Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Blaylock Falls Creek Walk
Monday, May 30, 2022
There Are Moms Way Worse Than You - Book Review and Giveaway
Book Overview:
THERE ARE MOMS WAY WORSE THAN YOU: Irrefutable Proof That You Are Indeed a Fantastic Parent (Workman Publishing, April 26, 2022).
THERE ARE MOMS WAY WORSE THAN YOU is trending with mommy bloggers right now who are ready for a good laugh and is currently in the top 5 of all bestselling books on Amazon!
THERE ARE MOMS WAY WORSE THAN YOU is a hilarious and reassuring gift for every mom: because we’re all doing the best we can, and the natural world is filled with moms worse than you! Written by Glen for her sister who is a new mother, the book encourages nervous new moms to reject perfectionism and embrace “my best is good enough” by offering examples of the worst parents in the animal kingdom. With an uplifting message and an unapologetic attitude, this book is a great fit for all the hardworking moms of this world and makes a perfect Mother's Day gift too!
Glenn herself is a hilarious improviser, lightning-fast, charismatic, and a sweetheart. In addition to being a debut author of the bestselling hilarious adult picture book, THERE ARE MOMS WAY WORSE THAN YOU, Glenn is currently a comedy writer for CONAN and has written for Comedy Central’s Light’s Out with David Spade and the Hulu talk show I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman, among many others.
My Review:
First off, let me start off by saying I have three bio children. The oldest swears I was the hardest on her (I was) and the youngest swears I was the easiest on him (I was). Personally, I feel like first-time parents think they have to have it all together. No, just no! Do what works for you and your child.
In this hardcover book told in rhythmic form, There Are Moms Way Worse Than You explores the animal world and humorously tells what they do to their offspring. For example, a koala mom will feed her kids poop. (Can't say I've ever done that, so there's a win!)
There are some expletive words and captions in this book but I think it's great for reminding moms they don't have to "know it all and do it all". The appendix in the back of the book does delve a little deeper into why certain animal parents do what they do. This is a fun book to give to a new mom to remind her that she is okay just the way she is.
Win It!
One person will win There Are Moms Way Worse Than You hardcover book.
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I received book for review. The opinions within this book are of my own and I was not influenced in any way. Please do your own research before purchasing products or using services. Your opinions and results may differ.
Friday, May 27, 2022
Free Salonpas Patch and Latest Giveaway Winners
In the next couple of weeks I will be posting a review and giveaway for Salonpas. Until then, be sure to request a free patch. To help bring awareness to their products they are giving away 100,000 free Salonpas Pain Relief Patches and up to $9 in Salonpas coupons
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In other news, two of my giveaways have ended and the winners have been randomly drawn.
The winner of the Elda's Kitchen Sauces giveaway is #9, Edye Nicole.
The winner of the Blue's Clues DVD giveaway is #2, Lisa Williams.
Congrats to the winners and thanks to all who entered.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
PAW Patrol: Rescue Knights - DVD Giveaway
No pup is too small to become a knight in Barkingburg kingdom! Join the PAW Patrol as they go on enchanted adventures in a medieval land in the brand-new DVD release PAW Patrol: Rescue Knights. Available on June 7, 2022, this DVD features 6 magical adventures with your favorite PAW Patrol pups, airing on Nickelodeon and produced by Spin Master Entertainment. Join the PAW Patrol as they befriend baby dragons, defend the princess, and defeat the trouble-making pup Claw!
PAW Patrol: Rescue Knights will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment on June 7, 2022, for the suggested retail price of $10.99.
PAW Patrol: Rescue Knights episodes:
Quest for the Dragon’s Tooth
Pups Save a Dozing Dragon
Pups Save a Tournament
Pups Save the Baby Dragons
Rescue Knights Break the Ice
Pups Save the Bone in the Stone
PAW Patrol: Rescue Knights synopsis:
A baddie pup named Claw, riding a dragon, Sparks, has descended upon Barkingburg, and it’s up to the PAW Patrol to protect the kingdom! No rescue is too big, no pup knight is too small! With new Dragon Knight Vehicles and suits of Dragon Knight Armor, our team take to land, air, and moat to stop the trouble-making Claw and his mischievous Dragon.
PAW Patrol: Rescue Knights fast facts:
Street Date: June 7, 2022
Running Time: 2 hours 19 minutes
Win It!
One person will win PAW Patrol: Rescue Knights on DVD.
*This is a Rafflecopter giveaway open to residents of the USA.*
I received no compensation for this post. This post is in partnership with PR firm. Please do your own research before purchasing products or using services. Your opinions and results may differ.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
My Crater of Diamonds State Park Visit
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family - Book Review and Giveaway
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One person will win a hardcover book copy of Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family.
This is a Rafflecopter giveaway open to residents of the USA.
I received product for review. The opinions within this post are of my own and I was not influenced in any way. Please do your own research before purchasing products or using services. Your opinions and results may differ.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Merle's Pearls and Book Giveaway Winners
Since I have a number of giveaways going on right now and quite a few coming up, I thought I'd start posting winners again.
The winner of the Merle's Pearls giveaway is #8, Tracy R.
The winners of the Whitney Wins Everything book giveaway are:
#6 Maryann D.
#12 Meghan B.
#15 sunshinehdfan
#1 aperry
#18 Julie W.
Congrats to the winners and thanks to all who entered. I have several giveaways coming up and a couple going on right now. Be sure to enter to win!
Thursday, May 12, 2022
My Mark Twain Cave Visit
On May 1st, my niece and I went to Hannibal, MO and visited several of the Mark Twain museums. While there, we also took a tour through the Mark Twain Cave. I've been a couple of times in the past but it'd been several years. The times I went before, people were only allowed to take pictures in one specific spot. This time, people were able to take as many pictures as they wanted. So, you bet I did!
The Mark Twain Cave tour is based upon both factual history and fiction inspired Mark Twain’s famous work, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. A tour guide takes you through the hour-long walk and weaves both the fiction and non-fiction together. There are also several interesting stops along the route.
Here's some fun facts regarding the cave:
1. Bats used to be quite plentiful and visitors will notice blackened spots on the cave ceiling where bats used to hang out. There are still a few here and there but you'll rarely see a bat now due to all the people that travel through.
2. The cave is 52 degrees year-round and some of the passageways are electrically lit so visitors can see. There is one spot during the tour where the guide turns out all the lights so you can get an idea of how dark it really is.
3. Norman Rockwell rendered a Tom and Becky painting while actually painting in the cave.
5. Jessie James signed his name in the Mark Twain Cave which is dated September 22, 1879, sixteen days before he robbed a train in Independence. Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain) also signed his name in the cave many years ago but it was only recently discovered in 2019. Both names have been authenticated.
The Mark Twain Cave is a stop I highly recommend. It's visually astonishing and quite the learning experience about the cave itself and about Becky Thatcher/Tom Sawyer.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Blue's Clues and You! Let's Learn With Blue - DVD Giveaway
lue into lots of play-along learning with Blue and Josh in the brand-new DVD release, Blue’s Clues & You! Let’s Learn With Blue. Available on May 24, 2022, kids will search for Blue’s Clues while playing active skill-building games along the way to help them learn their ABCs, 123s, colors, and science in four play-to-learn episodes.
Blue’s Clues & You! Let’s Learn With Blue will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment on May 24, 2022, for the suggested retail price of $10.99.
Blue’s Clues & You! Let’s Learn With Blue episodes:
ABCs with Blue
123s with Blue
Science with Blue
Colors Everywhere with Blue
Blue’s Clues & You! Let’s Learn With Blue synopsis:
Join Blue, Josh, and their friends for clue-filled learning games! First, Blue will help kids learn their ABCs … and practice letter recognition and sound too. Next up, Josh is COUNTING on preschoolers to help him with his 123s as he counts Blue Dollars and figures out what Blue wants to buy at the store. By asking kids direct questions like he always does, Josh invites them to learn about science: examining the world through a magnifying glass, meeting the Sun, and learning the Planets Song too. And preschoolers will learn clue into colors and even color mixing as they help Josh and Blue paint a picture of their friends. Kids will love to learn and play the Blue’s Clues & You! way!
Blue’s Clues & You! Blue’s Big Baking Show fast facts:
Street Date: May 24, 2022
Catalog: 19132922048 (US), 191329220498 (CN)
Running Time: 1 hr 30 min
Win It!
One person will win Blue's Clues and You! Let's Learn With Blue on DVD.
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Friday, May 6, 2022
Elda's Kitchen Sauces - Review and Giveaway
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
My April Amazon Prime Purchases
April was a busy month for Amazon. I purchased quite a bit from there. Here are just a few of the items I ordered:
Monday, May 2, 2022
My Visit To Mark Twain Museums
I only live half an hour from Hannibal, Missouri and pass through there often. But, I'd never visited the museums that surround the history of Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain). My niece and I decided to take a tour of them last Sunday. There are seven museums total, all within walking distance of each other.