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From the moment Zuke’s created the first ever “energy bar” for dogs in 1995, we have devoted our time, energy and love into learning what pets need and want. This dedication has not only resulted in being the treat of choice for millions of pets and their parents, but we have also learned a few things along the way. And since we are not only pet lovers but also people lovers, we’d be happy to share what we know! We have a panel of experts on hand that can provide you with information on Pet Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle Information, Nutritional Trends and Retailer Strategies.
We've had Kevin for about 6 months now. He is 100% our child!! We baby him, and he gets a lot of treats!! How could we ever say no to this face!!
Zukes sent Kevin their Mini Naturals Pumpkin Patch dog treats. These treats are made with pumpkin and turkey. Of course he could smell them in the box and was bouncing up and down for me to hurry and open it.
I barely got the box open before his head was in there. He sat patiently waiting for me to open the bag. Considering how fast the treats were gone, I would have to say he really liked them!! Zukes treats are healthy and good for your four legged friend. They come in special seasonal flavors, hard or soft, and a variety of other flavors your baby will love. They also come in a zip lock bag to keep the treats fresh!! Zukes also has tasty treats for your Kitty Cat too!! If you are like me, and want your baby to have some yummy presents under the tree, give Zukes a try!!
This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.
** All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I was compensated for this post.**
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This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.
ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS CLASSICS ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
SANTA CLAUS & FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
CELEBRATE 45 YEARS OF HOLIDAY JOY
WITH COLLECTOR’S EDITION BLU-RAY™ & DVD
FEATURING ALL-NEW BONUS CONTENT
AVAILABLE NOW
Do you recall when you were small…and reindeer flew, snowmen spoke, and Santa came to town? On November 3rd, kick off the holidays with the family favorites from the Original Christmas Classics Anniversary Collection featuring the Blu-ray and DVD release of SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN! ® 45TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR’S EDITION, FROSTY THE SNOWMAN 45TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR’S EDITIONand THE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS CLASSICS ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR’S EDITION GIFT SET featuring all-new bonus material, including singing, fun facts, crafts and more!
These beloved Christmas classics have warmed the hearts and hearths of families for 45 years. Whether you are celebrating lasting family traditions or making new memories, no holiday is complete without gathering your family around the living room for the most popular holiday specials in television history!
Also available is an all new The Original Christmas Classics Anniversary Collector’s Edition Gift Set. This must-own collection features the 45th Anniversary editions of Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town and Frosty the Snowman, plus Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, Frosty Returns, Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, The Little Drummer Boy, and Cricket on the Hearth!
Order your copies today at OriginalChristmasClassics.com
About the Titles and Bonus Features
Santa Claus is Comin' To Town! 45th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Create joyful memories with this delightful tale of the original Santa Claus--Kris Kringle. Discover the true meaning of Christmas with this classic story that the whole family will enjoy.
ALL-NEW Bonus Features:
Be an Artist and Create – Learn to draw Santa and Topper the Penguin from DreamWorks Animation's Director of Character Animation Joe Vance. Plus, craft activities for the whole family.
Kringle Jingle - It's a holiday tradition to sing carols with friends and loved ones. With this musical feature, some adorable young children lead the singing of the classic holiday song, "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town." A delightful way to get into the holiday spirit.
Santa Special Delivery - In honor of the 45th anniversary, enjoy a peek inside Santa's mailbag to learn 45 fun and interesting facts about the Rankin/Bass holiday special and the Christmas holiday.
Frosty The Snowman 45th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Celebrate the season with Frosty the Snowman, and share this beloved, original classic story of how the world's most famous snowman came to life one day. This anniversary edition has new special features that will make Frosty the Snowman a hit for the whole family. Sing, laugh and create wonderful holiday memories for years to come.
ALL-NEW Bonus Features:
Be an Artistand Create- DreamWorks Animation's Director of Character Animation Joe Vance teaches viewers how to draw Frosty and Santa from this holiday classic. Later, his wife, Joanie Vance, a Kindergarten teacher, joins in and provides instructions for some fun and festive art projects to create using the newly made character drawings. This is a great way for the whole family to spend time together around the holidays.
Magical Melody – Sing along to the thumpety, thump, thump sounds of the popular tune, Frosty the Snowman
Frosty Snowflake Surprises - In honor of the 45th Anniversary of the Rankin/Bass holiday special, enter a magical winter wonderland to learn 45 fun and interesting facts about everyone’s favorite snowman and this wonderful time of year. There are also some surprises along the way from an adorable bunch of helpful kids.
Also includesthe 23-minute holiday special Frosty Returns!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Celebrate 50 years of "The Most Famous Reindeer of All" with this Original Christmas Classic® told and sung by Burl Ives! Relive the magic when Rudolph visits the Island of Misfit Toys and Santa asks Rudolph to guide his sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Classic Bonus Features:
Rudolph Unwrapped - Learn 50 Fun facts about the creation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Sam the Snowman's Sing-Alongs - Sing along with two of the most beloved songs from the TV Special: Holly Jolly Sing Along and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Sing Along.
Pop Up Book – Watch the pages come to life as Sam the Snowman tell you the story of Rudolph.
Learn to Draw - Sketch classic characters Rudolph, Hermey and Bumble.
The Original Christmas Classics Anniversary Collector’s Edition Gift Set
Share the wonder and the joy of these seven timeless stories with your children and grandchildren…creating new memories and holiday traditions that you will cherish through the years.
Gift Set Includes:
Santa Claus is Comin' To Town!® 45th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Frosty The Snowman 45th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 50th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Plus Frosty Returns, Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, Little Drummer Boy, and Cricket on the Hearth!
This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.
New DVDs Available from PBS Distribution November 3 are
“Caillou: Caillou’s Christmas,” “Odd Squad: Reindeer Games,” “Peg + Cat: A Totally Awesome Christmas,” and “WordWorld: Merry Christmas”
“Reindeer Games” is the First ODD SQUAD DVD Release
Arlington, Va. – October 14, 2015 – PBS Distribution announced today it is releasing four new holiday themed DVDs on November 3, 2015. Each DVD features a different PBS KIDS series – CAILLOU, ODD SQUAD, PEG + CAT, and WORDWORLD. In these DVDs, which feature holiday hijinks and winter fun, kids will learn new math and reading skills as well as exercise their imaginations.
The run time of each of these new DVDs is approximately 60 minutes. “CAILLOU’S CHRISTMAS” has an SRP of $12.99, while the other three DVDs have an SRP of $6.99. More information about each DVD is below.
“CAILLOU: CAILLOU’S CHRISTMAS”
“CAILLOU’S CHRISTMAS” includes 12 fun-filled holiday and winter themed adventures! From visiting Santa and going Christmas tree shopping in “Holiday Magic,” to planning to stay up all night to see Santa in “Caillou’s Christmas Eve,” this DVD features stories that will get kids into the holiday spirit. In addition to these two tales, this DVD also includes “Caillou Goes Caroling,” “Caillou’s Snowman,” “Winter Mystery,” and “Dogsled Ahead!”
“ODD SQUAD: REINDEER GAMES”
The first ODD SQUAD DVD release, “REINDEER GAMES” features three stories – “Reindeer Games,” “Ms. O Uh-Oh,” and “Party of 5,4,3,2,1.” In “Reindeer Games,” Ms. O attempts to get off Santa’s naughty list, while Olive and Otto combine forces with Santa to find his missing reindeer, which have accidently been shrunk and escaped their barn! Using math skills, including geometry and spatial sense, the agents must locate all the reindeer and help Santa deliver presents.
ODD SQUAD is a live-action series with the goal of helping kids ages 5-8 learn math. The show focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of Odd Squad, an agency whose mission is to save the day whenever something unusual happens. ODD SQUADis created by Tim McKeon and Adam Peltzman and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company.
“PEG + CAT: A TOTALLY AWESOME CHRISTMAS”
“PEG + CAT: A TOTALLY AWESOME CHRISTMAS” includes three mathematical adventures – “The Christmas Problem,” “The Penguin Problem” and “The Blockette Problem.” In “The Christmas Problem,” Peg and Cat travel to the North Pole on Christmas Eve to see Santa. When Santa accidently flies away in Peg and Cat’s spaceship, they need to find a way to make and deliver presents for all the kids of the world. Tackling one problem at a time, Peg and Cat must fix the Super Big Present Making Machine, figure out how to get the presents into 100 sleighs, and work to make sure all 100 sleighs are accounted for after a huge snowstorm.
PEG + CAT is created by Jennifer Oxley and Billy Aronson and produced by The Fred Rogers Company. ODD SQUAD and PEG + CAT are funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and the U.S. Department of Education through the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative, a program that supports the development of innovative educational television and digital media targeted to preschool and early elementary school children and their families, especially those from low-income communities.
“WORDWORLD: MERRY CHRISTMAS”
This DVD features five stories, including “A Christmas Present for Dog” and “The Christmas Star.” In “A Christmas Present for Dog,” the WordFriends write letters to Santa so he knows what to bring them. Dog asks for a ball and Bear asks for a doll. When all the letters for Dog’s present don’t make it down the chimney, all he has is B-A-L. Filled with the Christmas spirit, Bear makes a sacrifice to ensure Dog’s Christmas will be merry!
About PBS Distribution
PBS Distribution is the leading media distributor for the public television community, both domestically and internationally, extending the reach of these programs beyond broadcast while generating revenue for the public television system, stations, and producers.
PBS Distribution offers a diverse range of programming to our customers, including Ken Burns’s films, documentaries from award-winning series such as NOVA, FRONTLINE, AMERICAN MASTERS, NATURE, and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, dramas from MASTERPIECE, as well as films from independent producers and popular children’s programming. PBS Distribution offers consumers high-quality content in multiple formats including DVD, Blu-ray, digital download, and digital streaming, and is also a leading source for factual content for international broadcast, cable, and satellite services.
About PBS KIDSPBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, digital platforms and community-based programs. Kidscreen- and Webby-award winning pbskids.org provides engaging interactive content, including digital games and streaming video. PBS KIDS also offers mobile apps to help support young children’s learning. The PBS KIDS Video App is available on a variety of mobile devices and on platforms such as Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Xbox One and Chromecast. For more information on specific PBS KIDS content supporting literacy, science, math and more, visit pbs.org/pressroom, or follow PBS KIDS on Twitter and Facebook.
About DHX Brands
DHX Brands is the dedicated brand-management and consumer-products arm of DHX Media Ltd. (NASDAQ: DHXM; TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B) (www.dhxmedia.com), a leading creator, producer, marketer and broadcaster of family entertainment. DHX Brands specializes in creating, building and maintaining high-profile global entertainment brands within the children’s and young-adult markets. With expertise in brand development, licensing, marketing and creative, we develop brands which captivate and inspire through engaging content, first-class distribution, quality consumer products, immersive live experiences, and digital media. DHX Brands’ world-class portfolio includes Teletubbies, Twirlywoos, In the Night Garden, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Make It Pop!, Slugterra, and Degrassi. DHX Brands has offices in London, Toronto and Los Angeles.
About Sinking Ship Entertainment
Sinking Ship Entertainment is an award-winning production and interactive company that creates and produces groundbreaking kids TV and transmedia content. Since its founding in 2004, Sinking Ship has created and produced numerous children’s TV series and has been on the forefront of TV production and interactive media for kids. From being selected as one of the first partners of Amazon Studios with the upcoming series “Annedroids” to achieving Nick Jr.’s highest debut of all time with the action-packed series “Dino Dan,” Sinking Ship Entertainment brings dynamic content to audiences around the world with shows broadcast in more than 130 countries. Other series highlights include the award-winning “This Is Daniel Cook,” “This Is Emily Yeung” and “Are We There Yet?: World Adventure.” Find out more at www.sinkingship.ca.
About The Fred Rogers CompanyThe company was founded by Fred Rogers in 1971 as the non-profit producer of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for PBS. In the years that followed, it not only created hundreds of episodes of this much-loved program, but also extended Fred’s values and approach to other efforts in promoting children’s social, emotional and behavioral health and supporting parents, caregivers, teachers and other professionals in their work with children. The Fred Rogers Company continues to build on Fred’s legacy in innovative ways through a wide variety of media, and engaging new generations of children and families with his timeless wisdom. The company’s highly-rated, award-winning children’s series include Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Peg + Cat and Odd Squad. For more information, visit www.fredrogers.org.
About WordWorld
“WordWorld” was developed with funding from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the Ready To Learn initiative. Incorporating the latest research into the most effective ways for kids to build reading skills, “WordWorld” produces delightful educational experiences for preschool children, on screen, in print, and online. “WordWorld” is owned by General Word LP.
About CPB
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1967, is the steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,400 locally owned and operated public television and radio stations nationwide, and is the largest single source of funding for research, technology, and program development for public radio, television and related online services. For more information, visit www.cpb.org.
About The Ready To Learn Initiative
The Ready To Learn Initiative is a cooperative agreement funded and managed by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Innovation and Improvement. It supports the development of innovative educational television and digital media targeted at preschool and early elementary school children and their families. Its general goal is to promote early learning and school readiness, with a particular interest in reaching low-income children. In addition to creating television and other media products, the program supports activities intended to promote national distribution of the programming, effective educational uses of the programming, community-based outreach and research on educational effectiveness. Proceeds from “PEG + CAT: A TOTALLY AWESOME CHRISTMAS” and “ODD SQUAD: REINDEER GAMES” will help support projects that further the goals and objectives of the Ready To Learn Initiative.
CAILLOU: CAILLOU’S CHRISTMAS
Street Date: November 3, 2015
Genre: Kids
Run Time: Approximately 60 Minutes
SRP: $12.99
Format: DVD
ODD SQUAD: REINDEER GAMES
Street Date: November 3, 2015
Genre: Kids
Run Time: Approximately 60 Minutes
SRP: $6.99
Format: DVD
PEG + CAT: A TOTALLY AWESOME CHRISTMAS
Street Date: November 3, 2015
Genre: Kids
Run Time: Approximately 60 Minutes
SRP: $6.99
Format: DVD
WORDWORLD: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Street Date: November 3, 2015
Genre: Kids
Run Time: Approximately 60 Minutes
SRP: $6.99
Format: DVD
This post is written by Sarah Coulsey. She is a Wife, and Mother of two boys living in New England. This post may contain affiliate links.
**All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I was not compensated for this post. I was given product for review purposes.**
What Are "Healthy" Lips?
The function of all surface tissues on the body, including the lips, is to protect the body from the outside environment. Such protection can only be accomplished if the lips are healthy. Healthy lips let us smile, whistle, and kiss without discomfort, while protecting us from the harmful effects of the sun and wind.
I have a terrific stocking stuffer for you!! Cold weather is almost here. Yes we have been lucky with fairly warm weather so far, but you know it can't last forever. Taking care to protect your skin and lips should be at the top of your list of priorities. Cracked and dry lips are very painful. Why not prevent that!! Carmex is a brand I know and love. I have been using it for years. There are many different types of lip balm to choose from, so you can find the style that is perfect for you. Now you can also have a design that is perfect for you.
Carmex has their original lip balm in tubes and gel and now they also carry a line of Moisture Plus lip balms to add flair to your attire. The designs change each season, so make sure you stock up on your favorites!!
You can find all the lip balms at your local CVS, Walmart, Walgreens, Dollar General and Family Dollar.
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Paul’s second children’s book tells the story of Christmas Block, a neighborhood renowned for its cacophony of decorations as families compete to have the biggest and brightest display each season. One year, however, they take it one Christmas light too far and blow out the power for the neighborhood, then the country, and then the entire world! What could be a disaster turns into a blessing in disguise as the neighbors realize the universe has been putting on a light show of its own, and are reminded that it’s the simple joys that truly make the holidays magical. Richly colored illustrations grow brighter and brighter as more lights join the fray with every turn of the page and young readers will delight in spotting new decorations in each vibrant image. Based upon Paul's song of the same name, this read aloud is a funny, sweet, modern fable about seeing beyond the sparkle and finding the true joy of the season.
About Ellis Paul:
Ellis Paul is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, poet and troubadour. He is the recipient of fifteen Boston Music Awards, second only to multi-platinum act Aerosmith. Since launching from Boston, Ellis has built a vast catalog of music, which weds striking poetic imagery and philosophical introspection with hook-laden melodies. He averages 150 shows a year and travels across America and Europe, playing venues from church basements to Carnegie Hall. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame invited Ellis to pay tribute to his hero Woody Guthrie, who has influenced and inspired Ellis in a profound way.
I was sent The Night The Lights Went Out On Christmas to read to my boys. This is a really cute story with terrific pictures!! We could all relate to the craziness of decorating for Christmas and how much fun it is!! You should see our house each year!!
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