Author: Merry

Strawberry Wind by Jessie Baylin

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Produced by Baylin’s longtime collaborator, producer-songwriter-musician Richard Swift (The Shins, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats, Foxygen), the album delivers on Baylin’s promise to create an honest album for kids and parents, It represents what Baylin calls the “beautiful divide” of juggling family life with her creative life, a difficult task by any measure.

“The divide in me is easy to feel because I invest 100% of myself into my family and often the creative get’s put to the side,” the mother of two explains. “So when I decided to begin writing for this album it just poured out of me.”

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I Am Your Food by Gunnar Madsen

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The Grammy nominated artist known for his “off the wall” songwriting presents an album of songs about food. Guests include Frances England, Bill Harley and Justin Roberts. This is more than an exploration of edibles, with song titles that include “Divine Bovine,” “10,000 Pancakes,” “Egg Salad in the Sun,” and “City of Sardines.” A series of music videos will be released on Gunnar Madsen’s YouTube channel.

Available at: Amazon – iTunes – etc.

The Veer Cruiser

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Meet the Veer Cruiser… born for the fun of it!

This category-disrupting crossover was designed for those who prefer to take the paths less traveled. With the feel, functionality and safety of a premium stroller and the fun of a rugged wagon, Cruiser will take you further – from your first born through your last, and on terrain once thought of as off-limits for family adventure.

Veer’s Cruiser leverages advances in design, performance, and safety to give families new freedom to embark on any outdoor adventure together, activate imaginations and enrich the bonds between parents and kids.

The Veer Cruiser is the first in its class to meet all ASTM stroller safety standards and be JPMA certified. It is rugged yet weighs less than many double strollers, and can accommodate more than 110 pounds of precious cargo.

The Cruiser can also be customized with a collection of accessories, including a nap system and collapsible sun canopy that combine to make a JPMA certified bassinette (and a perfect rest stop for infants!), a toddler comfort seat, a drink and snack tray, a foldable storage basket for even more cargo capacity, and a travel bag to check the Cruiser at the jet way. Up to six cup holders provide ample beverage capacity for family adventures and festivals alike.

But, best of all, all major brands of infant car seats can attach to the Cruiser using an Infant Car Seat Adapter, so even the youngest family members can enjoy the ride along with their older siblings. One size fits all so everyone can join in on family fun!

Winner of several prestigious design and innovation awards, the Veer Cruiser was built for imagination, make-believe, and the fun of it all.

Available at: www.goveer.com – www.amazon.com – www.nordstrom.com – www.albeebaby.com – diapers.com, and select boutiques nationwide. International shipping is also available!

The Ugly Princess Adventure DVD

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While many people know that real beauty comes from within, it can be a difficult lesson to learn. The comments of others make Isabella feel ugly and sad until a wise old woman helps to change her focus. This inspirational story highlights the qualities of compassion, inner beauty, and healthy self-esteem.

Available at: www.advancepublishing.com – www.amazon.com

The Emperor and the Seed

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The richly colored illustrations in this book beautifully reflect the majesty of this timeless retelling of this ancient oriental fable. When an aging emperor begins the search for his successor, he wisely listens to an elderly advisor and creates a test to find a courageous boy of character and integrity. To choose a worthy successor, he gathers seven of the best students in the land and gives them each a seed to cultivate and return to the palace. Even with careful research and tending, Ming’s seed does not grow. While many urge him to use another seed, he refuses to be dishonest. When it is time to return the pots, six students display vibrant plants, but Ming’s pot is barren. Does Ming even have a chance to become the next emperor? This clever fable highlights the importance of honesty, courage, and integrity.

Available at: www.advancepublishing.com – www.amazon.com

The Eagle and the Chickens with Read-Along CD

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“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” When a storm separates a young eagle from his family, he takes up residence with a group of chickens. Poking fun at his crooked beak, the way he flaps his wings, and his white feathered head, the eagle is ashamed and embarrassed. Soon, he discovers even more differences. Unlike the frightened chickens, he does not fear the sly fox. While the chickens are happy to live on the ground, he yearns to fly. Although the rooster insists that he was born to keep his feet on the ground, the sight of two soaring eagles changes everything. From this delightful tale readers learn to reach out for their full potential and let their spirits fly.

Available at: www.advancepublishing.com – www.amazon.com

The Donkey, the Fox, and the Lion with Read-Along CD

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Mom and Dad Fox try to set a healthy example for triplets – Freddy, Fay, and Flip. Even though Mom cooks nutritious meals, Freddy prefers to stuff himself with sugary treats, and refuses to participate in healthy family exercise. One bad choice leads to another, and in spite of Dad and Mom’s efforts, Freddy finds himself part of a crooked gang of foxes. When the leader recruits Freddy as a decoy to help him outwit a lion and a donkey, the plan backfires. Is Freddy too chubby to get away? This retelling of this Aesop story reminds readers that parents always have their children’s best interests at heart.

Available at: www.advancepublishing.com – www.amazon.com

The Ant and the Grasshopper

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While a little fun is essential for a happy life, wise individuals know that prosperity begins with hard work. Gary and the other grasshoppers want to play all day, and they cannot understand why the ants work so hard and miss all the fun. Alex and the ants know they must work during the spring to have food for the winter. Sure enough, when winter arrives early, the lazy grasshoppers have nothing to eat. Passage of a new law that requires the ants to share their food with the grasshoppers transforms the whole community into a fun-loving crowd. Will the grasshoppers learn the meaning of hard work before it is too late? This retelling of this famous Aesop’s story highlights the importance of diligence and a good work ethic.

Available at: www.advancepublishing.com – www.amazon.com

SMITHSONIAN FINGERPRINT KIT

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Now you can be a real detective! Fingerprint your mom, dad, brother, sister and friends with the enclosed ink pad, then go searching for prints, just like real crime scene investigators! Dust the fingerprints you find, “lift” them with tape, and compare them against your own log, to see if you can make matches and identify your suspects!

Ages: 8+
Price: $39.99
Available at: Meijer – AC Moore – www.nsi-intonline.com

SMITHSONIAN FINGERPRINT KIT

Posted on by Merry

Now you can be a real detective! Fingerprint your mom, dad, brother, sister and friends with the enclosed ink pad, then go searching for prints, just like real crime scene investigators! Dust the fingerprints you find, “lift” them with tape, and compare them against your own log, to see if you can make matches and identify your suspects!

Available at: Meijer, A.C. Moore and www.nsi-intonline.com