Pi Day with Project MC2

It's Pi Day! Put down your forks, it's not THAT kind of Pi. π is a mathematical constant, the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, commonly approximated as 3.14. So we celebrate Pi Day on 3/14. Pi day is a celebration of all things math.

This year, Project MC2 Is using Pi Day to let kids know that Nerds are Cool. Every year 1 in 4 children report being bullied at school. Often times it's the "smart" kids who are singled out to be bullied. This kind of bullying can deter a child from pursuing their interests in an effort to fit in. That's why the "Nerds are Cool" message is so important. The future is in science, technology, engineering, art and design, and math. It's important now, more than ever, to foster the love of learning and the interests of our children. Nerds are Cool, and they are our future.

Project MC2 has an awesome line of dolls and playsets that go along with their Netflix series, that help foster a child's interest in S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art and design, and math) Some of the dolls come with "science projects" that are a ton of fun while opening a child's mind. The toys cover a wide range of interests and are a lot of fun.

Camryn Doll with Wind Up Pet Robot

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I write about cheese.

Cheese. Who doesn't like cheese? Whether it's on a sandwich or a by itself, a nice rich cheese just has a way of making you happy. I prefer my cheese as an accompaniment to fruit, or on a charcuterie platter. I like to be able to taste the cheese in it's pure form, unobstructed by other flavors. Having lived in Germany for majority of my childhood, I developed a taste for cheeses made in the old world style. The cattle are grass fed and the cheeses are aged to absolute perfection. I have always had to pay out the nose to get that quality here in the United States.

Photo courtesy of Kerrygold

Then I discovered Kerrygold Cheeses. Kerrygold is an Irish cheese maker who stays true to the old style of cheese making. The cattle are grass fed, which imparts a rich, unctuous flavor to their cheese. They also produce butter that is so creamy and delicious you will become addicted to toast. The best thing about Kerrygold is that the price won't leave you stuck with rubbery Swiss on your ham sandwich, you will be able to have a creamy, nutty  Swiss from Ireland. Pair your wine with a nice Dubliner, with it's slightly hard texture and sharp, sweet flavors you will find it to be a delightful eating cheese. Blarney Castle has a softer texture and is creamy and mild, and goes wonderfully with fruit. Then there's cheddar... Ugh. I adore a good sharp cheddar, and Kerrygold does not disappoint. The reserve cheddar is rich, full bodied, sharp, and smooth. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

SelfieMark

I have found this cool new app, SelfieMark. SelfieMark is a brilliant new way to share your selfies. We have lots of decisons to make.  Which is my best selfie?  What dress should I wear to a party?  With SelfieMark, you can ask your friends to help you choose.  You can instantly share your side by side photos and get the opinions of others when they comment or use the heart button.

SelfieMark lets me share my photos with a large audience or I can share with only my friends.You can use SelfieMark to follow your friends and follow your favorite brands to stay up to date on what is going on.  Use location tags to see what is trending in your area! The use of hashtags will help you build a following and get likes.

When you download SelfieMark, make sure to identify your interests (food, fashion, etc.) and then that is what you will see in your feed!

SelfieMark is available on IOS and Android!  Bloggers  and businesses alike can use this app as a tool to gain insight from followers.

The SelfieMark app is easy to download and easy to use.  I have had lots of fun sharing my photos and seeing what my friends and liking or not liking, see what is trending.  This helps me make decisions, whether it be a selfie or what shoes to wear! Download the app follow me on SelfieMark @reviewzandnewz and see what I am sharing.  I value your opinions.

Here is my latest photo on SelfieMark. Go check it out and tell me what you think!

 

Thank you SelfieMark for sponsoring today's post and allowing me to review you app. However, any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience.

Shamrock Green Playdough

This is a great DIY for you to make for your kids,  They will enjoy this play dough for all your St. Patrick's Day fun! 

 

Shamrock Green Playdough

Items needed:

3 cups All-Purpose Flour

3 cups Water

¾ cup Salt

¼ cup Vegetable Oil

6 teaspoons Cream of Tartar

50 drops Food Coloring

Wax Paper

Lay out a large sheet of wax paper, set aside. In a large heavy pot and over medium heat, combine flour, water, salt, vegetable oil and cream of tartar. Once everything is blended together, add food coloring. Stir constantly until dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a firm ball in the center. Remove from pan and place on wax paper. Knead to get the flour lumps out. Pick out the larger flour lumps with your fingers and continue to knead until smooth. Store in an airtight container.