Once Upon A Book Club is Getting Me Ready for Back-to-School this Fall

I love Once Upon a Book Club! I’ve been reading with this company for approximately three years. The books are always so intriguing and worth the time. I love the presents I receive with each book, as well. I love reading, after all, I am a teacher! So, I try to read as much as I can, and stay up to date with life, so that I can talk to my students about it daily. So, the book above, is the one I read this month. It’s such a wonderful book, and the prizes are so cool too. That’s right, I said “prizes”. You get wrapped gifts, and it tells you when to open each one. The prizes go with a corresponding paragraph on the page. They are always so surprising though. I’m never expecting it to be what it is. I’ve always enjoyed reading, but these books are special because of the motivation behind the reading. Even if you don’t like to read, you’ll really enjoy doing it with a goal on certain pages. There’s always at least 4 gifts. Sometimes there can be a couple more, depending on the book. There are subscriptions for Adults, Young Adults, and…

Casio fx-9750GIII Scientific Calculator
2022 Back To School Gift Guide / August 30, 2022

The Casio fx-9750GIII scientific calculator is helping my son with his advanced math, this year.  It took a lot of getting used to, but he managed.  He wasn’t used to all those buttons, being his first scientific calculator.  He’s really loving it and uses it for everything he has to calculate.  “It’s not difficult to use, just takes some getting used to,” my 11-year-old said. The looks are deceiving.  You’ll think it’s difficult to use, but it’s really not.  Looks are truly deceiving.  My daughter, age 25, was able to get to the bottom of how to use the calculator in no time.  She wanted it for her schooling, but her brother needs it, for his advanced class. So, we went and got her an identical one, from Walmart. This scientific calculator has already been a time saver, and money saver.  The price is great, and Jacob is saving time, now that he knows how to use it. “With Natural Textbook Display™ and an intuitive icon menu, students will find the fx-9750GIII graphing calculator incredibly easy to use. Feature highlights include graph plotting, probability distribution, vector arithmetic and spreadsheets. The fx-9750GIII is capable of programming in CASIO Basic and MicroPython,…

Reading Kingdom has done wonders for us over this Summer!
2022 Back To School Gift Guide / August 18, 2022

Reading Kingdom has helped my third grade to read so much better during the Summer.  It’s targeted for Kindergarten to Third Grade.  She loves it, and has consistently used it over the Summer.  I can’t wait to see her first report card, and see how her grades have improved. While using Reading Kingdom, she has found so many programs, and loves every program she’s engaged with.  There are many activities, as well.  Your child will love this program too. You can get a One Month Trial of the program.  Then decide if you would like to continue the lessons.  It’s great for helping to read.  My daughter wasn’t reading to her “potential” according to her teachers last year.  Now, they will be surprised to see how well she is reading. We love this program!  I love it because it gave my child the confidence that the teachers couldn’t give her last year.  And, she loves it because now she’s reading to her potential. Connect with Reading Kingdom:    Shop     |     Twitter     |      Facebook Disclaimer: This product was received from the Company for review purposes only. All thoughts and words in this post are my own…

Friendly Fables has Wonderful Books!
2021 Valentine's Gift Guide , kids , Reviews / February 4, 2021

I love the books, from Friendly Fables.  They are extraordinary, and each is autographed by the Author.  My daughter, age 23, is going to save them, so when she has kids, they will have them.  She’s also an elementary teacher, so this is good for her to read to her class.  Farts is the cutest! There’s so much to see at Friendly Fables.  They have more than just books.  There’s music, merchandise, books, etc.  You really need to take a look.  I’m sure you will find something you love. Farts, by Alexis Alexander, has to be the cutest thing ever.  It’s so funny, too.   My 9 year old has read it 100 times, and doesn’t want to give it to his sister!  We even listened to it on YouTube.  It’s great.  You should really look into getting this book. Features: This is from our ‘Rap-A-Long’ series and is a Friendly Fables best seller! We are sure it will become a favourite in your house and is recommended for children 10 and under, although most adults love it too, it’s a gas!! ‘It’s funny when my grandma farts because she always giggles. My parents’ bed farts are the worst when I’m in…

Have you heard of Dipsy Dip?

Dipsy Dip is a nail dip that you can do at home.  No more paying high prices for one manicure.  Do it from your home, and know that you are the only one using the product!  I love Dipsy Dip, and so does my 23 year old, daughter!  We do our nails every week.  The powder can stay on 3 weeks, but we like a change. Here’s a video of how easy Dipsy Dip is to use: After you watch the video, let me know what you think.  Are you willing to try Dipsy Dip, or would you like to be a consultant?  Ask for more information!  

Check out this Ecuadane Blanket, Perfect for your College Student
2018 Back To School Gift Guide / August 11, 2018

Ecuadane has some great products, but my favorite is this beautiful blanket.  My daughter is so excited to be taking this blanket to College with her.  She says it’s nice and warm, and will keep her warm this winter. This blanket measures 93″ X 82″, and is so lovely.  She says the material is great, doesn’t leave her all itchy, and she can see herself cuddled up in it all semester.  It’s lightweight, breathable texture will make any cold night, seem warm.  I wish I could keep this blanket, but it’s more important for her to be warm in her dorm.  You can get a feel for how big the blanket really is, on the picture below. Inspired by the active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador, the Tungurahua blanket is a collector’s item. The volcano draws wanderlust visitors who thirst for adventure and admire the beauty of nature. The blanket combines a blend of rich earth tones creating an exquisite pattern that will travel and carry the history of your many adventures. Woven by Otavaleños, the ultra soft throw is an Ecuadorian blend of alpaca and synthetic materials. Ecuadane also has other products, including Christmas Blankets, that are…

Delicious Pistachio Chewy Bites are what’s for Back To School
2018 Back To School Gift Guide / August 10, 2018

My mom and I love the Pistachio Chewy Bites.  I put mine in the fridge, and they have a great taste, even cold.  You don’t have to put them in the fridge, but I take them in my lunch, so they aren’t real cold by the time I get to them.  The Pistachio Chewy Bites, or as I call them, “Pistachio delights”, are so chewy.  The cranberry isn’t a strong taste, and the pistachios and chocolate are there.  I love Pistachios, so of course, I’m going to love the Pistachio Chewy Bitess.  If you have a love for nuts, you will love these too. Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.- the nation’s second largest pistachio grower, processor, and maker of Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites based in California’s Central Valley- is excited to announce the launch of its new packaging for their iconic Pistachio + Cranberry Chewy Bites. Their story, is as follows: From humble beginnings in a Brooklyn bakery, brothers Joshua and Morris Setton turned a passion for gourmet food towards growing quality pistachios.  For the past 40 years the Setton family has attended to each detail of growing, harvesting, processing, manufacturing and packaging pistachios.  To read more, go here….

Quality Glasses at Readers.com

This Back To School Season, get your glasses at Readers.com.  We love to shop with Readers.  The glasses are high quality, but low prices.  My daughter loves Readers.com.  She’s in her 3rd year of college, and can’t live without them, because they fit in her budget.  I love them too.  I went to the Eye Doctor, found out what strength I need, then ordered from Readers.com.  Their prices are so perfect.  And, the Quality is amazing. The Cinder Sun Reader are perfect for driving.  You can see the road signs, from further away, then right next to the sign.  I have great eye sight with these glasses on.  The sunglasses keep the sun out of your eyes, while the strength you need, helps you see.  These are perfect for anyone who has to commute on those sunny days. The Fuller Sun Reader is another great sun glass.  They are so cool looking, and again, you can use them on those sunny days, to see the road, etc.  I love these sun glasses. The Coffee is a very cool, sleek looking pair of glasses.  I love these, and wear them every day at work, to do paperwork.  They are my favorite…

Chocodates Are Loved By Our Family

My mom is a date freak, so when I offered her a bag of Chocodates, she jumped.  She says the flavors are all delicious.  Not too rich tasting, but just pure heaven.  She likes the Milk Chocolate the best, but she said the White Chocolate, and Dark Chocolate are tied for second place.  She said she could sit down and eat the entire bag.  When I asked for one, she looked at me as if to say, “Go get your own bag!”  I just laughed.  That’s fine, she is my mother, and doesn’t have to share! So, I tried the bag of Dark Chocolate, and she’s right, “Fantastic!”  I was never much into dates, but these are absolutely, without a doubt, out of this world.  If you are a date person, you have to try these, even if you aren’t, you should still try them.  I am not, and thought that they were delish!  Even my 21 year old, daughter, tried them.  We didn’t tell her what it was, and she thought it was great, and asked for more. For some people, there’s nothing quite like the original. Made up of a perfect marriage of premium Arabian dates enrobed in…

Lugz, The Best Shoes Around

I recently received a pair of Lugz, and I have to tell you that these tennis shoes are the best!  I didn’t even have to put insoles in them, like I do almost every pair I get.  I love them, and I think you should try them out, too.  My 21 year old, daughter, is jealous, and asked me when she’s getting her pair. I love the color, and the feel of this shoe, called the Changeover II.  They are super comfy, and are long lasting.  I had a pair of Lugz, once before, and they lasted 3 years.  I loved them, and had to get me another pair. These sneakers are perfect for everyday wear, or just occasional wear.  You will love them, just as much as I do.  The insole is cushioned, to give you some relaxed feel, and the tongue and collar are padded, so you don’t even feel the laces on the shoes. I wore this pair, of sneakers, to my cousin’s wedding.  They didn’t even know they were sneakers.  The color of them helped, and the style is out of this world.  Yes, I keep them clean, I don’t want them getting the slightest bit…