Gift giving season is quickly approaching and I have a wonderful gift idea for the teacher, parent, or office supply guru in your life: a Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener.  You may recall that I wrote a review of this pencil sharpener last year.  Well, I am happy to report that this pencil sharpener is still going strong in our home and has enabled many homework sessions since then.

These manual pencil sharpeners come in a wide array of colors and can be purchased here.  There are significant discounts if you buy them in multiples.  Also note that the site offers free shipping, which is always a plus, right?

I am excited to announce that I am holding another giveaway for a Classroom Friendly Pencil Sharpener in the color of your choice ($24.99 value)!

Disclosure: A sample was provided in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own.  We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

With an estimated 4 billion fans, soccer is the most popular sport in the world.  One of the reasons why its popularity is so widespread is that you basically only need a ball and a flat surface to play.  For soccer players like my son, soccer balls come and go.  If it starts to go flat, we use our pump to add air to it; when a ball starts to show wear, we buy a new one.  However, for soccer players in disadvantaged communities, soccer balls are not as easy to come by.  One World Play Project recognized this problem and developed a ball that never needs a pump and never goes flat: the One World Futbol.

The unpoppable One World Futbol is made of a cross-linked, closed-cell foam formula.  It is ultra-durable, nearly-indestructible, and unpoppable!  This ball never needs a pump and never goes flat, even when driven over or punctured.  When my son heard this, he immediately wanted me to drive over it so we could test it out.  Luckily, you do not have to attempt to destroy your own ball because the company made its own video to prove their claims.

Pretty amazing, right?

My son tried out the One World Futbol and we can tell that it is one tough ball that will last a long time.  It is definitely firmer and feels denser than a regular soccer ball.  These soccer balls would be a good investment for schools, where balls usually have a short lifetime.  With the holidays coming up, a One World Futbol would be a welcome gift for any soccer fan.

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When I first heard that Chris Tomlin’s newest album was called “Holy Roar”, I had never heard that term before.  According to Tomlin, Holy Roar is “the freedom, the experience, the wonder of worship. It is seeing the church come together, hands lifted to God, pouring out our praise with an eternal song in our hearts. It’s every voice together, changing the way we worship.”

After listening to the album, I can say that “Holy Roar” perfectly embodies the worship songs in Tomlin’s latest release.  The title song is an upbeat, catchy anthem.  The chorus explains it all:

A HOLY ROAR / REACHING FOR HEAVEN/ OUR PRAISE POURED OUT / WITH RECKLESS ABANDON /

OUR WORSHIP GOD / IS WHOLLY YOURS

I was also excited to see that a song that I am already familiar with, “Resurrection Power”, is included on this album.  Chris Tomlin has so many songs that are considered Christian “classics”.  I predict that many of the other songs from this album will be added to this collection.

Holy Roar is set to be released on October 26, 2018 and can be purchased here.

Chris Tomlin is one of the most heralded singer-songwriters in the world who has amassed an impressive body of work. He has sold more than 8 million albums, 11.3 million digital tracks with 16 #1 singles. Chris is one of only four artists ever to receive the Sound Exchange Digital Radio Award for over 1 Billion digital radio streams, others include Justin Timberlake, Pitbull and Garth Brooks. 

The Grammy® winner’s list of music awards include an American Music Award, 3 Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, a BMI Songwriter of the Year Award and more. Chris’ concert tours have sold-out venues in major cities including New York City’s Madison Square Garden, The Forum in Los Angeles, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and Red Rocks in Denver, among others. This spring, Chris marked another career milestone by launching his own imprint record label, Bowyer & Bow, in partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group.

I have a quick giveaway to enter to win a copy of Chris Tomlin’s Holy Roar CD, so enter today!

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):  Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller/FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again.  Winner is subject to eligibility verification.

Disclosure: I received samples in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own.

Is it too early to talk about stocking stuffers?  I try to find little practical gifts to use as stocking stuffers throughout the year, so I am going to say it is not too early even though it is only October.  I hope to feature various stocking stuffer ideas in the upcoming weeks.  Today I want to share with you a new-to me-product that would be a useful and appreciated stocking stuffer: IntelliDent Toothbrush Shields.

Toothbrushes are susceptible to contamination because they are typically kept in the bathroom where there are multiple surface and airborne microbes.  Storing a toothbrush in a cup on the bathroom counter, or enclosed in a dark space like a medicine cabinet creates a perfect breeding ground for germs.  Not to gross you out too much, but toilets can cause contamination within a six-foot radius!  IntelliDent Toothbrush Shields are breathable, quick drying shields that are laboratory tested to be a 99.9% effective barrier against bacteria.

IntelliDent Toothbrush Shields are disposable, and effective for up to seven days.

We tried one out on my son’s electric toothbrush and the fit was perfect.  I could see these shields also being really helpful when packing a toothbrush for travel.  Anything that helps reduce the chance of illness is a good idea in my book!

IntelliDent also makes Mouth Guard Shields.  The idea is the same, except they are sized for dental devices or mouthguards.  They would be perfect for k’s Invisalign trays.

IntelliDent products are sold at Walgreens and CVS, so look for them on your next shopping trip.  Seriously, tuck some away for stocking stuffers!

I am also pleased to announce that I am hosting a giveaway for you to win three 10 ct. boxes of IntelliDent Toothbrush Shields:

Disclosure: I received a free sample in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own.

As you may recall, the kids and I had so much fun reviewing the Japan Candy Box.  Therefore, when I was contacted about reviewing a Kawaii Box, I did not hesitate to say yes.  The concept is similar, but the Kawaii Box is a monthly subscription box focused on all things kawaii, or “cute”.

We received the September box to review, and the theme was “Travel With Sumikko Gurashi”.  I have been a fan of Sanrio for as long as I can remember, and this relatively newer set of characters makes me smile.  Sumikko Gurashi literally translates to “living in a corner”.  I am not exactly sure what that means, but this line is adorable!

I was thrilled that a Sumikko Gurashi notepad, plushie, and travel badge were all included in this month’s box.  I think I am going to have to fight with my daughter over these items. 🙂

Not surprisingly, my son was immediately drawn to the Happy Nikukyu Paw Gummies.  These gummies are soda flavored, which makes them unique and fun to eat.  Going along with the “cute dog” theme, is this pad of Inu Sticky Notes.

Gudetama is a Sanrio character that I have been seeing a lot of lately.  I personally do not see the appeal of a character who is a “lazy egg”, but these stickers are pretty funny.

Items featuring unicorns still seem to be quite popular.  Any unicorn fan is sure to love this Unicorn Pen With Light, Sweet Unicorn Gel Pen, and Unicorn Washi Tape.

For those us who cannot have enough decorative tape, this month’s box also included a Sparkly Deco Tape Set.

Kawaii Box offers different lengths of subscriptions at varying price points ($17.90-$19.90/month) and shipping is free!  This would make a wonderful gift for anyone who would appreciate a box of cuteness delivered to their doorstep every month.

Enter today for a chance to win a Kawaii Box for yourself!
LimByLim Kawaii Box Giveaway