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Educational Holiday Gift Ideas #Giveaway

Looking for some holiday ideas that are educational too?

We have a great lineup of books and toys that will make all ages smile this holiday season.

And, the best is, one lucky reader will walk away with each of the items!   

School Zone’s Interactive Educational Tablet, Little Scholar – $169.99

Little Scholar is recommended for kids ages 3-7 and features an 8-inch screen and runs on a Google Android 4.2.2 operating system. Available now at buylittlescholar.com & ToysRUs. Please check out our review of our favorite tablet for kids.

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Star Sisters Books & Necklace – $37.95

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 Meet Coco and Lucy, two ordinary girls with two extraordinary star necklaces.  When the necklaces come together, Coco and Lucy are magically whisked away on kindness spreading adventures.  Are you up for some Star Sisters fun?  Then ready, set, read!

My 8 year old is absolutely in love with the Star Sisters series.  This would be a great series to have under the tree or it makes an awesome birthday gift too.

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I See Me Personalized Books – a book of your choice at ISeeMe.com (includes standard shipping) $29 – $35

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We also have a special coupon code for you to get FREE US Standard Shipping- just enter coupon code 3SAVVYLADIES at checkout at ISeeMe.com and we’ll give you FREE SHIPPING site-wide until 12/15/14. Cannot be combined with other coupon codes. Expires 12/15/14. The cut off for ordering in time for standard, US Christmas delivery is 12/15/14.

Discovery Girls Guide to Growing Up: Everything You Need to Know About Your Changing Body, has just received the Mom’s Choice Gold Award for 2014—their highest honor! $9.95

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Discovery Girls’ Guide to Growing Up gives girls reliable facts, clear explanations, and helpful tips about what’s going on inside their bodies and what to expect next… all written in a fun and easy-to-understand way.

A subscription to DiscoveryGirls.com Magazine –  6 issues for $19.95

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Discovery Girls is the only magazine that inspires your special girl to grow more confident and resilient and to believe in herself. It gives girls ages 8 and up the advice, encouragement, and inspiration they need to get through those difficult preteen years.

 DISNEY FROZEN HAIRSTYLES: Inspired by Anna and Elsa & DISNEY PRINCESS HAIRSTYLES: 40 Amazing Princess Hairstyles with Step by Step Images (Edda USA; October 2014; $12.95)

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Truly unique, DISNEY FROZEN HAIRSTYLES is the first book to reveal the secrets behind Anna and Elsa’s different looks.  Each of the twenty-eight hairdos is created on a real child and meticulously photographed in full color to make even the most complicated coiffure easy to achieve.  DISNEY PRINCESS HAIRSTYLES features instructions for forty different hairdos — from Cinderella’s beautiful bun to Jasmine’s ponytail, and from Rapunzel’s endless curls to Pocahontas’ hidden braid.  Again, the styles are photographed on real girls.

December 2 marks the debut of The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2015 ($13.99)—a must-have read for parents, grandparents, kids and families.  

The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2015 is all that and more, chronicling the top people, places and events of the year. It also makes a perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list – loaded with countless, fascinating facts for the trivia fanatics, and an educational resource for your children. The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2015 is available for purchase at www.worldalmanac.com and wherever books are sold.

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Elements for girls: A Fun & Engaging Self-Discovery Project – $24.99

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 “ELEMENTS for Girls  A Fun & Engaging Self Discovery Project,” provides a way for girls to slow down, disconnect from technology and connect with their authentic self,” said Sandra McDonnell, AuthenticME partner.  Each of the book’s 10 chapters invites girls to read, reflect, create and complete interesting and introspective activities while exploring themes such as feelings, self-acceptance, empathy, decision making and communications.  The theme of self-care is woven throughout the book in sections on sleep, healthy eating and stress management. 

 Integral to the concept is a bracelet that girls create as they work their way through the book.  “The beads are a fun, visual reminder of what is learned in the book,” according to Mary Ellen Young, AuthenticME partner and founder of Helping Girls Navigate Adolescence (HGNA), a Downers Grove, IL based non-profit organization that provides a variety of supportive programs for girls and parents.  “It takes time and practice to develop healthy, positive habits and skills,” said Young.

The book and bracelet, priced at $24.99, are available at online at www.authenticme.biz and on Amazon.com at http://amzn.to/11z7AWW

Peas And Hambone Versus Flesh-Eating Zombie Gorillas (Volume 1)- $5.99

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A boy and his dog face off against a horde of zombie gorillas in this action-packed adventure by debut author Todd Nichols, a 3rd grade teacher in Massachusetts.

A clever series starter sure to leave readers wanting more Peas and Hambone adventures. For more information, please visit http://amzn.to/T5i6B3

Merry Stirring Mice: Santa’s Secret Team is a great new addition to anyone’s  home library for the holidays.
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Not many people know about the secret part of Santa’s team. In a colorful, charming moment-by moment description, author Cynthia Dreeman Meyers shows us what really goes on the night before Christmas. Watch Mama Mouse and Daddy Mouse show their kids—Max and his little sister Molly—how to prepare for the man. “Max, come away from the door please and help your sister stir the candy-cane mix,” Mama Mouse begins. Soon come the sugarplums, the candy canes, and finally the note that says, “For Santa.”

This book has been provided for your review by The Brand Connection.

 

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Comments

  2. I would give the tablet to my kids or may even bring it into my classroom. i would give the princess hairstyle for myself, so i can do my daugher’s hair as well as her friends.

  3. I would split it between my niece and my daughter. They’re 2 weeks apart.. and currently two and a half. They really are so eager to learn about everything!

  4. I would give these to my daughter. I am very pleased that she loves books, and is excited about science and nature.

  5. I would give my son the super cool Little Scholar tablet. And my daughter… boy oh boy she is right at the age she needs to read Discovery Girls Guide to Growing Up! We could REALLY use that right now!

  6. I would give these to my daughter (though some might have to wait until she’s a little older!). I love I See Me! books and I’m glad to see that’s one of the prizes!

  7. I would give it all to my 5 year old son. He adores reading. His favorite gifts are books and workbooks.

  17. Thank you for the chance! I would be giving the gifts to my two daughters. I will also share a gift or two with my niece;) I love educational toys or my girlS!

  18. What an amazing set of gifts, I would love to win these for my children who would be incredibly grateful. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

  20. I have a 3 year old daughter and 5 year old son that i’d give these awesome educational gifts too! The little scholar tablet looks like an amazing and fun learning tool!

  22. Most gifts would be for my daughter. But, there are a few I might gift to my youngest son or nieces.

  24. I’d give the younger items to my grandson. The older items would go to my youngest son. All girl items would go to nieces.

  26. I think this prize pack is a really great assortment of items. I would love to win this to give to my grandkids

  27. Wow there is something here for all three of my children, aged 13 10 and 3! My oldest son would love the Peas and Hambone, my daughter all the great girly books, and my 3 year old son would love the I see Me!

  31. I love educational toys. My boys can learn from them. I am very excited about this giveaway.

  32. What a great giveaway! We were matched with a family this Christmas and it has been such a treat to shop for them. The giveaway is aligned with the children’s ages and we would love to add it to our stash of gifts to give to this family.

  36. I Would Gift The School Zone’s Interactive Educational Tablet, Little Scholar To My Nephew. I Would Gift The DISNEY FROZEN HAIRSTYLES: Inspired by Anna and Elsa & DISNEY PRINCESS HAIRSTYLES To My Nieces.

  42. So many great gifts! One of my boys loves facts, so the World Almanac would be perfect for him. The Little Scholar tablet would be perfect for my 5 year old and I have a niece who I’m sure would love the Disney Frozen hairstyles book.

  46. I would love the girl stuff for my daughters. I would like the boy stuff for my son. Thank you!

  48. I’d give the World Almanac to my daughter. I’d divide up the rest of the items among my nieces.

  51. Id love the little scholars tablet for my daughters and my son would love a personalized book from I see me

  55. Oh the Little Scholar I would love to give to my grandson! That would be so educational for him getting ready for kindergarten next year! My niece would love the Frozen hairstyles! What an awesome prize package!

  62. I’d give it to my daughter for christmas, so she can have a decent amount of gifts under the tree. She’s as of right now, just getting 1 big gift.

  63. I would give some items to my children lily and troy! I woudl also give one item to my nephew Lucas!

  64. I would give these gifts to my niece. She would have so much fun with them and learn new things.

  66. I would give the majority of these items to my girls. My girls would love the Discovery girls guide to growing up and the Discovery girls magazine subscription. They are also obsessed with facts and would love the World Almanac. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

  68. My oldest granddaughter is in the first grade and enjoys reading. I think she would enjoy most of these.

  71. I would love to be able to give this to my best friend’s daughter! They could really use some new things after moving across country and getting rid of their things.

  72. I would give some of the books to my son and some to my nieces and nephews. I usually give them books and think they make the best presents.

  73. This is a great give away! thanks for the chance to win. I would use some of these with my kids but I would love to share with my sisters kids.

  75. I would give the tablet to my son, he is always excited to learn hand would be really excited to get it

  77. i would give this to my son.he needs this ,i want him to have educational material.ty 😉

  78. I would give the prizes to my kids. My little guy would love the tablet. ANd my tween daughter would really enjoy the girl magazine.

  81. I would gift most of the girly gifts to my 9 year old niece that’s become quite a lady. The tablet would be enjoyed by my son and his cousins. These are all great prizes.

  82. There are so many great gifts here. So I would split it up between my grandsons and my grand daughter

  83. I would give some to my son and some of it to my daughter. If there was anything I didn’t think they would like, it would go to one of my nephews or my niece.

  84. I would give the little scholar tablet to my son and use the I See Me! gift card to order a book for him. I would give the Discovery Girls magazine and frozen item to my niece. Thanks for the chance!

  85. I would be dividing this up between my grand kids as much as possible. I have 3 grand daughters and 3 grrandsons. I know any of them would enjoy these items.

  89. I will share this prize with my kids, nephews and nieces. I would also give some to my kids classrooms to share with their classmates.

  91. This would be great for several of the kids in my family. My nephew could use the educational help.

  93. I would love to win this for my son and also to donate to Toys for Tots. I love personalized books and have been wanting to get one for a while now.

  96. Part of this prize pack would be a gift for my nephew. I would love to give him the School Zone’s Interactive Educational Tablet because he can have fun learning through games and stories. I think education toys are great for kids.

  97. I would like to give some of these to my grandchild. Also, my next door neighbor’s girl would like these too.

  105. I have two daughters with confidence issues and don’t have many friends. I think that they would need this boost in confidence plus they would love all of the fashion tips and quizzes!

  111. I would love to win this awesome prize pack for my son, nieces, and nephews!
    Thank You for the great giveaway!!

  113. I would definitely split it up between my boys and my nephew. It would make great extra presents. Thank you for the chance!

  114. I would give these items to my little girl. Probably half for Christmas, then save the rest for her birthday in March.

  116. My granddaughter would love these items and I would give them to her. Thanks for having this contest!

  117. I would give some of this to my nephew,some to my sister who is expecting, and some to my best friend’s granddaughter. I of course would also keep a little for my kiddos.

  118. I would give them to my sons, I was laid off a few weeks ago, so this Christmas is going to be a little tight!

  119. I would give The World Almanac to my son who loves to learn facts. I would give the I See Me personalized book to my daughter who would think it was so neat to see her name in a book.

  120. A couple of things would go to one grandson and a few things for the younger grandson. The girl items would go to my grandsons’ cousin. All of them would be HAPPY!! Thank you for the reviews and giveaway!

  121. I would give the bigger girl things (princess hairstyles and the magazine) to my nieces. I would give the almanac to my boyfriend and I would give the rest of the items to my daughter for Christmas. She would love the books and the tablet! Thank you!

  123. I would love this prize package for my grandkids. I already enjoy reading to them, and for toddlers they have a serious amount of books already in their playroom. Always scouting for some books that will entertain & grab them. Thanks for the chance.

  124. i would probably split up the prizes. i would give some to my 4 yr old grandson and others to my 7 yr old grandaughter

  125. It would depend on the product. Since these are varied and good for different age groups / genders – I would give to my kids, my nieces and nephews

  126. An item or two for my grandson, but I would love to have such a bounty to gift to those less fortunate.

  128. I would love to have these items for my God child and my niece. They are both so intelligent, and this would absolutely help them to continue to grow.

  129. I would like to give 2015 Almanac to my oldest grandson, who is a sponge for absorbing facts. I would give the Frozen Hairstyles books to my aspiring hairdresser grandaughter. And I do not think there will be any problem distributing the rest of those gifts!

  130. I would give the tablet to my children because theirs broke, and they learn so much from the educational games. My daughter would adore the hairstyles book and girls books. My husband would love the world almanac book.

  132. I would love to spoil my niece and nephews with these goodies. I love the Alamanac, how what a great idea and perfect for them as well. They will love it.

  133. I would give some of the girly stuff to my nieces! The boyish things I would give to my son, and my nephews! They would all absolutly love this!! Thanks for doing such a great giveaway!!

  139. These would be wonderful for my grandchildren. I have them all ages, with another one due anyday!

  140. My favorite I See Me book is “Katie Can Change the World”.

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