Whoa! Dough Will Make You Say Whoa!

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One of the many interesting brands I discovered at Expo West this year was Whoa! Dough. These bars will appeal to anyone who is prone to sneaking a lick of the the spoon when making cookies or brownies. It seems like eating cookie dough has become more socially acceptable, most notably in the form of cookie dough ice cream.

Whoa! dough bars improves the edible dough concept even more by offering plant-based cookie dough bars that are gluten-free, dairy free, egg free, soy free. These vegan bars use all-natural ingredients such as gluten-free whole grain oat flour and chickpea flour.

Whoa! Dough comes in a variety of appealing flavors:

  • Oatmeal Cookie
  • Chocolate Chip
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
  • Sprinkle Sugar Cookie
  • Brownie Batter
  • Peanut Butter
  • Sugar Cookie

Here is a close-up of the Brownie Batter Whoa! Dough bar. It has a pleasant soft texture, and the chocolate-y flavor really shines through.

These bars are a nice addition to the stash of bars that we keep on hand for snacking on the go.

If you or someone you know enjoys cookie dough, be sure to give Whoa! Dough bars a try!

Where To Purchase Whoa! Dough

Whoa! Dough bars are available for purchase through their online store and at a store near you.

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Send Your Love With Lovepop

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Look to Lovepop For Unique Mother’s Day Cards

Mother’s Day, a day when we celebrate all mothers, is coming up on May 14th. While gifts are always nice, a heartfelt handwritten note is also much appreciated. If you are looking for unique Mother’s Day cards that show that you care, check out Lovepop. Lovepop has an amazing selection of 3D cards featuring beautiful artwork. From nature to pop culture designs, Lovepop has a card that will make your recipient feel recognized and special. The following are just a few of the Lovepop online offerings that caught my eye:

This gorgeous Cherry Blossom card evokes spring, which also happens to correlate with Mother’s Day.

Dog moms will appreciate this adorable Dog Mom card.

Star Wars fans will get a kick out of this Mandalorian-themed Mother’s Day Card.

This Butterfly Bouquet would make a stunning centerpiece!

Where to Purchase Lovepop Cards

Lovepop cards that are perfect for all occasions are available to purchase online or at a store near you.

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Simple Bars Are A Simply Satisfying Snack

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Snack bars are a way of life for me. The kids in my classroom know that I bring some type of bar practically everyday for my mid-morning snack. However, the ingredient list for many seemingly healthy snack bars are not actually always that good for you. Simple Bars are the result of one person’s quest to make delicious snack bars with only simple and clean ingredients.

Simple Bars are currently available in four unique flavors:

This is a close up of the Chocolate sea salt bar, my personal flavor. As you can see, these bars contain large pieces of fresh-tasting almonds and peanuts, as well as a sprinkling of chia seeds and a touch of sea salt. In this particular bar, the nuts are held together with just the right amount of dark chocolate. Although Simple Bars are crunchy, I did not feel like they would break my teeth like some other bars that I have tried.

Simple Bars are the perfect snack for when you need a little pick me up. They are also conveniently packaged for on-the-go snacking.

Simple Bars contain no sugar alcohols, stevia or artificial flavors. All of their bars are gluten-free, non-gmo and vegan. They are a simply satisfying snack!

Where To Purchase Simple Bars

Simple Bars are available for purchase through their online store. Hopefully they will become more widely available soon.

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Retro Backyard Fun With Wham-O Slip’n Slide

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Who remembers setting up a Slip’n Slide in your backyard on a hot summer day? I have distinct memories of attaching our hose to the plastic mat, running barefoot and trying to slide as far as we could on our stomachs down the slick yellow runway. I would inevitably be frustrated by the pieces of grass that would end up sticking to the mat. However, it was a small price to pay for the ability to cool down on a water slide without owning a pool!

Well, I am pleased to report that the Slip’n Slide lives on and is now available through Winning Moves.

The part I do not recall about the Slip’n Slide is the numerous directions and warnings associated with it. According to the box, the slide is 19 feet long, but is to be used with a ten feet safety area before and after the slide. The directions also warn that it is only to be used by children 5-12 years of age that are under five feet tall and weigh under 110 pounds. Since those requirements disqualifiy everyone in my family, I thought it best not to post pictures of any of us actually using the Slip’n Slide. Safety first!

Always loved the refreshing splash at the end!

The Wham-O Retro Slip’n Slide delivers all of the fun of the original and is sure to make memories for the next generation.

Where To Buy Wham-O Slip’n Slide

Winning Moves games and toys, including the Wham-O Slip’n Slide, are available on their websiteAmazon and other retailers near you.

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Challenge Your Brain With Winning Moves

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My family and I always enjoy games that make you think. Winning Moves offers a wide variety of toys and games that do just that, while also being fun at the same time.

Twistables

Twistables is a new line of hand-held puzzles that have a range of difficulty. These cubes come in a 2x2x2, 3x3x3 and 4x4x4 versions. The vibrant colors and satisfying clicking that occurs as you twist the cube make Twistables entertaining for everyone.

Once we start twisting and turning, I am not sure we will ever be able to match the colors again! I know there is some algorithm that is the key to solving these types of puzzles, but my brain does not work that way. It is still fun trying, though!

This 4x4x4 Twistable would be a good challenge for anyone that has already mastered a 3x3x3. I like these types of toys because they are easy to transport and store. They are also suitable for all age levels (This one is recommended for ages 8 and up).

Insert Card Here

Another new game introduced by Winning Moves is Insert Card Here. In this fast-paced game, players take turns inserting one of their number cards with a value between two other number cards that have already been played. The tricky part is that the number gap is constantly changing. There are also Wild and Reverse cards that make the game even more challenging. The first player to play all of their cards wins. This would be a handy game to have for a game night with family or friends. Insert Card Here is recommended for 2-5 players, 8 years and older.

Where To Buy Winning Moves Games

Winning Moves games and toys are available on their websiteAmazon and other retailers near you.

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Entertain Everyone With Rack-O and Crocodile Dentist

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Winning Moves has games and toys that will provide hours of family-friendly fun. As winter approaches, we are all probably spending more time indoors. This is a good excuse to grab a couple of new games and keep everyone entertained!

Rack-O

Rack-O has been around since the 1950’s, so the fact that it is still being played is a testament to its fun factor. Players randomly place ten cards on their rack. The players then take turns drawing and discarding cards while trying to position their ten cards in numerical order. The first player to do so wins.

I had never player Rack-O before, but I always enjoy a numbers game. The concept of this game is easy enough to appeal to a wide range of ages. I can see why this game has become a classic.

Crocodile Dentist

The best part about Crocodile Dentist is its simplicity. Open the crocodile’s mouth and take turns pressing down on a tooth. When the crocodile “chomps” on your finger, you’re out. The last player left wins. It is recommended for ages 4 and up.

Crocodile Dentist is small and portable and does not require any batteries. The chomping does not hurt, but keeps kids on the edge of their seats. I witnessed its entertainment factor firsthand while I sat it on speech therapy sessions with one of my students. The speech teacher used the game as a fun way for her students to learn how to take turns and interact with each other.

Where To Buy Winning Moves Games

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Allergy-Friendly Snack: Jaxs Monster Pop Snack Mix

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Working at an elementary school, I see first-hand how many kids deal with food allergies. Alas, both of my own kids still need to carry around an epi-pen and are careful to avoid all foods with nuts. Jaxs Monster Mix started as an idea of a mom in search of a wholesome allergy-friendly snack for her own child with food allergies.

Jaxs offers a few different varieties, but the variety we tried was Jaxs Monster Pop Mix. This unique snack mix contains gluten-free sea salt pretzel twists, vegan cheesy corn nuggets, and sweetened banana chips.

Jaxs Monster Pop Mix is delightfully crisp and crunchy. It is a little bit salty and a little bit sweet, so it satisfies any snack craving. In addition, this mix is non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, Kosher, and contains no artificial colors.

Each one ounce bag contains 140 calories, and is the perfect size to take on the go. My not-so-little soccer player appreciated it for his post-game refueling.

If you are looking for an allergy-friendly snack that will appeal to kids, check out Jax’s Monster Pop Mix!

Where To Purchase Jaxs Monster Pop Snack Mix

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Paul’s Promise Proves the Power of Prayer #PaulsPromiseMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork

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This Friday, October 21, an encouraging new movie called Paul’s Promise is coming to theaters across the country. After watching a sneak preview, I am excited to share about this movie because it highlights the power of faith and prayer. Paul’s Promise is based on the true story of Paul Holderfield, who started one of the first racially-integrated churches in the South. Before watching this movie, I must admit that I had never heard of Holderfield. However, his remarkable life story deserves to be more well-known, and Paul’s Promise does an excellent job of telling it.


The movie begins by setting the scene of Paul Holderfield as a racist firefighter in the 1960’s. His mother can see that Paul is repeating the generational sins of his father and that he is walking apart from God. The way that she prays for Paul unceasingly despite of her own failing health is inspiring. It is awesome to think that her prayers affected not only her own son, but the countless numbers of others who eventually were touched by God’s message through her son.

I think it would have been interesting if the movie showed more about how Paul was actually able to start and pastor the racially-integrated church. Perhaps that is an idea for Paul’s Promise Part 2!

All of the actors delivered heart-felt performances. It was also nice to see that Dean Cain, one of my favorites back in the day, is still in the biz.

Buy your tickets TODAY to see PAUL’S PROMISE in theaters starting 10/21!

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Fallin’ For VIM & VIGR Compression Socks

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Although the weather around here is not cooperating, it is officially my favorite season, fall! Vim & Vigr has plenty of stylish compression socks to keep your feet warm and your legs circulating, especially as we head into the cooler months.

If you have not tried compression socks, they are designed to apply gentle pressure to your legs to increase blood flow and ease fatigue and/or discomfort. Vim & Vigr’s compression socks do their job exceptionally well, while also making a statement.

These Candy Corn compression socks are so fun and would put anyone in the Halloween spirit.

I am actually not that big a fan of eating candy corn, but wearing candy corn socks? YES!

These Petite Dot Merino Wool compression socks are a bit more low-key, but still add some whimsy to your sock wardrobe. I am looking forward to reading in bed while these socks keep my legs cozy.

As soon as I saw these Best Friend compression socks, I knew they would be perfect for my daughter’s dog-loving friend!

These socks would make a great gift for any avid dog fans out there!

Where To Purchase VIM&VIGR Compression Legwear

Vim & Vigr socks, along with their other products, are available for purchase through the VIM & VIGR website.

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Classic Winning Moves Games

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Classic games become classics for a reason. Winning Moves excels at both preserving and improving upon games that have been around for years. Today I am reviewing three games that all deserve the classic title: Barrel of Monkeys, Scrabble: Spanish Edition and Scattergories Stackagories.

Barrel of Monkeys

Sometimes, simple games are the best. Barrel of Monkeys is a classic that is still popular because anyone can easily play, and it can be played with one or more people.

The object is simply to pick up as many monkeys as you can without breaking the chain. All of the plastic monkeys can be neatly stored in the small yellow barrel, which makes this game conveniently portable.

Scrabble: Spanish Edition

Both of my kids are currently taking Spanish in school, so I thought this Scrabble en Espanol game would be a fun way to practice their vocabulary.

The rules are the same as the beloved Scrabble, with the addition of special tiles to make Spanish words such as the n with a ~ and double l and double r. This game is fun for both Spanish speakers and those still learning Spanish!

Scattergories Stackagories

Scattergories is one of my all-time favorite board games. However, Scattergories Stackagories is a fun, fast-paced twist on the original. In this version, players call out a word that begins with one of nine letters that fits a given category and place one of their markers on that letter. When time is up, points are tallied according to whose marker is at the top of each stack. I like that everyone is playing at once so no one is waiting for their turn. The one minute sand timer ensures that each round is quick and does not drag on. If you like the original Scattergories, you should give Scattergories Stacakagories a try.

Where To Buy Winning Moves Games

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