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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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How to Create a Fairy Garden

How to Create a Fairy Garden

A couple of weeks ago I posted about painting fairy houses and clay pots. The kids really did enjoy that craft and then planting their own flowers for the Fairy Garden. But I also needed a few other supplies for our garden to come together completely. Let me say my motto was “go big or

Water Bottle Holder

Water Bottle Holder

When it comes to being a stay-at-home-mom with three little kids…well, I’m becoming more and more in love with small conveniences. And some of them are totally unnecessary, but I’m ok with it. Like my new “water bottle holder”. I cannot tell you how many times the kids throw their water bottles into a nice

The Secret to Bunk Bed Sheets

The Secret to Bunk Bed Sheets

If there’s one chore I really despise…it’s making the girls’ bunk beds. I am actually headed to boot camp this morning and will most likely burn the same calories as when I change their sheets. I’ll probably also be in some of the same positions. Making the top bunk often looks like doing a burpee.

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

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

Snow Day Indoor Activities

Snow Day Indoor Activities

This winter has been brutal for us as far as snow and ice is concerned. The schools are all closed again today and I’ve lost count as to just how many snow days this is…eight? Nine? The hard part is that it has either been too cold to go out in it (truly negative temperatures)

An Open Letter to Babysitters

An Open Letter to Babysitters

First things first: This is NOT written for the grandmas, grandpas, nanas, gigis, grandads, aunties, uncles, etc. of the world that offer up their services to us for free on a Saturday night. Or who have sleepovers for our kids. To them I just say, THANK YOU! Our kids’ relatives are supposed to spoil them

Common Sense Media – Have You Downloaded It Yet?

Common Sense Media – Have You Downloaded It Yet?

  Well, we did it. Something I swore for a long time we wouldn’t do. Something we didn’t need. But then Andy and I really wanted to re-watch the first Hunger Games movie (before heading to theater for #2) and could not find it anywhere on our cable service. And the free trial popped up. So we caved.

Success with Potty Training Method

Success with Potty Training Method

I’ll be the first to admit it…even I was skeptical.  3-day potty training method?  Really?  But folks, I’m here to tell ya…it worked.  Even with our unexpected trip to the hospital on Day One.  Ok, so it took us more like 4 days at his age…but still…it WORKED.  Even night time training.  And he only

Potty Training Update and Now He Has Stitches

Potty Training Update and Now He Has Stitches

We started over in the potty training department with Henry yesterday.  We officially got started around 10:00 AM once Stella and Charlotte were out of the house.  Henry and I stayed in the kitchen (on the tile floor) for about 3-4 hours.  Only one accident at the very beginning.  Then he told me when he