Family Tips: More Thanksgiving tips with Ink Garden + Veteran's Day Sale....

 

And just one more thing while you are out for Thanksgiving: don't forget to bring your customized items from Ink Garden! Be cozy in your personalized hoodie while drinking out of your custom frosted cup and eating off of your custom tray! Family will soon after be dying to know where you got your personalized stuff from! Remember if you want, you can surprise the ones you love at Thanksgiving with these and more from Ink Garden!

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And to add to the excitment and deals get in out the Veteran's Day Sale at Hancock and peep some great Fabrics and much more!!!!

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Randoms: Pocahontas Nail Art

D.I.Y.  your own nails and get creative! Here is a post of some cool nail art inspired by Disney's Pocahontas!!! Do forget to SUBSCRIBE to I have a Cupcake!!!!

Pocahontas Nail Art: 

 

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Pocahontas Nail Art Tutorial!

Family Tips: A Travelex and CardStore Thanksgiving....

 Make the most of your holiday with these Family Tips!

 

Hey Mommies and Daddies! I know that you guys might be flying for this Thanksgiving Holiday to see family, friends, and kids or maybe you know some family, friends with kids who are doing the same. A great way to customize your or their flight to grandma's house for that good old fashion cooking is by using Travelex! I use it and I tell you it really is the best thing you can do when making any type of flight. It covers a lot from luggage, sudden illness, and even flight cancellation (though we aren't hopping for that)! When a travel insurance service covers $100,000+ on a basic plan, you know you are in the right hands! Try it now!

Travel with the leader in travel insurance for over 55 years - Travelex Insurance!

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While you and the kids are Nana's house this Thanksgiving season, why not give her a card! I am sure she will appreciate it very much! I happen to be going to my grandfather's and he loves cards so I plan on getting him a card from CardStore especially with there being a sell going on cards for $1.49 + free shipping! It lasts until 11/30 using code: C A M 3 1 3 1 so I will definitely getting on it! They actually have a lot of sales going on but think this one is the best for me. Take a look for yourself :-)!

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Kids Fashion: Girl's Glamorus Brooklyin Sweatshirt (Kids) and Rose Garden Leggings (Kids)....

Get into the groove at Forever 21: Girls! Why wish to wear your big sis's clothing when you can have your own!

Glamorus Brooklyn Sweatshirt (Kids):

 

"Hello Brooklyn!" Be the class of 1981 in a French terry heathered Glamorous Brooklyn Sweatshirt with metallic colored words and printed mascot from your store F21! Its light and knitted and great for wearing with jean jackets or leggings! This is a pullover any girl can wear whether short or tall!

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Zipped Moto Leggings:

 

While we are on the subject of leggings, try a Zipped Moto Legging! And try it in red! They are stretchy, have pockets in the front and back to put all your belongings in, and comes also in blue! With them being the ultimate piece for your sweater above, your mom has to buy them + they are on sale!!!

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Favorite Floral Sweatshirt (Kids):

 

How about you try something new and something matching from top to bottom! Favorite Floral Sweatshirt and Rose Garden Leggings are a great start! The top is light weight, long-sleeved, and an easy fit while the leggings are colorful, stretchy for easy fitting, and also leightweight! Don't be surprised when your friends will want to get an outfit like this once they see you!

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Rose Garden Leggings (Kids):

 

Here are the pants to match! It is floral print as well and will go amazing with you floral print sweatshirt!!!

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Kids Fashions: Spider-Man Tee and dEnizen Jeans.....

This fall bring color, action, and excitement to your boy's wardrobe from Target! With the items below, I'm more than positive your son will be kicking it into action night or day!

To bed.....

Spiderman Boys' Graphic Tee- Red

"Watch out! Here comes the Spider-Man!"

 Web sling right to bed in superhero fashion with this Spiderman Boys' Graphic Tee in red by Target! What boy doesn't love Spider-man? And what boy doesn't like the color red? Putting them together is surely a matched made well enough to wear! This shirt has a banded collar and is in sizes 4-16. And to add it is reduced from its original price! Listen to your tingling spider senses and get your son who is crazy about superheroes and the wall crawling Spider-Man this quick! "I' not saying get it, I just saying what would Spider-Man want you to do?!"

Spider senses tingling: Save 20% off Licensed Apparel!

Cherokee Boys' Knit Sleep Pant:

Now that you have a top picked out, you have to have a bottom! Compliment the red in Spider-Man's costume with a blue and try these Cherokee Boys' Knit Sleep Pant also from Target! These admiral blue pajama pants will go great with any other top and is a mid-weight pant so you can be sure it will keep your hero warm. These admiral blue colored pants also come in ebony!

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To school....

Cherokee Boys' Pullover Sweater-Assorted/Berry Moment:

Cherokee is making its way back around and into your little guy's closet with this Pullover Sweater in berry moment! This dark jersey knit sweater will keep whom ever in warm while looking way cool! Long sleeves, crew neckline, ribbed cuffs at the hands is what you can expect from the well made pullover! Also comes in Heather grey!!!

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dENIZEN Boys' Skinny Jeans:

 

The mid-rise, front, and back pockets of these jeans from the Levi's brand is all you will need in pairing your son's Cherokee sweater for school! dENIZEN jeans in gold are sure to bring a whole lot of color and fun to his attire! Discover the fit, feel, and comfort of these jeans for your son this winter from Target!

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Remember spend $ 75 and you can be certain to save 20% off of your purchase!

Superhero Alert: Simon Baz....

It's about that time again for an epic introduction to a hero you might or might not know well. Let's get to know Green Lantern: Simon Baz!

Simon Baz:

 

As any DC Comic book reader knows, there has always been more than Green Lantern with room for many more and this is no different. Well, there is something a little different! In Simon Baz's case, he is actually the first Lebanese-American Lantern! Let's learn more about him and his story!

 

Growing up in Detroit for Baz wasn't as his story starts out, the best for he and his sister Sira. After 9//11, both were a magnet for a lot of hate due to them being Lebanese who were Muslim and the terrorist being of the same religion. It was hard on the 10 year old Simon Baz. And as if that wasn't enough, when Simon was as an adult he started to street race ( a sport where cars drive really really fast on public roads which ended up causing his brother-in-law to go into a coma) and eventually steal cars. On one day in particular, Baz found himself in his worst trouble yet as he is found himself being fired from his job. He then out of desperation steals a van that he later finds had a bomb in it. Not knowing how big it is he discovers a factory while police start to follow in hot pursuit to place where the bomb couldn't hurt anyone. The bomb explodes and the police who find him think it is out of an act of terrorism and bring him in. Talk about a cold case of bad luck! He is interrogated but that doesn't last for long as a Green Lantern ring (a ring given only to  certain people) spots him and takes him away. Away to help in a fight against Sinestro and his Third Amy set on taking over the Universe! This are crazy and overwhelming series of events for Baz but by Simon's unwilling fearlessness much like Sinestro's, defeats him and later the first Lantern! What a great story for unlikely hero!

Seems like his luck change quite quickly!

If you want to to get your hands on this Green Lantern after this amazing post then you are at the right post!

Action Figure:

 

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Were a shirt in his and other Green Lantern's honor!

Green Lantern Tee:

 

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And catch up on the first Earth Green Lantern while you are at it (save 4.00)....

Hal Jordan in First Flight:

 

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Fun Facts: Dr. Seuss Invents "The Nerd".....

Dr. Seuss has created "cats" and "hats" and "Sam I Am" eating that famous "green eggs and ham" but did you know he created a....NERD!

That's right! In 1950 in the book "If I Ran The Zoo," Dr. Seuss created that word this tells of an intelligent minded person who has a knack for an oh-so special certain something they love! And with this being true, did you know in the book however, it was used to describe a small animal from the land of Ka-Troo?! Yup! How surpising!

If I Ran The Zoo!

 

In this book it tells of a kid name Gerald McGrew who visits the zoo and feel the exotic animals there aren't "exotic enough." So he instead imagines the type of animals he would bring once he let's all of the current animals out and new "more exotic" animals in:"And then, just to show them, I'll sail to Ka-Troo/And bring back an It-Kutch, a Prep, and a Proo/ A Nerkle, a Nerd, and a Seersucker too!"-- Gerald McGrew. Imagine if all of those animals where real, they sure would have some crazy names now wouldn't they?! 

 

I bet you are wondering, "how can I read this book it looks and sounds like fun?! Well,  luckily for you can you can head to this zoo right before going to Ka-Troo and see all the wild and crazy animals like It-Kutch, Prep, and a Proo/ A Nerkle, a Nerd, and a Seersucker too! Just take a look below and look-see-and-hear McGrew's Zoo with the downloadable book and read and listen edition for your smart device below!!!

Books To Read

Randoms: Naomi C Robinson Illustration : A Creative Blog: Happy Halloween

Naomi C. Robinson

 Naomi C Robinson Illustration : A Creative Blog: Happy Halloween: Hello Everyone Happy Halloween! I been mega busy working towards Christmas fairs etc. Managed to do a few Twoodles the last few weeks...

Movie Night: Nightmare Before Christmas!

"This is Halloween!"

Happy Happy Halloween Everybody! 

What a spooky yet exciting time it is to be a kid! Tricks and treats with thrills and chills are awaiting you as the night creeps up fast! And why not, it Halloween! Let's put on your best scary face and have a scarlingly good time...hahaha...muhahaha!!!!  Speaking of thrills and chills, what better way to bring in this horrifying day then with the Movie Of The Week called...."The Night Before Christmas!" Oogie Boogie, Sally, and the Pumpkin King himself Jack Skellington with his trusty ghost dog Zero have come here to give the best Halloween ever! All you have to do is sit back, turn off all the lights, and enjoy!

The Movie:

Halloween town is full of witches, monsters, vampires, ghouls, and goblins who each year is lead into a frenzy with spooktastic and teeth chattering events from Pumpkin King Jack Skellington! Year after year they babble in joy of the festivities of this annual occasion. However, after years of the same ruse, Jack decides this year he wants to try to do something....different. Upon wondering through a forest, he stumbles on a portal that leads him to a place called Christmas Town! Bewitched by this finding, he concludes he will try his bones at this thing called Christmas though, he knows very little of it. Sally, a rag-doll who is in love with Jack, tries to steer him away from the idea fearing that it will only end up in disaster but, he in his excitement, doesn't listen. As a result he sends Lock, Shock, and Barrel (three mischievous kids) out to get Santa Claus to find out more about this holiday. However, instead of bringing Santa back to him Lock, Shock, and Barrel bring him back to Oogie Boogie a gambling bogeyman who shakes things up for Jack Skellington as he decides to play a game... with Santa's life on the line! Things get real slimy from here! What will happen to Santa? What's Oogie up to and is Jack Skellington the great Pumpkin King going to get his wish of creating a amazing Christmas event? You have to watch the movie to figure it out!

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 Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas (The Movie!)

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And get book.......

 

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and listen to some music.....

 Nightmare Before Christmas (Special Edition) - Various Artists:

Randoms: Quote of the Day!

 

"Reading aloud with children is known to be the single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills  they will eventually require for learning to read."

-Marilyn Jager Adams

Randoms: Apps.....

Alica Keys and Journals Of Mama Mae:

 

I think this a great app everyone will enjoy! It is a music filled interactive story telling app that Bento Box interactive and Singer Alicia Keys have created that allows children to use all of their senses when discovering and finding out what is in the journals of Mama Mae and LeLe! Check out the FREE app below!

 

 http://www.mamamae.com/

Kids Fashions: Black and Bianco's Boys Suit Black Dress Wear Set.....

Every little boy needs to learn how to go from rollin' around in mud and playin' it rough to being clean cut and proper. With BlackNBianco's quality made suits and dresses, you can be sure to do just that as you hit the mark in these top notch fashions:

Boys Suit Black Dress Wear Set:

A suit that makes a great starter piece for your little one's first set is from BlackNBianco's  Boy's Suits collection called Boys Suit in Black Dress Wear Set. Black goes with anything and is great for any occasion. Having this in your little man's closet is a must.

Included in this wear comes the essentials needed to complete this dresswear oufit. In addition to that, this 100% polyester suit gives a classic feel and look that only BlackNBianco can have as it is made from the highest quality materials to assure that your son is feeling great and looking handsome. This suit includes: A single breasted jacket, fully matched vest,  neck tie, white dress shirt, and matching pants (hemmed). 

 

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Don't forget to use code: 10off at checkout if purchase qualifies! You can also check them out of twitter at:

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Author's Spotlight: April Chu.....

Author's Spotlight: April Chu!

 You know, everyone has great talents. Some people can sing, others can dance, some are really great at solving problems while there are those that are very skilled at putting things together like a director or a script writer! April Chu's moreover, happens to be a talent of being really good at illustrating and storytelling! April Chu, an architect with a degree in Architeture from the University of California, is not only great at using her abilities for business, she is also brilliant at using her abilites of illustrating and storytelling for books and poems! Here is her story:

As April puts it, her first memories of this great talent started when she was just a little girl. "One of my most vivid and earliest memories as a young child was my drawing of an old man on a stool." Amazed at [my] work [ I ] showed it to her grandmother. [My] grandmother in amazement of this life like drawing showed [my] mother. "Did you know your daughter could draw?!" she stated. Both were very impressed. That approval was all Amy needed because after that, April Chu fell in love with her new found gift. As much as she could, she as a result would draw. Everyday after watching cartoons, she would draw and create her own characters and stories, filling up her school notebooks with her "outlandish" designs! And with those outlandish design, she would continue drawing and drawing allowing herself to perfect her gift which propelled her to do many great things!

One of those things happening to be her becoming a member of SCBWI (Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators). The other is her illustrating two books both of which will be out in the spring and fall of 2014! And all that from just one doodle. How Cool is that?! Very cool if you ask me! April has definitely come a long way from doodling in her notebooks and watching cartoons on television! And because she has come a long way, it teaches all of us a valuable lesson: Dreams and talents can take you far; all you have to do is believe in yourself and what you are good at. From there no one can shake or break your spirit. Take a note or two even a doodle from our Author/Illusrator in the spotlight: April Chu!

.......And just in case you wanted to know more about her works:

Summoning  the Phoenix: Poems and Probes About Chinese Musical Instruments (Spring 2014)

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Visit Official Site: APRIL CHU!

Recipes: Halloween Whoopie Pies, Cameral Apples, and Wtich's Brew.....

Hello Everyone!!!!

Spooky times are approaching! And it will be fun! I  know you just can't wait for all the fun that is going to happen on the spooktacular day October 31st! And I am sure your appetite for excitement is going to be just as hungry as your appetite to eat and you know you can't go trick or treating on an empty stomach! So what I have done is found three recipes to help when this day comes.....muhahahaha!!!

Halloween Whoopie Pies:

For this recipe you will need:

• unsweetened coco powder
• baking soda
• salt
• all purpose flour
• unsalted butter
• veggie shortening
• sugar
• eggs
• vanilla
• light brown sugar
• milk
• orange/yellow sprinkles
• meringue buttercream

After you combine all the ingredients and put it in a pit of fire for a good ol' 30 minutes, this recipe is good to serve about a good 32 ghost, ghouls, vampires, and witches. For the complete recipe click here: Whoopie Pies!

Cameral Apples: 

Now this recipe came from a tall and quite hair great and quite talkative were wolf of a traveling circus who happens to be a great cook that posted his recipe online. He said he got from so old woman selling red apples to a maiden by the name of Snow White and it was to....die for (cue the dramatic piano) !!!

 

For this recipe you will need:

• 6 mediums apples (not the red kinds trust me you will thank me later)
• wooden skewers
• sugar
• light corn syrup
• sweetened condensed milk
• salt 
• vanilla
• optional: sprinkles, nuts, or chopped candy!           

I tried this myself and it was ghously good! The recipe is fairly easy and is right here: Apples! Red apples and old ladies in black hooded dresses are not to be taken from! If you are not a ghost already, try not to be one if you get my drift.....                      

Witch's Brew:

And speaking of witches, this a brew from a witch you can trust......

You will need:

• black cherry gelatin
• boiling water
• orange gelatin
• boiling water
• blueberries
• kool-aid

Now if you feel yourself unskilled or need assistance called on a witch you know. This brew is a classic brew and they should be familiar with it. Besides they can brew just about anything! Click here for recipe: Brew!

For all your ingredient findings and more I put below two free apps to use when doing so:

Happy cooking.......

Kids Fashion: Danty Plaid Shirt and Hooded Faux Shearling Parka.........

Continuing to trek the fall in style, here is a look to choose from! I know your daughter or niece is always growling about how much they want to wear their big sister's or cousin's clothes so they can be cool at school. Forever 21 this and Forever 21 that right?! Well, to help you with your troubles and theirs,  here is a few items they can be cool in and brag about and you won't believe where it is from... that's right Forever 21! They have clothes for ages 6-14 year old girls so no more wishing and hoping anymore from the girls because they can go to school in their own!

Danty Plaid Shirt

 First on your list is the Danty Plaid Shirt from F21! This shirt is a long sleeve shirt with a basic collar, full snap button placket, flap chest pockets, and button tab sleeves for no hassel when rolling them up! This is light, woven, and great for this season!

Danty Plaid Shirt








Favorite Jeggings

Next is surley going to be their favorite Favorite Jeggings! These banded waist, stretch knit, and patch pocket jeggings are easy slide in and are a perfect stable to wear with anything. You won't have to worry about jeans for a long while because these are the perfect replacement plus your girls will be thrilled! Forever 21's dark blue jeggings are best washed cold

 Favorite Jeggings

Hooded Faux Shearling Parka

 Last is are Hooded Faux Shearling Parka. Have your girls stay nice and warm in this olive green parka. This has a full zipper and snap button placket, four button flapped pockets, as well as an elastic waist. With this being long sleeved and heavy weight, be assured and confident to that your girls will be guarded from the bitter winter frost!



Hooded Faux Shearling Parka



Surprise your girls with these fashions and more at F21.com! Just click the links above and be on your way to having your girls styled for the season!

Randoms + Book To Read: Costumes and Goosebumps....

My nephew Bobbi knows what he wants to be for Halloween! He has it all planned out! Little does he know I already have his costume and everything. He is going to be so excited!!! And can you believe it was 20% off?! He loves Disney's Cars and I am so glad I got this because I know it will make him happy on Halloween! You know can too get up on this from now until November the 2nd! So what are you waiting for, get in on it just like I did!

Costumes At Target: Spyro and Pink Ranger 

Spyro The Dragon

What is it going to be Spyro the dragon...a classic game by the way or.......

Pink Ranger of Power Rangers

A crime fighting Pink Ranger of the Power Rangers?! You have to admit it would be pretty cool!

 Save Up to 20% on Select Halloween Costumes - Valid 10/6-11/2

Books To Read: Goosebumps:

Now, if you aren't a scary pants like me and won't come flying out your bed as you read this...by yourself, then I dare you to read Goosebumps by R.L. Stine! You have to be pretty brave to write these books and even braver to read them! I surely am not a one and know you guys and gals can read this faster than a witch can click her heels! These books still give me the heepee jeepees!

 

With a title like that, you just have to see how this story unfolds! Who wants the first day of school to last...forever! Certainly not me when R.L. Stine is writing it! And oh yeah, check out the The Haunting Hour too!

Enjoy! And don't off that night light........