The Thank You Book - Review

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I honestly fell in love with the book the minute I picked it up.  It is adorable.  It is fun, and well written.  This is the 25th and final book in Mo Willems series.  Has your child read any of the Elephant and Piggie books in the series?  They really are a great read for early readers.

Mo Willems is a New York times best selling author and illustrator.  He is also a Caldecott award winner.  Did you know that he started out as an writer and animator on Sesame Street?  His work really is ipressive.

The Thank You Book is great for young readers because it includes simple words.  It also has tons of colorful pictures.  This is a great book to read to toddlers and pre-school aged children.  The best part about this book is that it  teaches young children the importance of manners.  It teaches them the importance of using the words, "thank you."  

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Summer Reading - Camp Rolling Hills

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Are your kids ready for Summer vacation?  Are they going to camp this year?  Mine are ready for vacation and Summer camp.  Camp Rolling Hills is book series that is great for children that are getting ready to go to Summer camp.  This series is perfect for first time campers. This series is written by Stacy Davidowitz.

I am also always looking for great books for my kids to read over the Summer.  This series is perfect because it is Summertime themed.  I would suggest this series for children that are at about 3rd grade reading level and up.  My daughter is getting ready to finish 3rd grade and this book is the perfect level for her.  

Camp Rolling Hills - Book 1

The first book in this series is all about Stephanie.  She is very excited to head back to Summer camp this year.  This book follows Stephanie and all her adventures at camp.  The author does a great job entertaining young readers with the different events throughout the story.  She also adds humor to her writing, and it really makes it easy for young readers to get into this cute series.

Camp Rolling Hills - Book 2

Crossing Over is the second book in the Camp Rolling Hills series.  This book follows Melman on her adventures at camp rolling hills.  She is excited to return to Camp Rolling Hills.  Melman is also a big fan of everything pink.  This book also follows Steinberg.  Steinberg has a hard beginning to his Summer.  This book is a fun read too.

What are your children planning on reading this Summer?  Feel free to leave a comment with some of the books that are on their Summer reading list that they can't wait to read.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Del Real Recipe Challenge - Tiny Tacos Appetizer

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Ingredients

1 package Del Real Pollo Asado

Mini Corn Tortillas - 20 

1 cup shredded cheese

Canola oil

Washed butter lettuce torn into pieces

Del Real Salsa de Molcajete Verde

Directions

Warm the Del Real Pollo Asado as directed.  Fry mini corn tortillas on one side.  Flip and fold in half.  Fry on both sides until crispy.  Drain on a paper towel.  Fill each mini taco with chopped Pollo Asado, then lettuce, shredded cheese, and the Del Real Salsa de Molcajete Verde.  Enjoy as a tasty appetizer.

Harlem Globetrotters Las Vegas - Review

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I have always enjoyed going to see the Harlem Globetrotters.  I remember going as a child.  The Harlem Globetrotters are amazing.  That was about 30 years ago.  Did you know that the Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating being around for over 90 years.  This truly is impressive, but it isn't even a question as to why they have been so popular for so long.  

The Harlem Globetrotters played at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.  We really enjoyed the event.  The Globetrotters combine basketball, with comedy, stunts, and so much more.  It is truly an entertaining event.  They get the crowd involved.  This is a family friendly event.  Children absolutely love it.  My 9 and 11 year old had a great time.  My husband and I enjoyed it too.  We enjoyed the basketball, but the Globetrotters had us hysterical.

Do you have a favorite Globetrotter?  I truly think my favorite is Big Easy, but it is hard to pick a favorite.  They are all talented at what they do, and make the events special for everyone that attends.  I suggest checking out a Harlem Globetrotters game if they come to a city near you.  

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.

Hairstyled by Anne Thoumieux

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I am always looking for different ways to style my hair.  I received a copy of Hairstyled by Anne Thoumieux and I was impressed with this book.  It really gives you so many different ways to style your hair.  It has 75 ways to braid, pin and accessorize your hair.  This is a great book to have if you are bored with your hair, and want to do something different.  These are not haircuts, though.  The book is full of different ways to style the hair you currently have.

The book has styles for long hair, and short hair.  The book is really easy to follow.  The instructions are given in easy to follow terms.  The book has a variety of different braids.  The book instructs on braids for all different occasions.  The book offers options for your hair that are casual, but also perfect for fancier outings.  

I was really impressed with the section on buns.  I have never been able to create a great looking bun.  This book explains so much, and makes it easy to create the perfect bun.  The book offers instructions a variety of different types of buns too.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Siren's Song - Book Review

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Book Description

After a fierce battle with Draewulf, Nym barely escaped with her life. Now, fleeing the scorched landscape of Tulla, her storm-summoning abilities are returning; only . . . the dark power is still inside her.

Siren's Song is a book in the Storm Siren Trilogy by Mary Weber.  This is a fantasy/sci-fi book is another book that is a great read that I didn't want to put down.  This book is loaded with excitement.  It is also a book about love.  This book follows Nym after the battle with Draewulf.  This book is about shapeshifters and a race across Hidden Lands.  They then uncover the secret to defeating Draewulf.  

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Game Over - Book Review

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Book Description

The MindWar Realm is a computerized world created by a deranged terrorist named Kurodar. Built through a link between Kurodar’s mind and a network of supercomputers, The Realm is a pathway through which the madman can project himself into any computer system on the planet.

We recently received a copy of Game Over by Andrew Klavan.  This is the third book in the Mindwar Trilogy.  Andrew Klaen is also the author of Homelanders and the screenwriter of Haunting Melissa.  This book is really an interesting read.  It is a great book to pick up if you are into the sci-fi genre.  This book is about a world created by a terrorist.  The book follows the story of this mad terrorist as he then uses this special realm (through supercomputers) to project himself into any computer on the planet.  The main character, Rick, is then forced with destroying the realm's protector.

This book is loaded with excitement, and I did not want to put it down.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”