Free Promotional Codes for Pampers Gifts to Grow

If you use Pampers products, then I'm pretty sure you know about their Pampers Gifts to Grow Program.  All Pampers products come with a code that is worth a certain amount of points. All you have to do is sign up at the Pampers site, and start entering your codes.  The more codes you enter, the more points you can accumulate until you have enough to get a reward for your little one or yourself.  I've redeemed my points for a bilingual hardcover book, a wooden animal puzzle and I'm already elegible for a another reward.  Plus, you dont just get a free gift, you don't have to pay for shipping costs. 

Here are the most recent free promotional codes {10pts each} that I just found on the Internet today and they all worked for me. Some may be from a while back, so you might already have them.  If not, I hope they work for you!

WELCOME2VILLAGE 
GETSTARTEDNOW10
PAMPERS4MOMJFM1
CONGRATS2NEWMOM
GTGCOUPONPOINTS 
GTGREWARDS4MOMS 
WELCOMEGTGPTS10
FAC911PTXD36Y6J  
2BEGINEARNING10  

{CLOSED} Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Preteens Giveaway

The Chicken Soup for the Soul network has most recently come out with a book focused especially on tweens. This new book offers 101 stories of inspiration and support that many preteens would most definitely relate to or know friends who are going through similar situations.

Being a preteen can be a confusing time because children are growing up and going through lots of changes, not only personally and physically but the things that surround them seem to change as well.

I don't have a tween just yet, but I was a 5th and 6th grade teacher for five years and I can say with certainty that kids this age definitely go through many changes and this is a book that any tween {that loves to read} could get into.

Giveaway:

• 1 lucky winner will receive a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Preteens.
• Open to U.S. and Canada
• Ends on September, 14

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Carmex Lime Twist and Vanilla Sticks Review & Giveaway {CLOSED}

It's time for another Carmex review!

Carmex has come out with two new lip products: Carmex Lime Twist stick & Carmex Vanilla stick.

Carmex hit the nail on the head when they came up with these two new flavors!  One is tangy and the other is sweet and they both smell delicious.  Although I like both, I'm more of a sucker for the sweetness of the vanilla stick.  Both the Carmex Lime Twist & the Carmex Vanilla sticks will leave your lips soft and smooth.  The secret is that Carmex as added three additional moisturizers {not used in their original line} to assure that your lips will look and feel their best at all time.

Not only are the new Carmex sticks good for your lips, but they are also good to your pockets.  They are economically priced and you can find them at your local CVS, Walgreens and Walmart.

Plus, I like how they decided to nix the traditional red caps and go for green and off white to match the color of the flavors.  It gives the packaging a fresh new look, but still with the original Carmex feel.

I definitely plan to purchase the vanilla stick once my current one runs out.  This is definitely a lip product that I can see forming part of my permanent daily beauty routine.

Have you tried out either the Carmex Lime Twist or the Carmex Vanilla stick?

GIVEAWAY!

The generous people over at Carmex have set aside a Carmex prize pack for [1] of my readers!

{Open to U.S.only}

Carmex Vanilla stick, Carmex Lime Twist stick and a  Carmex picnic blanket

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Disclosure: I'm a member of the Carmex Blog Squad and was sent the featured products free of charge for review purposes only.  All comments and opinions are my own and were not affected in any way by the makers of Carmex.

Free Kid Friendly Kashi Sampler

Click HERE to visit the Kashi site and get in on a free sample of either the Kashi Cinamon Harvest cereal or the Kashi TLC Peanutty Dark Chocolate layered granola bar.

The Student From Zombie Island

The Student From Zombie Island
By Michael J. Moorehead

Hardcover Edition

Kindle Edition

The Student From Zombie Island is a amusing and colorfully illustrated book which revolves around rumours amidst the the arrival of a new kid to school.  The kid in question is known as Bust'em Up Bill and rumours start to swirl amonsgt the students as to who this new kid is and what horrors is he capable of.  The students without knowing Bust'em Up Bill are already scared of him because of all the wild and crazy things they've heard about him.  They think he is 6 feet tall with yellow fangs and drives a monster truck.

As an elementary school teacher, I think this is a great book for young children to read before the start of a school year or any time of the year for the matter because it teaches them how not to judge or spread rumours about others before they meet them.  I would say this book is more geared toward second and third graders.  The best thing is that book is written by a kid, so any young reader would most definitely relate to the situation presented in the book.

Have you and yourkids read this book?

What other readings do you suggest for young readers?

Summmer Read: Silver Girl

If your looking for something new to read I recommend Silver Girl, by Elin Hilderbrand.  This book came out in June and it should definitely be a must have on your reading list!

The story focuses around Meredith, who just lost everything in her life, due to her husbands'  shady business dealings in the form of a Ponzi scheme.  Luckily, Meredith receives a call from her lifelong, but now estranged friend Connie who helps her by taking her to Nantucket to lay low while she awaits the results of a pending federal investigation.  While in Nantucket, both women deal with their past and present, while slowly allowing the the power of love, frienship and forgiveness to work on them.

The characters are well developed and you get a sense of who they are and where they come from.  Most importantly, once you start reading you won't want to let the book down!


Disclaimer: I recieved this book from Hachette Book Group for review purposes and was not financially compensated for this post.  All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

CLUE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Edition

As you all may know today,  July 15th,  marks the general premiere of the last Harry Potter movie: Harry Potter and  The Deathly Hallows part 2!  I for one happen to be a fan of the franchise and am a tad bit sad that this will be the last time we see Harry, Hermione and Ron on the big screen.
Don't worry, if you happen to be a fan, there's still a way to keep enjoying the teenage wizards' adventures with...CLUE: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Edition!  This board game is a new version of a Hasbro classic, which will most definitely delight both Potter fans and CLUE fans alike.

" a bewitching mystery that has players exploring the halls of Hogwarts, the Forbidden Forest, the Ministry of Magic and beyond. A Hogwarts student has gone missing and it’s your job to uncover the mystery – Where did the attack occur? Who did it? Which weapon or spell did they use? Players take on the identity of their favorite “Harry Potter” character and then race to decipher clues, uncover secrets and solve the mystery of the missing student!"

Believe it or not I'm a CLUE newbie and I was quite thrilled with the game!  Playing this game was a great way to entertain ourselves and enjoy some fun family time in the quiet and comfort of our home.

CLUE: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS EDITION is available at major retailers.

Are you a fan of the Harry Potter movies? Have you played this game yet

Disclaimer: I recieved the featured product at no cost for review purposes only. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way. I was not financially compensated for this post.