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Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Posted on December 14, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Product Reviews | Tags: children's books, Cirkul, GiBoard Balance Trainer, Holiday Gift Guide, Holiday House, Ulysses Press | 12 Comments

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Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my Holiday Gift Guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. My holiday gift guide has book recommendations for all ages. Why do I love giving books as gifts during the holidays? Books can transport you to another place and time, plus expand the vocabulary of a young reader! I also have a couple of items for the health & wellness enthusiast, as well as a unique idea for gift … [Read more...]

The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for Kids {Giveaway Contest}

Posted on September 28, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: Bridget Thoreson, cookbook for kids, The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for Kids, Ulysses Press | 6 Comments

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Spooky season is around the corner and that means Halloween parties, trick or treating and watching scary movies. The next time you are watching a frighteningly good movie, you may want to whip up a spooky snack to go with it! Fans of the film, “Hocus Pocus” will be thrilled to know that “The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook for Kids” by Bridget Thoreson has many fun and spook-tacular recipes for your next movie night. Those who know and … [Read more...]

Back-to-School Shopping Guide: Products for Any Age and Stage

Posted on August 11, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Food, Misc, Mommy Stuff, Reviews | Tags: Back-to-School shopping, Mabel's Labels, Ulysses Press, Waterloo Sparkling Water | Leave a Comment

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Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my back-to-school shopping guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Parents and students alike are excited (or dreading) back-to-school. Having fun, new items to take to school, read, eat or drink can help take the sting out of it. Even if your child has already started school, it’s not too late to purchase or order these products because they can be used year-round. For the … [Read more...]

The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on January 24, 2022 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Jacque Aye, self-care book for girls, The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life, Ulysses Press | 4 Comments

The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life - book cover

“The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life: Find Your Inner Power, Fight Everyday Evil, and Save the Day with Self-Care” is a super cool book for girls of all ages (including the one writing this blog post)! ;) “The Magical Girl’s Guide to Life” teaches you self-empowerment. The book contains fun exercises, journal prompts, and personality tests, so that you’ll learn everything you need to know about your magical girl self! Once your magical … [Read more...]

The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids {Book Review + Giveaway}

Posted on August 31, 2021 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Alana Al-Hatlani, kids cookbook, The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids, Ulysses Press | 11 Comments

The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids

I was provided with a complimentary copy of “The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids.” Thanks to Ulysses Press for sponsoring this giveaway contest. As summer transitions to fall, I plan on cooking more homecooked meals. I guess you could say that I am a reluctant home cook, because sometimes I find recipes complicated and during the summer, I like making easy, no-fuss meals. Enter the “The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids: 50 … [Read more...]

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