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Happy Kids Songs {Crew Review}

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I was really excited to see this vendor come up this year.  Music is a huge part of our day and lately I have been looking for some new songs to keep things interesting.  Lets face it, you can only listen to the same repetitive songs before you become bored as a parent and having four children home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, I’ve heard them all.
Happy Kids Songs gave us new, fresh music to listen to and learn with.  These songs are a lot of fun both in sound and with the activities that accompany them.  The activities are very easy to do with even young children.  Specifically, Happy Kids Songs is designed to be used with children who are ages 3-8 but even my 11 and 13 year old enjoyed listening and helping me with the younger kids.  
As some of you know, we are eclectic and unschoolish in Homeschooling style so Happy Kids Songs really went along with our idea of school.  I was easily able to put these songs on my phone or iPad and plug it into our radio so that we could listen, learn and dance.  The kids, of course, LOVED dancing to the songs and really learned great things just by listening.
We listened to these songs repeatedly and talked about the things they heard and learned through listening to them.  The kids never got bored of listening and every time they did they learned something new.  They truly enjoy these songs.
The workbook is a great addition as well.  It contains over 122 pages of fun.  The lyrics for each song and an activity sheet are included in the workbook.  In the back of the workbook, parents and teachers can find great activities to do to help build the skills and lessons being taught through the songs.  We did not do all of these but we did enjoy quite a few and even built upon the ideas on our own.
The workbook is reproducible for Homeschool use so copies can easily be printed for use with multiple children.  I was thankful that this was an option.  You can also download these same worksheets for free and print from the computer through the company when you purchase the CD’s.  
The song set titles are pretty self explanatory.  There are 8 titles in the series, all adding up to a huge amount of fun.  For our review, as I mentioned above, we received the following:
Friends and Sharing – this song set focuses on building friendships and learning to share with others.
Happiness and Attitude – this song set focuses on being happy, making others happy and having a great attitude as well.
Manners and Character – this song set focuses on learning good manners and having a great personal character with others.  
Each of these song sets are available for purchase through Happy Kids Songs website either on Amazon or iTunes for $4.95 per album of all five songs or songs can be purchased separate for $0.99.  The pages within the workbook are available for free through the website but you can purchase the pre-printed Happy Kids Songs Workbook from Amazon for $12.56 at the time of this review.
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Friends {30 Days of Thankfulness – Days 12-17}

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I realize that I have fallen behind on posting what I’m thankful for this week.  I’ve truly had a lot going on at home and barely any time to write.  So to make up for it I’m doing on massive post for days 12-17.  What am I thankful for?  My friends, who are very much family to me. 

I’m thankful for my bestie, Tamara, who is ALWAYS there when I truly need her.  She goes far and beyond the call of friendship, especially when I need her most.  She gave me a roof over my head when I had no where else to go.  She fed me when she didn’t have to and I had no money.  She is so much more than a best friend.  She’s my sister from another Momma.  My twin I call her.  I’m more thankful for her being a part of my life than she will ever know.

I’m thankful for my Kimmie.  She, too, is always around when I need her.  Just today she was there helping me to straighten out a mess.  She helps me and everyone she loves, in everyway she can.  She’s always there with great advice, even when she’s super busy or can’t be there in person.  I’m thankful she is in my life.

I’m thankful for Cory, my best best guy friend.  He’s my shoulder to cry on.  He gives the best hug when all the world is wrong.  He’s also a awesome Cleaning Fairy and a big help to reach the top of my shed.  I’m thankful for him always being there for me.

I’m thankful for Mama J aka Jeannie.  She pushes me to do better.  She’s an awesome role model having been through so much in her life and still come out standing strong.  She’s a lot of fun to hang out with, a great dancing partner and is not afraid to stand up for those she loves.  I’m always thankful for her love and guidance in my life.

I’m thankful for Shaun, who has been my best friend for almost 20 years.  Though we haven’t always gotten along the best, she will always be my sister and has made huge impact on my life.  The things we’ve been through together will forever keep us bonded and I’m thankful for our friendship, for all the tears we’ve shared, and all the laughs too.  I am thankful she’s always been there and always will be.

I’m thankful for Cecia, who has been a bestie of mine since middle school.  I’m thankful for all her craziness.  I’m thankful for our fun times and her being there through some pretty tough years.  I know we don’t get to hang out anymore but I’m thankful that we are still able to call each other friends.

If you weren’t listed above, it doesn’t mean that you aren’t important to my life.  I’m thankful for each friendship I have.  God has brought some pretty awesome people into my life.  Most are more than friends and instead brothers and sisters.  Their existance in my life is encouraging and truly a blessing.  I’m a lucky girl for certain.  Thank you all for blessing my life. <3