Vooks Animated Books Streaming Service + Giveaway

Have you heard of Vooks? Vooks is a fun new way to learn and focus on reading. Vooks is a book-streaming platform that animates storybooks.

Chloe was so exciting to grab her tablet so we can review the titles and kickoff story time. I love that Vooks doesn’t have any ad pop ups it’s 100% kid-friendly! Download Vook and watch the magic happen as your child enjoy narrated stories and sound effects bringing the characters to life. Vooks strengthens literacy and vocabulary & promotes independent learning.

For teachers and parents Vooks Lesson Plans extend the learning beyond each storybook. Each Lesson Plan provides themes, summaries, talking points, discussion topics, activity ideas and even vocabulary cards. When visiting the site select the book below to download the PDF and get started.

Try free for 30 days! Go to to https://www.vooks.com/subscribe/?utm_source=collide sign up! I’m certainly you’ll love it.

Here’s Your Chance To Win A (1) Year Free Vooks account. How To Enter:

  1. Make sure you’re following Queen Thrifty on FB and Vooks on Twitter
  2. Below share with me your favorite bedtime story as a kid.

This giveaway ends on 4/29 at 9 am winners will be chosen at random and posted. Winners will have 2 hours to respond or someone else will be selected.

Smashing Delicious Peach Sangria

Peach Sangria is one of my favorites with summer just around the corner, we all deserve something nice and refreshing. Whether you’re sipping alone or serving guest this Peach Sangria recipe is perfect for all occasions. This recipe is super easy there are only 4 ingredients!  Continue reading “Smashing Delicious Peach Sangria”

We’re Celebrating #EarthDay With Zak Designs Planeterra Line

Over past year my husband and I have began to focus more on recycling and becoming more environmentally conscious. I’ve also become more aware of brands like Zak Designs that has taken many strides to provide their customers with products that help them lower their individual carbon footprints. This Earth Day, however, Zak Designs is taking its  commitment to the planet to the next level by launching the Planeterra™ line of environmentally  responsible products and partnering with Leave No Trace to help spread the message about the  importance of protecting nature.  

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Arlo The Alligator Boy Review & Roundtable Chat With The Cast

I had to the opportunity to chat with the cast and director of Netflix’s newly animated film ARLO THE ALLIGATOR BOY. Starting Michael J. Woodard (“Arlo,” former contestant on Season 16 of American Idol), Mary Lambert (“Bertie,” Grammy-nominated for her collaboration on “Same Love” with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis) and Ryan Crego (director & EP, story artist on Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda 2 and more). Here some highlights from the interview.

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Warner Bros Upcoming Movie Release On HBOMax

As a gamer growing up Mortal Kombat was one of my favorite games to play with my brother. When I read up on the HBOMax monthly movie releases in partnership Warner Bros I was so excited.

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Strawberry Jolly Rancher Slushy Cocktail Recipe

There is nothing like a refreshing beverage on a warm breezy Spring day to quench your thirst. With the temperatures are warming up I thought I’d share my favorite Strawberry Jolly Rancher Slushy recipe.

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Delicious Smoothie Recipes

“Many people don’t eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. Making a fruit smoothie is an easy way to increase your produce consumption because these drinks often contain multiple servings of fruit and sometimes vegetables as well. Unlike fruit juice, smoothies also provide fiber, because you use the whole edible portion of the fruit. Fruit smoothies typically contain significant amounts of folate, vitamin C, and potassium, because fruits are good sources of these nutrients. These smoothies can also provide other essential nutrients.” – Living Strong

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Roundtable Interview with Karla Souza

Karla Souza is perhaps best known for co-starring opposite Viola Davis in ABC’s hit international drama “How to Get Away with Murder,” which recently completed its six-season run. Is now starring a new all-out hilarious new comedy “Home Economics” premiering Wednesday, April 7th at 8:30-9:00 p.m. EST (Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu).

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OMG “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” Just Drop Check It Out

Eeek I’ve waited decades for this moment… Space Jam: A New Legacy.

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New Children’s Book “Dear MRS. President”

Having the first female Vice President of the United States is an important step forward for women and young girls everywhere, and something to be celebrated. But preschool teacher and children’s book author Ana Maria Medici wants young girls to continue dreaming even bigger than second in command – what if a woman became President? Something that now seems more possible than ever.

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