National Geographic Kids' Reading Rocks Mega Prize Pack ~ #BackToSchool

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Guess what?! It is almost time to head back to school, and this year I have quite a few books, products, fashion items and more to share as part of my Back To School Guide 2015 here on Coupons and Lesson Plans. Today I am kicking off the Back To School Guide by partnering with National Geographic and giving you the chance to win the Reading Rocks Mega prize pack which includes 11 books for your kiddos to dive into! As an added bonus I have also joined with LeahSay's Views, Planet Weidknecht, and some other amazing bloggers who have fun back to school giveaways which are linked below.

National Geographic Kids has new titles debuting this school year, that are sure to captivate your child's attention, and help them develop a love for reading. These books are filled with vivid pictures and each series is geared towards different age groups and reading levels. The best part.... all of the National Geographic Kids' readers are budget friendly, so you can grab a few and not break the bank. 

10 Activities For Your End of Summer Bucket List

A lot of us might be thinking about back to school, and if you are homeschooling you may already be starting those lesson plans too. Actually there are still a few weeks of summer break left! Instead of getting caught up in the preparations for the new school year, this time around I want to focus on taking advantage of every moment we have left of summer by making memories! I have compiled a list of 10 activities for our End of Summer Bucket List. Hope that you can use one or more of these fun ideas with your kids too, and send summer break out with a bang! 

Mia and Me- Friends to the Rescue DVD ~ Review

Finding animated shows that my tween will enjoy without believing they are "too kiddie", in her words, has become a challenge. She is at that in between stage kids go through, and I am so happy we recently found a show that she can enjoy viewing that keeps the issues simple and age appropriate- Mia and Me- Friends to the Rescue DVD.

Mia and Me is a unique program that includes both live action and animation. The main character Mia is a 12 year old girl. She is attending boarding school in Florence, Italy. Mia is trying to fit in with her classmates, but has a secret life one where she is able to transport through a high tech portal to animated land of Centopia. She used to read about this place in an ancient book of myths, and finds herself in an exciting land of elves, unicorns, dragons and more. As she is bouncing back and forth from her boarding school life and secret elf life, Mia discovers she is the key to saving Centopia from the evil Queen Panthea.

#Halofromthestart Giveaway on Facebook ~ Ends July 26, 2015

 Safe Sleep From The Start- That's a simple and very important mission, and it is one HALO takes seriously. We used HALO SleepSacks with our little guy from day one at home, and now that he has grown into the little mover stage, we use their Halo SleepSack Early Walker at bedtime. I am so excited to share with all of you the #Halofromthestart Facebook giveaway with a chance for you to win a wonderful prize pack including the innovative HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper and an adorable HALO SleepSack Swaddle from HALO!! 

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Caillou Helps Out DVD Giveaway ~ 5 Winners

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Preschool children love watching shows that they can relate too, and Caillou is an adorable little preschooler learning what's expected of him just like they are. I know both of my older kids enjoyed Caillou as preschoolers, and his adorable way of learning through make believe and real life activities with his friends and family captivates young children. Now is your chance to enter for a chance to WIN Caillou Helps Out DVD, a New release from PBS KIDS! 

Make Your Bed With A Zip! ~ Zipit Bedding Review

I don't know about you, but getting my kids to make their beds is an ongoing struggle around our home especially with my seven year old son. Well, at least it was, until I discovered an all in one bedding set that allows you to make your bed with a quick zip. This has been perfect for speeding up that dreaded morning chore for our son.

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New Release Caillou Helps Out DVD ~ PBS KIDS

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When our oldest was little, I was always looking for shows that I could trust would be age appropriate and entertaining. When my daughter was about 3 she fell in love the show Caillou on PBS KIDS. We watched as Caillou experienced all sorts of everyday things, and she was captivated. PBS KIDS has recently released (June 16, 2015) a new DVD featuring 7 stories with that lovable little four year old boy that our daughter enjoyed discovering with so much when she was young, Caillou Helps Out ARV$12.99. Approximate Run Time 60 mins and rated TV-Y

Here is a little about each episode featured in this delightful Caillou Helps Out DVD from PBS KIDS. 

Wild Kratts Super Sprinters ~ PBS KIDS Review

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Since both of my older two kids were little they have been fascinated with all things animals. We read books, watch movies and documentaries too. One of the shows my son loves to watch when he can is Wild Kratts on PBS KIDS. 

Wild Kratts is a cartoon, with real life segments at the beginning and end, that teaches about animals in a fun way. Chris and Martin Kratt team up with a few friends to study animals of all kinds in their habitat, and find out all about their unique features to see what makes them awesome. They use fun gadgets and travel around the globe on their adventures to learn more. Together with their team the Kratts take what they have learned and create their Creature Power Suits which allow the Kratts to, in a way, become that specific creature, and experience what it's like to be them which sometimes can be quite silly. 

Make Your Bed With A Zip! ~ Zipit Bedding Giveaway

Do you have to struggle with getting your kids to make their beds in the morning? Are they just too young to accomplish the task by themselves? I have found a wonderful solution for us parents, and the kids are going to love it too ~ Zipit Bedding!!!

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Zipit Bedding works just like a sleeping bag, but fits your bed! You simply make your bed up with a zip. This All In One Bedding Set fits over your bed like a fitted sheet with a top cover that zips up. Super easy for young kids to have their beds made quickly with no fuss. Zipit Bedding offers adorable prints for the kids that fit twin and full size beds, and bold colors to fit twin and queen beds too. Make sure to look for my review coming up soon.

Zipit Bedding has graciously sponsored this fun Summer Heat giveaway, and one lucky reader win will a Twin Size Zipit Bedding Set in Wild Animal or Sweet Dream!  ARV$50

Fight #SummerSlide with Silver Dolphin Books ~ #SummerSweeping

This summer don't let your kids suffer from the summer slide that being out of school for a few months leads to. Silver Dolphin Books has just what you need to keep them learning and having fun throughout their summer break! These books will keep your kids engaged and are great for different learning styles too! My kids have been enjoying these fun products, and the best part... they do not even realize that they are learning. With sticker creations, fun fact cards, a huge puzzle, posters, and more you will not need to worry about your children falling victim to the dreaded summer slide this year thanks to the educational books available from Silver Dolphin Books! 

Hemp For the Thin Win Over Compression Leaks ~ Buttons Cloth Diapers Review

Now that we have been cloth diapering for over a year with our youngest, we have learned a few things about what works for us and what doesn't. Some things like microfiber inserts worked perfectly when my son was younger, but now that he is getting older and a little mover, we have been dealing with compression leaks in some of our diapers. Natural fibers, like hemp, are what I am turning too to save the leaky day! I call hemp inserts our thin win over compression leaks!

I received the products above in order to facilitate this review.  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. see disclosure.