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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
No Time For The Gym? Lagreeing Is The Solution
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Unplugged Play: What's In Ned's Head With Teens
Summer means lots of fun! Picnics, Outings, Beach, Park, Pools, etc. But there is still a lot of downtime and kids can get sucked up into the TV, Computer and Gaming which is why I love Unplugged fun. Playing games with my kids was and still is one of my favorite things to do and we had a blast with What's In Ned's Head we have we have played many times now adding our own things to Ned!

Are you ready to find out What’s In Ned’s Head? This hilarious gross-out game has players reaching in through Ned’s ears and nostrils to try and find the object matching on the cards. Is that a lollipop? A sock? It’s up to you to use your sense of touch to figure it out before revealing it to the eye!
What's in
Ned's Head? Reach inside his ears and nostrils, and find out! Each player is
dealt a card with a picture of an object that is in Ned's Head. Ready, Set, GO!
Reach in Ned's head and feel around for the object on your card. Who knows what
you will find! A rat? A loose screw? Ned's pet spider? Be the first player to
find the correct object to win! For 2-4 players, ages 4 and up.
Reach inside Ned's ears and nostrils to find out what's in Ned's head!
- Can you find the
object on the card you were dealt?
- Be the first
player to find the correct object to win!
- Quick to learn,
easy to play
Playing Gator Golf With Teens
If you love miniature golf but omg the prices of playing with families these days has gone up try it at home or at least practice your moves so before you get to the course, you are ready to sink some balls. While there may not be a windmill with this you can create your own mini gold course and make it as easy or as difficult as you want.
The girls didn't do anything fancy but they did enjoy our cat joining the game. Jinxy did try to steal their balls every once in a while which was somewhat of a challenge but what kind of fun is had by an easy game of golf anyway?
A hole-in-one is a lot more fun with Gator Golf! Grab your flamingo golf club, and aim to feed this hungry little Gator. Sink your putt by hitting your ball through the Gator’s mouth into his tail to score, but watch out – he’ll flick your ball with his tail for more putting action. The first player to score 3 points wins! Fun, active gameplay gets kids up and moving while developing large motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Cute birds on the Gator’s back serve as built-in score keepers. Gator Golf plays best indoors on low-pile carpet.
Bullet Points
- A hole-in-one is
a lot more fun with Gator Golf!
- Putt the ball
into the Gator's mouth to score, and he'll toss your ball back with his
tail for more golfing fun
- Be the first
player to score three points to win
- Active gameplay
helps develop large motor skills and gets kids moving
- For 2-4 players,
ages 3 and up
Thursday, June 24, 2021
#GIVEAWAY Kyle’s Little Sister by BonHyung Jeong A Coming-of-Age Graphic Novel for Middle Graders @JYforKids
(May 2021) This summer, JY – the Yen Press middle grade imprint behind celebrated works such as Svetlana Chmakova’s Awkward, Brave, and Crush – presents its latest original graphic novel. Light-hearted and adorably illustrated, Kyle’s Little Sister by BonHyung Jeong (6/22/21; ISBN: 978-1-9753-1654-9; Paperback $13.00; Ages 8-12; 240 pages) addresses themes of being in the shadow of an older sibling, anxiety of not meeting expectations, and mending a friendship after a fight.
Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks—especially when you're the total opposite, someone who likes staying home and playing video games. Your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you "Kyle's little sister" while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends...until he finds a way to ruin that, too...! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?!
Jeong captures the wide range of middle school experiences with a realistic voice and sweet artwork, depicting the raw emotions at play at this age with honesty and clarity. The nearly universal struggles of middle school – friendship and conflict, romance and heartbreak, sibling rivalry and familial love – will be relatable to anyone who has grappled with coming into their own. Kyle's Little Sister has something for everyone, but especially young girls who want to see themselves in the comics they read.
Artist BonHyung Jeong (Bon) studied Cartooning at the School of Visual Arts in New York. Kyle's Little Sister is her debut graphic novel, made possible with the help of numerous people. She hopes to make connections with others through relatable stories. Currently living in Korea, she's always busy playing console games—exactly like someone in the book!
About JY
JY, the middle grade graphic novel division of Yen Press, LLC, was established in the fall of 2017. This imprint is a sign of the Yen Press commitment to actively grow the catalog of quality content targeting middle grade audiences while making that content easily identifiable for parents, booksellers, librarians, and educators. For more information, visit www.jyforkids.com.
About
Yen Press, LLC
Yen Press, LLC is a joint venture between Kadokawa Corporation and Hachette Book Group. Founded in 2006, Yen Press is one of the largest and most prolific publishers of manga and original graphic novels in North America and is also a leading
publisher of light novels and
Japanese literature through its Yen On imprint. For more information, please visit www.yenpress.com
and
find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @JYforKids.
Travel The World With The Summer Travel Book #GIVEAWAY For Kids From Prestel Junior International @presteljunior
Everyone longs to travel at some time in their life. With this amazing book giveaway you don't have to leave your backyard to experience the world. I am so happy to announce this giveaway from Prestel Junior International.
Featuring
Mona
Lisa in New York by Yevgenia Nayberg (Prestel Junior; 3/9/21; ISBN: 978-3791374451;
Hardcover $14.95; Ages 4-8; 32 pages), a love letter to New York City,
Mona Lisa is a tourist who experiences the city for the first time, and finds
art, love, and inspiration in unexpected places.
YEVGENIA NAYBERG's illustrations
and paintings have appeared in magazines, picture books, record albums, and
theater posters. In 2018 she received a Sydney Taylor Silver Medal for
illustrating the book Drop by Drop by Jacqueline Jules.
Originally from Russia, she now lives in New York City. https://nayberg.org/
Spend hours navigating the world's great rivers with Great Rivers of the World by Volker Mehnert and illustrated by Martin Haake (Prestel Junior; 3/23/21; ISBN: 978-3791374703; Hardcover $19.95; Ages 8-12; 40 pages), a vibrant, fact-filled book for kids that blends geography, history, and culture.
Where in the
Rhein does the Nibelung Treasure lie? What river helps mark the prime meridian?
Why do people make pilgrimages to the Indian city of Benares? Why is the Mekong
called the "Nine Dragon" river in Vietnam? How does the Mississippi
divide and unite the United States? These and hundreds of other facts are
explored in this wonderfully illustrated atlas of the world's great rivers.
Each spread in this book offers a colorful map packed with drawings, figures,
and facts. Cities that border the rivers are highlighted, as are distinct flora
and fauna, significant natural and human-made features, and fascinating
historical details. A "biography" of each river describes where it
flows, and its importance to the communities it passes through. Special
attention is given to the ecological health of the rivers--those that are
thriving and those in danger of losing their valuable habitats. Along the way,
young readers will come to understand the enormous impact that rivers have on
our lives, while learning valuable information in a way that will spark their
curiosity and imagination.
VOLKER MEHNERT is a journalist, travel writer, and author of a children's biography of the explorer Alexander von Humboldt.
MARTIN HAAKE has created illustrated works for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Penguin Books, and Volkswagen. His illustrations have earned him several awards, including the German Art Directors Club's silver medal, of which he is a two-time recipient. He lives in Berlin, Germany. http://www.martinhaake.de/
Join scientists on an unforgettable journey to Antarctica in illustrated children's book Antarctica: A Continent of Wonder by Mario Cuesta Hernando and illustrated by Raquel Martín (Prestel Junior; 6/29/21; ISBN: 978-3791374567; Hardcover $19.95; Ages 5-8; 48 pages.
MARIO CUESTA HERNANDO is a journalist and scriptwriter of many different programs relating to nature and adventure. He has traveled to Antarctica on a Spanish Navy Vessel. https://www.instagram.com/mario.cuestahernando/
RAQUEL MARTÍN is a freelance illustrator from Barcelona, who currently lives on the beautiful island of Minorca, Spain. https://raquelmartin.net/
In her first cookbook, Sarah Glover showed the world how liberating, satisfying, and easy it is to cook beautiful healthy food outdoors. Now she brings kids of all ages into the mix in Wild Child (Prestel; 5/4/21; ISBN: 978-3791387208; Hardcover $25.00; All Ages; 144 pages), proving that they too can take part in collecting, preparing, and cooking campfire meals the whole family can enjoy. Glover's simple yet elegant meals are inspired by the land and the sea: fish and ears of corn dangled on a stick over an open flame; perfect bread baked directly on hot coals; kale and potatoes simmered in saltwater; eggs fried alongside spicy sausage and toast; chili-brined cherry tomatoes--and more. Glover emphasizes fresh seasonal food that can be acquired locally. And, while her techniques date back to ancient traditions, the flavors are distinctly modern. Brimming with gorgeous landscape photography from across the Australian continent, this stylish yet down-to-earth cookbook encourages families to embrace the outdoors, teaches young chefs valuable techniques and life skills, and proves once again that everything tastes better cooked over an open flame.
SARAH GLOVER has worked as a chef
and pastry chef in Tasmania, Sydney, and New York City. Her first book, Wild (Prestel,
2018) was nominated for a 2019 James Beard Award for Best Photography. She
lives in Tasmania, Australia. https://www.sarahglover.com.au/
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Useful Marketing Techniques for Your Business
Regardless of whether you have an already established business or are just starting out, you must have an effective marketing strategy in place. Marketing is essentially what gets your brand name out there and helps potential customers find you. While you may be on a strict budget, the good news is that there are plenty of effective marketing strategies which won’t break the bank but will allow you to get the recognition you desire to ensure you achieve long-term success. In this guide, we’re going to take a look at just a few of the useful marketing techniques for your business:
1. Create a website
The foundation of any marketing campaign is to create a website. This will ultimately act as a technological business card, which contains all of the information a new consumer needs to know about your corporation, drives visitors to your social media pages and establishes yourself as a leader in the industry. There are some key differences between a good and bad website, so it would be highly advised to hire a professional web designer to ensure your website has a good user experience, SEO functions and a relevant domain name to name some of the key basics.
2. Email marketing
Small business can truly make use of email marketing to build brand recognition and customer loyalty. When consumers visit your website, asking them to sign up to an email newsletter (with the small return token of a discount code or freebie) will allow them to stay up to date with new-in stock, sales and offers. People are much more likely to engage with a business that displays a sense of humanity and addresses them personally, which is what email marketing can achieve. There is an array of platforms online to find templates and tools for constructing a professional and polished message to send out to your customers.
3. Traditional marketing is not dead
Many believe that traditional marketing is well and truly a thing of the past; however, it can be extremely effective for small businesses – especially those which rely on local trade or regularly attend trade events and shows. Eco friendly expo banners, t-shirts and mugs from Redbows imprinted with your company’s logo are perfect for instilling brand recognition. In addition, smaller items such as pens, mouse mats and coasters are ideal promotional items to hand out to customers as a tool to keep your brand name top of mind when they arrive home.
4. Share knowledge with your customers
Do you have a wealth of knowledge in your industry? Don’t be afraid to hide it. Consumers are always on the lookout for businesses with significant experience and expertise within their trade, as it builds customer trust, leading to a potential increase in sales. You could consider filming a YouTube tutorial on the use of your products or write regular blog posts on subject matters in your field to express your expertise and stand you in a better position against competitors.
Monday, June 21, 2021
Beatles Fans Will Want To Mark Their Calendar For This Special 3 Day Presentation of This Beatles Documentary In November @thebeatles @DisneyPlus
“THE BEATLES: GET BACK,” A
DISNEY+ ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY
SERIES DIRECTED BY PETER
JACKSON, TO DEBUT EXCLUSIVELY ON
DISNEY+ FOR THE THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAYS
Over Six Hours of Never-Before-Seen Restored
Footage, Including
The Beatles’ Last Live Performance, to Roll Out
on Disney+
Over Three Days, November 25, 26 and 27, 2021
BURBANK, Calif. (June 17, 2021)—The Walt Disney Studios, Apple Corps Ltd. and WingNut Films
Productions Ltd. announced today
that Disney+ will bring “The Beatles: Get Back,” a Disney+ Original documentary
series directed by Peter Jackson, to fans and
music lovers worldwide over the Thanksgiving holidays.
Because of the wealth of tremendous footage Peter Jackson has reviewed, which he has spent the past three years restoring and editing, “The Beatles: Get Back” will be presented as three separate episodes. Each episode is approximately two hours in length, rolling out over three days, November 25, 26 and 27, 2021, exclusively on Disney+.
“As a huge Beatles fan myself, I am absolutely thrilled that Disney+ will be the home for this extraordinary documentary series by the legendary filmmaker Peter Jackson,” said Bob Iger, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, The Walt Disney Company. “This phenomenal collection of never-before-seen footage offers an unprecedented look at the close camaraderie, genius songwriting, and indelible impact of one of the most iconic and culturally influential bands of all time, and we can’t wait to share ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ with fans around the world.”
Peter Jackson commented, “In many respects, Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s
remarkable footage captured multiple storylines. The story of friends and of
individuals. It is the story of human frailties and of a divine partnership. It
is a detailed account of the creative process, with the crafting of iconic
songs under pressure, set amid the social climate of early 1969. But it’s not
nostalgia - it’s raw, honest, and human. Over six hours, you’ll get to know The
Beatles with an intimacy that you never thought possible.”
He added, “I’m very grateful to The Beatles, Apple Corps and
Disney for allowing me to present this story in exactly the way it should be
told. I’ve been immersed in this project for nearly three years, and I’m very
excited that audiences around the world will finally be able to see it.”
Directed by three-time Oscar®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson
(“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “They Shall Not Grow Old”), “The Beatles: Get
Back” takes audiences back in
time to the band’s intimate recording sessions during a pivotal moment in music
history. The documentary showcases the warmth, camaraderie and creative genius
that defined the legacy of the iconic foursome, compiled from over 60 hours of
unseen footage shot in January 1969 (by Michael Lindsay-Hogg) and more
than 150 hours of unheard audio, all of which has been brilliantly
restored.Jackson is the only person in 50 years to have been given access to
these private film archives. “The
Beatles: Get Back” is the story of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison
and Ringo Starr as they plan their first live show in over two years, capturing
the writing and rehearsing of 14 new songs, originally intended for release on
an accompanying live album. The documentary features – for the first time
in its entirety – The Beatles’ last live performance as a group, the
unforgettable rooftop concert on London’s Savile Row, as well as other
songs and classic compositions featured on the band’s final two
albums, Abbey Road and Let
It Be.
An exciting new collaboration between The Beatles and Jackson
presented by The Walt Disney Studios in association with Apple Corps Ltd. and
WingNut Films Productions Ltd., “The Beatles: Get Back” is directed by Peter
Jackson, produced by Clare Olssen (“They Shall Not Grow Old”) and Jonathan
Clyde (“Eight Days a Week”), with Ken Kamins (“The Hobbit” trilogy) and Apple
Corps’ Jeff Jones (“Eight Days a Week”) serving as executive producers. Jabez
Olssen (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”) serves as the documentary’s editor, and
the music is mixed by Giles Martin (“Rocketman”) and Sam Okell (“Yesterday”).
“The Beatles: Get Back” is being made with the enthusiastic
support of Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison.
Ahead of the documentary’s Disney+ debut, Apple Corps
Ltd./Callaway Arts & Entertainment will release The Beatles: Get Back book on October 12. Beautifully
designed and produced, the 240-page hardcover complements the “Get Back”
documentary with transcriptions of The Beatles’ recorded conversations and
hundreds of exclusive, never before published photos from the three weeks of
sessions. The collectible book will be published in nine international language
editions, including English.
About
Disney+:
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from
Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The
Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the
new general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer
streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ is part of the Disney
Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers
commercial-free streaming alongside an ever-growing collection of exclusive
originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and
animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s
long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also
the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney
Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of
The Disney Bundle that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected
TV devices.
About Apple Corps Ltd.:
Apple Corps Ltd. was founded by The Beatles in 1968 to oversee the
band’s own creative and business interests. As part of its management of The
Beatles’ entire intellectual property canon, the London-based company
administers the legendary band’s recorded catalogue along with film,
theatrical, and book publishing rights. Apple Corps has piloted
innovative, award-winning Beatles projects which have become benchmarks for
pioneering accomplishment, including The Beatles Anthology TV
series, book and music collections; The Beatles 1; Anniversary
Editions for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The BEATLES (‘White
Album’) and Abbey Road; The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil®;
SiriusXM’s The Beatles Channel; and “The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The
Touring Years,” directed by Ron Howard.
About WingNut Films Ltd.:
WingNut Films is based in Wellington, New Zealand and was founded
by Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh. WingNut Films has produced all of Peter
Jackson’s films, including “Heavenly Creatures,” “The Lord of the Rings” and
“The Hobbit Trilogies,” “King Kong,” “The Lovely Bones” and most recently the
acclaimed First World War documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old.” WingNut has
also produced “The Adventures of Tin Tin,” directed by Steven Spielberg,
“District 9,” directed by Neill Blomkamp, “West of Memphis,” directed by Amy
Berg and “Mortal Engines,” directed by Christian Rivers.
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