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Tag: kids

DIY & Crafts 

Educational Toys That Are Actually Fun to Play With

Educational Toys That Are Actually Fun to Play With

Toys can be entertaining and educational! From STEAM kits to puzzles, here are the best playtime learning options that are actually fun to interact with.

Lauren Barth

Parenting & Family 

22 Smart Baby Gadgets to Make Parenting Easier

22 Smart Baby Gadgets to Make Parenting Easier

If parenting is the hardest job in the world, these inspired baby gadgets are little must-have miracles perfect for every new mom or dad.

Caitlin Longwood

Gift Guides 

$10 and Under Kids’ Christmas Gifts They’ll Love

$10 and Under Kids’ Christmas Gifts They’ll Love

We’ve got inexpensive Christmas gifts for kids they’re going to love.

Mariko Jackson

Parenting & Family 

Road Trip Essentials for Your Family

Road Trip Essentials for Your Family

If you’re planning on taking a family road trip, read on for our suggestions for making the best of your journey with kids.

Mariko Jackson

Parenting & Family 

5 Ways Parents Can Prepare for Distance Learning

5 Ways Parents Can Prepare for Distance Learning

It’s time to go back to school — well, from home at least. But we have a few tips to make remote learning a bit easier for you, them, and their teachers.

Lauren Barth

Food & Drink 

National Ice Cream Day 2020 Deals, Freebies & DIYs

National Ice Cream Day 2020 Deals, Freebies & DIYs

National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 19, 2020! Celebrate with ice cream deals and free scoops, or try a DIY sundae at home.

Daisy from Rakuten

Parenting & Family 

Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Diversity & Inclusion

Fun Ways to Teach Your Kids About Diversity & Inclusion

Start teaching your little ones about diversity, inclusion and empathy from an early age with these helpful books, toys and more.

Daisy from Rakuten

Parenting & Family 

Stock Up on Kids’ Essentials at Prices Parents Love

Stock Up on Kids’ Essentials at Prices Parents Love

Save on supplies for kids of all ages when you shop our everyday needs, summer must haves and essentials for expecting parents.

Daisy from Rakuten

Home & Garden 

Create Your Own Backyard Water Park: 10 Insanely Awesome Finds Kids Will Love

Create Your Own Backyard Water Park: 10 Insanely Awesome Finds Kids Will Love

Bring the water park to your own backyard with these awesome slides, inflatable pools and sprinklers — no admission required.

Lauren Barth

Lifestyle 

12 Outdoor Toys to Engage Cooped-Up Kids of All Ages

12 Outdoor Toys to Engage Cooped-Up Kids of All Ages

Looking for creative ways to keep your kids entertained at home? These are the 12 best outdoor toys for kids of all ages.

Mike Markel

Parenting & Family 

10 Kids’ Rain Boots to Keep Them Dry Through Spring

10 Kids’ Rain Boots to Keep Them Dry Through Spring

Get your children ready for rainy season with these perfect kids’ rain boot and earn Cash Back when you shop with Rakuten.

Mariko Jackson

Parenting & Family 

How to Keep Your Kids Busy at Home

How to Keep Your Kids Busy at Home

Need to keep your kids entertained in a way that makes both of you happy? Check out our favorite kid-friendly stores and earn Cash Back with Rakuten.

Mike Markel

Books & Entertainment 

The Best Ways to Keep Kids Educated at Home

The Best Ways to Keep Kids Educated at Home

Look forward to your time together at home while keeping your kids entertained and educated on days off from school.

Mariko Jackson

Parenting & Family 

25 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free and You Can Earn Cash Back

25 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free and You Can Earn Cash Back

Check out these restaurants where kids eat free Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and other days of the week. Download the App to access Rakuten Dining and get 5% Cash Back on top of tax and tip.

Daisy from Rakuten

Parenting & Family 

7 Ways to Get Your Kids in on New Year’s Resolutions

7 Ways to Get Your Kids in on New Year’s Resolutions

Check out these simple ideas for New Year’s Resolutions and goal setting skills you can share with your children.

Mariko Jackson

DIY & Crafts 

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids You Can Make With Clothes They Already Have

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids You Can Make With Clothes They Already Have

Make memorable DIY Halloween costumes for your kids with clothes you won’t have to immediately discard.

Mariko Jackson

Food & Drink 

12 Money-Saving Healthy Kids’ Snacks

12 Money-Saving Healthy Kids’ Snacks

These easy recipes for healthy kids’ snacks will save you time and money while keeping little tummies full and happy.

Briana Hernandez

DIY & Crafts 

6 Projects to Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer

6 Projects to Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer

School’s finally out, but how do you help your kids avoid summer boredom? Here are our best ideas for making time pass in the blink of an eye.

Mariko Jackson

Home & Garden 

These Birthday Party Themes Will Make You Mom of the Year

These Birthday Party Themes Will Make You Mom of the Year

Get ready to make some childhood magic with these super cool birthday party themes for kids of all ages and interests.

Briana Hernandez

Parenting & Family 

Best Spring Break Destinations for Kids

Best Spring Break Destinations for Kids

Here are our top choices for family spring break destinations from island paradise to cave exploration.

Mariko Jackson

Holiday 

How to Keep Kids Busy During Their Long Winter Break

How to Keep Kids Busy During Their Long Winter Break

Keep your children entertained this holiday season with these creative indoor and outdoor fun winter-break activities.

Mariko Jackson

Parenting & Family 

The ABCs of Baby Proofing Your Entire Home

The ABCs of Baby Proofing Your Entire Home

Getting ready for a little bundle of joy is a breeze with these baby-proofing tips, tricks and hacks.

Briana Hernandez

Infographic 

How Many LEGO Would It Take to Build These Sci-Fi Megastructures?

How Many LEGO Would It Take to Build These Sci-Fi Megastructures?

LEGO creations are bound only by your imagination, and we’ve dreamed up what it would take to build sci-fi’s defining megastructures.

Rakuten

Parenting & Family 

Thoughts Every Brand-New, Slightly Crazy, Sleep-Deprived Parent Has

Thoughts Every Brand-New, Slightly Crazy, Sleep-Deprived Parent Has

Here’s a breakdown of what those early days with a newborn is like. (Spoiler alert: It’s exhausting. So very exhausting.)

Cara Lynn Shultz

Home & Garden 

The No-Tears Guide to Toy Organization

The No-Tears Guide to Toy Organization

Don’t let that post-holiday pile of new toys take over the room. Get on top of it with our quick and easy guide to toy organization!

Briana Hernandez

Gift Guides 

Empowering Gifts for Girls of All Ages and Interests

Empowering Gifts for Girls of All Ages and Interests

Find the best gifts for girls that will show them they can conquer anything and become anyone while getting Cash Back with Rakuten.

Briana Hernandez

Food & Drink 

Tasty But Affordable School Lunches

Tasty But Affordable School Lunches

Pre-packaged school lunches aren’t always healthy — for your student or your pocketbook. Here’s how to prepare tasty but frugal lunchboxes.

The Smart Shopper Editors

Food & Drink 

Why Your Inner Child Needs to Throw a Lisa Frank Party

Why Your Inner Child Needs to Throw a Lisa Frank Party

Lisa Frank is making a big come back…and you need an excuse to clean your house. Why wouldn’t you throw yourself a rainbow rager?

Briana Hernandez

Saving 101 

How to Save Big at Toys “R” Us

How to Save Big at Toys “R” Us

Score the hottest toys and stack your savings with Toys R Us coupons. Check out other easy ways to save a bundle on making your kids smile.

Briana Hernandez

Parenting & Family 

The Complete Family Road Trip Packing Checklist

The Complete Family Road Trip Packing Checklist

Burn rubber and put miles behind you with the whole family this summer, but don’t forget to consult our road trip packing checklist first!

The Smart Shopper Editors

Parenting & Family 

Just Keep Swimming: “Finding Dory” Toys and Gear

Just Keep Swimming: “Finding Dory” Toys and Gear

Slash into Cash Back with these amazing Finding Dory toys, decor, accessories and more at top stores through Ebates.

Briana Hernandez

Lifestyle 

11 Remakes of ’90s Toys That Prove Your Childhood Was Magic

11 Remakes of ’90s Toys That Prove Your Childhood Was Magic

Take a trip back in time with these amazing remakes of your favorite 90s toys. Grab one for your kids (or yourself) with Cash Back.

Briana Hernandez

Books & Entertainment 

How to Get Kids Reading Over Spring Break

How to Get Kids Reading Over Spring Break

Help them keep their minds fresh while school is out. Check out our book recommendations and tips on how to encourage spring break reading.

The Smart Shopper Editors

Books & Entertainment 

Top Toys You Have to Shop on Cyber Monday

Top Toys You Have to Shop on Cyber Monday

Make holiday wishes come true with our complete guide to top toys on every kid’s list this year.

Briana Hernandez

Holiday 

13 Spooktacular Halloween Movies for All Ages

13 Spooktacular Halloween Movies for All Ages

Whether you’re with the kids for a night of fun or curling up for some real scares, we’ve got 13 of the best Halloween movies for all ages.

The Smart Shopper Editors

Books & Entertainment 

Ebates Spotlight: Our All-Time Favorite Childhood Books

Ebates Spotlight: Our All-Time Favorite Childhood Books

We asked Ebates employees to tell us about their favorite children’s books in honor of International Literacy Day. What’s your favorite book?

The Smart Shopper Editors

Holiday 

Ease Back-to-School Stress

Ease Back-to-School Stress

A child having a little anxiety about going back to school is completely normal. Children have a lot of new things to prepare for: teachers, classmates, lessons and schoolwork. It’s easy to get caught up in your own stress around the start of a new school year, so we’ve come up with a few ways to ease the back-to-school stress for your young one. Stay Positive It’s no secret that children pick up on their parents’ attitudes and feelings. By maintaining […]

The Smart Shopper Editors

Holiday 

9 Ways to Get Kids Excited to Go Back to School

9 Ways to Get Kids Excited to Go Back to School

As the final few weeks of summer approach, you’re likely starting to get your children prepared to return to class — which can fill them with either excitement or dread. If your child has the back-to-school blues, try some of these tips to get them excited for the new school year. Let Them Pick Out Their Own Back-to-School Styles Think back to your first day of school, when everyone was checking out each other’s new outfits. Your children will want to feel special […]

Caitlin Longwood

Holiday 

Back-to-School Supplies for All Grades

Back-to-School Supplies for All Grades

Back-to-School sales with Double Cash Back at Ebates are in full swing, so now is the time to start stocking up on everything your little learners need — no matter which grade they are entering this year. Why wait for administrators to send you a school-supplies list and risk missing amazing deals from top stores like Amazon, Kohl’s, Office Depot, TigerDirect and more? (Also, you don’t want to miss out on Tax Free days, which vary by state, to save […]

Briana Hernandez

Travel 

4 Tips for Traveling with Kids

4 Tips for Traveling with Kids

Traveling requires packing and planning at any age, but adding young kids into the mix? Things can easily get a little overwhelming. If you’re going to be traveling with your children in the near future, check out these tips to minimize stress and make your trip an enjoyable one. 1. Plan Your Destination Wisely The best way to ensure that things go smoothly when you’re traveling with little ones is to plan, plan and plan some more. Minimize any uncertainties […]

The Smart Shopper Editors

Giveaways 

Win $100 Carter’s Gift Card!

Win $100 Carter’s Gift Card!

We know that your little miracles can cost a lot of cash (it’s ok, they’re totally worth it). From how fast they grow to how much wear and tear they inflict on their wardrobe, baby and kids’ clothes take up a big chunk of your budget. We want to kick off our Mommy Madness Week by giving away a $100 Carter’s gift card!  Carter’s is the trusted brand in children’s clothing, celebrating childhood with playful prints and adorable characters. Not […]

Caitlin Longwood

DIY & Crafts 

DIY Valentines For Kids

DIY Valentines For Kids

Learn how to DIY Valentine’s Day crafts for kids

The Smart Shopper Editors

Gift Guides 

Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

Without literally thousands of toys to choose from this holiday season, buying gifts for your child, niece, nephew, cousin, or friend can become daunting. We’ve come up with ten great gifts for any child in your life, many which focus on creativity along with fun! 1. Magformers 30 Piece Classic Set (Target) | $39.99 2. Melissa & Doug Alphabet Sound Puzzle (Bed Bath & Beyond) | $19.99 3. Hide and Seek Playhouse (Sears) | $34. 10 4. Play-Doh Fun Factory Deluxe Set […]

The Smart Shopper Editors

Holiday 

Need School Supplies? Here’s How to Save Some Cash

Need School Supplies? Here’s How to Save Some Cash

If you’re about to send the little ones off to school for another year, you’re probably knee deep in the process of shopping for their supplies by now. Outfitting your children with backpacks, lunchboxes, binders and more can be a costly venture, and every parent undertakes it when autumn rolls around. With a little research and planning, however, you can find plenty of ways to reduce the financial burden of back-to-school shopping. 1. Check Your Current Inventory Before you head […]

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