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Children's Book Club- The one And Only Bob

1/24/2023

 
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Dog Park- Book Activity and Giveaway

1/20/2023

 
This post is in partnership with The Children’s Book Review and Kathryn Kazoleas. All opinions are my own.
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Dog Park
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Written by Kathryn Kazoleas
Ages 6+ | 116 Pages
Publisher: Kathryn Kazoleas
​ISBN-13: 9781777426118

Publisher’s Book Summary: Gibson the Labradoodle is about to begin her first day of training to become a dog park ambassador, something she has been dreaming about her entire life. Dog park ambassadors hold a very high honor within the dog park community and have many important roles to make sure the dog park is a fun and safe place to be. She has so many great ideas and cannot wait to get started.
While Gibson is training alongside lead ambassador and trainer, Meistro the bulldog, things don’t go as planned. Gibson meets challenge after challenge and isn’t allowed to introduce any of her new ideas. Being a dog park ambassador isn’t what she thought it would be, so she starts to question whether the role is really for her. At the end of her very first training shift, and just as she’s about to give up and tell Meistro she isn’t cut out to be a dog park ambassador after all, there’s an emergency at the river. One of the dog park’s new puppies, Clover, has swum too far out and cannot get back to shore.
Gibson’s best friend and greatest supporter, Stretch the dachshund, convinces her she must help. Gibson springs into action, with Stretch at her side and encouraging her the entire time. Gibson saves the day…almost! Having been swept downstream and far away from the dog park, Gibson is forced to lead the trio back to safety. There’s only one way back through a dark forest with strange sounds and smells. The sun is starting to go down and everybody is tired and scared. But Gibson knows she has to get her friends back home, despite what or who gets in her way.

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Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of Dog Park and its sequel Dog Daycare!

One (1) grand prize winner receives:
A signed copy of Dog Park
A signed copy of Dog Daycare

​Two (2) winners receive:
A signed copy of Dog Park
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SPace Baby- Book Activity and Giveaway

1/17/2023

 
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Space Baby
Written by Jay Dee
Illustrated by Tom McGrath
Ages 3+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Kraine Kreative
​ISBN-13: 9781777426118

Publisher’s Book Summary: When Angelic hears that Daddy spread his love for her around the whole universe, she worries she hasn’t done the same for her baby brother. Only one thing to do! Brother and sister rocket into the night sky to explore the universe in search of the most awesome thing there. “Space Baby Salute!”

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Giveaway

Enter for the chance to win an autographed copy of Space Baby and a $250 donation to The Planetary Society and its mission to increase discoveries in our Solar System, elevate the search for life beyond our planet, and decrease the risk of Earth being hit by an asteroid.

One (1) grand prize winner receives:
A signed copy of Space Baby
A $250 donation made in your name to The Planetary Society and its mission to increase discoveries in our Solar System

Nine (9) winners receive:
A signed copy of Space Baby
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Space Baby Book Giveaway

Disney with Twins

1/13/2023

 
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As a twin parent there are very few things that I only do one time. My days are spent on repeat, as I care for one twin, and then do it all again for the next. But when it came to taking my kids to Disney World, I wanted it to be a one and done trip. I am by no means a Disney expert, and I wouldn’t even classify myself as a Disney fan. However, we had a really fun trip and it wasn’t super stressful or expensive (by Disney standards) because I spent some time planning and prepping before we left. I’m sharing my best tips with you today. First, here are the specifics. We took a 5 day trip to Disney World in Orlando, FL. We visited all 4 parks, with whole days spent at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, and a split day at Hollywood Studios and Epcot. We went in the Fall and our twins do not need a stroller or naps anymore.

Travel
We flew into Tampa International Airport and rented a car, then drove to Orlando. Disney no longer provides complimentary shuttle service from the airport, so you have to arrange and pay for this yourself. It was cheaper for us to fly into Tampa than flying into Orlando and it was nice to have a car to pick up groceries and other supplies as needed. Our return flight was out of the Orlando airport. We reserved day 1 and day 5 of our trip for travel with no park plans on those days. After we arrived at the hotel, we headed straight for the pool, and made it an early night to prepare for our first park day.

Hotel
We stayed on property at the All-Star Music Resort, in a Family Suite. This allowed us to have two separate sleeping areas and a full size refrigerator, kitchen, and microwave. The suite also had 2 bathrooms which made the morning rush and bedtime easier. Even though this resort is considered on the  “value” level, it had every convenience we desired and had short bus rides/wait times to the parks. In fact, once we even had the whole bus to ourselves. I also requested a late check-out to allow for a little swimming before our flight out, and it was readily accepted.

Food
We made it through the whole trip without making a single dining reservation. Our twins are selective when it comes to eating away from home, and we didn’t want to waste an hour or more of our park time sitting down and eating a meal that not every family member would enjoy. So instead, I stocked our suite’s refrigerator with breakfast and lunch foods. We ate breakfast in our room each morning, and then packed a lunch for the kids and snacks for everyone. My partner and I used the Disney app to order a quick meal at the park. As a whole, we were not impressed with the meals at Disney, but some of the snacks were tasty. We also brought frozen water bottles into the park with us each day. They served as ice packs to keep lunches cold and then as they thawed, more drinking water. Also, ice water is free from any restaurant at Disney, but they only have paper straws. So bring your own if your kiddo requires them.


Disney App/ Genie +
If you are trying to do all the things in one trip, you must spring for the Genie +/ LightingLane options. I think it is ridiculous that on top of paying hundreds of dollars to simply enter the park you must also pay extra for Genie +. But without it, we wouldn’t have been able to ride and see all we wanted to in three days. It’s worth it to not have to wait in line at attractions and shows. I had packed activities to keep the twins busy as we waited in line, but we didn’t need them as we never waited more than 20 minutes. My main tips with Genie+ are to get used to the app before your trip, and keep refreshing it. There were several times we were able to get Genie+ times at the most popular attractions by simply refreshing over and over. And don’t forget to bring a portable charger, as all that refreshing will drain your battery.

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What I Packed
Each day we brought a backpack and a small shoulder/waist bag into the park. Sometimes they searched our bags and other days they didn’t. In addition to our phones, money, and our Disney Ticket Cards…here is what we brought. 
  1. Ponchos for each family member- Rain gear can be purchased inside the parks, but it is very expensive. We didn’t experience any rain, but were prepared.
  2. A small first aid kit- I always carry a small first aid kit with essential items like bandaids and common meds.
  3. A small USB fan- I purchased a small fan to help keep us cool in the Florida sun. It worked well, and we charged it at night in the hotel room.
  4. Sun protection- In addition to a sun hat for each family member, I also packed lots of sunscreen. You can read more about my fav items here.
  5. Line waiting activities- As I mentioned before, we didn’t spend much time waiting in line. I packed a few small games and some suckers to pass the time.  
  6. Extra clothes- I packed a change of clothes for each kid, and dry socks for each of us. 
  7. Food- I outlined above what food we brought into the parks. I used a small collapsible cooler and a frozen water bottle as an icepack. I also brought extra water bottles, and a bag of plastic cutlery, paper plates and napkins.
  8. Straws- Plastic straws are not available on Disney property. If your family requires straws, bring your own.
  9. Masks- I packed a mask for each family member to wear as needed.
  10. Tissues
  11. Hand sanitizer- I like a big bottle with a pump for frequent use.
  12. Wipes- I used wipes to clean off the table before we would eat, etc.
  13. USB phone charger

Are you planning a trip to Disney with your twins anytime soon? 

Library Haul- Inspiring Children's Books

1/9/2023

 
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Forget the grocery hauls, here is the haul I love the most. Check out what we checked out from the library...inspiring children's books!


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Lulu the Beaver- Book Activity and Giveaway

1/6/2023

 
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Lulu the Beaver
Written by Bethany Gano
Ages 5+ | 48 Pages
Publisher: Bunny Books
​ISBN-13: 9781736147269

Publisher’s Book Summary: In a colony full of busy beavers, one bashful beaver is hiding a gigantic secret.
Lulu tries to be a typical beaver, but her dream of being an artist is getting out! Despite her friends’ encouragement, Lulu’s struggle with fear and self-doubt has led her into a pattern of destroying her artwork — until an unexpected encounter changes Lulu, and the forest, for good.
With funny asides, sound effects, and elements of comic-book style, this eye-opening tale urges kids to confront gloomy thinking and gives them the courage to bravely share their gifts.
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Enter for a chance to win one of three signed copies of Lulu the Beaver or one of two very awesome Lulu the Beaver prize packs: The Illustration Pack or The Blast-Off Pack.
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
THE ILLUSTRATION PACK
  • A signed, hardcover copy of Lulu the Beaver
  • A blank sketchbook
  • A set of four Blackwing Volumes pencils
  • A pack of metal pencil caps
  • One custom-painted illustration by Bethany of a name of your choosing (in Lulu’s forest lettering style shown, but the palette can be customized).
One (1) grand prize winner receives:
THE BLAST-OFF PACK
  • A signed, hardcover copy of Lulu the Beaver
  • A copy of Lulu’s Activity Book
  • One “Dream On” patch
  • One “Lulu Blast” sticker
  • One “Lulu Blast” bookmark
Three (3) winners receive:
  • A signed, hardcover copy of Lulu the Beaver

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Library Haul- Favorite Books of 2022

12/15/2022

 
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Forget the grocery hauls, here is the haul I love the most. Check out what we checked out from the library...our favorite books from 2022!​


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Needles, THe Forgotten Christmas Tree- Book Activity and Giveaway

12/6/2022

 
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Needles, the Forgotten Christmas Tree
Written by Richard Wagner
Illustrated by Sydni Kruger
Ages 3+ | 38 Pages
Publisher: Mascot Kids | ISBN-13: 9781645437086
Publisher’s Synopsis: The world is not always a perfect place. Needles, a scraggly little tree, must endure criticism, laughter, and setbacks to realize his goal of becoming a beautiful Christmas tree.
This is a story of dreams, desires, hope, determination, and never giving up. It also offers the observation that what others think is beautiful may not really matter. Beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder and paired with the spirit of Christmas, maybe we can make the world just a little more perfect!

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- An autographed copy of Needles, the Forgotten Christmas Tree
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children's Book CLub- November 2022

11/23/2022

 
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Honeycake: A Helping Hand- Book Review and Giveaway

11/21/2022

 
This post is in partnership with The Children's Book Review and Medea Kalantar. All opinions are my own.
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Not only is the story in this book entertaining, but it teaches some very important lessons about diversity and breaking down limits. ​
~Ali Dunn, Me Two Books

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Honeycake: A Helping Hand
Written by Medea Kalantar
Illustrated by i Cenzial
Ages 4+ | 33 Pages
Publisher: Medea Kalantar | ISBN-13: 9781777289768
Publisher’s Book Summary: In the sixth installment of the delightful Honeycake book series, Nala’s uncles, Victor and George, take her to a fundraiser where she meets Alexis, a girl with an artificial arm. Through her interactions, Nala learns that you are never too young to lend “a helping hand,” that it’s okay to be different, and that being different doesn’t stop you from doing great things in life.

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Medea Kalantar is a Reiki master and practitioner, a Guinness World Record Holder, and a multi-award-winning, best-selling author of the Honeycake Book Series(TM). Inspired to write these books when she became a grandmother, Kalantar’s stories are based on her own family, whose members come from many ethnic backgrounds. This unique mix is a perfect recipe—just like the spices in a honey cake. That is why she calls her grandchildren her little Honeycakes.

Book Review

Themes: Inclusion, differences, people with disabilities

​Honeycake: A Helping Hand, is the sixth book in the Honeycake series.  The main character Nala meets a girl with an artificial arm, and learns how to embrace and celebrate the differences that unite us all.

Not only is the story in this book entertaining, but it teaches some very important lessons about diversity and breaking down limits. The book also contains a glossary of words used throughout the book, which is a great way to build understanding around terms that some children may be hearing for the first time. I love the message of this book, and it is one that your children will want to read over and over. As if that wasn't reason enough to add this book to your home library, all proceeds from each book sale goes to The War Amps CHAMP Program.

Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win 6-book set of the Honeycake series with bookmarks—including a copy of Honeycake: A Helping Hand autographed by Madea Kalantar!

One (1) grand prize winner receives:
- A signed hardcover copy of Honeycake: A Family of Spices
- A signed hardcover copy of Honeycake: Help, I Swallowed a Butterfly
- A signed hardcover copy of Honeycake: Special Magical Powers
- A signed hardcover copy of Honeycake: A Circle of Trust
- A signed hardcover copy of Honeycake: Counting All My Blessings
- A signed hardcover of Honecake: A Helping Hand
-Bookmarks
Four (4) winners receive:
- A signed hardcover copy of Honeycake: A Helping Hand
Five (5) winners receive:
- A signed paperback copy of Honeycake: A Helping Hand 
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