Radio Disney is celebrating its 15th anniversary today, and you are cordially invited to join in on the fun with the kid-friendly radio station. And what better way to mark the occasion than by sharing amazing giveaways with fans as part of Radio Disney’s 15th Birthday Blowout!
Today only, lucky listeners can win iPads, $500 gift cards, Xbox 360 with Kinect, and CDs and guitars signed by artists including Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Cody Simpson. …And did we mention there’s cake?
Check out these pics of some of your favorite Radio Disney stars as they celebrate Radio Disney’s 15th!
For this week’s selection of toys, eBeanstalk is giving your kids a creative outlet. Fun and educational, these crafty kits will engage your little artist year-round:
Super Sculptures:
Marlon Creations’ lets your big kid display her masterpiece for years to come with this kit. She gets to paint the vases, let them dry, and then (with your help) bake them in the oven for a unique arts-and-crafts activity. (8 years+, $20; click here to buy)
Book Best Bet:
My First Art Book by Alex is an activity kit and a how-to book all in one! It comes with crayons, markers, paint, and brushes to keep your kid busy for hours. (2 years+, $16; click here to buy)
Cool Crayons:
Your child will dig making her own crayon-rubbings art with this nifty set from Creativity for Kids; you’ll love the storage and coloring tray that cuts down on the mess. (3 years+, $20; click here to buy)
Beautiful Beads:
A craft your kid can wear, Bead Bazaar’s kit includes more than 200 beads that she can turn into bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories. Plus, she can tote them around in a keepsake tin box. (5 years+, $23.50; click here to buy)
For more plaything picks, come back next week–and visit our new Parents Toy Store!
It’s that time of year again when your kid comes home talking about the dreaded F-word… FUNDRAISING. But raising money to support your child’s school shouldn’t be a chore. And thanks to a new initiative by Microsoft called Deals for Schools, it doesn’t have to be. You can save money on your shopping–and your school will receive a portion of your purchases. How? An outgrowth of Bing Deals, which is a shopping site that aggregates the best deals for products and services available in your area, Deals for Schools works in much the same way. The difference is that Deals for Schools allows non-profit school groups and organizations, like your child’s Glee Club or Math League, to earn a commission off of deals bought through the site.
Two ways to earn money for your school:
Recruit new vendors for the site and earn a commission off of every deal they sell.
Post a link to Deals for Schools on your social media accounts and websites and earn your organization money every time a consumer purchases a deal through your link.
Why not become the most popular parent at your next PTA meeting and suggest a fundraising campaign that everyone can be happy with. Sign up your child’s school group and say bye-bye to door-to-door wrapping paper and chocolate sales.
Ready for a daring, underwater adventure? Dive into the deep with Discovery Kids Shark app for iPad. Inspired by the buzz worthy television program, Shark Week, the app educates kids, ages 5-9, on the ocean’s greatest predators through live-action video footage, photos and animated games—including a feeding game! Kids can learn about the different shark species, their feeding habits and where they live. Download from iTunes for $5 and collect virtual trading cards as you scroll through the underwater scenes to share with family and friends via e-mail.
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