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Tips and Tricks

Countdown your special events in 2023 with Funko Advent Calendars

Erin Sluka
Countdown your special events in 2023 with FUNKO Advent Calendars

When you hear of advent calendars, you may think of 24 days before Christmas. Now, when I hear advent calendars, I just think countdown to excitement and special memories to be made. With the Funko’s The Office advent calendar, my teen thinks of collectibles! This is because Christmas is not the only fun event we count down to in the year.

The grandkids may countdown to Grandparent visits or kids want to countdown their birthdays. Teens want to countdown to age 16 or graduation day. Because Funko has advent calendars that are not Santa chocolates, you can use them all year round. Send one to family before they come visit you or enter retirement. Like all of the occasions I mentioned, these calendars make the anticipation that much more fun.

Each day, open the door to a mini Funko collectible relatable to its feature. Any guesses what we will open with The Office on the last day? My bets are on, Belsnickel!

Know anyone with a special event in 2023 who loves The Offie, Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter (to name a few)? Send them a Funko countdown in advance!

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Replay your memories with a video book from Heirloom! 

Erin Sluka
Replay your memories with a video book from Heirloom! 

It is one thing to see photos of loved ones over special occasions – the Holiday cards, wedding announcements and new baby or home photos when you can’t be close. But, what elevates a good photo is voice and movement. Heirloom is you video book, like a photo book, but when you open it a screen plays videos and sound that was meant for you to watch.

You upload a video or create a file containing multiple videos or photos that will play as a slideshow and pick a cover! There are covers for all occasions. I chose the Wedding cover so I can document all the planning, meet ups and celebrations that will lead up to my little sisters wedding this June as her Maid of Honor. I have already captured dress try on day and will have meeting days, bridal showers and bachelorette party as well as getting ready. Then I can put them in order in a file and upload them into a book and gift this summer. I will make sure to share on my social media how it all turns out.

As a customer to start, with all of your photos/videos ready to go, head to Heirloom, upload, find a cover and send the book. A 10 minute playback is $49.99 and 20 minutes is an extra $20 ($69.99). The book ships free and it plays right away as the book is opened. You can add gift box options as well so it arrived in a very classy box and wrap. You can skip the gift wrap if sending to yourself to wrap and gift. This is such a great gift for family and friends who have to be away for holidays and special occasions. Start today at Heirloom.

Books Reviews

Once Upon A Book Club for Young Adult and Adult Readers

Erin Sluka
Once Upon A Book Club for Young Adult and Adult Readers

Of all the book clubs I have experienced, this one tops them all. Subscribers of Once Upon a Book Club receive a newly released novel and wrapped gifts labeled with page numbers. As they read the featured book, they are prompted to only open the gifts when they reach the specified page number. And these gifts do not disappoint!

This is a book box from the Young Adult selection. The book that came was, The Lost Ticket. The gifts are below and are cleverly woven within the story so they really do make sense, bringing the story to life. Any reader is going to love their box!

You can shop for different subscriptions and collections, including seasonal choices. Make this a special gift for the book lover on your gift list this season. Shop Once Upon a Book Club today!

Healthy Living

2023 Goal Planning, Family Planning and Fitness Planners

Erin Sluka

A new year and new commitments! My son is now in High School and involved in Leadership, Golf and Basketball this year. Sports is a bigger commitment come high school and in Leadership they are always planning events and projects for the student body. Between work and getting my son to and from school, practices and events I literally have to pencil in time for workouts, lunch with my sister and other activities I was used to doing on a whim before working full time at the high school where my son attends. I needed a 2023 Happy Planer in my life for daily life and goal planning!

2023 Goal Planning, Family Planning and Fitness Planners

How beautiful is this Bloom Into You planner cover? What makes a Happy Planner so special, besides helping us stay organized on on track, are the covers. Happy Planner has many cover options as well as layouts. I have the 2023 Wellness Layout. Like the Gratitude layout, these planners include stickers, journals, and accessories will give you motivation and reminders to nurture your well-being.

No matter who you have on your Holiday gift list, chances are one of the Happy Planner layouts will benefit them. They have planners made for students, Teachers, parents, wellness, work, meal-planning, budgeting and more! Shop planners in the layout and design that works best for you at Happy Planner’s website. You can also buy Happy Planners on Amazon.