Yay, it’s that time again! We’re sharing another Weekly Roundup post to list some of the best products on the market. Every product shown here was evaluated by parents, families, and educators, and determined to be among the best in family-friendly media, products, and services.

This week we’re sharing some children’s books, adult books, artwork, baby gear, gear for nursing moms, supplements, and more!

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Total Family Makeover: 8 Practical Steps to Making Disciples at Home
Written by Melissa Spoelstra

In the religious/Christian parenting book, Total Family Makeover, author Melissa Spoelstra gives parents a way—a sort of spiritual track to run on—when it comes to building family discipleship. She focuses on eight key habits of growth:

• Spending Time in Prayer
• Reading God’s Word
• Growing Through a Mentoring Relationship
• Finding Community in the Church
• Serving Others
• Taking Time to Rest
• Giving Back to God
• Sharing Your Faith

Adult Books:
Parenting – General

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A New Life Begins!: The Adventures of Zealy and Whubba
Written by Roe DePinto; Illustrated by Robin Gulack

Meet Zealy and Whubba, two unlikely friends that are more adorable than they are unique! The escapades of growing up in The Adventures of Zealy and Whubba, will melt your children’s hearts (as well as yours) with their smiles of innocent love and kindness toward one another. The little life lessons of caring, sharing, loving and protecting one another as they grow closer with each episode of their early growing years, will teach your children the importance of family and friendships from very early on in their lives. Safety lessons in their environment are also paramount to survive in their little worlds as well. Let these two little ambassadors, our fluffy, silky white sealpup and precious, little sleek-skinned orca, bring the message of love into your child’s daily living! Watch for more Zealy and Whubba to come!

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Zealy’s Very First Swim: The Adventures of Zealy and Whubba Book 2 Series 1
Written by Roe De Pinto; Illustrated by Robin Gulack

In this second book, Zealy’s very first encounter with surviving in the water and learning how to swim is a true life lesson for all little ones to master. Zealy’s daddy and Whubba, her favorite pal, protect and watch over Zealy as she ventures out to try something new and vitally important for a little sealpup to perfect. Our two little characters in this adventure grow even closer as they have a fun day together not just splish-splashing but learning to swim, learning to love one another and learn to lots of tricks in the water as well. zealy learns to dive and even ride on Whubba’s back as daddy watches over the two enjoying one another. Your child will float right along with them, laughing and joining in the fun! Watch for more of their escapades coming soon!

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace: A Guided Imagery Meditation for Physical & Spiritual Wellness
Written by Award-Winning Stress Relief Expert Susie Mantell

This Award-Winning and Bestselling stress relief audiobook (CD) instantly soothes away worry, depression and pain. An oasis from a stressful day or prelude to deep, restful sleep, stress relief expert Susie Mantell’s exquisitely soothing guided meditation is used in The Mayo Clinic, Betty Ford Center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Canyon Ranch, and Fortune 500 companies. Like an easy chair, Mantell’s comforting narration carries listeners into soft, effortless relaxation.

Adult Books:
Body, Mind & Spirit

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StarPassage: Book One: The Relic
Written by Clark Rich Burbidge; Illustrated by Karl C. Hepworth

The story opens in late January 1879, Zululand, South Africa. A young couple seem out of place and time as they struggle for their lives down ‘Fugitives Drift’ to escape the surrounding danger of the battle of Isandlwana and their shadowy pursuers. It then jumps to present day California where we meet the Carson family. Jim, his wife, Natalie, and teenage children Tim and Martie have enjoyed being ‘the closest family ever’ until recently. They have all become casualties of war. His battle with traumatic injury and resulting PTSD has unhinged their lives and triggered Natalie’s slowly spiraling depression. Tim and Martie feel helpless and adrift as they struggle to find stable ground. Hope and grief surface as the family attempts to prepare for the Christmas season. A delightful tree decorating tradition, that has always brought them together, ends in another pointless argument. Tim and Martie are desperate for answers. They discover an ancient relic that had come to the family under mysterious circumstances four years previous may be their only hope. The relic seems to be aware of their family’s plight and has the power to transport those who possess it, and strictly follow its directions, to various points in history. Tim and Martie must face their own fears and piece together the puzzle presented by the relic to salvage their family. Each ‘StarPassage’ is fraught with the natural danger of being thrust into a historical moment completely unprepared. They must quickly learn how to survive in each historic setting while pursuing their quest to learn the relic’s purpose. Their experiences in revolutionary era America, an impossibly desperate pioneer expedition in the old west and a doomed ocean liner during World War I push the family to the brink of destruction. Through each passage they also become aware of dark forces that seek to possess the power of the relic for their own purposes. These relentless, malevolent ‘Trackers’ will stop at nothing to achieve their goal to escape their everlasting prison and gain control of the world. Each passage becomes a desperate race, whose timing is unpredictably subject to the whim of the relic, to discover its purpose before being captured and enslaved forever in history.

Young Adult Books:
Historical Fiction

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Sailing Back To Ellis Island: The Enjella Adventure Series
Written by Jane F. Collen; Illustrated by David Trumble

A time traveling Fairytale spun from real immigrants’ experiences, SAILING BACK TO ELLIS ISLAND is a Fairy’s-eye-view of the U.S. immigration process in the early 1900s.

A mysterious note pinned to Bennett’s pajama shirt starts this magical learning adventure. With a flick of her wand, Enjella twists time and sends the Fairy Four back to Ellis Island in the early 1900s. Chaotic, crowded conditions, and the bewildering sounds of the many different languages spoken by the immigrants all create confusion. Can Fairy magic help prevent the immigrants from getting lost in the complicated process?

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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Milkies Nursing Blend – Breastfeeding Supplement

Nursing Blend is an all-natural dietary supplement that contains a blend of herbs that have been used for centuries by nursing mothers when a boost in breast milk supply is needed, including fenugreek and fennel seed. And, by providing a unique combination of whole fenugreek seed powder along with a concentrated fenugreek seed extract, Nursing Blend offers an equivalent dose of 2 grams of fenugreek in each daily dose. Nursing Blend also includes herbs that provide calming effects for mom and baby, including chamomile and anise.

Nursing Blend is the only dietary supplement that combines herbal support for breast milk production with the vitamin and mineral support that nursing moms need to produce quality breast milk. Now that you are breastfeeding you need higher levels of certain nutrients to keep both you and your baby healthy. Nursing Blend was scientifically-designed by doctors and nutritionists to specifically meet the nutritional needs of nursing mothers and their babies and to aid in milk production. In addition, Nursing Blend is endorsed by leading lactation specialist and MD, Dr. Kathleen Marinelli.

Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Babies

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Dream Nursing Tank

The Dream Nursing Tank offers full length style, full time support in the ultimate nursing bra and tank in one. Perfect for wearing at home or on-the-go, whether you’re pregnant or nursing, you can opt to wear it alone with your favorite jeans, or under a sweater with a cozy pair of leggings.

– The ultimate in comfort and full support
– Built-in, molded, double layer cotton, full support nursing bra
– Removable foam inserts for discretion
– Premium cotton tank and discreet nursing clips make it ideal for inner or outerwear
– Hip-length, fitted, yet not clingy – provides great tummy coverage
– Tank ruching detail and under-bust seaming provide a flattering shape
– Certified in accordance with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, which means it has been tested and verified as free from harmful levels of more than 300 substances

Gear & Accessories:
Clothing

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Courage From The Heart
Written by Glenna C. Orr

Courage From The Heart evolved through years of inspiration from children, those individuals who had a lifetime of memories to share, and America’s finest…the men and women in uniform who serve in The United States Armed Forces. The characters in my fifth book exemplify a nature to give of themselves and to care for others. Courage From The Heart remembers and pays tribute to the United States Army and Navy Nurses who were stationed at several U.S. base hospitals in the Philippines from 1941-1945. These women nurses that were sent into combat were strong, confident, and kind-their kindness was framed in courage.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Non-Fiction – General

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Car Seat Sun Shield

The Britax Car Seat Sun Shield is an excellent way to keep your car seat cool and to it protect from damaging UV sun rays with its durable, reflective material. The Britax Car Seat Sun Shield is designed to slip on and off your car seat easily for everyday use and folds up compactly for easy storage. It has a universal fit to be used on all Britax car seats and most other car seat brands.

Gear & Accessories:
Miscellaneous

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Britax Car Seat Travel Cart

The Britax Car Seat Travel Cart is a convenient alternative when traveling through airports with your car seat and child in tow. Car seats attach effortlessly using the car seat LATCH connectors, the same connectors that secure your car seat tightly to your vehicle. When storing the Britax Car Seat Travel Cart, its compact fold allows it to fit into small spaces, including most airplane overhead compartments. With its durable steel frame design and easy-glide wheels, the Britax Car Seat Travel Cart can be used with children harnessed in car seats for short travel distances. The raised platform protects the car seat from contacting the ground, while the one-hand telescoping handle adjusts to fit any height caregiver. The Britax Car Seat Travel Cart accommodates all Britax Convertibles and Harnessed Booster seats, and most other brands. No assembly required.

Gear & Accessories:
Miscellaneous

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California Kelp

Adventurous Art for Big Imaginations! Dream Big Art is colorful art that capture kid’s imaginations and takes them to their favorite dreams. Dream Big Art is printed on cotton canvas using high quality printers and eco-solvent inks. Dream Big Art can be hung without any heavy frames, so they are safe for a child’s space and inviting for imaginations to step right in!

Dream Big Art’s 20″x32″ stretched canvas uses light weight wood and comes with two hanging hooks on the back for easy hanging.

Miscellaneous:
Inspirational, Motivational or Self-Improvement Product

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Mubu the Morph
Written by Stephen Nawotniak; Illustrated by Jeffrey Perdziak

Go on a rhyming adventure with Mubu as he learns through trial and error the secret to being his best self. Vibrant colors and a playful tone amp up the fun factor in Stephen Nawotniak’s engaging story that’s sure to ignite the imaginations of children and adults alike. Illustrated by Jeffrey Scott Perdziak and published by People Ink Press, Mubu the Morph is suitable for children in grades K to 3 and the people who love them.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Mubu’s Christmas
Written by Stephen Nawotniak; Illustrated by Jeffrey Perdziak

Mubu and his friend Kookoo-ah-choo live out their values of friendship and sharing talents with others in this holiday tale. Kookoo uses her gift of song to lift the spirits of people around the town. Mubu earnestly advocates for Kookoo with Santa. This story speaks to the spirit of Christmas and how we can spread it to others.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Blue Mubu
Written by Stephen Nawotniak; Illustrated by Jeffery Scott Perdziak

The third book in the Mubu the Morph series, Blue Mubu is a heartwarming children’s book on emotions. The message is how gratitude and thankfulness help how we feel, even when we are sad. Blue Mubu encourages conversations on emotions between children and their parents, as well as teachers and caregivers.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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