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The word HABA means quality made toys that we can trust in our home. We know that when we purchase or request one of HABA’s creations, we are getting a product that will last for years to come. In fact we count on that quality in our home as we hope that things such as […]
Get the Look: Channel Your Inner 1930’s Debuting on Blu-ray & DVD on Nov. 1 Devastated by the sudden death of his parents at the height of The Depression, a young dreamer from the wrong side of the tracks, Jacob Jankowski (Pattinson), abandons his veterinary studies at Cornell University. With no other family, no house, […]
I so loved sleepover time as a girl. The chance to get all my friends together under one roof and eat sweets and watch movies really put a smile on my face. Now I am the mom and I think I can say that putting my daughters’ first sleepover together was just as rewarding. We started […]
A newly restyled wax figure of Robert Pattinson is now on display at Madame Tussauds Hollywood to celebrate the upcoming November 1 Blu-ray and DVD release of the 20th Century Fox major motion picture, Water For Elephants. The restyled figure, which will be dressed in authentic wardrobe from Water For Elephants, will be on display […]
We became Olivia fans long before she made her TV debut. The books alone are enough to make you fall in love with this sassy but extremely talented little lady (pig). Olivia Princess for a Day takes my children on a wonderous adventure of becoming a princess, then on a treasure hunt way out west […]
Fall is in full swing! As the crisp and chilly air settles in, there’s no better time than to change up your beauty routine. However you choose to transition, keep these great beauty tips in mind: A Fabulous Smile never goes out of season! Dr. Pankaj Singh is an innovator, educator, author and pioneer in […]
Imaginations Soar to Dazzling New Heights When STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG DREAMS Blossoms onto DVD November 1st Arriving just in time for the holidays, our deliciously sweet girl next door takes a new turn as STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG DREAMS comes to DVD November 1 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. It’s time […]
Between my husband and I, we own 6 touchscreen devices that are carried with us just about everywhere. I can’t imagine a day that goes by that I do not need to place my fingers upon the screen of my cellphone to make a call or text a message. Now when the Iowa winter raises […]
Weighted items have been known to assist with mental health issues relating to anxiety and stress. When it comes to this in children, we found that blankets are great at home but what happens when you are ready to start your summer travel? This is where Bumpas Dolls comes to the rescue. Much like a weighted blanket adults and children use at home to provide comfort from an anxious world, Bumpas dolls are designed to take on your travels and hug you all the way. @mybumpas #myheartisyours
I am in love with my daughter`s Shin Shin and am buying us three others so we all can share in the weighed hugs! #anxietyrelief #stressrelief #weighted #joyful #mybumpas
School`s out for summer! Well, nearly anyway. It`s the last week and we`re celebrating with a little outdoor fun via @gelblaster - a customizable, mess-free (won’t stain your clothes), eco-friendly, rechargeable shooting fun. Even better, you’ll never pick up another dart off the ground again!
Now off to show these boys momma remember how to aim! #gelblaster #momofboys #summervibes #outdooradventures #getoutside #funtimes
Say hello to My Moxy Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner. A hair product that knows how to let its hair down and have a good time while battling the dry brittle hair and fizziness that the Midwest winter has in store. With snow already peeking its head out and temperatures that one could only guess will be from day to day, my hair takes a beating this time of year. Not to mention, I have put it through a mess of color treatments and heated styles over the years. This puts a lot of pressure on my shampoo and conditioner. It has to come in strong and ready for battle to be able to tackle the dryness and frizz issues I have going on. While I have tried a lot of brands over the years only a few have scored that repeat buyer status. @my_moxy is definitely one of the winners for my family`s continued business.
#winterstyle #winteriscoming #beautytips #hair #mymoxy #holidayseason #holidayguide
Here are 5 great ways that you and your children can celebrate the fabulous characters created by so many talented authors during National Children’s Book Week:
#1. Have your child dress up as their favorite children’s book character. This does not need to be elaborate or entail purchasing anything. Simply recreate the character’s dress as best as your costume box (or closet) allows. Maddie and Albert go on so many adventures that recreating one or two of their looks (safari outfits, summer clothes, square glasses or a red hat) should be easy enough. Children love to emulate the dress and mannerisms of people they admire. Then let them tromp around town all day dressed like this.
#2. Have a favorite book swap with other children from school, play group, daycare or the neighborhood. Encourage each child to bring their favorite book (of the moment) either from their personal library, the school or the local library and put all of these in a box. Have each child pull out a new book to take home and read. Get together again to return everyone’s book and let the kids talk about the characters. Did they like them? Relate to them?
#3. Write a letter to a favorite author. Authors like myself love to hear from young fans, especially about characters that they have created and that readers have connected with! Writing letters also helps young readers learn the format for letter writing, practice writing their own (and the author’s) address and feel quite “sophisticated” as they take the letter to the nearest post office. Sometimes they even get a reply!
#4. Act out a scene from a favorite book. Find props around the house and find siblings or other kids to play parts. For the truly creative book lover, scenery is fun to create. And you can always bring out those costumes they created earlier to make it an (almost) official play. Off, Off, WAY Off Broadway here they come.
#5. Create a life-sized favorite character from a book. Get a roll of (cheap) printer’s paper. Trace your child’s form and then have them add clothes, hair and accessories for a favorite character. These can hang in your child’s room later.
#bookstagram #nationalchildrensbookweek
Known for its delicious bars of chocolate goodness, @milkboychocolate has launched its newest product, Milkboy Swiss Chocolate Drink. With a rich, velvety mouthfeel, the decadent Swiss Chocolate Drink is a dairy-free, gluten-free, GMO-free cacao powder. Making it a hot cocoa selection of joy and warmth for those colder days which have already begun in the Midwest. Even Nat loves it!!! #joyful
#millboy #milkboychocolate #hotcocoa #chocolate #coldweather #holidaycheer #holidayseason
