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My daughter is a HUGE Dog Man fan. She loves the book series from Dav Pilkey and all things Dog Man. She really loves drawing the characters from the books and when we found games and puzzles that are from University Games we had to tell you all about them because they are AWESOME! Dog […]
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Grayson and the Great Crayon Secret written by local Long Island author, Anthony Baldasare is a delightful read for children. “It’s the first day of school, but Grayson has a problem. Two very important colors are missing from his crayon box. Where did they go? How can he color a rainbow without them? Perhaps Grayson […]
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My good friend, Trace Wilkins Francis and her son Joseph joined the girls and I for a FREE Facebook Live event on January 3rd, 2021. We shared three quick and kid-approved recipes. We will also talk about giving back to a couple of worthwhile food banks, and Trace’s book Delectable Vegetables. We hope you will […]
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We highly recommend the Root for the Beet Virtual Vegetable and Nutrition Education Program designed by Long Island’s on, Heartbeet Farms. The Root for the Beet Vegetable Program focuses on teaching elementary students (2nd through 5th grade) how to make healthier food and drink choices. The first Chapter is about the Beet and not only do you learn about the […]
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Do your kids love to read and learn cool facts? We are truly OBSESSED with all things National Geographic. The Coolest Stuff on Earth: A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild and Wonderful (ages 8-12, hardcover, $19.99, 192 pgs) The girls have been loving The Coolest Stuff on Earth book that has so many […]
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The Bubble School series is fantastic for kids and their families to read together and have meaningful conversations related to the content written in these early reader chapter books. The local Long Island author and Dad, Matthew Wilson has written these books during a time our families need it most. We are living through a […]
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Claris: Holiday Heist: The Chicest Mouse in Paris by Megan Hess This is such a sweet and fun Christmas story about the most adorable and sweet little mouse, Claris. Claris has such a wonderful heart and loves to help others and in this book she takes on a cat burglar with her good friend, Monsieur. […]
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I am loving Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families. This guide written by Reshma Shah, MD, MPH and Brenda Davis, RD is a great way to begin your plant-based diet transition. The health benefits of transitioning to a mostly plant-based diet can be easier than you think. Eating plant-based is not only great […]
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LEGO® bricks are endless fun in our house. The girls are always watching videos or looking at pictures to try and create really cool things with their Legos. We were so excited when we received this book, LEGO® With Dad: Creatively Awesome Brick Projects for Parents and Kids to Build Together by Warren Nash. This […]
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You’re Pulling My Leg! and You’re Pulling My Leg! Junior, created by award-winning game creator Allen Wolf , lets you test your bluffing skills with completely new questions that range from thought-provoking to zany. For instance, “What was a favorite stuffed animal from your childhood?” Or “What cartoon character would you be if you could?” […]
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