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Inspiration Play Fill N' Splash Submarine Bath Toy is Perfect for Bathtime Fun

Inspiration Play Fill N’ Splash Submarine Bath Toy is Perfect for Bathtime Fun

Bathtime can be challenging for parents especially during the holidays. Our little ones are so busy experiencing everything life has to offer, the idea of taking time to cleanup is just daunting. Adding fun toys to your bathing experience can be just what you need to turn a stressful time into bathtime fun! The Inspiration Play Fill N’ Splash Submarine Bath Toy was named 2021 Winner of the…

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Making the Holidays Colorful with Crayola

Making the Holidays Colorful with Crayola

Seeing a child’s face light up with excitement during the holiday season is a sight that can bring feelings of joy to everyone gathered around to celebrate. Though many wish lists are filled with tech gadgets and gizmos, gifts that allow kids to explore their artistic sides and foster imaginative play are still popular picks as well. For example, options like these from the Crayola Scribble…

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Like Falling Through a Cloud: A Lyrical Memoir of Coping with Forgetfulness, Confusion, and a Dreaded Diagnosis

Like Falling Through a Cloud: A Lyrical Memoir of Coping with Forgetfulness, Confusion, and a Dreaded Diagnosis

Excerpts from Like Falling Through a Cloud: A Lyrical Memoir of Coping with Forgetfulness, Confusion, and a Dreaded Diagnosis by Eugenia Zukerman CBS Sunday Morning’s classical music correspondent and world renowned flutist opens up about her diagnosis with Alzheimer’s A few years ago my daughters told me they were worried about my forgetfulness, my loss of words, my confusion. They suggested,…

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Coalatree Brings Outdoor and City Life Together with Eco-Minded Goods for All

Coalatree Brings Outdoor and City Life Together with Eco-Minded Goods for All

Coalatree designs eco-minded gear and apparel for the adventurer in everyone, from athletes and photographers to your average city folks and weekend warriors. The company’s passion is to bring elements of the outdoors and the city life together. Whether you’re summiting the tallest peaks or lounging around town with friends, Coalatree eco-minded goods are practical, stylish, and functional. Being…

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Spread Holiday Cheer Through Gifts That Give Back

Spread Holiday Cheer Through Gifts That Give Back #holidayguide

The holiday season is a time to spread cheer, spend time with loved ones and give back to those in need in both small and big ways. Individuals are often inspired this time of year to help transform the world into a better place by contributing, donating and fundraising for communities, both locally and abroad. This year, this global movement of generosity and compassion is all the more…

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13 Dead End Drive is a Top Pick for Holiday Game Night Fun

13 Dead End Drive is a Top Pick for Holiday Game Night Fun

Let’s have a fun holiday game night! 13 Dead End Drive is a fun bluffing game where you try to conceal your identity from your opponents in order to be the last one standing to win Aunt Agatha’s fortune. Each turn you must roll the dice and then statically move your characters or others in order to throw them off your scent. Originally created in 1994, this comeback king, 13 Dead End Drive has…

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SnackMagic Snack Box Takes All the Holiday Gifting Pressure Away + Giveaway

SnackMagic Snack Box Takes All the Holiday Gifting Pressure Away + Giveaway

SnackMagic is a snack box that takes all the pressure off when it comes to holiday gifting. They are only service that lets people pick which goodies they get, making it simple and just what the recipient truly wants. So, how many people do you have on your holiday list? One person, a family or even 100,000 employees, SnackMagic is the ideal go-to gift as everyone gets to build their own box from…

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8 Holiday Trips to Gift This Year

8 Holiday Trips to Gift This Year #familytravel #holidayguide

Travel is back this holiday season, and gifting a trip is a perfect way to treat yourself or loved ones. Ditch the tech gadgets and fancy watches; instead, gift the experience of vacation bliss or thrills and adventure. Find inspiration in this first-of-its-kind travel gift guide featuring nearly 100 travel experiences from travel sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo that rival even the most…

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Make Your Bedroom Cozy with PeachSkinSheets

Make Your Bedroom Cozy with PeachSkinSheets

When it comes to relaxation and rest, the bedroom is top when it comes to decorating with a cozy vibe. Everything needs to be welcoming; this is especially true with the bed. We often reach for the softest fabrics and eye pleasing colors when it comes to our bedding. Anything that speaks to comfort and what we find calming. PeachSkinSheets offers affordable bed sheets are made from a breathable,…

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Let's Go Bigger with Monopoly The Mega Edition

Let's Go Bigger with Monopoly The Mega Edition #holidayguide

Family game night is a big deal in our household. It is one of the few family activities all of my children, even the teenagers, still enjoy. We usually order in a meal and sit down to an hour or two of game play. This gives us a chance to relax and reconnect during our busy lives especially during the holiday season. This year is extra special since the kids are homeschooled and we can enjoy…

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5 Essential Tips to Reduce Stress This Holiday Season

The holidays are often touted as being “the most wonderful time of the year,” but some people are left feeling stressed out, burned-out, and counting the days until the holidays are over and life goes back to normal. No, you’re not a grinch–you’re just stressed. The number one way we stress ourselves out is by overthinking. There are a lot of decisions to make during the holidays, whether it’s…

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Ultimate Guide to Roasting Coffee

Ultimate Guide to Roasting Coffee

One of the best coffee you can enjoy is one that you roasted yourself. Sure it might take some time, but the taste is impeccable. And with a little practice, you can be a coffee roasting master at home.  You can always buy a premium coffee roaster in Brisbane if you struggle with roasting coffee at home. But believe us when we say that home roasted coffee is the best.  To begin roasting coffee…

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Moe’s Frosted Sugar Cookie Bites Make the Best Stocking Stuffer for Dogs

Moe’s Frosted Sugar Cookie Bites Make the Best Stocking Stuffer for Dogs #holidayguide #pets

We are a large family, with two parents, seven kids, two cat and two dogs. That makes for one wild holiday season filled with shopping, planning, cooking and best of all gift giving. We don’t miss a single member when it comes to things under the tree. Moe’s Frosted Sugar Cookie Bites make a great stocking-stuffer that pet parents like us can feel good about. The launch of the Frosted Sugar…

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Hot Chocolate Bombs Inspired By Nick Jr.: The Night Before Christmas + Giveaway

Hot Chocolate Bombs Inspired By Nick Jr.: The Night Before Christmas + Giveaway #holidayguide

With Christmas season right around the corner, fan-favorite Nick Jr. characters are ready to help celebrate and spread holiday cheer in the brand-new DVD release Nick Jr.: The Night Before Christmas! The DVD includes Christmas-themed episodes from PAW Patrol, Baby Shark’s Big Show!, Blue’s Clues & You!, Bubble Guppies, and Blaze and the Monster Machines. Preschoolers and their families will get…

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A Beautiful Bedtime Story for Cozy Winter Nights, Barn at Night Giveaway

A Beautiful Bedtime Story for Cozy Winter Nights, Barn at Night Giveaway #holidayguide

Beautifully illustrated bedtime story pairs poetry and watercolors for a cozy winter read: Barn at Night by Michelle Houts and illustrations by Jen Betton. When you grow up on a farm, adventures happen all day long—even at night! On a cold winter evening, a father and daughter go out to the barn and are welcomed with a warm scene. Who is awake, who is asleep, and who is just making their first…

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Let's Talk Food Influence #EatDrinkBeMerry

Let's Talk Food Influence and Earn Rewards #EatDrinkBeMerry #sponsored

One of the reasons I started my blog in 2010 was to be a part of an online community that shares ideas and brings each other together in a positive way. Food has always been an interest of mine, after all I am a mom of seven. From creating recipes that the entire family enjoys to sharing the newest food products on the shelves, I have put myself out there and am a better woman for it. So, when…

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Winning Moves Games Are Perfect For The Holiday Gift Giving Season + Huge Game Prize Package Giveaway

Winning Moves Games Are Perfect For The Holiday Gift Giving Season + Huge Game Prize Package Giveaway

When it comes to buying gifts during the holiday season, I always look at board games first. Family game nights are a big deal in our house and sharing our love for all things togetherness is important. There is nothing better than a evening of fun, competition and family. For this reason and more, we think Winning Moves Games are perfect for the holiday gift giving season and encourage you to…