Bullying is a topic we parents hope we don’t have to look square in the eye. We hope that our kids never get bullied or become a bully.  

But in today’s performance driven world, it seems it is less likely that all children won’t be touched in some way by bullying. Even if they just witness bullying.

So how do we help our kids help themselves? How do we equip them with the necessary tools they need to survive and thrive? Green Giant’s Raise a Giant campaign offers wonderful tips and insights to help parents and kids face bullying together. 

Happy November. Let’s start it off right with a giveaway sure to please parents. My daughter and I have fallen in love with Can’t Wait Willow!, a book we received free to review as part of the FLYBY Promotions blogger team. We think you are going to fall in love too.

About Can’t Wait Willow! -  The first book in the series.

"Willow is so excited that the Over-the-Top Circus has finally come to town! The only problem is that when left to her own devices, she can’t say “no” to some good things. On the way to the show, she is distracted by enticing treats and fun that she just can’t turn down. Willow arrives late and is sad to find that, not only has she has run out of time, but money, and she won’t be able to enjoy the pink cotton candy she’s been dreaming of. Willow is given valuable advice and a second chance and is ultimately taught the lesson that sometimes in life you have to say “no” to good things to end up with something great!"

About the Author:  (Recognize the last name Ziglar?)

Christy Ziglar, financial planner, mother of twins and niece of legendary motivator and the world’s original optimist, Zig Ziglar, is bringing the same timeless wisdom and ageless advice to an entirely new, younger audience through her new Shine Bright Kids picture book series. You can connect with Christy and purchase Can't Wait Willow HERE.

About Shine Bright Kids:

The Shine Bright Kids series provides children and their families with a relevant framework to help instill solid values and teach the importance of making good choices. The series teaches principles including: using good judgment, taking responsibility, self-control, having a positive attitude, and demonstrating perseverance.  Check out their website for free reward charts, activities and other parenting resources or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Our Review:

This is such a sweet, beautifully illustrated story with great lessons and interactivity throughout that even though it was a little young for my 10 year old daughter- we still give it two thumbs up! Every parent I know wants to equip their children with the ability to make good choices during their day to day life. In Can’t Wait Willow, we see Willow making choices that aren’t the best for her, but in the end kindness and thoughtfulness save the day. This would be a PERFECT gift for your son or daughter 9 or under, so please do enter our giveaway below. 

About The Giveaway:

One lucky reader will win a copy of Can't Wait Willow!(Hardbound).  No purchase is necessary to enter. Open to US residents 18 or older. Full terms are available of Rafflecopter form below.

Good luck!

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication, however, I did receive a free copy of this book in hopes I would review it on my blog. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. My WAHM Plan is not responsible for prize shipment. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook.

Hey dear readers, I’ve been working on a much needed blog post schedule (because winging it just isn’t this planning girls style) and while I won’t be having a theme for every day of the week, I’ve decided to keep this new one: Helpful Homemaking where I will share quick and easy tips for Moms, homes, gardens, cooking, - this will be a grab bag of helpfulness. You can find some of my recent tips here and here. I will also keep a favorite around here: Wordless Wednesday! 

Before I get to my quick tip today, I’d love to ask you what would you like to see me write about here on the blog? Please take a quick minute to fill out this survey to help me plan future posts. I promise it’s quick and easy. Thanks! 

1. Take 3 tablespoons Arm and Hammer Baking soda
2. 1 cup ice cubes
3. Pour ice down drain. Top with baking soda. 
4. Turn on water (medium-low cold) and turn on garbage disposal. 
5. Let run until the ice cubes stop making the loud noise that scares your cat or dog (about 30 seconds.) 
6. Then run hot water down drain for about 30 seconds and done! Clean smelling drains again. This should last at least a week depending on what you are putting down the garbage disposal.

How does our app work? 

React Mobile  helps you turn your smartphone into a powerful lifeline. The app has a “Follow Me” feature, that let’s yourself selected contacts track your whereabouts in real-time whenever you’re concerned for your safety. 

Perfect for running or walking alone early in the morning or late at night, keeping track of kids, or meeting a client for the first time, simply touch the “I’m Safe” button to let your contacts know when you’ve arrived at your destination safely.

 In an emergency, press the SOS shield on the app to send out a panic alert containing a link to your GPS location to select emergency contacts via text message and email, which can optionally be posted to Facebook and Twitter. Once the SOS alert is activated, you’re automatically prompted to dial 911. 

For users outside of North America, the app allows you to choose which country you live in (or are traveling to) from the settings tab and when an SOS alert is triggered, you will be prompted to dial the appropriate emergency authority depending on your geographic location (ex: in the UK the app will prompt a user to dial 112/999 not 911).