• Homeschool

    Hold Your Own Backyard Olympics!

    **The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link.

    Are you and your kids ready to go for the gold? With the Summer Olympics in full swing, you won’t want to miss the Little Passports list of Rio-ready activities to keep your little ones on their feet and having fun!

    Create backyard events such as the Long Jump, Paper Plate Discus, and Squirt Gun Archery. Consider inviting over friends and neighbors and hold your own backyard Olympics

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    To make your own Olympic flag for the opening ceremony, check out this DIY Olympic Flag Craft. To complete the opening ceremony, the Olympic torch is passed from athlete to athlete until it reaches the last person, who lights the stadium cauldron. Create your own Olympic torch for your mini Olympic games.

    Encourage your budding Olympians to learn about and represent different countries. Dress up in your country’s colors, march in to the national anthem, and wave the country’s flag while standing on the podium!

    Finally, learn more about Greece, the birthplace of the Olympics, with a subscription to Little Passports World Edition for 6-10 year olds

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    Let the games begin!

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    After School Sports Around the World!

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    Games are a universal language. From stacking seven stones in India to dropping handkerchiefs in Egypt, playing is a great way for kids around the world to connect.

    Read Little Passports blog post, After School Sports Around the World, to add some international games to the list of your child’s favorite after-school sports!

    Enjoy your last few weeks of summer and build excitement with a new after school sport!

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    This is the Place Heritage Park Giveaway!

    I am honored to share this giveaway with my readers. This is the Place Heritage Park is one of our families favorite places to visit in Utah. The kids have so much fun every time we go. They can run around playing old pioneer games while learning the history of the early settlers. You can pet animals, ride ponies, and even enjoy some fresh Brigham Young Donuts.

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    While you explore the park, you’ll find kids craft opportunities (3 included with each admission) that include a pony ride, leather tooling, panning for gold and more.
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    Their new Native American village is now open and represents the five tribes of Utah. There were five tribes; Shoshone, Piute, Ute, Goshute and Navajo.

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    Now for the giveaway. It will include 6 basic tickets for July. You can use these for the upcoming Pioneer days July 23&25. This giveaway will end at midnight July 19.

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    SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium Sneak Peak!

    My family was recently invited to get a sneak peak of the Sea Quest Interactive Aquarium that opening this fall at the Layton Hills Mall in Layton, Utah.

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    My kids excited to get the sneak peak.

    We got a chance to meet a few of the wonderful animals that will be part of the interactive exhibits. Our favorite was Zoey, a Grey African Parrot. My daughter made a new friend because she kept giving blue berries to Zoey.  When the Aquarium opens this fall, families will be able to interact, feed,  and learn about  over 300 species and 1,500 animals from regions all around the world. The exhibit will be featuring sea life, rainforest reptiles, tropical birds and vast desert species.

    You can get their tickets discounted at SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium.

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    No fear.

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    She actually enjoyed this.

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    Made a new friend.

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    Meeting the cast of Little Mermaid from The Ziegfeld Theater.

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    Teach My Giveaway!!!

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    Teach My Giveaway

    As a homeschooling family I am always looking for new reviews and fun activities for our kids. I am honored to share the below review and giveaway of Teach My with my readers.


    A few years ago I introduced you to Teach My, a company dedicated to making fun activities for children to help them learn. Take a look at the previous review to learn about the Teach My Baby, Teach my Toddler and Teach My Preschooler sets. Now the sets are getting more detailed by talking about Baby Animals, The Solar System, Time and Continents and Animals. But now they have a new kit and it is designed perfectly for Kindergarten aged students, you can check it out here.  Education is one of the most important things in life and you can help your toddlers get a head start with these great kits! I love that they have a telling time kit because it is one of the hardest concepts for students to grasp especially in this digital age.  You can never start early enough giving your child or children the love for learning and setting them up for success that will last a lifetime!

    Teach My Giveaway Teach My is a Women Owned company all about helping parents spend quality time with their children through educational play. Started by Christy Cook when her son was a toddler, she realized the need for an all-inclusive educational kit that parents could work on with their children. These products teach babies, toddlers and preschoolers the basic skills, things like; the alphabet, colors, shapes, numbers, reading and even math! These products can be found in nationwide retailers including Walmart, Toys R Us, Target.com and online on Amazon.

    Teach My Giveaway Teach My is offering one lucky winner their choice of  Deluxe Learning kits: Baby, Toddler, Preschooler or Kindergartner valued at $39.99. This giveaway will run from June 1 though June 8th, 12:00 AM CST. Winner will be verified, emailed and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. Participating blogs are not responsible for prize fulfillment. This giveaway is open to the US and Canada! Good luck!

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    Enter to win your own Teach My Learning Kit! 

     

    Be sure to check out the giveaway linky for more great giveaways for you to enter to win!

     

     

  • Giveaways

    Bahlsen’s Prize Pack Giveaway!

    giveaway-graphic Welcome to the Bahlsen’s Prize Pack Giveaway! First make sure you read the review here. You will love to have a chance at winning this delicious giveaway with tasty snacks from Bahlsen.

    You must be a resident of the US and 18 years old or older to enter!

    This giveaway will go from 5/24-6/10 12:00am est

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    Disclosure:
    We reserve the right to make revisions, to cancel, or suspend this contest for any reason. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. Night Helper Blog (and any other blog participating) is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not.

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    Precious Moments 35 Days of Loving and Sharing!

    I have always been a huge fan of the Precious Moments line, and have collected many over the years. I even included them in my wedding theme. Our save the date cards were a cute little Precious Moments figures. My husband gave me this for our 10th Anniversary. My grandma made those blue doilies for our wedding.  Precious Moments is having a 35 Days of Loving and Sharing event. There will be a new code everyday to get a special discount on select lines of their adorable figurines.

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    15% off Stuffed Animals & Plush gifts with code PLUS2016 atPreciousMoments. Offer is valid only on May 25th. 

    Come back each day for a new code, and celebrate 35 years of Precious Moments.

  • Giveaways

    Mickey’s Sport-y-thon Giveaway!

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    Welcome to this awesome giveaway of a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey’s Sport-y-thon Prize hosted by Life with Heidi! If you haven’t seen the review you can check it out here. The folks at Disney are sponsoring this great prize pack with everything you see here!

    The giveaway package includes:

    Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Bowling Set $15.00

    Mickey Mouse Baseball Cap $12.95

    Mickey Mouse Shapes Water Bottle $3.99

    Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey’s Sport-y-thon $14.99

    ARV: $46.93 Prize Pack

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    Giveaway Details:
    This giveaway will run from May 20-27 12:00 am est.  Open to US Only and you must be 18 years or older to enter.
    One winner will receive this awesome Mickey’s Sport-y-thon Prize Pack!
    Good luck!
    Disclosure:
    We reserve the right to make revisions, to cancel, or suspend this contest for any reason. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. Life with Heidi (and any other blog participating) is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not.

     

  • Giveaways

    Strawberry Shortcake Prize Pack Giveaway!

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    Enter to Win this Strawberry Shortcake Prize Pack Giveaway!

    Do you have a love for Strawberry Shortcake? If so this prize pack giveaway will be something you will want to enter! If you haven’t read my Strawberry Shortcake Cake Donut Recipe you can right here. Now let’s get right to the prize pack giveaway! You can see below exactly what is included in this fun giveaway! strawberry shortcake prize pack

    Good Luck on winning this Strawberry Shortcake Prize Pack!
    Disclosure:
    We reserve the right to make revisions, to cancel, or suspend this contest for any reason. We are not associated with any of the companies named above. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner has 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor (Strawberry Shortcake) will be responsible for shipment of Strawberry Shortcake Prize Pack to winner(s) of this giveaway. What U Talking Bout Willis?(and any other blog participating) is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified.

     

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    SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium Coming to Utah!

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    SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium Utah comes to Layton Hills Mall and offers a completely interactive, hands-on learning experience with opportunities to:


    Explore: Exhibits featuring sea life, rainforest reptiles, tropical birds and vast desert species.
    Discover: Feed and interact with over 300 species and 1,500 animals from regions all around the world.
    Inspire: Learn more about the world we live in, as well as create lasting memories for the entire family and kids of all ages.

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    Come have some exciting fun this Saturday May 28th! Come out and “Meet the Mermaids!” at the SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium at Layton Hills Mall! Purchase an Annual Pass and get exclusive access with a meet and greet with the cast from the Little Mermaid from The Ziegfeld Theater in Utah!

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    Find out more here: http://seaquestaquariums.com/

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    My readers get to save! SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium – Annual Pass – Buy your annual pass to SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium right now at our pre-construction pricing with an additional 10% off! Your pass is good for an entire year from the time you first visit. Coupon code is “kidsrule”