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Amazon Prime Music

Amazon Prime Music

Last year when I became SUPER crazy about the Hamilton Soundtrack, a friend kept saying “Well, it’s on Amazon.” And I kept thinking “DUH! What CD can you NOT buy on Amazon?” Finally it came up in conversation again and due to how the conversation was going discussing Apps, I knew I was missing something. And there it was, the words that either she didn’t say previously or the ones I missed = Amazon. Prime. Music.

If you are Amazon Prime (and if not, this alone is reason to be), and you are NOT currently using Amazon Prime Music…go download it. Now. The basic level is included in your Amazon Prime Membership and you have access to over 2 million songs ad-free. AND you can take music with you for offline listening.

Therefore, the first thing you need to do when you download the app is to choose your settings. You can decide if you want to stream or download while on Wi-Fi only. And you don’t have to download anything at all. However, if you want music when you are out and about and choose not to stream without Wi-Fi, be sure to download some playlists while you are on Wi-Fi.


Then, just search for music you want in the app. Hamilton is available! Along with so many other great soundtracks and artists. Due to our recent Broadway obsession, I’ve downloaded quite a few including Wicked and Something Rotten. I also needed a playlist for Girls on the Run and found 30 recommended songs all on Amazon Prime Music. Again, this is FREE with your Amazon Prime Membership. There are Amazon Music Unlimited plans you can pay extra for which are described on the website, but I haven’t found that necessary yet due to my needs.

There are so many other benefits that come Amazon Prime as well. My suggestion? Go to Amazon and just click on the Prime button or drop-down. Be sure to take advantage of all the perks you are already paying for annually. Now I need to go download my monthly Kindle First FREE book.

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Allowance Jars – Give, Save, Spend

Allowance Jars – Give, Save, Spend

Allowance Time Once the kids had Chore Charts that finally worked for us and they were getting old enough to make use of spending money, we wanted to start incorporating a weekly allowance. Just like chore charts, not every allowance system works for every family. However, here is what we have found works for us

Swim Bag Checklist for Kids

Swim Bag Checklist for Kids

Pool Season is HERE! It’s pool season and I love it! The only thing I don’t like about pool season is the process of packing up to go to the pool. Charlotte LOVES to pack her own bag and helps me get everything ready to go. However, the bags she always used were inconsistent and

Dear Santa 2014

Dear Santa 2014

If you’ve been a Take 10 reader for awhile, you know all about St. Nick and my very selfish reasons for keeping this tradition going. If you are new check out a previous post a couple years ago about St. Nick and why I LOVE him so much. Plus it will link you to some

No More Stroller

No More Stroller

There comes a point in your parenting journey when you can look at your spouse, give a high-5 and shout, “Woo-hoo!! We can go out with the kids WITHOUT packing a stroller!!!!” And then it hits you. Your next thought is suddenly, “What do we do with the stuff that the stroller hauls around for

Kid Milestones We Should Celebrate

Kid Milestones We Should Celebrate

My kids are getting older now (6, 5, and 3) and they are definitely becoming more independent. Which led Andy and I into a discussion about milestones. There are books, blogs, bribes, and even parties dedicated to things like sleeping through the night, saying first words, taking first steps, potty training, starting preschool, losing the

The Tooth Fairy

The Tooth Fairy

Stella is probably the only first grader in her class that has NOT yet lost ONE tooth. At her dentist appointment over Christmas break, the hygienist and dentist both reassured her that it was quite normal. They also told me it was still going to be awhile – nothing was budging much yet. So yesterday

Green B.E.A.N. Delivery Update

Green B.E.A.N. Delivery Update

Someone recently asked if we are still using the Green B.E.A.N. Delivery service. Yep! It still works for us. I love having the bin show up weekly full of great produce. And I can still “suspend” a week (skip) on my account if needed (going out of town, etc.). And after all of this time,

Dear Santa Letters 2013

Dear Santa Letters 2013

If you were a Take 10 reader last year, you might remember that we celebrate St. Nick tonight.  Basically, I make sure my kids have their lists to Santa ready by December 5th every year.  St. Nick picks up the lists overnight, leaves some treats in the stockings of good boys and girls, and delivers

How To Simplify Dinner Time With Wildtree

How To Simplify Dinner Time With Wildtree

I will be the very first to admit that when someone recently mentioned “freezer meal” to me…I was a naysayer.  I’ve been there, done that.  With very little success.  I’ve gone to the freezer meal retail locations, I’ve researched my own recipes and created them at home.  I’ve been unimpressed.  And I LOVE planning ahead,

An Appetizer Lunch

An Appetizer Lunch

Yesterday morning the girls and I attended a Princess Birthday Brunch at the “castle” of one of Charlotte’s classmates.  The brunch was from 10-12 and included an egg casserole, an oatmeal bake and some mini pigs-in-a-blanket.  Followed by a huge cupcake with loads of yummy frosting.  Were the girls hungry for lunch when we got