New Amazon Original Kids' Series WISHENPOOF

This is a sponsored post, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

 From the Creator of preschool favorites like Blue's Clues and Super Why!, Angela Santomero brings us a NEW Amazon Original animated series, Wishenpoof, with a little girl named Bianca and her friend, Bob the Bear. On Wishenpoof, Bianca solves life's problems in her own creative ways. Even though she has "wishing magic", she learns that with a little belief in your self, magic isn't always needed. {Wishenpoof is available starting today, August 14th, for Amazon Prime members.}

 

McKinley and I had the privilege of previewing the first season together. She was instantly drawn to Bianca's ability to "wish" herself to a new adventure destination. But, as one episode continued, I loved that Bianca's mother encouraged her to not use her magic for everything. Instead, she was told that she could believe in herself {and show others that she believed in them} to get through a tough situation.


Since we don't have wishing magic, it's important for me to teach my kids that they can do anything they put their minds to if they believe in themselves. And well, if they fail, that's ok too. I really enjoyed watching Wishenpoof with McKinley and learning from her which she thought was the right choice in Bianca's decisions. Should she have used magic to help Penelope? Was it nice that she bought a ice pop for her brother, rather than use her magic? These questions helped McKinley and I have a back and forth conversation about believing in yourself and in others.

Are you an Amazon Prime member? If so, great, you can watch Wishenpoof today! If not, sign up for a free trial here.

Chalkboard DIY Crafts for Back to School

My kids go back to school in two short weeks. It's hard to believe that Summer is coming to an end. We've had great couple of months, though. We...

• went to Walt Disney World Resort
• went to the Disney 24 Hour Event at Magic Kingdom
• went on a Carnival Cruise
• enjoyed a day trip to Downtown Jacksonville with our friends from Tampa
• A few of our days were spent under the sun and in the lake, at Flamingo Lake 
• took advantage of Kids Bowl Free 

WOW! Now that I finished that little recap of our Summer, I realize we had a very eventful couple of months! So, you can only imagine how ready I am for back-to-school season. With it comes teacher's gifts and Fall crafts. I can't wait! Here's a few crafts that feature CHALKBOARD.

 

Chalkboard Fabric Pencil Pouch - I've been making zipper pouches for YEARS...why have I never thought of this? You can bet I'll be making some real soon!

Chalkboard Mason Jar Teacher Gift - Looking for a quick and easy gift for your child's teacher? This is something she probably won't receive on the first day of school.

Smart Cookie Teacher Printable - Dust off your mixer and make Teacher some chocolate chip cookies. You'll earn yourself {and your child} some major brownie points!

Chalkboard Duct Tape Banner - Have you seen Chalkboard Duct Tape in stores yet? There's even Dry Erase Duct Tape! I love this idea on how to create a quick banner using only duct tape and a couple of other supplies. You could even use it as a photo prop for the 1st Day of School!

Back to School Emergency Kit - There's a little bit of everything in this jar to ensure Teacher has a super first day {or week} back at school.

Chalkboard Calendar - Now that Summer is over, it's time to get back on track {and actually know what day it is}. Oh, just me? Surely, during the lazy days of Summer, there were days that you weren't sure....

1st Day of School Photo Idea - How cute is this photo idea? You could personalize this in many ways...and for boys and girls!

Which is your favorite Back to School Chalkboard idea? Show me which you make by tagging me on Instagram. I'm @jonahbonah!

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Got a book lover in the house? Here are some fun ways to celebrate National Book Lovers Day: 

• Visit your local library: Dust off that library card and read your next favorite book for free.
• Reread classics: They're well loved for a reason.
• Go on a literary tour of your city and learn some local history along the way.
• Build or buy a new bookshelf to display all your favorite and well-loved books.
• Host or join a book club: A great way to discover new books and get together with friends.
• Visit a local independent book store for a fun dose of charm.