National Geographic Presidents Day We the Kids Giveaway

 

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National Geographic  Presidents Day We the Kids  Giveaway

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MarksvilleandMe

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National Geographic Kids Books

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide.

A Rain of Thought, Contest Corner, Deliciously Savvy, Freebies Deals & Steals, Giveaway Gator, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, Honey Can Do It, MarksvilleandMe, My Silly Little Gang, Pink Ninja Blog, Sweeps Madness, The Stuff of Success, This Frugal Grandmom, This Frugal Family, Versatileer

We are giving away all five books listed below to one winner. The giveaway is open to U.S./Canadian residents only.

Weird But True Know-It-All Government: The newest addition to the Weird But True Know-It-All Series! This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works—plus loads of weird but true facts!

1,000 Facts about the White House: Welcome to the White House! Go behind the scenes to get a 360-degree view of America's most famous president’s residence, from how it was built in 1792 and the fire of 1812, to today's state dinners, celebrations, celebrity pets, and more.

Abraham Lincoln (Reader Level 2): Young readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th President of the United States and his historic decision to abolish slavery.

Alexander Hamilton (Reader Level 3): Fans of American history and the hit Broadway play are sure to enjoy the true story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

Sonya Sotomayor (Reader Level 3): Kids will learn about Sonya Sotomayor’s rise to be the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and the trials she faced along the way.

MarksvilleandMe would like to wish all those who enter

Good Luck!

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Disney Princess - The Concert

 

For generations, the music of Disney's princesses has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage with a host of acclaimed Broadway and television stars in Disney Princess - The Concert!

Your every dream will come true as larger-than-life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while these powerhouse talents sing your favorite princess, hero and (yes!) villain songs, and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen.

We invite you to relive your VHS glory days, dress up in your favorite royal attire, and share the joy of Disney with your loved ones at this internationally acclaimed concert experience. Be part of our world at Disney Princess - The Concert!

Songs to include, "How Far I'll Go,""A Whole New World," "Just Around the Riverbend," "Part of Your World," "Almost There," "Let It Go," and more!

Program will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.

19 Cities Nationwide Find the nearest one and purchase your tickets below now. 

Springfield. IL UIS Performing Arts Center on March 6.
Kalamazoo Miller Auditorium on March 9
Chicago Rosemont Theatre on March 10
Fort Wayne Embassy Theatre on March 12.
Detroit Fox Theatre on March 13
Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall on March 17
Denver Buell Theatre on March 19.
Eugene Hult Center on March 26.
Spokane First Interstate Center for the Arts on March 27
Boise Morrison Center for the Performing Arts on March 29
Salt Lake City Eccles Theater on March 30
New Orleans Saenger Theatre on April 4
Birmingham BJCC Concert Hall on April 6
Charlotte Ovens Auditorium on April 12
Atlanta Fox Theatre on April 13
Schenectady Proctors on April 16
Rochester Kodak Center on April 19
Buffalo Shea's Buffalo Theatre on April 20

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review or promote a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

Ruth's Brownies

Years ago I was sent two batches of Ruth's Brownies and I still tell people about them but for some reason, some of my posts went to drafts so I wanted to make sure I was able to repost about these awesome treats. 

Ruth's Brownies... The Perfect Gift

As you can see they come well packaged and make great gifts as is. 

I was able to try both chewy and classic cake-style brownies. I am more of a chewy brownie eater myself but to be honest almost any brownie is game for me. 

Look at all that beautiful chocolate goodness. Each Brownie is 2 in by 2-1/4 in by 1-1/2 in tall and 1 dz Brownies weigh in at 1-1/2 lbs

What I love about brownies is that you can eat them as is or dress them up with ice cream, frosting, jams, whipped cream, or cheesecake topping. No matter what way you like to enjoy them these will fit the bill.

I couldn't resist enjoying one for myself. 

If you aren't into brownies remember Ruth's Brownies also has cookies, biscotti, and gift basket options. There are even gluten-free styles to choose from. A great gift idea any time of the year.

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Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review or promote a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

Samsung 5.9 cu. ft. Capacity Samsung Freestanding Electric Range

This post was originally written on September 3, 2020, but for some reason, it never posted, since we use this every day I wanted to share about our experience with it. 

First of all, I have to say how excited we were to come across this range. Recently our old stove had the oven door shatter due to a mishap with a rolling chair so we had visited a few sites and stores looking at ranges to replace it.  No kidding we had it down to two stoves this very one and another by a different brand. 

We are used to glass cooktops so there was nothing really new here except for the 5th burner which keeps food warm (think gravy, veggies, dips, stews, etc). This fifth burner is great for family meals or for the Holidays.  We love the sleek design and the stainless steel accents, which we are totally new to.  

My favorite part is the hidden element. This is what makes the range so easy to keep clean. As a mom with children and grandchildren, we are always making meals, so clean up needs to be easy. The top wipes clean with little effort and upkeep, the inside is super easy as you don't have to clean around a heating element which makes cleaning tedious. 

I also love the controls, they are easy to use, and the light that lets others know that the cooktop is hot is awesome. All of our children and grandchildren know if that light is on the range is hot. A lifesaver for a family who likes to cook together. 

 

The oven is great and fits two small to medium pans on one shelf, my largest pan can only fit one per shelf, which is OK with me since this is the only way I have ever used it. I do wish that it had come with a third rack for utilizing the whole oven such as when baking cookies, pizza, etc. 

I only have two flaws that could be made better with future models and that is the vent under the controls on the range. Cleaning this area can be dangerous as it has sharp areas. I am used to a smooth surface that cleans just a bit easier than this. Maybe a grated area that can be cleaned without fear or laceration. The second is that the stove can not sit flush with the wall because of the plug. I am thinking of a recessed area so that there is room for the plug.

Disclosure:  MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above as part of a promotion. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. Some of the links in the article may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive compensation.  If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review or promote a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.