Celebrate the Good Old U S of A with Tommee Tippee® Stars & Stripes Line!

Tommee Tippee® has revolutionized the infant feeding market with the launch of the Closer to Nature® line of baby bottles and accessories. Inspired by nature and developed in conjunction with midwives, breastfeeding moms and babies, Closer to Nature® bottles are designed to be the closest thing to natural breastfeeding during the very early stages of baby’s life, from first latch to weaning. 

The Closer to Nature® range includes baby bottles and nipples, sterilizers, breast pumps, pacifiers, teethers, bibs and more for children up to 18 months.

The Tommee Tippee® toddler range includes BPA-free toddler drinking and feeding products to help teach children how to eat and drink the easy way, offering a seamless transition from those first steps, through to independent feeding and drinking.

Each cup is progressively staged with a specific spout and grip to meet the needs of every age and stage while supporting natural oral development. Bright colors, appealing designs and coordinating mealtime products reflect the individual styles of parents and their children, while making drinking and eating fun.

Stars and Stripes Insulated Straw Tumbler

Patented easy to drink, spill proof valve.

Cups are dishwasher safe if placed on the top shelf and can be steam sterilized for added piece of mind.

12-month cup has a insulated base to keep drinks cool and encourage drinking.

All Tommee Tippee cups are BPA free, with interchangeable parts.

Available in 1 pack count.

My Review:

Celebrate the Good Old U S of A with Tommee Tippee® Stars & Stripes Line!

I'm a huge fan of Tommee Tippee products and particularly love these Stars and Stripes Insulated Straw Tumblers from Tommee Tippee. The number one thing I love the most about them is that they do not leak. I cannot tell you how many sippy cups I've had that leak even when they say they're leak proof. I also love that they're BPA free and have an insulated base so my kids drinks stay cool even in our Arizona heat. They fit in my sons hand perfectly and he absolutely loves them. If I give him any other cup he points to the cupboard asking for his Stars and Stripes cup. The red, white and blue designs are fantastic and they're also dishwasher safe which is an absolute must for this mom of 4.  

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TJULA DESIGN - Love the Clothes you Wear!

“How do you pronounce it?” might be your first question when you discover TJULA. We will not only tell you how to pronounce it, but also what it means.

When we were brainstorming what to name this new venture, we wanted something that’s catchy and meaningful. Since this journey is about working towards liberty, unity and equality through lifting women up with fair opportunities, we wanted the name to speak to these ideas and female strengths. After searching through languages, dialects, legends and ancient myths, when we came across “Tula”, a variant of “Tallulah”, bells rang in our heads. We altered the spelling to make it our own unique name.

The original meaning is “leaping water”. Just like water, we envision women to live with freedom. Sometimes their strengths are being adaptive and following the stream, yet other times they can be powerful and forge new paths.

Finally, it reads like “two-la”, with the “j” being silent.

Everyday Pants

We designed these pants with the intention of making them the BEST pair you’d want to wear everyday, at work, running errands or attending casual socials. They are made to fit well, look good and help you move with ease. We absolutely love the Everyday Pants and hope you’ll love them too.

Design features

Flat waistband with belt loops for added wear options

Front fly with zipper and hook & eye

Side seam pockets for your hands or small personal items

Back pocket flaps for added security and a flattering shape

Above the knee pleats add interesting details to the silhouette

Plain woven cotton with 5% spandex lends flexibility for a fitted shape

Wide cuff band for extra comfort above the ankle

Description: color black, 95% cotton, 5% spandex, slim fit, sit at around 4" below natural waist

Slitback Tank

This lightweight & flowy top is perfect for layering in fast-changing weather. Wear it with a blazer to work, or with a sweater for a more casual look. See reviews by Narrow Collective, Dress Well Do Good, Chic for Good and Two Classy Chics.

Design features

Double-layer to prevent see-through

High back neckline and reduced size armholes for added elegance

Double layer V-shape for a flattering front neckline

Open slit back for a light and cool feel

Description: color white, 100% viscose, loose fit. Please choose the size 1-2" bigger than your chest circumference measurements.

The Tulip Skirt

Design features

100% silk taffeta main and lining fabric to keep you comfortable.

Roomy side pockets for carrying small personal items. Pocket flaps make a flattering shape while keeping your small items secure.

Invisible zipper in the back.

Size reference: waist measurements are S 29", M 30", L 31.5", XL 33"

Waistband height: 2"

Skirt length below waistband are S 17.5", M 18", L 18.5", XL 19"

My Review:

I'm absolutely in love with these clothes from TJULA DESIGN! 

They're incredibly comfortable and fit perfectly. 

TJULA DESIGN's The Tulip Skirt is extremely flattering and also very functional since it has pockets. The pockets are perfect for storing you keys, lipstick or various other small items. I'm also in love with the length of the Tulip Skirt because it goes to just about my knees which is my preferred length for skirts.

TJULA DESIGN's Slitback Tank is incredibly light and airy and looks amazing with just about anything. I love the slitback look of the back of this tank and the wonderful way it feels on my skin. It's incredibly comfortable to wear and has quickly become one of my favorite tanks!

Everyday Pants by TJULA DESIGN are incredibly fashionable! These Everyday Pants look great with any top and fit extremely well. I love how comfortable and versatile they are. Whether heading to the office, out on the town or to the kids soccer games, these pants are absolutely perfect for any occasion!

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See You Later, Alligator by Sally Hopgood Book Review

See You Later, Alligator

by Sally Hopgood (Author), Emma Levey (Illustrator)

Book Description

A departing tortoise has his bags packed and is almost ready to set out on an adventure, but he can’t leave until he says good-bye to each of his animal friends. The tortoise stops for every last timid mouse and bumblebee, shouting his rhyming good-byes, making you wonder if, perhaps, he’s stalling the start of his trip.

His animal friends appear startled as he suddenly pops up on each page to say adieu—especially the perplexed rhinoceros the tortoise mistakes for a unicorn! With each farewell, the tortoise’s good-byes get sillier and more creative. When will the good-byes end and the adventure begin?

My Review:

My kids love See You Later, Alligator by Sally Hopgood! A departing tortoise has his bags packed and is almost ready to set out on an adventure, but he can’t leave until he says good-bye to each of his animal friends. Each goodbye gets sillier and sillier and you begin to wonder when the good-byes will end and the adventure begin. The illustrations are awesomely entertaining so much so that my kids love just sitting and looking at the book. In my house we love silly books so this is definitely one of our favorites. My kids also love animals as do most so they loving seeing the different animals on each page. I absolutely love the way this book is written and highly recommend you all add this book to your child's library!

You can find See You Later, Alligator by Sally Hopgood on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads and other bookstores.

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I Am So Bored! by Henrike Wilson Book Review

I Am So Bored!

by Henrike Wilson (Illustrator)

Book Description

A little bear is bored and has no idea what to do with himself. He tries to find a friend to play with him, but no one is around or available yet. Dejected, the little bear lays down on the ground with nothing to do but to stare at the sky or the grass. How boring! 

Slowly, though, as he sits still, the world begins to come alive around him and his senses are awakened. The grass and the forest around him and the sky above him seem like a very different place and the bear finds himself full of curiosity. He sees things he hasn’t seen before like the shapes in the clouds and feels things he hasn’t felt before like the vibration of a bird’s wings.

My Review:

I Am So Bored! by Henrike Wilson is an adorable book! I really love how this book teaches kids to slow down and look at the world around them. I also love that it teaches them to enjoy the things around them. My kids are always saying they're bored so just this past week I've been telling them to do what the little bear from this book did and it actually worked. My kids sat outside peacefully looking and the sky and the birds in the trees. They came in from outside and told me about everything they heard and felt. They were actually outside when it began to sprinkle so they loved telling me all about the tiny sprinkles they felt. I Am So Bored! by Henrike Wilson also teaches kids to use their imagination when they're bored which is a great way to play! I absolutely adore the illustrations throughout this book as do my kids. I Am So Bored! by Henrike Wilson  is a terrific book and I highly recommend it!

You can find I Am So Bored! by Henrike Wilson on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads and other bookstores.

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That's Not the Monster We Ordered by Tara Black Book Review

That's Not the Monster We Ordered

by Tara Black (Author), Richard Fairgray (Illustrator), Terry Jones (Illustrator)

Book Description

The day the Turner family gets their very own monster is a momentous event in the neighborhood. Everyone gathers for the occasion. The monster can roar louder than a lion, leap down the stairs better than any Slinky, and eat grass so no one needs to mow. Based on the Turners’ experience, investing in a monster seems like a great idea!

Except, the monster that shows up isn’t the monster they ordered at all. Their monster likes to pull pranks and paint murals, and when he eats grass, he gets gas! He isn’t a good baker and he smells! Will the family return their defective monster? Or will the monster find a way to win their love?

That’s Not the Monster We Ordered is a fun twist on household pets but full of enough silly antics to warrant rereads. As in Gorillas in Our Midst and My Grandpa Is a Dinosaur, Fairgray and Jones have blended imagination into the real world, creating an entertaining story everyone will enjoy.

About the Author

Richard Fairgray was born and raised in New Zealand and has been publishing since he was seven years old. He has been working exclusively in comics for the last seven years with longtime collaborator Terry Jones. Their main work together is the ongoing series Blastosaurus. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand.

My Review:

That's Not the Monster We Ordered by Tara Black is an amazingly fun book for kids! It's an extremely fun twist on household pets that is sure to make kids smile. That's Not the Monster We Ordered by Tara Black has quickly become one of my kids favorite books. When they saw the monster on the cover they weren't too sure what to expect but as soon as I began to read the book to them, they were in love! My kids love the silly antics throughout this book and I can't even tell you how many times they bring this book to me to read throughout the day. They even bribe their older sister to read it too them when I can't read it to them. The illustrations are also extremely fun and entertaining. I highly recommend this book as I'm sure it will be a favorite in your home just like it is mine!

You can find That's Not the Monster We Ordered by Tara Black on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads and other bookstores.

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Learning Resources® Mental Blox 360° 3-D Building Game is an Amazingly Fun Brain-Boosting Game for Kids!

About Learning Resources®

Learning Resources® is a leading global manufacturer of innovative, hands-on educational products trusted by teachers and parents and loved by children. The Company's 1100+ high-quality products are sold in more than 80 countries, serving children and their families, preschool, kindergarten, primary, and middle-school markets. Among the Company's brands are Pretend & Play®, Smart Snacks®, New Sprouts™, Gears! Gears! Gears!®, Primary Science, now!Board™, simple technology, Hands-On Standards® publications, Rainbow Fractions® and Reading Rods®. Learning Resources is headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL, with a European office based in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England.

Corporate Mission

Our mission is to support teachers and parents by providing unique, high-quality educational tools that enhance instruction and provide engaging learning experiences that meet children's individual needs. Our versatile products include play and learning activity sets, manipulatives and games that build foundational skills in all subject areas through exploration, imagination and fun. In addition, we offer simple technology products and teacher resources to support the delivery of education. Developed by top educators, our award-winning products have been trusted by teachers and parents for over 30 years.

Mental Blox 360° 3-D Building Game

Ages 5+

Ready to take Mental Blox to the next level? This brain-boosting, make-you-think, point-of-view game challenges players to build 3-D puzzles from different visual perspectives. Forty double-sided cards feature the puzzle on the front and the solution on the back. With three levels of play, this puzzle game is a sure way to sharpen spatial visualization, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Includes 15 colorful blocks and Activity Guide. Largest piece measures 3"H x 4½"L. For 1 or more players.

My Review:

Learning Resources® Mental Blox 360° 3-D Building Game is an amazingly fun brain-boosting game for kids! My kids and I love games and as a homeschooling mom I'm especially fond of ones that are educational. Learning Resources® Mental Blox 360° 3-D Building Game is also incredibly fun to play. I really love that this game uses logical thinking and visual perspective to build and solve puzzles. I also love that there's 3 levels of play so there's a level that's just right for your child. 

Another great thing about Mental Blox 360° 3-D Building Game is that it's for one player or more. I'm also a huge fan of the bright colored blocks as I know my kids are as well. My kids will sit at the table playing this game for over an hour and I'm totally amazed at how quiet, focused and determined they are. As homeschooling mom I definitely appreciate the quiet but I also love seeing them so engaged with something that it educational for them!

Learning Resources® Mental Blox 360° 3-D Building Game is a wonderfully educational game for kids and I highly recommend it!

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Live a Healthier Lifestyle with Ergo Chef My Juicer II & Grinder Assembly!

Like most unique companies, Ergo Chef was founded serendipitously.

Scott Staib wasn’t supposed to make knives; he was supposed to be a chef. After his training at Johnson & Wales University, Scott set out to rise through the culinary ranks. His first stop was an ultra-swanky country club where he proved his mettle as the sauté and grill chef. Next was his gig as sous chef for Aramark Food Service Corporation. He was on the fast track in foodservice when he was sidelined by tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome—a result of the repetitive motion injuries caused by frequent chopping and slicing. Without a fully-functioning wrist, Staib could not cook his dinner, let alone advance his career.

He was not alone.

Scott found that he was not the only chef—professional or home—to suffer from tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. He enrolled his engineer brother, Mike, to help find the solution. They worked closely with designers at the family’s design and machining company in New England to examine how a conventional knife fits in a chef’s hand, the movement of a chef’s wrist and hand during chopping and the angle at which a knife hits the cutting board. Together, they crafted a knife that was a true extension of a chef’s hand.

After just three weeks of using the ergonomically-designed knives, Scott’s persistent tendonitis and carpal tunnel symptoms disappeared. He created 50 prototypes of the knives and sent them to professional chefs, student chefs and culinary professors across the country. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and Ergo Chef was born in 2002.

My Juicer II by Ergo Chef - Personal Blender & Smoothie Maker with Sport Bottle

Blend Well - Live Better!

The My Juicer II is our new personal Sport Bottle Juice Maker blender and smoothie maker.  This blender has a powerful heavy duty 300+ Watt Motor and new more modern base frame design for a  sleek, elegant look in any kitchen. We have designed the blade mechanism to precision tight tolerance for quickly blending frozen foods, fresh vegetables and fruit in under 1 minute.  Simply place your fruit and liquid up to the fill line or use the measurements on the side of the bottle to get the right amount you desire.  Then the blade assembles onto the Triton(R) Shatter Proof Sport bottle, place on motor base in position by lining up the arrows and turn bottle to begin blending your way to better health or a cold refreshing drink. The My Juicer II by Ergo Chef extracts the nutrients from the food your blending so your body can better digest and absorb the nutrients for a healthier you.

Advanced blade design and bottle provide easy use and clean up. 

Includes: Stainless Steel and Composite Plastic Motor Base with suction feet,  Sport Bottle and Lid,  & 1 Blade Assembly

FEATURES OF MY JUICER II

Powerful Heavy Duty Motor for Crushing Ice, Frozen Veggies & Fruit 300+ WATT (320 Watt Max Power)

Motor Base has suction feet for stable operation & Handle for easy storing and taking with you to the office

Sport Bottle is Triton(R) shatter Proof Composite Plastic Material, BPA Free for a healthier lifestyle - Fits in most car cup holders

Bottle top has compression fit cap for no accidental spills

Bottle has measurement Marks on side so you fill it just right

Easy to use, convenient size and easy cleanup!

1 Year Limited Warranty

Instruction Booklet & Recipe's Included from our Corporate Chef Randy Smith

My Juicer II Grinder Assembly

My Juicer II Grinder Assembly for grinding coffee, nuts, flax seeds, Chia seeds etc. This includes the cup and special grinder blades for use on the My Juicer II.  Great for making crushing coffee beans to any size, or adding fresh ground flax, or chia seed to your smoothies for healthier drinks.  5 seconds will produce course large grains, 12 seconds a finer grain and 20+ seconds will make it extra fine and powder like. The My Juicer II Grinder Assembly is a great addition for added nutrition in your juice, and smoothies for a healthier more flavorful way of life.

FEATURES

BPA Free Grinder Cup dishwasher safe top rack

Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Blades for Durability

The Specially Designed Grinder Blades are Made for pulverizing Nuts, Seeds and Coffee beans to Different Sizes and Consistency.

1 Year Limited Warranty - Non-commercial use.

Grinder Blade & Cup Dimensions:

Cleaning

Simply place warm water in cup upto fill line after use with a few drops of dish soap.  Place on motor base and turn on. It will blend & naturally clean itself.  If needed use sponge for dried on drinks. Take apart and dry with a clean towel.

My Review:

My Juicer II by Ergo Chef  Personal Blender & Smoothie Maker with Sport Bottle is amazing! My Juicer II by Ergo Chef blends everything with ease! I'm a huge fan of smoothies and love that My Juicer II comes with a Triton Shatter Proof Sports bottle that's the perfect size for me. Now in the mornings I can simply blend, grab and go! Mornings are extremely hectic in my house so being able to make a quick smoothie for breakfast is the perfect way for me to eat a healthy balanced breakfast. The My Juicer II by Ergo Chef extracts the nutrients from the food your blending so your body can better digest and absorb the nutrients for a healthier you. I've been using the My Juicer II by Ergo Chef for over a week now and I feel light on my toes and extremely healthy.

I also really love the My Juicer II Grinder Assembly because I can use it to grind coffee, nuts, flax seeds and Chia seeds into different sizes and consistencies. I love adding flax and Chai seeds to salads to make them extra healthy but sometimes the kids don't really care for whole seeds so allowing me to grind them up allows me to sneak them into my families foods undetected for a little added nutrition. 

Both the My Juicer II and My Juicer II Grinder Assembly by Ergo Chef are fantastic products and I highly recommend them for living a healthy lifestyle!

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