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Saturday, October 10, 2020

5 Important Steps You Must Do To Get Ready For Amazon Prime Day

Better late than never! Amazon recently announced the date for Prime Day 2022 which will take place July 13-14. 





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This year shoppers were given a shorter notice for Prime Day than in years past but one this is the same that there are some important things all shoppers who plan to participate should do prior to the big day. These tips will just make your overall experience much more user friendly and hopefully allow you to take advantage of some great deals that only come around once year. 




5 Important Things Shoppers Can Do To Prepare For Amazon Prime Day



1 - Become an Amazon Prime member - 

If you want to participate in Prime Day and get the good deals you have to be a Prime member and have an active membership. 

Becoming a Prime member is super easy! Amazon even allows you to try Prime FREE for 30 days - sign up HERE to try Prime free for 30 days. You can sign up for a membership at Amazon.com or through their app on your phone. 

Amazon has several options to choose from as well as a discounted membership if you are a college student. If you don't plan on needing a full year membership Amazon offers a monthly option. Of course the price is a bit more than the annual membership fee but it allows you to pay by the month spreading out the payment rather than pay the full annual membership fee right up front. 

Speaking of the annual membership, this option is the most economical if you plan to remain an Amazon Prime member for a full year.

Are you a college student? Amazon Prime Student is a Prime membership created just for college students. They can get a free 6 month Student Prime trial here! Prime Student membership includes: 
  • Free Two-Day Shipping on over 50 million items, 
  • unlimited streaming of Prime movies and TV shows, 
  • unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos, 
  • exclusive deals and savings, and more! 

After your six-month trial ends, your Prime Student membership makes you eligible to receive 50% off Amazon Prime, and includes continued access to all Prime benefits.

Prime Benefits

Not only does Prime membership give you access to the Amazon Prime Day deals but there are tons of additional benefits you can enjoy such as free fast 2 day or 1 day shipping for eligible purchases, streaming of movies, TV shows and music, exclusive shopping deals and selection, unlimited reading, Amazon Fresh, Prime Now, Prime Pantry, Prime Wardrobe, and more. 

2 - Download the Amazon App

This is a must have tool to take advantage of the Prime Day deals. There is a handy "Deals" section on the app that lets you see all the upcoming deals. The app allows you to click "watch this deal" and will alert you the moment the deal goes live. Just be ready to act once you get a notification that the deal is "live" so you don't miss out before the item sells out!

3 - Create a Wish List

Having a plan before you shop always makes the experience more efficient. Amazon allows you to create wish lists that are saved to your account so you can always refer back to the list instead of re-scrolling through hundreds of items. 

If your wish list has some electronic items like tablets, Echo devices, TV or even microwaves it might be wise to wait for Prime Day to purchase them. Amazon devices will most likely be deeply discounted for this event so why not wait to take advantage of the deals!

4 - Comparison Shop Other Retailers

Since this year's Prime Day is so close to Christmas this gives shoppers a jump start on Black Friday deals and you can bet other retailers have taken notice and are dying to join the party! Before making a purchase check stores like Walmart, Target and Best Buy to see if they are offering a competitive price or a deep discount that could potentially be lower than the item listed on Amazon. 

5 - Set Up Price Alerts

Prime Day is quite overwhelming with so many deals being churned out over a 48 hour period. To keep track of the deals you are interested in just import your wish list to the website CamelCamelCamel, which is free and simple and set price alerts for the items on your list. You will get price alert notifications when your items go below the price alert you've set making sure you purchase at the right time for the lowest price! 


Check Out These Early Prime Day Deals


Amazon loves to promote their own devices and one way they do this is through early Prime Day Deals! These deals are going on now and expire on October 14. 

Check out these early Prime Day Deals happening right now:


Popular 2020 Prime Day Items You Won't Want To Miss


Excitement is building and people are looking for the best deals on their favorite products, but what products will be the most popular this year? Here are some items you might want to check out and add to your Wish List!




Don't forget to check out this post - 20 Of The Most Useful Items I Bought on Amazon! 


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Monday, October 21, 2019

20 Of The Most Useful Items I Bought On Amazon And Would Buy Again

Do you like shopping on Amazon as much as I do? As a busy homeschooling mom, Amazon has made shopping and life so much easier. 
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The smile on my face matches the smiley-faced box that arrives on my doorstep because I know I saved myself a little time and frustration not having to drive all over town shopping for whatever it was I needed.

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 Amazon has made the price of convenience so incredibly reasonable! I have found some great products over the years that I love and some that I continue to buy over and over again.

I thought I'd share with you some of the best purchases I have ever made on Amazon in the hopes that you might find something you will like too. Here are my recommendations:

The 20 Most Useful Items I Purchased on Amazon. 


 Shall we get started? I hope you find these products as helpful as I do. 

Aegend Swim Goggles: 


We have an in ground pool and spend most summer days swimming for hours on end. Because of this, we have to have good quality, affordable swim goggles that fit a variety of sizes from adult to child. I've tried tons of different swim goggle brands from super cheap to super expensive. These Aegend swim goggles are my kids favorite! The lenses are anti-fog, UV protection, and do not leak. They also come in a variety of colors and lens options (tinted, mirror or clear). As a bonus each pair comes in a protective hard case that you can use to store your goggles in when you aren't swimming.

 If you were to ask my kids what they love about these goggles they would say the strap because they don't have to pull the strap over their heads (which always pulls their hair). Instead they put them on by unhooking the clip at the back of the strap, pressing the goggles to their face over their eyes then connecting the strap behind their head.

 Flybar My First Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids 


I love toys that promote active kids and this one doesn't disappoint. This fun and safe pogo stick can be used indoors, is made from durable foam and a bungee jumper and can support up to 250lbs (just in case daddy wants to give it a little try!!). Winter's in our state can be rough so finding an active toy the kids can use inside is perfect for us! 

 I recently sent this to my 4 year old niece for her birthday and she LOVED it! Guess who is her favorite aunt now!!

 Shotbow 10 Assorted Color Premium Metallic Marker Pens

My oldest daughter loves to journal and has recently started her own bullet journal. Not only does she love organization, planning and doodling but when she can add color she will. These metallic paint pens add such a cool pop of color to her bullet journal pages! They are perfect for journaling, crafting and can be used on a variety of different surfaces too. 
Fire HD 10 Tablet 

Since we are in the car a lot driving from activity to activity it has been so convenient for my oldest children to use their Fire HD 10 to access and read books online, work on homework and listen to their favorite music (with headphones!). We love this case too that is super functional and keeps their tablets protected.

 Batiste Dry Shampoo

If you are like me you probably don't have time every day to wash, dry and style your hair that is why I rely on a good quality dry shampoo to give my hair an extra day or two between shampooing. I have tried many different dry shampoo brands, none of which "wowed" me...until I tried Batiste. my hair wasn't oily but instead it felt clean and was super easy to style and manage throughout the day. The hint of color was a game changer as well since it helped cover up my grays a little while helping my brown locks shine!
Neoprene Dumbbell Pairs and Sets with Stand


We have a small area in our basement we use as a workout area. Since space is at a premium this little compact weight set fits into the space easily and provides us with a the right weights for toning muscles. I love to use these right after completing a programmed session on my Bowflex Max Trainer because my muscles are warmed up and ready to feel more burn! 

 Speaking of the Bowflex Max Trainer, if you are looking for a compact full body exercise machine that anyone can use, no matter your current physical state this is it!! My six year old can use it just as easily as I can. It is smaller than a treadmill or elliptical and doesn't require a lot of impact to you knees. 

10X Magnifying Makeup Vanity Mirror With Lights



Since I'm at the age of needing reading glasses on a regular basis I found putting on my makeup was beginning to be a struggle. I just couldn't see! This mirror saved my face, literally. The light along with the magnification are super helpful as I try to apply my makeup. It has also made eyebrow maintenance so much easier too!
I have two daughters, both who have super thick, long hair. There isn't enough detangling spray or conditioner that will help them comb out their hair without a lot of pain after swimming or even after a shower. The Wet Brush has become their number one favorite hair tool! Not only can they easily comb out big tangles but it doesn't pull or tear their hair. We love this brush so much that I even wrote a complete product review of the Wet Brush - check it out here.

 Inflatable Air Mattress
I bought several of these a year ago when our family was about to take our first tent camping trip together. They were so comfortable! I never even felt bumps, rocks or sticks that may have been poking through the bottom of our tent. I made sure to buy an air mattress that came with a battery operated air pump too so I knew I could inflate it even if there wasn't any electrical hook up or power. My kids love using the air mattress when they have friends over for sleepovers because they are easy to inflate and comfortable to sleep on. We've even taken one or two with us if we are traveling and staying in a hotel since we know they are comfortable and pretty much a good night sleep for anyone who sleeps on it.

Spiral Hair Ties 



We go through hair accessories so quickly with three of us using hair ties regularly. These corded hair ties are our favorite because they stretch easily, hold hair in desired style well and work well in different thicknesses of hair. The best part is they don't leave your hair with a pony tail bump when you take your hair down. They make great gifts -  I always put a pack or two in my girls' Christmas stockings each year.





My youngest son LOVES to wear socks! Many times he is so busy playing he will run outside to grab a toy or talk to a friend and forget to put shoes on which wears out his socks so quickly! I find myself ordering new socks for him often. I love that Amazon has my history saved so all I have to do is re-order the pairs he knows and loves (without the holes!). I actually buy socks and undershirts for my boys and my husband on Amazon regularly and I don't even have to make a special trip to the store for these basics. 



If I don't write everything down in my planner I know I will forget something, usually something important! I love this planner and the flexibility it offers me so I can keep life and all of our busy events, appointments and celebrations all in one place. I don't like using electronic planners, call me old fashioned, that's OK! I use what works and for me that is a good ole' paper bound planner. 

KIPOZI 1875W Hair Dryer 

This was the first time I purchased an ionic blow dryer and let me tell you I absolutely love it. I notice a huge difference every time I use this awesome blow dryer. My hair is silkier and not dried out anymore. It comes with a concentrator and a diffuser and offers 2 speeds and 3 different heat settings. Also, it is not noisy which is a big must have for me since I don't want to wake up my kids because I am blow drying my hair. 



Wireless Headphones 






I purchased these Bose SoundLink Around Ear Wireless Headphones last year for my husband. I never thought he would be so excited over a pair of headphones but boy was I wrong! He loves these wireless headphones and uses them all of the time. His favorite way to relax and chill out after work is to sit in his favorite chair, headphones on listening to music or a sermon. These headphones cancel out any noise (which our house has plenty of!) so he can listen without distractions. 


My oldest daughter loves to exercise and workout and does so on a regular basis. We got this for her so she could track her workouts as well as her nutrition. The Versa special edition also offers additional features such as 300+ song play list and Fitbit pay which we opted not to get for our teen since she uses her phone for music all the time. She loves the functionality of this smartwatch and we love that she has become more accountable for her nutrition. 



Wall Mounted Acrylic Fish Bowl



This is just the coolest fish tank ever! We actually have two, one for each of our kids' rooms. I was always afraid that if the kids had a fish tank sitting on top of their dresser or night stand it would get knocked over. This tank solved that problem since it hangs on the wall. Not only is it a fish tank it is like having a living piece of art on the wall too. It is simple to take care of and our goldfish have done quite well in this tank. 



So we actually don't have a dog but one of our neighbors just got a new puppy and has hired my oldest to come over three times a week during the lunch hour to walk their puppy. We got these waste bags and dispenser so that her job of walking the puppy would be easy and hassle free. The little dispenser just clips to the leash so my daughter can easily access the waste bag quickly as they make a pit stop along the walk. All responsible pet owners should carry their own waste bags so that unwanted yard bombs aren't left in your neighbor's yards for them to clean up. 



Kaasage Eyelash Curler with Advanced Silicone Pressure Pad


 



This little eyelash curling tool is wonderful! It fits all eye shapes and creates the perfect curl. My daughters and I have all used it and I can truly say that it works on all different eye shapes. The silicone pads are gentle and don't pull or rip out lashes. Cleans up quickly too!


StankStix Deodorizer for Shoes and Smelly Sports Equipment



There are days when I open up our shoe closet and can feel the hair melting off of my face! Have you ever experienced this? The smell from the shoes is overpowering and stinky! These Stank Stix have been a lifesaver (or shoe saver!), eliminating the odors and keeping the closet much more scent friendly. 






If you don't have an Amazon Prime account yet Amazon offers a free 30 day trial so you can give it a test drive before committing to paying the annual membership fee. This is what we did before committing and we found that there were tons of items we could get through Amazon shipped free to our house that saved us time and money. I hope you will give it a try! 


There you have it, my top 20 most useful items I bought on Amazon. I hope that by reading this you have a better idea of some of the unique and useful items you can find on Amazon. Amazon is so big that sometimes it can be a little overwhelming trying to find the things you want without getting sidetracked! 

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Top 5 Items to Watch For On Amazon Prime Day

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The 2018 Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner so what are you doing to get ready for this BIG event, no wait HOLIDAY? The 4th of July firework shows have fizzled out so it is now time for the Grand Finale of Summer - PRIME DAY!

This black Friday of summer starts July 16 at 3pm and ends 30 hours later on July 17. Set a reminder on Alexa so you don't miss out. 

If you are a tech lover or gadget guru this holiday is probably one of your two favorite days of the year, cyber Monday being the other. This year like previous years is expected to be spectacular.

The top two most popular items last year were none other than Amazon's own Amazon Echo and the Amazon Echo Dot. Amazon loves when their customers buy Amazon products so expect deep discounts once again on these types of products. Here are a few to keep your eye on this year:

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Amazon Echo Show
Love Alexa? The show brings her to a new level that includes showing you things like video flash briefings, Amazon Video content, see music lyrics, security cameras, photos, weather forecasts, to-do and shopping lists, browse and listen to Audible audiobooks, and more. All hands-free—just ask.

Fire HD Tablet

Tablets are so useful and make great gifts for any occasion. The reasonable price, especially on Prime Day is a big seller!



Amazon has certainly not forgotten about our kids - here is a kid friendly tablet that comes with a fix it or replace it promise!

Fire 7 Kids Edition $99.99


3. SanDisk 64GB Ultra Class Memory Card

Last year the SanDisk 32GB Ultra Class Memory Card was a surprise as a top seller. Look for another year of stellar Prime Day sales for this baby! As the sales of digital cameras, tablets, video recorders and other devises goes up the need for memory cards is a given. Need more storage on your current devices? Watch for good deals on like this on Prime Day!!

ScanDisk 64GB Ultra $21.81

4. Insta Pot Ultra 10-in-1 Multi Use Programmable Pressure Cooker

Need to get dinner on the table fast? Don't order out, instead use your Insta Pot to make a quick and healthy meal your whole family will love. The popularity of the Insta Pot has not wavered from previous years and due to the kick to eat healthy meals fast I don't imagine the popularity of this cook kitchen gadget will go down anytime soon. Don't have one? Watch for the Prime Day deals as they roll them out starting July 16.

Insta Pot


Instant Pot Ultra 6 Qt 10-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Cake Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté, Steamer, Warmer, and Sterilizer - $99.99 + free shipping.


5. Amazon Music Unlimited

Watch for the deep discount we are hoping for on Prime Day for this awesome service! Last year's deep discount resulted in a top ten of the most popular buys on Prime Day. 

Through this service you can stream and download songs, make and share play lists as well as listen to some of Amazon's pre-made options. 


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Amazon Prime Day has something for everyone so don't forget to add a note on your calendar so you don't miss out.

What do you do if you don't have a Prime Account? You can always start a 30 day free trial membership and see if you like it!

Have your eye on something special to look for on Prime Day? I'd love to hear what deal you are looking for - leave a comment and share!
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Sunday, October 22, 2017

Dracula - The Only Book You Should This Halloween

Do you love scary stories and classic literature? Bran Stoker's Dracula does not disappoint! A timeless classic that has inspired people for ages is a proven page turner. 

I love to read and especially love when I find a holiday themed book that I can read during a  holiday season. 

With Halloween just around the corner  I have the perfect classic scary book to recommend to you - Dracula!

Dracula By Bram Stoker

I'm sure you have seen all sorts of Dracula movies because there are like a million different spoofs done with Dracula. But have you actually read the classic story told by Bram Stoker? When I finally did I as hooked!

Bram Stoker uses a unique style of writing to craft this story called epistolary writing, which is a fancy way of saying the story is told through a bunch of letters, diary entries or even newspaper clippings. 

The story flows so well that as you read these personal letters between the characters you forget you are reading a novel. As the letters unfold and the events of the encounter with Dracula build, you the reader are sucked in (pun intended), craving to know what happens next.

Let me just say it is a hard book to put down!

This is definitely not a book for young children to read but it would be appropriate for an older teen to read.

Download  Dracula by Bram Stoker and start reading now!! This version, found on Amazon includes a fascinating short biography of Bram Stoker

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Saturday, April 22, 2017

How To Make A Mini Greenhouse

Spring is here which means it is time to get your garden ready! Start your seeds growing in a mini greenhouse. Your kids will love to make their own mini greenhouse and watch their seeds start growing. 

great spring activity to do with kids!

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Every spring my kids and I enjoy starting our garden seeds growing in our homemade mini-greenhouses. It is super simple to make your own little greenhouse and a good lesson in science for your kids to watch and see how long it takes for the seeds to begin growing into small plants.

 Throughout the winter they collect seeds from some of the foods we eat, like cantaloupe, pumpkins, peppers and beans, and try to grow plants from them. We also make it a point to get some packets of seeds from the store just in case the ones we have on hand don't work.
We live in Michigan so the last day for frost can be hard to determine! In an effort to grow seeds but not let them die from a late frost we made our own mini greenhouses to help protect the baby seeds. 



DIY Mini Greenhouse Tutorial 


Here are the materials you will need to get started making your own mini greenhouse:

 Tutorial

To begin have your child fill up each of the egg carton sections with potting soil then poked their finger into the middle of the dirt to create a little hole. 

 Sprinkled a seed or two into the hole then covered the seed with dirt and spritzed the soil with water. Make sure you don't flood the dirt/seedling.

 After the seeds are planted in the egg cartons, fill the disposable tin pan with about 1 inch of water. Place the egg cartons in the tin pans and then put the clear plastic lid on.

 Tip - Keep track of what kind of seeds are planted in each row by making your own seed markers. Popsicle sticks and a sharpie marker are all you need to mark the rows. If you are worried the sharpie will fade put a coat of clear nail polish over the sharpie writing to protect it from water. 

 You now have your very own mini-greenhouse!

 I usually set our mini-greenhouses outside during the afternoon so the sun can warm it up and get those little seeds to germinate.

 If there is a chance of frost I just bring the mini-greenhouses inside to stay warm at night.

 Windy day? no problem - put a large rock on top of the plastic lid so that it doesn't blow off - you could even put a large rubber band around the entire pan + lid.

Tip - You don't need to open up the mini-green house very often since the water that evaporates will just accumulate on the lid and then fall back into the soil to keep it moist.

 Once the plants are big enough and the risk of frost is not longer a problem you can start planting your seedlings into a garden or pots.

 Since you used cardboard egg cartons that have been soaking inside your mini-greenhouse the cardboard by this time will be soggy and easy to tear. No need to throw away the egg carton or pull your plants out of the egg carton - they are biodegradable! Yeah!

 Instead just tear apart each of the egg cups that contain the soil and seedling and plant it right into your garden.

 Happy Earth Day everyone - now get out and start planting!!

Nature Inspired Crafts E-book


Are you looking for more inspiring and easy to do nature projects to do with your kids?  Check out this great arts & crafts ebook, Secret Garden Crafts: 10 Nature Inspired Craft Projects,  I wrote and published on Amazon!


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Included in this e-book are ten nature inspired craft projects that use simple supplies easily found around your house.  Step by step instructions and a picture of the final project are included to help you create something special.  All of the crafts in this book were inspired by nature, classical literature and the characters found within these classical books.  

 As you read books like The Secret Garden, Anne of Green Gables or maybe Alice in Wonderland and do the crafts in this e-book the stories are sure to become more memorable and truly come alive!


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