Children’s book review: ‘The Last Bully, Hugo the Happy Starfish’

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Welcome to Money Saving Parent! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to receive daily email updates. You can also join us on Facebook! Thanks for visiting!   My daughters and I recently had the chance to check out two books from the “Hugo the Starfish” series of books.  The first book taught (Continue Reading…);

Children’s book review: ‘Hugo the Happy Starfish: The Secret to Happiness’

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My daughter’s love to read.  I’m very lucky that way.   But if I want to encourage them to read, I need to keep a constant influx of new books in the house.   We were thrilled to have the opportunity to do this children’s book review from the  Hugo the Happy Starfish series of (Continue Reading…);

DaddyScrubs’ Big Bag ‘O Book Giveaway (Value $49.95) ends March 22

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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places you’ll go.” ― Dr. Seuss It’s National Reading Month and to celebrate Money Saving Parent is bringing to you this DaddyScrubs’ Big Bag ‘O Book Giveaway!   Thanks to the generous sponsorship of DaddyScrubs.  (Value $49.95) (Continue Reading…);

Seven super money saving tips for textbooks

It was just one, but in a few months it will be two children in college and two elementary aged children.   That adds up to a whole lot of money for education.  Sure, the adult kids are responsible for their own educational expenses, but as a parent I want to help them as much (Continue Reading…);

Sesame Street Learning Adventures books, cards and storage just $7.95 and free backpack!

Get all these things for your child’s learning adventure for just $7.95  2 Storybook Learning Sets Each set includes a hardcover Storybook, Activity Book, and 6 Adventure Cards. In them, Elmo and all the Sesame Street characters teach number recognition, counting and critical thinking — all essential preschool skills. Colorful Bookcase Keeps your hardcover Storybooks and Activity (Continue Reading…);

Free animal poster and stickers

Save up to 67% on Zoobooks, Zootles or Zoobies PLUS free animals poster and animals stickers with a 1-year no risk subscription.

Why wait for Black Friday? Booksamilion three day sales starts Thursday!

The HUGE 3-Day Sale at Booksamillion.com starts Thursday! Click here to get a sneak peek of the savings! Looking for the perfect gift? Browse Books-A-Million’s Holiday Gift Guide to find something for everyone on your list! Save big on children’s Christmas storybooks at Booksamillion.com. As low as $1.97! Shop today. Boxed sets make great gifts! (Continue Reading…);

Captain McFinn and Friends FREE Interactive Book app For Apple®, Android™, NOOK™ and Kindle®

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  Are you trying to answer some really tough questions about bullying that your children have? They you will love this free interactive application that is so versatile just about any service from Android to Nook will do.   It comes to us from the the original, innovative and educational brand that was developed to teach (Continue Reading…);

‘If I Let You Go’ free on Amazon Kindle Oct. 22 only

“If I Let You Go” is the story of a nanny crazy about her charge and possibly feeling something for her employer too. When the family decides to move to New York what will become of them all? Friend and writer Kyra Lennon is the author of this book available for FREE Kindle download for (Continue Reading…);

A spooktacular story: Everyone should have a “Ghost Buddy”

  Have you or your child ever had an imaginary friend? My youngest daughter does and she has even created an imaginary school that they attend together. Now just imagine that the imaginary friend wasn’t imaginary at all – but a ghost! Now you have “Ghost Buddy” a fun filled adventure series where the ghost (Continue Reading…);

Toddler time! Teaching your toddler or preschooler about colors

Helping your child learn and recognize their colors can be an every day thing.   To not only teach them their colors each day but to reinforce the lessons they have learned try these activities: Point out items throughout the day: in the house, at the store, clothing or toys and ask what color they (Continue Reading…);

Make the World Better, with Better World Books

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Reading is fundamental, or so the old slogan used to remind us. But fundamental or not, millions cannot obtain books to read. Books get discarded and dumped into overflowing landfills each day- books that could make their way into the hands of someone anxious to read them if only there was a way to get (Continue Reading…);

BOGO personalized children’s books with their favorite cartoon characters

  I remember many, MANY years ago making one of these for my daughter (who is now 17 and if she reads this will scream “MOM!” at me).  Her favorite character at the time was Barney – the purple dinosaur. I got her the book, her grandmother got here the “matching” video (yes that’s how (Continue Reading…);

Disney books .99 each and free gift!

Are you having a hard time getting the kids to read this summer? Maybe this will help! My daughter’s loved the books we picked up from this promo and they are such great quality too! Use this offer to receive four of the best known and loved Disney classics, new and old for just 99¢ each. (Continue Reading…);

Super(hero) savings: $15 for $30 worth of personalized children’s books from Little Heroes

Little HeroesSuper(hero) savings: $15 for $30 worth of personalized children’s books from Little Heroes You’ve always known your child was a character – make it official with a fairytale that features your little one as the star, thanks to today’s Save for Little Heroes. Pay $15 for $30 to spend site-wide on personalized children’s books. Design (Continue Reading…);