Subscriptions

So many ways to spend your money. Here are some of the good ones…

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I love buying stuff for my kids. I especially love buying educational resources for my kids. Here are a few subscriptions that I have found worth the money through the years.

Kindle Unlimited

WHAT IS IT? - ebook subscription service

I have loved using Kindle Unlimited for years. Just recently I cancelled my subscription to try out the Scribd subscription. However, I highly recommend giving Kindle Unlimited a try if you enjoy reading ebooks and would like a resource for more kids books.

This $9.99/month subscription is completely separate from Amazon Prime. If you are interested in it, do a web search for a 30-day free trial or discount.

PROS - tons of book options for kids and adults, available on e-readers, includes some magazine subscriptions, unlimited reading

CONS - audiobooks not included

KiwiCrates - KiwiCo.com

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WHAT IS IT? - STEAM kits for kids, delivered monthly with all the necessary supplies included.

We tried this for about a year and it was amazing! Every month, a little green box appeared in the mailbox, and my kindergartener delightedly asked if we could do his Kiwi Crate “today.” KiwiCo.com has nine different product lines, for ages 0-100. These STEAM boxes include Engineering, Design, Art, Cooking, and other skills. The one I have personal experience with is the “Kiwi Crate” line (for ages 5-8). This line includes a different science concept each month along with art activities. It includes everything you need to do each project.

PROS - easy way to get science and art projects in, includes all needed supplies, you can pause it when you need to take a break (i.e., in the summer)

CONS - pricey

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Scribd

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WHAT IS IT? - eBook and audiobook subscription

I have just recently decided to try out this subscription. OH MY GOSH. It is awesome. I love the selection of books that it offers. I have found resources to use with my kids as well as educational and just-for-fun books to read myself. They also include audiobooks - which I have enjoyed as well. This subscription is a little more expensive than Kindle Unlimited at $12/month. But, it has been a fun change to try out a different selection, and I have really enjoyed the audiobook option. It also seems to have a more “well-known” book list than Kindle Unlimited.

PROS - lots of “mainstream” books available, audiobooks included

CONS - does not work on ebook readers without the Scribd app (i.e., only works on Kindle Fire with the Scribd app)

Try it out free for 60 days with my affiliate link. Just be sure to cancel it before they charge you if you decide you don’t want it.