Pokémon TCG: Shining Fates Expansion Now Available

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Pokemon cards are selling out like crazy right now.  Make sure you pick yours up before they are gone again.

The Pokémon Company International has released a special expansion for the globally popular Pokémon Trading Card Game, Shining Fates, now available around the world at participating retailers.

Shining Fates features over 100 Shiny Pokémon on beautiful etched cards, including nine Shiny Pokémon V and seven Shiny Pokémon VMAX, as well as three Amazing Pokémon. Trainers will also be able to bolster their Pokémon TCG decks with fan-favorite competitive cards from the Sword & Shield Series, including more than 30 Pokémon V and Pokémon VMAX to play with.

The following Shining Fates products are now available:

  • Shining Fates Elite Trainer Box: Includes 10 Shining Fates booster packs, one foil promo card featuring Eevee VMAX, and various gameplay accessories

 

  • Shining Fates Tins: Includes six Shining Fates booster packs and one foil promo card featuring Shiny Eldegoss V, Shiny Boltund V, or Shiny Cramorant V

 

  • Shining Fates Collection—Pikachu V: Includes four Shining Fates booster packs, as well as one foil promo card and one foil oversize promo card featuring Pikachu V

 

  • Shining Fates Mad Party Pin Collections: Includes three Shining Fates booster packs; one foil promo card featuring Bunnelby, Dedenne, Galarian Mr. Rime, or Polteageist; and one corresponding pin

In addition, Trainers can look forward to the Shining Fates Mini Tins and Shining Fates Premium Collections launching on March 5, 2021.

Giveaway: LavaLunch Is the Last Food Container You’ll Ever Buy

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Whether it’s going to school, to work or a trip to the local park, we’re all trying to return to our old lives as safely as possible. One way of maintaining social distancing (while also saving money) is to bring along a hot meal with Lava Lunch Totes.

 
My husband and I like to take road trips, and stopping to eat along the way can get expensive.  Having good quality food totes, like Lava Lunch, will allow me to pack up some hot meals to take along with us.  I love the 2 separate compartments that allow me to to store both hot and cold foods. The bag is very roomy and made of easy to clean materials.
 
Designed to ensure you enjoy your meal at its freshest, Lava Lunch containers feature separate compartments to keep food cold AND hot, thanks to their unique “Lava Rocks”: specially formulated plastic plates that you heat up in the microwave in the morning and then work to keep your food toasty for up to five hours. Invented by a mompreneur, Lava Lunch is perfect for those with food allergies and intolerances, too!
 
 

(Photo Source: Lava Lunch)

 

 

5 HOT REASONS FOR HOT FOOD

 

1. Tastes better – heat releases flavors in food, meaning a delicious hot meal can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere!

2. Easier to digest – warm food takes less energy to digest, leaving you with more energy for the fun stuff!

3. Feels good – we all knew this, but warm food just makes you feel better. The heated food increases the temperature in our brains, increasing satisfaction.

4. Reduces allergens – heating can substantially alter some allergens so that they no longer cause a reaction.

5. More variety – more fun, more energy, and more life.

 
Looking to add some variety to your lunch box? Check  out these fun lunch recipes courtesy of Lava Lunch!
 

 

If you’re interested in purchasing your own Lava Lunch totes, available in various color patterns, visit their website at https://lavalunch.com/
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GIVEAWAY 
 
 
One winner will receive a Lava Lunch tote in random pattern (RV $ 36.99)
 

See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 3/7/21.

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. 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. Entrants who have created social accounts purely for the purpose of entering 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 and Tabby’s Pantry are not responsible for shipment of prize.

 
 
 
 

Giveaway: Shoo Away Embarrassing Pet Hair on Clothes

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You may love your pets but that doesn’t mean you want their fur all over your clothes. Grand Fusion Housewares’ Pet Hair Dryer Balls are the reusable, fast and easy way to get rid of that hair and dander. Just toss them in the dryer along with your washed clothes, and they’ll catch that fur (along with regular lint and hair) while still being gentle on your garments. Use two to three balls on small loads and four to five on larger ones. Also available on Amazon.(affiliate link)

 

 

Each box of Grand Fusion Housewares’ Pet Hair Dryer Balls comes with 2 dryer balls. I was sent two sets of dryer balls to test out, and they really work great! I couldn’t believe how much lint and hair they picked up in the dryer.  This product is gonna save me money on dryer sheets and having to pull out the lint roller to remove hair and lint. 
 
The balls are lightweight and soft, so they aren’t bouncing around making tons of noise in the dryer. They also didn’t cause any  damage to my clothing.
 

 


About this item

SAY GOODBYE TO PET HAIR STUCK ON CLEAN LAUNDRY. If your household animal sheds and fur winds up in your clothing these soft foam balls will pick it off while drying leaving clothes looking like new


NO MORE ENDLESS LINT ROLLING. We love our pets but hate unsightly animal hair on every article. This is the easiest way to keep your outfits free of your four legged friends’ shedded coat and dander

GENTLE ON CLOTHING LEAVING CLOTHES SOFTER AND LOOKING CLEANER. While drying, these balls use friction to knock pet hair and lint loose without causing pilling or other damage to even delicate articles

JUST TOSS IN THE DRYER WITH CLOTHES, THEN STORE FOR NEXT TIME. These couldn’t be easier to use. Just place in the dryer with your washed clothes and let them work their magic removing unwanted hair

THE LARGER THE DRYER LOAD, THE MORE BALLS TO USE. We procrastinate laundry day too. When the machine is full to the brim, use all 6 balls. When running smaller loads 2-3 will get the job done for you.
 
 

 

GIVEAWAY 
 
 
One winner will receive a six-pack of Pet Hair Remover Dryer Balls. (RV $ 19.99)
 

See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 3/6/21.

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. 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. Entrants who have created social accounts purely for the purpose of entering 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 and Tabby’s Pantry are not responsible for shipment of prize.

 
 
 
 

Now Streaming: DreamWorks Archibald’s Next Big Thing Is Here! On Peacock

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ARCHIBALD “YES-AND’S” HIS WAY ONTO PEACOCK!
DREAMWORKS ARCHIBALD’S NEXT BIG THING IS HERE
IS NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCHEmmy® Award-winning creator and executive producer Tony Hale’s favorite chicken flocks to Peacock today with 6 all-new episodes!
From the creative mind of Tony Hale, Archibald’s Next Big Thing is Here​! follows a curious chicken who embraces life to the absolute fullest and “yes, and’s…” his way through life.

“Voicing and writing for this little chicken has daily inspired me to be more mindful of the moment I’m in and always try to see the best in everyone and every situation. And wow, don’t we need more of that in the world today,” says Creator and Executive Producer Tony Hale.

Though living in the moment sometimes takes him off course, Archibald’s positive attitude is infectious and he always finds his way back home to his siblings Sage, Finly, Loy, and his trusty sidekick, Bea.

SERIES DETAILS:
Release Date: ​February 18, 2021
Episodes:​ 6 x 22’
Voice Actors:

  • Tony Hale (Toy Story 4, VEEP​) as “Archibald”
  • Adam Pally (​The Mindy Project​) as “Sage”
  • Jordan Fisher (​Dancing With the Stars; Hamilton​) as “Finly”
  • Chelsea Kane (​Baby Daddy; Fish Hooks​) as “Loy”
  • Kari Wahlgren (​Ducktales; Rick & Morty​) as “Bea”
  • Rosamund Pike (​Gone Girl​) as “Narrator”
  • Casey Wilson (​Happy Endings​) as “Wendi Powers”

Creators and Executive Producers:​ T​ony Hale (​Toy Story 4, VEEP​) and Eric Fogel (​Celebrity Deathmatch, Descendants: Wicked World)

Check out 3 cheerful clips below from DreamWorks Archibald’s Next Big Thing is Here​!

 

How To Encourage Your Child To Learn While Doing Remote Schooling

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A lot of parents are struggling with homeschooling at the moment. If you find yourself in this category, you are not alone! There are a lot of parents all over the world that are currently ripping their hair out because their child will not study. So, what can you do? Arguing back with your child probably won’t get you anywhere. Find ways to work with them and to make education more exciting. With that being said, below, we have put together a number of different suggestions to help you out with this.

 

One of the first things that you should consider is looking for different ways to make the learning experience more exciting. There are a lot of different lesson plans, tools, educational games, and such like online to assist with this. You can find science-based computer games, narrative writing prompts for 4th grade, math puzzles for older students, and much more. The Internet is home to a whole host of useful resources, and a lot of them are either free or very low in cost, so make the most of them. When children find learning fun, they do not feel like they are learning at all, and this can help to facilitate the entire process.

 

Give your child regular breaks. It is important to ensure that they are given the opportunity to refresh their brains. Regular breaks are something we all need to work effectively, no matter how young or old we are. If your child is sat at a desk for hours on end, their mind is naturally going to start to wander, and they will begin to focus on everything but their work! This is why you need to encourage regular breaks. 

 

A final piece of the puzzle is to simply talk with your child. Tell them that you recognize it is very hard to do school work from home, and that you know it is a weird period for them. Find out what they are struggling with and why they are finding it difficult. You can then look for different ways to appease this so that you can come to a happy medium. Having an honest and open conversation can make all of the difference. Be sure to appreciate your child’s concerns and to take them seriously.

 

So there you have it: some of the different steps you can take to encourage your child to engage in education during the lockdown period. There is no denying that the past year has been difficult for both children and parents. Remote schooling is something a lot of parents and children never expected. However, it has been necessary to prevent the transmission of the virus. The important thing to remember here is to not be too hard on yourself. If you have not been able to fulfill all educational requirements, don’t panic; you’re not alone and the school will have a plan in place to catch up once kids are able to attend in person again.

The Croods: A New Age on Blu-ray Giveaway

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We have been huge fans of the Croods for years.  I can not wait o see what kind of adventures and trouble they get into in the new The Croods: A New Age.  They are going to find a few new friends and learn a little more about what the world can offer them .

ADD THE CROODS TO YOUR COLLECTION AND WATCH SUBSCRIPTION-FREE ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

OWN IT ON DIGITAL FEBRUARY 9, 20214K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY TMAND DVD FEBRUARY 23, 2021 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

The first prehistoric family is ready for another rocking adventure! The Croods have survived fanged beasts, natural disasters, and even young love, but now they must face their biggest challenge yet: another family! In search of a new home, the Croods discover a walled-in paradise created by the sophisticated Betterman family (emphasis on the “better”). As they try to coexist, the differences between the two families escalate into a full-blown feud, but when a new threat forces both families to embark on an epic adventure, they must all learn to work together…or they’ll all go extinct! Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener, Clarke Duke, Cloris Leachman, Leslie Mann, Peter Dinklage and Kelly Marie Tran star in this hilarious animated comedy for the whole family!

I am so excited to see the new Croods.  You can pre-buy your over own copy here.

Want even better news all.  one lucky U.S winner is going to win their very own copy.  Head below to enter.  This prize is shipped by the sponsor 🙂

The Croods: A New Age on Blu-ray Giveaway

 

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE GREAT ESCAPE DVD Giveaway

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SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE GREAT ESCAPE
TO ARRIVE ON DVD AND DIGITAL FROM SHOUT! KIDS
ON MARCH 23, 2021
Los Angeles, CA – Calling all sleuths! Shout! Kids will bring the exciting, family-friendly animated tale Sherlock Holmes and the Great Escape to DVD and digital platforms on March 23. In this fun twist on a Sherlock Holmes tale, the main characters are animals, with Holmes as a dog, and Watson as a cat!
In the late 19th century, Mack, a heroic outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor, was loved and respected by the people. When the world’s greatest dog-tective, Sherlock Holmes, assisted in catching Mack, the people were angry with him for arresting their hero! But four years later, Mack has escaped from prison. While Sherlock is on the case to recapture Mack, he discovers the heartbreaking reason behind the outlaw’s escape, and decides to let him fulfill his final wish before Mack’s voluntary surrender to the police. However, everyone’s plans change when Mack’s daughter is kidnapped. Sherlock must employ all his wits if he is to rescue Mack’s daughter and save the day.
Want even better news?  3 Lucky U.S winners will get their very own copy.  This prize is shipped by the sponsor Shout Factory

SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE GREAT ESCAPE DVD Giveaway

Adventure force Giveaway

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Snow days getting you down?  Don’t fret! Spring is right around the corner and before you know it, you’ll be outside soaking up the warm sun!

Speaking of soaking, Adventure Force has a great lineup of water blasters that are perfect for Spring and Summer Fun, and make great additions to your Easter baskets too!

 

Adventure Force Tsunami Drencher:

Adventure Force Tsunami Drencher by Buzz Bee Toys is a long distance water blaster that shoots water farther hitting targets up 51 feet away.

 
It is easy to use: just fill the tank with water and pump the handle and you are ready to soak your competition near and far. This water blaster features bright colors for hours of fun. Soak yourself in fun and others with the Adventure Force Tsunami Drencher long distance water blaster. Great for parks, pools and beaches. 
 
• Comes in bright colors for hours of water blasting action 

• Recommended for children Ages 8 and over

Purchase:

 
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Adventure-Force-Tsunami-Drencher/291400458
Adventure Force Triton 

Adventure Force Triton by Buzz Bee Toys is a water blaster you can shoot a continuous stream of water up to 38 feet to soak your opponents. Just fill the tank with water and pump the handle several times and you are ready to go. This easy to use water blaster features a see through body so you can see the giant spring that shoots a powerful stream of water. Soak yourself and others in fun with the Adventure Force Triton continuous stream water blaster in bright colors for hours of water blasting action.

• Great for parks, pools and beaches


• Comes in bright colors for hours of water blasting action 

• Recommended for children Ages 4 and over

 

 
 
Purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Adventure-Force-Triton-Water-Blaster/727687916
Adventure Force Hydro Arsenal 
 

 

 

Adventure Force Hydro Arsenal 2 Pack Water Blaster Set features double the fun water blasting action. With their large capacity tanks and removable scopes, you can have a long, lasting water battle. Just fill the translucent tanks with water, pull the pump handles all the way back to load water then push forward to soak your target up to 35 feet away. The adjustable nozzles allow you to pick your water stream type for your mission. Item comes with 2 water blasters and 2 scopes.

• Great for parks, pools and beaches

• Recommended for children Ages 8 and over

Purchase:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Adventure-Force-Hydro-Arsenal-2-pack/994505988

 

GIVEAWAY
 
 
One winner will receive the Adventure Force Hydro Arsenal (RV $ 19.97).
 

See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 3/5/2021.

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. 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. Entrants who have created social accounts purely for the purpose of entering 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 and Tabby’s Pantry are not responsible for shipment of prize.

 
 
 

Mask Me Giveaway

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Do you love all of the awesome custom masks you’ve been seeing on social media and while out shopping?  You know the ones that look like the person isn’t even wearing a mask?  They’re so awesome!

 

Do you have a favorite color, character, person, mantra or theme that doesn’t exist in mask form, and you wish you could have one?  Well, now you can!

 

The Mask Me App by USA Mask Market allows you to create any mask, with any theme, color or design!  You can even virtually try it on before purchasing!

 

The process is so simple and the results are amazing! Masks are delivered in a sealed package to keep them protected, which can be used to store the mask when not in use.

 

I was given the opportunity to try out the Mask Me app by USA Mask Market,  and create my own, custom, one of a kind mask.  It came out exactly how I designed it, and I love it!

 

The process is so simple and user friendly.  Best of all, my mask was shipped to me within a week!

 

Are you ready to create your own custom mask?

Here’s the link that you can use to download the Mask Me Mask Designer App.  **Please note that this is ONLY available for iPhone users at this time.**


https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mask-me-design-face-masks/id1527571335

 

Mask Me wants to give one of my followers the opportunity to design their own mask as well!

 

GIVEAWAY 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

One winner will receive a code to create their own custom mask from Mask Me. (RV $ 25)

See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 3/4/2021.


All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. 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. Entrants who have created social accounts purely for the purpose of entering 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 and Tabby’s Pantry are not responsible for shipment of prize.

Creatto Giveaway

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Creatto

Creatto is a simple yet versatile building system that consists of just two primary components that can be woven together into countless 3D creations. The flexible yet durable plastic tiles interlock quickly and easily for all skill levels; no additional materials or hardware required!

 

Each Creatto kit includes assembly instructions for four different configurations, but the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Add strings of colored LED lights to illuminate your works of art from the inside out. Creatto is available in a variety of designs for $9.95-$29.95 and is for Ages 6+.

 

 


About Creatto:

MAKE: Each Creatto kit consists of just two primary building components that easily weave together into countless different creations!

PLAY: Once your creation is complete, enjoy it as you play! It becomes a prop for carrying out infinite adventures and storylines.

DISPLAY: Your Creatto doubles as a piece of artwork. Display it in your room and let it showcase your creativity and individuality! The string of LED lights makes for a particularly striking sight!

Join the Creatto Community: Share your creations on social media using the hashtag #creatto. Whether it’s a model from one of the existing Creatto kits or a totally new idea you’ve dreamed up, your creation is unique and should be shared! We hope this Creatto community inspires an explosion of creativity and artistry around the world!

 

You can buy your very own here 

GIVEAWAY
 

One winner will receive a Creatto Magical Moose and Forest Friends set (RV $9.95)

 

Magical Moose & Forest Friends includes 35 Creatto pieces, a string of 20 LED lights, and assembly instructions to build a moose, beetle, dinosaur, and tree, but the possibilities are limited only by your imagination! What will you create?

Battery-powered lights require 2 AA batteries. Suitable for ages 6 and up.

 

See below for terms and conditions. Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win. This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 3/4/2021.

All entries will be verified—only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. 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. Entrants who have created social accounts purely for the purpose of entering 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 and Tabby’s Pantry are not responsible for shipment of prize.

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