‘VeggieTales’ discs available in time for holidays
Big Idea Entertainment has released two brand-new VeggieTales DVDs as part of its “Family Builders” series. “VeggieTales: Larry Learns to Listen” and “VeggieTales: Bob Lends a Helping Hand” feature more than 70 minutes of family-friendly fun with three stories on each DVD, including two classic bestselling VeggieTales shows, plenty of music and other bonus content.
“VeggieTales: Larry Learns to Listen” is approximately 75 minutes and “VeggieTales: Bob Lends a Helping Hand” is approximately 70 minutes. Each DVD retails for $14.99 and is available at Christian bookstores and other retailers nationwide.
Tummy band targets stretch marks
Designed specifically for wear during the third trimester and the 6 weeks after your baby’s birth, the 2-in-1 Atlas tummy band uplifts the pregnant belly and supports the lower back while reducing swelling and the potential for stretch marks. The band’s unique design expands and shrinks with the wearer, allowing it to swiftly transition right into post pregnancy. After birth, it assumes the role of a supportive postpartum band that helps new mothers lose those extra baby inches faster.
For a list of retailers or to order online, visit www.thebandspecialist.com.
New bears highlight holiday offerings
Build-A-Bear Workshop offers a line of brand-new furry friends, classic characters and holiday traditions this season, featuring gifts that give back, customized presents and fun stocking stuffers.
New animals available for stuffing include Erik, the newest “Happy Feet” character, Alvin and the Chipmunks characters and Peanuts characters such as Snoopy and Woodstock. For those looking to give back, the World Wildlife Fund Fennec Fox, Champ — a Champion Fur Kid, and Read Teddy each provide a portion of their proceeds to a charitable cause.
For the holidays, a patron can purchase a holiday-themed bear, including Happy Hanukkah Midnight Teddy, Ice Skater Artic Polar Bear, and All That Glitters Winter Wonder Teddy, as well as Festive Fairy Fun Fleece Owl.
Teddy bears are available online at www.buildabear.com or in Build-A-Bear stores nationwide.
CleanAirBall makes air purification portable
The CleanAirBall portable air purifier allows for personal control of indoor air quality anywhere it is needed – home, work or travel. This portable device has only one button for controls to turn the unit on or off or to illuminate the blue light on the unit. The filter is easy to clean by simply lifting the top off, and no tools are required. The CleanAirBall airflow covers 20 cubic feet per minute with a whisper-silent design.
This device retails for $39.95 and is available through online retailers such as Amazon. For more information, visit www.cleanairball.com.
JUMBiEs combine two animals into one
JUMBiES are new stuffed animal play toys that feature a combination of two animals that instead of being born, as the story goes, were all jumbled up when the storks carrying the innocent newborns crashed into one another and fell to the ground. For example, zebras and elephants became zelephants. Giraffes and buffaloes became giraffaloes. Odd combinations of animals jumbled together can be used to teach children that it’s okay to be different, according to the JUMBiEs website. Each JUMBiE has a unique personality and date of birth and can be viewed online at www.jumbieland.com.
JUMBiES sell for $5.99 each and are available in toy stores nationwide.