Bartholomew Quill: A Crow’s Quest to Know Who’s Who @Sasquatchbooks #bookreview

February 13, 2016 By Marijean

I was asked to do a review on a new children’s book coming out on April 5th called Bartholomew Quill: A Crow’s Quest to Know Who’s Who.

Thor Hanson’s first children’s book is the story of Bartholomew Quill, a crow who’s trying to figure out what he is. Rather than just a creation myth, it’s a legend about biodiversity and the clever and loveable crow. Tour the animal kingdom from a crow’s point of view in this whimsical mix of science and poetry. The rhyming story and beautiful illustrations of Pacific Northwest wildlife make this a fun read-aloud for the whole family.

Bartholomew Quill is clever and curious, but he doesn’t know quote who or what he is. He has feathers not fur, so he can’t be a moose; he is black like a puffin but his beak is the wrong color. This determined bird won’t stop asking questions until he discovers what the reader knows – Bartholomew Quill is a crow!

This is a hardcover book with 32 beautifully illustrated pages. My children love this book. It is great for my 1st grader and also an easy book for my almost to be Kindergartner to start reading. They love following Bartholomew’s journey to find out that he is a crow. Really cute and great for all ages!

About the Author

Thor Hanson is a biologist and author renowned for his adult books about nature (The Impenetrable Forest, The Triumph of Seeds, and Feathers). He won a PNBA Award and The John Burroughs Medal for Feathers, which was also a finalist for the Washington State Book Award. Hanson is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and sought-after public speaker.

Dana Arnim has a Certificate in Art from the Children’s Market from UW Extension and serves as co-regional advisor for the Western Washington SCBWI.

This book will be available on April 5, 2016 and can be pre-ordered from the below retailers now:

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Own The New LEGO® FRIENDS: GIRLZ 4 LIFE on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Copy Now! #Lego #Girlz4Life #Review

February 6, 2016 By Marijean

The new movie, LEGO® FRIENDS: GIRLZ 4 LIFE, is all about friendship, trusting yourself and standing up for what’s right no matter what the cost. All set to an awesome rock soundtrack you’re going to love! Join Olivia, Stephanie, Emma, Mia and Andrea as they learn that fame isn’t important, it’s your friends that count! Own LEGO® FRIENDS: GIRLZ 4 LIFE on digital HD, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD now.

My 7 year old daughter was super excited to receive this Blu-ray combo pack! She loves Lego Friends. She has so many of the books and lego sets. She doesn’t own any of the DVD’s, so she couldn’t wait to watch this. She loves seeing the special friendships of the characters, her favorite being Olivia! She has the digital copy on her iPad, the dvd in my car dvd player and the blu-ray is in her dvd player in her room. She just loves it! This movie is great for girls of all ages and really does teach them great things about friendships.

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

GLAMULET Jewelry Review @Glamulet #review

February 3, 2016 By Marijean

I love Jewelry. Rings, bracelets, necklaces…. you name it. I can never have enough! I was excited when Glamulet asked me to do a review on one of their pieces.

Glamulet designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and modern jewelry made from genuine materials at affordable prices. Glamulet is the name of a unique jewelry that is available at fine stores across Europe and America. The strength of the Glamulet bracelet is the unique. Each charm & bead allows you to screw individual pieces onto any bracelet segment in the order you desire. The charms move freely and rotate slightly with your wrist’s movement, creating an undeniable eye catching and stunning effect.

This is Glamulet Legacy. The rare, The exceptional, The utterly timless rarest Jewelry in the world.

Glamulet is considered a one-stop-shop for all your sterling silver needs. We carry all types of sterling silver, 14k to 18k Gold, to including chains, bracelets, murano glass, Cubic Zirconium, Mother of Pearl, marcasite , Gems and so much more. Our quality products are produced in the USA, Italy, China, Thailand, and Mexico.

Glamulet transformed diamonds into art and revolutionized modern jewelry design. With enduring optimism, new generations of Glamulet designers and craftsmen collaborate to create infinitely beautiful jewels of unsurpassed style.

From the legacy of the Hope Diamond and Sterling silver to the sparkle of the red carpet, Glamulet Jewlerys have become an icon of international glamour.

Glamulet charms are made with 100% 925 sterling silver. Glamulet has been authorized by the SGS and guarantees their products are free of Nickel, lead and cadmium.

My necklace came with gift packaging and a polishing cloth

I received the Enchant Flower Key Pendant. Honestly, the pictures do not do it justice. It really is gorgeous! It is a great size and looks beautiful on me when I am wearing it. I received the 60cm 925 silver necklace chain with it and the length is great. I have received many compliments on how it sparkles!

Enchant Flower Key Pendant

Glamulet offers many pieces of jewelry to choose from. They even offer customized jewelry pieces. The prices are very fair, and free shipping with a purchase of $59.00 or more worldwide. They are known for their excellent customer service before order, during and after. They offer flash sales at the bottom of their page and they offer a 30 day refund policy as well.

I am very happy with my Enchant Flower Pendant and will definitely be making an order soon for more of their beautiful pieces of jewelry.

Mommy Has To Work readers can take 15% off their total purchase at Galmulet using code grane15 at checkout.

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

New DVD Releases From PBS: Super Daniel, Caillou Learns To Share and Reading Rainbow: Miss Nelson Is Back Review @pbskids

January 30, 2016 By Marijean

My 4 year old son LOVES to watch PBS Kids. Some of his favorites are Caillou and Reading Rainbow. I remember watching Reading Rainbow as a kid, so I am excited that my son loves to watch it as well. I had a chance to review 3 new releases from PBS, and my son loves all of them. They are perfect to watch at home and also in our portable DVD player. Definitely check them out, your child/children will love them!

“MISS NELSON IS BACK” will be available on DVD January 12, 2016. The DVD run time is approximately 120 minutes and its SRP is $6.99. Additional details about the episodes included on this DVD are below.

This fun-filled DVD is chock-full of great kid friendly adventures. Join LeVar as he gets made-up like a movie monster, visits with a food scientist who is working to develop new ice cream flavors, learns all about trains from a railroad engineer, and participates in a magic act! In addition to going on these field trips, kids will learn cooking tips from a chef, uncover that things aren’t always what they seem, and watch LeVar visit the United Nations and explore ways children can help others both locally and across the world.

“Miss Nelson Is Back” – Reader: Ruth Buzzi

Illusions appear in abundance in this episode. As part of his birthday celebration, LeVar gets made-up like a movie monster, and then gets involved in Harry Blackstone’s magic act. Ruth Buzzi reads “Miss Nelson Is Back,” all about a group of rowdy students who try to take advantage of their teacher’s absence when she’s out sick, and how she gets revenge on them by pretending to be “the meanest teacher in the world, Viola Swamp.”

“Our Big Home” – Reader: Naomi Judd

LeVar visits the United Nations building to learn more about how different countries of the world try to work together. Naomi Judd reads “Our Big Home,” a poem about how everything in the world is connected and how we all must work together to make it succeed.

“How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World” – Reader: Helen Mirren

LeVar and a friend point out that following recipes and cooking foods tend very much to be science experiments. They work on recipes which include lasagna made with rice, a marinara sauce, and apple raisin muffins. Helen Mirren reads “How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World,” a tale about a lady who goes to elaborate lengths to get all the ingredients to make a pie after she finds her local grocery store closed.

“Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express” – Reader: Brian Dennehy

LeVar takes a train ride in this episode. Along the way, we learn about trains and how the transcontinental railroad came to be. Brian Dennehy narrates the true story of how a young teen named Kate Shelley saved the engineers of a train that crashed into a river when the bridge near her home collapsed, and how she got word to the nearest station to alert them to stop the express train.

CAILLOU LEARNS TO SHARE” will be available on DVD January 19, 2016. The DVD run time is approximately 60 minutes and its SRP is $12.99. The stories included on the DVD are listed below.

“That’s Mine!”

Caillou learns that accidents happen sometimes. When Rosie accidentally scratches Caillou’s bike, he’s determined to take back all of his toys and keep their things separate…until he accidentally breaks Daddy’s guitar string. After breaking the guitar string and talking with Daddy, Caillou forgives Rosie and decides to share his toys once again.

“Copycat Clementine”

Clementine is being a copycat – and Caillou doesn’t like it. When Clementine copies his artwork at preschool, Caillou thinks this is the last straw…until Clementine admits she’s copying him because she really likes his artwork! With help from Miss Martin, Caillou realizes this is a compliment and he feels much better about Clementine’s copycat ways.

“Caillou’s Poster”

Caillou is excited about the opportunity to draw a poster for his friend Ted, at the grocery store. When Caillou gets his friends to help him with the poster, but doesn’t share the credit, Leo is upset. Caillou realizes he needs to make things right – and he has the perfect solution: he includes his friends in a photo shoot with their collective “masterpiece.”

“Playhouse Play Date”

Caillou and Sarah work together to decorate Caillou’s new playhouse. They even plan a playhouse play date for all of their friends! When the big day arrives – and Sarah is sick – Caillou decides to go ahead with the party…but soon realizes it isn’t the same without Sarah, especially since she contributed so much.

“Caillou Conducts”

The preschool has a visitor – Liz, a musician. She shows the kids all sorts of instruments and Caillou is excited when he’s chosen to be the orchestra’s conductor. In fact, he’s so excited, he can’t stop conducting those around him – at preschool and even at home! When Caillou refuses to share his conductor’s baton he soon learns how easy it is to hurt other’s feelings – and how it feels better to give others a turn.

“Caillou’s Song”

Caillou wants to learn to play a song on his little keyboard…only Rosie won’t leave him alone. She keeps distracting him, trying to chime in with her drum, and pots and pans, and silly singing. When Caillou sees his sister playing on a pretend keyboard – just like Caillou – he decides to let Rosie join in his music fun.

“Where’s Caillou?”

Caillou wants someone to play with, but he doesn’t want to play dollies with Rosie…again! In an effort to get away from his pesky little sister, Caillou hides. As Rosie searches around the house for Caillou, her efforts soon turn into a fun game of hide-and-seek…giving both siblings something fun to do!

Lovable four-year-old Caillou has a boundless imagination that makes every experience an opportunity for fun and play. By sharing in his incredible adventures, children can “make believe” along with Caillou and find new ways to understand and enjoy the world around them. CAILLOU is designed for preschoolers and focuses on role-playing and “make-believe.” CAILLOU airs weekdays on PBS KIDS (check local listings) and is produced by DHX Media.

“Super Daniel!” will be available on DVD February 16, 2016. The DVD run time is approximately 110 minutes and its SRP is $12.99. The stories included on the DVD are listed below.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Super Daniel! ZOOM! Super Daniel is always ready to save the day! There are lots of ways for a young tiger like Daniel to be brave and adventurous, such as using his “super powers” to help out friends and solving problems by coming up with his own solutions. Daniel soon discovers that trying new things and being proud of oneself can make anyone feel like a superhero! Stories include… Super Daniel! – Daniel and Grandpere are at home pretending to be superheroes when Daniel notices that Dad has forgotten to take his lunch to work with him. He and Grandpere take Dad’s lunchbox to the Clock Factory and Daniel uses his imagination to have several super adventures along the way. Goodnight Daniel BONUS Daniel Fixes Trolley – Daniel accidentally breaks one of his toy trolley’s wheels while playing. When Mom is too busy to help Daniel put the wheel back on, she urges him to try to figure it out on his own and explains that fixing it on his own will make him feel good about himself. Daniel Tries a New Food – Miss Elaina is having dinner with the Tiger family and she encourages Daniel to try some new food: Veggie Spaghetti and Banana Swirl. Daniel is convinced he won’t like Veggie Spaghettit, even though he s never tried it before. Miss Elaina encourages him to be adventurous and try the new food. She does the same herself, and even though she doesn’t like all of it, she’s proud of herself for trying. Daniel Doesn’t Want to Stop Playing – Daniel is playing “Trolley” with Mom and Dad in the living room. When Mom tells him that it’s time to work on his school project, Daniel doesn’t want to stop playing. Mom helps Daniel move on by allowing him to pick one more thing to do with his toy Trolley. Daniel makes one last stop and then he’s ready to work on his project.

Watch 9 GRR-IFIC TALES!!

Super Daniel!
Daniel Doesn’t Want To Stop Playing
Daniel Fixes Trolley
Daniel Tries a New Food
Daniel is Big Enough to Help Dad
Daniel’s New Friend
Daniel’s Friends Say No
Prince Wednesday Doesn’t Want to Play

Plus a bonus story: Goodnight Daniel

These are all great DVD’s for your little ones to watch. My son loves trying to read along with Reading Rainbow, loves seeing what Caillou does on his next adventure and loves playing make believe with Daniel Tiger and his friends!

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Ozeri Green Earth Frying Pan Set Review #Ozeri

January 29, 2016 By Marijean

My husband and I love to cook, we are always cooking up something in our home. We gave up using non-stick pans in our home due to health concerns. We have all stainless right now, but honestly I am not impressed. I like pans that are easy to soak and wash in the dishwasher, which my stainless are not! Ozeri is one of my favorite brands, so when I heard they offer a non stick pan that has no chemicals, I was excited to try them out!

About these pans:

Unlike other ceramic cookware brands, each Ozeri pan utilizes GREBLON ceramic – an ultra-safe ceramic coating from Germany which is 100% PTFE, PFOA and APEO free (no heavy metals or chemicals).
Innovative honeycomb textured cooking surface delivers enhanced heat distribution and unprecedented non-stick performance without releasing harmful fumes or toxins at high temperatures.
Utilizes a new scratch-resistant dual ceramic coating that is super easy to clean with superior abrasion resistance.
Made out of durable heavy-gauge die-cast aluminum with no heavy metals or harmful chemicals.
Each pan boasts a comfortable heat-resistant silicon coated handle, and a magnetized induction stove safe base for rapid heat transfer.
Made of heavy-gauge die-cast aluminum that’s designed to distribute heat even.
Available in 3 sizes: 8″, 10″ and 12″
Oven-safe to 482°F

I reviewed the Green Pan set, which includes 3 pans (8″, 10″ and 12″). I washed each pan with a sponge and rubbed each with oil. I am so impressed with the non stick. My food didn’t stick to the pan at all and cleanup was a breeze with just a sponge and soap. I didn’t even need to put it in the dishwasher. I used the small pan to make myself scrambled eggs, and they usually always stick to which ever pan I use, but not to the Green pan! I love how the pans are textured, I have never owned a pan like that before. The pan set also included pan protectors which are designed to protect the surface and coating against scratching during storage. Very impressed!

I am really loving these pans, I definitely recommend buying them if you love non stick but don’t love all the harmful chemicals most contain!

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.