#EasterGiftGuide - Cozy Kid's Blankets from Sackcloth and Ashes!

 *DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Sackcloth and Ashes for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

One of our final Easter gift ideas is also one of our favorites...a cozy blanket from Sackcloth and Ashes!  

Sackcloth and Ashes was founded by a guy with a big heart whose mission is to provide blankets to homeless shelters and foster children all over the US.  Their kid's blankets come in a beautiful box with the theme Everyone is Someone embossed on the front.  Inside the box you'll find "No matter how big, no matter how small, everyone is someone, we need to love all."  

The kid's blankets also come with a copy of the book "Everyone is Someone"  This beautifully illustrated book is made of simple rhymes that teach children that we are all more similar than we are different—that everyone, everywhere, is someone.

For each "Everyone is Someone" book purchased, a second book will be given to a child in foster care.

This is the Kid's Darling Grey blanket:

Sackcloth and Ashes fabric is manufactured in Italy, India, and the United States. Their blankets are from 100% recycled material, eco-friendly and good for the environment. 

Each blanket is ethically made and produced in Salem, OR where they do all production and fulfillment in-house.

This kid-sized blanket measures 47”l x 37”w and weighs about 2 lbs, perfect for small children.

One of our favorite things about Sackcloth and Ashes is that each kid's blanket purchased will also provide a blanket and an "Everyone is Someone" book to a child in foster care.  We love the giving spirit of this lovely company!

In 2018, Sackcloth & Ashes launched Blanket the United States, a campaign with the goal of donating one million blankets to homeless shelters by 2024. Whether you personally want a blanket or are looking for a gift idea, this is a great way to get a quality blanket and do something good for someone else at the same time.  It doesn't get much better than that!

Check out Sackcloth and Ashes for some absolutely gorgeous blankets that would make fantastic gifts this Easter! 

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#EasterGiftGuide - Old Trapper Beef Jerky Fits Perfectly in Any Easter Basket!

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If you have kiddos who love jerky, then Old Trapper Beef Jerky is the perfect addtion to their Easter baskets!

Old Trapper Beef Jerky is handcrafted from the most savory and highest-quality protein. The end result is a take-anywhere healthy snack that is low in calories yet high in protein - the perfect snack or even quick meal replacement. Each 1 oz serving contains only 70 calories, 0 grams of fat and 6 grams of carbs.

The ingredients behind the company’s 50 years of success are as short as its actual ingredient list: lean high-quality meat, quality seasonings, real wood-fired smoke and a hands-on manufacturing process. Couple that with an affordable price point and Old Trapper’s ability to outlast the competition becomes obvious. 

Put a smile on the face of your jerky-lover this Spring with a bag or two of Old Trapper Beef Jerky!

Varieties include: Old Fashioned, Peppered, Hot & Spicy and Teriyaki 

MSRP: $6 (3.25 oz bag), $14 (10 oz bag)

Available online and in grocery and convenience stores nationwide. 

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#WelcomeSpring with a Basket of the Cutest Baby Veggies Ever from Melissa's Produce!

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Now that spring has finally arrived, we are super excited to add more fresh veggies to our meals.  Our garden isn't quite producing yet, so we looked to Melissa's Produce to help us get our hands on some really tasty veggies.  Check out the Baby Vegetable Basket:

What a beautiful way to add some fresh vegetables to your kitchen this Spring! The baby vegetables in this basket vary from season to season and therefore may include: baby versions of Artichokes, Beets, Broccoli, Turnips, Kohlrabi, Romanesco Cauliflower, Squash, Leeks, Carrots, Potatoes, and Radishes. Each delicately woven basket is brimming with fresh vegetables which are artfully arranged to provide a charming presentation.

 

Take a closer look at the most adorable veggies featured in our Baby Vegetable Basket:

Aren't they just gorgeous?!

We received lots of yummy root veggies like radishes, carrots, garlic and onions:

Tiny red and yellow potatoes, green and yellow pattypan squash, itty itty and super tender green zucchini:

Baby artichokes and small beets:

And a healthy portion of crisp green beans:

These veggies were super fresh and perfectly ripe and ready to eat!  We had a blast incorporating them into our menu as side dishes and snacks.  Raw, roasted, steamed...delicious!

The Baby Vegetable Basket from Melissa's Produce offers tons of tasty, healthy and colorful veggies and is beautifully presented in a reusable basket, making it a great gift for anyone this Spring!

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#WelcomeSpring with an Essential Oils Cleaning set from Plant Therapy!

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Plant Therapy has some really great collections of essential oils and we think the Cleaning Set would be the perfect thing to welcome Spring this year!

To help you kick off your Spring Cleaning, Plant Therapy has put together a collection of their most effective essential oils for cleaning and refreshing pretty much anything.

The Cleaning Set includes 10 mL bottles of the following oils and Synergies:

Germ Fighter

Tea Tree

Citrus Burst

Lavender 

Peppermint 

Lemon

These are 100% pure undiluted essential oils and essential oil blends. In fact, all of Plant Therapy’s oils are 100% pure, free from any additives, adulterants or dilutions. They are of the absolute highest quality and are ideal for use in aromatherapy.

The Cleaning Set also includes a guide to help you create the right cleaning solution for pretty much any cleaning job.  Below, you will find one of these easy and effective recipes.

-Multi-Purpose Cleaner-

What you will need:

1 cup purified water

1/2 cup white vinegar

1 tsp castile soap

20-30 drops of your choice of essential oil

Spray bottle

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle.

Spray everything down.

Get a wet rag and wipe it all off.

You will also fund suggestions like:

For bathrooms we like to use Germ Fighter. For the kitchen we like to use Tea Tree and Lemon or Citrus Burst. For floors we like to use Peppermint or Lemon. For living spaces and bedrooms we like to use Lavender.

If you visit the website, each oil has specific uses and benefits listed on their corresponding pages, along with plenty of helpful hints and more recipes.

Plant Therapy oils do more than just help you and your home smell great, but they have some really great cleaning and disinfecting properties as well.

Kick off your Spring Cleaning with pure essential oils from Plant Therapy!

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#EasterGiftGuide - TV Game Shows Turned Board Games, STEAM Activities, Card Games and more!

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Endless Games takes classic TV game shows and turns them into super fun board games that you can play in the comfort of your own home!  Check out a few of our favorites that would make great Easter gifts for older kiddos:

Card Sharks

Card Sharks is the home version of the on the edge-of-your-seat TV game show hosted by Joel McHale. Like on the show, contestants will answer census questions to gain control of the cards. From there, it’s a game of High-Low where a player must determine whether the next card turned over is higher or lower than the previous.  The NEW 2020 version of the game celebrates the 40-year history of the game show, with all new art, questions and game play.

This game is a fun twist on over/under card games and predicting a group of people's answers to certain questions.  Perfect for a fun family game night with older kiddos!

Password

The Original Word Association Game Featuring Classic Password Magic Window Revealers! For more than 50 years, PASSWORD has been challenging players’ communication skills. Teams of two square off to see who can guess the secret PASSWORD first. But you’ve got to be clever when you communicate because players can give only one-word clues, and the fewer clues given the higher the score. 

Password has always been a hit and for good reason!  This guessing game is full of fast-paced fun and laughter and is definitely a new favorite on our game shelf! 

Endless Games has lots of other fun games too including these:

Red Light Green Light 1-2-3

This fast-paced card game is fun for all! Play as many cards as you can in order of red light, green light, 1, 2, 3. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins!

Dropsy

Dropsy is the fumbling bumbling balancing card game!

Players take turns drawing cards until someone gets THREE of the same color. But there’s a twist…instead of discarding the cards you don’t want, you must hold ALL your cards, and you must hold them in the manner directed on the card! UNDER YOUR CHIN; ON YOUR HAND; ON YOUR HEAD; UNDER YOUR ARM; INSIDE YOUR ELBOW; or BETWEEN YOUR FINGERS.

But don’t commit a Dropsy and drop your cards…or you’ll have to start over!

Jabuka

Jabuka is a fast speed board game with 108 coffee bean game pieces. It is the perfect game for all ages. Similar to scrabble and bananagrams, but with a whole new dimension. Turn the wooden, coffee bean shaped game pieces to form different letters and words. A twist on classic word games, Jabuka will surprise and entertain a large group. The W can be a B or an E, the R can be a J, the PO can be a DO, and MORE! The possibilities and fun are endless!

Maybe your kiddo loves STEAM activities.  Just Add Egg is a fun kit that includes some really great hands on experiments!

This Bio-Organic STEAM kit will inspire the artist and scientist alike! Make your own dinosaur egg, experiment with disappearing eggs, and experiment with getting an egg in and out of a bottle. More than 10 science experiments and art activities included, all you need to add is the egg!

Check out Endless Games for these awesome games and lots more TV game shows turned board games and family fun games this Spring!

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#EasterGiftGuide - Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty!

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Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty makes a great addition to any Easter basket this Spring!  With a ton of colors and styles to choose from, you are sure to find something for every personality!

Putty is a great way to engage those little hands while trying to focus during lessons and it's just plain fun to play with for all ages!  Each Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty comes with its own special tricks and effects that make it unique in the putty universe.  Check out some of our favorites:

Liquid Glass Tins

Liquid Glass is so unique, so different, and so fun that it has a whole category unto itself! 

A true wonder, this liquid-solid Thinking Putty® will flow completely into a puddle on its own. It's clear in the tin, cloudy when played with, and offers a window into your own creativity.

Glitter and Sparkle Tins

Rainbow and Princess Pony feature glitter that sparkles and shines!

Mini Tins

Crazy Aaron's has adorable little minis in cool styles like hypercolor and sparkle.  

Fresh Grass Sparkle Putty features unique glitter that looks like real grass!  

The Easter Bloom Hypercolor is lilac purple when cool, it warms to a happy spring green. 

These fun putty tins are sure to put a smile on your kiddos' faces when they find them in their Easter baskets this year!

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