Williams Sonoma, a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) portfolio of brands, in partnership with Le Creuset, is announcing its first collaboration with The Walt Disney Studios. The kitchenware retailer is debuting an exclusive Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Soup Pot by Le Creuset to coincide with the release of the live-action adaptation of the 1991 Disney classic. The limited edition blue-enameled cast iron soup pot is decorated with the signature Beauty and the Beast rose with an oversized gold knob bearing the inscription, “Be Our Guest.” Starting today the limited quantity of five hundred pots is available for purchase at williams-sonoma.com, lecreuset.com and Le Creuset Signature Stores. Williams Sonoma stores nationwide will also host events celebrating the film’s release in partnership with Le Creuset.

“Disney is an iconic brand that brings nostalgia and delight to people of all ages,” said Janet Hayes, President of Williams Sonoma. “In partnership with Le Creuset, Williams Sonoma is pleased to offer this special edition pot to those who loved the original film and the next generation who gets to experience this legendary story for the first time. We are also thrilled to welcome Disney fans into our stores for one-of-a-kind experiences.”

The collaboration is part of Williams Sonoma’s continued partnership with one of the first cookware brands the 60-year-old kitchenware retailer imported. Faye Gooding, CEO of Le Creuset America commented: “Beauty and the Beast is an all-time classic and we’re proud to support this live-action adaptation with our exclusive ‘Be Our Guest’ soup pot. At Le Creuset, we strive to inspire and empower people everywhere to make joy through cooking and how better to accomplish this than with this magical collaboration with Disney and our great partners at Williams Sonoma.”

On Saturday, March 4th, Williams Sonoma stores across the country will host the Beauty and the Beast Junior Chef Cooking Class with movie-inspired kid friendly recipes created in collaboration with Le Creuset. To find out more details contact your local Williams Sonoma store or visit: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/pages/store-events/store-events/junior-chef-classes.html  

To learn more about this exclusive product, please visit: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/le-creuset-beauty-and-the-beast-soup-pot/  

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ABOUT WILLIAMS SONOMA

Since its founding by Chuck Williams in 1956, the Williams Sonoma brand has been bringing people together around food. A member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) portfolio of brands,

Williams Sonoma is a leading specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home, providing world-class service and an engaging customer experience. Products include cookware, cooks’ tools, cutlery, electrics, bakeware, food, tabletop and bar, outdoor, cookbooks, as well as furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. Each store offers cooking classes and tastings conducted by expert culinary staff. A comprehensive gift registry program for weddings and other special events is available in stores and online. On williams-sonoma.com and the Williams Sonoma blog, Taste, customers can find recipes, tips, and techniques that help them create delicious meals and wonderful memories. Williams Sonoma is also part of an active community on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Pinterest, Google+ and YouTube.

ABOUT LE CREUSET

Since 1925, Le Creuset has focused on inspiring and empowering people everywhere to make joy through cooking. From the company’s original enameled cast iron cookware to stoneware, stainless, accessories and more, Le Creuset offers products across a range of materials and categories that guarantees the right tool for the right job. Le Creuset celebrates the role it has played in the lives and kitchens of cooks around the world, and looks forward to continuing to make memories with generations to come. For more information, please visit www.lecreuset.com/about.  

ABOUT DISNEY’S “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”

The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in Disney’s live-action adaptation “Beauty and the Beast,” a stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told. “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within. The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, the wardrobe; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; Hattie Morahan as the enchantress; and Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

Directed by Bill Condon based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers. Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated film, provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice. “Beauty and the Beast” will be released in U.S. theaters on March 17, 2017.

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST opens in theatres everywhere on March 17th!

Looking for a Toothbrush that your child will love?  I know that brushing teeth is not a favorite with most children but this Children’s LED Color Changing Toothbrush by Poseidon will make brushing much easier! It is available in Pink or Blue.

Children may not love to brush their teeth but this will make it less of a battle!

I like that is is simple to use and I think that children will love that it lights up!

What makes these Toothbrushes great for kids? The Poseidon Children’s Sonic Toothbrush features a brush head that lights up with a rainbow of bright LED colors that will make brushing fun. Kids are actually excited to brush their teeth! The Sonic Toothbrush also features an automatic turn off after 2-minutes, ensuring children are meeting the dentist recommended brushing time.

 

Where to buy: Available for only $17.95 on ToiletTreeProducts.com and Amazon.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. Photos were provided.

Farmer’s Pantry, the proudly American new snack brand, debuts the first snacks of their kind: 100% American grown first-ever Farmers Pantry Cornbread Crisps and the revolutionary, innovative  Farmers Pantry Meal Snacks, a first in offering meat and veggies in one package. Farmer’s Pantry is pushing the boundaries of what it means to be hungry – and to be fed well. Americans are a driven people, always clamoring for new ideas, new things to try and the “best” of our obsession with food. Being hungry and finding satisfaction isn’t just a condition, it’s a cultural lifestyle.

Committed to your hunger, Farmer’s Pantry offers hearty, wholesome and crunchy snacks that are made with ingredients that are grown exclusively on American farms: ingredients you can recognize as some of the oldest and most beloved food staples found in a farmers pantry.  Two revolutionary new snacks in stores for the first time now are:

• Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps: These crispy delights are like no other on the market: made from one of the oldest and most popular American food staples – freshly-baked cornbread. Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread crisps are the first of its kind, delicately sliced and toasted to crispy perfection, and created from the wholesome goodness of cornbread you can munch on the go. Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps, available in Original, Jalapeno and Honey-Butter flavors, are a crispy, savory snack that tastes as mouth-wateringly delicious as the first bite of a slice of corn bread or corn muffin. Made from fresh corn and other whole grains grown on American farms, these crisps are sure to appeal to discriminating snackers across the country. Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps are approximately  $3.99  for 6 oz bags, and under $2.00 for 2 oz bags.

• The unique Farmer’s Pantry cooking process is all about preserving nutrients and flavor.   The recipes start with ingredients sourced from family farms across America. The snacks are seasoned, with a slow-roast for the meat and vegetables; then, they are gently blended over low heat. Finally, before all the goodness has a chance to escape, they immediately seal it in the dual-pouch package until you tear it open and enjoy. Inspired by some of America’s favorite recipes, Meal Snacks contain real meat and veggies in every single pack. Farmer’s Pantry Meal Snacks have a suggested retail price of $5.99, in a 2.5 oz bags.

Farmer’s Pantry passion to feed your hunger is for everyone, including the millions of American farmers who are being threatened with extinction. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the number of farms in the United States has fallen from about 6.8 million in 1935 to only about 2 million today.  Besides keeping American Farms busy and profitable, a portion of all Farmer’s Pantry sales is used to give back to keeping American farms healthy, by donating to organizations including Farm Aid, Farmland Trust, Family Farm Charities, Veterans Farm and National Young Farmers.

“Millions of Americans have embraced the snacking lifestyle, eating smaller and more frequent meals,” says Josh Chaitovsky, co-founder and CEO of Farmer’s Pantry. “Our mission is to feed your hunger, while also supporting our incredible American Farmers, who provide us with wholesome, local foods that fuel us with nutritious, delicious vegetables, meats, and fruits.”

I had the opportunity to try these snacks for myself and I love them! My favorite are the Farmer’s Pantry Cornbread Crisps in the Honey Butter flavor! I love to eat them with Chili!

Visit www.farmerspantry.farm for more information.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Photos and info were also provided.

Are you tired of getting hair or other things clogging up your sink? There is a solution!

Owners of Juka Innovations Corp. and creators of TubShroom have launched their next life changing innovation – SinkShroom, a sustainable solution to prevent clogged sink drains. The new prototype comes to life after an overwhelming demand from consumers who saw the difference TubShroom made in keeping their bath drains un-clogged. Husband and wife duo, Elena and Serge Karnegie are eager to introduce their next big invention, which is now available nation-wide.

They may be small, but little mouths deserve big attention to ensure a healthy smile for years to come.

            In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, consider switching to coral – Coral LLC® Coral Kids Toothpaste, that is.

            Formulated with ionic coral calcium and more than 70 trace minerals,Coral Kids Toothpaste’s unique whole food mineral complex may assist in keeping pearly whites protected by helping to maintain proper oral alkalinity and re-mineralizing tooth enamel.*

            The kid-approved, berry bubblegum-flavored paste’s combination of EcoSafe™ coral minerals plus Xylitol work to keep a neutral pH level in little mouths, which is crucial to combatting cavities and decay and promoting fresh breath.

            Unlike most children’s toothpastes that are full of chemicals and artificial flavors and colors, Coral Kids Toothpaste contains none of the above – including NO sodium lauryl sulfate and NO fluoride – so it’s safe to swallow. “Early dental care is crucial, but it shouldn’t come at a cost to children’s overall health and wellbeing,” said Coral LLC Managing Partner Jason DeWitt. “Coral Kids Toothpaste’s distinct coral and Xylitol formulation delivers powerful dental protection naturally in a fun flavor without the chemical additives. Consider the switch to coral!”

I received a sample and I like that there are no added chemicals and that it is safe to swallow. I highly recommend for young children.

            Coral Kids Toothpaste is available in a six-ounce tube for $6.95 (MSRP). Visit www.coralcalcium.com to purchase or locate a nearby retailer.

Coral LLC, the leading brand of coral minerals, is one of the original coral calcium mineral companies in the U.S., using only EcoSafe above-sea coral in its products. The company is located at 5576 Bighorn Drive, Carson City, NV.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. 

Do you have a child who will soon be having a party? The Goodie Gusher will add fun to any party!

I really like that it is easier and that children do not have to use a stick or a baseball bat. It’s actually a much safer way to enjoy candy piñata style!  Children of all ages will love it!

Call it piñata 2.0 – The Goodie Gusher is easy to fill and refill, reusable, children of all ages can play without assistance, and there is no chance of anyone getting bonked with a stick. Instead of smashing a cute creature to smithereens, the kids take turns pulling keys until someone finds the Magic Key. Once the Magic Key is pulled, the Goodie Gusher will release a wide shower of party treats. Refill Goodie Gusher with treats and prizes, and play it again. Great for indoor or outdoor use. This mom inspired, dad invented fun party game is available at Walmart and at www.partycity.com; $20; www.goodiegusher.com.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. Photos were provided.

Your home may feel empty at times although you’ve purchased the most modern furniture on the market. The problem doesn’t come from quality; it comes from wrong choice of items.

The most challenging thing about interior décor isn’t picking the right theme. The biggest challenge comes in mixing all these elements together and creating a meaningful whole. This is because most people tend to neglect smaller items giving advantage to bigger, more noticeable furniture.

Don’t worry, we got you covered!

Here is a list of 5 small items that you might’ve missed while decorating your house.

1. Fancy armchair

When it comes to armchairs, people usually see them as a piece of furniture that should always go together with sofa and other sitting elements. Due to this fact, people neglect them.

This is a bad call.

Armchair isn’t only something you sit on; it is an inseparable part of your personal space. It is the best place to sit and enjoy a night cap. Also, it is perfect for reading. In terms of décor, it increases classiness of home turning you from a homeowner to a master of a property.

2. Mirrors

Mirrors are actually amazing items for decoration.

Most of us have trouble finding the right theme for our walls. Some of us try to cover this nakedness by purchasing cheap art or even worse, posters. Even though they might look good for certain homes, there are still better alternatives.

Big, classy mirror is a great way to create a fashionable impression while saving some money. At the same time, no one will accuse you of being cheap.

3. Ottoman

Ottoman is a great alternative to an armchair. However, it has a slightly different use.

Unlike armchair, this piece of furniture works well with sofa. Also, it can be used by multiple persons. Regardless, it is undeservingly popular. You can fix this.

Ottoman is really exotic. It makes guests feel as if they are in a far-away country. If you wish to create a unique feeling, you should definitely consider getting one.

4. Love settee

Settee is a specific product. It is an extended armchair that is perfect for couples.

If you and your partner are romantics, this is something that will be great for you. It takes a bit more space than other similar furniture pieces but it is much warmer.

Due to its use, it makes a room feel much more comfortable and homey.

5. Posters

When I say poster, I am not referring to some random stuff on your wall. Posters can be a great addition to any home. Best thing you can use are high quality photographs. They are really modern and a great fit for high-end homes.

Posters are a great solution for walls. Let’s be honest; most people do not have money for expensive pictures. Instead, they might choose to go for something cheaper which is even worse. If you wish to add some class, it is much better to place a poster with a nice frame.

Conclusion

Although these are all great ideas, you are the one that needs to make a call.

Before you make the decision, you also need to consider rest of your interior and how will it fit. Truth of the matter is; all these small items bring warmth to your home. It would be absurd to completely exclude them.

Nick Stoyanov is a content strategist for HollywoodMirrors.co.uk – a family-run business, established in 2005 by a mother and son team. The company is based in the United Kingdom and sells mirrors with lights online.

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