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It’s Hard to Focus When You’re Thirsty, Stay Hydrate with HidrateSpark
Meet HidrateSpark STEEL, the world’s smartest water bottle ever created. With a new stainless steel insulated construction, customizable glow colors and patterns, rechargeable battery and assorted size and lid options, the HidrateSpark STEEL makes drinking more water as easy as blink, drink, sync. The LED smart sensor “puck” glows to remind you when it’s time to drink and tracks your water intake by syncing via bluetooth to the HidrateSpark App, keeping your daily goal updated as you go.
- Customizable Glows & Patterns
The bottle glows throughout the day to remind you to drink. Customize your glow type, color, and frequency within the free HidrateSpark App.
- Accurate Sensor Technology
Your water intake is seamlessly synced via bluetooth and available for access at any time so you can track your progress over days, weeks and months.
- Free Hydration App
The HidrateSpark App calculates a hydration goal with your activity, location and personal details in mind, and tracks your water intake on-the-go.
- Location Tracking
The app syncs with most fitness apps to adjust your hydration goal accordingly and helps you locate your bottle from where it was last synced.
The NEW HidrateSpark STEEL Smart Water Bottle is the world’s smartest water bottle! Stainless Steel vacuum-insulated body keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours, prevents sweating and allows for a pure water taste.
The Chug lid includes a button lock to prevent accidental spills. This 100% BPA-free bottle includes an easily accessible rechargeable battery on the bottom of the bottle with a fast charging cable so your bottle can always stay charged while you’re on-the-go. This new design also includes an improved sensor technology with clinically proven accuracy within 3% of manual readings through Mayo Clinic trials. Using a built-in sensor, the HidrateSpark Steel bottle tracks your water intake and syncs via Bluetooth to the brand’s FREE hydration app on your phone (available on iOS and Android).
When a user falls behind on their hydration goal, LED lights embedded in the sensor puck glow in customizable patterns as a reminder to stay on track. Users also receive reminder notifications throughout the day via the hydration app. Perfect as a gift for friends and family—track each other’s progress and make staying hydrated a fun activity!
Since launching in 2015, HidrateSpark has empowered a community of more than 600,000 users to live a better life through proper hydration. HidrateSpark bottles not only have an impact on wellbeing but also improve environmental impact and sustainability. Since launch, HidrateSpark customers have saved the planet from the waste of more than 27 million plastic water bottles. Only one in five plastic bottles are recycled annually so the rest end up in our oceans and landfills. Everyday HidrateSpark customers use
their bottles, they join the company in its mission to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment and our oceans from plastic pollution.
HidrateSpark STEEL is crafted with high-quality, light, and durable stainless steel. Its vacuum-insulated stainless steel design keeps beverages cold for up to 24 hours and prevents condensation. Thanks to this new and improved version, you can now easily fill your bottle with ice and keep your drink colder longer—two top requests from HidrateSpark’s loyal fans.
With five vibrant color combinations, the HidrateSpark STEEL comes in 17oz ($59.99) or 21oz ($64.99) with Straw or Chug lid options. It is now available for pre-order online at https://hidratespark.com/products/hidratespark-steel. The HidrateSpark App is available as a free download on the Apple App or Google Play Store. To join HidrateSpark’s community of wellness-minded individuals and experience life fully hydrated, find HidrateSpark at www.hidratespark.com or on social @HidrateSpark.
About HidrateSpark:
The founders of Hidrate, Inc. created HidrateSpark in 2015 out of passion and necessity to harness the power of good design and technology and apply it to help people live healthier. The company rapidly grew through a wildly successful top 1% Kickstarter campaign and has since grown into the leading brand in the smart water bottle category, powering Mayo Clinic research studies, and making a splash on the Today Show, CNBC, Forbes, TechCrunch, Mashable, Business Insider, and many more.
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Tazzy Candy – Bringing Lollipops Back and Leaving The Sugar Behind
Bringing hard candy back without the sugar, Tazzy Candy is a women-owned, better-for-you candy company on a mission to create guilt-free sweets with explosive flavors that everyone can enjoy.
Their lollipops have no added sugar and are made exclusively with natural flavors and colors from real fruit and vegetable juice. These pops are also vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and only 25 calories for two! So basically, you can get your snack on and feel good while doing it.
You’ll definitely fall in LOVE with these lollipops because these treats are fun, delicious, and long-lasting. Goodbye 30-second snacks! Flavors include Sour Watermelon, Spicy Mango, and the “OG Mix”, a mash-up of Lemon, Mango, and Pink Grapefruit. With more innovations on the way this year, these two women are buckling up for a sweet, sour, and probably even spicy candy adventure.
Co-founders, Delia Hughes and Lindsay Simon are candy addicts who need to simmer down on their sugar intake. They wanted to create a candy with no sugar added that tastes unbelievable and lasted longer than 30 seconds, a healthier product people could use to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Ingredients (Watermelon): Isomalt, Water, Dietary Fiber, Erythritol, Citric Acid, Fumaric Acid, Natural Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (color)
Ingredients (Mango): Isomalt, Water, Dietary Fiber, Erythritol, Citric Acid, Habanero Extract, Natural Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (color)
Brags
No Sugar
25 Calories for 2 Pops
Natural Colors & Flavors
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Kosher
Women Owned & Operated
Made in USA
Tazzy lollipops are guilt-free sweets with explosive flavors. These pops have no added sugar, so tango with the spicy mango, pucker up for the sour watermelon, and get ready for that flavor kick! Find their products online at Tazzy.co, Snackmagic.com, Amazon or in-store at The Goods Mart.
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Books to Get This Season
Give thanks for the changing of the seasons 
Apple Cake: A Gratitude by Dawn Casey and Genevieve Godbout
9781786032157
$15.99 | Ages 3+
In this simple rhyming story, a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree, eggs from the hens to milk from the cow. Eventually, the family has enough ingredients to make something special… a delicious apple cake!
Winter Sleep by Sean Taylor, Alex Morss and Cinyee Chiu
9780711242845
$18.99 | Ages 5+
“A wondrous introduction to the magic of hibernation for juvenile readers.” Booklist
In this cozy bedtime story, follow a child and his grandma through a winter landscape to explore how the Earth goes to sleep for winter. Spot the sleeping animals as the tale unfolds, then learn about their hibernation habits from the information pages at the end.
Spooky stories for all ages 
My Halloween [My World in 100 Words series] By Sophie Beer
9780711257139
$9.99 | Ages 1+
Introduce your little ones to the words of the Halloween season with cute characters, bright colours and playful scenes. Along with the Halloween items, each scene contains one feeling word and one action word to spot, such as excited and running—color-coded circles point them out. With a glitter-accented cover that adds visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills, and supports emotional intelligence.
A World Full of Spooky Stories: 50 Tales to Make Your Spine Tingle By Angela McAllister and Madalina Andronic
9780711241480
$22.99 | Ages 5+
Are you ready for story time with a spooky twist?
Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you turn the pages of this spine-chilling anthology of spooky stories from around the world. Make sure you have your candle ready as it’s sure to be a long night…This gorgeous gift book is the perfect anthology for Halloween, or any time you want to be spooked!
Illuminightmare by Carnovsky and Lucy Brownridge
9781786035479
$30 | Ages 7+
‘Dazzling’ – Publishers Weekly
Set off on a supernatural journey to visit the most haunted places on Earth. Use your three-color lens to explore each place: use the green lens to see the location, the red lens to see remnants from its history, and the blue lens to reveal the supernatural things that lurk in the shadows. Packed with historical facts, rich folklore from around the world, and plenty of mystery, Milan-based design duo Carnovsky have created a haunted compendium like no other.
Secrets of the Witch: An initiation into our history and our wisdom By Julie Légère, Elsa Whyte and Laura Pérez
9780711257993
$22.99 | Ages 9+
“Readers curious about the broader roots and evolution of witchcraft will find a valuable resource in this elegant and insightful volume.” – Publishers Weekly
Explore the mystical history of witches throughout time and all over the world. Discover the symbols of witchcraft, reveal the magic of crystals and become familiar with the spellbinding lore of the witch. Part history, part spellbook, this magical compendium gives a fascinating insight into the lives and practices of witches throughout time and from all over the world. With the supernatural wisdom of modern-day witches Elsa Whyte and Julie Légère and Laura Pérez’s rich artwork, step into your dark sisterhood and discover the Secrets of the Witch.
Strange but True: 10 of the world’s greatest mysteries explained by Kathryn Hulick and Mr Gordy Wright
9781786037848
$22.99 | Ages 10+
“Science rules the day, but “at the same time, keep an open mind”: wise words” – Kirkus Reviews
“A useful addition to a collection serving curious middle grade students” – School Library Journal
Prepare to have your mind blown! As you explore ten of the world’s greatest unsolved mysteries, you’ll witness a UFO encounter, search for the lost city of Atlantis, tour a haunted house, and discover the kraken’s true form. Along the way, you’ll use the scientific method and sharp thinking to separate fact from fiction and explain the unexplainable. Explore possible real locations for the lost city of Atlantis and allow beautiful, haunting illustrations to set the mood and spark the imagination.
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Don’t Forget to Make Hydration A Priority as Weather Turns Dryer And Dryer
Stay hydrated so you can keep up with your plans for the rest of the year! HidrateSpark invented the Smart Water Bottle to improve overall health and wellness through proper hydration.
Sending hourly glow alerts to remind you when to drink, HidrateSpark’s Tap to Track technology allows you to track a full bottle and daily water intake with the free HidrateSpark App. Add a bit of color to your hydration by choosing one of the seven preset glow colors, which glow every hour for a 12-hour period to help you stay on track and build a lasting hydration habit.
With the free HidrateSpark App, you will get a customized hydration goal based on a variety of different facts, can track your water intake, connect with friends, compete in challenges, earn trophies, and so much more. Easily integrate the HidrateSpark App with Apple Health & Apple Watch, Fitbit, and more fitness trackers to get the most out of your hydration tracking.
HidrateSpark PRO, the world’s smartest water bottle ever created. Stainless steel vacuum insulated keeps drinks cold up to 24 hours. LED smart sensor “puck” glows to remind you when it’s time to drink and tracks your water intake by syncing via bluetooth to the HidrateSpark App. Choose from 2 size and lid options and make it your own with custom glow colors in the app.
HidrateSpark PRO glows when it’s time to drink and connects via Bluetooth to track every sip to keep your daily goal updated as you go. Opt in for fun HidrateSpark App notifications to help you stay on track. Compete with friends in fun hydration challenges and earn trophies for your collection.
The HidrateSpark PRO bottle glows throughout the day to remind you when you need to drink, so customize your glow color, pattern, and frequency within the HidrateSpark App. Choose between 6 present color combinations, or create your own color combination with GlowStudio function on the HidrateSpark App.
Not sure if you left your bottle in the car or at the office? Use the Find My Bottle feature within the HidrateSpark App to easily locate your bottle at the last place that it synced.
About HidrateSpark:
Hidrate Inc. was started by a group of health conscious and dedicated individuals who were passionate about helping people shape healthier habits. The idea was brought to life at a Google Startup weekend in 2014 in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. In just 54 hours, the team built a water bottle that tracked water intake and synced to a mobile app on a smartphone.
The team worked evenings and weekends for 7 months before being accepted into the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator Program powered by Techstars in March 2015. The program was a 3 month-long intensive on-site experience in Kansas City, MO in which 10 mobile-health companies selected from around the world received funding and mentorship to accelerate their businesses. Now the team works between Minneapolis and Chicago, where they are hard at work bringing the product to life, and staying hydrated.
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Bring Puffin Drinkwear with You for The Next Adventure
Puffin’s drink wear is on a mission to bring fun and celebrate good by creating fabulous drinkwear to keep your beverages cold. Our tagline of Fun Together is no accident. Puffin work 20 percent better than a standard koozie.
Puffin’s drinkwear items retail for $12.95 and up and sold online at Puffin Drink Wear and in over 2,000 retail locations in the US and Canada including every R.E.I store. Puffin is the perfect gift for stocking stuffers, hikers, bikers, skiers, fishers, boaters, park goers, back yard bbq’s, you name it!
Beverage Jacket
Regular price $12.95
Intended for cans but still loves bottles, the beverage jacket gives you a few more options for securing your drink, both for travel, and for the actual drinking part. With two layers of thermal insulation to keep your can cold and hands dry.
Beverage Flannel
Regular price $13.95
Designed with two layers of thermal insulation the Beverage Flannel is perfect for any can or bottle. The beverage flannel jacket keeps your drink’s sweat off your hands, and your hand sweat off your drink while you work. Everybody wins.
Beverage Vest
Regular price $12.95
Designed to be your can’s best friend but does not discriminate against bottles. With two layers of thermal insulation to keep your can cold and hands dry. The beverage vest keeps your drink’s insides insulated but leaves it’s imaginary arms free for work and play.
Beverage Adventure Vest
Regular price $13.95
For those always ready for an adventure, the Puffin Adventure Vest is here to help with two layers of thermal insulation and a great new look!
Beverage Sleeping Bag
Regular price $15.95
Tuck your 12oz bottle into the cozy insulated sleeping bag to keep all it’s cold from escaping from it’s head and neck. A carabiner and bottle opener ensures you have access to your libations wherever your journey takes you, and a utility pocket holds your caps for proper disposal.
Beverage Parka
Regular price $15.95
For the Beverages that feel a bit more glamorous. The beverage parka brings a whole new aspect of style into keeping your drinks cold. With two layers of thermal insulation, this diva will keep your drinks cold and hands dry.
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Education Is An Important Part of Childhood, So Take Playtime Seriously
Engage children in learning while they play! KC Cubs rugs are carefully designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity, giving them opportunities to learn while playing with all of their favorite toys. More than just educational rugs, KC Cubs learning rugs are designed to look attractive, making it easy for you to incorporate into the decor of your home, bedrooms, and play rooms. And, because they’re made from quality polypropylene with a non-skid rubber backing, you can be confident that they’ll withstand regular playtime – year after year.
KC CUBS Playtime Collection Outer Space Safari Map Educational and Activity Area Rug
Teach children about outer space by introducing the planets with engaging illustrations. Your child will love playing on this rug. It promotes make believe play, interactive play and cognitive play. Includes all the planets, the moon, rocket ship, hubble telescope, black hole, comet, asteroids, astronaut and an UFO for the most complete space experience possible.
Kids ABC Rug Educational Animal Alphabet – KC CUBS
Let KC Cubs fun and colorful animal friends help your child learn the alphabet! From letter recognition and sounds, to colors and animals, this rug provides plenty of learning opportunities for you and your child to enjoy side-by-side. This colorful educational alphabet children’s rug is perfect to teach your baby and/or toddler the ABCs in the most fun and interactive way.
Kids ABC Numbers Shapes Classroom Area Rug – KC CUBS
An all-around excellent educational tool for young children, this bright rug provides opportunities to explore the alphabet, numbers, counting, shapes, colors, sounds and more. Make play-time learning-time without taking away from any of the fun! This colorful educational alphabet children’s rug is perfect to teach your baby and/or toddler the ABCs in the most fun and interactive way along with the most common words, shapes and numbers.
Kids Dinosaur Road Map Educational Area Rug – KC CUBS
Let your child go on an adventure filled with dinosaurs at every turn – whether they’re dangerous or playful is for them to find out! Whether racing cars on the road or just relaxing with their favorite book, this rug will become the place to be! With over 10 dinosaurs, a volcano, waterfall, raptor eggs, electrical fence, regular and dirt road map your child’s imagination will run wild. Have your child bring their favorite toys to the rug and let the fun begin! Watch your son guide expeditions past a T-Rex.
Thanks to its non skid latex rubber backing KC Cubs Playtime Collection rugs create a very safe and fun ambiance to teach your children the basics of English language.
Each of KC Cubs products is designed to keep children engaged in play. At KC Cubs, they think outside of the box, offering them opportunities to learn in an environment where imagination is boundless.
Bright colors and cute illustrations make KC Cubs rugs unique, a fun pop of magic for any room your child loves playing in. Great for all ages, there’s something to learn for everyone. Parents love how excited their children are to explore the information on the rugs – and children are excited to spend more time playing and learning!