Write Shop Giveaway (12 Days of Homeschool Giveaways)
At the heart of learning is the ability to write. WriteShop understands the challenges of teaching writing, offering parent-approved curriculum for kindergarten through high school. Engaging, step-by-step lessons give students the necessary building blocks of the writing process.
WriteShop not only teaches kids how to write, it shows you how to teach. You’ll learn to guide them through the writing process and inspire even the most reluctant writers. Parents rave about the results! Whether you’re a new or veteran homeschooler, WriteShop is here to help you along your homeschooling journey.
WriteShop Primary is a parent-led writing program that gently introduces K-3rd graders to the steps of the writing process through hands-on activities, crafts, and picture books. Reading and writing skills are not needed. Winner can choose WriteShop Primary Book A, B, or C. (Value $29-$42)
WriteShop Junior exposes 3rd-6th graders to genre, fiction, and nonfiction writing—and introduces tools that truly motivate young writers. Pre-writing games help budding writers learn and practice vocabulary and other skills in such a fun way, they have no idea they’re learning. Graphic organizers help them brainstorm and plan their stories and reports. And our engaging editing tools actually make it fun to proofread and revise. Winner can choose WriteShop Junior Book D or E. (Value $81-$110)
WriteShop I and II offer incremental lessons, challenging assignments, and creative activities for junior high and high schoolers. WriteShop I students improve descriptive, informative, and narrative, writing skills by becoming proficient in four vital techniques: brainstorming, drafting, editing, and revising. WriteShop II users learn to expand their skills by learning about descriptive narration, point of view, and voice. This level ends with an introduction to persuasive and essay writing, including timed essays. Winner can choose either WriteShop I or II. (Value $125)
Win A Complete Level of WriteShop
WriteShop wants (1) winner to have a choice of level from any WriteShop curriculum. Package includes Teacher's Guide and related student materials. Choose from WriteShop Primary, WriteShop Junior, or WriteShop I or II in either print version or digital (when available).wants to giveaway. Winner will be picked on Wednesday, November 17th at 11:59 pm. Winner will be contacted via email and must respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen. All entries will be verified.
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Sealy Baby Cool Gel Crib Mattress Review {Plus a $100 Gift Card Giveaway!} #SealyBaby
As a Kolcraft Mom, I have the privilege to represent Kolcraft and Sealy Baby, and I am excited to introduce you to the Sealy Baby Cool Gel Crib Mattress!
Disclosure: I received a free mattress to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own.
The following video highlights my favorite features of the mattress:
The very first thing I checked out when deciding whether or not to accept this mattress was whether or not it would be safe for my infant. When I went to the product page, I was happy to see that this mattress is GREENGUARD® Gold certified for indoor air quality and low chemical emissions. And perhaps one of my very favorite things? Made in the USA! You don't see that much anymore these days, and I am always happy to support American-made!
A little more info about the mattress:
The Sealy 2-Cool 2-Stage Crib Mattress is available in-store or online at Buy Buy Baby.
Giveaway:
One winner will receive a $100 gift card to Buy Buy Baby to help you pay for a new Sealy Baby Cool Gel Crib Mattress!
To enter, just complete the form below.
Educational Toy: VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Train Station
My kids have had a blast playing with the VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Train Station Playset they got to review.
I was originally thinking it would be a good activity for my 2-year-old while the older two kids were homeschooling. (See more 2-year-old activities here!)
But they all wanted to play with it, and it ended up being educational for all of them – just in different ways.
For instance, my 2-year-old was fascinated with the buttons he could push to learn the different colors and phrases.
The older kids worked on their coordination and thinking skills as they used the hand-crank to pull the train up the bridge and thought through different configurations for putting the track together.
I also think it's really fun that the pieces fit together with other Go Go Smart Wheels playsets. We don't currently own any other sets, but I know my kids would love adding more pieces!
Watch the video below to see all the features of the Train Station playset.
Be sure to follow VTech on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with other fun and educational toys!
Psst… I just might have an impromptu Facebook party planned for tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, Oct. 30) where one of you just might win a Go! Go! Smart Wheels Train Station playset for yourself! I suggest following me on Facebook and showing up around 3 pm to find out!
Disclosure: I received a free product to review. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.
Healthy Home Giveaway {Over $1000 Value!}
I am thrilled to be partnering with Lindsey from Road to 31 as well as a number of other Christian and healthy living bloggers in offering you this incredible giveaway! Someone is going to have a great time receiving all these goodies!
Creating a Healthy Home for Fall
As we enter into the Fall season there are many things that we think of and prepare for. We love to watch the colors change, break out those comfy sweaters, and enjoy all of the good food that comes with Autumn. There are so many great and enjoyable things that sometimes we forget about those things that creep up on us as the weather changes and the holiday season arrives.
With the falling of the autumn leaves also comes the ushering in of Flu season. Head colds and sinus issues rear their ugly heads. Holidays such as Thanksgiving and soon after, Christmas, help us to gain a little more weight than we had planned. By the time January rolls around we are more prepared than ever to make a New Year's resolution and shed a few pounds.
Why wait until January to get healthy and in shape? Why not prepare your whole family to ward off those nasty cold bugs?
To kick off the site launch of The Road to 31 and to help prepare both Your Home and Your Body for the change of seasons, The Road to 31 is bringing you The Healthy Home GIVEAWAY! There is over $1000 worth of healthy living products and services that will be going to one VERY blessed winner!
The Road to 31 has lined up a number of companies who have graciously entered their products for The Healthy Home GIVEAWAY. These products include a Big Berkey Water Filter, a full month of health coaching, a His and Hers Bath Gift Basket, and SO MUCH MORE! For a complete list of all the prizes one person will receive look below. This giveaway will be open September 24-30 and is open to all residents of the United States and Canada.
The Prizes
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Big Berkey Water Filter with 2 Black Elements $258 value
The mission of United Environmental Solutions is to provide quality products worldwide that can be used on a regular basis; but by virtue of their unique characteristics, they can also be used to provide relief in the event of an unexpected emergency. We operate under a simply philosophy: give the customer more than they expect. You can read a full review of the Berkey and United Environmental Solutions HERE.
REAL Health Course: A Home Study 6 Modules (Digital Download) $199 value
Angela Montgomery of Real Whole Health is a certified holistic health coach who works with busy moms to create a plan to help them reach their health and weight loss goals, naturally!
REAL Health home study courses give you the tools you need to: – Achieve your optimal weight and have the body you love – without yet another restrictive diet that does not deliver lasting results? – Finally end your battle with sugar and coffee – using strategies that get to the root cause of your cravings so it ceases to be a constant struggle that you can’t win? – Have all the energy you want, so that you can juggle all your responsibilities without sacrificing your passion? – Have the mental clarity that will bring you focus, efficiency and productivity? – Attain emotional balance so that you (and your relationships) are no longer held back by mood swings and bouts of depression and/or anxiety? Have less stress and more rest?
One FREE Month of Health Coaching. One hour twice during one month. $149 value
Angela Montgomery of Real Whole Health is a certified holistic health coach who works with busy moms to create a plan to help them reach their health and weight loss goals, naturally!
Health Coaching giveaway description: Work with Angela to discover the best way for you to reach your health and fitness goals with a plan that is tailored just for you! One month of health coaching includes two – one hour phone calls with unlimited email support.
Gift Certificate $50 Value
For over 20 years now, we at TriLight Health (formerly TriLight Herbs) have faithfully supplied our customers nationwide with our high quality line of liquid herbal products. We were the first company to specialize in great tasting, alcohol and sugar free, liquid herbal formulas for pregnancy, children, and the family.
Green Pasture Blue Ice Infused Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (Choose Your Flavor) $55 value
Green Pasture Products™ is a family owned business started by Dave and Barb Wetzel in 2000. Our business focus is to provide high-quality sacred-food oils just as they were made prior to the industrialized food and farming revolution.
His and Her Bath Basket $74 value
4 bars of soap (2 for her/2 for him) @ $4.00 each – $16.00
2 all natural deodorants (1 for her/1 for him) @ $6.00 each – 12.00
2 all natural lipbalms @ $3.00 each – $6.00
1 handmade washcloth for her – $4.00
1 handmade soap bag for him – $6.00
1 jar body cream – $6.00
1 all natural soy candle jar – $10.00
1 Live, Laugh, Love magnetic box – $12.00
1 Soap Saver – $2.00
Total Retail Value $74.00
Joyful Sounds Farm sells all natural soaps, lip balms, lotions, and feathers. You can find them on Etsy or on their website selling their beautiful homemade wares.
Traditional Recipes Bundle over $150 value
17 different digital eBooks from prominent and up-and-coming real food bloggers. There are books to teach you how to include more healthy ingredients, how to save time, how to save money, how to create food that goes with you, how to make desserts and holiday dishes, and so much more.
Kitchen Help
Cooking With Coconut Oil by Jennifer Saleem of Hybrid Rasta Mama, Design a Dish by Millie Copper of Real Food for Less Money, Restocking the Pantry by Kresha Faber of Nourishing Joy, Real Food, Real Easy by Angela Montgomery of Real Whole Health, Real Food for the Real Homemaker by Jami Balmet of Young Wife’s Guide, Jaimie Ramsey of Living In the Light and Elsie Callender of Richly Rooted
Main Dishes
7 Day Real Food Meal Plan by Roxanne King of The Holistic Mama, Much Ado About Chicken by Debra Worth of Sweet Kisses and Dirty Dishes, Stretchy Beans by KerryAnn Foster of Intentionally Domestic, Divine Dinners by Lydia Joy Shatney of Divine Health From the Inside Out (92 gourmet dinners, sides, soups, and more, GF)
Snacks and Sides
The Veggie Book by Danielle Tate of More Than Four Walls, Sara Shay of Your Thriving Family and Debra Worth of Sweet Kisses and Dirty Dishes, Healthy Snacks to Go by Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship, Steeped by Katie Stanley of Nourishing Simplicity, Toadally Primal Smoothies by Primal Toad of Primal Toad
Desserts, Baking and Special Occasions
Festive Traditions by Jill Marks of Modern Alternative Kitchen, Treat Yourself: Real Food Desserts by Kate Tietje of Modern Alternative Mama, Sourdough Goodness by Anna Drozdova of Thought For Real Food, Travel Foods by KerryAnn Foster of Intentionally Domestic
FREE Bonuses: 15% off Real Salt Orders, 5% off Wise Choice Market orders over $50. Simple Natural Health by Nina Nelson of Shalom Mama, One month FREE premium membership to Tradishen.
Gift Certificate to Special Etch $15 value
SpecialEtch is the place to visit to personalize any item. Etch your name into glass baking dishes and be sure never to lose your pan at a potluck again. Get a personalized vinyl decal with your name or monogrammed initials to stick to almost anything with a smooth surface. The possibilities are endless with the creative minds at SpecialEtch.
1 Bake and Take Custom Etched Glass 13×9 Baking Pan $50.00
SpecialEtch is the place to visit to personalize any item. Etch your name into glass baking dishes and be sure never to lose your pan at a potluck again. Get a personalized vinyl decal with your name or monogrammed initials to stick to almost anything with a smooth surface. The possibilities are endless with the creative minds at SpecialEtch.
2 oz. Shea Crème is valued at $15
Just So is designed to encourage those seeking a more natural lifestyle. We offer tutorials, recipes and products to help you on your journey. Just So reflects our family’s encounter with toxic mold and resulting determination to recover our health with a radical lifestyle change. You can read our full story at Our Health Journey (www.moldrecovery.blogspot.com)
2 oz. Pain Relief Salve $9.00
Creative Christian Mama's Store is where I offer you the same natural, homemade products that I use for my family. From magnesium lotion to salves, herbal bath mix to soon-to-be-released items, these products are all-natural options for your family.
5-pack of Cool Cocoa Lip Balm – value $14.02
From the lovely Danielle at More Than Four Walls: Virtuous Lips Nourishing Lip Balm is hand made with natural ingredients. Nothing you can't pronounce, just pure simple ingredients.
doTERRA Introductory Kit to Essential Oils with CD $26.67 value
Learn about the amazing health benefits of Essential Oils through the doTERRA Introductory Kit. There are over 101 uses for these three oils and Lindsay @ Crunchy Savings to happy to help you learn about the health properties of Essential Oils.
3 month membership value: $29.96
Fit2B Studio is radically different from any other fitness provider – not only because we don’t do crunches or sit ups – but mostly because our founder, Bethany Learn, is no run-of-the-mill instructor. She is a real-life mom who believes you can see proper form demonstrated without seeing a bunch of skin. Bethany holds a bachelor of science degree in Exercise and has been working in the workout world for 18 years. Yet she speaks in layman terms with no unexplainable terminology or screaming, and she teaches from her home straight to yours. She works hard to monitor current research to ensure that our moves are natural, TummySafe™ and easy to apply to your everyday real life. We avoid moves that are unsafe for those with abdominal traumas like diastasis recti, hernia, C-section, as well as pelvic floor issues. Our TummySafe™ focus teaches the proper alignment and daily awareness needed to increase overall body strength and tone. For more information, visit fit2b.com today!
This post contains affiliate links. You are not required to make a purchase through these links but if you do you help to support my family. Thank you!
The Giveaway
Enter for your chance to WIN this amazing compilation of Healthy Living Prizes hosted by The Road to 31.
To enter you must be 18 years or older and live in the United States or Canada. Giveaway will be open September 24-30. Please tell all your friends!
Essential Oil and Humidifier Giveaway
I'm excited to be able to offer you all the chance to win an essential oil humidifier and a bundle of essential oils! I wish I could win this!
Essential Oils are a powerful tool in any home. You can use them all over the house for safe and natural cleaning. Apply them to cuts, bruises, scrapes, and burns to help soothe pain and speed healing. Massage them onto your feet and muscles to help facilitate sleep, relaxation, and help soothe aches and pains. Or diffuse them using a humidifier to help purify the air of particles and toxins, kill odor, and make your house smell awesome!
Positively Real Media Network (for like-minded “natural” Christian bloggers) is giving away a Blue Rose Ultrasonic Humidifier and a bundle of essential oils to use with it {worth over $380} to one lucky reader!
Blue Rose Humidifier
This humidifier is a perfect addition to any home and is different than most humidifiers. Instead of using hot water with huge particles that can settle around your room, the blue rose humidifier uses cool mists to distribute a finer water particle which is safe to use in all rooms, even in those with electronics.
The humidifier features a mood light {which works as a terrific night light for kids}, uses low amounts of power, and is very quiet to run. But the best part is that you can add essential oils to this humidifier and it disperses the oils throughout the room! It has a fragrance bottle receptacle that you can put essential oils directly into.
This powerful machine is essential to use in every home's medicinal routine.Read more about the Blue Rose humidifier from Kitchen Kneads. And if you don't win the giveaway, you can always purchase your own humidifier while it's on sale for only $59.99! Watch this video to see the humidifier in action:
Essential Oil Bundle
In addition to the humidifier, we are also including a bundle of essential oils in the giveaway so you can start using it right away! 13 bloggers have come together to giveaway these oils in addition to the humidifier to one lucky reader! Included in the bundle is:
Introduction to Essential Oils Pack {includes: 5 ml of lemon, lavender, and peppermint}: Includes the basics for cleaning, relaxation, and helping soothe aches and pains. Intro pack from Jill of The Prairie Homestead, find out where to buy HERE.
Lavender Essential Oil {15ml}: Lavender is used for it's calming and relaxing properties. Lavender oil from Krissa of More Than Mundane, find out where to buy HERE.
DiGize Essential Oil {15ml}: Di-Gize™ is a dietary supplement that provides valuable aid for digestive concerns and helps support a healthy digestive system. DiGize oil from Clarinda of A Jewel in the Making, find out where to buy HERE.
Rare Quality Tea Tree Oil {.2oz}: Treats minor cuts, scrapes, bug bites, and burns, gently soothes “ouches,” naturally fights bacteria, naturally penetrates and cleans, and jump-starts the healing process. Melaleuca oil from Kristy of Little Natural Cottage, contact her to find out where to buy.
Idaho Blue Spuce Essential Oil {5ml}: This oil contains high percentages of alpha-pinene and limonene, with a pleasing evergreen aroma that relaxes both mind and body. Idaho Blue Spruce oil from Jennifer of Royal Little Lambs, find out where to buy HERE.
Orange Essential Oil {15ml}: has a rich, fruity scent that lifts the spirit while providing a calming influence on the body. Orange oil from Sara of A Mama's Story, find out where to buy HERE.
Tangerine Essential Oil {15ml}: Tangerine is a calming essential oil with a sweet, tangy aroma. It helps with occasional nervous irritability. Tangerine oil from Mary of The Encouraging Home, find out where to buy HERE.
Thieves Essential Oil {15ml}: This proprietary essential oil blend was university tested for its cleansing abilities. It is highly effective in supporting the immune system and good health. Thieves oil from Anne of Authentic Simplicity, find out where to buy HERE.
Frankincense Essential Oil {5ml}: A truly unique essential oil, with a rich, aromatic scent that is calming to your senses, your emotional state and overall sense of well-being. Frankincense oil from Stacy of A Delightful Home, contact her to find out where to buy.
Clove Essential Oil {15ml}: A favorite among both health care professionals and health conscious individuals for its many useful and healing properties. It is also a powerful antioxidant. Clove oil from Sara of Your Thriving Family, find out where to buy HERE.
Ylang Ylang Extra Essential Oil {.5oz}: Has an intense floral aroma that is prized in perfumes. The powerful scent nourishes and encourages the spirit. Ylang Ylang oil from Danielle from More Than Four Walls, contact her to find out where to buy.
Peppermint Beadlets: Each tiny beadlet delivers a refreshing burst of peppermint as it quickly dissolves in your mouth, while invigorating your senses as you breathe in the cooling aroma of pure peppermint essential oil. Peppermint Beadlets from Audra of Naturally Well, find out where to buy HERE.
Purification Essential Oil {5ml}: Purification® can be used directly on the skin to cleanse and soothe insect bites, cuts, and scrapes. When diffused, it helps to purify and cleanse the air from environmental impurities including cigarette smoke and other disagreeable odors. Purification oil from Whitney of Beauty in the Mess, find out where to buy HERE.
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Easy Homemade Granola Recipe
You will need:
1/4 cup virgin coconut oil (If you do not want a coconut taste, you'll want to use refined coconut oil instead)
1/3 cup raw honey
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup almonds (sliced or chopped)
Directions:
Melt coconut oil and honey.
Add oats and almonds and stir until coated evenly.
Spread into a thin layer on a baking sheet.
Bake at 300 degrees for 12 minutes.
Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.