We are big fans of the Dead Sea Squirrels books around here.  We love the great stories AND the fun graphics!  We were excited to find out that the newest book, Field Day Frenzy is now available to purchase!  Believe it or not, this is the 14th book in the collection.  If you haven’t heard of Dead Sea Squirrels, they are written by the co-creator of VeggieTales and voice of Larry the Cucumber, Mike Nawrocki!

My son has really enjoyed Field Day Frenzy! I love that the stories are fun and engaging, and the illustrations help bring everything to life. As a mom, I appreciate finding books that encourage him to keep reading and make reading feel less like work and more like fun. The Dead Sea Squirrels series has been a hit in our house, and we are excited to add this newest book to our collection!

About the Book: 

It’s Field Day at Walnut Creek Elementary School and Michael is named Team Captain. But his greed for victory makes him overlook his classmates whose unique strengths could be the key to beating the fourth-grade team, specifically Edgar. Merle and Pearl Squirrel need to speak some sense into Michael, but they’re too busy escaping from the family cat and avoiding the school reporter, Sanjay. Will Michael listen to what they have to say about leadership in time to win?

If you have a young reader at home, especially one who needs a little extra encouragement to pick up a book, I definitely recommend checking out the Dead Sea Squirrels series!

Amazon is doing something a little different with this very popular item.  You’re able to “sign up” for your chance to purchase a Nee Doh Advent Calendar!  This makes it a little more balanced rather than someone coming in and buying a ton to resell.  Give it a whirl and let me know when you get it!

We have a new Costco deal!! Costco has become one of my favorite stores since they opened one in Athens. We love to go browse, try the samples, enjoy great discounts on clothes, cheap lunch, etc!  Groupon has a Costco Deal for as low as $65!

This Costco Membership Includes:

• A One-Year Costco Membership
  • A membership card for the Primary Cardholder and one additional Household Card for anyone living at the same address, over the age of 18
  • A $50 Digital Costco Shop Card (valid at Costco locations and Costco.com)

Terms & Conditions

• Valid only for new members or those whose previous memberships have been expired for at least 18 months or more.
• Not valid for the renewal or upgrade of an existing Costco membership.

Lands End is well known for their great quality items.  Right now, Lands End has 50% off their backpacks, making them just $24.97 + Free shipping on orders over $50.  You will need to use code SUMMERDAYS at checkout to get the discount!

If you haven’t tried it already, Amazon is offering a whopping 4 months of Amazon Music for FREE for a limited time!  With over 100 million songs, ad free, this is a great choice to get through these summer months!

Igloo coolers as low as $12 after the 40% off Circle coupon!

Personal coolers just $3!  These make amazing gifts!

BIC Mechanical Pencils – 62% off!  You know these will come in handy with back to school!

Columbia Hiking Boots – 46% off or more!  These are great!

Stanley Cooler 40% off!

Frito Lay 40 Pack – 34% off and even more off with S&S!!! This is a great price point!

From now until July 5th, take advantage of this awesome offer at Sam’s Club!  You can become a member for just $15!  Head on over to sign up for your membership and start saving!

We were recently given the opportunity to review The Explorer Bible Dictionary for Kids and I’m so thankful we did!

As a mom of 5, and my youngest being a 10-year-old boy, I am always looking for resources that help him grow in his faith while still keeping him engaged. The Explorer Bible Dictionary for Kids has been a wonderful addition to our home. The entries are easy for him to understand, but they still provide enough detail to help him learn more about the people, places, and events in the Bible.

What I appreciate most is how often he circles back to look at it again. The colorful illustrations, maps, and kid-friendly explanations make Bible study feel like an adventure and help deepen his understanding.  I’ve even learned a few things from it!

This dictionary has helped spark meaningful conversations about God’s Word. I would highly recommend it to parents, grandparents, homeschool families, and anyone looking for a Bible reference tool designed specifically for children. It’s educational, engaging, and faith-building all at the same time.

Giveaway!

1 GRAND PRIZE giveaway of the Explorer Bible for Kids + Toddler Theology Series Bundle (retail value of approx. $149.99!).  To enter, simply fill out THIS FORM by 6/11.

This summer, it’s important to get the kids working on learning activities.  If you are looking for a good program to use with your kids this summer so they don’t forget what they have learned in school, I highly recommend checking out the Summer Bridge Activities Books.  I’ve used them on and off for a few years and they are great for “bridging” over from one grade to the next.  The kids find them fun as well instead of just boring book work.  Amazon has most of them priced around $8.98-$10, and shipping is free with Amazon Prime .   Looks like they have everything available from going in to Kindergarten to 8th grade.

Another great option is the Summer Brain Quest.  I haven’t personally used these but I used to love Brain Quest as a kid.  They are priced around $6-$11 depending on grade.