Seven Travel Books for Children - Road Trips with Kids and Great Christmas Presents

As an only child, I had to discover ways to discover the world through other people's eyes in a book. Books enable children to visit places around the United States and the world without leaving their house. Through our local library, the Sammy Brown Library in Carthage, Texas, I traveled to China with Big Bird and to France with Madeline.

Your children can travel to unique destinations as well. Through the bookstore or the public library, you child can develop their own unique taste in travel. Here are some books that can help your child develop their own travel adventure OR can prepare them for their own REAL travel adventure with their family. Here are the Top Travel Books for Children:

1) Curious George Takes a Train



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2) Maisy Goes on a Plane: A Maisy First Experiences Book



3) My First Plane Trip - Flying For Kids Airplane Book (Children's New Experience Series 1)

4) Train: A Journey Through the Pages Book



5) My Plane Trip (Dover Coloring Books)


6) Trains: Steaming! Pulling! Huffing!

7) National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Trip Atlas: Maps, Games, Activities, and More for Hours of Backseat Fun


Also, you can check out Amazon Kindle Unlimited! We read a book each week and I never have to leave the house! Just one flat fee!

Have a great week and plan for the weekend!

Sincerely,

The @WeekendsCount Family!

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Let Your Accomplishments EmPOWER You - Purchase the Best Graduation Gift Ever!

As a college professor, I always become sad around graduation time. This dreaded time occurs three times at year at my university and I loathe each ceremony. It is difficult for me to realize that most of these students are graduating and they are moving back to mom or dad's house. It is difficult for me to realize that many of them graduate without a first (post-graduation) job in sight. It is difficult for me to realize that this is the last time that many of them will step foot in our classrooms, our residence halls, and in our lives.

As a college professor, I am challenged each semester to positively touch the lives of the students who take my classes, travel with me on study abroad trips, and encourage me to research topics that will impact the community.

So, yes. I hate to see students leave, but I love to see them leave with a degree in hand. Gifts like the USB Leather Tassel Key Chain Charger Cable with Lightning Cable & Micro USB Cable can be a constant reminder of their experience at the institution. Not only does this tassel key chain remind them of the past four years that they dedicated to their studies, but it reminds them of the piece of paper that cannot be taken away from them no matter how many heartbreaks, job separations, financial situations, or career transitions.

Consider adding this simple, yet technical gift to your college graduate's graduation package. It is one of the least expensive gifts that will make the MOST impact for years to come. Sometime so simple can result in the biggest reward. Reward your graduates by providing them with graduation power for the graduation time period and for years to come!

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Save Money for Easter and Halloween By Ordering a Personalized Fabric Easter Basket from Pottery Barn!

Guess what? It is time to plan for the Easter holiday! Easter, you ask? Yes, now you have enough time to order a customized basket for your little one! We've had a customized Easter basket for four years! Yes, the SAME ONE!

When I purchased an Easter basket for $30 a few years ago, I knew that it was going to be an investment! Each Easter and Halloween my little southern princess utilizes that SAME owl basket with her name beautifully embroidered on the side!

This is a money-saving move for your family that is also green and sustainable! Buy one basket and utilize it two times a year! So far, this means that we've spent $3.75 each holiday for our beloved basket. Just think, the number keeps shrinking and shrinking! :)

So, this year - order a "Fabric Easter Bucket" from Pottery Barn. Then, personalize it and utilize it for YEARS to come! Here's link to the buckets on the Pottery Barn website (not sponsored)!

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Five Reasons WHY You Should Select the Minos Moka Pot Espresso Maker Batch 3 for Your Holiday Staycation!

We always begin our holidays with a nice cup of coffee or tea and a sweet pastry! This holiday season, we have a neat beverage addition to our family, the Minos Moka Pot Espresso Maker Batch 3! This pot is incredible, read WHY we selected this pot in the blog post.

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Here are five reasons WHY you should select the Minos Moka Pot Espresso Maker Batch 3 for the holidays!

1 - The Moka Pot is Stylish and Trendy
The classic Moka Pot has had the same look since it was first created in 1933. It’s beautiful and artistic, but the Minos Moka Pot brings authentic, romantic coffee to the modern age with an elegant, streamlined design.

2 - The Moka Pot is Colorful
Three switchable, multi-colored handles accompany the product (yellow, blue and pink).

3 - The Moka Pot Works on any Stove Top
Can be used on gas, electric and ceramic stovetops.

4 - The Moka Pot is Simple to Clean
The Minos Moka Pot was designed to be simple and easy to use for everyday coffee lovers. There are no moving or spinning parts that easily get broken or lost.

5 - The Moka Pot is Meant to Last
The Minos Moka Pot is made from heavy stainless steel, which is much stronger and can withstand heat much more than aluminum.

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Top 5 VTech Toys for Christmas and Birthday Party Gifts! - Gift Guide

We hope you are having a great week!

The Weekends Count is super concerned about Christmas and purchasing the correct gifts for our little one and her friends! Here are the top 10 Christmas List Items for Preschoolers!

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1 - Go! Go! Smart Friends Enchanted Princess Palace ($54.99 with Amazon Prime)
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2 - VTech Care for Me Learning Carrier Toy ($24.99 with Amazon Prime)
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3 - VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Treasure Mountain Train Adventure ($43.99 with Amazon Prime)
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4 - VTech Bizzy the Mix and Move Bot ($24.99 with Amazon Prime)
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5 - VTech Touch and Learn Activity Desk Deluxe (Electronic) ($54.95 with Amazon Prime)
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These items are definitely on our Christmas list and my little one will love them! When one do you like the best?

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Get Rid of Cable and Save Toward A Vacation or Pay Down Debt

Is cable or satellite TV getting too expensive?  Having trouble saving for important things like vacations? Then cut the cord and stream your TV over the Internet. 

We use the Roku for our TVs.  There are several Roku versions from which to choose.

The streaming stick is the cheapest option.

Roku Streaming Stick plugs in to TV's HDMI port

Other models include the Roku HD and Roku 3.  We have each of these models and a streaming stick.  When you log into your account, you will have the same  channels on each device, but they may be in a different order.

Roku 3

Roku HD

There are several preset channels and free channels you can add.  ABC and NBC have channels that let you watch some new episodes for free.  We watch YouTube videos this way.

Their are pay channels for Roku, but we don't add any of those channels.

Roku competitors include the Amazon Fire Stick and Apple TV.

You could buy one stick and move it to different TVs or buy one for each TV.  You might also get a digital antenna for local channels.  We do this as well.  You can find inexpensive ones at Walmart, Target, or BestBuy.  

Sling by Dish Network is an add-on service for $20 a month.

The package includes popular channels like ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, HGTV, CNN, History Channel, A&E, and Lifetime.

You can cancel at any time.

Once cable introductory offers end, the cost difference can be substantial.

For local channels, you can buy a digital antenna.

With the money you save, you can begin saving to afford a great vacation getaway.

Question: What tips do you have for saving money on TV costs?