I have a grandson who is a little over 2 years old.  Trying to keep him busy is a daunting chore.  He loves to play and watch videos but as most toddlers do he becomes bored and wants to move on to something else and fairly quickly.  This guide helped me give him things to do to keep him occupied and happy day in and day out. 

This book is packed with great ideas on keeping your toddler from becoming bored with life.  The games are so much fun and easy for them to pick up on.  I even enjoy playing them.  They aren’t really age specific either so my older grandson has just as much fun playing too.

They also are great for educating my grandson.  The guide gives you great tips on not only ideas for teaching your toddler, but ways to teach them without frustrating them or yourself.  Frustration is an emotion many toddlers go through.  They want to learn, but have very little patience.  Having great ideas on helping them learn is a one up as far as I’m concerned.

It also gives you some ideas on places you can take your toddler so they can enjoy a day away.  Places like movies, the mall and even a park can be a little overwhelming to a small child.  Having some good tips on where small children can go to enjoy themselves is a great idea.  I’ve used these tips many times and I’m glad I had them at my disposal.

There is so much in this book that can help when it comes to keeping a toddler busy.  I want to try every one of them.  Not only is my grandson learning but he’s occupied and happy too.

Where to Purchase: 101 Ways to Entertain Your Toddler

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Written by Cheryl and MacKenzie Moeller
Illustrated by Linda Gredy

This lovable, educational, and ground-breaking read-to-yourself and read-aloud E-Book is one of the first to feature modern-day homeschooled characters as the central figures. It’s an 85 page heart warming account of Lexi and her homeschool family told through the perspective of her colorful and imaginative diary entries. Lexi is a young girl that finds joy, adventure, and even mystery in each new day. This new approach to homeschool fiction offers parents a valuable bonus: chapter by chapter curriculum sheets including vocabulary and comprehension questions. Lexi’s Homseschool Diary is filled with fun, faith, and friends, and an ideal book to read with your homeschool child and use as part of your daily curriculum. Listen to what some homeschool parents and students who have read Lexi’s Homeschool Diary have to say:

“Lexi is easy for young children to relate to because she’s fun-loving, talkative, likeable, and humorous.I can definitely see this book as thefirst in a series.” — Heidi Strawser, homeschool mom, E-Book Reviews Specialist, The Schoolhouse Store, Marketing Assistant, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, www.theoldschoolhousemagazine.com

“Cheryl and MacKenzie Moeller have created in Lexi a character so true-to-life. She reminds us that family is, and should be, a wonderful place to grow up, and that having Christ in the center of that family brings both glory to God and security to our children. Who wouldn’t love to have Lexi in their family?” — Rachel, homeschool mom, Arlington Heights, IL

“An easy read with children or grandchildren on your lap. Not only entertaining, but many old fashioned (Godly) truths within the story line.” — John Schmid, father of three homeschool graduates, President, Common Ground Ministries, a singing and prison ministry, www.johnschmid.com, Berlin, OH

“Darling! Loved it! I look forward to sharing it with future grandchildren.” — Nancy, homeschool mom of graduates, Arlington Heights, IL

“A window into the heart and mind of a sweet, six year old girl. This book will serve as an encouragement to both you and your young homeschooled children.” — Jennifer Burns, homeschool mom, Head of Homeschool Classical Consortium and H.E.A.R.T., Barrington, IL

“Endearing Lexi is wise beyond her six years. I would like to grow up at her house!” — Pam, homeschool mom, Mendota Heights, MN

“We love Lexi!” — Anne and Grace, homeschooled kids, Duncan, OK

“Thanks for writing a children’s novel with homeschooled characters. I haven’t found many fiction books out there from that perspective. I look forward to reading Lexi’s Homeschool Diary to my grandchildren.” — Karen, homeschool grandma, Brainerd, MN

“Lexi’s Homeschool Diary enables us to feel the rich environment a prayerful family can enjoy through choosing to homeschool.” — Barbara, homeschool mom of graduates, Accounts Payable, Total Living Network Television, Vice-President, Peter P. Loeb Builders and Glasgow Concrete, Inc., Big Rock, IL”

“My daughter and I loved reading about Lexi.It’s an encouragement to homeschool moms to see we’re doing the right thing. We’ll do the Lexi curriculum too.” — Amy Pedraja Burnham, homeschool mom, Virtual
Assistant, Prospect Heights, IL

“I’m going to tell all my friends about Lexi!” –Lauren, homeschooled third grader, Glenview, IL

Where to Buy: Lexi’s Homeschool Diary

Many of us face the reality of raising our children alone. Those of us who have been there for whatever reason know that it’s an uphill battle usually fought with little to no help. Now it doesn’t have to be that way. With this ebook you can have someone on your side to help you with win those battles.

When I was divorced, which took me forever to do because I didn’t think I could do it on my own, I found a whole new set of struggles that I never thought about before. I had three children, all 22 months apart and headed for those teenage years. I was scared to death.

When I realized that my ex-husband wasn’t going to be around as a father I was even more frantic. How was I going to get through this? What was I thinking? I fell apart and then I got it together and did what I had to do.

It wasn’t easy and the whole time all I could think about was I am the only person going through this. I knew better, but I was alone and scared. It doesn’t have to be that way for anyone because this ebook can be your best friend.

Filled with the things I had to figure out on my own it gives you guidance and advice that all single parents need whether you are a mom or a dad doing it alone. It gives you advice on things such as where to find help, how to deal with finances such as saving money, how to make ends meet and much more.

I was amazed at how much this ebook was filled with what I had learned all by myself when I was in this situation. What to do when it comes to dating, how to find childcare you can afford and why it’s okay to be you. I wish this had been available when I was going through these trying times. Just knowing there’s someone out there that’s been through it would have been a great burden off my shoulders.

If you’re a single parent or know someone who is read this ebook. If for nothing more than to know you’re not alone and there are plenty of parents out there who have gone through the same situation you’re in right now. It will give you courage, independence and hope. You will be a stronger parent and a happier person knowing that there is help out there and that it’s not the end of the world.

Where to Buy: The Single Mom’s Survival Guide

Here’s what you get:

37 page eBook all about beginning a face painting business
Audio Interview with professional face painter Leah Reddell of
FaceFiesta.com
Bonuses and Resources that include:
A Step-by-Step Guide that includes 6 Cheek and Full Face Designs
Fill in the Blank Talent Release Form
Sample Booking Form
List of Additional Resources to Help Get Started, Purchase Supplies, and more.

Review: WOAH baby! I purchased the Just Add Sweat Face Painting Business package thinking that I might someday turn my backyard face painting days for my kids into a full-fledged business. I honestly expected to find a lot less than I did when I bought it, especially considering it cost less than $20.

I fell in love and I have a new desire to really make this happen now. The eBook itself was enough to really help me. It included so much more than I ever even thought of. When you buy something like this you expect to see things like; how to determine if a face painting business is right for you, the equipment and supplies you’ll need to make it, what training you’ll need and maybe a few samples thrown in there.

This package had so much more and I really didn’t even know just how big a face painting business could be. When I listened to the audio with Leah Reddell, I was amazed, but then I took a look at her website and I was FLOORED. That’s just awesome stuff and I can easily see how a face painting business could bring in way more money than just doing a few birthday parties for the neighborhood a few times a year.

The book went in depth about how to start your business, including the
things mentioned above, but also so many extra things that most eBooks leave you to figure out on your own. Just to name a few of those extras; where to purchase supplies, network with other face painting professionals, where to get training and practice, tips for success, checklists for starting a business, doing an event; even tips for setting up a work area and working with kids. You’ll also find out ways to market your business so that it stands out above your competitors and I don’t just mean they tell you to make your services better or add things to your face painting. they actually give you specific things you can do!

I definitely recommend this package to anyone who has considered becoming a face painter, even if, like me they just like to see kids smile. There’s so much more potential than that with face painting that I would have never known about had I not purchased it.

Cons: The only thing I would have liked to see in the package that wasn’t there, was maybe an actual video of Leah doing a face painting. Now that would have been cool!

Where to Buy: Face Painting Business Guide

Submitted by: LeaAnn Massey; Covington, IN