This holiday gift guide is sponsored by the below products and includes Amazon Affiliate links. If you purchase through those links I will receive a small compensation with no charge to you. All opinions are my own. Stocking StuffersThe perfect stocking stuffer for a foodie, or fun snack in general is Funny Nuts, the cashew collection. With the far our flavors, they would also make a great hostess gift for a Christmas party. These flavored cashews will bring your snack game up, big time! … [Read more...]
Feeling Special with I See Me!
If you've been a reader of Making of a Mom for a while, you know I LOVE the company I See Me! They specialize in personalized gifts. They offer such things as books, lunch boxes, placemats, stickers, puzzles and more.My son, who also happens to be the middle child, definitely suffers from middle child syndrome. He often has to share with his baby brother and doesn't get much of his own since the baby came along. When the chance came up to work with I See Me! again I definitely … [Read more...]
I See Me! Personalized Gifts
Disclosure: I'm very happy to partner with I See Me! for my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are 100% my own. This unique gift is brought especially to you by our friends at internationally award-winning publisher Chronicle Books.There is something very magical about personalized books. When you think of a book, you assume it has been mass-produced and there are thousands of copies floating around the world. With personalized books, and even personalized gifts, they are unique. There is … [Read more...]
Great Books for Your Little Reader
My daughter is in third grade and is a little bookworm. She loves to read. This is great and I'm so happy to loves to read and is developing a great habit of reading whenever she can. For school she has to read several books every month so I am always on the look out to get her new books. I'm really excited to introduce her to Princess Cupcake Jones and her adventures. Cupcake Jones is a modern day Princess who loves her tutu, playing with her toys, and most of all creating a … [Read more...]
Eat Healthy and Stay Fit with Fun Children’s Books
I'm already thinking about Christmas gifts for my kids. My son is in Kindergarten and so his world is filled with the Alphabet. These children's books are the perfect gift for him! On top of having all the alphabet it teaches children about healthy foods and different ideas for keeping fit in a fun way. These books (and calendar, perfect for MOM!) are a fun way to get my son reading and all of eating healthier and being active!The calendar is really great because it includes stickers in … [Read more...]
Santa’s Magic Key Giveaway
Santa's Magic Key= the Answer to the No Chimney Dilemma! Sponsored by Wendall August and hosted by Mom Does Reviews and her fabulous blogger friends! For centuries, Santa Claus has used fireplaces as the main point of entry in homes across the world. Using rooftops to land, chimneys have been crucial in getting gifts to millions of good boys and girls. However, recent years have brought problems, leaving Mr. Claus to seek alternatives. “With time comes change. Fewer families have … [Read more...]
Leap Reader Ready, Set Read & Write Party
Disclaimer: I received free LeapFrog products in order to host the LeapFrog sponsored MommyParty. The opinions expressed here are my own. I have never used a LeapReader or Tag system before so when this fun party pack of Leap Frog items arrived I was stoked! Doesn't this look like a fun party pack? My kids were very excited to have some friends over for the "Ready, Set, Read & Write" party!I prepared for the party by making sure both LeapReaders were charged and ready to … [Read more...]
I See Me! Personalized Books Make a Meaningful Gift
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...]
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...]
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...]
Book Review – Deeanne Gist
I was first introduced to Deeanne Gist novels from a friend who sent me one of her novels for my birthday. She hadn't read it, but knew it was a style I would like, meaning it was a clean, innocent romance novel! This first book was called A Bride Most Begrudging. I enjoyed this book. I have since noticed a lot of her books are similar. Set in the early 1900's, often a woman not meaning to become someone's bride, does becomes someone's bride, but love wins in the end. I love a happy ending!Not … [Read more...]
