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FREE K-Cups!!
When you purchase three boxes of any one type of Kcup coffee you will receive one box free! That is a full size 24ct Kcup box with an average value of $14.25 absolutely free!!!
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USE COUPON CODE:  BUY3GET1211.
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OFFER ENDS TUESDAY 2/23/16 AT MIDNIGHT EDT OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
YOU MAY NOT MIX ROASTS OR FLAVORS TO EARN THE 4TH BOX. YOU MUST PURCHASE 3 OF THE EXACT SAME TYPES OF KCUPS. FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU PURCHASE 3 BOXES OF HAZELNUT KCUPS YOU WILL GET A 4TH BOX FREE. IF YOU PURCHASE 2 BOXES OF HAZELNUT AND A BOX OF VANILLA, YOU WILL GET NOTHING FREE.
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Gaia Kids Bronchial Wellness Review, FREE Sample & Coupon!

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Gaia Herbs

 Gaia Herbs is a certified organic grower and nationally-branded manufacturer of liquid herbal extracts based in Western North Carolina. Why certified organic? It helps ensure the strength, purity and effectiveness of their herbal products. Gaia Herbs has established itself as the leading grower and producer of Certified Organic herbs and herbal products. They strive to produce pure plant medicines of exceptional quality and purity while enriching the ecology of the earth and the health and harmony of the people that will use their phyto-medicines.

Gaia Kids Bronchial Wellness

 Gaia Herbs has a line of herbal formulas just for kids called Gaia Kids. This line is formulated by pediatric naturopath, Dr. Mary Bowe. The Gaia Kids line consists of 10 alcohol-free herbal formulas that deliver herbal support with kid friendly tastes. 

Gaia Kids Bronchial Wellness ($18.99/3 fl oz ARV) provides herbal support for the respiratory system and promotes healthy mucous membranes. It is recommended for ages 2 through 15, one of the very few yet safe medicines for children under the age of 6. It has a great taste of organic honey, lemon and flavorful essential oils. This Bronchial Wellness includes Plantain and Grindelia which are traditionally used in Europe for promoting respiratory health and naturally processed to ensure high concentration and absorption. 

Black Elderberry Syrup ($19.99/3 fl oz ARV) is a great tasting all-natural syrup which is made from Certified Organic Black Elderberries and added Acacia honey. It can be taken by children daily or on occasion to support their immune systems. Honey offers tasty and soothing support for the upper respiratory system and the formula contains no artificial flavors or colors, no preservatives and no high fructose corn syrup. We did not receive the Black Elderberry Syrup, however I wanted to share about it because it sounds like a wonderful supplement. This would probably help my youngest out a ton! 

My youngest, Ezio has asthma attacks every 3-4 weeks like clock work. Since we're not sure what his triggers are and one big one could be virus' aka the common cold. I chose to give him some of the Bronchial Wellness this time when his cough started. While it did help make breathing and talking easier, he wasn't coughing between every word, we did still end up needing to take him in. 

Jada is now 10 years old and she had a bad cough and her voice was becoming hoarse. She loves to sing and even with the cough and hoarse voice she was still trying to sing. I finally talked her into taking some of the Bronchial Wellness and her cough didn't only stop, but she was no longer hoarse and after just two doses of this medicine she was done coughing and regained her normal voice. I'm not saying this will be every ones results, obviously as my youngest didn't have the same results. It'll still depend on the underlying issue, but it's a safe medicine to try.  

I will keep the Bronchial Wellness from Gaia Kids stocked for sure. Jada often has a cough during the winter months and it doesn't help that our house is old and dry. This has also helped to allow her to sleep through the night and not be woken up repeatedly due to the coughing. Who knows, maybe next time it will help keep Ezio out of the ER, that would be wonderful. 

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Does Gaia Kids Bronchial Wellness sound like something you'd like to try with your little one? What do you like best about it?

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FREE Diabetic Cook Book!

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FREE Diabetic Cook Book! 

More than 60 recipes, each with 10g or less of carbs!
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Tiny Prints - FREE Magnet, Mug, Notepad or $15 Credit! TODAY ONLY! (12/14)

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FREE MAGNET, MUG, NOTEPAD or $15 Credit! 

Enjoy one (1) Free Magnet, 11 oz. Mug, Notepad, or $15 credit towards your Gift or Home Décor purchase, plus enjoy 30% off Holiday Greeting Card and Holiday Party Invitation orders using the code TPFREEGIFT at checkout.

Offer ENDS Today (12/14)

Get your FREEBIE from Tiny Prints!

Don't forget Tiny Prints ALWAYS offers FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $49 or more. Use code FREESHIP49 at check out. 

Fine Print: Offer expires 12/14/2015 (11:59 P.M. PT). Enjoy one (1) free magnet, 11 oz. mug, notepad, or $15 credit towards your gift or home décor purchase, plus enjoy 30% off holiday greeting card and holiday party invitation orders using the code TPFREEGIFT at checkout. There is no minimum purchase required for this promotion. Free offer applies exclusively to magnets, 11 oz. mugs, notepads, gifts and home décor and is not applicable to previously placed orders, shipping, taxes, rush processing charges, gift certificates, personalized postage stamps and personal stationery. The 30% off promotion applies exclusively to holiday greeting or holiday party invitations and is not applicable to previously placed orders, shipping, taxes, rush processing charges, or any other product available on TinyPrints.com. This promotion code cannot be combined with other offers. Offer cannot be redeemed more than once per account and/or billing address. This particular offer code can only be redeemed once. Offer is only valid on Tinyprints.com and is not applicable on third party or partner websites. To prevent fraud or abuse, we reserve the right to discontinue or modify this offer or cancel any order.

FREE Backpack from Reebok! Exp. 12/24

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Free Backpack from Reebok

Need a refresh on your school supplies? Reebok is offering a great gift with purchase today through 12/24! You will be able to get a free backpack on all orders $100 or more when using code FREEGIFT at checkout.
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Free backpack with all purchases $100+ with code FREEGIFT  

Shutterfly FREEBIES! Exp. 11/29

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FREE PHOTOS!

ALL customers can enjoy 10 FREE 6X8, 5X7, 5X5, 4X8 Flat, 5X7 Trifold OR 3/4 Folded Cards and this includes your choice of 10 FREE Trim options and 10 FREE Paper types! Just use code 10FORME at checkout. 

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Amwell - Doctor's Visits in the Comforts of Your Own Home!

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Amwell
 We've all had those times were our little one(s) and ourselves are sick or we're exhausted from tending to our sick child. The last thing we want to do is bundle up our cranky child and take them to the doctor's office. We are all more comfortable at home. I know with our pediatrician, 99% of the time when I call even for a simple question and I have their care at home under control, they almost always tell me, "Well, bring him/her in so the doctor can see them.". We love our pediatrician, but he's in the busiest area and heaven forbid it be lunch time, then the 20 minute drive turns into 45 minutes.

Or another circumstance that I've been in, is that I'm very sick and home by myself with the kids with no way to get to the doctor's office. I typically become dehydrated when I'm sick, so I become fairly weak (there still is no rest for mom, but being at home is much better than the alternative) and in no shape to take the city bus or even a taxi cab with three perfectly healthy and rambunctious children. Let alone have to sit in the waiting room and then try to listen to doctor and control the children all at the same time.  

In either situation I have definitely wished that there were still doctors who did home visits. I mean that has to be such a wonderful thing to have, right?! Why don't we have them anymore? Well, think again! We do now with Amwell.

Amwell will definitely make it easier to talk to a doctor when you need to. Visit Amwell and set up your account. You can select and connect with a physician, all Amwell physicians are U.S. educated, board certified and have been hand selected, trained and certified specifically in telehealth to delivery the best possible experience for you. Amwell is just $49 per visit.

With Amwell you can talk to a doctor via phone, online chat or even video. You can search for a specific doctor and even learn more about them as where and how long they went to college. Watch the video above for more information about Amwell or visit their website.

Amwell also has a Local Exchange of Pediatricians. This allows you to schedule visits with your own doctor, or immediate visits with local pediatricians based on their availability. Personally, I greatly prefer my children to be seen by their own pediatrician or at least a pediatrician rather than a family doctor or general practitioner. My reasoning is because pediatricians specifically study and work on a daily basis with children, rather than general medical studies. 

Amwell is over all a wonderful and very useful tool for parents. Mothers can stay in the comforts of their own homes with their child and speak with a doctor via online chat, over the phone or video. It's the new home visiting doctor. So come check out Amwell for your self, creating an account is free so set one up as a just in case. You can also use this code, CARENOW11, for a free visit.

Would you use Amwell for yourself or your child(ren)? What do you like most about Amwell?

Happy Freebie Friday from Educents!

HAPPY FREEBIE FRIDAY! Hero-Themed Alphabet Handwriting Worksheets

 

 

Who it's for: Pre-K to Kinder  

Why it's great: Have you met the Educents Heroes? Print these pages out and ask your child practice their alphabet w ith 53 pages of FREE handwriting alphabet worksheets featuring Super Doggie!! The Educe nts Heroes are prepared for this activity and have included both lowercase and uppercase letters.

5 More Freebies You Will Love

• DIY Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer Recipe
• Cancer Awareness Bookmarks
• Four Types of Sentences Flipbook
• Sight Word Stack 'Em Ups!
• Solar System Notebooking

 Get your FREEBIE Handwriting Alphabet Worksheets!

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Make Your Day At The Pier! BOGO FREE Offer!

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Pier 39

Local Advantage members can purchase one entree, attraction ticket or merchandise item and receive one entree, attraction ticket or merchandise item of equal or lesser value free at participating businesses. This offer is open to families in the Bay Area, Sacramento and Stockton California! 

 

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5 FREE Babsy B Board Books (0-3+yo)!

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FREE Babsy B Books! 

A unique aspect of the Babsy B Board Books is that everything about each book from word choice and story line to the detailed illustrations and use of color reflects proven research in early childhood education, oral language development, and age-appropriateness as it pertains to brain development in children from birth to age three and up.
 

8 Titles include:

Where Is Monkey? (age 0+)
SO BIG! (age 0+)
I Can! Can You? (age 1+)
Who Chews? (age 1+)
VROOM! Honka! BOOM! (age 2+)
Whose Shoes? (age 2+)
I'm 3! (age 3+)
Giddy-up! Let's Go! (age 3+)

 

 

Visit Babsy B Books, put 5 of the board books of your choice into your cart and enter code 3LITTLEMONKEYS at the bottom of your cart. Each book costs $8, making a grand total of $40 and you ONLY pay shipping and handling! I would give a S/H quote, but it may vary from customer to customer.

FIVE FREE BOOKS!

Here is my example order. I added the five books and entered the discount code which took off the $40 in which the five books total up to.

ALSO! Buy five books with my special discount code and get each additional book for only $3!

CompAndSave: Ink Fridays - FREE Tote Bag!

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Ink Fridays at CompAndSave

Ink Fridays™ deal every printer owner will love! For a limited time only “Get a Free Tote Bag on orders $10 and up”. Whether your still finishing up Back-to-School shopping or just stocking up, you can save big on CompAndSave's selection of over 2,000 ink and toner cartridges. Included is a one-year warranty, 7-day customer support, and fast shipping. Plus, you get a complimentary tote bag with a funny brain teaser! Valid August 27th to August 30th. Use code FRTOTE at check out! Hurry limited time offer! 

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Do You Think Cursive Handwriting Should Still Be Taught To Kids? FREE Cursive Learning Resources and Worksheets!

Do your kids know how to write in cursive? As schools begin to accommodate new standards, the question remains if cursive handwriting will stay on the lesson plan. At least 41 states do not require public schools to teach reading or writing cursive, according to USA Today. The discussion around learning to write cursive has provoked many opinions of what’s important for future generations to know. Some suggest children should learn programming instead of how to write cursive. Others claim we lose motor skills swapping out a pen for a keyboard. The pros and cons of learning cursive has been weighed, but what will be the final decision?

Do you think cursive writing should still be taught to kids?

Here’s how the Educents community responded:

How will they ever be able to read historical documents such as the constitution, etc if they don’t learn to read and write in cursive? -Sara J.

No, it’s not relevant anymore. Learn typing instead. -Robert C.

I don’t think it has been taught in our school for at least the last 10 to 15 years. Cursive writing will become a lost art in America. I think it should still be taught. -Claudia A.

 

Honestly, it’s no longer important. Teach them to sign their name; then teach them to convey their thoughts, and be persuasive, via oral and written communications. Why would we want to spend valuable school time, beyond a day or two, teaching someone to sign their name in cursive? Why don’t we spend time teaching calculations via abacus or slide rules?  -Gary F.

Yes. When my teenager who has always been homeschooled started public high school, his classmates couldn’t read his papers because he wrote in cursive and no one else did. His teacher said he always knew which paper was Hayden’s even if he forgot to put his name on it! -Kelly B. 

Yes! It’s part of my children’s 2nd grade homeschool curriculum. They just started doing it, and they are so excited about it.  -Angela M. 

I’m a former primary teacher. Second grade is rather young to begin, but the kids are always excited about it. Don’t worry if they have difficulty mastering it at first; they will when the brain and muscles are ready. -Kathy F.

Handwriting Resources for Kids

• FREE Super Hero Cursive Alphabet Writing Worksheets –  Have you met the Educents Heroes? Your child can practice writing cursive with 53 pages of FREE CURSIVE alphabet worksheets! The Educents Heroes are prepared with both lowercase and uppercase letters.
• Non-fiction Animal Facts Cursive Handwriting Practice – This book is perfect for cursive handwriting maintenance. Students will love the nonfiction animal facts!
• Wild Animal Print Cursive Alphabet Posters – A set of 26 cursive alphabet posters in a fun wild animal print for less than $5!
• Revolutionary War Copywork in Cursive Activities – Learn history while you learn how to write cursive! This eBook contains 20 quotes from America’s Founding Fathers for kids to write!
• Cursive Alphabet Classroom Bunting – Give your cursive letters a makeover this year with this adorable bunting-style display. Print on card stock and post individually or punch holes through the bunting and add string for an extra-sweet look!

Web Learning Resources for Kids

• Learn to Mod with Minecraft – Did you know kids can learn how to code by modifying (or “modding”) Minecraft®? Kids learn how to code in Java® and apply it to Minecraft® themed problems!
• The WriteWell App – A simple and intuitive web-based tool that makes writing fun and effective. With its unique visual and tactile interface and library of interactive essay templates, WriteWell is a convenient tool for teachers and students at home or in the classroom.
• Handwriting Worksheet Wizard – StartWrite helps teachers, homeschoolers, and parents create handwriting lessons quickly and easily. This program saves hours in lesson preparation time, yet allows you to easily create fun, meaningful worksheet to teach handwriting.

  My thoughts...

Personally I feel children should learn how to read and write cursive. My mom, myself and my grandmother rarely print, so if my children do not learn cursive they will struggle reading anything we ever write. SO many recipes from our family are all written in cursive, I honestly can't remember a recipe that was printed. My oldest is going into 4th grade and she has not learned cursive in school other than signing their own names. However, I have purchased cursive handwriting workbooks for her and she absolutely LOVES them! I will do the same with my boys when they are older and ready to learn how to write in a different style. I don't see the big deal about cursive being taught in school. 

What do you think?

Should we still teach kids how to write cursive? Why or why not, Leave your thoughts in the comments.

FREE Disney Backpack from Reebok! Exp. 8/23

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FREE Disney Backpack from Reebok!

Get the school year started on the right foot with a free Disney backpack from Reebok! Just purchase any children's footwear, use the code FREEBAG at checkout between 8/21 and 8/23, and Reebok will give you a free Disney backpack!

  Get a free Disney backpack with the purchase of any children’s footwear at Reebok
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FREE Lessons for Kids About Ancient Egypt!

 

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Students LOVE to learn about King Tut and Ancient Egypt! Download a FREE lesson for kids about Ancient Egypt and jump into King Tut's history! The freebie has several activities included in this pack, including reading comprehension, math review, map skills, and timeline practice , so there are a multiple ways to use them.

Hieroglyphics Math

 

Use these fun pages to practice place value and/or addition and subtraction skills! Page 12 of the King Tut Mini-Unit Freebie asks students use the symbols to determine the number. The following page goes a step further and asks students add or subtract numbers.

Fun facts about Ancient Egypt:

• The Egyptian alphabet contained more than 700 hieroglyphs!
• Egyptians believed cats were a sacred animal and having a pet cat would bring a household good luck.
• Ancient Egyptians invented pens, toothpaste, and a game very similar to bowling.

More Ancient Egypt resources:

Mini Bio: King Tut - Here's a mini bi o about King Tut to go with your mini unit! 

 

Ancient Egypt Lapbook - Study interesting facts about the discovery of hieroglyphic writing, the Rosetta Stone, the great King Tutankhamun, the lovely Cleopatra and more.  

Recipes From Egypt - Delight your little cooks with two authentic and easy-to-make recipes from Egypt: Tameya (the original veggie burger), and Basboosa (Semolina cake with honey and lemon).  

My Book About Egypt - My Book About Egypt takes elementary students to the cities o f Cairo, Alexandria, Damietta, and Giza.

   

Want free lessons for kids about Ancient Egypt? Recommended for children 8-12 years old (3rd, 4th and 5th graders).

Download the King Tut Mini-Unit Freebie on Educents!