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Why Books Make Some of the Best Holiday Gifts for Kids

December 9, 2018 in Lifestyle
Thank you Amazon for sponsoring this post. Give the gift of reading this holiday season with Prime Book Box!

Some of my favorite gifts to receive as a child for Christmas were books. As an adult that has translated to my being the aunt that you can always count on to gift a book and a cozy pair of socks for every birthday and Christmas (I promise all of my kids and nieces/nephew love it!).

As a family we have spent years building up our kids in-home library, and if you are looking to do the same, one fantastic way to do is with a subscription to Prime Book Box!

Prime Book Box

Prime Book Box is a fun subscription program (exclusively for Prime members) and is great for readers and future book lovers alike that range in age from baby to 12 years old.

The subscription box service delivers curated, hardcover children’s books every 1, 2, or 3 months. With each box containing delightful children’s books that will inspire a love of reading in your child.

Why we love it

For busy families like ours, I absolutely love the convenience of having the books sent to us. If we try to go to the bookstore, we end up spending hours there as the kids sort through trying to decide what they want. Now we are able to cut out the extra trip, and the kids are excited to get surprise books in the mail.

This means for my ten year old son, he is able to try out different genres of books to peak his interest. For my four and five year olds, they get to enjoy classics (including some of my favorites from when I was a kid), as a well as new books!

(Kitten’s First Full Moon was a special surprise for us, as it was the first book my now 14 year old learned to read on her own!)

What they receive 

One of the hardest things for us is finding a new book to read every day with our kids. Especially our kindergartener who loves books and has been through all of the ones we have at home.

Whether you think that your child’s bookshelf isn’t as full as you would like or if you just want to increase your already existing collection, Prime Book Box is a great way to easily get an editor-curated collection of new releases and old classics into your bedtime story rotation.

With Prime Book Box parents are able to save up to 40% off a book’s list price, as each box is $19.99 and contains four or two books, depending on the age range selected. If you pick a box for baby, it’ll come with four board books. Boxes for older kids who range in age from 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12 contain two books per box.

The more they read, the better off they’ll be

We all know there are a multitude of benefits to be had by both parents and kids, just by reading together nightly. Here are two of my favorite tips that I learned early when it comes to reading to our kids. 

  • Lead by example: Children learn from example. Kids who have parents who read are more than likely to enjoy reading themselves. 
  • Be consistent: In our home, nightly bedtime stories didn’t always happen. Once we wanted to make it sort of a tradition, that’s when it became one. A few minutes every night will make a world of difference in the end.

​​​​​​​Do you have a favorite storytime routine with your kids? Let me know in the comments below! Plus don’t forget to subscribe to Prime Book Box!

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A plumbing disaster would be worst thing that could happen when company is over; but you know Murphy’s Law; whatever can happen will happen. 
Guess what? Last week sh*t happened, and was nothing short of embarassing! Because I want to save you the same embarrassment I had, I’ve partnered with Mr. Rooter to help ensure that you don’t encounter the same embarrassing plumbing mishap I did! Here are a few DIY plumbing tips to help you during the holidays:

Toilets: Make sure the bathroom is stocked with extra TP, soap, and a candle to eliminate unwanted smells. Make sure your guest know NOT TO flush baby wipes or other items that could clog it. If it does get clogged, make sure you use a quick repetitive motion and watch for water movement to indicate everything is all clear. To clean can mix 1 cup of baking soda with 15 drops of tea tree essential pol and 15 drops of lemon essential oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, scrub then flush. 
What about grease! We all joke about the coffee can under or next to the sink. Well it’s there for a reason! Make sure you always pour fats, oils and grease into a grease holder after cooling off. Likewise, never let starchy foods go down the drain, because they can turn pasty and clog it-a sink strainer should be in place to help trap food and debris. 
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#bookstagram #bookstagrammer bookstagrammer #verilymoment #bookcommunity #readmorebooks #bookrecommendations #avidreader #bookalicious #bookflatlay #books📚 #bookishgirl #readingrainbow #librarylover #bookishfeatures #booknerdigans #idratherbereading
Instagram post 2193194824886476228_4152450831 #ad There’s no better way for my husband and me to start the holiday season than by getting our home ready for holiday cheer! The hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, long work hours and five kids have us wanting to have moments like this. We love to decorate our home, and we love anticipating the smiles on our kid’s faces when they walk in the door to see the house is officially ready for Christmas!
Do you know what else we are craving? We’re craving a Joy Night In! 
Campbell’s® Chicken Noodle Soup is just what we need to make this night even better! We can spend a guilt-free evening prepping the house, with a feel-good comforting meal! Another major plus for our evening? Aaryn loves @campbells Chicken Noodle Soup as well! Our Joy Night In just turned into one major parenting win! #joynightin #campbells http://bit.ly/34U9PG6
Instagram post 2193054120649578714_4152450831 Toys are a rare commodity in our home. With five kids we are very intentional about the products that we buy. We try to limit the amount of plastic toys they receive and the amount of toys they get in general. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We’ve always asked that when people buy them gifts, buy things they need, like tooth brushes, socks, underwear, clothes. Of course some people give me weird looks; However, I know what my children love to play with and it’s always been my thought that I don’t want anyone to waste money on something they won’t like. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I learned very early on to pay attention to their individual interests throughout the year and make a note about the types of toys excite them and which ones dont. For the last ten years I haven’t missed a beat yet. How do you Handle gift giving/receiving? Do you give people preferences or just accept whatever they buy?
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