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Books for Kids: Fiona The Hippo {with Giveaway!}

August 12, 2018 By Wendy Leave a Comment

Thanks to Zonderkidz for sponsoring our giveaway.| What is it about hippos that has my 5-year-old so obsessed? She talks about them nonstop, so it’s no surprise that the arrival of Fiona the Hippo, the new children’s book by Richard Cowdrey, resulted in squeals galore. Book about animals are always a win for us at…

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Filed Under: Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, children's books, kids books, reading

New Reading for Kids: The Itchy Book

May 7, 2018 By Wendy 1 Comment

Review and giveaway are in partnership with Disney Hyperion. My five-year-old’s latest obsessions? The new children’s book, The Itchy Book, and getting a new backpack to start kindergarten. Hold tight, because I’m about to hook you up with a chance to win both. But first, I have to tell you about this fun new book…

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Filed Under: Family Fun, giveaways, Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: children's book, learning, reading, The Itchy Book

Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story

March 20, 2018 By Wendy 7 Comments

Our Berenstain Bears Easter book and giveaway were sponsored by Zonderkidz. What’s so special about The Berenstain Bears? I’m not sure I can even put my finger on it, but one look at a Berenstain Bears book and I’m a kid again. I had stacks of them as an early reader, and my kids are…

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Filed Under: Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: basket, Berenstain Bears, books, Easter, gift, holiday, read

Kinky Boots! …and More Broadway at the Hershey Theater

December 1, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

I received admission to Kinky Boots at Hershey Theater at no cost. All opinions are my own.  The Broadway production of Kinky Boots has landed in Hershey, PA, and dare I say – this is the show people need to see now. I’m beyond thankful to live within a short drive of Hershey, PA, where…

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Filed Under: Family Fun, Read, Watch, Play, Travel Tagged With: Broadway, Hershey, Hershey Theater, Kinky Boots

Books for Tweens: The Adventurers Guild

October 13, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

A review copy was received by Disney-Hyperion. We’re always on the lookout for new reading material, and now that my own kids are true readers, it’s more fun than ever to explore what’s new in the world of children’s books! Fiction is big in our house right now, and I realized not long ago that…

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Filed Under: Disney, Family Fun, Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, Disney, reading, tweens

The Lion King Craft for Kids: Make a Mufasa Mask

August 30, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

A sample copy was received and affiliate links may appear in post. Lion King Craft provided by Disney.  It’s brilliant. It’s a classic. It’s BACK. Disney’s The Lion King is roaring back into homes everywhere as part of the Walt Disney Signature Collection. It’s an exclusive club that only includes a few other Disney classics, and…

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Filed Under: Disney, Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: Disney, DVD, entertainment, Lion King

Bedtime Book for Kids: I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug (w/ Giveaway)

July 9, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

I’m working with Zonderkidz to share this children’s book giveaway, but all opinions are my own. #BearHugBook A new children’s bedtime book has hit our bookshelf, and it’s got this mama’s approval. I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug!, written by bestselling author Caroline B. Cooney, is gentle, giggle-worthy, and calming – perfect for…

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Filed Under: Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, children's books, giveaways, hugs, reading

20 of the Best Summer Books (Plus Giveaway!)

June 3, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

I know, I know…finding time to crack a quality book and really dive in is kind of a guilty pleasure, but friends! It’s summertime! You simply must find the time to turn a few pages – alone – on a hammock or beach chair. Think of it as an investment in your own mental health….

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Filed Under: Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, reading, summer

STEM Books: National Geographic Kids Readers

April 14, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

My first grader has been given a reading challenge. If he reads 40 books by the end of the school year, he’ll be invited to attend a party with the school principal. Not just any party, but one with a chocolate fountain. This, my friends, is a very big deal. He’s super excited about the…

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Filed Under: Family Fun, Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: books, children's books, education, National Geographic, read, STEM

Happy Dreamer Children’s Book (with Giveaway!)

April 6, 2017 By Wendy 8 Comments

Thank you to Scholastic for sending our copy and providing a children’s book prize package for our readers. Bedtime stories are big, am I right? Even when the day is stressful, nothing ends it on a better note than a few quiet moments of storytime. Lately, I’ve made it my mission to find children’s books that…

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Filed Under: Family Fun, Read, Watch, Play Tagged With: children's books, giveaway, kids, read

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