Troll-Themed Hair Accessories from Goody!

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You know what time it is? Hug time!!  You've seen Trolls right?  It is such an adorably cute movie with an all-star cast that is sure to getting you singing and dancing along...I speak from experience:)

I'm not the only one with Troll fever though.  One of our favorite hair accessory brands is getting in on the fun too!  From clips to brushes, every day can be a Troll-tastic day with Goody’s Trolls Hair Collection! Check out these awesome accessories:

  

 Goody Trolls Glow-in-the-dark Striped Contour Clips

  Goody Trolls Poppy Flower Sparkle Headwrap

  Goody Trolls Hugtime Ribbon Hair Elastics

 Goody Ouchless  Cushion Poppy hair brush

10 year old A is in love with this collection and her review is below:

"The brush is awesome with tangles. The headwrap is perfection. The clips are cool. The hair elastics are spectacular :)"

Short and sweet...gotta love that girl:)  These really are cute and if you have a Troll fan at your house, they are sure to enjoy showing off their Troll style with these fun goodies !

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Children's Book Series Review: Tales of Sasha- Books 1 and 2

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little bee books has some big news! They just released a brand new chapter books series called Tales of Sasha. Perfect for fans of My Little Pony, Tales of Sasha stars Sasha, a little horse with a BIG secret and her best friend Wyatt as they embark on a magical journey to learn about Sasha’s past.

The first two books in the Tales of Sasha series were published on January 3. In Tales of Sasha: The Big Secret, readers are introduced to Sasha and Wyatt, kindhearted and spirited young horses that live in Verdant Valley. Sasha has always felt a bit different than the other horses. For starters, she looks nothing like her two older sisters, who are black and brown while Sasha is pale gray—except for a small white patch on her back. Whenever Sasha’s patch begins to itch and sparkle, she is overwhelmed by the urge to soar. When she tells her parents how she feels they confess that they found Sasha wrapped in a golden blanket years ago with a note that read “Please keep Sasha safe until we can see her again”. Sasha is shocked and decides to go on a quest to find her birth parents and takes Wyatt along on the adventure where they soon discover that she is no ordinary horse.

Book Two, Tales of Sasha: Journey Beyond the Trees chronicles the quest that Sasha and Wyatt embark on to solve the mysteries of Sasha’s past, leading them beyond the Verdant Valley and into the forest. Will Sasha learn where she came from and meet horses that are just like her?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, little bee chapter books are perfect for beginning readers age 6-8.

A, who is 10, loved these two books!  Her review is below:

"Tales of Sasha books are easy to read and they are funny! I would recommend these books to girls ages 6 and up.  If you like horses and fairy tales, these books are for you!"

Based on the first two books, we think this series promises to be a good one.  
In March little bee books will be releasing another chapter book series called Ella and Owen, starring twin dragons who couldn’t be less alike, and we can't wait!

Find out more at little bee books!

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BookCase.Club Subscription Box for Book Lovers! December Edition

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What better gift is there than great books that prove reading is fun and encourage making reading a habit at a young age?  Maybe it's the teacher in me, but I am a believer that if you provide a fun assortment of engaging books to your young readers (and listeners:) you are instilling a love for reading early on!

Enter BookCase.Club:

BookCase.Club is a one-stop monthly subscription service for book lovers of all ages. Each case contains handpicked books based on your preferred genre.  There are six monthly categories and two quarterly categories to choose from: Paranormal Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery/Thriller, Children’s, Romance, Military History and Cookbooks.  The Children's category recently got a lot more exciting!  It has been turned into Bookcase.Club Kids and the categories have gotten a lot more specific.  More about that at the end of this post:)

Here is a sampling of the books you can find in a children's Bookcase.Club box: 

As you can see, you might find paperback, hardback or board books, depending on the month, but all will be fun for reading with your child:)

You will also receive a cute little seasonally-themed activity page with your books:

The new division of Bookcase.Club is Bookcase.Club Kids.  Each #BCCKids case comes with three handpicked children's books, chosen to ignite the imagination and inspire creativity.   Bookcase.Club Kids is broken down into 5 sub categories based on age: Newborn-2 years, 2-4 years, 4-6 years, 7-8 years and Pre-Teen.  We are super excited to try out these fun new categories in the months to come:)

A subscription to BookCase.Club starts at $9.99 + $5.00 s/h per month which is a pretty good deal for books specifically curated to your interests.  Plus, each month, BookCase Club partners with Books For Keeps, and donates one children's book for every active subscription.  Books For Keeps aims to place books in the hands of children who are least likely to have access. This program gives 12 books to every child served just in time for summer. The goal: to keep up their reading achievement outside of school.

BookCase.Club is definitely our favorite book subscription service...we've never been disappointed by the quality of the books we receive:)  

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Loved + Blessed: A Christian Faith-Based Subscription Box! January Edition

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We recently had the chance to review the January box from Loved + Blessed:

Loved + Blessed is a Christian faith-based subscription box service that delivers a box of encouragement right to your door each month.

Each box revolves around a central theme and comes with a mini poster, a sticker, a purse-sized scripture card and a gift.

The theme for the January box was Cultivating Contentment:

The scripture card this month featured Phillipians 4:11-12: "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want."

There was also an encouragement kit to share with a friend.

The special gifts for January were a notebook with a ribbon (to be cut into "You are loved and blessed" strips and shared with others:) and a bookmark with the lyrics to the beloved hymn, "It Is Well."

I definitely think there is room for Loved + Blessed in the subscription box market and I love that their mission is to deliver encouraging products that support a fantastic message!

If that wasn't enough, Loved + Blessed gives a portion of the proceeds of each box sold to Union Rescue Mission, a charity that offers hope and healing to the homeless.  What an amazing cause!

For just $15.99/month + $4 shipping & handling in the US, you can get your Loved + Blessed box or gift someone else with this monthly dose of encouragement today!

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Go Back to School in Style with a Beckmann Backpack!

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Time to get those kiddos back to school and what better way to get them excited about it than with a new backpack?!  Check out the adorable Beckmann bag we got to try out:

With Beckmann, finding a stylish, spacious and comfortable backpack to match each of your kid's personalities is easy with a wide variety of colors, styles, and sizes to choose from. 

This backpack is a mini backpack and is ideal for children in kindergarten. The backpack is light and has extremely good load-bearing qualities. The backpack also has a separate “shopping bag” in a matching design.  

This backpack features solid padding against the back and on the shoulder straps a chest strap, external pocket for drinking bottle, carrying system that transfer the weight to the hips, safety reflectors on all sides, rain cover in the top flap, interior pockets for notes, drawings, etc, and a reflective design on the separate front pocket.

For decades Beckmann of Norway has believed that school bags should be resilient and safe. Designed and manufactured to a high standard, every single bag from Beckman undergoes strict safety control and thorough testing before it lands on you or your child’s back.

There is such a great variety of bags for the whole family at Beckmann!

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Spice Up the New Year with Creamy Hot Sauces from Dave's Gourmet Specialty Foods! + Giveaway

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Looking for a way to spice up your menu for the new year?  Look no further than Dave's Gourmet!

Dave's Gourmet has a brand new line of creamy hot sauces that are gluten-free, GMO free, vegan and include no preservatives.  These moderately spicy sauces are made in the USA and their creaminess makes them truly unique.  Check out the three mouthwatering flavor descriptions:

Creamy Ginger Citrus Sauce

Red jalapeños, lime, and ginger combine to make one zesty flavorful hot sauce. Try a spoonful and experience the rich creamy texture followed by a hint of citrus and the zest of garlic and red jalapeños.  We loved this on roasted potatoes.

Creamy Garlic Red Pepper Sauce

A blend of spicy red chilies, sweet roasted peppers, and garlic with spices. Try a spoonful and savor the creamy sweetness of roasted red peppers followed by the zip of red chilies.  This sauce was delish on leftover pasta.

Creamy Roasted Jalapeno Sauce

Roasted jalapeños, tomatillos, and garlic create a deep and slightly smoky hot sauce. Try a spoonful and savor the creamy texture and bright citrus notes that are followed by the lingering zing of roasted jalapeños.  Our favorite of the three sauces, this one really shined on eggs.

These sauces are moderately spicy so you don’t have to be a hot sauce lover to enjoy it.  They are a great way to add yummy flavor with just a bit of heat!

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Lily Trotters: Compression Socks CAN be Stylish!

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Whether you are traveling, keeping up with your daily workouts, or just relaxing in your room make sure to pick up a pair of Lily Trotters compression socks.

Lily Trotters offers high-performance compression socks that are a favorite among runners and fitness fanatics. Strong and durable enough for marathon, this fashion forward company is dedicated to giving back to the local community. Lilly Trotters compression socks increase athletic performance and speed up muscle recovery. Studies have shown that compression stimulates blood flow and reduce lactic acid build-up, delaying the onset of muscle soreness and helping legs recover faster from a hard run. In its simplest explanation, compression socks can help to increase efficient blood flow (circulation) in the body, which may prevent cramping, spider veins, and blood clots, and also aid in muscle recovery. 

These are by far the cutest compression socks I've ever seen!  I am so impressed by the design, functionality and the super stylish look of Lily Trotters.  Whether you are an athlete or use them for medical reasons, Lily Trotter's compression socks are so fun and really let you make a statement:)

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