Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep

If you are a regular here you know that 2 year old Alice would rather read books over watching television. Alice was all smiles over her new book Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep. This hard back book is written and illustrated by Barney Saltzberg. Such a CUTE book!!! Chengdu is a young panda that just can’t get to sleep. I know exactly how young Chengdu feels!! Well, except the high in a tree part. Chengdu is the only one wide awake. Each page finds Chengdu tossing, turning, squirming and moving to find that perfect sleep spot.  (seriously, does that sound familiar or WHAT?!)

We love that the book has different size pages inside, for instance one page unfolds to see Chengdu hanging upside down from a tree branch. The pages continue to fold this way and that way. Alice thought this was one of the funniest parts of the book. Little Chengdu has beautiful big eyes, wide open page after page. Chengdu’s solution is a wonderful surprise. 

This is a beautifully illustrated book. The story flows beautifully from the first page to the last.  Truly a great book for panda lovers everywhere.  An absolutely beautiful bedtime story book! 

Author, illustrator Barney Saltzberg has published close to 30 children’s books. Barney also is a singer and songwriter! He studied art at Sonoma State College in Northern California and later took a class at Otis/Parsons in Children’s Book writing and illustrating where he created his first book, It Must Have Been the Wind. He has also recorded two albums for children, Where, Oh, Where’s My Underwear? and, The Soccer Mom From Outer Space. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Alice and I give Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep four thumbs WAY WAY UP!!! Cute book!!

Find Chengdu on Disney Store web site and on Amazon May 6, 2014. You can pre-order now for $10.74 and Amazon Prime eligible.

Disclosure: I have received complimentary/free products for the purpose of this review. The opinions are 100% mine. I have not been influenced in any way. I am disclosing this in accordance with Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials In Advertising. Connie at Peanut Butter And Whine.

Refreshing My Old Blog Posts: The Good, The Bad, and The 404s

Updating an old blog post is a lot like an archaeological dig. You head in expecting a quick “dusting” of the archives and end up unearthing a series of questionable life choices from 2014. From over-filtered photos to advice that didn’t age quite as well as a fine cheddar, the past can be… loud.

I recently opened a “quick update” on an old favorite, only to find a digital wasteland:

• Missing Images: Key tutorial steps that now require “extreme imagination” because the hosting site vanished.
• The Dead Link Graveyard: Half my former brand partners have apparently rebranded as “AI Crypto Collectives” or simply ceased to exist.
• Antique Fonts: We’re talking styles that haven’t been cool since the dial-up era and look like they belong on a Geocities fan page.

Why I’m Optimizing This Blog

It’s not just about vanity; it’s about SEO survival. While I might be cringing at my old writing style, fixing broken links and updating keywords is like whispering “Pick me!” directly into Google’s ear.

When I refresh this content, the site runs faster, the “404 Not Found” errors disappear, and the search engine gods are finally appeased. I’m not spiraling into a mid-blog crisis; I’m just clearing out the blog ghosts to make room for new traffic.

How I Am Giving My Content a Facelift

I’m sitting on a mountain of old posts, here is the “Peanut Butter and Whine” guide to a quick refresh:

1. Killing the 404s: I’m using a plugin to find dead links and point them somewhere useful.
2. Update the “Now”: If I mentioned a product from five years ago, I’m trying to swap it for the 2026 version.
3. Spruce up the Metadata: Making sure my Focus Keyword (like “blog”) is in the headers and the first paragraph.

While You’re Here…

Don’t let your visit be a “one and done!” Since I’m already tidying up the place, why not stay a while?

• Win Big: Check out the sidebar for my current giveaway—I promise this one is actually alive and kicking!
• Earn Cash: Some things never go out of style. Rakuten still pays you to shop, and in this economy, why wouldn’t you take the free money?