Horizon Group Holiday Gift Ideas #HGUHappyMail

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We are officially on Thanksgiving break, and that means gift-buying season is underway. Horizon Group has several STEM and art kits that will make wonderful gifts for the holidays.

The Young Scientists Club Exploring Earth

STEM Kits are a neat way to make science experiments accessible to kids at home. The Young Scientists Club Exploring Earth Kit exposes children to geology and mineralogy with hands-on activities.

This kit includes real rocks and minerals. along with ideas for 17 educational STEM activities. Some of the exciting experiments include making a volcano erupt and growing crystals. Keep this kit in mind for your future geologist.

Made By Me Paint Your Own Ceramic Pottery

The Made By Me Paint Your Own Ceramic Pottery Kit allows artistic kids to express themselves with ready-to-paint ceramic products. This kit includes 12 bright paint colors, 2 paint brushes, glitter glaze and four ceramic pottery pieces.

This kit is for kids ages 6-9, but I can see older kids being into this activity as well. If you provide the tools for young artists to create, the possibilities are endless!

STMT D.I.Y. Custom Candles

STMT, which stands for “Simple Trendy Modern Touch” makes the coolest craft kids for tweens. This STMT D.I.Y. Custom Candles Kit allows young makers to create and customize two scented soy candles to keep for themselves or to give away.

As a candle person, the idea of designing and making my own candles sounds fun. This kit has everything you need, including fragrance and color droppers, a gel pen, two candle tins, sticker labels, bag of wax chips, and two candle wicks. The fragrances include orange, rose and lavender, while the colors include pink and blue.

I appreciate that the included decorative stickers are cute, but appropriate for older kids as well. This kit is recommended for ages 8 and up.

Where to Purchase Horizon Group USA STEM and Art Kits

Horizon Group USA makes many different STEM and Art kits that are both educational and fun. Check out more of their offerings at their Amazon store here.

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Create Custom Photo Holiday Cards With Basic Invite

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Basic Invite. All opinions are my own.

One of the holiday traditions that I have carried throughout the years is sending Christmas cards. With the exception of 2020 (more on that later), I have sent out a Christmas card to my family and friends since D and I were married in 2004. I understand that some people might find the whole holiday card process somewhat tedious in an already busy season. However, one of the reasons I do it is because I deeply appreciate receiving cards from others. Sharing family photos and keeping in touch with loved ones is something I look forward to every year.

Basic Invite is an online stationery company that simplifies the process of ordering custom photo Christmas cards. The Basic Invite website makes it extremely simple to choose a design, upload your photos and personalize your greetings. Their modern designs allow your photos to take center stage, while adding artistic flair.

Unlimited Color Choices

Basic Invite allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once they select a design, customers can change the color of each element on the card. For example, with the card design featured above, it is possible to change the color of each individual letter of the word “MERRY”, as well as the background and other text. With over 180 colors to choose from, you can design your cards exactly the way you want.

Add Glitz With Basic Invite’s Foil Designs

Basic Invite’s foil cards are available in gold, silver, and rose gold, in flat or raised designs. If you are looking to add extra “bling” to your cards, foil is the way to go!

Order A Custom Printed Sample

How a card appears on your computer screen v. how it appears when it is printed on paper can be quite different. I learned this lesson the hard way in 2020. Although we were in the middle of a pandemic, I was determined to keep up with my Christmas card tradition. However, when I received the package of cards that I thought looked great online, I was sorely disappointed. The photo of my kids turned out pixelated and blurry. This was not the card company’s fault, I had just unknowingly picked a poor-quality photo. I ended up not sending out those cards, and chalked it up as another unfortunate disappointment of 2020.

Such a fiasco could have been avoided with Basic Invite. They are one of the few websites that allows customers to order a printed sample of their actual invitation before they place their final order. This allows you to see the paper quality and exactly how it will print before you order multiples.

Free Address Printing

For me, addressing the cards that I send out is probably the most annoying part of the process. Basic Invite takes care of this chore by offering an address capturing service that allows customers to share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media to request their friends and family’s addresses. Basic Invite then stores these addresses in the customer’s account, which can then be selected during the design process. Best of all, Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all card orders!

Basic Invite Has 40+ Envelope Options

Envelopes are a card’s first impression, and Basic Invite has over 40 different envelope colors to choose from. All of the envelopes are peel and seal, so you can avoid the unpleasant task of licking envelopes.

Designs For ALL Occasions

If you have too much going on during the holiday season to think about sending out cards, why not send a happy new year card instead? I know that a card in January would be a pleasnt surprise to receive in my mailbox. In addition, keep Basic Invite in mind for every major life moment that you can think of, including weddings, showers, birth announcements, birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, sweet sixteens, graduations, housewarmings, anniversaries, retirements and memorials.

Basic Invite Coupon Code

For those of you who have holiday cards on your mind, Basic Invite is currently offering 15% off with coupon code: 15FF51 Go take a look at their designs and create the perfect card to share with your friends and family.

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The Street Food Seoulbox Will Transport You To Korea

Disclosure: I received a sample in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.

The theme of the November 2022 Seoulbox is “Street Foods”. This Seoulbox is designed to transport you directly to the lively street market stalls of Korea! As you can see, the box contains quite an array of interesting Korean products to try out. Instead of listing every single product like last time, I am highlighting my five favorite products in this month’s box.

My Five Favorite Products in the

November 2022 Seoulbox

1. Creamy Chili Sauce Potato Chips

When I opened this sizable bag, I immediately noticed the sauce container nestled among the “chips”. This is actually a brilliant idea and I wonder if U.S. snack brands will take note. The creamy chili sauce definitely has a kick to it, and it pairs well with the thick and crispy potato sticks.

2. Stubborn Sweet Potato Chips

I am not sure why these sweet potato chips are labeled as “stubborn”. However, they are tasty and different than anything that can be found on U.S. supermarket shelves. There is a notable added sweetness that makes these chips balance on the edge between sweet and savory.

3. Noodles Fit Eomuktang (Fishcake Soup)

Just look at that fit cat pumping iron!

This noodle soup will only appeal to seafood fans, as it has a strong fish/shellfish flavor. I really enjoyed the bounciness of the cellophane noodles. It would make a great snack or lunch on a cold wintry day.

4. Jelly in Jelly Lychee

If you have never tried lychee, its taste is difficult to describe. Personally, I love that it is sweet, refreshing and juicy. These qualities are all captured perfectly in these lychee jellies. I just might have to look for the mango flavor at my local Korean market.

5. BT21 Soft Keyring

If you are a BTS fan, you’re probably familiar with BT21. Admittedly, I had to look up this line of cutesy characters to see what it is all about. My daughter claimed this keyring for her BTS-loving friend. I am sure any members of the BTS ARMY will appreciate this extra goodie.

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Allergy-Friendly Snack: Jaxs Monster Pop Snack Mix

Disclosure: I received samples in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

Working at an elementary school, I see first-hand how many kids deal with food allergies. Alas, both of my own kids still need to carry around an epi-pen and are careful to avoid all foods with nuts. Jaxs Monster Mix started as an idea of a mom in search of a wholesome allergy-friendly snack for her own child with food allergies.

Jaxs offers a few different varieties, but the variety we tried was Jaxs Monster Pop Mix. This unique snack mix contains gluten-free sea salt pretzel twists, vegan cheesy corn nuggets, and sweetened banana chips.

Jaxs Monster Pop Mix is delightfully crisp and crunchy. It is a little bit salty and a little bit sweet, so it satisfies any snack craving. In addition, this mix is non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, Kosher, and contains no artificial colors.

Each one ounce bag contains 140 calories, and is the perfect size to take on the go. My not-so-little soccer player appreciated it for his post-game refueling.

If you are looking for an allergy-friendly snack that will appeal to kids, check out Jax’s Monster Pop Mix!

Where To Purchase Jaxs Monster Pop Snack Mix

Jaxs Monster Pop Snack Mix is available for purchase through their online store.

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Paul’s Promise Proves the Power of Prayer #PaulsPromiseMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork

Disclosure: Many thanks to Damascus Road Productions for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

This Friday, October 21, an encouraging new movie called Paul’s Promise is coming to theaters across the country. After watching a sneak preview, I am excited to share about this movie because it highlights the power of faith and prayer. Paul’s Promise is based on the true story of Paul Holderfield, who started one of the first racially-integrated churches in the South. Before watching this movie, I must admit that I had never heard of Holderfield. However, his remarkable life story deserves to be more well-known, and Paul’s Promise does an excellent job of telling it.


The movie begins by setting the scene of Paul Holderfield as a racist firefighter in the 1960’s. His mother can see that Paul is repeating the generational sins of his father and that he is walking apart from God. The way that she prays for Paul unceasingly despite of her own failing health is inspiring. It is awesome to think that her prayers affected not only her own son, but the countless numbers of others who eventually were touched by God’s message through her son.

I think it would have been interesting if the movie showed more about how Paul was actually able to start and pastor the racially-integrated church. Perhaps that is an idea for Paul’s Promise Part 2!

All of the actors delivered heart-felt performances. It was also nice to see that Dean Cain, one of my favorites back in the day, is still in the biz.

Buy your tickets TODAY to see PAUL’S PROMISE in theaters starting 10/21!

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Fallin’ For VIM & VIGR Compression Socks

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Although the weather around here is not cooperating, it is officially my favorite season, fall! Vim & Vigr has plenty of stylish compression socks to keep your feet warm and your legs circulating, especially as we head into the cooler months.

If you have not tried compression socks, they are designed to apply gentle pressure to your legs to increase blood flow and ease fatigue and/or discomfort. Vim & Vigr’s compression socks do their job exceptionally well, while also making a statement.

These Candy Corn compression socks are so fun and would put anyone in the Halloween spirit.

I am actually not that big a fan of eating candy corn, but wearing candy corn socks? YES!

These Petite Dot Merino Wool compression socks are a bit more low-key, but still add some whimsy to your sock wardrobe. I am looking forward to reading in bed while these socks keep my legs cozy.

As soon as I saw these Best Friend compression socks, I knew they would be perfect for my daughter’s dog-loving friend!

These socks would make a great gift for any avid dog fans out there!

Where To Purchase VIM&VIGR Compression Legwear

Vim & Vigr socks, along with their other products, are available for purchase through the VIM & VIGR website.

VIM & VIGR Compression Socks Giveaway

Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win a pair of VIM & VIGR Compression Socks (in the Best Friend design)!

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Check Out DOD for the Best Camping Tables and Chairs

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Our family spends a lot of time outdoors. Whether it is for camping, beach days, movies on the lawn, concerts in the park or watching my son’s soccer games, we tend to travel with a lot of gear. However, we do not have a huge van or truck to haul said gear. Therefore, I was quite excited to learn about DOD, an outdoor gear company that originally started in Japan. DOD products are now available in the United States, and their camp furniture features both smart and stylish designs. Continue reading to see how two of DOD’s best-selling pieces of outdoor furniture performed during our most recent outing to Laguna Beach.

DOD Sugoi Chair

The DOD Sugoi Chair is one of their best-sellers, and I can understand why. First of all, it is quite compact and light. The carrying bag it comes with makes it easy to transport as well as store in our garage.

Here is a side-by-side comparison so that you can see how much smaller the Sugoi Chair is compared to a conventional beach chair.

This chair impressed me with its ability to adjust to four different heights, as well as the seating angle. These adjustments can be done by raising or lowering the front and/or rear legs. Assembly is simple and intuitive.

Although the Sugoi Chair packs up small, it feels generously sized when it is set up. The thick and durable canvas creates a perfect “cocoon” that is comfortable to sit in.

I can definitely imagine myself using the Sugoi Chair around the campfire during our next campout.

DOD Good Luck Table

One of my husband’s pet peeves is trying to eat without a table. I guess he is just not a fan of trying to balance a plate of food in his lap. On multiple occasions, he has mentioned how nice it would be to have a small portable table for those times we are eating picnic-style. Well, we now have a table to meet his outdoor eating needs: the DOD Good Luck Table!

We did not test out the Good Luck Table with a full meal this time around, but I can tell that it will do a stellar job. Like the Suogi Chair, the Good Luck Table folds up relatively small and thin. However, when it is set up, this table features ample tabletop space as well as large storage pockets underneath. This remarkable table features four adjustable heights. We used it low, like a coffee table, but it can also be raised up higher to use as a camp kitchen counter.

The Good Luck Table also makes a convenient place to play games on the go!
Here is a picture of the DOD table set up in our family room so that you can see what it looks like in its entirety.

In addition to chairs and tables, DOD also offers several other products to make your outdoor life more comfortable, including built-to-last tents, sleeping mats and wagons.

Where to Purchase DOD Products + Discount Code!

DOD camp furniture is available for purchase through their website. To receive 20% off, enter discount code LIM20 at checkout!

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Classic Winning Moves Games

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Classic games become classics for a reason. Winning Moves excels at both preserving and improving upon games that have been around for years. Today I am reviewing three games that all deserve the classic title: Barrel of Monkeys, Scrabble: Spanish Edition and Scattergories Stackagories.

Barrel of Monkeys

Sometimes, simple games are the best. Barrel of Monkeys is a classic that is still popular because anyone can easily play, and it can be played with one or more people.

The object is simply to pick up as many monkeys as you can without breaking the chain. All of the plastic monkeys can be neatly stored in the small yellow barrel, which makes this game conveniently portable.

Scrabble: Spanish Edition

Both of my kids are currently taking Spanish in school, so I thought this Scrabble en Espanol game would be a fun way to practice their vocabulary.

The rules are the same as the beloved Scrabble, with the addition of special tiles to make Spanish words such as the n with a ~ and double l and double r. This game is fun for both Spanish speakers and those still learning Spanish!

Scattergories Stackagories

Scattergories is one of my all-time favorite board games. However, Scattergories Stackagories is a fun, fast-paced twist on the original. In this version, players call out a word that begins with one of nine letters that fits a given category and place one of their markers on that letter. When time is up, points are tallied according to whose marker is at the top of each stack. I like that everyone is playing at once so no one is waiting for their turn. The one minute sand timer ensures that each round is quick and does not drag on. If you like the original Scattergories, you should give Scattergories Stacakagories a try.

Where To Buy Winning Moves Games

Winning Moves games and toys are available on their websiteAmazon and other retailers near you.

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Take Bio-Kult Probiotic To Take Care Of Your Microbiome

Disclosure: I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. This post may contain affiliate links.

How often do you think about your microbiome? What goes on in your digestive tract is an important factor that contributes to your everyday mood, energy and overall health. Thanks to Moms Meet, my family and I had the chance to try Bio-Kult Probiotic, the number one probiotic supplement in the UK. Bio-Kult Probiotic contains fourteen clinically proven probiotic strains that support both the digestive and immune systems. In addition, Bio-Kult is vegetarian, non-GMO and gluten-free.

The Bio-Kult capsules are individually packaged in foil blister packs. The capsules may be swallowed whole or broken apart and sprinkled on food or mixed with a drink. I personally found the capsules easy to swallow. However, if you or your kids have trouble swallowing supplements, adding the powder to food or drink may be the preferable method of delivery. (Notably, Bio-Kult is suitable for adults as well as children under the age of 12. See box for recommended doses).

Not to get too personal, but my digestive track felt more “regular” after consistently taking Bio-Kult. Now I am curious about taking Bio-Kult specifically when I travel. In the past, my digestive track has definitely been tested during my travels. The directions on the Bio-Kult box recommend taking four capsules daily during travel and for at least one week after. Keep Bio-Kult in mind as a possible solution if you have experienced similar issues.


Bio-Kult Original Multi-Strain Formulation is worth looking into if you want to take care of your microbiome!

Where To Purchase Bio-Kult Probiotic

Bio-Kult Original Multi-Strain Formulation is available to purchase online at bio-kult.com, amazon.com, target.com and walmart.com. Save 20% on your entire order at bio-kult.com with promo code MOMSMEET20. Offer expires 12/31/22.

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Breathe Better With FEND

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These days, we all have a renewed sense of the importance of personal hygiene practices such as hand-washing. However, have you considered the importance of airway hygiene? FEND is a portable airway cleansing mist that enables users to make airway hygiene and hydration an easy, everyday practice. As you are probably aware, the air we breathe typically contains allergens, pathogens, and other harmful particles. Using FEND strengthens the upper airways’ ability to filter out such particles.

How Does FEND Work?

The fine mist that emits from the FEND dispenser contains a blend of drug-free, natural hydrating salts that deliver hydration from the nose to the sinuses, to the windpipe. Inhaling the FEND mist reduces up to 99% of respiratory droplets, and keeps dirty air from traveling deep into your lungs. The cleansing and hydrating of your upper airways is immediate and can last up to six hours. FEND is clinically and scientifically proven and doctor recommended. In addition, it is safe for the whole family (but contact your doctor if you have any concerns). To read more about the science behind FEND, check out the FEND website.

I have to admit that I was a tad weary about trying FEND, as the idea of a nasal spray makes me uncomfortable. I am generally not a fan of the sensation of any liquid going up my nose. However, I was pleasantly surprised with how fine the FEND mist is. Because the mist is so fine, it was easy and comfortable to inhale. Both of my kids also had a pleasant experience trying it out. Using FEND feels like a literal breath of fresh air.

FEND even offers a Breathe Better Challenge with a money back guarantee on your first purchase if you consistently use FEND for 21 days and are unsatisfied with its benefits!

Where To Purchase FEND Nasal Spray

FEND Nasal Spray is available to purchase at hellofend.com. Save 15% on all orders of FEND on hellofend.com with promo code MOM15. Offer is valid through 12/31/22 (To keep the savings going, subscribe now to always get 15% off and free shipping for as long as you’re subscribed!)

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