Healthy Living, Parenting

Learn how to manage emotions with Upside Delivered curated boxes for kids

Learn how to manage emotions with Upside Delivered curated boxes for kids

I am on my summer break and in a few weeks, we start another school year. Whether at school or in the home, social emotional health is such an important topic for the students and adults! Learning to manage emotions can be helped with simple tools like books and gifts. This brings me to this fantastic box called, The UPside Delivered. This is your toolkit, especially for a year like this.

The UPside delivered

The UPside Delivered are curated boxes for children ages 5-10 years-old were developed by two licensed mental health professionals and educators. They are meant to manage emotions and create calm. Your box has items and guides so you will understand the why and how to use the items in the box.

social emotional

There are 3 boxes to choose from:

The Begin Box (what I have): This box connects thoughts, behaviors and feelings. The box has Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) lessons for parents and five to seven items. Learn that if we change our thoughts, we can change how we feel. If you order multiple months, this will be your first box.

Standard Subscription Box: These are four boxes that you will receive quarterly: The Begin Box, The Find Your Feelings Box, The Move Your Mood Box, and a Create Your Calm Box. 

COVID Coping Box for Kids: This box includes strategies for both adults and children, along with several items for a child to use when coping with different and difficult emotions, including a gratitude journal and worry dolls.

Emotion box

We don’t get a textbook on social-emotional learning as parents so we need all the appropriate help we can get. These boxes are a great tool for us to use as parents to check in with your kids or give some at-home support to learn how to manage emotions.

Visit the UPside Delivered to choose a box that is right for you or send as a gift.

Children's Books

It Will Be OK: A story of empathy, kindness, and friendship Children’s Book

It Will Be OK: A story of empathy, kindness, and friendship Children's Book

It Will Be OK: A story of empathy, kindness, and friendship by Lisa Katzenberger is available for preorder with a February 2, 2021 release.

This is a story of friendship between a giraffe and zebra. Giraffe gets a little anxious when he sees a spider and zebra handles his friends anxiety like a champ. A great story about empathy as a friend to someone struggling and for those who deal with anxiety and can learn to depend on kind friends to get through the emotions.

The end of the book has great examples of kindness and some skill building ideas dealing with anxiety.

Preorder It Will Be OK: A story of empathy, kindness, and friendship on Amazon!

Food/Beverage, Healthy Living

Soothe Your Stomach and Make cocktails with Better Ingredients | SOOV

Soothe Your Stomach and Make cocktails with Better Ingredients | SOOV

When I was younger and had an upset stomach it was always soup and ginger ale to the rescue. The bubbles and broth did something magical to soothe your stomach and has been a go-to for many households for decades. Now that I am a parent myself I read labels and wonder just how a glass or sugary soda was always the right call? I mean, I felt it worked but was there something better?

Then I discovered SOOV, the stomach calming drink. Now there was an option with a lot less sugar and they actually used REAL ginger along with aloe, lemon, mint and chamomile.

SOOV drinks

This feel good drink in a can is great for kids and adults to soothe an upset stomach. However, as a bonus, it can also make a great alternative to sugary sodas as a mixer. The added benefit of the real ingredients can help your cocktail be a bit easier on the stomach. I just add some to a favorite liquor when I need a nightcap or have company.

SOOV cocktails

SOOV has only 6 grams of sugar and you won’t find artificial ingredients, GMO and it is gluten-free. The label? That’s easy and you will recognize every ingredient – water, ginger juice, aloe vera juice, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, mint extract and chamomile extract. Just about 1 1/2 tsp of sugar per can is much better than the almost 9 tsp of sugar in a can of similar sodas. Also, sodas are not including real ginger in the ingredients.

SOOV stomach soothing

Enjoy SOOV as a gentle mixer, stomach ache soother or as a digestive aid after a big meal. You’ll want to have these on hand, especially if you suffer with digestive disorders. My 12 year old has inflammatory, digestive problems and these are fantastic to have on hand. At under $3.50 a can (in the 12 pack) he can affordably trade out a digestive aid/enzyme drug for a can of SOOV and they taste great to him!

Visit SOOV to order a case and keep on hand in your fridge!

Open Giveaways, Valentine's Gifts

The 2021 Valentine Gift Guide – Gift Ideas for those you love

The 2021 Valentine Gift Guide - Gift Ideas for those you love

Welcome to our 2021 Valentine Gift Guide

It is in this post you will find some great gift ideas for those you love. Come back often as I add more and more….


The Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet makes a great edible gift!

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Popcorn Thanks: an activity of gratitude, to help teach families how to cultivate thankful hearts.

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Nomad Goods has quality, yet affordable chargers, cords and more for your devices

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Forts, mazes, puzzles, tunnels and mansions—there’s no limit to what you can create with Make-A-Fort Build Kits

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L.O.L. Surprise! Present Surprise Series 2 – Glitter Shimmer Star Sign Themed Doll with 8 Surprises, Accessories, Dolls.

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Secret Crush Minis Series 2 – Each doll comes in a beautiful heart package that you must crush to unbox with the included candy-themed hammer.

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Little Tikes Rescue Tales Adoptable Pet – realistic pets that need fur-ever homes

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Give the gift of fresh air! Okaysou AirMax8L Air Purifier with Ultra-Duo Two Filters, Medical Grade H13 HEPA for Home Allergies Pets Hair Smokers Odors, Remove 99.97% Mold Dust Pollen VOCs for Large Room.

Save 10% with code 8L10 at https://www.okaysou.com/


This Valentines Day SAVE 20% on all MANSCAPED Products like The Lawn Mower 3.0

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Nordgreen watches for men and women – In the Nordic region, design adheres to a long tradition of creating a product to functionality suit the user for comfort and form that is aesthetically appealing.

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dōTERRA Baby Hair & Body Wash and Diaper Rash Cream is a safe, effective, natural way to cleanse and care for your baby.

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Stick-O Cooking 16-piece Set – This themed magnetic kit inspires kids to assemble and cook delicious foods including an egg, lollipop, candy, carrot, and more.

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Spray Erase– Have fun at home and encourage creativity with Spray Erase’s dry erase spray markers. Makes a great Teachers gift!

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Coffee connoisseurs are in for a treat. Don Pablo Coffee offers superb bourbon-infused coffee that is a game-changer.

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Sonoma Wool, Co – This drying mat is eco-friendly, durable enough to withstand years of use and is made with all-natural, sustainable, and biodegradable fibers.

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With Noot, every watering offers no-fuss organic fertilizing that fuels long lasting, natural growth.

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Greens Steel‘s Beast Tumbler – Reusable Stainless Steel Double Insulated Coffee Tumbler With Straw

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Celebrate the love that surrounds us every day with this lyrical board book that beautifully illustrates John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s world-renowned classic song “All You Need Is Love.”

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Jurlique Rose Body Oil – A lightweight body oil with our signature scent of natural Rose

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