Back in early November, I talked about a new journal-like book called the i like book on 5 Minutes for Mom (linked to my review). The intention of this spiral-bound notebook is to be a place where parents can record daily the little things that they truly like about their children.
While our kids may always know that we love them, do we point out the parts of their personalities that make us smile or the actions that they take that do not put them on the naughty list, but in fact get them bumped up even higher on the nice list? I’m sadly aware of my own parenting style that has me pointing out my children’s mistakes perhaps more often than calling attention to the positive parts of their day. With the i like book, parents can not only bring these little things to their children’s attention, but the memories will also stay collected as a lovely keepsake of a year’s worth of “likes.”
In addition to their line of i like books for parents to use with their children, a new version has been created– the i like book for couples. The same idea is at work here, with lines for each partner to record their daily thoughts about the other. I really like the idea in this context, as well, and couples could always use an extra motivation to focus on the positive, right?
With all the hustle and bustle that comes with this time of year, making a new tradition of calling attention to the things you like about your child or your partner seems perfectly timed. The i like book makes this easy and fun! Be sure to visit their site, ilikebook.com, and like their page on Facebook, too!
As part of our Gift Guide Giveaway, the publisher is generously offering 1 copy each of the i like book (green version, for use with child) and the i like book for couples, (U.S. only, please).
This giveaway is now closed.
As a bonus, we also have been given a discount code to share with our 5 Minutes for Books readers. Use the code “kids2010″ when you register on theilikebook.com, and you’ll save 40%!
To enter, first “like” the i like book on Facebook, and then leave a comment here.
Entries will be closed on December 3, and we will announce the winners on December 4. Please watch your email and check the site for your name, so that we can collect your shipping information to pass along to the publishers.
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Dawn’s children anxiously await the new books that greet them every Christmas morning. Their holiday tales will be shared at my thoughts exactly.
What a great reminder to be a noticer!
In everything give thanks!
I’d love to have this for my family! What a great concept to build self-esteem and values!
I liked them on Facebook!
Super great giveaway :)! LOVE IT! Love the idea of recording “all the little things” that might otherwise get forgotten!
i am a follower on face book as sara’s savings!!!
I like this idea of telling my child what I like about him. I am sure I will like htis book.
I am a subscriber.
What great ideas. I liked them on facebook.
I liked them on FB and through them found you. A new site to explore, yay!
Awesome idea! I would love to have one for me and my husband for now, and one for each of our kids…when we get there…
I could really use either of these… I’m not so great at voicing my approval of things.
I LOVE the I Like Book concept! Won one directly from her fb page but have 2 other children that I need them for! Great encouragement for our children who suffer from low self-esteem! Thank you for the giveaway! 🙂
I am a fan on facebook what a great idea
Liked them! Really hoping to get my hands on these!!!
What a neat idea! would love to win!
I just found out about I Like on FB a few days ago and adore the concept! So I am a fan of theirs on their FB page.
I really like the idea behind these books. Thanks.
I liked on FB
What a fantastic idea! Sign me up!
I’m a fan on fb and would love to win this. Thanks!
I liked books on Facebook
Awesome idea! I liked them on FB.
This would be ideal. thanks.
I like the I Like Book; here and on FB
I “Like” them on Facebook. I’m “Fruit Bearer” on FB. Thanks for this giveaway.
I like, I like, great giveaway!~
Congratulations Ginny, you’re one of our winners! Please email me at morninglightmama (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing info!
Very nice idea and I do like them on Facebook.
These sound like a fabulous reminder to take note of the good things!
I liked them on Facebook. Thanks!
Great giveaway!
Would like to win it.
I like! Count me in! thanks!
I “like” the I Like book on FB! Whooot!
Great giveaway!
I could truly use this book…I need to appreciate my kids more and this would be just the way to do that.
Great idea…my Keegan’s favorite color is green.
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