“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. To think that he would 110 years old today, well – that is just amazing. I’m sure he would be absolutely proud to see that his works and rhymes are still so relevant today was it was back then. By the time Dr. Seuss died in 1991, he had produced more than 60 children’s books – many of which I have read as a child and continue to read to my children till this day.
Dr. Seuss’ first children’s book – “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street”, was published in 1937 and thereafter his popular best sellers like The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham became household names.
“Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!”
Today is what we know in the Nation and Worldwide as Dr. Seuss Day – to not only celebrate this great writer but his birthday. I figured it would be a great time to share a quote or two of his that are some of my favorites.
Have a wonderful Thursday!
A DIY on the costume the twins’ are wearing can be found here.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”
I absolutely love the Holiday Season and to me, the Christmas season means much more than just presents, snow and jingle bells. I love that Christmas allows us to share in giving but also in celebrating our Savior and his love. I don’t often talk about Religion here on Honeygirl’s World, and I’m a wholehearted believer that no matter your religion, believing is seeing!
#LightTheWorld
There are several things you can do to offer service this Christmas Season. Like I said before, regardless of your religion belief, you have the ability to serve others. Each year my family and I work together to help serve those in need – no matter what time of year, but especially during the holiday season. I would like to share 10 ways that you can lift others burdens – ways that you and your family can part-take in.
Remember that you never know the struggle a person is dealing with when you come in contact with them. A kind smile, compliment or generosity are great ways of rising someone’s spirits while making them feel great about them self.
Donate food like canned goods to your local food bank. My sons and I always take a list of canned goods and suggestions with us while shopping and pick up a few extras to deliver to the food bank.
Adopt a family this holiday season. Each year my family and I select a name from the “Angel Tree” and purchase gifts on the family’s holiday wishlist.
Donate your gently used items like household goods, clothing, blankets and more to your community homeless shelter. Winter is the coldest time of year and sometimes a warm blanket, jacket and socks can make a huge difference in someones life.
Make a meal for a family member or friend who may be ill, down on their luck or overworked. Or – donate the meal to the soup or homeless kitchen for holiday service.
Help a neighbor who is elderly by collecting their recyclables, trash, etc. so that they do not have to get into the cold and take care of it.
Write letters or send holiday cards to service members, sending them holiday cheer as they serve our country and are aware from their families and friends.
Sing and carol around your local neighborhood to bring holiday cheer.
Help a friend in need. Assist a friend who may need help, a ride, a meal or anything and make sure you follow through and see it to the end. Sometimes all your friend may need is kind wishes and a prayer, but knowing that someone is rooting for them means everything.
Head on over to mormon.org for a list of ways that you can make a difference and don’t forget to #LightTheWorld
I can’t stress this enough, no matter what religion we believe in – together, we can all work together and help to light the world with Christ’s love and a commitment to serve. In 25 days and 25 ways we can offer those around us action and service inspired by Christ and Light The World around us.
Happy Holidays!
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With all the kiddos heading back to school for the 2016-2017 school year, Target has you covered. The “Made to Matter – Handpicked by Target” product collection…
“This post was sponsored by the PLAY-DOH brand from HASBRO as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.”
When I look back on my childhood, I’m always reminded of all the fun memories I had with my parents and my siblings. Favorite toys and events always fill my thoughts and I’m always genuinely excited to share these fun things with my children now that I’m a parent myself. In the age of technology and electronics, no matter how cool a gadget can be, there are just certain toys and play things from my childhood that are still timeless. A toy that has really stood the test of time and something I still love as an adult is PLAY-DOH brand. The smell is one you never forget if you have smelled & played with PLAY-DOH brand before. My family and I were so happy and excited to celebrate PLAY-DOH brand’s 60th birthday with the release of their new PLAY-DOH Town collection that we’re sharing with you today.
While opening up the boxes and packaging with my sons, I immediately was taken back to my childhood. The feel and texture of PLAY-DOH compound and the scent wafting through our living room brought back so many awesome memories and I am so happy to be able to share these with my sons. Exciting, customizable figures and Playsets let my chldren create their own PLAY-DOH Towns and tell their Towns’ unique stories. With fun play sets, the boys enjoyed playing pretend as firemen at the Firehouse, grooming the pets at the Pet Store and creating their own PLAY-DOH ice cream cones.
My boys have always loved toys and products that they can use to express themselves, build and create together. I love that PLAY-DOH Town Playsets make great tools for sensory. The twins are at an age where sensory tools and toys help with their speech to build creativity and encourage expression without always needing the use of words. This helps their speech greatly in that they do not get overwhelmed too easily and can have fun building and having play time. PLAY-DOH compound is fun to play with, helps with fine motor skills and perfect for the twins who sometimes need to calm down and relax – offering them calm play-time.
Fun for the whole family – no matter what age you are!
I absolutely love watching my sons engage with one another, while sharing pieces and parts to create their own little town and village. My eldest son loved watching his brothers have fun so he just had to get involved and join in the creative process. Together, my three sons had a blast, using their imagination to enjoy their summer and have some fun with one another. I also loved creating with them and I couldn’t help but smile and think happy thoughts.
In celebration of its 60th birthday, the PLAY-DOH brand is taking fans on a new colorful, creatable and makeable adventure. With fun figures, characters and town-themed Playsets and vehicles, the PLAY-DOH Town segment inspires creativity and storytelling for all ages.
The pieces for each Playset were easy to put together and the instructions were easy to follow. The boys were able to get right to playing without waiting for me to assemble everything. The sets each came with wonderful and bright PLAY-DOH in fun colors that allowed the boys to use their imagination and creativity to make all kinds of fun play things. They especially enjoyed making a soft-serve ice cream with the ice cream truck and popsicles with the provided attachments for each set.
The PLAY-DOH Town segment inspires creativity and imagination! The 60th birthday celebrations will culminate on World PLAY-DOH Day on September 16, which happens to be the perfect day to pick up a playset or can of compound to have some fun with. Squish it, mold it and explore all the fun sculpting possibilities and have a blast with your kids or unleash your inner child.
Fun for the whole family and a childhood staple since its introduction in 1956, the PLAY-DOH brand continues to captivate the imaginations of children and artists of all ages. As it heads into year 60 and beyond, I know that this fun compound of colorful goodness will be a favorite in our family for generations because its a name we love and enjoy just as much as we enjoy playing with it.
So what about you? Do you and your children enjoy PLAY-DOH brand too? If you don’t have children, do you remember PLAY-DOH compound from your childhood?
Since all three boys will be heading back to school in a month after a fun Summer break, we have been preparing diligently for the upcoming school year.…
It’s been a few years since I have had the twins, well – almost 7 years to be exact and while they are growing too quick for me to fathom, my pregnancy with all of my children are still dear and near to my heart. Each pregnancy I have had have been challenges and that doesn’t count the numerous miscarriages I have had over the years. So – when I look back at those memories, I’m always thankful for the little keepsakes I have from that time. Recently my family and I were introduced to the My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear, a company that offers adorable stuffed animals (bears, monkeys, giraffes, hippos and more) that come with a heart shaped recording device. I thought the idea was such a wonderful thing to have as a mother or for any loved one, that I wanted to share it with you.
So – what is the My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear?
The My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear is a cute and adorable stuffed animal in available in a variety of types – bears, monkeys, giraffes and so much more. The stuffed animal comes with a heart shaped recording device that a mommy can take the device to their ultrasound appointment and use it to record the sound of their baby’s heartbeat in utero. The recorder is t hen inserted in the stuffed animal (through a Velcro and drawstring closure in the back) and you can simply press it at anytime to hear this precious sound.
There are more than 16 cute creatures to choose from – we got the Monkey, because – well, monkeys are adorable. Baby’s Heartbeat Bear was created by Purusha Rivera, an OBGYN Ultrasound Technician who wanted to make the experience more special. The bears are sold online, in hospital gift shops and at ultrasound studios across the country. Each My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear kit comes with your stuffed animal friend and a red “heart” recorder. You can order a second recorder to include a voice message from someone special if you would like. You can easily capture 20 seconds of your baby’s heartbeat or in our case, I recorded my voice telling the twins good night, saying I love you and reminding them to say their prayers. At the touch of your Baby’s Heartbeat Bears belly, your recording will play.
The My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear makes an excellent shower gift and a great addition to the nursery decor. It’s safe for children 3 and older and will also become a source of fascination for growing kids who love to know what they were like as babies. The bear is so easy to use and the little red heart recorder is as simple as pretty the button to record. The stuffed animal is crafted from the softest, highest quality fleece-like material and polyfill. It’s soft and perfect for cuddling.
Since I’m not expecting a new baby any time soon – I thought this would be the perfect addition to the twins collection of stuffed friends. They loved him and absolutely cherish the fact that they can hear my voice any time they want. This is especially ideal on those nights when they are having a hard time sleeping or a bad dream… because just a press of Monk’s tummy and my voice will soothe them right back to sleep.
I wanted to share My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear with all of you, my beautiful readers because this wonderful stuffed friend can mean so much more to many people than just recording a baby’s heartbeat during an ultrasound. As I mentioned before, I use it as a way to calm the twins at night so they can hear my voice, but as a mother who has also lost children through miscarriage, I know how much this keepsake could bring happiness and peace to someone who has suffered similar lost.
A mom named Kailee reached out to My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear. Her baby was dying and she hoped to make a recording of her daughter’s heartbeat before she passed away. With a video of the baby’s heartbeat, the My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear team was able to preserve the sound of Kailee’s daughter’s heart so she will have a memory to treasure forever.
My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear and the creator – Purusha Rivera offer a Gifting Program for those that could use this wonderful gift. And, you never know what this could mean for another mom, dad or loved one. You can learn more about the Gifting Program here and watch some videos from those that benefited from this wonderful Gift. (P.S. They are tear jerkers, so grab your kleenex)
My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear is a wonderful gift for anyone expecting a beautiful child to come into this World or anyone else. I highly suggest this gift to anyone that could benefit from it and our new monkey friend named “Monk” has bought many days of joy since he has joined our family. These lovely friends retail anywhere from $29 – $40.00 depending on the style and type you get and as I mentioned before, they are made well and are soft and ready to cuddle.
Do you know someone who could benefit from a new friend? Head on over to http://mybabysheartbeatbear.com/ and take a look at all of the wonderful stuffed animals they have available. If you are looking to pick up a gift for a soon to be mom or a loved one, I highly suggest checking them out. After my sons have had Monk the last month, I realize how much they love and appreciate him and I know that I will be ordering from My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear for years to come for loved ones to cherish.
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When it comes to celebrating Father’s Day – I can be a bit lax and tend to pick up things I know that my husband, dad and father in law would enjoy. It’s not necessarily about planning – because those three men in my life are simple bodies who just want to spend Father’s Day with their children and grand children. But this year, I thought it would be fun to showcase different ways to show Fathers love on this day that happens once a year to celebrate dads. Today I share with you 5 ways to show dad some Father’s Day love and a small gift guide in case you are still on the hunt for that perfect gift.
Say it with love!
Sometimes gestures like helping around the house are worth more than its weight in gold. Mowing the lawn, cutting the grass or washing dad’s car can be very important tasks that your father does that we tend to take for granted. You may not think that this is gift worthy, but taking the initiative to do something for your father could mean more to him than anything materialistic.
Treat the “Dad on the Go” with a special gift!
My husband, Dad and Father in Law all work in different locations spread across the island and because of this, each of them spend a lot of time in the car driving to and from their destination. Sometimes we don’t think about how much time they spend in their vehicles and how it really is a secondary home for them. There are a few things I like to make or buy for those fathers in my life to help make their drive a little less hectic.
Make a CD or mix of digital songs with their favorite tunes to help make the time in the car enjoyable. My dad and father in law are big oldies fans and a mix of songs from the era of the 60s – 70s will make for great listening pleasure. My husband is very eclectic when it comes to music, so any hip hop or mix from the 80s and 90s works well.
A travel mug or insulated coffee cup. My husband, dad and father in law are coffee and tea drinkers and because of this, if they can – they will take their coffee with them. A good travel mug that will allow them to keep their drinks warm while on the go is perfect for anyone. A good stainless steel mug will travel well but will also take a beating if it gets dropped or falls.
Convertible Car Seat and Booster with accessories – Remember how I said that dads can live in their cars just as much as their homes. Well, it’s not necessarily traditional gifts, but getting accessories to protect the children and the car can be great assets for any dad that spends a lot of time in their cars. My husband, dad and father in law can transport my children easily with an extra car seat for them to use at a moments notice and brands like Diono offer so many accessories for dad to keep his car in tip top shape while also running errands. The Diono Radian RXT convertible car seat ($359.99) is designed for your child’s security and is made with premium materials and safety features like a steel alloy frame, aluminum reinforced side walls, energy absorbing EPS foam and a five point harness system. It’s also convertible so it grows with your child allowing you to change from car seat to booster and accommodating children up to 120 lbs. Instead of taking the seats out of my car to put into theirs, they will have a seat that they can use for one of my children at any given time. Diono also offers the Stuff ‘n Scuff which is a washable and waterproof fabric that helps to keep mud and dirt off the back of your vehicle’s seat. It has a large cargo pocket and provides full seat protection. This is a lifesaver for us, because my children kick the back of the seat as they are getting in and out of the car. Don’t forget the Pop Up Trash Bin – a collapsible storage bin that pops open for extra storage or for trash. These companions are perfect for the car and for the Dad in your life that has littles that he transports in his vehicle.
Sunglasses – any cool dad that is on the road needs a great pair of sunglasses to help keep the glare from disturbing his driving and help to protect his eyes. We are a family that swears by Maui Jim and absolutely loves Polarized glasses to help with driving visibility. While you can purchase Maui Jim sunglasses online, they can carry a hefty price tag so I’d also like to suggest Westwood Everett Verawood Polarized Sunglasses. They retail for $80 and are truly well made. They are light weight and comfortable and protect the eyes for daily use or while driving. They also come in classic looks that will fit most head shapes.
Let that special dad know how much you value his time.
It may seem corny, but the fact of the matter is – time stops for no one. As many who know me know, a watch or clock is such an important part of who I am as a person and I got that from my mom and my dad. I will buy a watch each year for my husband and love picking up special designs that are cool and classic for my dad. Watches mean more than just telling time and a special watch for that special guy can be a great gift.
The Invicta Pro Diver Watch ($675 USD) is a great choice for any father. I’m an Invicta collector so naturally I would gravitate to an Invicta watch for my loved ones. This gorgeous watch is made of Stainless Steel with Swiss watch components. It’s Water Resistant to 200 meters and offers beautiful detailing that any man would absolutely love and enjoy. If you have a father in your life that is a watch collector or just loves a great time piece, this will surely be one that he will enjoy.
Cook Dad a special meal or dessert because food is always the best way to the heart.
I love to cook – so cooking a special meal and dropping it off to my parents’ house always shows love and my dad is always grateful. My dad loves seafood so any type of dish with his favorite foods would make a great gift. My father in law, well – he enjoys my cooking, so I know that if I cook something, he’ll surely love it… and my husband – he’s easy to please too. Cooking a meal or dessert is so much fun for everyone to get involved in. The boys love to help me in the kitchen so getting children to take part in preparing this special dish will be a breeze. When food is made with love and from the heart, it’s a great treat.
Give Dad a little time to relax and unwind.
Did I mention that time is precious? Sometimes we forget that all we need is a few minutes to ourselves to really gather our thoughts and just unwind and relax. My husband and dad like to have a little gentlemen’s drink now and then to unwind and just sit and talk story about their day and where they are in life at the moment. A bottle of their favorite spirit, cocktail or liqueur is a great gift for any dad and even your father in law. My FIL loves to unwind with a Cigar, so a good cigar and a bottle of Liqueur would make a great gift this Father’s Day.
Crystal Head Vodka retails for about $40 – $60 for the .750 mL depending on where you buy it and you can find it at most liquor retail stores and establishments. It’s a great gift for any dad and comes in beautiful packaging. The Vodka is made with pure Newfoundland water and filtered through 500-million year-old crystals, also known as Herkimer diamonds. The bottle is made of beautiful Bruni Glass in Italy and it’s just a showstopper for any collector or liqueur connoisseur.
Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey is charcoal mellowed before going into the barrel giving it the smooth taste you know, but with an extra blessing again of charcoal after reaching maturity to give it the ultimate smoothness drinking. It’s full-bodied with fruit and spices with a silky, warm & pleasant finish. The Gentlemen Jack is a whiskey made for the gentleman order. The .750mL size retails for about $40 and goes great with a cigar.
If you are not looking to buy alcohol, you can always buy a really cool flask, engrave it and give that as a gift too – they make awesome gifts for dads.
Please make sure that if you are buying alcohol or cigars for your loved ones that anyone who receives it drinks responsibly. This is just a suggestion.
At the end of the day, celebrating dad doesn’t require spending money but it’s always great to find a gift that Dad will love. Like I mentioned previously, my husband, father and father in law just love that they can spend time with family on Father’s Day and those are some of the most cherished times for them. A phone call or a card that is handmade make great little treats for anyone and they will be well received on Father’s Day.
To all the fathers out there, today and always… Happy Father’s Day. Thank you for being great inspirations and for loving us all.
Disclaimer: Some of the products mentioned and discussed in this post were sent to me for review and feature consideration. All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased. Affiliate links are posted through out. While there is a mention of alcohol and cigars, this is merely used as a suggestion and as with anything on this site, my own opinion. Please drink responsibly and please do not drink or drive. I do not condone underage drinking. Thank you!
