The War With Grandpa Movie Review Giveaway
Christmas Holiday Kids Books Review + Giveaway
Books
New Holiday Children's Titles
Raising Kids Who Love to Read
Holiday 2020 Simon & Schuster Gift Guide
- Christmas Parade
- Hurry, Santa!
- My Very Merry Ugly Christmas Sweater
- If It's Christmas and You Know It
- Peek-A-Boo Little Reindeer
- All The Little Snowflakes
- Christmas Makes Me Feel Pine Green!
- Santa Mouse Christmas Surprise
Giveaway
How to Enter to Win this Giveaway
To enter the giveaway Mommy Blog Expert is hosting, visit this MBE Instagram post. Contest is open to US residents only and qualifying winner will be selected at random. Hurry, this giveaway ends December 23, 2020 at 12 am PST/3 am EST. Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing is providing the prize package and is responsible for delivery to winner. Good Luck to everyone who enters to win this Holiday Kids literary prize!
More About Simon & Schuster
Founded in 1924, Simon & Schuster, is a subsidiary of ViacomCBS. With worldwide distribution, the company publishes 20,000 new titles annually under 35 different imprints. To learn more about their huge collection of literature for youth, visit Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. To stay up on what's new for all ages of kids from 0-14, as well as follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Chipotle Avocado Toast Wreath + Sweepstakes
Good Food
Chipotle Avocado Toast Holiday Wreath + La Morena Sweepstakes
Who would have thought that the majority of 2020 would have been impacted by a worldwide pandemic? Now that we're into the holiday season there are many things we can't do safely, such as gathering with extended family and friends this year. It sure is looking like Christmas entertaining with be scaled down, but that doesn't mean smaller celebrations can't be just as fun and meaningful.
Make the Season Bright & Memorable
Avocado Toast, still all the rage on Instagram, was the inspiration for this Christmas food idea. How about trying this new south of the border-inspired Chipotle Avocado Toast Holiday Wreath recipe I just created? It's easy and fun for both kids and adults to make, plus it's a great family activity to spend some quality time together in the kitchen.
Chipotles and Aztec Culture
Recipe
Chipotle Avocado Toast Holiday Wreath
Prep Time 30 minutes or less
Recipe makes 2-4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Ripe avocado
- 1 T. Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 T. Lemon or Lime juice
- 1 can La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- 1 can La Morena Whole Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
- 2 Bagels sliced cross-wise
- Pomegranate arils, chopped avocado & green onion for garnish
Preparation
1. Make guacamole by mashing 3/4 of one large avocado in a bowl, reserving the rest for garnish. Alternately, you can use a cup of ready-made guacamole.
2. To mashed avocado, add garlic powder, lemon juice, salt/pepper and 1 tablespoon of La Morena Adobo Sauce (reserve remainder of sauce and the chipotle peppers to serve on the side as a dip).
3. Spread guacamole on sliced and toasted bagels, leaving the center open on each half to form a wreath shape.
4. Chop the remainder of the avocado in tiny chunks and add to top of guacamole to for texture.
5. Finish by sprinkling pomegranate arils around the wreath, then slice a thin piece of a green onion leaf and gently tie into a bow.
Keep Your Family Healthy &
Cook for a Family in Need
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More about La Morena
Kids Smartwatch Camera Wireless Earbuds
Toys
New Kids Tech Accessories Review & Giveaway
L.O.L. Surprise! Smartwatch With Camera
LOL Surprise! Smartwatch, Camera & Game Features
- Smartwatch equipped with camera, adjustable pink glitter watchband, clip/stand, Micro-USB cable, and a quick start guide as well as detailed easy to follow directions for use are all included
- Updateable with LOL Surprise's latest software via USB and a computer, the smartwatch allows kids to set the date, time, language, volume, and brightness as well as name their devices
- Calendar/Timer function provides an alarm clock to set, a calendar to mark with special occasions, a timer, and a stopwatch
- Viewable stats track a child's activity progress and store all the reward trophies won from playing games, fitness activities, and interaction with M.C. Swag
- Communicates exclusively with other L.O.L. Smartwatches within a 50 feet range with the messaging ability to send pictures, emojis, recorded voice messages and silly voice effects
- Dual camera makes it possible to shoot still photos or videos in either point of view (POV) or selfie modes and add emojis which may be viewed later or shared with other LOL Surprise! Smartwatch users within range, plus there's room to store up 3,000 photos or 30 minutes of video
- The Games Menu includes educational and fun digital games ranging from learning to tell time to solving math problems, playing tic tac toe and a tilting screen and ball game activity
- Available in three progressively more difficult levels these included games pave the way to unlocking additional features and earning rewards
- The Fitness Menu gets kids off the couch, encouraging more physical activity in fun ways, not only with the activity tracker, but also through the Treasure Hunt, Dance With Sprints and Sprints Says pre-loaded activities
- Pre-installed battery (non-removeable) is rechargeable via the USB port on a computer or laptop (not included) which powers the smartwatch for up to 8 hours of usage
- Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP: Windows 7, 8, and 9; and MacOS X 10.13, 10.14
L.O.L. Surprise Wireless Earbuds
LOL Surprise! Wireless Earbuds Features
- A pair of wireless earbuds with soft tips, stylish portable charging case, Micro-USB cable to case, Micro-USB cable for earbuds, an extra set of ear tips for smaller ears, and simple directions to get started are included in the box
- The 3D stereo ergonomically-designed ear buds especially for kids, clearly marked right and left, are equipped with a multi-function button to turn on/off, answer calls, reject calls, play/pause (left earbud only) music playing on your device, and next (right earbud only) to skip through the song tracks
- Status indicator light and microphone as well as earbud charging ports on each earbud are also included
- Both earbuds may be used together for one device or separately for two different devices
- Compact hot pink palm-sized charging case includes charging station slots for right and left earbuds; a charge indicator light which flashes red while charging and turns off when completely charged (about 45 minutes); and a USB charging port on the bottom which you connect to with the included USB cable and to your laptop or computer (not included)
- After pairing, easily and quickly connect your device with its wireless connectivity turned on to your LOL Surprise Earbuds
- Rechargeable pre-installed batteries (non-removeable) are included which can be recharged via the USB port on a computer or laptop (not included)
- Fully charged earbuds deliver up to five hours of continuous use on one charge with five charging cycles stored in the case for a total of 25 hours of battery life. The earbuds also can stay charged in standby for as much as 360 hours when stored in the charging case
GIVEAWAY
Thanks to L.O.L. Surprise! and MGA Entertainment, one (1) lucky MBE giveaway participant will win a prize package including both the L.O.L. Surprise! Smartwatch Camera and the L.O.L. Surprise! Wireless Earbuds. For this giveaway Mommy Blog Expert is hosting, enter by visit this MBE Instagram post. Contest is open to US residents and qualifying winner will be selected at random. Hurry this giveaway ends December 19, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. L.O.L. Surprise! is providing the prize and is responsible for delivery to winner.
Good Luck to Everyone Who Enters to Win!
More about L.O.L. Surprise!
Learn more about the brand's extensive L.O.L. Surprise! collections by visiting the official website as well as following LOL Surprise on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Peace Quiet for Stressed Out Parents
Well Being
Banish Sleepless Nights & Daytime Noise
Mother Always Knows Best
QuietOn Noise Canceling Ear Buds
- Features the company's proprietary active noise cancelling (ANC) technology
- Are hand tuned to cancel out low frequencies, which conventional foam earplugs cannot attain
- Fits securely and comfortably in ears during sleep as well as for work and travel
- Delivers 20 hours of continuous use on a single battery charge
- Includes a self-enclosed charging carrying case small enough to fit in the palm of the hand and charging cable
- Comes with medium pre-installed soft ear tips as well as two interchangeable sets of smaller and larger foam tips for a perfect fit in a wide range of ear sizes
- Makes a thoughtful and creative gift for mothers-to-be at baby showers, new parents and just about anyone else looking for more peace and quiet in their lives
- Available for $219 USD, shipped direct to you or a loved one





















