Mom of Five Launches Holiday Campaign for Soft, Safe, and Smart Puzzles and more for the 0-10 Set with Skimlinks and Impact

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Westport, CT – October 10, 2024 – When former Wall Street bond trader and Division 1 athlete Cali Carleton takes something on, she doesn’t mess around, and that’s the case with her toy company Domino & Juliette, founded in 2020 at her kitchen table, with products available since 2023. Now, heading into the 2024 holidays, she is ready for gift guides and more, with all her products available for affiliate partnerships with SkimLinks for any coverage and as part of the Impact affiliate program (Network MID 27522).

Cali Carleton intimately understands the playtime challenges faced by today’s busy parents. As a homeschooling mom of five without childcare, Cali became frustrated by the lack of durable, educational toys that easily fit into daily routines. Her journey resonates with many parents, making Domino & Juliette a brand that truly understands their needs.

Using an innovative, solution-focused approach, she launched Domino & Juliette to reinvent timeless toys. For example, the flagship Find & Fit puzzles (ABC puzzle pictured above) modernize classic wooden puzzles to be soft, safe, and smart:

  • Soft – Silicone material is addictively smooth and gentle for sensory play and teething babies.
  • Safe — Safety is our top priority, so our products are rigorously tested to be free of harmful chemicals and safe for children 0+. We want parents and caregivers to have peace of mind while babies and young toddlers play with their older siblings’ toys.
  • Smart – Clever themes based on Montessori principles educate while entertaining.

Domino & Juliette’s commitment to spreading play extends to children in underserved communities through our “Color the World” initiative during the holidays and year-round. The company donates a box of crayons to a child lacking creative tools for every purchase. The goal is to donate over ONE MILLION boxes to spread joy and inspire creativity in children who need it most.

Domino & Juliette facilitates purposeful play and learning through unique, thoughtfully designed toys. The products stand out for their adaptability and simplicity, catering to children of all abilities.

From dishwasher-safe materials to included storage bags, every detail is designed to make playtime more manageable and meaningful for today’s busy parents.

With a background in the fast-paced world of finance, Cali brings a solutions-oriented approach to product design. Domino & Juliette toys undergo rigorous safety testing and are manufactured by one of the world’s leading product manufacturers, ensuring durable quality.

These expertly designed products provide multi-sensory, hands-on learning across core developmental domains. Activity mats with high-contrast patterns cater to visual learners, while the viral puzzles and manipulatives build fine motor skills.

Parents and kids can see the toys come to life on Instagram @chasing50toes and @dominoandjuliette, where Cali shares imaginative DIY activities tailored for different ages and learning styles.

Domino & Juliette doesn’t just sell toys; they provide a supportive community. While many brands chase the growing educational, screen-free play market, Domino & Juliette goes further. Cali is a real mom and founder, not just a faceless brand. She and the D&J team care deeply and are committed to responsive, high-touch customer service. They are here for you every step of the way.

Domino & Juliette aspires to fill the void left by legacy brands that have moved on from their family-based roots—to be the modern, boutique toy brand busy parents trust. Blending classic play principles with developmental science and clever design helps kids joyfully engage with the world while empowering parents to find more moments of meaningful connection.

At Domino & Juliette, physical, cognitive, or financial constraints should never limit play. This holiday season, the media can join the mission to foster purposeful play and development for all children with coverage that wins all around with Skimlinks and Hearst Impact.

KOCOWA+ joins Verizon’s +play platform

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KOCOWA+ joins Verizon’s new content hub, built for Verizon customers to discover, shop and save on subscriptions – all in one place


[Los Angeles, CA] – The number one 100% Korean entertainment streamer KOCOWA+ today announced that it is now available on Verizon’s +play – the cutting-edge platform built by Verizon for customers to shop for, manage and save on their favorite subscriptions, all in one place.

Verizon’s +play seamlessly integrates a breadth of content services – spanning from the best in entertainment to education, lifestyle to fitness – in a single place so customers can easily search, subscribe, save money on and pay for their subscription services.

“We are pleased that KOCOWA+ is one of Verizon’s +play partners, giving fans another avenue for exploring over 25,000 hours of hit Korean entertainment. For fans of K-pop, there are more than enough idols’ moments to binge on. Viewers can access their favorite K-Pop Idols like BTS, aespa, NCT, and others exclusively on our platform, including weekly music chart shows, and concerts LIVE from Korea. In addition, we offer hit new and classic K-Dramas, critically acclaimed movies, and hilarious K-Variety shows from the top broadcasters, content providers, and studios in Korea. With the increasing popularity of Korean content in the Americas, we are happy to be able to offer Verizon +play’s audience access to the ultimate destination in Korean entertainment starting at the low price of $6.99,” said KunHee Park, CEO & CPO of wavve Americas, Inc.

“We’re thrilled to have KOCOWA+ as a partner +play, giving Verizon customers access to its amazing services and offerings through our platform,” said Erin McPherson, Chief Content Officer of Verizon Consumer Group. “With hundreds of content and subscription services available in the marketplace, customers find themselves challenged to keep up with new services, get attractive promotions, and manage and track what they’re already signed up for. +play is the solution to these pain points.”

Check it out today and take advantage of exclusive savings and offers for Verizon customers: plusplay.verizon.com.

About wA and KOCOWA+:
wA is a global joint company between wavve, SK Square Americas, and the top Korean broadcasters KBS, MBC, & SBS. wA launched KOCOWA+, a subscription video streaming platform in the Americas, in 2017, with primary audiences in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. KOCOWA+ provides a robust lineup of over 25,000 hours of Korean Dramas, Movies, Reality, and K-Pop content in multi-languages on its direct platform. For more information, please visit www.kocowa.com.

About Verizon Communications:
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $136.8 billion in 2022. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

Ei.Ventures Partners With The3rdBevCo for PSILLI™, a line of Mushroom Infused Functional Sparkling Waters

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Ronkonkoma, New York/Miami, Florida – November 17, 2021 – Noted medicinal and supplemental mushroom research and development company Ei.Ventures has partnered with rising functional beverage company The3rdBevCo on the first ever line of mushroom infused sparkling waters, called PSILLI™. The line is targeted to be available to wholesalers in late Q1 2022 and to the general public shortly thereafter.

The3rdBevCo CEO Peter Scalise notes, ““I must say meeting the founding team of Ei.Ventures really gives credence to the phrase first impressions are the most important. We immediately hit it off with a working chemistry I never experienced before. We share the same vision, path forward and are laser focused in achieving our goals. Get ready because we are about to bring to market a whole new category in the functional beverage sector unlike anything seen to date that is sure to be the talk of the entire industry from distributors to consumers.”

PSILLI™ is a perfect addition to The3rdBevCo’s growing product range of functional beverages, which include the energy drink line LAID™, CDB energy shot Chill’d™, and ProsecGO™ for those looking for a non-alcoholic experience of Prosecco.

As scientists are discovering, not only are most of the claims about medicinal mushrooms true, but they’re often also safer and better tolerated with fewer side-effects than many modern pharmaceuticals. With PSILLI™, functional mushrooms will be available to
The3rdBevCo’s nationwide base of retailers, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and event venues, allowing everyone to experience mushrooms’ positive effects.

Functional mushrooms are nutritional powerhouses with a myriad of health benefits including immune support, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar management, brain health and cognition support, nervous system support, and increased energy and stamina.

PSILLI™ will use a variety of mushroom types to create five distinct formulations: Brain Boost to support cognitive and immune function; Study Buddy, a Nootropic supplement; Energizer, a natural energy enhancer; Good Mood a mood optimizer and appetite moderator; and Bedtime, for relaxing.

PSILLI™ will be packaged in the popular 12 ounce slim can and come in five amazing flavors – Black Cherry, Mixed Berry, Blood Orange, Pineapple Hibiscus, Pomegranate Watermelon. With no sugar, zero carbs and only 10 calories in each can, PSILLI™ will be functional and delicious!

Ei.Ventures CEO David Nikzad notes, “We’re so excited to partner with The3rdBevCo on the PSILLI™ line of functional beverages, as they are a leader in the space and can help us spread understanding of the value of mushrooms through the enormous beverage channel. Once people start to use functional mushrooms, they’ll be eager to try the other supplemental mushroom products, and eventually medicinal products that we are bringing to market.”

Successfully Used on Animals Escaping from Fire, Noted Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Theresa Fossum Adds Wound Therabee, with Certified Manuka Honey For Animal Cuts and Burns, To Her Popular Line

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Container of Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care, Wound TherabeeScottsdale, AZ – Noted veterinary surgeon Dr. Theresa Fossum DVM, MS, Ph.D., Diplomate ACVS, and author of the most referenced book on pet operations, Small Animal Surgery, has added a new product to her popular line of natural animal supplements Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care, Wound Therabee, with certified Manuka Honey for animal cuts and burns.

While in development, the product was used during Northern California’s Bear Fire in 2020 on numerous dogs and cats that had been burned escaping from the flames by veterinarians from the VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center in Chico, California. The co-medical director there, Dr. Daniel Gebhart noted, “we were so impressed by the Manuka Honey/Cannabinoid ointment that is now available as Wound Therabee. Finding this incredible product was one of the few positives to come out of our fire experience. With over 80 fires already this year, and with more to come since it’s only July, we urge our veterinary colleagues to stock up on this incalculably valuable salve.” (see before/after picture below)

Wound Therabee combines sterile Manuka honey with hemp extract. This formulation is a great all-around first aid kit addition for wounds, sores cuts, and burns. It contains 100% active Leptospermum honey (Manuka honey), harvested by bees in New Zealand and infused with potent cannabinoids including CBD, CBG, and CBN.

While honey is often used as a folk remedy, regular table honey is actually not sterile and not antibacterial. Wound Therabee features an active ingredient that is unique to Manuka honey produced by bees pollinating the Leptospermum Scopartum shrub. It’s produced and regulated in New Zealand, is traceable, is free of pesticides, chemical residues, and antibiotics, and has a unique manuka factor (UMF) of 12.

Manuka honey is quite an impressive substance! Indigenous cultures have used this honey as a wound treatment for thousands of years due to its natural broadband healing properties from a highly concentrated viscous solution of floral sugars and amino acids derived from the crop of the bee. And it can be stored and remain stable unrefrigerated for over a thousand years!

The properties of Manuka honey include low water content, acidity (pH 3.9), high sugar content (80%), high osmolarity, it generates hydrogen peroxide, antimicrobial peptide (Bee defensin-1), phytochemicals including flavonoids, terpenes, antioxidants and polyphenols, and methylglyoxal (MGO) that correlates with Unique Manuka Factor (UMF).

The addition of cannabinoids to the Manuka honey may help reduce discomfort and itching.
Dr. Fossum notes, “while our proof of concept came from a very intense situation, we are proud to offer this natural ointment to our fellow veterinarians and pet parents for hopefully less dire but useful animal wound care.”