Disclaimer: I received a sample product for review purposes. All experience and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. I LOVE personalized gifts. I think that buying a gift that allows you to add an extra touch of personalization drives home the point that you really care for that person. I was so excited when I See Me! asked if I would like to review one of their personalized books. My kids LOVE books, they love to be read too, they love to read to each other and I knew they … [Read more...]
Reads Like Murder in Honolulu Giveaway
This giveaway is perfect for your summer travels! While you are in the car, on the train, in the plane or on a ship going to and from your destination, spend some time with this murder mystery novel! Enter to win Reads Like Murder in Honolulu now! a Rafflecopter giveaway … [Read more...]
Helping to Improve your Child’s Reading Skills
Photo by: MistoAcrilicoCan you remember learning to read? Me neither. The process is slow and steady, for both parent and child. However you can assist your kids at home to ease the toil and get your child reading fluently, faster than you can say ‘library.’Most parents (and adults in general for that matter) won’t need me to tell them that children are not best known for having long attention spans. In light of this, it’s imperative that when reading is concerned, your kids are not … [Read more...]
Celebrate And Learn On International Children’s Book Day
Tuesday 2nd April is international children's book day and is the perfect time to encourage your child to read more. There are so many books out there to choose from, a vast range related to different topics so there will always be something that will interest your child. It is great to let their imaginations run wild with a story and it will help develop both their reading and writing skills too.International children's book day started in 1967 and the 2nd of April was chosen as the date to … [Read more...]
Puzz Story!
The makers of Puzz Story ought to be proud! This is an awesome lesson in History! Their slogan is “The book, the puzzle, and the poster combine to form a new exciting educational product for children.”This was so much fun my little children. At 4 and 6 they had a blast learning what all the puzzle pieces were called and liked looking at the “map” after it was all put together. I was actually surprised at how much they knew! They knew different dinosaurs, mammoths and saber tooth tiger, and … [Read more...]
“Plan” to be Organized
I love a fresh, crisp new planner! One of my favorite parts of starting a new year, is getting a new planner! The pages are crisp and blank and ready to help you get your life organized! I actually use several calendars to keep things running smoothly around here. We have a big white board calendar in our kitchen, I have my own planner and I use Google Calendar to help keep my giveaways organized. If you are ready to get your life in order and be productive, Check out the amazing products from … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffer from Shutterly
Don't miss out on this ONE DAY ONLY deal! Get $10 off an order of $20+! This deal is ONLY good on Wednesday Dec. 19! … [Read more...]
Give the Gift of Memories
This holiday season give the gift of memories! Make some awesome photo books to give to your loved ones. Food, toys and trinkets come and go but memories are forever. Make one for yourself while you are at it with this 50% off deal! … [Read more...]
Saving Money with Campus Book Rentals
I know that for most college students, they are getting excited because the semester is almost over for Christmas break! I remember the excitement of the holidays and being so glad to be done with school for a couple weeks. Although there is a break coming, they still have to get prepared for next semester. School will be starting again, so get ready with Campus Book Rentals. I wish they had a program as great as Campus Book Rentals when I was in school. Check out all these great perks to … [Read more...]
FREE Photo Book – 1 week only
Yay for another opportunity for a FREE photo book! This one only lasts a week! You have between now and 11/4 to get your FREE photo book! … [Read more...]
The Emperor’s New Clothes Flannel Board Story Giveaway
It's time for another fun flannel story giveaway! This time I have the story of "The Emperor's New Clothes." Awnya has once again been generous with her Story Time Felts and is offering one of my readers the chance to win this flannel board story! This story is a classic that every child should know! Along with the cute flannel pieces you will receive a digital copy of the story to help you tell the story.I love the lesson this story teaches about honesty! It is such a clever story with a … [Read more...]
My Niece the Author!
My sweet little niece wrote a story for PBS kids Young Authors contest and she won 2nd place!! Woot! They gave her class at school a pizza party and then they gave her and 10 of her friends a bowling/pizza party! How fun is that?!?! You and your kiddos may have seen her reading her story “I Love the Music” while watching your favorite PBS Kids shows. Here is the link to PBS kids where she is reading her superb story! Congratulations Mia! You’re awesome!! … [Read more...]
5,000 Scrapbook Titles & Quotes
Okay scrapbookers, crafters and bloggers! We’ve got a super fun e-book for you! 5,000 Scrapbook Titles & Quotes is exactly what it says; titles and quotes for pretty much anything you would ever need! Do you make your own greeting cards? I don’t…well, I didn’t! But I just might start! This book is awesome! They have a fantastic Table of Contents that will take you directly to your subject and from there, the possibilities are endless! She also put in a page of ideas to help you if you’re … [Read more...]
FREE photo book
Extra! Extra! The free photo book offer is BACK! But for a VERY limited time! Now is a great time to make a book of your summer Memories with this FREE photo book! Be sure you jump on this because it is only going to last a couple days! … [Read more...]
Summer Reading!
Blame it on the heat! It’s been well over 100F lately; today it was 106F! We’ve spent many a day lounging about and reading books this summer. My oldest daughter got her very own Library Card this week and she sure does feel like big stuff! It got me thinking of all the fun books we’ve read this summer and how I’d like to share some of them with you… (I’ve tried to look up what the reading label ages actually mean, but I can’t find very clear definitions…if any of you know, please speak … [Read more...]