Author to Read: Il Sung Na

We recently started checking out books by Il Sung Na from the library. His books are easy for young kids to understand, have fun illustrations and teach a lesson. Na's stories aren't pressed down with facts or figures, but subtly help children learn something new.

In Il Sung Na's Welcome Home, Bear, bear decides to find a new home and explores different habitats. Bear ultimately decides his own habitat is the best. Kids are subtly introduced to homes, habitats and that animals have certain needs. To learn more about, Welcome Home, Bear, click here.

A Book of Babies explores the different types of babies, where they live, how they interact with their parents.  I loved how the story was entertaining for young kids and introduced them to the variety of babies that there are in the world. It was easy to read and kept my young kids' attention. To learn more about, A Book of Babies, click here.



Bird, Balloon, Bear is a cute tale where a bear and a bird want to find a friend. Bird wants to be a friend to bear, but discovers he is too late. Bear has made friends with a balloon. The lesson in this book is subtle - bird shouldn't have been afraid to make a new friend and should have done it immediately and bear should have realized he can have more than one friend, look all around for a friend (it might come in unexpected places) and inanimate objects aren't lasting friends (toys can't take the place of true friendship).  To learn more about Bird, Balloon, Bear, click here.

What books are your favorites by Il Sung Na?



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Back to School Books

Kids are back at school or getting ready to go back to school. There are so many excellent books available that help kids get excited about learning and going to school. Reading books about what kids are experiencing can help them adjust and to get excited about a new school year. Here are some of our favorites:

We love the "Mouse" books by Laura Numeroff. If You Take A Mouse to School explores what happens if you take a mouse to school and what adventures you might have. To learn more, click here.




Henry's 100 Days of Kindergarten explores Henry's year in kindergarten. This is one of our household's favorite book to read. The story is engaging and fun to young ones. To learn more, click here.



Olivia goes to school, but she has to use her own Olivia style to make things a little fun. Olivia tells her classmates about the time she saved the circus. Olivia books are fun, clever, and unique. We love reading the adventures about Olivia. To learn more about how Olivia Saves the Circus, click here.



Winnie puts Waldorf in "Disobedience" School to help prepare him/her for school. I liked how the author has Winnie help prepare her dog to get ready for school as a way to help herself get excited for her first day of kindergarten. We enjoy reading this story and I am sure you will too. To learn more about Winnie & Waldorf Disobedience School, click here.

What books do you like to read to your kids to help them get excited for school?



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Miss Whitaker Opens Her Heart Review

Sarah Whitaker and her Aunt sail from England to Australia to live with her father on a sprawling sheep ranch. When she arrives, Sarah learns of her father's untimely death. Sarah learns how to live in a land filled with exiles from England and how to manage a sheep farm despite many obstacles and challenges. Her heart becomes hardened and she feels like she can't trust anyone. Sarah gets upset when a new neighbor, Daniel Burton, purchases the land next to her. As Sarah gets to know Daniel, her heart begins to open, but can she look past Daniel's troubled past?

Miss Whitaker Opens Her Heart is one of my top favorite books by Jennifer Moore. Moore was able to describe the wilds, beauties and landscaping of Australia in such a way that I almost felt like I was in Australia. I also loved the characterization of the characters. All of the characters had flaws, but you were still able to move past them and into the story. The story was descriptive and engaging. I was so engaged that I read it within a day. I would highly recommend this story for all regency readers. To learn more, click here.

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Things to Do in Boise August 28-September 3, 2017

Are you looking for fun activities going on this week in Boise? Here's a listing of fun activities going on this week in Boise:

• Wednesday August 30, 2017 - Alive After Five featuring Leeroy Stagger, opening Low-Fi from 5 to 8 pm at the Grove Plaza located at 826 W Main St. FREE. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 30, 2017 - Boise Community Band Swinging Through the Summer from 7 to 9:15 pm at the Gene Harris Bandshell at Julia Davis Park. FREE. Learn more by clicking here. 
• Wednesday August 30, 2017 - Sunday September 3, 2017 - Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic at Ann Morrison Park. Come to the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic for FREE family events and to enjoy Hot Air Balloons. For more information, click here.
• Thursday August 31, 2017 - Thursday Thunder with Pilot Error from 6 to 9 pm at the Boise Spectrum. Listen to bands for free. Click here for more information. Click here for more information. 
• Saturday September 2, 2017 - Singing Duo at Library! at Collister from 1-2 pm. Listen to a great singing duo perform nursery rhymes, Disney Tunes and more! 

To have your fun, family friendly activity listed on the blog, contact me via email.

The Spirit of Boise Coloring Contest

If you have a kid that's in grade K-3 or 4-6 in Boise, they can enter The Spirit of Boise Coloring Contest. Download the coloring sheet to the corresponding age group by clicking here. The coloring sheets can be returned at any CapEd Branch and must be returned before August 29, 2017. Entries will be displayed at each branch. On August 29th all entries will be judged by each age group and announced and recognized at the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic's Nite Glow on Friday September 1. Winners will receive $25 for 1st prize, $10 for 2nd prize and $5 for 3rd prize.

To learn more information, click here.

Kroger Friday Freebie

Today only you can download a coupon for 1 FREE Annie’s Natural Macaroni & Cheese (5.25-6 oz., any variety) (you must have an online account and store card registered). The coupon is good at Kroger and Kroger Affiliates and must be redeemed by Sunday, September 10. Click here for more details.

Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus

Exodus is the second book in the Old Testament and tells the story of how the Israelites leave slavery in Egypt. Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus. The film takes a scientific approach to investigate the events in Exodus and tries to engage the audience to decide for themselves if the Bible is real history or myth. I love how the documentary allows for you to decide what you believe for yourself and I encourage you to read Exodus on your own. This film won 13 awards in the film festival circuit in 2014 including a Gold Remi Award Winner for Best Director at the Worldfest Houston Intl. Film Festival, the Gold Crown Award for Best Picture and Best Documentary at ICVM 2014, and Official Selection at the Soho International Film Festival in New York. It allows viewpoints from all sides to be heard in a respectful way while asking honest questions of the Bible and scholars’ views. It does not preach and lets the evidence speak for itself. This allows the film to be very shareable with those of different viewpoints. To buy a copy, click here (Use Discount Code MK1 for $3 off). To learn more and watch the movie trailers, click here.

The sponsor has allowed me to giveaway a copy of Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus to one lucky reader. You can enter to win by entering the Rafflecopter below.  The giveaway will run until 12 am on September 1, 2017  wherein I will select 1 winner through Rafflecopter. This is for U.S. residents only and 18+ please. I will notify the winner. Please respond within 24 hours or the prize maybe forfeited to another winner. Please read the disclosure down below.

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Micron Math Day at the Discovery Center

On August 27, bring friends and family to the Discovery Center of Idaho! The Discovery Center of Idaho will be having a Micron Math Day from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission will be FREE. Micron Math Day will explore the FUNd'mentals of Math with hands-on math activities for pre-k to 6th grade. This is a great way to get kids interested in Math.

To learn more check out their Facebook page here.

Things to Do in Boise - August 21-August 28, 2017

Looking for something fun to do in Boise this week? Check out these events:

• Wednesday August 23, 2017 - DIY Cat Scratching Board at the Library! at Collister from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 23, 2017 - Flower Book Folding at the Library! at Cole and Ustick from 6-8 pm. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 23, 2017 - Alive After Five featuring Jon Wayne and the Pain, opening Rebecca Scott Band from 5 to 8 pm at the Grove Plaza located at 826 W Main St. FREE. Click here for more information.
• Thursday August 24, 2017 - Thursday Thunder with The Fabulous Chancellors from 6 to 9 pm at the Boise Spectrum. Listen to bands for free. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.
• Saturday August 26, 2017 - Movies Under the Stars: BFG at Molenaar Park starting at 7pm with games. Click here for more information.
• Saturday August 26, 2017 - Color Run at Albertsons Corporate Headquarters. Click here to learn more and get $10 off your registration cost.
• Saturday August 26-27, 2017 - Library Comic Con at the Library! at Main starting at 10 am. Head to the library for a fun comic celebration. Don't forget to wear your costumes! Click here for more information.

To add a family-friendly event to this listing, email me.

Kroger Friday Freebie

Today only you can download a coupon for ONE (1) FREE PowerBar single bar, any variety (1.41- 2.29 oz.) (you must have an online account and store card registered). The coupon is good at Kroger and Kroger Affiliates. Click here for more details.

Planning for the Eclipse

The Solar Eclipse is coming on Monday August 21st and the path runs through Idaho. Idaho residents have been told to expect a lot of traffic and that the hotels that are near the path have been booked for a long time. There are a couple of things that you can do to make the Eclipse experience easier and more fun:


1. If you haven't already gotten your Eclipse glasses, get them NOW! There are stores that are carrying Eclipse glasses, but make sure that they are one of the approved vendors. We bought ours off of Amazon made by Thousand Oaks Optical. To learn more about approved vendors by NASA, click here.

2. Plan to get your groceries ahead of time. Areas close to the Eclipse may be filled with travelers stopping by grocery stories to pick up snacks, food items, etc if you get everything you need ahead of time you can avoid the crowds. You may also want to have all your food planned out and able to prepare yourself - restaurants may be overcrowded.

3. Plan your route to see the Eclipse. There are many theories of what routes to take. Plan ahead and make sure you have a hard copy of maps and directions.

4. Plan to be patient with traffic. Traffic is going to be increased as people rush to get a prime spot for the Eclipse.

5.  Fill-up on gas before the Eclipse weekend. Gas stations may be overloaded. Fill up on gas prior to the weekend.


What are some of your tips?


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Things to Do in Boise This Week August 14-August 20, 2017

Are you looking for fun and exciting things to do this week in Boise? Check out some of these great events:

• Monday August 14, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Redwood Park 3675 N. Shamrock St., Liberty Park 520 N. Liberty St.; 3-5 pm: Borah Park 801 S. Aurora Dr., Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St.;  6-7:30 pm: Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St., Whispering Pines Apartments 7865 W. Ustick Rd. Click here for more information.  
• Tuesday August 15, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Manitou Park 2001 S. Manitou Ave, Owyhee Park 3400 W. Elder St.; 3-5 pm: Fairview Crossing Apartments 8519 W Fairview Ave, Magnolia Apartments 3549 W Magnolia St.; 6-7:30 pm: Davis Park Apartments 970 N 29th St., Steward Ave. Apartments 3015 Steward Ave
• Wednesday August 16, 2017 - All-American Eclipse Preview Party at the Library! at Collister. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 16, 2017 - Alive After Five featuring Juke Daddy's, opening Blues Addicts and Brass Tacks from 5 to 8 pm at the Grove Plaza located at 826 W Main St. FREE. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 16, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Redwood Park 3675 N Shamrock St.; 3-5 pm: Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St, Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln; 6-7:30 pm:  Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd, Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St 
• Thursday August 17, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from  12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Redwood Park 3675 N Shamrock St.; 3-5 pm: Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St, Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln; 6-7:30 pm:  Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd, Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St. Click here for more information. 
• Thursday August 17, 2017 - Thursday Thunder with $oul Purpo$e from 6 to 9 pm at the Boise Spectrum. Listen to bands for free. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.
• Friday August 18, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Liberty Park 520 N. Liberty St.; 3-5 pm:  Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln, Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd. Click here for more information. 
• Friday August 18 - August 26 at noon to 11 pm and August 27 from noon to 9 pm - Western Idaho Fair at Expo Idaho. Click here for more information.
• Saturday August 19, 2017 - Movies Under the Stars: Rogue One at Julia Davis Park starting at 7pm with games. Click here for more information. 

If you have a family friendly event that you want to add to this list, contact me via email.

Kroger Friday Freebie

Today only you can download a coupon for 1 FREE Kind Single Bar (1.2-1.6 oz., any variety) (you must have an online account and store card registered). This will be great to stash away for hikes, days at the park, road trips and in your 72-hour kit. The coupon is good at Kroger and Kroger Affiliates. Click here for more details.

The Secret of the India Orchid Review

In The Secret of the India Orchard by Nancy Campbell Allen, Anthony Blake plans to court his best friend's sister, Sophia Elliot, but his plans are put on hold when he needs to resume his role as an undercover spy for the crown to recover a missing document that lists the names of the entire British Spy network. Anthony cuts all ties to Sophia and pretends to be a playboy in order to figure out what happened to the document. Sophia is confused and heartbroken. She decides to try seek healing in India, but instead finds a mystery with a missing sea captain, murder, kidnapping and Anthony asking numerous questions.

The Secret of the India Orchard was well written, clean and interesting. I enjoyed the characters and the descriptive tale. The main characters were instantly likeable and intriguing. I wanted to find out what happened to them and where their story was headed. For romance readers, this story is a must. To learn more about The Secret of the India Orchard, click here.

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This Week in Boise

Here's a list of things to do this week in Boise:

• Monday August 7, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Redwood Park 3675 N. Shamrock St., Liberty Park 520 N. Liberty St.; 3-5 pm: Borah Park 801 S. Aurora Dr., Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St.;  6-7:30 pm: Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St., Whispering Pines Apartments 7865 W. Ustick Rd. Click here for more information.  
• Tuesday August 8, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Manitou Park 2001 S. Manitou Ave, Owyhee Park 3400 W. Elder St.; 3-5 pm: Fairview Crossing Apartments 8519 W Fairview Ave, Magnolia Apartments 3549 W Magnolia St.; 6-7:30 pm: Davis Park Apartments 970 N 29th St., Steward Ave. Apartments 3015 Steward Ave
• Wednesday August 9, 2017 - DIY Mason String Art at the Library! at Cole and Ustick from 6 pm to 8 pm. Click here for more information and to sign-up.
• Wednesday August 9, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Redwood Park 3675 N Shamrock St.; 3-5 pm: Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St, Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln; 6-7:30 pm:  Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd, Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St  
• Wednesday August 9, 2017 - Alive After Five featuring Scars on 45, opening Know Reaction from 5 to 8 pm at the Grove Plaza located at 826 W Main St. FREE. Click here for more information.
• Thursday August 10, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from  12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Redwood Park 3675 N Shamrock St.; 3-5 pm: Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St, Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln; 6-7:30 pm:  Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd, Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St. Click here for more information.
• Thursday August 10, 2017 - Create Your Own Solar Eclipse T-shirts at the Library! at Cole and Ustick at 6 pm. Click here for more information and to sign-up.
• Thursday August 10, 2017 - Thursday Thunder with Big Wow from 6 to 9 pm at the Boise Spectrum. Listen to bands for free. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.
• Friday August 11, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Liberty Park 520 N. Liberty St.; 3-5 pm:  Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln, Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd. Click here for more information. 
• Saturday August 12, 2017 - Movies Under the Stars: Lego Batman at Fort Boise Park starting at 7pm with games. Click here for more information.

Things to Do in Boise for August

Its summer in Boise and there are plenty of things to do. Are you looking for things to do with your family in Boise? If you have a family-friendly event that you would like at add to this list, please contact me via email. Here's a listing of some of the events happening in Boise for July:

• Saturday August 5, 2017 - Sing Along with Don Ritchey at 11 am at the Main Library. Click here for more info.
• Saturday August 5, 2017 - Flutology at 1 pm at the Library! at Bown Crossing. Listen to a flute trio. Click here for more info.
• Saturday August 5, 2017 - Movies Under the Stars: Finding Dory at Ivy Wilde Park starting at 7pm with games. Click here for more information.
• Monday August 7, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Redwood Park 3675 N. Shamrock St., Liberty Park 520 N. Liberty St.; 3-5 pm: Borah Park 801 S. Aurora Dr., Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St.;  6-7:30 pm: Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St., Whispering Pines Apartments 7865 W. Ustick Rd. Click here for more information.  
• Tuesday August 8, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Manitou Park 2001 S. Manitou Ave, Owyhee Park 3400 W. Elder St.; 3-5 pm: Fairview Crossing Apartments 8519 W Fairview Ave, Magnolia Apartments 3549 W Magnolia St.; 6-7:30 pm: Davis Park Apartments 970 N 29th St., Steward Ave. Apartments 3015 Steward Ave
• Wednesday August 9, 2017 - DIY Mason String Art at the Library! at Cole and Ustick from 6 pm to 8 pm. Click here for more information and to sign-up.
• Wednesday August 9, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Redwood Park 3675 N Shamrock St.; 3-5 pm: Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St, Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln; 6-7:30 pm:  Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd, Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St  
• Wednesday August 9, 2017 - Alive After Five featuring Scars on 45, opening Know Reaction from 5 to 8 pm at the Grove Plaza located at 826 W Main St. FREE. Click here for more information.
• Thursday August 10, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from  12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Redwood Park 3675 N Shamrock St.; 3-5 pm: Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St, Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln; 6-7:30 pm:  Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd, Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St. Click here for more information.
• Thursday August 10, 2017 - Create Your Own Solar Eclipse T-shirts at the Library! at Cole and Ustick at 6 pm. Click here for more information and to sign-up.
• Thursday August 10, 2017 - Thursday Thunder with Big Wow from 6 to 9 pm at the Boise Spectrum. Listen to bands for free. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.
• Friday August 11, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Liberty Park 520 N. Liberty St.; 3-5 pm:  Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln, Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd. Click here for more information. 
• Saturday August 12, 2017 - Movies Under the Stars: Lego Batman at Fort Boise Park starting at 7pm with games. Click here for more information.
• Monday August 14, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Redwood Park 3675 N. Shamrock St., Liberty Park 520 N. Liberty St.; 3-5 pm: Borah Park 801 S. Aurora Dr., Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St.;  6-7:30 pm: Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St., Whispering Pines Apartments 7865 W. Ustick Rd. Click here for more information.  
• Tuesday August 15, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Manitou Park 2001 S. Manitou Ave, Owyhee Park 3400 W. Elder St.; 3-5 pm: Fairview Crossing Apartments 8519 W Fairview Ave, Magnolia Apartments 3549 W Magnolia St.; 6-7:30 pm: Davis Park Apartments 970 N 29th St., Steward Ave. Apartments 3015 Steward Ave
• Wednesday August 16, 2017 - All-American Eclipse Preview Party at the Library! at Collister. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 16, 2017 - Alive After Five featuring Juke Daddy's, opening Blues Addicts and Brass Tacks from 5 to 8 pm at the Grove Plaza located at 826 W Main St. FREE. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 16, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Redwood Park 3675 N Shamrock St.; 3-5 pm: Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St, Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln; 6-7:30 pm:  Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd, Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St 
• Thursday August 17, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from  12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Redwood Park 3675 N Shamrock St.; 3-5 pm: Owyhee Place Apartments 2544 S. Owyhee St, Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln; 6-7:30 pm:  Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd, Latah Apartments 3905 W Alpine St. Click here for more information. 
• Thursday August 17, 2017 - Thursday Thunder with $oul Purpo$e from 6 to 9 pm at the Boise Spectrum. Listen to bands for free. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.
• Friday August 18, 2017 - Mobile Recreation Program from 12-2 pm: Veterans Park 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Liberty Park 520 N. Liberty St.; 3-5 pm:  Arbor Crossing Apartments 5122 W Stoker Ln, Northwest Pointe Apartments 3475 N Five Mile Rd. Click here for more information. 
• Friday August 18 - August 26 at noon to 11 pm and August 27 from noon to 9 pm - Western Idaho Fair at Expo Idaho. Click here for more information.
• Saturday August 19, 2017 - Movies Under the Stars: Rogue One at Julia Davis Park starting at 7pm with games. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 23, 2017 - DIY Cat Scratching Board at the Library! at Collister from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 23, 2017 - Flower Book Folding at the Library! at Cole and Ustick from 6-8 pm. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 23, 2017 - Alive After Five featuring Jon Wayne and the Pain, opening Rebecca Scott Band from 5 to 8 pm at the Grove Plaza located at 826 W Main St. FREE. Click here for more information.
• Thursday August 24, 2017 - Thursday Thunder with The Fabulous Chancellors from 6 to 9 pm at the Boise Spectrum. Listen to bands for free. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.
• Saturday August 26, 2017 - Movies Under the Stars: BFG at Molenaar Park starting at 7pm with games. Click here for more information.
• Saturday August 26, 2017 - Color Run at Albertsons Corporate Headquarters. Click here to learn more and get $10 off your registration cost.
• Saturday August 26-27, 2017 - Library Comic Con at the Library! at Main starting at 10 am. Head to the library for a fun comic celebration. Don't forget to wear your costumes! Click here for more information.
•  Wednesday August 30, 2017 - Alive After Five featuring Leeroy Stagger, opening Low-Fi from 5 to 8 pm at the Grove Plaza located at 826 W Main St. FREE. Click here for more information.
• Wednesday August 30, 2017 - Boise Community Band Swinging Through the Summer from 7 to 9:15 pm at the Gene Harris Bandshell at Julia Davis Park. FREE. Learn more by clicking here.
• Thursday August 31, 2017 - Thursday Thunder with Pilot Error from 6 to 9 pm at the Boise Spectrum. Listen to bands for free. Click here for more information. Click here for more information.

Kroger Friday Freebie

Today only you can download a coupon for a ONE (1) FREE Airheads Bites (2 oz.) or Airheads Mini Bars (6 pk/3.3 oz.)(you must have an online account and store card registered). The coupon is good at Kroger and Kroger Affiliates. Click here for more details.

Costco Membership

Groupon is offering a Costco Membership for only $60 with a $20 Costco Cash Card. This is an
awesome deal! The membership will also include:

• A One-Year Costco Gold Star Membership, which includes a membership card for the primary cardholder as well as one free Household Card
• $20 Costco Cash Card
• Exclusive coupons for three free Kirkland Signature (TM) products ($35.63 value*):
  • Free Paper Towels Create-a-Size 12/160 ct ($15.69 value)
  • Free VitaRain Zero Flavored Water 24/20 oz bottles ($9.99 value)
  • Free Food Court Whole Pizza ($9.95 value)
• $25 off an order of $250 on Costco.com
• $75 Costco Cash Card toward Costco Travel to the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, or the South Pacific (excludes cruises)

To save even more money on this deal, I found Groupon on Ebates and saved an additional 3% off my purchase. To use Ebates with Groupon: log into your account or sign up for one, search for Groupon, click on the link to go to Groupon, seach for Costco on Groupon. To find out more about this groupon deal, click here.

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August Giveaways (low to moderate entry)

I like entering low to moderate entry giveaways and I share each month some of the blog giveaways I've entered and found online. Check back often to see if I have posted more giveaways. I try and post them as I find them.

If you are hosting a family-friendly giveaway on your blog and would like to see it listed here, please contact me (via email). If you have a won a giveaway that I posted, please leave a comment and share that you won.


$25 Applebees Gift Card (ends August 2, 2017)
Arctic Zero Coupon (ends August 3, 2017)
$25 Moe's Southwest Grill Gift Card (ends August 3, 2017) 
$100 Nordstrom Gift Card (ends August 4, 2017)
1 Pair of Freshly Picked Moccasins (ends August 5, 2017) 
$25 Crazy 8 Gift Card (ends August 5, 2017)
$50 Gymboree Gift Card (ends August 5, 2017)
Mrs. Wages Tomato Prize Pack (ends August 5, 2017)
$200 Nordstrom Gift Card (ends August 5, 2017)
Tea Set and The Queen is Coming to Tea Book (ends August 6, 2017)
Minnie's Happy Helpers DVD (ends August 6, 2017)
Dinner Hero Coupons (ends August 7, 2017)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 7, 2017)
$25 Crazy 8 Gift Card (ends August 8, 2017)
$50 Gymboree Gift Card (ends August 8, 2017)
2 Fandango Tickets (ends August 9, 2017)
The Secret of India Orchard (ends August 9, 2017)
$50 Tea Collection Gift Card (ends August 9, 2017)
Ele Story Mommy and Me Gingham Set (ends August 10, 2017)
$25 Crazy 8 Gift Card (ends August 10, 2017)
Minnie and The Happy Helpers DVD (ends August 10, 2017)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 10, 2017)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 10, 2017) 
$50 Visa Gift Card and Easy Elegance Gloves (ends August 10, 2017)
Kitchen-Aid 5-Speed Mixer (ends August 11, 2017)
$25 Gift Card and Honeycomb (ends August 11, 2017) 
My Little Ponies Movie (ends August 12, 2017)
The Sheriff of Savage Wells (ends August 12, 2017)
Land of Nod Get Reel Fishing Game (ends August 13, 2017)
Mickey and the Roadsters Start Your Engines DVD (ends August 13, 2017)
Bird's Eye Prize Pack (ends August 14, 2017)
The Secret of India Orchard (ends August 14, 2017)
My Fair Gentleman and The Vicar's Daughter (ends August 15, 2017)
Mickey and the Roadsters Start Your Engines DVD (ends August 15, 2017)
Proper Romance Book (ends August 15, 2017)
Edenbrooke (ends August 15, 2017)
Edenbrooke (ends August 16, 2017)
Longing for Home (ends August 16, 2017)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 16, 2017)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 16, 2017)
$25 Gift Card and Honeycomb Box (ends August 17, 2017)
$25 Gift Card and Honeycomb (ends August 18, 2017)
$50 True Value Gift Card (ends August 19, 2017)
Crate of 5 Household Essentials (ends August 20, 2017)
Paul Mitchell Neuro Light Hair Dryer (ends August 20, 2017) 
Foster Grant Sunglasses (ends August 21, 2017)
Krusteaz Protein Buttermilk Pancake Mixes (ends August 21, 2017) 
31 Bits Fall Necklace (ends August 21, 2017)
$50 Lavender Fields Gift Card (ends August 22, 2017) 
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 22, 2017)
$100 to Beach House (ends August 22, 2017)
Descendants 2 DVD (ends August 22, 2017) 
$50 AMC Gift Card (ends August 23, 2017)
Summer Essentials for Baby Tote (ends August 23, 2017)
Foster Farms Coupons (ends August 24, 2017) 
Ricardo Beverly Hills San Marcos 29" Spinner Upright in Midnight Teal (ends August 24, 2017)
Arthur Brothers and Sisters DVD (ends August 24, 2017)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 24, 2017) 
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (ends August 26, 2017)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 27, 2017)
Mickey and the Roadsters Start Your Engines DVD (ends August 28, 2017)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 28, 2017)
The Lion King Signature Collection (ends August 28, 2017) 
Gift Basket (ends August 29, 2017)
Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 (ends August 29, 2017)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 30, 2017)
$50 Simon Gift Card (ends August 30, 2017) 
Born in China (ends August 30, 2017) 
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 30, 2017)
Back-to-School Bundle (ends August 30, 2017)
$50 Visa Gift Card (ends August 30, 2017)
$50 Oshkosh Gift Card (ends August 30, 2017)
Laundry Prize Pack (ends August 31, 2017)
Lion King Digital Movie (ends August 31, 2017) 
Krusteaz Protein Pancake Mixes (ends August 31, 2017) 
Choice of 3 Proper Romance Books (ends August 31, 2017)
$25 Bonefish Grill Gift Card (ends August 31, 2017)
SavvySassySchoolDay Prize Pack (ends August 31, 2017)