Angry Birds Prize Pack Giveaway

My kids love Angry Birds, and I am sure that a lot of your kids do too. I am excited to share with you a prize pack that gives Angry Birds an educational twist to keep learning fun!

Three New Books From Little Gestalten This Spring #Review

One of my favorite parts of blogging is being introduced to new-to-me publishers who have a wide variety of books that will be great reads and keep learning fun for my kids. Recently I had the pleasure to be introduced to a publisher who has some fun new releases, and I am so excited to share them with you.

The League and the Lantern Review

My daughter is finishing up her seventh grade year, and boy has it just flown by. Now that the school year is winding down, she is doing more reading for enjoyment. Recently she has been drawn to adventure fiction, and as always, I have been searching for a good read that not only will be educational but entertaining too. Now I am excited to share with you a wonderful book for middle-school age kids that is jammed packed with adventure and educational references too.

Keep Reading Fun With Smithsonian Leveled Readers

Our eight year old son loves to read non-fiction. I am always on the hunt for readers that will grab his attention and keep reading fun, so first thing I look for is great pictures to draw him in to find out more. Now I am thrilled to share with all of you a new set of leveled readers from Smithsonian that include beautiful pictures and educational topics that are perfect for your young reader.

*I received the titles below in order to facilitate this overview. All opinions are my own. see disclosure.

National Bird Day Giveaway Featuring Cockatoo, Too Picture Book

I have inherited a love for bird watching from my Mom. We used to have a large picture window with a few bird feeders right outside. We would watch the birds, located them in a book, and observe their behaviors when I was younger. My children have happily picked up this hobby from both of us. Since January 5th is National Bird Day, I thought it would be fun to celebrate with all of you by sharing a brand new children' book for your little ones. {Be sure to check out all the other wonderful January giveaways linked below too.}

Encourage Reading With Ivy Kids Kits #HolidayGiftGuide

I was on the hunt this year for the perfect gift idea that would encourage reading for our eight year old son. He struggles so much in this subject area. The monthly kit I found has me super excited because your child will not only get a new book but a bunch of fun activities to go along with it! 

Stuff The Stockings This Year With Books From National Geographic Kids #HGG #MakeSomeoneHappy

While we may still have leaves to rake and a turkey dinner to plan, the holiday gift giving and stocking stuffing season is just around the corner.  This year to kick off the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide on Coupons and Lesson Plans, I have partnered with The Mommy Island, The Kids Did It, and some other amazing bloggers to bring you the Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop! 

Every year our kids know that there will be at least one book in their stocking or under the tree on Christmas morning. I am so thankful that they love and look forward to opening that gift to see what great read they will be adding to their collection. This year National Geographic Kids has graciously sponsored this fun Holiday Gift Guide event, and is offering SIX beautiful books filled with vibrant pictures - Five big books for the kiddos and one special book of poetry which would make a wonderful teacher's gift!

The Biggest Story: How The Snake Crusher Brings Us Back To The Garden Review

Most all of us know the story of the Garden of Eden from the Bible, and have heard about the great flood, plagues of Egypt, and the miracle birth of Jesus. Still trying to understand, especially for children, the overall message of these stories, and God's plan is lost in the details. I received a book geared towards children, The Biggest Story: How The Snake Crusher Brings Us Back To The Garden, that shows how everything is linked and really does explain the biggest story.

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

The Biggest Story written by Kevin DeYoung- a best-selling author, senior pastor, and father of six -takes the stories of the Bible, and turns them into a fun journey connecting the dots from the garden of Eden all the way through the death of Christ then to the new heaven and new earth. Below is a few sentences pulled from the first chapter.

2015 Back To School Guide

Can you believe it is already time start lesson planning and getting ready for back to school? I must confess; I love the back to school season. Pouring over curriculum, planning our days, and finding new ways to keep learning fun is something that I can't wait to start doing every year. This year our daughter will be in 7th, my older son will be a 2nd grader, and the little one will be ready to start sign language, beginning counting and more at age one. Have been on the hunt for new and must have items for this back to school time of year over the pass few months, and am so excited to share with you some wonderful products! 

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

*I received the products below for reviewing purposes. I was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own. see disclosure.

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. 

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! 

Toys For Baby ~ Ebeanstalk.com Review

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Our new baby is due to arrive any day now! Yes, I have hit the point at 38 weeks and 4 days where I just want to hold and cuddle him already! =) Have been scouring all different places for New Toys for babies, after I realized last week that with all my planning and getting everything ready for our little guy that I didn't have one toy for him! oops... Mommy fail! When given the opportunity to review the Ebeanstalk site, I was thrilled. They really have a ton of newborn toys, not to mention products for my older two kiddos also. 

photo credit- Ebeanstalk.com

Finding a great toy or book on Ebeanstalk is super easy since they have so many to pick from. I found the site very easy to navigate with tabs for searching by brand, age, milestones or categories. I just picked Toys By Age and clicked on Baby Toys for Newborns. So many adorable items came up that would be perfect for our new little one. Then since I could not help myself I moved through all the other ages and found quite a few great picks in the Top selling toys for 1 year olds section too. 

Give the Gift of Reading ~ Blurb Children's Gifts

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When the weather is cooler and especially around the holidays, I love the cuddle up with the kids and read a good book. There is just something about reading with your kids that make it worth every second. Blurb has a really incredible assortment of self-published children’s books that you won’t find anywhere else this holiday season. Try a few of these future classics and create some new holiday memories this year.

Check out this small selection of the all unique titles that are available from Blurb. Plus right now you can Save 20% on print books when you spend $40 or more!

Reading, finding, and sharing all about Bugs is what my son is really into right now. If you have a little Bug Lover on your list this year how about a journal just for them, and check out a few more of the adorable stories, and interesting reads for children available from Blurb too.

Title: My Bug Journal

Author: Hannah Rollings
www.blurb.com/b/1925331-my-bug-journal
Bug-lover or other, this journal is sure to spark interest from anyone who takes a peek inside the covers. Enchanted illustrations, bug facts, room for records and much, much more.

Free eBooks ~ 7/26/13

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My son recently received a Nook, and we are getting into the whole eBook craze at my house!!! Here's just a few FREE eBooks that I found today!

For today 7/26/13 here's a few picks that I thought some of you might like. Check out BookBub if you would like to see other choices. =) 
~Some of these could be limited-time offers that are available for Kindle, Nook, iPad, Google Play, and others.

Children's & Middle Grade-

Island of Fog (Book 1) by Keith Robinson

Howard B. Wigglebottom Children's Book Event {Ends 4/26/13}

*I received this book free for reviewing purposes. As always, all opinions {good or bad} are my own. The prize & prize shipment are the responsibility of the sponsor. This giveaway is in no way associated with facebook. See Disclosure

Welcome to the 

Howard B. Wigglebottom 

Children's Book Event

The We Do Listen Foundation has graciously offered to sponsor this giveaway for one Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Courage Hardcover Book!