You may have already read the first two books in Dr. Rose’s ‘The Tales of Banjo and the Superhero Dentist’ series. We’re happy to announce that the third book in this delightful series is now live and available, via the Amazon platform, in both eBook and paperback formats!

The Tales of Banjo and the Superhero Dentist is a series of books for kids aimed at creating a light-hearted picture of what to expect from most things dental-related. The playful and friendly explanations provide a general understanding, and build excitement in kids as they learn to take care of their own oral-health and anticipate their first visit.
 
In the first book, ‘Excited Banjo Meets the Superhero Dentist’, readers are introduced to the awesome characters that aim to (in a fun way) bring information to children regarding dental procedures, dental equipment, how to prepare for a first visit, and what to expect after.
 
In the second book, ‘Where the Sugar Bugs Are’, Banjo travels in a dream-state to Mouth Valley, where he meets the Sugar Bugs face to face. Before this dream he thought it would be okay to miss a brush and floss, but after having met the dreaded bugs he realizes just how important dental-care is.
 
In this new story titled ‘Banjo Has A Loose Tooth’ - the third book in the series - Banjo has a wiggly tooth that won’t come out. But Mama knows the Superhero Dentist can help. At the dental office, Banjo remembers the stories his human friends from around the world told him about what they did with their baby-teeth once they’d wiggled out. Before he knows it, his wiggly tooth is removed by the Superhero Dentist, and Banjo knows just what to do with it! 

With stunning, bright, illustrations this easy-to-read tale is sure to help kids through their first experience, when it comes to losing their first wiggly tooth!
 
Visit Rose’s author website or her Amazon page to learn more about this wonderful series for kids, written by Dr. Rose herself.

Until next time, keep smiling,
stay magical,
​Sasha ~

Good morning, all! Today is the first Thursday in this new month of April, 2020, and we have something exciting to share with you!  Being home in lock-down can be an internal struggle for many, but those who have an imagination and make use of their creativity in order to get through life are utilizing this time to come-up with new inventions, new online businesses, and new stories to tell (among many other things).

What we do know at the moment is that although the pandemic is not good, it has given the planet a chance to breathe by keeping everyone at home, thereby lessening the amount of pollution being ejected into the atmosphere.  So, while this may be bad for people, the rest of nature is thriving more now than it has in a very long time.  Humans need to see this, and understand that the more minimally they live the better the chances are of the planet itself surviving.  That is how life works, as you know; a fine balance between survival and the ability to really thrive.

Well, what we've decided to do today is open the floor to all of you!  What we want to know is what you see for the future of humanity!  Yes, it's your turn to have your say!  Think about it all for a day or two then send me (via my page here) a short story between 250 and 500-words about your vision for the future! 

Use your imagination - make use of sci-fi or fantasy, or even practice your skills at being an investigative journalist!  Tell your story however you feel fit!  Rose and I will read through each story sent to us, and then choose one that really makes us feel good.  After all, there is a lot of 'not-so-good-feeling' info around at the moment, we would love the opportunity to be inspired and smile.  You have the power to do this, you know!  You can be a superhero in times of darkness - it all depends on your attitude.  Are you drowning in the problem or are you part of the solution?
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Once we've read through each of the stories (deadline is next Thursday - April 9th), we'll share it here on Rose's blog page, as well as on her social media sites.  PLUS you'll get to choose any three of Rose's eBooks via Amazon.  Yup - if your story is chosen you'll be entitled to send us your choice of three of Rose's titles, and we'll send them to you digitally! 

Send your story via the 'comment' box on my page, or if you have images you'd like to send you can connect with me via my page and I'll open an email thread for you.  So, what are you waiting for?  How will you inspire and protect the future?  We can't wait to read your stories!

Here's sending everyone much love and light!
​God bless.
Until next time, keep smiling,
stay magical,
​Sasha ~

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Good day, all! Today is the first Thursday of the wonderful month of March.  And so, it is also blog day for us! If you’re in the Northern hemisphere you’re likely getting excited at the concept of spring arriving, while those in the Southern hemisphere prepare for the colder months ahead (a little like hibernating, I guess)!

You may or may not have seen Rose’s new series of books, ‘The Tales of Banjo and the Superhero Dentist’. Well, in the second book (Where The Sugar Bugs Are) Banjo the orangutan travels into a dream where the entire world around him is made of baked and sweet treats.  What an experience, although too much sugar is not good for the body or teeth!  But what would life be without a little sweetness, right?  In his dream world, the houses are made from cinnamon buns, believe it or not, so today we’re sharing with you an awesome and easy cinnamon bun recipe that you can prepare over the weekend for friends or family.
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​​Without further a due, here’s the recipe!

​Please note that raisins are optional. If you want to add raisins you can do so – around half a cup should be great! You can also add flaked almonds if you like (again around half a cup should be good).

What you’ll need:

​Bun dough:
3/4 cup warm milk
2 and 1/4 teaspoons active yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 cups bread flour
3/4 teaspoon salt

Sticky-center filling:
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 and 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter

Icing:
4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to make your buns:
 
1 - Warm your milk to the temperature of bath water then pour it into a large mixing bowl.
2 - Sprinkle your yeast over your warm milk.
3 - Add your sugar, egg, egg yolk and melted butter.
4 - Mix the ingredients together well with a spatula.
5 – Add your flour and salt to the mix, then combine the ingredients until they’ve formed dough.  
6 – Knead your dough into a ball shape on a floured surface  – it should be spongy and a little sticky, but not too sticky.
7 – Place your dough into an oiled bowl, then cover it with a warm towel - allow the yeast to rise. This should take an hour to an hour and a half. It should grow to double its original size.
8 – Once the dough has risen, use a rolling pin to roll it out flat – around 35 cm by 22 cm (14 x 9 inches).
9 – Use a spatula or butter knife to smear your 1/4 cup of softened butter over the flattened dough – leave a centimeter of dough around the edges butter-free.
10 - Mix your brown sugar and cinnamon together in a medium-sized bowl, then sprinkle this mix over your buttered, flattened dough.  
11 – As though making a Swiss roll, roll your dough up into a long, spiral, sausage.
12 – It should now look like a Swiss roll sausage; you can then cut it into pieces using a sharp knife. The pieces (buns) should be between 5 cm and 7 cm thick (roughly 1.5 to 2 inches).
13 – Grease a large baking tray then place your dough pieces onto the greased tray, packing them closely together.  Cover the tray with a warm towel and then allow the pieces to rise at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes.
14 - Preheat your oven to 350F (180c).  Place your tray of risen raw buns into your heated oven for 25 minutes, baking them until they are golden brown on the surface.  
15 – Once baked, allow them to cool at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
16 – Prepare your icing by mixing the icing sugar, cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract together well.
17 – Use a thin soft spatula to smear your icing mix over your cooled baked cinnamon buns.
 
And there you have it! This is quite a simple recipe; probably the exact same one used to make the cinnamon bun houses in Rose’s book ‘Where The Sugar Bugs Are’.  You can, of course, find this book in eBook and paperback formats via Amazon, in the links below.

Well, we do hope sincerely that you will send us pictures of your buns once they’re done. You can send them via a comment on Rose’s Facebook or Twitter pages, or you can send them to me directly via my page on Rose’s website.

Here’s wishing you nothing but sweet times head!
Keep smiling,
stay magical,
Sasha ~

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