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A Special Thank You to Minky Chic for providing a product to facilitate my review! When it comes to my babies I love to get things that are silky and adorable. And nothing is more silky and adorable than baby blankets! And I can never have too many! I was recently given the opportunity to review a super silky minky & satin blanket from Minky Chic! Minky Chic is a company of love, a love of everything plush! Minky Chic is a one-woman, home-based business. All items are handmade in my personal studio. I am a perfectionist and strive very hard to make sure all blankets meet my own high standards as well as those of my consumers. As a mother myself I know how important baby blankets in particular can be. Security blankets are a wonderful part of childhood, providing a sense of ownership and safety in a nice warm and very soft package. After making my first minky blanket I became fascinated with the fabric. I began researching it’s history and found out that minky fabric was first used to make mostly stuffed animals, changing pad covers and shopping cart seat covers. Then came the blankets and its popularity soared. It has created a rage in all markets and is much loved by all who have discovered it. At Minky Chic I provide a wide assortment of minky products for all ages. Minky blankets and pillows are great additions to any living room, family room or bedroom. Minky blankets are also great additions to a teenagers room or college dorm room. Everyone can find a blanket they’ll love at Minky Chic. From the moment it came out of the shipping box I knew I was in love! Not only do they stitch with love, but they pack it with love too! The blanket came wrapped in tissue paper, and a satin ribbon. I love hand made items just because you know there was love put behind it…it wasn’t machine made, it was made by someones hands, and you know they take pride in their work, the Minky Chic blanket is no exception! Silky satin on one side, soft minky fabric on the other and trimmed in silk makes this blanket super cuddly! And the 30×40 size makes it big enough to last the whole first year and possible beyond (depending on your child’s size). I choose a brown color because it is a neutral and it can go with any gender or theme! Being a tad thicker, it is unusually cool to the touch, but warms nicely to match your little ones temperature. This satin will soften more and more over time as washed and yet will hold up well over multiple washings. All minkys are made of 100% Polyester making them both hypoallergenic and fade resistant. Minky blankets are far superior to fleece and even cotton as fibers will not break down over time with multiple washings. I love this blanket and am excited to share Minky Chic with you! Minky Chic has so many designs & styles to choose from! And even if you don’t like the satin, they have two sided minky blankets to choose from! They also do embroidery, pillows & pet products! Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links with fund the Mom of 3 Boys blog. I have received a product(s) for review purposes only, however I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. Minky Chic has not influenced the editorial nature of this post, and No other compensation was received. Please see our disclosure policy for more information. Now that you know all about Minky Chic, its time to win your own! Just fill in the form below for your chance to win!

Talk about a moving and emotional story! I’m still fortunate enough to have my mother with me; this book is just a heart breaker. I read this book in two sittings, captured by Lois’ honesty and vulnerability and the sincerity of her desire to understand her mother as well as herself as her mother’s daughter. Lois opens her heart and provides the reader a view inside the strong emotions accompanying her journey through her mothers bout with breast cancer. It is hard to read the book without feeling her pain and traveling along with her on her journey to peace. Such a wonderful, candid record of the need for love between mother and daughter. Reading the book will help many, many daughters when their time comes to say good-bye. By having the courage to record her feelings and then artistically pull them together into The Last Violet, Lois has opened a door to the heart for all daughters. This book also brings us daughters reminders that we can’t live our mother’s lives for them. They must make the decision on whether to fight for their lives and continue living or withdrew from life altogether and consign themselves to die. Her understanding of herself and at her mother’s decision not to fight her cancer makes us all realize how precious life is and why we must hold to it if our natures allowed us to. Lois has offered a Mom of 3 Boys Follower the chance to win this beautiful book!! This giveaway is open to residents in US; 18+. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm before a forfeit is assumed. Giveaway is part of the MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY which runs May 1, 2012 – May 12, 2012 @ 11:59PM (EST).
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Food Psych is created and hosted by Eating Counselor and Dietitian Nutritionist Christy Harrison. Christy leads discussions with various guests about their relationships with self-care, food, body image, acceptance and feminism. The podcast champions a ‘health at every size’ perspective, as Christy shares her own experiences with eating disorders and recovery and her transition into the world of food writing. Recent episodes have discussed topics such as COVID-19 and diet culture; helping children achieve intuitive eating; emotional eating; diet culture recovery; plus fatphobia and breaking boundaries.
Ted Health
Who doesn’t love a Ted Talk? And if you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, it certainly isn’t too late to get involved. This podcast brings you everything from daily health habits to the latest medical breakthroughs. Ted Health podcasts offers an innovative platform where researchers and doctors share their insights and discoveries about wellbeing and medicine. Tune in to learn about how our emotions impact the health of our hearts; the future of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy; how we could teach our bodies to heal faster; and health care for the most vulnerable.
Things You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask A Doctor
‘Things You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask A Doctor’ is an informative medical podcast, bringing you the answers to some of the Internet’s most frequently searched medical questions. Each episode features a new doctor who shares their experiences and answers questions from the worldwide web. From adult gastroenterology to pregnancy woes or sex and cancer, this podcast is an excellent option for anyone who has trouble speaking honestly to doctors. Even if that’s not you, this podcast is still a great medical learning resource, whether you’re deciding if you should see a throat doctor, or learning about prostate health.
Hurdle
Join Emily Abbate for the well-being boost you’ve been craving. Here you’ll find inspirational stories from people who’ve overcome challenges in their life by using wellness to ride out the storm. Each week Emily interviews a range of entertaining guests, from famous athletes to accomplished CEOs. Emily is on a wellness mission to get you feeling your best self, using mindfulness and motivational stories. Episodes have delved into topics such as exercising during the quarantine; how to navigate feeling overwhelmed; plus wellness chats with two time Olympic gold medalist Natasha Hastings.
The Natural State
Dr Anthony Gustin is the brains behind ‘The Natural State’; he is also the founder of ‘Perfect Keto’. During each episode, Anthony discusses how we can all seek to reclaim our health, with a simple focus on the right foods. Each week Anthony interviews industry experts and health influencers to bring you all the latest tips and advice. The podcast serves up complex ideas using simple explanations, meaning it’s accessible for all. Anthony discusses topics such as ketosis for losing weight, healing chronic health conditions and regulating hormones. To boost your health and regain your energy, The Natural State has all the answers.
The Food Heaven Podcast
The Food Heaven Podcast is hosted by dietitian nutritionists (and best pals) Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez. Come join them to chat with nutritional experts about how we can all seek to live healthier lifestyles. Topics covered on the show include mental health, body image, culture and food, and health at all sizes. Learn about how to stay nourished during chaotic times; how to cultivate self-compassion. Here you’ll get the latest on controversial foods and the racial exclusion present in dietetics. Ever wondered how to achieve balanced eating on a budget? Want to know if BMI actually is as important as they say? Wendy and Jessica have all these answers and a whole lot more.
Ten Percent Happier
Dan Harris describes himself as a ‘fidgety, skeptical ABC newsman who had a panic attack live on Good Morning America!’ The event led him to an art that he had previously dismissed as ‘ridiculous’ – that art was meditation. Dan has written a book and produced an app about meditation (for skeptics), and these awesome podcast episodes continue with the same themes. Episodes discuss a whole range of exciting topics including Buddhism without beliefs; working on your happiness; building a meditation practice; and how to thrive during times of stress. Keen to learn meditation to de-stress but just can’t take it seriously? Dan will help you banish your preconceptions and say hello to zen life.

Special screenings of “Vampirina” will take place at movie theaters across the U.S. on Saturday, October 21; Thursday, October 26; and Saturday, October 28, as part of “Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party!,” presented by Fathom Events. The screening events will include a never-before-seen episode of “Vampirina,” a costume party for kids and families, with more to be announced soon. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 22, at FathomEvents.com/DisneyJunior.
Set in a Pennsylvania neighborhood, the series stars Lauren Graham, James Van Der Beek and Isabella Crovetti as the Hauntley family, friendly vampires who have recently moved from their home in Transylvania. The stories follow Vampirina (aka “Vee”) as she faces the joys and trials of being the new kid in town including making friends and attending a new school in the human world. Along the way, Vee learns that it may be easier to blend in with her peers, but it’s more valuable to celebrate the qualities that make each individual unique.

Since the dawn of time, Minions have served (and accidentally eliminated) history’s most despicable villains. After their latest explosive mistake leaves them without an evil leader, the Minions fall into a deep depression. With the tribe on the brink of collapse, three unlikely heroes – Kevin, Stuart, and Bob – embark on a journey to find a new big boss. When their quest leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill, our three heroes must face their biggest challenge yet: saving all of Minionkind…from annihilation.
The boys absolutely LOVED the Despicable Me movies…so I knew they would like the Minions movie. They’ve actually been asking when it comes out…and it’s been all my little one has watched for the past week! No really, like 2-3 times a day.
The movie opens at the dawn of time and the birth of the minions’. Then whisks us through their history and all the screw ups with various villains throughout the ages. After traveling through the centuries, the movie settles down in the late 1960s where we meet Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock). You can expect plenty of pop culture references, lots of explosions and a great soundtrack with classic tracks from The Beatles, The Doors & The Rolling Stones. The Minions get plenty of song-and-dance numbers to these classics.
I’m not much into slapstick, which is prob why these movies aren’t on my top 10 fave list. Because of the Minions…well, language & communication skill, just like in the Despicable Me movies expect a lot of slap stick comedy. Now my husband and the boys love slap stick and the movie had them laughing over and over. Overall I thought it was entertaining and had it’s funny moments…And I know my kiddos would agree with me.
Extras:
Three new MINIONS mini movies
Cro-Minion
Competition
Blinky Nelson Unpacified
Behind The Goggles – segment takes you to the history and the evolution of these characters with writer Brian Lynch discussing how much he had always wanted to incorporate Comic-Con-eque elements into the story with the VillainCon idea.
Boss Office – it’s more of Illumination’s Chris Meledandri discussing the origin of the company and the talents involved.
You can Pre-Order | Purchase your own Minions Movie Blu-Ray on Amazon and other top retailers.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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