promotion sponsored by the Sponsor in the past thirty (30) days before this contest start date is not eligible to win a prize in this contest. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Entrants who have created social accounts purely to enter Competitions or Sweepstakes will not be eligible to win. All social accounts used must be public.


The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. Void where prohibited by law. One person entering per household, please. Chatty Patty’s Place, Tabby’s Pantry, and The Review Wire are not responsible for the shipment of the prize. Ends 11.8.22

Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm – Never-Before-Seen Film Clip & Photos Revealed #ATHFPlantasm

Hi! Hope all is well! In less than two weeks (on 11/8) Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm is coming to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Clip Synopsis:

In this all-new clip from Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm, Master Shake, looking for a place to live, visits Carl and asks if he can stay with him. Dana Snyder provides the voice of Master Shake and Dave Willis voices Carl. This original feature length film arrives on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray on November 8, 2022 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Film Synopsis:

Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm features everyone’s favorite rascals, the Aqua Teens: the brainy Frylock, the mouthy Master Shake, the loveable Meatwad, and everyone’s favorite perverted neighbor, Carl, as they split up then get back together to fight everyone’s favorite corporate overlord, Amazin, led by everyone’s favorite tech mogul, Neil and his trusty scientist sidekick, Elmer.

The film stars Carey Means (“Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” “The Brak Show”) as Frylock, Dana Snyder (“Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” “Squidbillies”) as Master Shake, and co-creator Dave Willis (“Squidbillies,” “Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell”) as Meatwad. The film also stars Peter Serafinowicz (“The Tick”), Paul Walter Hauser (“Black Bird”), Natasha Rothwell (“White Lotus”), Robert Smigel (“Bob’s Burgers”) and Tim Robinson (“Detroiters”). The movie was written and directed by series creators Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro and produced by Williams Street Productions. In 2023 Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm will also be available for streaming on HBO Max and will air on Adult Swim.

 

Giveaway National Geographic Kids STEM Spectacular Prize Pack

 

 

We love Nat Geo Books. They are a lifesaver for our Homeschooling

National STEM Day is November 8th and National Geographic Kids is celebrating in a BIG way with new releases that inspire and allow kids to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and math — and have fun doing it!

These books are full of big beautiful images and lots of useful knowledge! I’m also excited about the Izzy Newton books, created by American Girl book series author Valerie Tripp.  Children will love reading how Izzy and her S.M.A.R.T. Squad solve problems with their knowledge of science.

 

Enter below for your chance to win all of the books shown. 

Book information:

 

Brain Games: Experiments (ages 8-12, paperback) – Based on the hit National Geographic TV show Brain Games!

Discover what makes your mind tick. Explore the secrets behind smell, taste, touch, and vision. Find out how to trick your friends into thinking they taste something they don’t. Then turn the tables as you try to outsmart your own brain. Put your own mental powers to the test with tricky quizzes, optical illusions, and more. Learn about phantom sensations as you make your brain think your nose is six feet long! Each kid-friendly experiment is paired with step-by-step instructions, vibrant photography, and intriguing explanations of the neuroscience at work. Mind-blowing topics include:

* Senses: Test your powers of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing.

* Brain and Body: Explore how your mind knows where your body is, how to play brain games with your friends, and secrets behind superhero super poses.

* Thinking: Challenge your memory, strength of the hive mind, puzzle power, mind-reading abilities, and concentration.

* Reactions: Put your reflexes to work to catch, dodge, check snap judgments, and more.

 

 

Just Joking Science (ages 8-12, paperback)

Who says science can’t be silly? Just Joking Science features 300 science-themed jokes that are scientifically proven to leave kids laughing. Jokes about all kinds of science stuff―kooky chemistry, funny physics, dinosaurs, space, and more―is combined with fast STEM-centric facts and 10 stories of real-life scientific experiments that are almost too wild to believe. Sized just right for Christmas stockings, back packs and back seat/holiday travel boredom busting.

 

 

Can’t Get Enough Space Stuff (ages 7-10, paperback)

Featuring more than 200 extraordinary illustrations and photographs, detailed diagrams and infographics and a winning combination of comprehensive articles that do a deep dive into outer space research, fast facts and first-hand accounts from experts, Can’t Get Enough Space Stuff is the ultimate book for space enthusiasts. This book covers it all — get the scoop on space food, space junk, space volcanoes and NASA’s future plans for reaching Mars and Europa. Learn about how scientists are looking for life on other planets, cutting edge space technology, mind-blowing black holes and the International Space Station. Hands-on activities you can try at home are a terrific resource for STEM studies and science fair projects.

 

Break Down: Explosions, Implosions, Crashes, Crunches, Cracks, and More … a How Things Work Look at How Things Break (ages 8-12, hardcover)

This book explores how things break down, crack, explode, crumple, and shatter. This fun, unique take on a how-things-work book explores the world through the lens of what it takes for things to, well, not work. In these vibrantly illustrated pages, you’ll peer through the smoke and rubble of controlled demolitions to discover the properties of building materials. Then get a glimpse of the inner workings of a cracked cell phone screen, peek carefully at mega-avalanches and sinkholes, and hold on tight as wrecking balls swing and car crushers crunch metal. Buckle up with crash-test dummies and travel back in time to explore the world’s most famous failures (looking at you, Leaning Tower of Pisa). Featuring hands-on activities that walk kids through their own experiments in destruction, Break Down! will change the way you look at the world.

 

 

 

Izzy Newtown and the S.M.A.R.T Squad Series (ages 8-12, hardcover) by Valerie Tripp

Join Izzy Newton and her five brainy buddies in this fun three-book FICTION series, where science and tech reign supreme!

“Written by girl-power expert Valerie Tripp—the author behind some of your favorite American Girl stories—the Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad series features five brainy friends inspired by iconic scientists—Izzy Newton, Allie Einstein, Charlie Darwin, Marie Curie, and Gina Carver—as they go through the wild time that is middle school, with stories on friendship, growing up, and of course, solving mishaps with science and the scientific method. … It’s one thing to have children’s books about scientists or podcasts or stories about strong women in STEM, but it’s another world entirely when your children get to feel represented by the characters they’re reading about. The characters in the Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad series are diverse, smart, and sure of themselves the way all middle school girls are—through their dreams and newly acquired skills they’re still getting used to.” ― Romper

It’s not easy making the jump from elementary school to a middle school with 900 students. but for the S.M.A.R.T. (Solving Mysteries And Revealing Truths) Squad, it’s all about relying on the value of friendship and the power of science to help them think their way through all kinds of sticky situations. And when middle-school mishaps happen, the Izzy and her five friends (the S.M.A.R.T. Squad!) use their collective skills and the power of STEM to bring order to their school.

Check out all three titles in the series here:

Book 1: Izzy Newtown and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Absolute Hero

Book 2: Izzy Newtown and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Newton’s Flaw

JUST RELEASED! Book 3: Izzy Newtown and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: The Law of Cavities

Meet the characters, check out the Readers and Educators Guides and read the first chapter of Book 1 HERE.

 
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  •  @mediamastersbks
  • #STEM, #STEAM, #STEMFriday, #NationalSTEMDay

 

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Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! – The Mystery Unravels on DIGITAL October 4th & DVD October 18th

We got Trick Or Treat Scooby Doo free in exchange for an honest post.  All opinions are our own.

 

The Halloween specials were always my favorite on Scooby Doo,  In these ones it was not always a human.  Most of the time the human was still the bad guy, but the monsters ended up helping them in some way.

BURBANK, CA (August 26, 2022) – Everyone’s favorite mystery-solving gang is back! Grab your Scooby Snacks and get ready to go undercover as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Trick or Treat Scooby–Doo! on Digital October 4th and DVD on October 18th. In addition to the 72-minute all-new original animated film, the DVD release also includes three bonus classic Scooby–Doo! episodes. Trick or Treat Scooby–Doo! will be available to own on Digital for $14.99 SRP (US and Canada) and on DVD for $19.98 SRP ($24.98 in Canada).

Mystery Inc. has cracked the case to top all cases! They’ve tracked down Coco Diablo, the head of the notorious costume crime syndicate that colludes The Black Knight, Space Kook and the Ghost Diver. With Coco and her kitty in prison, Mystery Inc. thinks that they can finally enjoy a break. Wrong! Suddenly, menacing doppelgänger ghosts of the Scooby crew and favorite classic foes show up in Coolsville to threaten Halloween. Now it’s up to the meddling kids – and their unlikely new partner Coco – to unmask the latest scoundrel and save Halloween! For Shaggy and Scooby–Doo, with trick-or-treating on the line – this time it’s personal!

Trick or Treat Scooby–Doo! features the familiar voice talents of Frank Welker as Scooby–Doo/Fred Jones, Grey DeLisle as Daphne Blake, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy Rogers and Kate Micucci as Velma Dinkley. Film is Executive Produced and Directed by Audie Harrison (“Uncle Grandpa”) from a teleplay by Audie Harrison & Laura Pollak (“Fairfax,” “Rise of the Pink Ladies”) and Daniel McLellan (“Lost in Space”). Sam Register (Looney Tunes Cartoons) serves as executive producer.

Trick or Treat Scooby–Doo! will also be available on Cartoon Network and HBO Max during this year’s annual Scoobtober celebration.

Bonus Episodes

  • El Bandito
  • Headless Horseman of Halloween
  • To Switch a Witch

DIGITAL

Trick or Treat Scooby–Doo! will be available to own on Digital on October 4. Digital purchase allows consumers to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu and others.

BASICS

Digital Street Date: October 4, 2022

DVD Street Date: October 18, 2022

Approximate Run Time: 72 Minutes

Bonus Episode Run Time: 71 Minutes

DVD

Price: $19.98 SRP ($24.98 in Canada)

1-Disc (1 DVD-9s)

Audio – English (5.1)

Subtitles – English SDH