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May 5, 2015 · 9:50 pm

How Grateful Children Thank & Praise Their Moms

Mother’s Day is bittersweet for me because in 3 days it will mark 10 years that I lost my mother on that very day. While I enjoy celebrating my motherhood with my family, there is always a huge part that is missing. I know my mother would never want me to be sad so I try to stay happy and positive about the day.

A great book that has heartwarming and entertaining stories by grateful children all in praise of their mother is Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks to My Mom. This new book is filled with stories to brighten any mother’s day and show that kids were truly paying attention to their mom after all. The book features country singer Jo Dee Messina’s own story about her mom! You will also find stories about the other moms in your life, step-mothers, grandmothers, in-laws and more.

This book makes a great gift for moms or for yourself. 101 stories of love, learning and gratitude fill the pages to give mom the praise she deserves. Children of all ages share their words of thanks in these 101 stories of love, learning, and gratitude to the woman they couldn’t have done without!

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April 27, 2015 · 12:19 am

Help Your Children Be The Best They Can Be

As parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and more we want to help kids be the best they can be. Self-esteem, tolerance, good values – these are gifts that will last children a lifetime and help them become successful adults. I want to share a great book with you that shows kids positive role models to follow in its stories about making good choices, having confidence and doing the right thing. These stories serve as a sounding board to encourage conversation and discussion between children and adults. Perfect for family discussions and great for the classroom.

From Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, Be The Best You Can Be is a joint project of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Boniuk Foundation, working together to promote tolerance, respect, and compassion, inspiring young people and adults to embrace their differences, reject stereotypes, and make good choices. It’s part of a larger effort that includes additional books for teens, college students, parents, and grandparents, as well as a family television show every Saturday morning starting in October.

This book harnesses the power of storytelling to inspire and teach kids, while also entertaining them. Key issues such as bullying, tolerance, and values are addressed in stories selected from Chicken Soup for the Soul’s vast library and represent the best on these topics from the company’s 22-year history.

You can read a story from the book HERE!

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April 8, 2015 · 1:49 am

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Make The New Baby Transition Easier For Older Siblings with Mission: New Baby Book #Giveaway

Mission: New Baby by Susan Hood is a book to make the transition to a new sibling see more like a mission and your child a special agent. This book will be an inspiration for soon-to-be big brothers and sisters.

Parents will appreciate the encouraged bonding as they share this book as a family. The illustrations by Mary Lundquist are absolutely charming and the text will have everyone giggling. If you are looking for a unique book to celebrate an older sibling, then Mission: New Baby is what you’re looking for. Recommended for children ages 3-7, book is 32 pages and available in hardcover or Ebook.

National Siblings Day is April 10th! This book would be perfect for starting that sibling bond off early!

Random House Children’s Books is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! Two lucky blog readers will win their own copy of Mission: New Baby! . Thank you to Random House for the review book and for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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March 24, 2015 · 2:16 pm

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March 23, 2015 · 10:25 pm

Celebrate National Siblings Day with an I See Me! Personalized Big Brother/Sister Book Giveaway

April 10th is National Siblings Day and in honor we are featuring a giveaway for an I See Me! Personalized Sibling book. There are 2 great personalized sibling books to choose from: What Big Sister Does Best and What Big Brother Does Best by renowned author-illustrator team Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger.

I recently ordered What Big Brother Does Best and when it arrived I was blown away with the cuteness. The charming text and adorable illustrations make it a delight to read and it promotes the special sibling bond. You can add your “Big Brother’s” picture and special dedication to the inside page. The books are perfect for celebrating a special big brother or big sister, make a great gift when a new baby arrives or make a candy free but sweet addition to an Easter basket.

Whether it’s a big sister or brother, these books will make them feel so proud and honored. With the personalization you can add that special older sibling’s name throughout the story which makes it really magical for kids.

Customers purchasing for more than one big brother, enter coupon code “sibs25” at checkout to receive 25% off orders with 2 or more personalized sibling books. Books are 20 pages long and perfect for ages 0 to 8. Oh joy! Free Shipping for Easter is here. Use code SPRING. expires 3/27/15

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March 22, 2015 · 3:09 pm

“Guess How Much I Love You” Celebrates 20 Years-Easter Giveaway-3 Winners

I don’t know who loves the Guess How Much I Love You books more, my husband, myself or our kids. This is one of our absolutely favorite books and it can actually make me tear up at times. It so perfectly explains a parent’s love for their child. No matter how much they love us, we love them more. The beautiful illustrations and simple but endearing story makes it a timeless classic.

This anniversary edition book is perfect to put in your baby or child’s Easter basket. You can print out a special Guess How Much I Love You Easter card your child can make HERE. For more fun check out this PAGE for lots of Guess How Much I Love You theme crafts, activities and snacks! To celebrate the 20 Year Anniversary of Guess How Much I Love You, by Sam McBratney, Candlewick Press is graciously sponsoring a giveaway for 3 lucky blog readers! Each winner will win the prize pack below! Thank you Candlewick Press for the review book and for sponsoring this beautiful giveaway! To enter please use the Rafflecopter widget. Open to US residents. Good Luck!!!

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February 17, 2015 · 11:28 pm

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope & Miracles Review & Giveaway! 3 Winners!

Do you ever feel like you need some reassurance, especially in your faith? I think most of us can relate to that. Sometimes we need to be reminded and shown that just because we cannot see something, does not mean it does not exist. When you are feeling down or having trouble accepting things that may be occurring in your life, it can have you doubting your faith.

Perhaps you have lost someone you love and want desperately to know they are still around. Maybe you are praying for a sign. The Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope & Miracles book is full of 101 miraculous stories of hope, faith, divine intervention and answered prayers that will amaze you. These encouraging stories will lift your spirits and restore your faith.

Read about the mother of a Sandy Hook shooting victim who prayed for a sign that here son Jesse was okay and minutes later saw “Jesse & Jesus” written in the sky. You will be amazed when you read how a grieving daughter remembering her mom’s appearance on the show, Let’s Make A Deal, went there herself. She was picked from the audience and won a new car! A woman sitting on a bench, suddenly hears her mother’s voice and it forces her off the bench. A few moments later a tree falls on the bench. If that does not have you believing, it was also the anniversary of her mom’s death. In another story a brother and sister who were separated at British orphanage during World War II were reunited 75 years later in Australia. Read about a businessman turned paster who did not believe in miracles until he laid his hands on a paralyzed man who then walked into his office a few weeks later. There are 96 other stories that are powerful examples of our connection to a higher power that will fill you with awe and give your strength when you are weak.

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December 4, 2014 · 8:56 pm

The Night Before Hanukkah By Natasha Wing Book Review & Giveaway Blog Tour!!!

We are participating in a blog tour to celebrate the release of bestselling children’s author Natasha Wing’s new picture book, The Night Before Hanukkah. This book celebrates the 8 nights of Hanukkah and follows a family as they light the candles of the menorah each night. We get to see their family traditions like playing the dreidelal game for chocolate gelt, enjoying potato pancakes called latkes, exchanging gifts and reading the story about the Maccabees.

Kids will love the adorable illustrations from Amy Wummer that fill the book. This book is great to teach kids how different cultures and religions celebrate their holidays. You can purchase the book on Amazon.com.

About Bestselling Author Natasha Wing
Natasha Wing graduated from Arizona State University in 1982 with a B.S. in Advertising. Wing lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her husband, Dan and their cat, Purrsia. They moved to Colorado for the outdoor life and Wing was “happy to find a thriving writing community and a library that is open seven days a week with excellent programs for writers.” She has been publishing for 22 years and is a frequent presenter at conferences and schools and loves to Skype with classrooms.

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November 11, 2014 · 12:01 am

Chicken Soup for the Soul: “The Cat Did What?” Review & Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

Cats some people love them and some people are not cat people or at least they don’t think they are until they become an accidental cat lover. That’s just one of the 101 amazing stories of magical moments, miracles and mischief in The Cat Did What? from Chicken Soup for the Soul. The book is filled with stories of all kinds. Stories that will make you laugh, bring a tear to your eye and have you shaking your head. I loved the story of how a new kitten rescued to comfort a 12-year-old cat who was incredibly lonely after losing her long time feline companion. The new kitten and then adult cat wanted nothing to do with the ailing cat but at the end of her life, this cat called Murray became a different cat and laid with the older cat, comforted her and stayed with her the whole day. After she died he never showed that side of him again. That was a very emotional story but there are stories to make you laugh and nod in agreement as well.

If you have a cat or animal lover on your holiday wish list you may wish to check out this book for them. Mommy Ramblings is adding it to our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.

Our feline friends constantly surprise and charm us with their silly antics, their loving connections with our family members, and their surprising intelligence. You will enjoy reading all the 101 amazing and humorous stories in this collection about the mischief, miracles, and magic our cats bring to our lives. This collection will make you laugh and touch your heart and after reading these stories we know you’ll say, “The cat did what?” You can purchase this book on Amazon.com.

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