tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59425322664697761312024-03-21T19:33:35.804-05:00Forever My Little MoonA parenting and lifestyle blog.Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-945250641917061152024-03-11T06:56:00.004-05:002024-03-11T06:56:52.422-05:00Dragon Themed Kids Birthday Party<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurIMCRAOiZFAcBriSmYF8MGlwnala5zlwaZr-DBuob3Nxzp5auKioDQtNXkWGptXvwnvTORGt46uHFex5CCsiwmTUzOI5NRLHETmdLewMcXTt_y4FytbIGtvY7uhWgyWHztwIHqfuRuG0xbxpfdkJzS_Z5riiZA-7NvM_yI5iHLEm1LfoPNGHizdt8as/s1500/Brown%20Gray%20Modern%20Money%20Online%20Pinterest%20Pin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurIMCRAOiZFAcBriSmYF8MGlwnala5zlwaZr-DBuob3Nxzp5auKioDQtNXkWGptXvwnvTORGt46uHFex5CCsiwmTUzOI5NRLHETmdLewMcXTt_y4FytbIGtvY7uhWgyWHztwIHqfuRuG0xbxpfdkJzS_Z5riiZA-7NvM_yI5iHLEm1LfoPNGHizdt8as/w266-h400/Brown%20Gray%20Modern%20Money%20Online%20Pinterest%20Pin.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h1>The Venue</h1><p>We celebrated my child's <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/2022/02/snake-themed-kids-birthday-party.html" rel="" target="_blank">fifth birthday party</a> at <a href="https://snakediscovery.com/" target="_blank">Snake Discovery</a>, but she decided she wanted to go back again for their 7th birthday party. Dragons are reptiles, so it fits the theme, and they have three different programs, so we chose a different one. This time it was "Reptiles Around the World" and we got to see some different critters than we did last time. </p><p>All of her friends were really into it and the parents were too! I think there was only one kid who was a little nervous, but there was no pressure to hold or touch the animals. They all enjoyed exploring the zoo and a lot of her friends even stayed after the party to explore the zoo some more. </p><p><br /></p>
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<p> </p><h1>The Cake</h1><div>I went with cupcakes for my child's party. I was able to find some small dragon figures from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Dragon-Toy-Figures-Decorations/dp/B08WWTBFG1?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=50402f29b8be3c08b25e5737d8e2af60&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> to place on top of the cupcakes. The kids loved the little figures!</div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div>My daughter also wore her dragon costume that we had gotten on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/D-Q-Z-Toddlers-Dinosaur-Dragon-Wings-Costume-Birthday/dp/B0C4SYGQ35/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c64b55b9256197382cede4e4562624ce&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> for Halloween. I highly recommend this costume as it's held up quite well and she's worn it a lot. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/D-Q-Z-Toddlers-Dinosaur-Dragon-Wings-Costume-Birthday/dp/B0C4SYGQ35/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c64b55b9256197382cede4e4562624ce&camp=1789&creative=9325" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="679" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71n9Vyky7gL._AC_SX679_.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><br /><h1><br /></h1><h1>Party Favors</h1><div>The kids got to keep the dragons on their cupcakes, but I also made some cute dragon goodie bags. I followed the snake pattern that I did a couple years ago but turned them into dragons by using <a href="https://www.theinspirationedit.com/chinese-dragon-craft-kids/" target="_blank">The Inspiration Edit's dragon mask design</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>A while back I learned how to make snake shed jewelry. I noticed they kind of looked like dragon eggs, so I made the kids' necklaces using snake shed from our corn snake and then I added a little dragon charm. It was a huge hit! I also included some <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Resurhang-Stickers-Waterproof-Cartoon-Skateboard/dp/B0CJDH35QZ/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=cf50be5ce6f0c02ed4667c255d02c67f&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dragon stickers</a> for them too.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZngl0cSHSwrxrRdCe-aqgF9lIsaciisVQeV0A0VnaW6U_zHif63IEsVMW6elR1IYvkeBtCu4WWMlD8tHe6TFzHjmbGdRhGLcReCuyeTRDZJDXpKgJzP2REiZwm3NDHCMenLsJ86CmKvm4XYturaC3XNII31iwjGdHEyaVaxGCnTVW7mq__1yDBLBPdY/s1500/30%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZngl0cSHSwrxrRdCe-aqgF9lIsaciisVQeV0A0VnaW6U_zHif63IEsVMW6elR1IYvkeBtCu4WWMlD8tHe6TFzHjmbGdRhGLcReCuyeTRDZJDXpKgJzP2REiZwm3NDHCMenLsJ86CmKvm4XYturaC3XNII31iwjGdHEyaVaxGCnTVW7mq__1yDBLBPdY/w266-h400/30%20(1).png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you have a dragon-loving child like ours, here is a list of some of our favorite picture books featuring dragons!</div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">20 Dragon Fiction Books</span></h1><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">1. <i>Kitty and Dragon</i> by Meika Hashimoto</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/4PjGvo" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_1a1b96bf-acc5-4337-b79c-08c3a9a7b9b7?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>This adorable book features three stories involving a cat and its friend, a dragon! - two of our child's favorite animals! <div><br /></div><div>It's recommended for ages 4 to 8.<h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">2. <i>Once Upon a Dragon Fire</i> by Beatrice Blue</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-a-Dragons-Fire/dp/1786035545?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=510cda2fb6c106de5c298bf69aff0b38&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="679" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91x55LLNv7L._SL1500_.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><br /><div>This is a lovely story about two children who are raised being told dragons are horrible, but when they meet one, they learn that none of the stories are true! A great book to teach kids not to judge a book by its cover, or in this case, maybe not trust everything you hear.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's recommended for ages 4 to 8. </div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. <i>Good Dream Dragon</i> by Jacky Davis</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/Mm3AMo" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_c974dd7a-871c-40d0-9c17-243c87a7b132?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>This book is wonderful for kids who may be afraid to sleep alone at night. I love that it takes what is thought to be a scary creature, a dragon, and turns them into a good, kind creature that helps kids have good dreams.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's recommended for ages 3 to 7.<h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. <i>The Truth About Dragons</i> by Julie Leung</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/xkDLgv" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_f5df7b60-2641-4e91-a190-b80f09ac5199?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>Being half-Chinese and half-White, I really enjoyed this book as it's also about a biracial child who finds a way to embrace both worlds and their stories about dragons.<h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">4. <i>Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon</i> by Kat Zhang</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://goto.target.com/9gaL73" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_ba586bc2-7521-4241-a03a-60bd9e67d7cc?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>This is a cute story about a girl who has a class project to make a dragon, but she makes a Chinese dragon while all her classmates make European dragons. They tell her that hers isn't a dragon, which sends her on a path of self-discovery to discover her dragon and teach her friends about her culture.</div><div><br /></div><div>This one is recommended for ages 4 to 8.<h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">5. <i>Little Red Riding Hood and the Dragon</i> by Ying Chang</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/eKP1Lz" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_aa30b011-fa45-4d7b-94f3-31694eeceffa?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>This is a fun twist on the classic story and it's told by the wolf to the three little pigs. Instead of a big bad wolf, it's a dragon!</div><div><br /></div><div>Another one is recommended for ages 4 to 8.<h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">6. <i>My Big Dumb Invisible Dragon</i> by Angie Lucas </h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517ix0ggtVL._SX342_SY445_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="342" height="311" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517ix0ggtVL._SX342_SY445_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>When our child picked this up from the library, we had no idea that it was a story about grief. Our child loves it for the dragon, but it does have a wonderful message about how we never truly know what might be going on with someone else. The perfect book for teaching empathy.</p><p>It's recommended for ages 4 to 8.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">7. <i>Duncan The Story Dragon</i> by Amanda Driscoll</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/1rQ9vm" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_2d04ec96-414f-43aa-bb0f-7d93ca0bac76?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>In this cute tale, Duncan loves to read, but when it gets excited, he can't help but set the pages aflame, so he goes in search of someone to read to him. But who would want to read to a fire-breathing dragon? The answer may surprise you! </div><div><br /></div><div>This one is recommended for ages 3 to 7.<br /><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">8. <i>Dragon Noodle Party</i> by Ying Chang </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/JzyKME" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_361c2495-b047-4310-bbd7-10787614d2d2?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>A fun twist to the classic Chinese Zodiac tale! All the zodiac animals are gathering together to have a delicious feast. There's even a Dragon Beard Noodle recipe included in the book, which we tried and it was tasty. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's recommended for ages 4 to 7.<br /><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">9. <i>Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon</i> by Virginia Loh-Hagan & Timothy Banks</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/B0onvq" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_d962cfef-63b0-43e9-a3a2-fb5acbe6bf0f?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>I shared this book already in my list of Lunar New Year books, which you can find here, but since it features a dragon and is one of our child's favorite tales, I have included it here too. Nian is a fun retelling of why the Lunar New Year is celebrated.</div><div><br /></div><div>This one is recommended for older children, ages 7 to 8.<br /><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">10. <i>How to Catch a Dragon</i> by Adam Wallace</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/EKvE7K" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_2499266b-aea1-4486-9a4b-2dc0f1fea073?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>This is another book that was featured in my Lunar New Year books, but sharing it here again as it features a dragon. The story is not directly about the Lunar New Year but features many scenes of the celebration. However, its primary story is about a group of kids trying to catch a dragon. Will they succeed? </div><div><br /></div><div>It's recommended for ages 4 to 8.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">11. <i>Eric Carle's Dragons Dragons & Other Creatures That Never Were </i>by Eric Carle</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YNgYhexkL._SL1200_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="643" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YNgYhexkL._SL1200_.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><br /><div>This is a fun collection of poems for kids and features other beasts besides dragons. While it was not that appealing to us, our child loved it. Eric Carle always has beautiful illustrations that captivate kids even if the writing isn't that great. However, it's still a fun book and a great way to introduce poetry to kids. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's recommended for ages 6 to 9.</div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">12.<i> The Water Dragon: A Chinese Legend</i> by Jian Li </h2><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Water-Dragon-Chinese-English-bilingual/dp/1602209782/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=bec55491818b1c60b528ee9c7fdc908e&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="347" data-original-width="342" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BxQin1PyL._SX342_SY445_.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><br /><p>A wonderful retelling of a Chinese folktale about a boy who goes on a mission to make it rain to save his village. He wants to find the water dragon, but what he discovers is not at all what one expects!</p><p>It's recommended for ages 4 to 8. </p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">13. <i>Being Friends With Dragons</i> by Katherine Locke</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/oqZgOn" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_73ed236a-1539-41fb-af14-e1c5db6f898b?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>I love the inclusiveness in this book and my dragon-loving child loved the dragons. It's a great story about how being friends with dragons can be difficult at times, but also worth it. A great story for kids who may be sharing similar struggles with friends at school. </div><div><br /></div><div>The book is recommended for ages 4 to 8.<h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">14. <i>There's a Dragon In Your Book</i> by Tom Fletcher</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/DKzZko" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_b77ddf49-837d-4d4e-a146-439252a90cf3?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is a fun interactive read for little ones! A great book to get your kids laughing and using their imagination. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's recommended for ages 0 to 8.</div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">15. Ten Minutes To Bed Little Dragon by Rhiannon Fielding</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/Wq3vGG" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_0250f837-d7e8-48c9-8596-fce99a333abd?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>A fun book for younger children about a little dragon getting ready for bed. It's a great bedtime read! </div><div><br /></div><div>This adorable book is recommended for ages 3 to 6. <br /><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">16. <i>Dare To Care: Pet Dragon</i> by Sally Symes</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Care-Dragon-Mark-Robertson/dp/1847805892/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=55bceafc053facdd95d4b9cbc51174f3&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="707" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91XAoF0UEeL._SL1500_.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><br /><p>A fun fiction pet guide to taking care of a dragon. Perfect for any dragon-loving child who dreams of having a pet dragon. </p><p>Pet Dragon is recommended for ages 6 to 9.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">17. <i>Our Dragon</i> by Mem Fox</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fnMhRArZL._SL1408_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="800" height="318" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fnMhRArZL._SL1408_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>This is a fun story about two parents taking care of a newborn, except their baby is a dragon! </div><div><br /></div><div>This one is suggested for younger kids ages 3 to 5.</div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">18. <i>Tale of Two Dragons</i> by Geraldine McCaughrean</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/jrAGnv" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_8007579b-8c60-4040-8b81-04c131f1cf9f?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>In this tale, two kingdoms are fighting and they decide to settle matters by having dragons battle, but in the end, the dragons end up teaching them an important lesson.</div><div><br /></div><div>A Tale of Two Dragons is recommended for ages 8 to 9. </div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">19. <i>Dragon Night</i> by J. R. Krause</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915LEStM8RL._SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="651" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915LEStM8RL._SL1500_.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><br /><div>A little boy is scared of the night, but a dragon comes to the rescue and shows him it's not so scary. This is a great book for any little one struggling with bedtime fears. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's suggested for ages 3 to 7. </div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">20. <i>Dragon To The Rescue</i> - By Victoria Kann</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/9gajAj" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_84ccc027-6e1f-4036-9d58-1a6ef3f8d20a?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>Pinkalicious and her friends go camping and want to make smores, but they need a fire, who better to help them than a dragon. <br /><p>This I Can Read! book is recommended for ages 4 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">10 Nonfiction Dragon Books</h1><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">1. <i>Dragons of Norse Mythology</i> by Amy C. Rea</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/15691" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="477" height="320" src="https://prodimage.images-bn.com/lf?set=key%5Bresolve.pixelRatio%5D,value%5B1%5D&set=key%5Bresolve.width%5D,value%5B600%5D&set=key%5Bresolve.height%5D,value%5B10000%5D&set=key%5Bresolve.imageFit%5D,value%5Bcontainerwidth%5D&set=key%5Bresolve.allowImageUpscaling%5D,value%5B0%5D&set=key%5Bresolve.format%5D,value%5Bwebp%5D&source=url%5Bhttps://prodimage.images-bn.com/pimages/9781098291167_p0_v1_s600x595.jpg%5D&scale=options%5Blimit%5D,size%5B600x10000%5D&sink=format%5Bwebp%5D" width="257" /></a></div><br /><p>This is a great book for older kids interested in the myths behind dragons. </p><p>It's recommended for kids in grades 2 to 5.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">2. <i>Dragons of Chinese Mythology</i> by Samantha Bell</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/15328" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://assets2.titleleaf.com/abdopub/product/cover/l_9781532199936_fc.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p>Another great book for older kids interested in the myths surrounding dragons. </p><p>It's recommended for grades 2 to 5.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. <i>A First Look at Dragons</i> by Emma Carlson-Berne</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/First-Dragons-Bumba-Fantastic-Creatures/dp/1541596862/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9aabb0dfc7e6e9f41ac6e40e500bb43a&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81A9O1s-yJL._SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>A great nonfiction book that explores dragons for younger kids. </p><p>It's recommended for ages 4 to 7 but leans more toward the 4 as it was a bit short for our 7-year-old.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">4. <i>Dragons </i>by Grace Hanson</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images-us.bookshop.org/ingram/9781098261887.jpg?height=500&v=v2-631ba1e340e9e135888eec076d437317" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="500" height="264" src="https://images-us.bookshop.org/ingram/9781098261887.jpg?height=500&v=v2-631ba1e340e9e135888eec076d437317" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>My daughter got this from our library and loved it. It's a great introduction to dragons for little kids, but it appears to be hard to find online, so I recommended checking your local library. </p><p>I would say this one is better for little kids as it's quite short.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">5. <i>Dragons: Magic, Myth, and Mystery</i> by Virginia Loh-Hagan Edd </h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Magic-Mystery-Virginia-Loh-Hagan/dp/1634711130?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=b9e8769fc36900541d2611b8adc834bf&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="631" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711PThJXvoL._SL1000_.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><br /><p>This book is geared toward older kids and tells myths and legends of various dragons. </p><p>It's suggested for ages 9 to 13.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">6. <i>Dragons: Fearsome Monsters From Myth</i> and Fiction by Gerrie McCall</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Fearsome-Monsters-Myth-Fiction/dp/0545013194?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=1eb9aca869bb685da32b2ae99e4940a8&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="342" height="228" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wamngnTpL._SX342_SY445_.jpg" width="342" /></a></div><br /><p>We found this book at a thrift sale and apparently, it is very hard to find now, but it's so detailed! It has various dragons from different cultures and describes them all in great detail. </p><p>It's suggested for ages 2 to 6, but personally, some of the descriptions are a bit terrifying, so I would actually recommend it for older kids as it frightened our 6-year-old dragon-loving child, or perhaps don't read this one before bed.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">7. <i>Dragons (Behind The Legend) </i>by Erin Peabody</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/Kj3079" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_825daa58-46c1-4d40-b9fe-3ab09f2a4b36?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>This is a great book for kids interested in dragons and their origins. It features different dragons worldwide and discusses how the creature became popular in various cultures.<br /><p>It's recommended for older kids ages 8 to 10.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">8.<i> Beastly Monsters From Dragons to Griffins </i>by Katie Marsico </h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beastly-Monsters-Dragons-Griffins-Monster/dp/1512425923/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=dcfafcebbaca22afed6692f7fa637868&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="627" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91SgXBPeg2L._SL1500_.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br /><p>Another great nonfiction book that features facts about dragons, as well as griffins. </p><p>It's best suited for ages 7 to 11. </p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">9. Dragon World by Tamara Macfarlane</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/m5VJXa" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_56bd7abc-6ad9-46c5-80e5-f06f06f61b1f?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>Dragon World features dragons from around the world and at the back of the book, kids even have the opportunity to create their own dragon. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's a great book for older children and recommended for ages 8 to 12.<br /><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">10. <i>Beasts of the Ancient World </i>by Marchella Ward</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/zN95yW" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_0abc3937-02da-4139-8fc4-787b983c0982?wid=1200&hei=1200&qlt=80&fmt=webp" width="320" /></a></div>This beautifully illustrated book contains myths of beasts around the world, including dragons! It's perfect for older kids. </div><div><br /></div><div>Beasts of the Ancient World is recommended for ages 7 to 11.</div><div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4bbpQd1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out my Amazon Shop for more dragon books!</a></h2><div><br /></div><p><br /></p></div>Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-91829440588965995492023-12-21T14:50:00.003-06:002023-12-21T14:55:21.656-06:002023 Reads<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;"> Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
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<div>Cheng Yat Sou or Madam Cheng is probably my favorite historical figure, so I was very excited to discover this book! I admit I was a little hesitant at first because the writer is white and writing about a historical Chinese figure, but it's clear he has done his research. </div><div><br /></div><div>I really enjoyed the historical aspect and while we may never know the true facts about Cheng Yat Sou, I think the author did a great job bringing her to life.</div><div><br /></div><div>Huge trigger warnings for sexual assault and rape. The author does a great job with word choice so they are quick and not glorified in any way, but it can still be icky to read. This is one of the major reasons I avoid historical fiction (especially romance) because the sex usually reads as rape as that's how it was back then. That said, this is definitely NOT a romance novel, but a journey of a woman's rise to power.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>There is going to be a second book and I can't wait to read it!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>4/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tail-Emily-Windsnap-Liz-Kessler-ebook/dp/B003KVKW9K/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=46cb9cbcc6d31595c937228ca038fd1d&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=87748966&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fthe-flower-boat-girl-by-larry-feign-paperback%2F-%2FA-87748966&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div></div>
<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">3) <i>Sex Talks </i>by Vanessa and Xander Marin</h1><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Talks-Five-Conversations-Transform-ebook/dp/B0B3Y9GZDZ/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=525291034152ceb7273541f2bd0d1fcf&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="324" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AQcX6ywfL.jpg" width="207" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div>I've been following Vanessa and Xander Marin on Instagram for a while now and was super excited when I heard about their new book, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Talks-Five-Conversations-Transform-ebook/dp/B0B3Y9GZDZ/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=525291034152ceb7273541f2bd0d1fcf&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sex Talks</a></i>, which was my Valentine's Day gift from my husband.</div><div><div><br /></div><div>I totally recommend this book to all couples, whether or not your sex life is struggling. I'm pretty open about sex and even I learned a lot!</div><div><br /></div><div>A lot of the tips in the book have also been shared on Vanessa and Xander's Instagram as well as their podcast, Pillowtalks, so if you're looking for free resources, I'd start there!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>5/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Talks-Five-Conversations-Transform-ebook/dp/B0B3Y9GZDZ/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=525291034152ceb7273541f2bd0d1fcf&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">4) <i>Strike The Zither </i>by Joan He</h1><center>
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<div style="text-align: left;">It's hard to find books that feature Chinese culture and mythology, so I was excited when I came across this book. It was an enjoyable read but lacked the romance that I crave. It is a fantasy book, not a romance, but I still like my fantasy to have some romance and this one had a tiny spark that died quickly.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm not a fan of stories told in the first person, but what really annoyed me about this book is that the end doesn't feel like an end. It's part of a series, but I still prefer each book to stand alone and not leave much hanging. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I did not like the intermezzo chapter, which was like an epilogue, as it switched from first person to third person and is told from another character's point of view. This makes me wonder if the second book will be changing to this character's point of view. Also, the intermezzo didn't really give the reader any new information and felt unnecessary.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I did like that it featured strong female characters and I do plan to read the next book when it comes out. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">3/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Strike-Zither-Joan-He-ebook/dp/B09K68HD9S?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=a35b48c31dccb4ac8b5b674a16cfbb42&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=84981472&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fstrike-the-zither-kingdom-of-three-by-joan-he-hardcover%2F-%2FA-84981472&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h1>5) <i>Sinking </i>by Sarah Armstrong-Garner </h1><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amzn.to/46FG0tg" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="324" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eoZzdUNmL._SX322_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>This book started out being intriguing and then got very confusing when the author hopped heads within a scene, sometimes it would happen between sentences! I don't mind multiple POVs, in fact, I love them, but at least separate them by chapter or with breaks! </div><div><br /></div><div>Eventually, the author's writing improves and the POV starts to shift between chapters, making it easier to read and more enjoyable. The first half reads like a rough draft, but the second half is much better. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also was not a fan of the ending as it leaves the reader hanging. What is with this trend in series to not actually make the book stand alone? I think Daughter of the Moon Goddess was the last book I read to actually have a decent ending for being a part of a series. </div><div><br /></div><div>The story is interesting so I will read the second book and hopefully, the writing will have improved. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>2/5 Stars ⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://amzn.to/46FG0tg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h1>6) <i>Alice The Cat </i>by Tim Cummings</h1></div><center>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><div>This is a great middle school read about a 12-year-old girl named Tess who enters a haunted house in order to save her cat, Alice.</div><div><br /></div><div>As an adult reading this book, there were some odd word choices. Tess says buttnuggets a lot and I haven't heard any kid use that term, so it felt kind of dated? Definitely immature, but I think that's purposeful as she is 12. I get curse words aren't a thing in MG fiction, but I think another choice could have been better.</div><div><br /></div><div>Trigger warnings to be aware of are breast cancer, parent loss, and pet loss.</div><div><br /></div><div>While there is a ghost involved, the story ultimately focuses on a girl and how she struggles with grief after losing her mother.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>3/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sisters-Luna-Island-Stacy-Hackney-ebook/dp/B09841SCGN/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=3791eda0fcf6e5cc2400e789619fb019&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=88710685&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Falice-the-cat-by-tim-cummings-paperback%2F-%2FA-88710685&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<h1>7) <i>Loveboat, Taipei </i>by Abigail Hing Wen</h1><center><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=83934507&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Floveboat-taipei-by-abigail-hing-wen-paperback%2F-%2FA-83934507&intsrc=PUI2_1444" id="83934507" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="400" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_f02311e3-9d3d-4638-8e52-ca355976c794?wid=1000&hei=1000" width="400" /></a></center>
<div>I really wanted to love this book, but the main character, Ever, chooses the wrong boy (in my opinion) in the end and that really sours it for me. It's also obviously set up as a love triangle, which is a trope I hate, but, as an Asian American, I could relate to Ever, so I enjoyed the book just for being able to relate to the character. It's always refreshing to read a book that doesn't have a dominant white cast. I've also been to Taipei as that's where my mom is from, so it was fun reading a setting I am somewhat familiar with. </div><div><br /></div><div>I don't want to spoil the book for others, so I won't delve into all the things I didn't like as they can be considered spoilers, such as naming the boys involved in the triangle. However, one thing I am disappointed in was that the author didn't get spicier, totally skipping over a sex scene that I was looking forward to throughout the whole book. Then when she gives a little more detail with the oral sex scene, it uses the typical cliche of lights bursting. I'm guessing the author wanted to have her book fit the YA category better, great for the younger audiences, but a bummer for me. </div><div><br /></div><div>While I definitely recommend the book, it's not one I can read again as it's not the ending I wanted, so I can't give it more than four stars.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>4/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Loveboat-Taipei/dp/B07VBH7LC9/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=cef415ce65a31ddf31e0f07e2f3b7594&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=83934507&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Floveboat-taipei-by-abigail-hing-wen-paperback%2F-%2FA-83934507&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">
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<div style="text-align: left;">I read this book as a kid and held onto it, which meant I must have liked it, so I decided now was a good time to reread it as an adult. As an adult, any charm it had when I was a kid was lost as the book is so misogynistic. It's also very dated in language as the author uses "ejaculated" instead of "exclaimed" which as a child, I had no idea of "ejaculate" in the adult context, but now as an adult, "she ejaculated" just reads awkwardly and I would have preferred "she exclaimed." </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The book also reveals how much times have changed since the 1940s as it does a lot of "telling" which now seems to be a huge faux pas. I honestly did not mind this and I kind of miss this style of writing in today's books. It's still very much present in Japanese light novels, though that could just be due to translating from Japanese to English. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also forgot how heavy in religion this book is, which seemed to be a stark contrast to the magical qualities of the book. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Overall I liked the story elements and loved the hints of magic, but it's just not told in a way that I love and it is not a book I would ever read again.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div>2/5 Stars ⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=88893986&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fthe-little-white-horse-by-elizabeth-goudge-paperback%2F-%2FA-88893986&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Little-White-Horse-Elizabeth-Goudge/dp/0142300276/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9e13ab8c21bc9759bf3c75f2d79d6c62&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">9-12.<i> My Happy Marriage 1-4 </i>by Akumi Agitogi</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I haven't had as much time this year to read so I decided to find some shorter books, and this Japanese light novel has been on my list for a while. From page one I was hooked! It's a Cinderella story, but with a twist that's interesting enough to keep one reading. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">While misogyny is present in this book, it is in keeping with the period as it's a historical fantasy, so I'm not going to mark it down for that. It's a pretty slow burn, but given the characters' personalities, it fits well. Hopefully, there will be a bit more spice later in the series.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was also incredibly disappointed with book #4. It felt like a filler. Besides that, Miyo's character seemed to have a weird change. I get she's getting more confident, but the giggling just threw me and seemed out of character for her. I also felt like Kiyoka's character isn't developing at all as I figured Miyo would soften his heart more. I hope that book #5 will be better, so I'm still giving this series five stars even though I was close to knocking it down to 4. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This was my first Japanese light novel, so it was interesting to see how the writing style differs from American books, and I liked it. Also, I love that these are short! I wish publishers in America weren't so stingy with their word counts, requiring authors to write 100K books. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It's been a while since I fell in love with a book series and I think these light novels might be my new go-to!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">5/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09831P78B/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=92ddf43f7b35d4639e44bac0ceb5f2da&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-5337088475853451942023-12-06T18:37:00.003-06:002023-12-06T18:39:59.251-06:00Top 10 Purchases of 2023<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
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<p>We got one of these on a whim for our 6-year-old because it was cheap and had a lot of pages, but it's actually a really lovely sketchbook for only $5! It has 160 pages thick enough that you or your child can draw on both sides (even with markers!), so they will last quite some time! The pages are also perforated at the top, making them easy to tear out to display on the wall or fridge. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">2. Lazy Susan</h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"> </h1>
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<p>I've always wanted a Lazy Susan, aka turntable, and this was the year we finally decided to get not just one, but three! Our two favorites are from Target and the 3rd one was a thrift store find. If you don't have one of these, I definitely recommend getting one! They are great for serving and organizing kitchen counters and the pantry. </p>
<p><br /></p><p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">3. <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=82249341&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftrue-38-co-true-everybody-women-39-s-scoop-neck-lift-bra-black-s%2F-%2FA-82249341&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">True & Co. True Everybody Women's Scoop Neck Lift Bra</a></h1><div><br /></div>
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<br />I've always struggled to find a comfortable padded bra and finally stumbled upon this one at Target! I love that it's wire-free and the material is so soft. I'm not totally in love with the straps and wish the cups were attached rather than removable as they get crumpled in the wash, but this is the best padded bra I've come across in a long time!<p></p><p><br /></p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">4. <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=81913683&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fyoucopia-upspace-3-shelf-bottle-organizer%2F-%2FA-81913683&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouCopia UpSpace 3 Shelf Bottle Organizer</a></h1><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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<div>I got this as I was tired of trying to reach water bottles out from behind other bottles and this bottle organizer the perfect way to keep them in a compact space, while being able to see them all!</div><div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">5. <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=84638766&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ffull-waterproof-quilted-mattress-pad-room-essentials-8482%2F-%2FA-84638766&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waterproof Quilted Mattress Pad</a></h1><div><br /></div>
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<div><br /></div><div>We got new mattresses and wanted something waterproof to protect them as we have animals. This mattress pad is great as it doesn't crinkle and it already protected our mattress from a few pet accidents!</div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">6. Book Storage Bin </h1></div><div>Target had these in their Bullseye's Playground during back-to-school season for $3 and they are amazing for organizing coloring books and sketchbooks. Definitely recommend these if you have a little artist at home!</div><div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">7. <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=53054365&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2F6-end-channel-curl-ribbon-spritz-8482%2F-%2FA-53054365&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 End Channel Curl Ribbon - Spritz™</a></h1>
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<div>I needed something to mark my lilies for when I dig and replant them in the fall, and these worked great for remembering which lily was which. </div><div><br /></div><br /><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">8. <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/78775/2092?prodsku=13368319&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Foskar-adjustable-media-rack-espresso-atlantic%2F-%2FA-13368319&intsrc=PUI2_530" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oskar Adjustable Media Rack - Atlantic</a></h1></div><div><center><br /></center><center>
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<div>I do wish there had been more options for bookshelves with more shelves, not sure why they all come with five shelves, I don't have books that are that tall!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">9. <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/78775/2092?prodsku=83713348&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fcaboodles-pretty-in-petite-makeup-bag-white%2F-%2FA-83713348&intsrc=PUI2_530" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caboodles Pretty in Petite</a> </h1>
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<div>My daughter started dancing and she started wearing makeup for performances, so I got her this case which is the perfect size for storing what little makeup she needs at her age. It's a great starter makeup case! </div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">10. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4SYGQ35?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=3fe95c209ea28c3f4d9d0da04298c5fd&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">D.Q.Z Toddlers Dinosaur-Dragon-Wings Costume for Kids with Mask</a></h1><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4SYGQ35?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=3fe95c209ea28c3f4d9d0da04298c5fd&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="679" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71n9Vyky7gL._AC_SX679_.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><br /><div>My daughter wanted to be a dragon for Halloween and we found this costume on Amazon. She wears it almost every day now and it's held up, so if you're looking for a great dress-up or costume for Halloween, this is a great cheap outfit that's easy for your child to put on by themselves. </div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-89562398421140788542023-10-10T16:24:00.005-05:002023-10-10T18:17:26.174-05:00Kids Disney+ Movies Available in Mandarin<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoC21r8hG1y7stwo9aUCExmeg6jHShx7Md0ltPiT9bRA_Fm0PQHypacEVkxSO1NpGzZJVLAuKgw3sH3zNT7i2T0g9WaytsOuMU-5sX-8-cFFE5qro1GoCMsvPscy5vw66KeztNvCqoRalTpUcGYcPCngB5CzQm_73ZhwoOlxaZvRu4gTnh0jydo5V_Q0M/s1920/Kids%20Disney+%20Movies%20Available%20in%20Mandarin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoC21r8hG1y7stwo9aUCExmeg6jHShx7Md0ltPiT9bRA_Fm0PQHypacEVkxSO1NpGzZJVLAuKgw3sH3zNT7i2T0g9WaytsOuMU-5sX-8-cFFE5qro1GoCMsvPscy5vw66KeztNvCqoRalTpUcGYcPCngB5CzQm_73ZhwoOlxaZvRu4gTnh0jydo5V_Q0M/w225-h400/Kids%20Disney+%20Movies%20Available%20in%20Mandarin.png" width="225" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Our child is in Chinese immersion, so we're always looking for ways to incorporate Mandarin at home. I recently discovered that Disney+ offers quite a few movies dubbed in Mandarin Chinese.<p></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Here's how to switch audio and change subtitles on Disney+:</h2><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Select a movie and start it.</li><li>Once the movie is started, click on the "Settings" button which can be found in the upper-right corner of the screen, looks like a small rectangular keyboard. </li><li>If using Roku, hit the * button for the options menu. Click on "Accessibility and Languages" and you can switch the language and subtitles in that menu.</li><li>Select ‘Mandarin’ or ‘Taiwanese Mandarin’ for audio.</li><li>If you want captions, turn those on and select language.</li></ul><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">Kids Movies on Disney+ That Are Dubbed In Mandarin:</h1><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;">2. Power Bank</h1><div>Concerts often last 2-3 hours, but stadiums usually open a couple hours early and there are the pre-shows, so you can easily end up being at the stadium for over 6 hours. Make sure your phone is charged before going and bring a power bank for backup, especially if you plan on taking lots of photos and videos.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">3. Phone & Charging Cord</h1><div style="text-align: left;">Don't forget your phone! Also, you'll need a charging cord to connect to your power bank, and some stadiums have charging stations or outlets where you can charge your phone. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">4. Ear Plugs</h1><div>Concerts are loud! Bring some noise-canceling earbuds. Trust me, you'll still hear the music and your head will thank you for it later. </div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">5. Tampons or Pads</h1><div>You never know when nature will decide it's time for your cycle to start or you may be able to help another fan who wasn't as prepared. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">6. Tissues or Handkerchiefs</h1><div>Concerts can be emotional. I started crying when Taylor Swift walked out on stage from sheer disbelief that I was in the same room as her. Or your favorite artist may play a song that brings you to tears every time you hear it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">7. Water</h1><div>Some stadiums will allow you to bring in a factory-sealed water bottle, usually the smaller 12oz size. I recommend bringing one if your stadium allows as it's expensive to purchase and they usually take away the caps, so you have to be careful not to spill it. I brought my own bottle to both the Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran concert at US Bank Stadium with no issues.</div><div><br /></div><div>It must be factory-sealed, so don't open it until you are inside!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/m5ZRJO" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="488" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_4c4db272-118a-4f28-b128-78f859e6b28f?wid=488&hei=488&fmt=pjpeg" width="320" /></a></div>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">8. Poncho</h1><div>Umbrellas aren't allowed in a lot of stadiums, so your best bet is an emergency poncho. It started pouring after the Taylor Swift concert and I was so glad I had one on hand as it protected me from getting too wet. Other fans were completely soaked. </div><div><br /></div><div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;">9. Emergency Whistle</h1><div>Pepper spray isn't allowed in a lot of stadiums, so if you're planning to walk in the city, I would recommend carrying an emergency whistle. These often come in keychains, which you can easily attach to your bag. I haven't had to use mine, but I feel safer with it. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whistles-Outdoors-Emergency-Situations-Aluminium/dp/B071SDM59X/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=2277872861f8a44645325929b2012d53&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="300" height="294" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qXcIs4nIL.__AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_FMwebp_.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">10. Card Holder/Case</h1><div>Most stadiums are now cashless, so you will want to bring your credit card and it's always good to carry your ID (Driver's License) and insurance card in case something should happen to you. </div><div><br /></div><div>
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Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-15452225057244851402023-06-28T09:24:00.002-05:002023-08-15T10:48:36.782-05:00Taylor Swift's Rep Tour VS Eras Tour<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsDrVoD682xI8DkUVJXzexbqHEq7mcphg-XHTYf0RfAxyuDxdKwNnMhK5IrE7Sau3gC19frCW6MWQFGexA27KSOBrp7PgPoSBycUBbmcZKHKC7WS2lXaK0T_2OwcthsTEbFUoBqFUZM4fZ81TU3IysLrzMqA9JDZOpRs9QVKMHT0SluH7-SByi21QTg4/s4032/PXL_20230625_032328952.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsDrVoD682xI8DkUVJXzexbqHEq7mcphg-XHTYf0RfAxyuDxdKwNnMhK5IrE7Sau3gC19frCW6MWQFGexA27KSOBrp7PgPoSBycUBbmcZKHKC7WS2lXaK0T_2OwcthsTEbFUoBqFUZM4fZ81TU3IysLrzMqA9JDZOpRs9QVKMHT0SluH7-SByi21QTg4/s320/PXL_20230625_032328952.jpg" width="240" /></a><p style="text-align: left;">In the Eras tour, she mostly focused on raising and lowering platforms in the center diamond. On the main stage, which I couldn't see, but saw on the screen, it appeared she had the Lover's house and Betty's House. She also did a bit for Tolerate It and dived into the stage. </p><p style="text-align: left;">In terms of songs, Eras Tour wins hands down. As I mentioned before, I wasn't a huge fan of her Reputation album, but I loved all her other albums. Her secret songs were Dear John and Daylight. Daylight is my favorite song from Lover, so I'm glad I went on night 2 in Minneapolis! </p><p style="text-align: left;">Here is a <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25GNg45uFHkgBlqIMlKBjR?si=e08aa94bfef242ed" target="_blank">Spotify Playlist</a> of all the songs played, in order, from Eras Tour Minneapolis Night 2. </p><p style="text-align: left;">I enjoyed both concerts and would love to attend another in the future if she continues to perform. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></div>Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-44022161194676007062023-06-12T12:39:00.006-05:002023-12-03T20:27:12.453-06:00Dragon Boat Festival Children's Books<p>The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Double Fifth Festival, occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. The festival honors the patriotic Chinese poet, Qu Yuan.</p><p>Here are some children's books to help kids learn about and celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUxb42SVHJ4wh0ATRwUWjs93d-3Mm2GAqlD0-MgMFhJEYt557iiWJaBYEjvQ4hlyScbLhYKQUhn1_smQabnMDVsJ6b8dcY1fs0-Urao2XbgohWrz4FzFNPiaPLGzu8TTzzRA6pXMV46MKM9qLNqF_FJl2VKyFmOV6rdMaqmhpB933_GABomBNZ83G/s1500/Neutral%20minimal%20blogger%20pinterest%20pin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUxb42SVHJ4wh0ATRwUWjs93d-3Mm2GAqlD0-MgMFhJEYt557iiWJaBYEjvQ4hlyScbLhYKQUhn1_smQabnMDVsJ6b8dcY1fs0-Urao2XbgohWrz4FzFNPiaPLGzu8TTzzRA6pXMV46MKM9qLNqF_FJl2VKyFmOV6rdMaqmhpB933_GABomBNZ83G/w266-h400/Neutral%20minimal%20blogger%20pinterest%20pin.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">1. <i>My Dragon Boat Festival</i> by Bing Ge</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Dragon-Boat-Festival-Bing/dp/1478875240/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f043b727fb0ff59c63caa65a53d597bf&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="220" height="276" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vFW8z0w2L._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><div>A little boy returns to his family's hometown to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. He learns about all his family traditions, from making zongzi to watching the dragon boat race. A great book to introduce this important Chinese holiday to children. </div><div><br /></div><div>Great for ages 4 to 8.</div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">2. <i>Awakening The Dragon </i>by Arlene Chen</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Dragon-Boat-Festival/dp/0887766560/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=2d52c6b51e096198d706bd7f483b0e10&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="220" height="282" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CPN85BRAL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><div>This is a great book for introducing what the Dragon Boat Festival is and how it is celebrated. It's geared towards older children wishing to learn more about the holiday.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's recommended for ages 6 to 9. </div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. <i>Moonbeams, Dumplings, and Dragon Boats </i>by Nina Simonds, Leslie Swartz, and The Children's Museum, Boston</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Moonbeams-Dumplings-Dragon-Boats-Activities/dp/0152019839/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=a597cb29f6ac1153c18125b6a301969b&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="409" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/P/0152019839.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>This book contains stories, recipes, and activities for many Chinese holidays including the Dragon Boat Festival. Great for older kids interested in learning about different holidays and festivals that are celebrated in China. </p><p>Great for ages 4 to 7.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">4. <i>Explore Your World: The Dragon Boat Race</i> by Kathy McCullough</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Your-World-Dragon-Storybook-ebook/dp/B082YFN83K/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=2279181077f3b84334ab6219d67639cc&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="367" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BDMafr1DL.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>Mulan decides that her village should enter the Dragon Boat race. Together they build a boat and create a time, but the race does not go as planned. Mulan reminds them that they worked hard and could not give up. It's a great story to introduce the Dragon Boat Festival to little ones as well as show them perseverance. </p><p>It's recommended for ages 3 to 5. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">5. <i>Our Double Fifth Celebration</i> by Yobe Qiu</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Our-Double-Fifth-Celebration-Childrens/dp/1957711043?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ccb2c9e47205305d267698dbd00098a2&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="220" height="220" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OyywqO81L._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>This book shows how different countries celebrate the Double Fifth or Dragon Boat Festival. A great way to show children how the same holiday can be celebrated differently in different parts of the world!</p><p>I think this book would be great for ages 4 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">6. <i>Red Eggs & Dragon Boats </i>by Carol Stephanchuk</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Red-Eggs-Dragon-Boats-Celebrating/dp/1881896080?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=df3e83876366d3dd183cdaf5129ee7e9&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="219" data-original-width="220" height="219" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JmNWltMYL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>This nonfiction book would be better suited for older kids. It goes over several different Chinese festivals, including the Dragon Boat Festival. It includes facts, recipes, and stories associated with each festival. </p><p><br /></p><h2>7. <i>One Is a Drummer: A Book of Numbers</i> by Roseanne Thong</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/One-Drummer-Numbers-Roseanne-Thong-ebook/dp/B00F0U9W36?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=afc601204f21061f21d35b8cfd3cb3d7&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="260" height="260" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qq-DtybtL._SX260_.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><br /><p>This Asian-themed counting book is a fun way to teach kids how to count and learn about culture at the same time. </p><p>It's recommended for ages 3 to 5. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">8. <i>Dragon Boat Festival Wishes</i> by Jillian Lin</h2><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Boat-Festival-Wishes-Celebration/dp/B089L8QQ9J?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c5404e9c991bab9e5e25d656e7237050&camp=1789&creative=9325" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aOIbxBwpL._SL1360_.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p>This bilingual book is told in English and Chinese (no pin yin) and includes three stories. One features a family where the kids share their traditions. The second story is about Qu, the Chinese Poet, who is the story behind the holiday. The last section of the book focuses on facts and history around the Dragon Boat Festival. </p><p>It's recommended for ages 2 to 6.</p><p><br /></p>Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-81723711366073621802023-05-19T08:21:00.004-05:002023-08-15T09:53:33.698-05:00 20 More AANHPI Children's Books<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Last year I posted a <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/2022/05/30-childrens-books-to-celebrate-aanhpi.html" target="_blank">list of 30 children's books to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month</a> and here are 20 more books I have discovered since! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdK6gbByMdWX82a5asqDIiOaaE_zDHKdH-l_u_x4iCZckXXC03ofEoBp5pZKA9_wfQgSbuwG2q_8paUQrl-Sk_cy90i0KVQTTk9dxmHhZp2vdm9Wm3mKMoWFPSDQJhqVTfUmhn5IVXBo1oxmEeEqvY6wSSnKVzCRLSPhfZxjJiGYKGMHWbvtJQvrtB/s1500/beige%20modern%20pinterest%20pin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdK6gbByMdWX82a5asqDIiOaaE_zDHKdH-l_u_x4iCZckXXC03ofEoBp5pZKA9_wfQgSbuwG2q_8paUQrl-Sk_cy90i0KVQTTk9dxmHhZp2vdm9Wm3mKMoWFPSDQJhqVTfUmhn5IVXBo1oxmEeEqvY6wSSnKVzCRLSPhfZxjJiGYKGMHWbvtJQvrtB/w266-h400/beige%20modern%20pinterest%20pin.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">1. <i>What Will My Story Be?</i> by Nidhi Chanani</h2>
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<p>A little girl listens to her aunties as they tell her their stories and she wonders what her story will be. She imagines different scenarios and her aunties encourage her. A fun book to encourage kids' dreams and creativity.</p><p>Recommended for ages 3 to 5.</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">2. <i>A Boy Named Isamu </i>by James Yang</h2><div><br /></div>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">3. <i>Drawn Together </i>by Minh Le</h2>
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<p>The artwork in this book is amazing! The story is simple and sweet. A boy and his grandfather are unable to communicate due to a language barrier but discover they both love to draw and bond through art.</p><p>It's recommended for ages 3 to 8.</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">4. <i>Hello Mandarin Duck!</i> by Bao Phi</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>In this beautifully illustrated book, a new duck arrives in the neighborhood during the May Day parade and some kids try to help it get to the pond. This is a wonderful book about greeting new people, or in this case a duck, and making their neighborhood feel like a welcoming place for all. </p><p>Recommended for ages 5 to 9.</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">5. <i>The Most Beautiful Thing </i>by Kao Kalia Yang</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>A young girl wants a new dress, but when her family can't afford it, she settles for candy. She then wants braces, but when her family can't afford them, she looks to her grandmother to see what is truly beautiful. It's a great book for kids to realize that not all families are as fortunate as theirs and there are many beautiful things out there that money can't buy. </p><p>This one is recommended for ages 5 to 9.</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">6. <i>I Dream of Popo</i> by Livia Blackburne</h2><div><br /></div>
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">7. <i>Watercress </i>by Andrea Wang</h2>
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<p>A girl's family stops by the side of the road to gather watercress from a ditch. She is unhappy and worried that someone she knows might see her and refuses to eat the watercress at dinnertime until her mother tells her about how her uncle had passed away due to famine. She then tries the watercress and the family creates a new memory. A wonderful story to show kids how to be grateful for the simplest of things. </p><p>This one is recommended for older kids, ages 6 to 9.</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">8. <i>A Different Pond</i> by Bao Phi</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>A boy and his father go fishing early in the morning so they may have dinner later that night. It's a bittersweet story as the father has two jobs and the mom also works, yet they can't afford to buy food so they fish for it. A great book for children to learn about being grateful.</p><p>It's recommended for ages 4 to 8, but I think it's better suited for older kids, 6 to 9. </p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">9. <i>I Am Golden</i> by Eva Chen</h2>
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<p>A beautifully illustrated story about a young Chinese girl whose family moved to America and the struggles that come with being an immigrant. This is a wonderful book for Asian Americans as they can relate to and help other children develop empathy for those who do not look like them.</p><p>It's recommended for ages 4 to 6.</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">10. <i>Love in the Libary</i> by Maggie Tokuda-Hall</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>Maggie Tokuda-Hall took a tough subject and turned it into a wonderful children's book! The story is based on her grandparents and tells the story of how Tama and George met and fell in love in the Minidoka incarceration camp. It's a beautiful story about being human and having hope for the future, as well as a great conversation starter on America's not-so-great history. </p><p>A great story for older kids, ages 6 to 9.</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">11. <i>Red is a Dragon</i> by Roseanne Thong</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-Colors-Roseanne-Thong/dp/0811864812?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=697e53e2aa1a7bacce6837ccdd31b2a4&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="218" data-original-width="220" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51bOeEm6tkL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>This is a beautiful book about colors that include Chinese culture and a variety of Chinese words. </p><p>It's better suited for younger kids, ages 2 to 4. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">12. <i>The Snake Goddess Colors the World</i> by Li Jian</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Snake-Goddess-Colors-World-Stories/dp/1602209820/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ec208c7fd9201f68383aac1d8014e295&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="220" height="214" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jeYwiQBnL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><div>A beautiful story about a snake goddess named Nuwa who wants to color the world by repairing the hole in the sky. It's told in both English and Chinese. There is no pin yin.</div><div> </div><div>Great for ages 4 to 8.</div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">13. <i>Tofu Takes Time</i> by Helen H. Wu</h2>
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<p>A beautiful book about patience! A little and her grandma are making tofu, but the little girl is impatient and can't wait for it to be done. Her grandma reminds her that tofu takes time and homemade tofu tastes better than store-bought. When it's done, she can't wait to make it again with her grandma.</p><p>It's suggested for ages 4 to 7.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">14. <i>Moonbeams, Dumplings, and Dragon Boats </i>by Nina Simonds, Leslie Swartz, and The Children's Museum, Boston</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0152019839/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=411db9e0a24c3913561c5c839ed11a94&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="269" data-original-width="220" height="269" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617e7FrxnZL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>This book contains stories, recipes, and activities for many Chinese holidays. It's great for older kids and families interested in learning about different holidays and festivals that are celebrated in China. Would be great for teachers too as it gives craft ideas as well as recipes for the holidays. </p><p>It's recommended for ages 4 to 7.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">15. <i>Red Eggs & Dragon Boats</i> by Carol Stephanchuk</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Red-Eggs-Dragon-Boats-Celebrating/dp/1881896080?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=df3e83876366d3dd183cdaf5129ee7e9&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="500" height="318" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JmNWltMYL._SY495_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>This nonfiction book would be better suited for older kids. It goes over several different Chinese festivals. It includes facts, recipes, and stories associated with each festival. </p><p>Recommended for ages 9 to 12. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">16. <i>A Journey to Find the Cuckoo</i> by Wen Da and Ye Luying</h2>
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<p>This story is told in English and Chinese and is based on the Hani legend of Aluo who goes in search of a cuckoo that can distinguish between the four seasons so his people would know when to harvest and no longer fear starvation.</p><p>It's suggested for ages 5 to 7.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">17. <i>Punky Aloha</i> by Shar Tuiasoa</h2>
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<p>Punky's grandma needs butter to make banana bread and sends Punky to the store on her own. Punky is nervous, but her grandma gives her a pair of glasses that help give her courage. </p><p>It's recommended for ages 4 to 8. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">18. <i>Little Bun</i> by Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett and Emily Blodgett </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://bit.ly/3Umx04x" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="260" height="260" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JKFWM3AaL._SX260_.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><p>Little Bun is written in Chinese (pinyin included) and English. It's an adorable book about a bun that has feelings. It's the perfect resource for teaching kids about emotions. </p><p>It's recommended for ages 2 to 6 but can still be a great resource for older kids learning Chinese. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">19. <i>A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food</i> by Michelle Li</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Very-Asian-Guide-Korean-Food-ebook/dp/B0C2WN8Z2P/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=637ff88092945276d9f1e7e3a45fa4ef&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="324" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51peGqxQHuL.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>This is a great book for teaching kids about foods from other cultures. <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Very-Asian-Guide-Korean-Food-ebook/dp/B0C2WN8Z2P/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=637ff88092945276d9f1e7e3a45fa4ef&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Very Asian Guide to Korean Food</a></i> focuses on the cuisine in Korea with some fun facts and there is even a recipe included. There are more books in the series being released that feature other Asian countries. </p><p>It's suggested for ages 3 to 12, but I personally think it's better suited for ages 6 and up. I can't see it holding the attention of a 3-year-old. Our daughter is 6 and has only recently started showing interest in nonfiction books. <br /></p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">20. <i>The ABCs of Asian American History</i> by Renee Macalino Rutledge </h2>
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<p>This is a great book to teach kids about some famous Asian Americans as well as different traditions, holidays, foods, and more!</p><p>It's recommended for ages 5 to 8. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
<p><br /></p>Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-76995792953677506032023-04-05T11:53:00.001-05:002023-04-05T11:53:47.389-05:00"The Prom" at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Review and Giveaway!<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">We received free tickets to see "The Prom" at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Terms and conditions for the giveaway can be found below the giveaway form and in the giveaway form. Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt90L08H6ubjP15lA59DY_LyFSreFEtaZIzTKS_NH0jBbDNTMNAmwx61xOU73p15MpGZ_stK0J-s45tFdlVy8gG9y7CoHO4GeekpUKf89ACIsK2E38WQTJPU3ktiS0HjBn5JQVTIRoAkDeIhrolnDgRWEBB_JQrYCELYdaozeSXOE_vuiy6qCVHnP4/s1920/Modern%20Tips%20And%20Tricks%20To%20Diet%20Pinterest%20Pin%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt90L08H6ubjP15lA59DY_LyFSreFEtaZIzTKS_NH0jBbDNTMNAmwx61xOU73p15MpGZ_stK0J-s45tFdlVy8gG9y7CoHO4GeekpUKf89ACIsK2E38WQTJPU3ktiS0HjBn5JQVTIRoAkDeIhrolnDgRWEBB_JQrYCELYdaozeSXOE_vuiy6qCVHnP4/w360-h640/Modern%20Tips%20And%20Tricks%20To%20Diet%20Pinterest%20Pin%20(1).png" width="360" /></a></div><br /><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">"The Prom" at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Review</h1><p>We were delighted when Chanhassen Dinner Theatres invited us to "The Prom!" </p><p>"The Prom" is a musical about a teen named Emma, who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom, but this upsets the PTA and a group of self-absorbed broadway stars decide to help her go to the prom. I laughed. I cried. It was a wonderful musical about love and acceptance, and an important message for us all. </p><p><br /></p><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDt4kiqSp4q-rzTS6yeZIjd_GlSWSvw6PxxE54sJ5AtpZFTunioalUkjvh7X8r0xVuQ3LVbjXJqLRdoW7B0U2_5Or89sXVmkdGEsCgUa31SofQICEzO12qktA3Q6_-Qil36agFQlK68nG8K-Io70qbW3d3o4mHzEFfRTY8W6a87BE_OwjAP2nEoocK/s1080/8.png"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDt4kiqSp4q-rzTS6yeZIjd_GlSWSvw6PxxE54sJ5AtpZFTunioalUkjvh7X8r0xVuQ3LVbjXJqLRdoW7B0U2_5Or89sXVmkdGEsCgUa31SofQICEzO12qktA3Q6_-Qil36agFQlK68nG8K-Io70qbW3d3o4mHzEFfRTY8W6a87BE_OwjAP2nEoocK/s320/8.png" width="320" /></a>
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<p><br /></p><p>We attended the Saturday matinee performance. Dinner is served first, starting at 11 AM, and the show starts at 1 PM. As this was our first time, we arrived right at 11. We were served in a timely manner, but this meant we were also done eating at noon and had an hour to kill. Luckily, there is free wifi so we could use our phones to pass the time. </p><p>The food was delicious! I had the pasta primavera. My husband had the breakfast sandwich. He said the jojo potatoes tasted similar to Arby's curly fries. My daughter had chicken tenders, which was the most kid-friendly option. She can be picky about her chicken, but she loved it and also liked the fries that came with it. </p><p><br /></p>
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Prices and more information can be found on <a href="https://chanhassendt.com/" target="_blank">The Chanhassen Dinner Theatres website</a>.</p><p>"The Prom" runs now through June 10, 2023, at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;">"The Prom" at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Ticket Giveaway!</h1><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; 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<br /><br />Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.com501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317, USA44.861705 -93.533768716.551471163821155 -128.6900187 73.171938836178839 -58.377518699999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-750644619296834132023-03-24T07:00:00.002-05:002023-03-29T09:01:34.260-05:0010 Easter Gift Ideas For Ages 6 to 10 <details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">I received the My Gears Transport Building Set for free in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
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<p>Perfect for kids who love pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon, or any other trading card game. They often come in tins or box sets and you can even do single booster packs to fill Easter baskets. </p><p><br /></p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">2. Books</h1>
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<p>I always try to get my daughter at least one book per holiday as a way to encourage reading. Plus a lot of books are small enough to fit in a basket.</p><p><br /></p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">3. Squishmallows</h1>
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<p>These adorable plushies can be found for at Target and Five Below and make great gifts for collectors or stuffed animal lovers! They also make keychain versions too if you're looking for something smaller to fit in a basket. </p><p><br /></p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">4. Legos</h1>
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<p><br /></p><p>Lego sets are a great gift for older kids, and for baskets, Lego makes little packs for $5. They even have an <a href="http://goto.target.com/k0gqAn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easter-themed one</a> this year with chickens!</p>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;">5. My Gears Transport Building Set</h1><div><br /></div>
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<a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=87848231&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fmy-gears-transport-building-set%2F-%2FA-87848231&intsrc=PUI2_1444" id="87848231" target="_top"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_c2cebf5b-67fe-41bd-adee-e9848dcf8543?wid=1000&hei=1000" width="320" /></a></center><p>We were recently gifted this set and it would make a wonderful gift for Easter! If your child is a fan of legos, they would love this new STEM set. The My Gear Transport Set is brightly colored and includes instructions for 8 different vehicles.</p><p><br /></p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">6. Hatchimals</h1>
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<p>For kids who love collectible toys, Hatchimals are great and fit the theme of Easter as they come in little eggs. </p><p><br /></p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">7. Art & Craft Kits</h1><div><br /></div>
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<p>These make great gifts for kids who love arts and crafts. You can get them something you know they love doing or have them try something new!</p><p><br /></p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">8. Board Games</h1><p>
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<div><br /></div>Board games are fun for the whole family! <br /><p></p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">9. Fidget Toys</h1>
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<p>Spinners, Pop Its, and other fidget toys make great gifts for older kids. We have a fidget basket on our coffee table so when our child needs something to do with her hands, it's there. </p><p><br /></p>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">10. Movies</h1><div><br /></div>
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<p>Not only will your kid love receiving their favorite movie or a movie they have been begging to see, but they also fit great in an Easter basket! </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-47723504837604480122023-02-23T09:33:00.001-06:002023-02-23T09:33:08.868-06:00Nut-Free School Lunch Box Ideas
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<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizS0M0M6uYm9PvORSlD1aQgJweOn2jsN_qkIDE8cW-5IWHpAsKYmf0q443E2umonaVcVBWkSqyy7cV6InQ_pQs13HBRYLt-34fujFGg9b1iEzmS-k0JW8677kXiH7mk9tgXE9IOdY89o0biQxa6B4i8ETrGniiqyzHtEc5QeZPOoLztJa8QAU2ffhx/s1500/Pinterest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizS0M0M6uYm9PvORSlD1aQgJweOn2jsN_qkIDE8cW-5IWHpAsKYmf0q443E2umonaVcVBWkSqyy7cV6InQ_pQs13HBRYLt-34fujFGg9b1iEzmS-k0JW8677kXiH7mk9tgXE9IOdY89o0biQxa6B4i8ETrGniiqyzHtEc5QeZPOoLztJa8QAU2ffhx/w266-h400/Pinterest.png" width="266" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I did a previous post for preschoolers, which you can <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/2021/10/NutFreeHomeLunches.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">find here</a>, so this is ultimately just an expansion on that list. </p><p>As our child's school (and many schools these days) is nut-free due to kids with allergies, we save the nuts and peanut butter for at-home snacks and meals.</p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">Lunch Box Guidelines</h1><div>There really is only one set of rules I follow when it comes to making my daughter's lunch for school. It must include at least one of each of the following food groups:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Vegetable</li><li>Grain</li><li>Meat</li><li>Fruit</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>I don't make dairy a requirement in my child's lunch box as I worry about the dairy lasting well, and they dislike cheese. My child drinks milk and has yogurt at home. As long as your child is getting dairy at home, I don't feel it is necessary to include it in their lunch box (though it is a required component of hot lunch). </div></div><div><br /></div><div>I also don't pack sweets. They aren't the healthiest and we already give her sweet treats at home with snacks and dinner, so it's not necessary for school. </div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">Packing The Lunch Box</h1><div>I use plastic containers and then use reusable <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=aa63811089fd28a8e795d020b1663ff5&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=kitchen&keywords=silicone baking cups" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">silicone cupcake liners</a> as a way to section the different foods so they aren't touching, but there are now divided lunch boxes available as well. I personally find using cupcake liners as cups to be easier to clean and they cost a lot less, making it easier to prep lunches for a full week versus having one <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bentgo%25C2%25AE-Leak-Proof-5-Compartment-Bento-Style-Lunch/dp/B00PKNO7HO/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=b15a2aff9a44398961ca49f45ee4e6dd&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bentgo</a> container that needs to be washed and cleaned daily.</div><div><br /></div><div>For dips, I found these little dip cups on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Containers-Dishwasher-1-18-Ounce-Multicolor/dp/B00BG4DH90?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c4478bbced8fdc2aaf9e9b7fbafd27f0&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and they work really well, no leaks! Perfect for packing ketchup or ranch dressing in your kid's lunch. </div><div><br /></div><div>As most kids find sandwiches boring or don't like the crust, I found some <a href="https://www.amazon.com/LENK-Vegetable-Decorative-Supplement-Accessories/dp/B078HHSQGW/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=eb66c0c496b7cbbf2ec723ccad599ba1&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food cutters</a> to cut her sandwiches into little bites. This also makes it easier for my child to dip them in ketchup or ranch if they choose to. These can also work for cutting carrots and cucumbers, which are, unfortunately, vegetables my child does not like. </div><div><br /></div><div>For utensils, I usually pack <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ceramic-Cartoon-Stainless-Animal-Appetizers/dp/B09YC1T9VG/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=a009607e997325f7bdd358a1ea80783c&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food picks</a> unless it's noodles, then I will pack a fork. </div><div><br /></div><div>I pack a food item from each of the following categories:</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Vegetables</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=76727052&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Forganic-kosher-baby-dill-pickles-32-fl-oz-good-38-gather-8482%2F-%2FA-76727052&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pickles</a></li><li>Sweet Peppers</li><li>Cherry Tomatoes</li><li><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=79942180&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fearly-california-large-ripe-pitted-olives-36oz-6pk%2F-%2FA-79942180&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Olives</a></li><li><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=81461802&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Forganic-applesauce-pouches-apple-carrot-38-apple-spinach-24ct-good-38-gather-8482%2F-%2FA-81461802&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Applesauce</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Grains</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=13156217&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fbarilla-proteinplus-multigrain-penne-pasta-14-5oz%2F-%2FA-13156217&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pasta/Noodles</a></li><li>Bread</li><li><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=12945730&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fritz-whole-wheat-crackers-12-9oz%2F-%2FA-12945730&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crackers</a></li><li>Mini Bagels</li><li>Granola Bar or Bites (<a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=76596897&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fmadegood-mixed-berry-granola-minis-3-5oz%2F-%2FA-76596897&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MadeGood</a> is nut-free!)</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Meats</h3><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Salami</li><li>Pepperoni</li><li>Egg (Egg Salad Sandwich)</li><li>Sandwich Meat (Turkey, Ham, etc)</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Fruits</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cantaloupe</li><li>Strawberries</li><li>Blueberries</li><li>Blackberries</li><li>Raspberries</li><li>Grapes</li><li><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=81461802&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Forganic-applesauce-pouches-apple-carrot-38-apple-spinach-24ct-good-38-gather-8482%2F-%2FA-81461802&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Applesauce</a></li><li><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=14705122&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fsun-maid-raisins-mini-snacks-12ct-6oz%2F-%2FA-14705122&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raisins</a></li><li><a href="https://goto.target.com/jWKVv0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juice</a></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Some Example Lunch Boxes</h1><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><i><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=13914042&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fthe-tail-of-emily-windsnap-by-liz-kessler-paperback%2F-%2FA-13914042&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Tail of Emily Windsnap</a></i> by Liz Kessler was a fun read, but as an adult, a bit too predictable and there were some minor annoyances. I didn't like how braggy and stuck-up Emily got near the end of the book, but it certainly was a very kiddish thing to do. However, this book is recommended for middle schoolers, and I think it is done well for that age group. It definitely has The Little Mermaid vibes.</div><div><br /></div><div>I would love to see a similar storyline done in the YA or Adult category though, with darker material.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is a series, but the book ends just fine on its own. At this point, I don't think I will continue the series, but maybe in the future.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>3/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tail-Emily-Windsnap-Liz-Kessler-ebook/dp/B003KVKW9K/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=46cb9cbcc6d31595c937228ca038fd1d&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=13914042&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fthe-tail-of-emily-windsnap-by-liz-kessler-paperback%2F-%2FA-13914042&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div></div>
<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">3) <i>A Thousand Beginnings and Endings </i>by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman</h1><div><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/P0kXZM" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="229" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51R-s+QdP-L._SY346_.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br /><div><i><a href="https://goto.target.com/P0kXZM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Thousand Beginnings and Endings</a></i> is a collection of short stories by various Asian American authors. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am usually not a fan of short stories as they tend to leave me wanting more, but I love Asian mythology and loved that these stories were written by Asian Americans, so I gave it a go and am so glad I did! </div><div><br /></div><div>Some of the stories took on a more traditional retelling, while others were more modern or futuristic. It was a wonderful and interesting blend, not a dull moment! </div><div><br /></div><div>After each story is a blurb explaining the myth or legend the story was inspired from and why the author chose to write the story the way they did. Most had satisfying endings, but some did leave me wanting more. Despite that, I can see myself rereading these stories and any book that is remaining on my shelf gets five stars! </div><div><br /></div><div><div>5/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Beginnings-Endings-Ellen-Oh-ebook/dp/B072KDDXC8/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d8f1520f1c2e1f93257feb1c5451d4fd&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goto.target.com/P0kXZM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">4) <i>Howl's Moving Castle </i>by Diana Wynne Jones</h1><div><i><br /></i></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">This was one of my favorite books growing up, but as my husband bought me the next two books in the trilogy, which I had not read yet, I had to reread this one!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The last time I read <i><a href="http://goto.target.com/AoYbRK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Howl's Moving Castle</a> </i>by Diana Wynne Jones was back in high school, so it was interesting rereading it again as an adult, especially since I have seen the movie many more times than I have read the book. There were so many differences I had forgotten! They basically told the story in two different ways. Diana Wynne Jones' version had more characters and the focus was not on the war, but more on running from the Witch of the Waste and finding the prince and missing wizard. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">They also changed some of the characters, like Michael (age 15) became Markl (age 10) in the movie. They only kept one of Sophie's sisters and made her mom a little more villainous in the movie. In the book, her mom never gives them a peeping bug. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One major difference though is that in the book Sophie's spell sticks because she believes it's her destiny as the oldest to never find her fortune, whereas Howel believes one decides their own fate. In the movie, they switch this to Sophie not thinking she's pretty and that's why the spell sticks, whereas Howl sees her as beautiful. The romance is a little more obvious in the movie for this reason, while in the book it seems Sophie hates Howl up until the end. She cuts up his suits and even throws weedkiller at him!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">With that said, I still prefer the book over the movie. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">5/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Howls-Moving-Castle-Book-ebook/dp/B008LV8TSU/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=1540a6f5d4d8b33e5e3efc7dddd15ca6&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goto.target.com/AoYbRK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h1>5) <i>House of Many Ways </i>by Diana Wynne Jones</h1><div><i><br /></i></div></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><i>The House of Many Ways </i>by Diana Wynne Jones is the third book in the World of Howl collection but I read it after <i>Howl's Moving Castle</i> as Howl and Sophie appear in the book.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>While it was good, it still was not as good as Howl's Moving Castle. I am definitely adding it to my shelf though as it was fun to see Howl and Sophie again!</div><div><br /></div><div>Now don't get too excited, in this sequel, Howl and Sophie take a backseat and don't even appear until the middle of the book. It is refreshing though to see that despite being a few years older, they are still quite the same.</div><div><br /></div><div>Charmaine Baker is the star of this tale as she sets off to take care of her great uncle's house, who is a well-known wizard and very ill. The elves have to take him away in order to cure him.</div><div><br /></div><div>Having a mom who hates magic and believes respectable ladies don't clean or cook, Charmaine finds being on her own in a messy house with many hidden rooms quite alarming. Then Peter, who is the wizard's new apprentice, shows up and while he can do magic, it usually goes wrong.</div><div><br /></div><div>Soon after she is invited to the castle to help in the library where the king wants to know where all the money is going. And on top of that, she has angry Kobolds and scary Lubbocks to worry about!</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>5/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/House-Many-Ways-Howls-Castle-ebook/dp/B002AU7MLI?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f4f7ed3526f20b93345247b14d17cde5&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goto.target.com/AoYbRK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h1>6) <i>The Sisters of Luna Island </i>by Stacy Hackney</h1><div><i><br /></i></div></div>
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<div>In<i> <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=79663788&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fwicked-fox-by-kat-cho-paperback%2F-%2FA-79663788&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wicked Fox</a> </i>by Kat Cho, a nine-tailed fox (gumiho) named Miyoung loses her bead and ends up falling for a human boy named Jihoon. Through a series of events, Jihoon ends up with Miyoung's bead and she only has 100 days to find out a way to save them both. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first book in the duology and I will probably read the second one to find out what happens next. It's definitely a good read and I recommend it to anyone that is a fan of Asian Dramas or Asian mythology, specifically Korean as the setting is Seoul, South Korea, but there was not enough heat in the romance to make it onto my shelf. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>4/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Fox-Kat-Cho-ebook/dp/B07HVZ4WFB?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=a5f1ac270294585789031d4919398b8f&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=84910294&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fthe-sisters-of-luna-island-by-stacy-hackney-hardcover%2F-%2FA-84910294&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h1>8-10) <i>Zadok Series </i>by Nikki Minty</h1></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">The Zadok Series by Nikki Minty consists of three books:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pastel-Pink-Zadok-Nikki-Minty-ebook/dp/B08T1HC81S/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=51a16d5bc9877f0f58b45d0f02231d89&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pastel Pink</a></i></li><li><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ruby-Red-Zadok-Book-2-ebook/dp/B091KM25WR/&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=2fda66221b43750436eb5955dc295139&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruby Red</a></i></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C57KHFN?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=2c37033654c4a482958276252c6b3164&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Powerful Purples</i></a></li></ol></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Pastel Pink</i> is good, but not one of the best I have read. I felt it should have started with a trigger warning as the opening chapter was an uncomfortable read. The rest of the story had me hooked though. The world-building was great and I loved the idea of dying on earth and being reborn in another world. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I was not a fan of references to <i>Stranger Things</i> and Facebook as it made the book feel "dated" as these things will not always be popular. Another thing I was unsure of was the characters having dreadlocks as it seems like cultural appropriation, especially since the characters have lighter skin tones. However, what soured me overall was the ending. It ends at a climax. There is no falling action, nothing. Even though it is a series, I still feel each book should be able to stand alone to an extent. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Ruby Red</i> continues where <i>Pastel Pink</i> left off and I enjoyed it a little more than the first book in terms of writing. The ending was not as jarring as the first book. I did not like that the author brought in more points of view, one of a minor character, which seemed rather unnecessary. I felt those scenes could have been easily told from one of the already-established POVs. I disliked one of the relationships as well as it felt forced, but I will not delve into more detail to avoid spoilers.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I started reading <i>Powerful Purples</i> in 2022 but did not finish until 2023. I'm including it here because it's part of the trilogy and I had intended to finish it in 2022. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Of the three books, this was not my favorite. There were way too many POVs, leaving some chapters only two pages long with details I felt were unnecessary or could have been included in another POV. It also seemed to lack the editing of the first two books, almost like the author rushed it. I noticed several spelling and grammar errors. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Also, Jade, Harlow/Ruby's sister on earth, is completely forgotten, only mentioned in passing when she wears a green dress. Does she still visit her sister in her dreams, or is that completely over now? Nothing more is mentioned about her Earth life. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Overall it was a good read and I think the author really did have something here, but it was not executed as well as I would have liked, so I'm giving this series three stars. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div>3/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pastel-Pink-Zadok-Nikki-Minty/dp/0645056219/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=51a16d5bc9877f0f58b45d0f02231d89&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">11.<i> The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea</i> by Axie Oh</h2>
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<div style="text-align: left;">If you loved Spirited Away, then this is the book for you! I was hooked from the first chapter and found it extremely hard to put down, so much so I read it in three days! I need more books like this then I won't have a problem reading! Absolutely blew me away with the world-building and the characters. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My only complaint is the ages. They all seem like they're supposed to be teens yet act more like adults. I get it's a YA novel, but 16 and 18 just seem too young to me to be a bride, which is what the story revolves around, a girl jumping into the sea to become the Sea God's bride. As a 31-year-old reading this, I still enjoyed it, but I mentally made them all 20. Technically, the spirits are over 100 years old, although one did say he was nineteen. The Sea God is for sure over 100 and he appears as a boy, so the ages are already a little screwy. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">5/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Who-Fell-Beneath-Sea-ebook/dp/B08WL1T8H4?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=a5f1ac270294585789031d4919398b8f&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=82434799&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fthe-girl-who-fell-beneath-the-sea-by-axie-oh-hardcover%2F-%2FA-82434799&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">12.<i> Daughter of The Moon Goddess </i>by Sue Lynn Tan</h2>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><div>Anyone who calls Jenette ungrateful either has not bothered to read the book or has seriously been hit in the head! She was never allowed a childhood or to be herself!</div><div><br /></div><div>As she mentions in her book and I wholeheartedly agree, society glorifies moms way too much. It seems they can do no wrong when they can actually be the most damaging.</div><div><br /></div><div>I one hundred percent recommend this book to anyone, but definitely tread carefully, some parts were triggering for me, especially the part about her mom's rage.</div><div><br /></div><div>Trigger Warnings include but may not be limited to eating disorders, abuse, neglect, cancer, mental health, and sexual assault. </div><div><br /></div><div>This may not be one I read again, but I'm still giving it five stars as I gained so much from reading it and admire her bravery to tell her story. </div><div><br /></div><div>5/5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><h4 style="text-align: center;">Available At:</h4><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Daughter-Moon-Goddess-Sue-Lynn-ebook/dp/B09292T7S9?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=a5f1ac270294585789031d4919398b8f&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://goto.target.com/LPQZrL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;">The Cake</h1><div>Cupcakes are so much easier with little kids, so I definitely recommend going that route instead! </div><div><br /></div><div>I prefer to make my own as it's a lot cheaper and allows me to be creative! To fit the pokemon theme I made Pokeball cupcakes and one Pikachu as that's what the birthday girl wanted. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGcV5q97vOn6qy5yEDEdU0INBTGsPxBfR0acaf1oSR3IN0muk_h3y3TDcpFTTf92R1BQibgKrDmLbs_oOuRshe5WylPNIlUykfFEOYclBQh5N5ffwr_faoXpnsvofC6kLW1l40MPZDfA21aMB6gVU7kFK9tuKuM6PcomQPEahsvPE4cuzjSm3o3c0i/s1080/Untitled%20design%20(2).png"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGcV5q97vOn6qy5yEDEdU0INBTGsPxBfR0acaf1oSR3IN0muk_h3y3TDcpFTTf92R1BQibgKrDmLbs_oOuRshe5WylPNIlUykfFEOYclBQh5N5ffwr_faoXpnsvofC6kLW1l40MPZDfA21aMB6gVU7kFK9tuKuM6PcomQPEahsvPE4cuzjSm3o3c0i/s320/Untitled%20design%20(2).png" width="320" /></a>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">Decorations</h1><div>I had originally ordered party supplies from an eBay seller, but they sent me the wrong set of supplies. They refunded me and let me keep the plates and tablecloth. It was not the original design I had wanted, but it was still Pokemon themed and since it ended up being free, we'll be using it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, because of the mix-up, I did not get the number of plates I had expected, so I had to order more, along with napkins, and luckily <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=13709372&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D13709372&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oriental Trading</a> had some Pokemon plates and napkins! </div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">Party Favors</h1><div>I discovered a lot of people will sell empty Pokemon tins on <a href="https://merc.li/2kQCBjb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mercari</a>, most likely collectors who just wanted the cards inside, but not the tins. I managed to get over 20 tins and enough flip coins to give each kid one tin with two coins for under $30. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also found <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stickers-Cartoon-Birthday-Waterproof-Scrapbook/dp/B09WH6QGQP?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=8c3739bee6db8b0f69f7fe25d6cc0db1&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pokemon stickers on Amazon</a> and someone on eBay was selling cardboard Pikachu headbands, which I was able to get 16 for $10. </div><div><br /></div><div>As we are Pokemon card collectors ourselves, I went through all my duplicate cards and divided them out so each kid will get a few cards inside their tins. </div><div><br /></div><div>I placed all the items in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thickened-Birthdays-Parties-Decorations-Supplies/dp/B0B3M6JQJD/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c181a301cc47e14d7e9b42addab5efbf&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">these adorable pokemon favor boxes I found on Amazon</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">Snacks</h1><div>At the time of this post, Target had Pokemon-themed oreo and chips ahoy boxes available in stores. They also had <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=84597663&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fnabisco-pokemon-cookies-12ct%2F-%2FA-84597663&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pokemon graham cookies</a>, which I stuck in the favor boxes. </div><div><br /></div><div>We purposely planned her party in between meals so we don't have to worry about providing meals. Instead, we just provide snacks and juice boxes. It keeps things a lot cleaner and saves money.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">Activities</h1><div>Given the kids have a playground to play on, there was not much of a need for planned activities for this party, but we did bring Pokemon coloring pages and crayons. They were a hit! The kids would play and then take a break and color. </div><div><br /></div><div>Target had this <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=79680573&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fpok-233-mon-coloring-adventures-by-scholastic-paperback%2F-%2FA-79680573&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pokemon coloring book</a> and while you could just tear out pages for the kids, I chose to keep the book and just scan the pages so our child could later use the book herself or we could scan her more pages to color.</div><div><br /></div><div>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><div>The Lunar New Year is one of my favorite holidays and books are a fun way to celebrate and teach our daughter about the holiday. Over the years we have curated quite the list and while I'm sure there are more, here are thirty children's books about the Lunar New Year that we have enjoyed! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GBfx25NKznQ-J1XtvXPiQCcLpVWzcZBUs1y1KETgTUGAGKgeMCrVM0NMlBtFjrnhwDFVbK9Fz68-fEGbySBW5eAdaRyKjoouUKNXQfBOF5AoF03RWra0xGBCJDP9rDi2mCfT61dDcbpCXKzovQwayCmbM7JVcA4DsFRLyk3UVL7j6D2WmjfUs84l/s1500/Grey%20Minimalist%20Small%20Business%20Pinterest%20Pin%20(1000%20%C3%97%201500)%20(2).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6GBfx25NKznQ-J1XtvXPiQCcLpVWzcZBUs1y1KETgTUGAGKgeMCrVM0NMlBtFjrnhwDFVbK9Fz68-fEGbySBW5eAdaRyKjoouUKNXQfBOF5AoF03RWra0xGBCJDP9rDi2mCfT61dDcbpCXKzovQwayCmbM7JVcA4DsFRLyk3UVL7j6D2WmjfUs84l/w266-h400/Grey%20Minimalist%20Small%20Business%20Pinterest%20Pin%20(1000%20%C3%97%201500)%20(2).png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">1. <i>Gordon &</i> <i>Li Li Celebrate Chinese New Year </i>by Michele Wong McSween</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>Learn English and Mandarin words about the Chinese New Year with Gordon and Li Li in this board book.</p><p>Great for ages 3 to 5.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">2. <i>Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon</i> by Virginia Loh-Hagan</h2>
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<p>This is my favorite book that retells the story of Nian, a dragon that comes out once a year to eat people. This is the story behind the Chinese New Year and a lot of its traditions! </p><p>The age recommendation is 6 to 8 years old, but our 5-year-old loved this book too.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. <i>How to Catch a Dragon</i> by Adam Wallace </h2><div><br /></div><div>
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<div>A fun book about the Chinese New Year! There's a dragon on the loose and some kids are trying to catch it but the dragon is too clever and avoids all their traps. Do you have what it takes to catch a dragon?</div><div><br /></div><div>Recommended for ages 3 to 8.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">4. <i>Our Lunar New Year</i> by Yobe Qiu</h2>
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<div>Learn how different Asian cultures and families celebrate the Lunar New Year! It's not just a Chinese holiday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Recommended for ages 3 to 10.</div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">5. <i>Mulan's Lunar New Year</i> by Natasha Yim</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>Mulan's Lunar New Year follows a young Mulan as she and her family prepare for the Lunar New Year. This is a great book to introduce kids to the holiday, especially if they are fans of the Disney Princess.</p><p>The age recommendation is 6 to 8 but our 5-year-old loved this book too.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">6. <i>Ruby's Chinese New Year</i> by Vickie Lee</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>This is a fun retelling of the legend of the Chinese zodiac. Ruby makes her grandmother a card and gathers all her animal friends to bring to her grandmother's house. They celebrate with a banquet with the animals of the Chinese zodiac, except the cat, who had fallen asleep.</p><p>Recommended for ages 4 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">7. <i>The Nian Monster</i> by Andrea Wang</h2>
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<p>This is another fun retelling of the legend of the Nian, a dragon that comes out on Chinese New Year to eat people. I feel this colorful book is better geared for younger children, ages 3 to 5 even though it is recommended for ages 4 to 8. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">8. <i>New Clothes for New Year's Day</i> by Hyun-Ju Bae</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Clothes-Years-Day/dp/1933605294?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ab3b249d2edaeeb571713b5f3a287ce6&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51HmcvgHnzL._SX398_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A Korean girl gets ready for the New Year by putting on her new traditional clothes. A great book to introduce kids to Korean culture.</div><div><br /></div><div>Recommended for ages 5 to 6.</div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">9. <i>The Runaway Wok</i> by Yin Chang Compestine</h2>
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<p>Inspired by the Danish folktale, <i>The Talking Pot</i>, this story about sharing features a magic wok that takes from the rich and gives to the poor on Chinese New Year. </p><p>Recommended for ages 6 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">10. <i>Bringing in the New Year</i> by Grace Lin</h2>
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<p>Follow one Chinese family as they get ready for the Lunar New Year. This shorter book is perfect for little ones just learning about the Lunar New Year.</p><p>Recommended for ages 2 to 4.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">11. <i>Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas</i> by Natasha Yim</h2>
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<p>A fun retelling of Goldilocks! In this version, Goldy delivers turnip cakes to a family of pandas but ends up making a mess. She gets distracted when cleaning up and well you can guess what happens from there. This is a great way to introduce Chinese culture while using a story many kids are already familiar with. </p><p>Recommended for ages 4 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">12. <i>Popo's Lucky Chinese New Year</i> by Virginia Loh-Hagan</h2>
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<p>A little girl's grandma is visiting for the Chinese New Year and she brings along all her superstitions. A great book for introducing Chinese New Year superstitions and traditions to little ones. </p><p>Recommended for ages 6 to 9.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">13. <i>A New Year's Reunion</i> by Yu Li-Qiong</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>A beautiful story about a migrant worker's return home for the Chinese New Year. It's a bittersweet story as he only gets to see his family once a year for a few days. A beautiful story about love and how it can endure the passage of time.</p><p>Recommended for ages 3 to 7.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">14. <i>Chinese New Year Colors</i> by Rich Lo</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>A simple book of colors in English, Mandarin, and Pinyin. Great for little ones learning Chinese!</p><p>It's recommended for ages 0 to 2, but if your kid is learning Chinese at an older age, I would say up to five would work for this book.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">15. <i>The Cat's Tale </i>by Doris Orgel</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cats-Tale-Years-Named-Animals/dp/1596432020?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ef121a1a13f431f6dd3a24a6efa4c6f5&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="500" height="256" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/514eZgMA20L._SY398_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>A little girl and her cat are staying with her grandmother, but when the grandmother gets the story wrong, upsetting them, the cat tells why the years are named after animals. At the end of the book, the girl, cat, and grandmother make up.</div><div><br /></div><div>Recommended for ages 5 to 8.</div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">16. <i>Dumpling Soup </i>by Lillian Hsu-Flanders</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dumpling-Soup-Jama-Kim-Rattigan/dp/0316730475/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=4d93dc3a55bfa2afb212ced739ff9950&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="193" data-original-width="220" height="193" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cAT2rjgdL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>The story takes place in Hawaii and focuses on Marisa, a seven-year-old girl, who gets to help her family make dumplings this year for New Year's Eve. Her family is made up of many different cultures that blend together as they bring in the New Year. A great book for showing how mixed families can be and still love one another.</p><p>Recommended for ages 4 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">17. <i>Playing With Lanterns</i> by Wang Yage</h2>
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<p>A beautifully illustrated story that shares an ancient Chinese tradition of lighting lanterns for the New Year and then smashing them at the end of the celebration. It's considered bad luck to save the lanterns or else their uncles would get pink eye!</p><p>Great for 3 to 7-year-olds!</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">18. <i>Friends are Friends, Forever</i> by Dane Liu</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Friends-Are-Forever-Dane-Liu/dp/1250778182/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d9e5aa586eecf83cef19bb9d95983ffb&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="220" height="274" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51y8egu7gkL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>Dandan is moving to America from China after Lunar New Year. Yueyue tells her friends are friends, forever, and hopes Dandan makes new friends in America. Dandan struggles at first, but then she meets Christina, and the two soon become friends. They celebrate the next Lunar New Year together. </p><p>It's a great story not only for children of immigrants struggling to fit into a new world but for all kids! Kids will learn to be like Christina and extend friendship, no matter their differences, and to be brave like Dandan.</p><p>Recommended for ages 4 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">19. <i>New Year</i> by Rich Lo</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Year-Rich-Lo/dp/1510707239/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=9683fd40da6ef1c1289b7b0d4dd0210f&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="393" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/P/1510707239.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>A boy moves to America but does not know English. When the classroom assignment is to come up with decorations for February, he immediately thinks of the Chinese New Year. The teacher likes his drawings and they decorate the classroom with lanterns and paper cutouts. </p><p>I find it odd that instead of coming up with names, the author uses Brother 4 and Sister 3, but other than that I thought it was a great story to help kids feel proud of their culture. </p><p>Recommended for ages 3 to 6.</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">20. <i>The Race for the Chinese Zodiac</i> by Gabrielle Wang</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Race-Chinese-Zodiac-Gabrielle-Wang/dp/0763667781/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c641cabf2785a29b1bb8387831a50b31&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="220" height="274" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-bvlbnBkL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><p>This is a fun retelling of how the Jade Emperor, the ruler of Heaven and Earth, selected the twelve animals for the Chinese Zodiac. </p><p>It's recommended for ages 5 to 9.</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">21. <i>Long Long's New Year </i>by Catherine Gower</h2>
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<p>Long Long and his grandpa get ready for the New Year by going to the market to sell their cabbages in order to make money for their Spring Festival celebrations. They run into a complication when a woman is there also selling cabbages. Long Long explores the market while he thinks about what they can do when he comes across a cook who says he'll buy some cabbages. </p><p>This book gives a great inside look at the Chinese marketplace and how the New Year is celebrated in China. </p><p>Recommended for ages 4 to 9.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">22. <i>Alex's Good Fortune</i> by Benson Shum</h2>
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<p>Alex invites her American friend, Ethan, over to celebrate the Chinese New Year. It's a great book to introduce kids to all the New Year traditions as well as the different foods eaten to celebrate. </p><p>Recommended for ages 4 to 8.</p><p><br /></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">23. <i>The Great Race</i> by Ling Lee</h2>
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<p>This is a bilingual book retelling the story of the Jade Emperor and how he selected the animals for the Chinese zodiac. It's told in English, Mandarin, and Pinyin. </p><p>Perfect for any child interested in hearing the story of how the animals were chosen for the zodiac and for kids learning to speak and read Chinese.</p><p>I think this is a great book for 4 to 8-year-olds, or even older kids learning Chinese. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">24. <i>The Sheep Beauty</i> by Li Jian</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sheep-Beauty-Stories-Chinese-English/dp/160220988X/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=4ee6037a561619ec0586dc38c001942d&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="220" height="214" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oJkkQFZqL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>The sheep is the eighth animal in the Chinese zodiac. The Sheep Beauty tells the story of how a sheep saved a village from a terrible monster. It's told in English and Chinese, but no pinyin is provided.</p><p>Li Jian has also written <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=84909750&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftiger-brother-stories-of-the-chinese-zodiac-by-jian-li-hardcover%2F-%2FA-84909750&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiger Brother</a> featuring the Tiger of the Chinese zodiac.</p><p>Recommended for ages 4 to 8, but would be great for older kids learning Chinese as well.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">25. <i>Golden Blooms </i>by Y.T. Tran</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Blooms-Celebrating-Tet-Vietnamese-Lunar/dp/0999307916/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=76cfc6055ced61a9ed48cecb8a22d843&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="220" height="275" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zN72PIJzL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><div>In Golden Blooms, the author talks about all the things she loves about the Vietnamese Lunar New Year! It's a great book for introducing Vietnamese culture and traditions around the Lunar New Year to older kids. </div><div><br /></div><div>Recommended for ages 8 to 12. </div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">26. <i>Home For Chinese New Year</i> by Wei Jie and Xu Can</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Home-Chinese-New-Year-English/dp/1602209995/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=16bb4b7cab0ad4b7d9509227cd8d8366&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="220" height="204" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619BbH75e4L._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>Jiajun's father is returning home for the Chinese New Year and it is quite the journey! In China, many parents work far from home and once the holiday is over, they leave for the city again. It's a bittersweet book showcasing the love between a father and his son and the one time of year they get to see each other. </p><p>Great for ages 4 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">27. <i>Happy Happy Chinese New Year!</i> by Demi</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Chinese-New-Year/dp/0375826424/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=a66e494a16767e0f7865deca2f54b140&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="207" data-original-width="260" height="207" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51475+IA-YL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>This little picture book goes over all the traditions and why are done during the Chinese New Year! A perfect introduction for little ones about the holiday. </p><p>Recommended for ages 3 to 7. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">28. <i>Chelsea's Chinese New Year</i> by Lisa Bullard</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chelseas-Chinese-Year-Cloverleaf-Books-ebook/dp/B009DMMATU/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=13ab80a87baafc4d2c7161f461217743&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="487" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JobKPos3L.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div>Chelsea's family is celebrating Chinese New Year! The book goes over her family's traditions as well as includes interesting facts about the holiday. </div><div><br /></div><div>Recommended for ages 3 to 9.</div><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">29. <i>My First Chinese New Year</i> by Karen Katz</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/First-Chinese-New-Year-Holiday/dp/1250018684/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=7ab05fe49bee28b3a04d7aa9d234080d&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="220" height="247" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kbGJcbI3L._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>A little girl and her family are celebrating Chinese New Year. Follow along to see how they celebrate in this easy picture book, perfect for little ones!</p><p>Great for ages 2 to 5.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">30. <i>Chinese New Year</i> by Alice K. Flanagan</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chinese-New-Year-Holidays-Festivals/dp/0756504791?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=28bbdf47147b9ad651a8819cb9987812&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="500" height="259" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KCh-3JP-L._SY402_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>In this factual nonfiction book, learn more about the Chinese New Year. from how it started to how it is celebrated This book is better suited for older kids or younger kids that may have an interest in knowing more about the holiday.</div><p>Recommended for ages 8 to 10. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/forevermymoon/list/1TUZ5DWYXAEDS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfforevermymoon_VABMDQFKSH0BGVGEJV80" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discover More Lunar New Year Books in My Amazon Shop!</a></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"><br /></h2><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-62530004150446758922022-12-28T07:05:00.002-06:002022-12-29T06:26:36.906-06:00Top 10 Purchases of 2022<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2qYHdw7J7t8UQgZ5B-vHNbrQF8qPKK1a2ICtsFx9QRCO5tbvK0rXUnheNuqpmen1p26ByGSkliFrOzRWTUr878OVEWP9K0qg4Z2zvCjpEmZ1MjC695m0YvZMQFgJHXGT4NU8qLZe23TweLxEMoYWOFMN_BDbTEpVul2ddy1du-3lQSh8bMxDda5A/s1500/Top%2010%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2qYHdw7J7t8UQgZ5B-vHNbrQF8qPKK1a2ICtsFx9QRCO5tbvK0rXUnheNuqpmen1p26ByGSkliFrOzRWTUr878OVEWP9K0qg4Z2zvCjpEmZ1MjC695m0YvZMQFgJHXGT4NU8qLZe23TweLxEMoYWOFMN_BDbTEpVul2ddy1du-3lQSh8bMxDda5A/w266-h400/Top%2010%20(1).png" width="266" /></a></div><br />Now, these are not necessarily products from 2022, but ones we discovered in 2022. Some of these we discovered at the end of 2021, but since I did not do a top purchase list for 2021, and I like to use a product a few months before recommending it, I decided to include them in this post as they are just that amazing. </div><div><div><br /></div>
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<div>We got this $20 alarm clock from <a href="http://goto.target.com/x9mQQ5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a> for our five-year-old at the end of December 2021. She was struggling with understanding when it was okay for her to wake up. We had a regular wall clock and tried to explain how the hands work and where they should be when it is time for her to get out of bed, but she struggled to grasp the concept. Enter this cute bear clock that turns green at 6:30AM and will stay green for 3 hours, so if she happens to sleep in, she will still know it's okay to get up later. It has a nightlight function too, which just glows white. It also functions as an alarm clock, so when she's older, she can use it to wake up on time for school. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">2. <a href="https://amzn.to/3g1Inx4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">simplehuman Large Steel Frame Dishrack</a></h2>
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<div>Our old dishrack was falling apart and we decided it was time to invest in a sturdier dishrack made of stainless steel. One that would not rust or break apart after a few years of use. We decided to get the simplehuman dish rack and it is amazing! It's so much bigger than our other racks and can easily hold cookie sheets. It also comes with a wine glass holder (which is removable) and has spots for cups, glasses, or mugs. No more crazy towers of dishes as we tended to overstack our old dish rack in desperation to get things out of the sink. The grey one we have is available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3G3AP7H" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, but <a href="http://goto.target.com/kjkL1z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a> does have a white version available as well.</div><div><br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. <a href="https://amzn.to/3udoZFW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earth Baby Conditioner + Detangler</a></h2><div><br /></div>
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<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3udoZFW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earth Baby Conditioner</a> is amazing on my daughter's hair! It easily massages into her hair and removing tangles with a comb is no longer a struggle. It's also hypoallergenic so perfect for sensitive skin.</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">4. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YWDJGH4?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=182f63698aee34f13e1a3bf3a51dbbac&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Checkered Chef Cooling Racks</a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YWDJGH4?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=182f63698aee34f13e1a3bf3a51dbbac&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="497" data-original-width="679" height="234" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DLgjir5cL._AC_SX679_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>I love cooking bacon in the oven and we finally looked into getting some oven-safe racks. These help keep the bacon from being super greasy as it drips down onto the cookie sheet. Plus they double as cooling racks, so you can use them for cookies too!</div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">5. <a href="https://amzn.to/37fygUY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Egg Perfect Egg Timer</a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/37fygUY" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="621" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vTMcCizHL._AC_SX679_.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Looking to boil the perfect eggs, we definitely recommend the <a href="https://amzn.to/37fygUY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Egg Perfect Egg Timer</a>! Before my husband had used his own method of keeping track of the time but this egg timer does the work for you. Just wait until it turns red and your eggs are done!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">6. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BG4DH90/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=8be77d7395bf8852bda7fc39a615f209&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sistema Dressing and Condiment Containers with Lids</a> </h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BG4DH90/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=8be77d7395bf8852bda7fc39a615f209&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="679" height="200" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NMB5TEuNL._AC_SX679_.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our daughter's preschool teacher informed us that she loves dipping her bread in ketchup, even if it already has sandwich meat or jelly on it! We bought these little containers so she can now bring her own ketchup to school to dip her lunch in. Also, if you have a little one that loves ketchup, definitely recommend <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=54409783&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fprimal-kitchen-unsweetened-organic-ketchup-12oz%2F-%2FA-54409783&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Primal Kitchen</a> as it has zero sugar!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=79607049&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fyoucopia-storalid-container-lid-organizer-small%2F-%2FA-79607049&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouCopia StoraLid Container Lid Organizer</a></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our storage containers really need some organizing. We had lids lying all over the place, so I decided to get the <a href="http://goto.target.com/kjX9dz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouCopia StoraLid Container Lid Organizer</a> from Target when it was on sale. So glad I did! Our lids are now neatly organized. It works really well with the round Pyrex lids. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">8. <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=86888648&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Firis-32qt-letter-plastic-file-box%2F-%2FA-86888648&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">File Box</a></h2>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our child started kindergarten in the fall and started bringing home papers every day. As we were already storing her artwork in another file box, I decided to buy another to store all her schoolwork. This has been the perfect way for us to avoid paper clutter and while we don't plan to keep everything, gives our child time to decide what they may or may not want to keep for later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted to make reusable worksheets and flashcards for my child, so I decided to finally purchase a laminator and it has come quite in handy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">10. <a href="https://goto.target.com/ZdO7dK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brightroom™ All Purpose Storage</a></h2><div><br /></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I need something to organize my cloth pads and I found this storage bin and storage tray at Target! I loved that the tray can stack on top of the bin and the bin has an open front so I can just reach in a grab a cloth pad when needed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></center>Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-78288150542956556572022-12-08T09:48:00.006-06:002022-12-09T12:32:58.679-06:0010 Best Christmas Gifts For All Ages<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">I received free products from UIN Footwear in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjZpX7yzZbT6AK_A0Kl6eEg5aYePE1tq5b1LzMKtWkhoGFLmgjqA_Hywq1pGDL5kCOStkAeN5LC-0hNyOhtUhIQUrS81vo8o-xDXQXQrktdMgyGGRsnzQ0h46V7DF94I4QqF4QAn5-_SuZyCCnw6OdsVgqzVq1o0pi5SsRBU0HU_ZQ5Acq5tir2O_/s1500/Beige%20Modern%20Food%20Pinterest%20Pin%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjZpX7yzZbT6AK_A0Kl6eEg5aYePE1tq5b1LzMKtWkhoGFLmgjqA_Hywq1pGDL5kCOStkAeN5LC-0hNyOhtUhIQUrS81vo8o-xDXQXQrktdMgyGGRsnzQ0h46V7DF94I4QqF4QAn5-_SuZyCCnw6OdsVgqzVq1o0pi5SsRBU0HU_ZQ5Acq5tir2O_/w266-h400/Beige%20Modern%20Food%20Pinterest%20Pin%20.png" width="266" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a list of ten gift ideas for Christmas that would work for almost anyone, no matter their age!</div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">
1. UIN Footwear Travel Shoes</h1><div>These shoes are so comfortable, durable, and unique! I've gotten so many compliments whenever I wear them. The best part is they are easy to slip on and off, perfect for travelers of all ages. Kids and adult sizes are available! You can <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/2021/04/uin-footwear-travel-shoe-review.html" target="_blank">read my full review here.</a> (I still have my original pair and they have lots of life left in them!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Use code <b>Diana5</b> to get $5 off of any shoe purchase or <b>Diana10</b> to get $10 off purchases more than $120 <a href="https://www.uinfootwear.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">at checkout!</a></div><div><br /></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5935F2d3wWnDCh9Km4JlCaR5xy38PfDt-tqN3sVoYQmh7lUHl1oPgiSWojHx78j9Gwm69CckBZPNF_gTOh2dyvuKRf3X1EEYVIho2TvPq2pOtgy4oWnJPJqxvOfzunmeQw9evDhgX7GTO_4bNsZbBLp071RTfsB8E1MirzzsGJBEuo6I2i99yi8NT/s1080/Untitled%20design.png"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5935F2d3wWnDCh9Km4JlCaR5xy38PfDt-tqN3sVoYQmh7lUHl1oPgiSWojHx78j9Gwm69CckBZPNF_gTOh2dyvuKRf3X1EEYVIho2TvPq2pOtgy4oWnJPJqxvOfzunmeQw9evDhgX7GTO_4bNsZbBLp071RTfsB8E1MirzzsGJBEuo6I2i99yi8NT/s320/Untitled%20design.png" width="320" /></a></center><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">2. Streaming Subscription</h1><div>A Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+, etc. subscription would all make a great gift for anyone as they have shows and movies for all ages! If you know they are a fan of a certain series, it might be a good idea to research ahead of time to see which streaming service it is on. </div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">3. Board Games & Puzzles</h1><div>Our child may only be five, but there are board games out there for little ones and they are just as fun to play as adults! Our favorites for little ones are <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=14760453&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fcount-your-chickens-board-game%2F-%2FA-14760453&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Count Your Chickens</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Orange-Dragomino-Kingdomino-Strategy/dp/B08GDMYJ87?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ffbd2ba5ef0a05a273453dd0248d387f&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragomino</a>. For older kids and adults, we love <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=10979101&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fsettlers-of-catan-board-game%2F-%2FA-10979101&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Settlers of Catan</a>, <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=47838665&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fticket-to-ride-europe-board-game%2F-%2FA-47838665&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ticket to Ride</a>, <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=85822873&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fcarcassonne-game-20th-anniversary-edition%2F-%2FA-85822873&intsrc=PUI2_1444" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carcassonne</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Orange-Kingdomino-Winning-Strategy/dp/B01N3A4070/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ff0a34f3e2af1d13b319717f334c63b1&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kingdomino</a> (all of which have Junior versions for younger kids). </div><div><br /></div><div>Puzzles are also great and you can get them in a variety of pieces, little kids might need to stay under 100, but for the adults who like a challenge, there are puzzles with other 10,000 pieces! A puzzle that big might require the whole family's help.</div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">4. Karaoke Machine</h1><div>For those that love music and love to sing, a karaoke machine is a great way to help them start some weekly karaoke nights with family and friends. </div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">5. Blankets</h1><div>I actually gave everyone a large fuzzy blanket for Christmas one year. It was fun because each one had a different print so I tried to match their personalities and likes to the blankets. I highly recommend <a href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1944597/the-big-one-super-soft-plush-throw.jsp" target="_blank">The Big One brand at Kohls</a>. They are so cozy and warm, and hold up well! We have several from years ago we still use. </div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">6. DNA Test Kit</h1><div>I took two of these and would love to do another! It was so much fun to see what my ancestry might be based on my genetics, as well as some other fun health facts. It would be a fun gift for those interested in their family history and genetic makeup. This may be better suited for older kids and adults, but children can take them with their parent's consent.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are even pet DNA kits, which would also make a great gift for those with pets!</div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">7. Movies</h1><div>There are movies for everyone and if you're not sure what movies you have or haven't seen, you can also opt for a gift card to their nearest Movie Theater and they can use it to see the latest releases. </div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">8. Kitchenaid Mixer</h1><div>The perfect gift for bakers and families! A small child may not be able to use this on their own, but kids love to help bake and this mixer will make those baking adventures a lot easier. </div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">9. Camping Tent</h1><div><br /></div><div>For the adventurer or traveler, a new tent would make a great gift. Tents come in all sizes and you can get larger ones for families. Kids love being out in nature!</div>
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<div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">10. Google Nest</h1><div>We got our smart home speakers a few years ago and love them. It's a quick way to check the weather, and the date, or ask a quick question. They are also great for speakers for listening to music and podcasts. It's definitely a gift any age can enjoy! (Our almost six-year-old has a mini in her room so she can listen to music at night to help her sleep). </div><div>
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Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-62160054967429353072022-12-02T08:44:00.001-06:002022-12-02T08:44:09.527-06:0010 Magical Family Christmas Traditions<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXVtOjDhoQ_uxu-V9vZOkM_fKdBoYpKLv_TeyhYiB9zn_UqQWqAOP48CfBiTOBRHIhjJq1wJPoIsoYjHHqiu4_wZqcjQlikRRKrr1KdUP_r32qG3JH0pQrank1XKFprEHXei5tbTjWvU9FXQc0452pztx9wLdHWdxByEwh2r6FCZZrf89yXjMMjE0/s1500/Magical%20Family%20Christmas%20Traditions.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXVtOjDhoQ_uxu-V9vZOkM_fKdBoYpKLv_TeyhYiB9zn_UqQWqAOP48CfBiTOBRHIhjJq1wJPoIsoYjHHqiu4_wZqcjQlikRRKrr1KdUP_r32qG3JH0pQrank1XKFprEHXei5tbTjWvU9FXQc0452pztx9wLdHWdxByEwh2r6FCZZrf89yXjMMjE0/w266-h400/Magical%20Family%20Christmas%20Traditions.png" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Just because we choose not to make Santa a part of our Christmas, doesn't mean it's not magical! </div><div style="text-align: left;">Here are our favorite holiday traditions:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">1. Baking Gingerbread Cookies</h1><div>This was a tradition I started on my own as it's not something my family ever did growing up. I found a <a href="https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/dessert/gingerbread-men-cookies" target="_blank">recipe</a> one year and decided I was going to make gingerbread cookies. They tasted amazing and everyone tells me they're the best, so since then, I have been making them every year and now my child gets to help me.</div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;">2. New Ornament Every Year</h1><div>My husband told me in his family they would get an ornament each year growing up so they would have a set of ornaments for their tree when they left the nest. I thought this was a fun tradition and we started doing it with our child, but slightly differently. Each year I get an ornament that represents something they really loved that year, but as they are still young and ornaments aren't exactly their gift of choice, I have been keeping them in a box that I plan to surprise them with when they are older.</div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">3. Christmas Dinner</h1><div>We usually try to visit family over the holidays, but when we can't, we throw our own family Christmas dinner. Some years it's a ham, others it's a turkey.</div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1>
<h1 style="text-align: left;">4. Matching Pajamas</h1><p>This was a tradition I saw so many families doing and I thought it was a fun idea! (Makes for super cute Christmas photos!) I even got matching bandanas for the dogs.</p><p><br /></p>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">5. Opening Presents Christmas Morning </h1><div>When I was growing up, we opened presents from family on Christmas Eve and then presents from Santa on Christmas morning. Since we do not have Santa visit our house, and since our child was born on Christmas Eve, we save all the Christmas stuff for Christmas day. </div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">6. Countdown Calendars</h1><div>These were often referred to as Advent calendars when I was growing up, but as we're not religious, we call it a Christmas countdown. I created a <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/2019/11/BudgetFriendlyBookChristmasCountdown.html" target="_blank">book advent calendar</a> for our daughter one year and continued the tradition, except I went from 24 to 12 books as well, her bookshelf is getting quite full! This year she received a Pokemon calendar from the grandparents, so we'll be doing that one along with the 12 books. </div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">7. Picking and Decorating a Christmas Tree</h1><div>Growing up, we always had a real tree, and my husband is also adamant about having a real tree as they smell better and are actually more eco-friendly. For the past few years we have participated in Trees for Toys, so it's also a great cause as we donate toys to Toys for Tots in exchange for a tree.</div><div><br /></div><div>Once you have your tree set up, it's time to decorate! Our child loves helping us hang ornaments on the tree. Some are her favorite characters and others are memories, which are always fun to recall as we decorate.</div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">8. Sending Christmas Cards</h1><div>I feel this is a dying tradition as we get fewer and fewer cards each year, but I still love to send them! I love the feeling I get when I open the mailbox and see something that isn't trying to get me to buy something. Sending cards is my way of gifting others that little bit of joy when they open the mailbox and I hope it makes them feel as happy as I do. </div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">9. Watching Holiday Movies</h1><div>I love the claymation classics such as Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Our child one year was really into The Nightmare Before Christmas so we watched that one quite a few times.</div><div><br /></div>
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">10. Hanging Stockings</h1><div>So it might seem silly for us to hang stockings as we don't have Santa visit, but we have a fireplace and I just think it looks festive to have stockings hanging. It's also a great place to put little presents, so we continue to do stockings. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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<h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">What are your favorite holiday traditions?</h4><div><br /></div>
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<p>Our daughter used her Christmas money to get Gabby's Dollhouse last Christmas and she loves it! Rooms are sold separately so she can continue to add to the dollhouse. She also has her pokemon and pony figures play in it too. Dollhouses are a great way to encourage creativity and role-play. </p>
<p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">2. Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets</h1>
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<p>Our daughter loves these! She really got into coloring her toys around this age and making her own creations, so when we found these, it was perfect. Unlike her other toys, these are designed to be colored and you can wash them and color them again! Endless creativity!</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">3. 100 Piece Puzzles</h1><div><br /></div>
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<p>Our daughter got really into Pokemon so she's gathered quite a few 100-piece Pokemon puzzles and can do most of them by herself! </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">4. Board Games</h1>
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<div><br /></div><p>Our daughter started board games at age four, but she's getting quite good and is ready for harder, more strategy-based games. Her current favorite is Dragomino.</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">5. Legos</h1><div><br /></div>
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<p><br /></p><p>We started with Mega Bloks, then moved to Duplo, and at age five, she was ready for regular legos! She inherited a tub from her dad when he was a kid and loves making her own creations.</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">6. Squishmallows</h1><div><br /></div>
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<p>These are super popular right now and our daughter recently caught on to them and loves them. (Even I have a few). They're so soft and squishy, perfect snuggle-time companions.</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">7. Barbies</h1>
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<p>Our daughter started showing interest in Barbie dolls at this age. She was more interested in the play sets and animals rather than the doll for interactive play with her figures, but she loved playing hair salon with the dolls. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">8. Magic Mixies</h1>
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<p>This was a new hot toy that our daughter really got into. I feel the bigger sets are overpriced and not worth it, it's more for the "show" of revealing the plush (though kids love it anyway), but the little sets are fun. Our daughter liked the surprise and figuring out what her Mixie could do. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">9. Seek & Find Books</h1>
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<p>We've had these since she was a toddler, but she showed a lot more interest around this age and will redo the same Pokemon Seek and Find book over and over again, even though she can easily find the Pokemon! We have an Ocean Seek and Find she likes to do as well that has her find multiples of a sea creature, which gets her to practice her counting. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">10. Pokemon Battle Figures</h1>
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<p>Pokemon is our daughter's current obsession and the little battle figures are perfect for imaginative play, and they fit in her Gabby's Dollhouse! </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">11. Aquabeads</h1>
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<p>Our daughter loved these! It was a fun way for her to express her creativity. You can buy magnets and glue them to the back for a cool gift idea or turn them into ornaments.</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">12. TeeTurtle Reversible Plush</h1><div><br /></div>
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<br /><br /><div>This is an adorable plush that can double as a helpful tool for teaching emotions. Your child can let you know when they are feeling happy or sad. </div><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">13. Whiffies</h1>
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<p>These are fun blind bag toys for kids who love surprises. They have the added fun of being scented and you can twist their tails together to create scents. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">14. Plush Hamster With Blanket</h1><div><br /></div>
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<br /><br /><div>My daughter got this as a gift for her last birthday and she loved it! It's great for traveling as it's a stuffed animal and a blanket in one. </div><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">15. American Girl Wellie Wisher Dolls</h1><div><br /></div>
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<div><br /></div><div>The American Girl Wellie Wisher dolls are great starter dolls for little ones. Our daughter likes to dress hers up and give her hairstyles. </div>
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<br /><br />Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-75713478269358698372022-11-18T09:02:00.002-06:002023-08-15T09:54:07.117-05:0010 Stocking Stuffers Your Dog Will Love<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">I recieved the Archie and Aflred leash for free in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Affiliate links are also used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
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<p>Our dogs love these treats! They are designed to last longer than other treats, which is great when you need to distract your dog for a few minutes. They are a great treat to encourage chewing and cleaning your dog's teeth. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">2) Whimzees Dental Dog Treats</h1><p><br /></p>
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<br />Our dogs love Whimzees dental treats! I prefer the alligator design as it takes them longer to chew on compared to the sticks, but they will eat them all. They come in different sizes, but I found our bigger dog prefers the smaller size that we give our Mini Aussie, so I give both the small sizes. <div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">3) Archie & Alfred Leash</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://amzn.to/3TeAKWf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1616" data-original-width="2294" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaqBP5X-BnP94vkJrrqPoZaoSKzlZsFanjSrPYMF2JhpWXeBfj0xMAFlMbPX_TESXB9-ybA7iEveuzVV3udekGUkSv2mFtt9eK0RF54qaKs0ROJUdftIHpQyElW5PeqAEhSL-Sc2dFZgzINuCP4eVES_W7HM6LaJeIId8zbXnMWeVNqAj6hTFZy7v/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-08%20at%209.40.36%20AM.png" width="320" /></a> <span> </span>
<a href="http://amzn.to/3TeAKWf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="1894" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhnDEIBbx2QatcwCXLKv2vYjOJju4-G9vN-CWC-nskzBpky962rxMoFTiurpk7AYS3s6e2h-SJbkzFSAgl6vZeG-HLMaCtQbI3t-LE38voC6w_SalQOL4HkV6LUCbvafNOeee7cioQAKgPEbsBbqfXR3KIfGqWokbmP-_xWifi_S7o3gVvbAPvFNL/s320/Screen%20Shot%202022-03-08%20at%209.45.23%20AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>These high-quality leashes are durable and easy to clean. It conveniently comes with a poop bag holder attached to the leash. I love the muted green color and it's very comfortable to hold. </p><p>Archie & Alfred leashes are available on <a href="http://amzn.to/3TeAKWf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">4) Squeaky Tennis Balls</h1>
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<p>Our dogs both love chasing after tennis balls and the squeaky ones are their favorites! </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">5) NERF 12" Blaster & 2" Squeak Balls</h1>
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<p>Need help getting some distance on those throws or just have a dog that loves to run? This blaster will help you shoot balls up to 35 feet in the air!</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">6) Nylabones</h1><div><br /></div>
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<p><br /></p><p>I do want to point out that one of our dogs chipped her tooth on one of these because she chews too hard so our vet recommended rawhide or another chew treat instead. So if you have an aggressive chewer, this may not be the best option, but our other little dog has never had an issue and she loves chewing on these bones! The nice thing about Nylabones is that they practically last forever. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">7) Burrow Toys</h1>
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<p>Both of our dogs actually will not play with these, but they are herding dogs so it may just not bein their nature. Our family has dogs though that love these toys!</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">8) Plush Squeaky Toys</h1>
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<p>I never met a dog that didn't love a squeaky plush!</p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">9) Puzzle Toys</h1>
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<p>Our Mini Aussie loves these toys! They are great for smart and high-energy dogs that need more brain stimulation than other breeds. </p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">10) Training Treats</h1>
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<a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=81820777&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fchicken-jerky-recipe-training-dog-treats-8oz-kindfull-8482%2F-%2FA-81820777&intsrc=PUI2_1444" id="81820777" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_9948ad14-a3b8-4501-8b85-281410df581d?wid=1000&hei=1000" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/201333/2092?prodsku=80633888&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ffinley-39-s-all-natural-lamb-soft-training-bite-dog-treats-16oz%2F-%2FA-80633888&intsrc=PUI2_1444" id="80633888" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" src="https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/GUEST_1854702f-55ee-448d-bcb2-563ce8d95428?wid=1000&hei=1000" width="200" /></a>
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<p>These are great for training and what dog doesn't love treats?</p><p><br /></p>
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I managed to snag a signed Taylor Swift Folklore and Evermore insert when they were posted in the Taylor Swift store. I wanted a fun way to display them and decided I would frame them together as they are sister albums. </p><div><br /></div><div>I had a ton of confetti from all my Taylor Swift purchases, which I held on to, and thought it would be cool to decorate the frame's mat with them. I loved how it turned out and had to share it as this technique can be used on any mat!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9W_YDynolqQ7jZlfY3aTjPs7TyJ1ww82pibt8GyLlLa8YWeB5sM--KwhIGpg26mnAenvzGSw9_u9lnkHwsjz5oqTINMVGvc7Sq8A4XRmYboIAx6DZsAcUliUDE-5AkWXmndVL3Sw4PtfX91kfZkvbfZeTrbTm5LatU5nkY1ZuVBWoRmDtNc1tBhjS/s1500/@FOREVERMYLITTLEMOON%20(8).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9W_YDynolqQ7jZlfY3aTjPs7TyJ1ww82pibt8GyLlLa8YWeB5sM--KwhIGpg26mnAenvzGSw9_u9lnkHwsjz5oqTINMVGvc7Sq8A4XRmYboIAx6DZsAcUliUDE-5AkWXmndVL3Sw4PtfX91kfZkvbfZeTrbTm5LatU5nkY1ZuVBWoRmDtNc1tBhjS/w266-h400/@FOREVERMYLITTLEMOON%20(8).png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">Here is what you'll need:</h2><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Picture Frame with Mat </li><ul><li>I got mine on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Picture-Frames-Matting-Standing/dp/B0846RX9G5/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=0aeea5a8e3f47d20c0b8755818415298&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a>.</li></ul><li>Tissue Confetti </li><ul><li>You can make your own using <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Punch-Paper-Puncher-Crafts-Shapes/dp/B09SLCFBMK?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e0e9733280cee6052a3be77a1dc66a37&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shape punches</a> and <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/78775/2092?prodsku=15732164&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2F50ct-tissue-paper-spritz-8482%2F-%2FA-15732164&intsrc=PUI2_530" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tissue paper</a>.</li></ul><li>Mod Podge </li><ul><li>I used <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/706959/2092?prodsku=53021474&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fmod-podge-8oz-hard-coat-glue-clear%2F-%2FA-53021474&intsrc=PUI2_5258" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clear</a>, but you can pick whatever finish you like best</li></ul><li>Scissors and/or Exacto Knife</li><li>Paint Brush</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Step by Step Instructions:</h2><div><br /></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>First, I recommend doing some practice runs on extra cardboard you have lying around as mats can be expensive and you only really get one go at it, though minor errors can easily be covered up by adding more tissue. This will give you an idea of how the colors look together and how many layers you might like.<br /><br /></li><li>Next, start by adding mod podge to the frame with a paintbrush. Place your first tissue cut out on it and then coat that in mod podge. Continue until you have decorated or covered the frame how you would like and then give it one final mod podge coat. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /></div></li><li>Once dry (according to my mod podge, it'll be about two hours), you can trim off the tissue hanging over the edges with your scissors. I found using an <a href="https://goto.target.com/c/1187241/706959/2092?prodsku=51647729&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ffiskars-softgrip-detail-knife%2F-%2FA-51647729&intsrc=PUI2_5258" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exacto knife</a> made the edges sharper and neater, but you'll have to be careful as you don't want to scratch up your mat!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=24%2F8101&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D24%252F8101&intsrc=PUI2_483" id="24/8101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://s7.orientaltrading.com/is/image/OrientalTrading/24_8101b?$NOWA$&wid=1000&hei=1000" width="320" /></a></center><p>These are available in packs of <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=24%2F8101&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D24%252F8101&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">50</a> or <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=13673455&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D13673455&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">100</a>!</p><p>Besides being fun treats, they're great for kids to wear while out trick or treating so they can easily be seen by cars in the dark.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">2. Mini Spiral Notepads</h2><p><br /></p>
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These come in packs of 48! They also have Halloween-themed <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/kjY9XM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">notepads</a> that come in packs of 72. <p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. Toy Men</h2>
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These zombie and skeleton men come in packs of 72.<div><br /></div><div>These would be fun to use with the skateboards that I have listed at 6!<br />
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">4. Stickers</h2><p><br /></p>
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<a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=13981272&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D13981272&intsrc=PUI2_483" id="13981272" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" height="200" src="https://s7.orientaltrading.com/is/image/OrientalTrading/13981272?$NOWA$&wid=1000&hei=1000" width="200" /></a>
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The rolls have 100 stickers. The sheets range from 24 to 100.<div><br /></div><div>You can cut up the rolls to give each kid a few stickers.<br />
<p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">5. Stampers</h2>
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These come in packs of 24.
<p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">6. Toy Skateboards</h2>
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These come in sets of 36. <div><br /></div><div>My daughter got a few of these last year and loves them! They're great for playing with little action figures, like the Paw Patrol pups or Pokemon figures!<p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">7. Bubbles</h2>
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These are available in packs of <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=25%2F5282&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D25%252F5282&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">48</a> or <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=13960447&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D13960447&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">144</a>.
<p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">8. Finger Traps</h2><p>
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Comes with 72 pieces.</div><div><br /><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">9. Finger Puppets</h2>
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10. Coloring Books</h2></div></div></div><div>
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<a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=13981280&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D13981280&intsrc=PUI2_483" id="13981280" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://s7.orientaltrading.com/is/image/OrientalTrading/13981280?$NOWA$&wid=1000&hei=1000" width="320" /></a>
</center><div><br /></div>The regular coloring books are available in packs of <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=13981279&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D13981279&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">72</a> or <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=14114236&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D14114236&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">144</a>. The coloring books are size 5" x 7" and each book has 6 pages. The Jokes coloring books come in packs of <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=13981280&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D13981280&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24</a>.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">11. Stress Balls</h2><div><br /></div>
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These are sold in packs of 24.
<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">12. Plastic Toy Animals</h2><div><br /></div><div> <br /></div>
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The dinosaurs come with 96 and the others come with 48 pieces.<div><br /></div><div>We did the snakes as favors for my daughter's <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/2022/02/snake-themed-kids-birthday-party.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">snake-themed birthday party</a>. The kids loved them!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;">13. Mini Wands</h2><div><br /></div>
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<div><br /></div><div>These come in packs of 24.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;">14. Erasers</h2><div><br /></div>
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<div>These range from 24 to 144 pieces per pack depending on style.</div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">15. Pencils</h2><div><br /></div>
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These come in <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=13775340&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D13775340&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24</a>, <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=13708496&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D13708496&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">72</a>, and <a href="https://goto.orientaltrading.com/c/3194362/74373/1985?prodsku=5%2F394&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orientaltrading.com%2Fbpentry%3Fsku%3D5%252F394&intsrc=PUI2_483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">144</a> counts.
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<p><br /></p><p>My husband and I have been together for 10 years! I posted what we did for the first five previously <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/2018/08/TradAnniversaryGiftsFirst5Years.html" target="_blank">in this post</a>. Here is what we did for years six through ten:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFnnperLbswTnKPhnbFAiPtOQPSODByWQMYyhGoyK6Ar8Y3G3Qgl2JfPrmEccywAVJrKzbYcTpdfMcMI72B1aN5G8ZFQLOOvaBE36H6V2Exap4Y_DxU3JIZxV1F0yYWcHtQ2AWtCT-ZxWkP5-4yzZXmSrlR8EeV3IBRuvsLv1Au20iTsiWPxPsTyq/s1500/Monochrome%20Simple%20Aesthetic%20Restaurant%20We%20Are%20Open%20Pinterest%20Pin%20(1000%20%C3%97%201500)%20(2).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFnnperLbswTnKPhnbFAiPtOQPSODByWQMYyhGoyK6Ar8Y3G3Qgl2JfPrmEccywAVJrKzbYcTpdfMcMI72B1aN5G8ZFQLOOvaBE36H6V2Exap4Y_DxU3JIZxV1F0yYWcHtQ2AWtCT-ZxWkP5-4yzZXmSrlR8EeV3IBRuvsLv1Au20iTsiWPxPsTyq/w266-h400/Monochrome%20Simple%20Aesthetic%20Restaurant%20We%20Are%20Open%20Pinterest%20Pin%20(1000%20%C3%97%201500)%20(2).png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: left;">6th Anniversary - Candy or Iron</h1><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i>Minnesota's Largest Candy Store </i></h3><p><br /></p><p>We took a trip to <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/2018/10/MinnesotaLargestCandyStore.html" target="_blank">Minnesota's Largest Candy Store</a> and bought some candy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />
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<h1 style="text-align: left;">7th Anniversary - Copper or Wool</h1><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i>Pressed Penny</i></h3><div><i><br /></i></div><div>We took another trip to Minnesota's Largest Candy Store this year as we had so much fun the previous year, but to get one of the traditional gifts in, we pressed a penny in their penny press as pennies have copper in them.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-KjkmHrG6Afb3_WlJ1aZtaN3nMHlz0pN0QMeoO29S-4ObTahLoHNxLrr4oPbuZhYfgiMwO0-bHT1MJ5rM3Eeqh-TS7wcnLkOR2hO0XZkaBQn23FbLLmQx7V0oknuxE3BcmemyA9nBVdzLxaSH3ON4u2VBj3w4bZdqw7mhPs4aQ3X-0zdQVr5yz3I/s4032/PXL_20221006_153208040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-KjkmHrG6Afb3_WlJ1aZtaN3nMHlz0pN0QMeoO29S-4ObTahLoHNxLrr4oPbuZhYfgiMwO0-bHT1MJ5rM3Eeqh-TS7wcnLkOR2hO0XZkaBQn23FbLLmQx7V0oknuxE3BcmemyA9nBVdzLxaSH3ON4u2VBj3w4bZdqw7mhPs4aQ3X-0zdQVr5yz3I/s320/PXL_20221006_153208040.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">8th Anniversary - Bronze or Pottery</h1><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i>Ceramic Utensil Crock</i></h3><div><i><br /></i></div><div>For this anniversary we went with pottery as it was hard to come up with useful things made of bronze and we needed a new utensil crock. We ordered the <a href="https://amzn.to/3Fr1XON" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSVP International Kitchen Tool Countertop Organizer</a> in red from Amazon and love it! So big and has dividers so you can sort your spoons and spatulas. </div><div><br /></div>
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<br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">9th Anniversary - Pottery or Willow Wood</h1><h3 style="text-align: left;"><i>Ceramic Coasters</i></h3><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Apparently, the ninth anniversary is also pottery! We thought about doing a picnic basket for willow, but we hardly do picnics. However, we did need new coasters, and we chose to turn it into a fun craft. We bought <a href="https://amzn.to/3uStZOp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">plain ceramic coasters</a> from Amazon and acrylic pour-painted them. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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<div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;">10th Anniversary - Tin or Aluminum</h1><div><h3><i>Pokemon Card Tins</i></h3></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>We recently got back into Pokemon cards and got each other Pokemon tins! Though the tins aren't technically made of tin (actual tin is apparently hard to find!) or aluminum, they are listed as and called tins, so we made it work! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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</div>Forever My Little Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15061433866372324963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942532266469776131.post-18073494732915433692022-08-30T15:44:00.010-05:002024-01-31T17:47:23.024-06:0010+ Mid-Autumn Festival Children's Books<details open=""> <summary>Disclosure</summary> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Lora, serif; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;">Affiliate links are used in this post. <a href="https://www.forevermylittlemoon.com/p/disclosure-policy.html" style="color: #6c6fbf; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.3s ease 0s;" target="_blank">You can read my full disclosure here.</a></i></div></details>
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<p>This book gave me <i>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</i> feels. It's about a little girl named Little Star who makes a big Mooncake with her mom. Her mom tells her not to eat it but every night she can't resists and takes a bite until all that is left is crumbs. Now they must make another mooncake! This is a fun story to teach kids about mooncakes, which are traditionally eaten during the Mid Autumn Festival, and the phases of the moon.</p><p>This one is recommended for ages 3 to 5.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">2. <i>Our Moon Festival </i>by Yobe Qiu</h2>
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<p>This book features three different families from three different parts of the world and how they celebrate the Moon Festival, A great way to show children how different cultures can celebrate the same holiday in different ways.</p><p>Recommended for ages 3 to 10.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">3. <i>The Shadow in the Moon</i> by Christina Matula</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>Two sisters are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival and ask their grandmother to tell them the tale of Hou Yi and his wife, Chang'E. </p><p>Recommended for ages 5 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">4. <i>Thanking the Moon</i> by Grace Lin</h2>
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<p>A Chinese American family is getting ready to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. A simple read better suited for younger kids that shows some of the traditions Chinese families have around the holiday.</p><p>Recommended for ages 5 to 8, but I feel it's better suited for 2 to 5 as it is short and simple. </p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">5. <i>Find Mom's Wok </i>by Jung Hee Kim</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Find-Moms-Wok-Jung-Hee/dp/193924823X?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f104f9a8cee85c99cb331f40c206742e&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="220" height="290" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61rQHNngNIL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><div>Shao Ming is responsible for bringing her mother's wok to her uncle's house for the Mid-Autumn Festival but she gets distracted when she watches the dragon dance and the wok goes missing! Along the way, she meets a lot of helpful people and learns all about the different Chinese cuisines. A great book for introducing Chinese culture to kids!</div><p>Recommended for ages 5 to 7.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">6. <i>Round Is a Mooncake</i> by Roseanne Thong</h2><div><br /></div>
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<p>Learn shapes while learning about Chinese culture! I love the blend of American and Chinese cultures in this book. For example, the author mentions a pizza box is square and that a Dim Sum box can also be square. </p><p>I would say this book is best for ages 2 to 5.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h2 style="text-align: left;">7. <i>Mooncakes </i>by Loretta Seto</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mooncakes-Loretta-Seto/dp/1459814312?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=ec1d96b20c4d65c9ed487c9188711801&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="423" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/511-9lnMoqL._SX421_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><br /><div>A beautiful book that tells the story behind the Mid Autumn Festival as well as shares some Chinese family traditions. A great book for introducing the holiday to little ones!</div><p>Recommended for ages 3 to 5.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">8. <i>Moon Festival Wishes</i> by Jillian Lin</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Festival-Wishes-Mid-Autumn-Celebration/dp/1719922918?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=cf4f163571f1e49b28f03e0e02106387&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/P/1719922918.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><div><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Festival-Wishes-Mid-Autumn-Celebration/dp/1719922918?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=cf4f163571f1e49b28f03e0e02106387&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moon Festival Wishes</a></i> is a bilingual book in Chinese and English. There are three separate stories. The first one focuses on a little girl named Mei and how her family celebrates the Moon Festival. The second story tells the story of Chang'e, the reason why people celebrate the Moon Festival. The last part of the book provides a few facts about the Mid Autumn Festival and asks some open-ended questions to get you and your little on talking. </div><p>It's recommended for ages 2 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">9. <i>Moon Messenger </i>by Wei Jie and Xia Xinxin</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Messenger-Reunion-Mid-Autumn-Festival/dp/1602204624/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d352f3b0bb29028bb6c7c488fbbc374d&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="500" height="314" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/P/1602204624.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Maomao and his mother are unable to be with their father for the Mi-Autumn Festival as he is away on a business trip. Maomao asks the moon to deliver a special postcard to his father telling him to look up at the moon so even they though are apart, they can still bathe in the same moonlight. </div><p>It's a beautiful story showing how love can be felt even when apart and shares one of the most popular traditions during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is admiring the moon.</p><p>This story is told in both English and Chinese. It's also part of Vox Books, which includes Chinese audio that you can listen to. </p><p>It's recommended for ages 4 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">10. <i>Lin Yi's Lantern</i> by Brenda Williams and Benjamin Lacombe</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lin-Yis-Lantern-Brenda-Williams/dp/1846867932?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=8302527ff551fd48fd1fbf623f988a19&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="500" height="310" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51XicmuAAcL._SY483_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Lin Yi wants a red rabbit lantern, but he must get everything on his list first at the market. By the time he gets all the items requested by his family members, he does not have enough for the lantern. However, when he returns, his uncle surprises him with the lantern of his dreams. </div><p>This is a beautiful story that introduces readers to the Chinese market as well as traditional foods eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. A story about the moon fairy is also included as well as instructions on how to make your own lantern.</p><p>It's recommended for ages 5-6, but I would say it's great for older children too up to age 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">11. <i>Celebrating The Mid-Autumn Festival </i>by Sanmu Tang</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Celebrating-Mid-Autumn-Festival-Chinese-Festivals/dp/1602209693/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=aaf7d10bb78363c2deff3c333163a450&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="220" height="225" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51FKdE6nTbL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_FMwebp_.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><div>Maomao and Little Mei's family are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with their families and their dad tells them why they are celebrating. Their grandmother later teaches them how to make mooncakes. They later eat together outside under the light of the moon.</div><p>This is a great book for introducing the Mid-Autumn Festival to children!</p><p>It's recommended for ages 4 to 8.</p><p><br /></p><h2 style="text-align: left;">12. <i>The Moon Lady </i>by Amy Tan</h2><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/P/0689806167.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="361" height="320" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/P/0689806167.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><br /><div>In <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Lady-Aladdin-Picture-Books/dp/0689806167?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=befandaftbab-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=70b0ff0a7347d20cbd9b36e008500d40&camp=1789&creative=9325" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Moon Lady</a>, three girls wish for the rain to stop so they would have something to do. Their grandmother tells them a story about when she was a little girl and how she wanted to make a wish to the Moon Lady during the Mid-Autumn Festival. </div><p>It's a fun story with beautifully done illustrations but is better for older children.</p><p>It's recommended for ages 6 to 9.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Unnq5f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out my Amazon Shop for more Mid-Autumn Festival children's books!</a></h1><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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