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Get a FREE Song Credit worth $1.29 at Amazon MP3 when you answer a question at Amazon and share on Facebook. You’ll be able to download one song, up to $1.29 value, for FREE through midnight PST on Friday, November 2nd. The limit is one per account. You don’t have to download the song you used as your answer–pick anything you like!
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My nephews will be 9 months and 2 years old this holiday season, so I’ve been talking to my kids about what books would make great gifts for them. We talked about what their favorite read alouds were during those early years, and they’ve enjoyed pulling them off the bookshelves to re-read together. Now that my 6-year-olds can read, they’re reading the books alone and to each other–so fun!
Corduroy by Don Freeman is a sweet story of a department store bear looking for a home. This was one of my son’s favorites, read hundreds of times at bedtime. Sometimes it’s nice to have a sweet, slow story to calm down with at the end of a busy preschooler’s day. There are several sequels, but we’ve always appreciated the original the most.
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina is not only one of my kids’ favorite stories, it was a huge hit in my 1st grade classroom, and it was one of my own favorites growing up. My mom loved reading this to my sisters and I, and all kids love the silly monkeys and how they harass the peddler. It’s especially fun for kids to act out the monkey parts, shaking their fingers and stomping their feet.
We love all of Jan Brett’s books, but The Mitten is definitely our favorite. Not only is it a sweet story about a boy and his grandmother, it’s also a humorous tale of how all the animals want to fit into the cozy mitten, which stretches and stretches until it can’t fit any more! The margins of the book have clues that get kids predicting what will happen next, and the art is just beautiful.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Paul Galdone is our favorite version of this often-retold classic. Galdone’s illustrations are distinct, and he has an entire series of classics (another favorite of ours is The Gingerbread Boy). It’s fun to read aloud the Billy Goats as three different voices, plus the kids love seeing the troll bested at the end.
Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews has been around since the ’60s, but its bold colors and shapes are still enchanting kids. It’s the perfect book to read aloud with early counters and then early readers. Most kids are familiar with Crews’ Freight Train and Truck (both Caldecott Award Winners), but we’ve always enjoyed the rhyming verses and creative use of black dots.
Looking for more book suggestions? See my 5 Favorite Kids Books for 4-9 year olds and 5 Favorite Kids Books for 2-6 year olds.
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I’m excited to see this Snap Circuits toy on sale for just $19.35 at Amazon today. This has been on my shopping list for my kids all year, and with a 41% drop, I’m getting it now! I’ve heard from so many parents that love this educational toy for their kids, and I know mine will love it. It includes a booklet with 100 projects, all using a simple snap-and-click building process (similar to Lego) that help kids learn about circuits and electricity. While the toy says it’s for kids 8+, the rave reviews say it’s good for kids as young as 5 or 6. If you’re looking for a hands-on toy for your holiday shopping, check out Snap Circuits at Amazon.
Remember that you can earn FREE Amazon Gift Cards with Swagbucks. That’s my favorite way to shop at Amazon!
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If you have a Twitter account, you can get a FREE $2 credit at Amazon Video just for linking your Amazon account to your Twitter account and tweeting a short message. Here’s how to do it:
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This offer is good through midnight PST on Monday, October 22nd, and the credit expires then, so you’ll need to spend it by then. Get started at Amazon Video.
**Remember, you can still get a FREE $2 credit for Amazon MP3′s music, too!
Get a FREE $2 Amazon MP3 credit when you answer a question at Amazon and link your Facebook account. Your credit must be used by Friday, October 26th, and the limit is one per account. Be sure and check out the 100 Albums for $5
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Amazon has made their FREE Amazon Prime for Students deal even better. Now, students get a FREE $3 Amaozn MP3 credit when they sign up for a six month trial. Only students currently enrolled in a college or university who have a valid .edu e-mail address to confirm their status are eligible to participate in Amazon Student. See additional conditions at Amazon Student Terms & Conditions for more details. After the initial six months, you’re offered a reduced $39/year membership to Amazon Prime (normally $79/year) for up to four years.
Amazon Prime is great because you get FREE 2-day shipping when ordering at Amazon, with no minimum order. No more spending $25 just to get the Super Saver Shipping! And if you’re taking college courses yourself (good for you, mama!), you’re eligible as well.
Are you sending a student off to college or have one living at home? College students can get Amazon Prime FREE for six months by providing their school, year and major. This is a great deal, since they’ll get FREE 2-day shipping when ordering at Amazon, with no minimum order. No more spending $25 just to get the Super Saver Shipping! And if you’re taking college courses yourself (good for you, mama!), you’re eligible as well.
Only students currently enrolled in a college or university who have a valid .edu e-mail address to confirm their status are eligible to participate in Amazon Student. See additional conditions at Amazon Student Terms & Conditions for more details. After the initial six months, you’ll be offered a reduced $39/year membership to Amazon Prime (normally $79/year) for up to four years.
If you have a Twitter account, you can get a FREE $1 credit at Amazon MP3 just for linking your Amazon account to your Twitter account and tweeting a short message. Here’s how to do it:
” button.This offer is good through midnight PST on Friday, July 27th, and the credit expires then, so you’ll need to spend it by then. Get started at Amazon MP3.
What song will you download for FREE?
Need music for your next road trip, or just to let the kids dance off some energy? Download six different Kids Music Samplers for FREE from Amazon MP3. Choose from the following:
You’ll find old favorites like I’ve Been Working on the Railroad, Wheels on the Bus, and others–along with new songs to try! Visit Amazon MP3
I just love these FREE music credits! I’ve been enjoying lots of music this summer thanks to Amazon MP3
And–remember that Pepsi Twitter MP3 credit? They are still sending a new code out once a week, so just RT that same message and you’ll get another one via Direct Message!
This offer has been extended through Saturday, June 23rd. Get a FREE $2.00 credit to Amazon MP3 when you apply code MP3S4ALL to your account. Head over to Amazon MP3
And–remember that Pepsi Twitter MP3 credit? It turns out you can get a new $1.29 credit once per week. Just RT that same message and you’ll get a new code in your Direct Messages on Twitter. I love getting FREE music!
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