Free Max Lucado Audiobook

You Are Special - free audiobook

For a limited time, you can download a free audio reading of Max Lucado's You Are Special book. The story is read by Max Lucado and accompanied by music from leading guitarist, Phil Keaggy. In this book, aimed at 4-8 year old children, Punchinello, a wooden wemmick, believes that he isn't good enough because of what others say about him. After talking to his creator, Punchinello's opinion of himself changes greatly.

On the download page, there is also a coupon for $5 off the book if you would like to order a hard-copy of it.

Free Angelina Ballerina Plush Doll

This week (12/2 through 12/9/2007) is National Dance Week. (Betcha didn't know that!) In celebration, the creators of Angelina Ballerina (they have a series of shows on PBS (also on DVD) as well as books for young children, that encourage interest in dancing) have a special offer especially for your child. You can sign up to receive a completely free plush doll featuring the Angelina Ballerina character as well as optionally receive information from HIT Media (the producers of these programs and materials). You just simply need to go to http://www.angelinaballerina.com/usa/plushgiveaway.html. Enjoy, and keep on twirling...!

Family Fun Magazine - $4.95

Are you looking for a magazine with great ideas for the kids? If so, Family Fun may be just what you want. Right now you can get a year subscription for only $4.95 after a $5 instant rebate which gets automatically added to your cart during the checkout process. The cover price for a year of these magazines is $29.90 and even if you were to subscribe from the publisher's site, their special low cost would still be $10. That makes this deal half-price or better. :)

If you're not familiar with the magazine, here's a description from its publisher:

What does family fun mean to you? Crafts? Recipes? Party ideas? Travel tips? FamilyFun magazine dishes up these and more boredom-defying activities in over 180 splashy, colorful pages. Geared toward parents with young children, this energetic magazine promises to enrich the lives of families. Offering a "we've been there, we know" sort of comfort to parents, folksy first-person articles let parents know they're not alone. A sense of community is expanded further in the "My Great Idea" section--culled from readers' letters--that suggests kid-tested ideas for everything from summer games to rainy-day projects. Homeschoolers will find plenty to ponder as well--a winter issue, for example, describes how a snowflake takes shape, then suggests a paper snowflake-making project. Reviews of digital games, books, videos, and DVDs, written by industry experts, help parents feel up to the minute. FamilyFun is positively inspirational to parents who want to shake up the routine and keep the magic in a family.

The publisher also has some videos on their site where you can watch some of their craft ideas. You can see them at http://familyfun.go.com/utilities/global/feature/fftv-archive-video-player/

Ratatouille and a Rebate

Have you seen the movie, Ratatouille? I saw it at the theatre and really liked it. I think any cooks out there would get a kick out of it and it would entertain the kids as well. Right now, if you buy the movie and some veggies, you can get a $5 rebate from Delmonte. Your cost after the rebate would be $7.49. You were going to buy the vegetables anyway, right?

Just in case you want to make Ratatouille after the movie.... You could go movie-style or use this recipe if you need some guidance on the ingredients.

Ratatouille Recipe #52491
4 servings

2 tsp finely minced garlic
1 cup chopped onions
1 large eggplant
3 medium zucchini
2 large green peppers
1 tsp dried oregano
1 T fresh basil or 2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp chopped parsley
2 cups crushed canned tomatoes
fresh ground pepper

1. Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook garlic and onions until tender.

2. Cut vegetables into 1-inch pieces.

3. Add the eggplant,zucchini,pepper,oregano— parsley and stir well.

4. Saute about 5 minutes.

5. Add tomatoes,cover and cook over low heat for about 45 minutes.

6. Serve hot or cover mixture and refridgerate to serve chilled.

Free Toothbrush - Dora, Shrek and More

By signing up for Colgate's Washing, Brushing and Reading Log your child can receive a free toothbrush. Choose from Dora the Explorer, Diego, SpongeBob, Superman or Shrek. To get the toothbrush, simply fill out the washing, brushing and reading log to earn your reward.

The site also includes personalized storybook activities, a variety of articles and online games such as Attack of the Plague Monsters. What better way to help your child get into a healthy brushing habit?

Free Fizzy Wizzies (bath tablets)

Fizzy Wizzies are tablets that fizz and color the bath water in order to make kids' bath time fun and educational. The tablets are available in red, blue and yellow and can be mixed to create different colors of water. By signing up for the free sample, you will receive 25 free tablets which is enough for at least 5 baths.

http://www.fizzywizzies.com/form/forms/freesample.php

This sample is available to US residents only.

Kids' Activity Book

Farm Sanctuary is offering a free activity book for kids when you sign them up for the Farm Sanctuary Kidz Club.

http://www.farmsanctuarykidzclub.com/Join.html

Look around the site some more if you have the time. Kids can "Meet the Animals" and read animal diaries, view photos and even play games like Animal Match. If your child loves animals, they are sure to enjoy this site.

Free Activity Pack for Kids

Are your kids already bored this summer? Sign up for this free activity pack and give them something to do! The site is stating that it will take 3-6 weeks for delivery and is only available in North America.

http://www.housetohouse.com/hth/kidspack/index.htm

By the way, this is a Christian site.