PAJANKET REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

Things I am obsessed with in 2018 already are buffalo plaid, blankets, and boots.

Those things all go so well together in Winter, especially for us here in Utah. We have blankets, but children often throw or drag them on the floor. While that might save you some time from dusting, it doesn't make your blankets look so hot.

I discovered a small company with a super cute product called Pajanket. It is a fully-mobile, no drag, wearable blanket. When I saw they had a few in my favorite pattern, I couldn't resist trying them out. They also sell a few solid colors (for both boys and girls) if you aren't into the plaid.

 These blankets are designed for your littles to wear (sizes ranging in 4-11 yrs of age) without dragging on the ground. There are adorable little foot and arm holes that allow them to still move around freely.

Pajankets have a zipper in the front to allow the kiddies to climb in and get cozy. Kids can also tuck their and arms inside the blanket for added warmth.

 If these aren't the best idea ever, then I don't know what is. They are perfect for lazy Saturdays, when you watch movies together, or pretty much any time.

These blankets are cute, comfortable, and made right here in the USA.

Use code Pajanket35%OFF at checkout when you shop for a 35% discount.

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The Year Santa Lost His List BOOK REVIEW

Who is excited about the Christmas holiday season coming soon? Christmas is my favorite holiday. One of my most memorable family memories is reading Christmas story books together as a family. We would all gather together around the tree in our new sets of pajamas and listen as my Dad read out loud a story to us. There was never anything too important to interrupt our story time.We completely disconnected from outside sources and spent quality family time together. Does your family have any holiday traditions that hold a special place in your heart?
If you are like us, and are looking for a new holiday book this year, I have a great recommendation. For young readers, I cannot say any bad things about The Year Santa Lost His List.

It is a super fun story with easy words to read and bright illustrations that will keep your young readers (heck, even the older readers) entertained. It might be fun for family members to pass the book around and all take turns reading out loud. This book is perfect for that idea.

 The Year Santa Lost His List also has a great meaning in the story that will make your heart smile.

Santa loses his list before Christmas. He is getting his sleigh ready when a big gust of wind blows his list out of his hands. Will he be able to give the correct gifts to right children? He delivered ice skates to Julie, who always wanted to be an artist. Noah, who was totally into playing baseball, received a guitar and microphone. Can the disaster be reconciled and everyone be happy or could this possibly be the worst Christmas mix up ever?

Of course, you know I'm not going to tell you the answer. You have to read the story and find out for yourself.

This book was published in October 2016. It is the author's second book. Look for it on Amazon and it to your library this holiday season.

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I received this book at a discounted price in return for my honest opinion.

I gave this book to my younger nieces and nephews who love Christmas. They enjoyed the book and have probably read it 29 times already in one week. It is great for young readers with clear text and bright illustrations to keep their interest. The book has just the perfect amount of pages to read. This will definitely be a book that gets read by the entire family every year at Christmas holiday times. Check it out to see if Santa finds his list and can deliver the right presents to all of the children.



gave this book to my younger nieces and nephews who love Christmas. They enjoyed the book and have probably read it 29 times already in one week. It is great for young readers with clear text and bright illustrations to keep their interest. The book has just the perfect amount of pages to read. This will definitely be a book that gets read by the entire family every year at Christmas holiday times. Check it out to see if Santa finds his list and can deliver the rig


I gave this book to my younger nieces and nephews who love Christmas. They enjoyed the book and have probably read it 29 times already in one week. It is great for young readers with clear text and bright illustrations to keep their interest. The book has just the perfect amount of pages to read. This will definitely be a book that gets read by the entire family every year at Christmas holiday times. Check it out to see if Santa finds his list and can deliver the right presents to all of the children.
I gave this book to my younger nieces and nephews who love Christmas. They enjoyed the book and have probably read it 29 times already in one week. It is great for young readers with clear text and bright illustrations to keep their interest. The book has just the perfect amount of pages to read. This will definitely be a book that gets read by the entire family every year at Christmas holiday times. Check it out to see if Santa finds his list and can deliver the right presents to all of the children.
I gave this book to my younger nieces and nephews who love Christmas. They enjoyed the book and have probably read it 29 times already in one week. It is great for young readers with clear text and bright illustrations to keep their interest. The book has just the perfect amount of pages to read. This will definitely be a book that gets read by the entire family every year at Christmas holiday times. Check it out to see if Santa finds his list and can deliver the right presents to all of the children.

I LOVE YOU...Just Because Book #giveaway

If I meet you, then I love you. It's true. I feel life is too short NOT to tell people you love them. 

That's why I really want to share this cute book I found called I Love You Just Because. It is a 20 page board book for parents to give their children that let's kids know that their family and God love them just for who they are and that that love doesn't have to be earned.

It made for readers ages 4 - 8 years.

It is written by Donna Keith, an English teacher who began writing stories for her grandchildren. She has a few others that you can check out also that are just as adorable.

Find out more about the book on social media her: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest.

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THE LIFE WE NEVER EXPECTED - GIVEAWAY

It's summer time and what is better than reading a good book by the pool while you're on vacation?!

Life can be crazy. I've written about that a few times and we all know it because we experience it. What do we do about it? This is a story about Andrew and Rachel Wilson's life as two of their children were diagnosed with recessive autism. It tells about their brutally honest highs and lows with raising children with special needs. They share stories of encouragement and hope throughout the book and remind us that God is always there for us. This book is a touching read that will let you know that WE ALL have struggles. None of us are perfect. Situations in life might not be what we expected or go exactly as planned, but that doesn't mean it is bad. There is always hope and reading this will make you feel that comfort.

The Life We Never Expected by Andrew and Rachel Wilson is available in kindle and paperback versions. The paperback book is 160 pages and is light so you can carry it in your purse or computer bag without taking up too much space.

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 Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

LIQUID CHALKERS

When I was younger, I had a dry erase board in my room. I would write things on it I needed to do and my brothers would sneak in and write 'Deanna stinks-(their name) rocks' or something. I thought they were so dumb, but it's a memory I hold dear because I realize it was their way of telling me they cared about me. Nowadays, chalk boards are in. But the mess of chalk is a pain.

 These Paper & Twine liquid chalk markers are the best of both worlds. They look like chalk, but write like a pen without the mess. Besides chalk boards, you can use them on mirrors, windows, glass top tables and other similar surfaces.

They are easy to use and clean. You can buy them on Amazon for a fun Christmas present this year if you have a little artist or note writer around the house.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

NOAH Picture Book #GIVEAWAY

So I teach a boy who speaks both English and Czech. I don't know Czech. Sometimes for laughs, the family asks me to read something in Czech out loud to them. I'm a good sport. But the thing William and I like to do most is get picture books and make up our own story. Here is the latest book I have discovered.

 This is a 64 page, hardcover, wordless epic tale of Noah.

 As you can see, the artwork is gorgeous.

Without having one written word, the book tells a story about Noah's relationship with his family, the natural world, God, animals, and a daunting engineering challenge.

It's beautiful. So whether the people in your home speak different languages, don't speak yet, or really  just like pictures...this book is great for everyone.

Mark Ludy is the author of this book. He is a Colorado native and has written or illustrated eight children’s books including The Farmer, The Flower Man, The Grump, When I Was a Boy I Dreamed, When I Was a Girl I Dreamed, and Jujo the Youngest Tribesman.

Mark’s website: http://www.markludy.com

Official NOAH website: http://www.plough.com/en/ebooks/n/noah

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DUCKYMETER

Sometimes I get surprised when I hop in the bath tub or even hot tub at how hot the water is because I don't look at the thermometer first. I know I can't do this when I have kiddies around, so I now have the Duckymeter. 

It is a baby bath floating duck toy and bath tub thermometer made by Ozeri. My nieces and nephews love toys in both the bath tub and hot tub when they come over. It makes splash time more fun, right. So the idea of the Duckymeter was a hit. 

Lola and I tested it out in the hot tub. It instantly activates in water (via sensors on the bottom), floats naturally, and is fully submersible. 

It checks the water temperature every second and displays the degrees (F) on an LCD screen and by changing screen color (blue for cold, green for just right, and red for hot). 

It's easy to use, fun to play with, and would make a great gift for those you know who have (or are having) little ones in their house. Everybody knows rubber ducky makes bath time lots of fun!

Disney Frozen

So EVERYBODY is crazy for Frozen, right?! 

Many of you watched the Oscars and know Disney's Frozen was nominated for “Best Animated Feature” and “Best Original Song.” It is a stunning, big-screen comedy-adventure that has amazed at the box office worldwide since its theatrical release last November. Disney Publishing has created both print and digital books for children and families to enjoy long after the credits roll. I was able to check out these three items:

Frozen: A Tale of Two Sisters: This USA TODAY best-selling novel is a 32 page Step Into Reading Level 2 reader which brings the story of Frozen to early readers ages 4-6.

Frozen: The Junior Novelization: This New York Times and USA TODAY best-selling book retells the exciting story of Frozen in 8 pages of full-color scenes from the movie.

Frozen: Storybook Deluxe: Available in the Apple App Store, this digital storybook takes early readers to Disney’s Frozen through super cool interactive features.

Your kiddies can dive into the epic adventure by flipping the device upside-down to hear the story from Anna and Elsa's points of view, use "ice craft" tools to create and build their own frozen scenes and crystal palaces, and watch video clips from the film itself. 

There are more Frozen items to check out listed below:

Frozen Read-Along Storybook and CD

 Frozen: A Sister More Like Me

Elsa and Anna dolls from Mattel

Here are some #DisneyFrozen activity sheets for you to download free:

And the YouTube video of "Let It Go" in 25 different languages: