Champ and Major: First Dogs (Picture Book for Kids and Dog Lovers!)

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America has two new first dogs! Meet Champ and Major, the Biden family fur kids.

Champ is excited to go back to the White House. He got to visit it when his dad was the vice president, before the family adopted Major, and he knows about all the important work that happens there. Major is going to be the first shelter dog to live in the White House, and Champ can’t wait to show his little brother around.

This adorable dog book is currently the #1 Best Seller in Children’s Books on Amazon. Available in Hardcover, Kindle Edition and Audiobook. Go HERE to get a preview and order your own copy.

FREE SCOOB! Movie Watch at Home Party Printables

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Scooby-Doo fans, tonight is the night! The home premiere night, that is!

The new SCOOB! Movie is available to rent or buy right now! Use this link to watch the trailer and get your copy. It’s $19.99 to rent for 48 hours or $24.99 to own it forever!

Make sure you download this FREE SCOOB! Movie Watch at Home Party Pack.

The free 44-page printable download includes:

  • Paper Cutouts
  • Recipes
  • Quizzes
  • SCOOB! Coloring Sheets
  • Mini Posters
  • and more!

Use this link to get the SCOOB! movie and this link to download the free SCOOB! movie party pack!

7 Adorable Jigsaw Puzzles for Dog Lovers

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If you are looking for an activity while you and your family are isolated at home, why not dig in to a new jigsaw puzzle. These adorable and entertaining dog and puppy puzzles are sure to beat the blues. Here are our recommendations to help relieve some stress and put a smile on your face during these difficult times.

All items are in-stock and prices are accurate at time of publication, but may be subject to change. Free 2-day shipping on most items.

Dean Russo Dog is Love 300 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle $13

AlphaDogs 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle $18.95

Momo The Dog 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle $13.99

Mudpuppy Hot Dogs A-Z 1000 Piece Dog Jigsaw Puzzle $20

Beach Dogs 300 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle $14.99

Dogs in The Park 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle $21.95

The Puppy Gang’s All Here 300 Large Piece Jigsaw Puzzle $10.99

New Book Series for PAW Patrol Fans and Dog Lovers

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Calling Paw Patrol fans and all dog lovers! Doggy Defenders is brand new National Geographic Kids picture book series debuting with four amazing canine heroes.

In each read-aloud picture book, kids can follow the real-life adventures of dogs with jobs as they help their communities and save the day. We thought we’d be among the first to spread the word, since the only thing we might love more than dogs is encouraging a love of reading. And, it also happens to be National Read A Book Day today!

Stella the Search Dog  Courageous(and ridiculously cute!) bloodhound Stella spends an exciting day at work as a Virginia police search dog, tracking scent trails, riding in a helicopter, and even saving a lost hiker.

Dolley the Fire Dog  Learn all about Dolley’s important role as a fire dog in Loudoun County, Virginia as this Labrador retriever visits the site of a fire, trains to sniff out flammable items, and teaches kids about fire safety.

Willow the Therapy Dog  Willow is a rescued greyhound and a therapy dog in Washington, D.C. Willow has a very important job cheering people up and making them feel better and shares her day with young readers as she visits a hospital, helps children read at a library book party, and brings smiles to people who need them.

Tiger the Police Dog  Together with his handler Aida, Belgian Malinois Tiger is a member off the Washington, D.C. police department. Readers join Tiger on a typical day “on the job” where he visits a police academy, trains to sniff out important items, patrols famous landmarks, and keeps us all safe.

We think these make a great gift for your favorite young reader, dog lover and teacher to add to their bookshelves! Shop online here or at your local bookshop.

Also be sure to check out Daisy’s Big List of Dog Books for more ideas.

Christmas in July: Plan Your Holiday Photo Cards Now

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Every year I say I’m going to plan ahead and NOT wait til the last minute to order my winter holiday cards, but things come up…I get busy and forget. I’m sure you can relate!

This year, our newest blog sponsor, Basic Invite, is here to help us all do better, with a Christmas in July reminder: Summer is a great time to plan out and capture your family and pet photos for your Christmas cards and holiday cards.

They are also offering a 30% OFF discount to our readers so read on to learn more!

You might be thinking. “How can I do holiday photos when all my Christmas decorations are packed away?!?”

It’s easier than you think. All you need is a few simple props, like some Santa hats and mini trees from Michaels or the Dollar Store. Walgreens still has Red Noses for sale at many locations (check by the registers).

Any string of fairy lights will help set the scene, or take the photos you love and add some sparkly touches with filters in your favorite photo app or software.

Look around for items you already have that might work. This is a GREAT excuse to get some matching pajamas for your family and pets!

Your Christmas cards don’t even have to have a holiday theme. Summertime is beach, pool and vacation time, so remember to take a few nice shots with the family (and pets, of course) so that you can share your memories with friends and family when you send out your cards this winter. Any great family photos YOU love will make the perfect images for your cards.

There are tons of themes and templates to choose from, so it’s almost a no-brainer once you have your favorite digital photos picked out!

Basic Invite is one of the few card websites with almost unlimited color options and instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the littlest detail. This is what really sets them apart from almost any other online stationery company.

And if you have a business, or are in charge of ordering business Christmas cards this year, now is the time to get it done. You can get really creative with cards that fit the personality and tone of your business!

Whether you are ordering cards and invites for business or family, you want to make sure your cards look their very best, right?

Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows you the ability to order a printed custom sample of your actual card or invitation so you can see exactly how it will print as well as the paper quality before you ever have to place your final order.

You can also choose from over 40 different envelope colors. That will really help your cards stand out!

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Hopefully all this has motivated you to get started on Christmas and holiday cards, invites and more, now rather than waiting til the last minute.

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