Dino Dan Trek's Adventures: Dino Babies DVD Review

After growing up with one sister, I am quickly learning our home that includes little boys has a much different theme to it. There are much fewer tea parties and dolls laying around, but we have rock collections, bug and reptile books galore, and most importantly everything dinosaur is greatly treasured. 

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.

Be A #SuperMom This Summer By Preparing For Mosquito Season! #LearnWithOrkin

We live in a river city, and the mosquitoes here can be out of control in the summer months. This summer I want to be prepared with the knowledge I need to be a Super Mom and keep my kids safe while playing outdoors. Find out if you are prepared below with a fun quiz, and then enter for a chance to win too! {Also be sure to check out some other family friendly Super Mom giveaways linked below}

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 Geographic & Family Dinner Giveaway

How does a movie night that includes a nice dinner out with the kids sound? We love our family movie nights, and a dinner out is always great to give this Mom a break. I am so excited to share with you a fun prize pack giveaway that includes a dinner for 4, the National Geographic Kids Almanac 2016 & Polar Prowl DVD!!!

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.}

Snow Day Entertainment For The Kids From NCircle Entertainment

If there is one thing I look forward to during the cold days of winter, it would have to be coming in from a fun time playing outside in the snow with the kids and warming up by cuddling under a cozy blanket to enjoy a family friendly movie together. 

A Cloth Diaper For Christmas From Thirsties Modern Cloth Diapers #HolidayGiftGuide

When I was pregnant and first made the decision to cloth diaper our youngest a couple years ago, we were gifted six diapers for Christmas. I was thrilled!!! Using cloth diapers over the last year and half has helped our tight budget. Plus given the fact they are eco-friendly and just so cute doesn't hurt my opinion of them either. This year for the first time on my Holiday Gift Guide, I have teamed up with one of my favorite cloth diaper brands to showcase an all in one cloth diaper, and give you the chance to win both a diaper and a wet bag! Cloth diapers for Christmas.... the perfect gift! 

Gifts From Around The World For Kids From Little Passports #HolidayGiftGuide

Introducing my kids to cultures from around the world is one of my favorite things we do in our homeschool. We enjoy learning all about different countries from how they live to what their favorite foods are. This year I have found some fun gift ideas for the kids to learn more about weather and coins from around the world!

Fine Art For Your Kids From Oopsy Daisy #HolidayGiftGuide

Making memories during the holidays that my children will look back on when they are grown with a smile, is something that I hope to accomplish. Art and creativity are a huge part of my own childhood memories. I am doing my best to bring the element of art into the holidays and our daily lives too. I am so excited to share with all of you a place to find beautiful artwork for the kids to display this holiday on the Christmas tree- personalized porcelain ornaments.

*I received product in order to facilitate this feature. All opinions are my own. see disclosure. 

Oopsy Daisy has fine art for children each originally created by their very talented group of artists. They have gorgeous canvas and art prints, growth charts, wall decals and murals. There is also lighting options, and great personalized gift choices too. As you look over their wide variety of designs for each product, I was so excited to notice that you can not only see which artist contributed that design but see what other items they have created too. All of the items are custom made just for you from the original art work! This holiday season what caught my eye was their precious porcelain ornaments for children that you can personalize.

Language Fun With Rock 'N Learn #HolidayGiftGuide

Exposing my children to a foreign language early is something that I feel strongly about doing. I want them to learn and have fun at the same time too. Our daughter recently mentioned she was interested in learning more than one language and wished we would have started the second one when she was younger. For the holidays why not gift some fun foreign language DVDs to give your kids a head start.

Stocking Stuffers That Rock From KIDZ BOP

If you have followed me for very long at all, you know we love listening to music in our home. My tween especially loves to have her favorite music cranked up most of the day. I have some fun stocking stuffer ideas that will have your kids and tweens rocking out as part of this year's Holiday Gift Guide. 

New Holiday Music ~ #Adore :Christmas Songs of Worship From Chris Tomlin

I love the holiday season and everything that goes with it! The festive decorations, putting up the Christmas tree, wrapping gifts, and the holiday music all play a huge part in making the season special to me. 

*I received product in order to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. 

This year Chris Tomlin has given us an album filled with new Christmas music to enjoy during the holidays. "Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship" is the new Christmas release from this American contemporary Christian music artist, worship leader, and songwriter who has sold nearly 30 million records. 

New Bamboo Pajamas For Baby This Holiday From Silkberry Baby ~ #HolidayGiftGuide

Every year for the Holidays we have a tradition of giving our kids new pajamas on Christmas Eve. They look forward to opening this first gift, and we have a fun family evening together snuggled up in their new pajamas usually watching a holiday movie or listening to music by the fireplace. This year I am happy to share with all of you some adorable and super soft pajamas that will make a great gift for your baby or toddler as part of my 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.

*I received the pajama set below in order to facilitate this product feature. All opinions are my own. see disclosure.

Silkberry Baby offers eco-friendly clothing for baby and toddlers. They carry both 100% organic cotton clothing and a signature bamboo collection that are just beyond adorable. With everything to dress your little ones from dresses, hoodies, and onesies to even crocheted hats and sleepwear. Silkberry Baby has even won an award for their organic cotton footed sleepers with it's innovative front zipper that slides up instead of down to make diaper changes a breeze.

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!

Fall In Love With Giveaways Hop featuring The Well Planned Day Family Homeschool Planner

Welcome to the 

"Fall In Love with Giveaways" 

Giveaway Hop!

This fun event is hosted by Heather from Mommy's Favorite Things and Michelle from Mama's Baby Cupcakes. Since this hop has an open theme anything family friendly is up for grabs! Each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner & after visiting my giveaway for a chance to win The Well Planned Day 2015-2016 Homeschool Family Planner, make sure you use the linky below to see what other fun giveaways are a part of this years Fall In Love With Giveaways Hop!

Then Vs Now Safety ~ Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month

All of us parents take the safety of our children very seriously. A few months ago, I had a conversation with my Mom about safe sleeping for babies. She told me that when I was born the doctors TOLD her to lay me on my stomach to sleep at the hospital, so that is what she did back then. We all know now that "Back Is Best" when putting a little one to sleep, but back then they weren't aware of this. 

Captive In Theaters on September 18th #FollowYourPurpose

*I received product in order to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. sponsored post.

She was a struggling addict trying to get her life together for her daughter, and he was a desperate man on the run after committing murder. Their lives collide, and suddenly they were looking for what gives their life a purpose. Captive, formerly published as Unlikely Angel by Ashley Smith, is a book giving us the untold story of the 2005 Atlanta hostage hero from her point of view, and Captive, a motion picture based on this book, will be in theaters on September 18th! 

Honestly, I only have vague memories of this hostage event from 2005, so I dove into the book, Captive with an open mind. I was not able to put it down, and read nearly the entire book in one night. Her life before this experience was tragic and really sad to say the least. She spirals down a dark and selfish path caught up in addiction after the death of her young husband. Then she seems to wake up with a need to survive at all costs for her daughter during this hostage experience. While reading The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren both her and her captor really begin trying to look for their life's purpose. Now that I have finished reading Captive, I am so excited that they are releasing the movie based on this story soon, and cannot wait to see Captive in theaters this September. (Can we say date night?!)