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  • Toddler Friendly Gardening

    Woo! Jr. Kids Activities Network
    Wendy Piersall
    10 May 2012 | 9:57 am
    Toddler Friendly Gardening 3 years ago, I never would have believed that I would have a child and that BABY would have her own garden.  Parenting is eye opening in so many ways and this Spring, I learned that my 2.5 year old can handle her own garden! Related Pages: Make Garden Markers, Bird Feeder Craft, Kids Stick Crafts Whether you have 10 acres or only a back patio, you easily create a TODDLER GARDEN. My top choice for a toddler’s first crop:  POTATOES!   Potato Plant in Our Garden   Potatoes are hardy, plentiful and practically foolproof!  They grow quickly and can be…

  • Online Shoe Stores for Kids -- Cheapest Designer Footwear

    Children's & Teen Fashion
    11 Oct 2011 | 8:08 am
    You no longer need to pay very high prices for quality children's footwear. Here's some reputable online stores to buy cheap kids' designer shoes.

  • Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez love Carly Rae Jepsen new single

    www.hellokids.com
    29 Apr 2012 | 8:34 pm
    After One tweet from JUSTIN BIEBER, that the single Call Me Maybe was "possibly the catchiest song I've ever heard" Carly Rae Jepsen the incredible unknown Canadian singer songwriter artist has climbed into the top 10 with her Call Me Maybe hit single. She has recorded a song with Justin and she has signed to Justin Bieber's Label Schoolboy Records. The young Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen will ...

  • Gardens, Gardening and Eating What You Grow

    About.com Children's Books
    13 May 2012 | 7:01 pm
    Our pansies and butterfly weeds are in bloom and the sunflower seeds we planted have grown into foot-tall plants already. Share the joys of gardening with your kids with ...Read Full Post

  • auspicious - May 16, 2012

    Yahoo! Education: Word of the Day
    15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    (adjective) promising good fortune; propitious.
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  • Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez love Carly Rae Jepsen new single

    29 Apr 2012 | 8:34 pm
    After One tweet from JUSTIN BIEBER, that the single Call Me Maybe was "possibly the catchiest song I've ever heard" Carly Rae Jepsen the incredible unknown Canadian singer songwriter artist has climbed into the top 10 with her Call Me Maybe hit single. She has recorded a song with Justin and she has signed to Justin Bieber's Label Schoolboy Records. The young Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen will ...

  • Strawberry Shortcake new DVDs

    29 Feb 2012 | 3:09 am
    SPRINGS GETS SWEETER WITH TWO NEW WHIMSICAL ADVENTURESWin a DVD copy of STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: BERRY BRICK ROAD and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: BLOOMIN’ BERRY GARDEN, out on March 6Strawberry Shortcake is back just in time for Spring and is so sweet you will need two helpings!� Touching the hearts of children for decades, this wildly successful franchise is back with two more magical tales, ...

  • Il VOLO

    29 Feb 2012 | 2:24 am
    You can love or ate this 3 Teenage Tenors but you can't refuse to face up to their great talent!!!!Il Volo Takes Flight - Live From the Detroit Opera House CD & DVD Out TodayItalian singing sensations Il Volo soar in their PBS Special, Il Volo Takes Flight - Live From the Detroit Opera House, which is out today as a special CD & DVD release. The program, which originally aired on PBS Detroit, is ...

  • Face paintings for boys and girls - Carnival party

    26 Feb 2012 | 9:48 pm

  • LARRY THE CABLE GUY STARS IN THE HILARIOUS ALL-NEW FAMILY COMEDY

    7 Feb 2012 | 5:35 am
    Get Ready For Laughs in spring’s funniest fish-out-of-water comedy with heart starring everyone’s favorite tough guy (…in a ballet tutu!) TOOTH FAIRY 2 On Blu-ray and DVD March 6The comedy with bite is back and funnier than ever, TOOTH FAIRY 2 arrives on Blu-ray and DVD March 6 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The one man comedy phenomenom Blue Collar Comedy ...
 
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    About.com Children's Books

  • Gardens, Gardening and Eating What You Grow

    13 May 2012 | 7:01 pm
    Our pansies and butterfly weeds are in bloom and the sunflower seeds we planted have grown into foot-tall plants already. Share the joys of gardening with your kids with ...Read Full Post

  • Children's Books for Mother's Day Gifts

    9 May 2012 | 7:01 pm
    If you are looking for special Mother's Day gifts for a mother or grandmother who enjoys children's books, see my list of children's books that make good Mother's Day gifts. ...Read Full Post

  • Children's Books = Great Graduation Gifts

    8 May 2012 | 7:01 pm
    While I still think the children's picture book Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss makes a great graduation gift for a high school or college graduate, ...Read Full Post

  • In Memory of Maurice Sendak: 1928-2012

    8 May 2012 | 7:27 am
    I was sorry to hear about the death of artist and illustrator Maurice Sendak. His picture books not only brought joy to generations of children, but they also had a ...Read Full Post

  • It's Children's Book Week!

    7 May 2012 | 7:01 pm
    It's Children's Book Week (May 7-13). Here are some ways to celebrate: Take your kids to one or more of the Children's Book Week children's programs at your local public library. Learn about all of the ways you can save money at your public library....Read Full Post
 
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  • Two New Tools Help Self-Publishers Create and Sell Enhanced EBooks

    Laura
    10 May 2012 | 4:40 am
    Self-publishing enhanced eBooks gets easier every day. One new advance is the Vook publishing platform, a comprehensive, cloud-based tool that allows authors and publishers to turn any document into a professionally styled eBook, complete with embedded images, videos and other multimedia. Vook's platform then makes it easy to distribute the finished e-book to Amazon, iBooks and BN.com. Another is Demibooks Storytime, a new e-reader app for the iPad  that offers a multipublisher retail marketplace for interactive children’s books created using the Demibook Composer eBook…

  • Forget About Impressing Your Readers When You Write

    Laura
    9 May 2012 | 7:26 pm
    "Write to express, not to impress." These six words are the backbone of mystery writer Bernadette Pajer's advice for writers in a recent blog post. It's brilliant in its simplicity, and it works. Writing for young adults? Write to express, not to impress. Otherwise you'll come off as an out-of-touch adult trying to sound cool. Writing for preschoolers? Write to express, not to impress them with your silly-billy, goofy-woofy word play. Clever is good, condescending is not. Creating a blog post? Write to express. Don't pile on the five-syllable words plucked from the…

  • Simple Tips to Get Started Writing for Children

    Laura
    3 May 2012 | 7:17 pm
    According to book industry experts, the hottest trend today is the young adult and children's market. Just look at the popularity of the Twilight series and the more recent Hunger Games trilogy. As a parent or adult, you have a wealth of experiences on which to draw making the children's book market the perfect place for you — the author — to make your mark.   Mining the Field As an adult you have you have the unique ability to look back on the wonderful world of childhood. From your perspective you can use your writing to help children negotiate the fine line between…

  • Taming the Fairy Tale

    Laura
    20 Mar 2012 | 4:14 am
    In this recent article from the UK, one in five parents has scrapped traditional fairy tales in favor of kinder, gentler versions. While we've long been used to Little Red Riding Hood hiding from the wolf with her grandmother in the closet (rather than being eaten and then cut out of the wolf's stomach by the woodsman who rescued them), parents are now seeing less-obvious dangers lurking in classic stories: Rumblestiltskin has themes of kidnapping and execution, Goldilocks and the Three Bears condones stealing, and Cinderella sends the outdated message that young women should stay…

  • Social Networking Tips for Writers

    Laura
    15 Mar 2012 | 4:57 am
    We all know that it's now mandatory that writers do the lion's share of their marketing, regardless of how they get published. We also know that social networking is one of the easiest, and cheapest, ways to get the word out. But how much time do we really need to spend on blogging, Facebook, Twitter, etc.? The Skinny on Social Networking, a terrific article by Rob Eagar, the founder of WildFire Marketing, offers blogging do's and don'ts, tips on the frequency and content of your posts, and tells when you should use Facebook and Twitter. It's a great blueprint for a busy…
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    School Kids Healthcare Blog

  • National Women’s Health Week

    SKHC Editor
    15 May 2012 | 2:37 pm
    Did you know this week is National Women’s Health Week?  This weeklong observance, arranged by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, brings together different groups of people together in an effort to promote women’s health. This year’s theme, “It’s Your Time”, encourages women to make their health a top priority.  National Women’s Health Week suggests the following steps to improve women’s physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases: Receive regular checkups and preventative screenings by a healthcare…

  • Happy National School Nurse Day

    SKHC Editor
    9 May 2012 | 3:28 pm
    Today, Wednesday, May 9, is National School Nurse Day.  This year’s theme, “Advocacy, Access, Achievement: Making the Connection,” is reflective of the overall positive impact school nurses have on the health and wellbeing of students.  It’s a fact, healthy children learn better. School nurses have a number of responsibilities.  Here are just four responsibilities of school nurses: Significantly reduce the amount of days missed due to asthma (did you know asthma is the leading cause of school absenteeism, more than 14 million missed days annually) Managing students with chronic…

  • What is Google+?

    SKHC Editor
    2 May 2012 | 11:27 am
    What is this thing called Google+?  Aside from the latest thing School Kids Healthcare is on, it’s kind of like Facebook, but as the name states, its Google’s version. If you’re not on it, basically all you need to do is create a profile.  Once you have your profile set up, find your friends (School Kids Healthcare) and put them in a circle.  What is a circle?  It’s Google’s way of allowing you to share the right things with the right people.  So, yes, you can have more than one circle.  Share photos, videos, links, or whatever you like by using the share box on any Google…

  • Hello, Wisconsin Association of School Nurses!

    SKHC Editor
    25 Apr 2012 | 2:44 pm
    Today is the start of the Wisconsin Association of School Nurses 2012 Spring Conference in Stevens Point.  This year’s conference theme is “Renew Your Practice. Refresh Your Spirit!”  With up to 11.5 contact hours available over the next three days this is sure to be a fun and educational conference. Some key breakout sessions include: Hearing Screening, Legal Issues in School Nursing: Risk Management, The Heart and Lung of the Matter: Pediatric Assessment, and School Funding: The Big Picture.  Check out the complete Wisconsin Association of School Nurses 2012 Spring Conference…

  • National Healthy Schools Day

    SKHC Editor
    18 Apr 2012 | 3:52 pm
    This April 24 marks the ten year anniversary of National Healthy Schools Day.  Parents, teachers, school nurses, custodians, and other advocates use this day to educate their communities about the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) at school. In order for your child to be successful at school they need to be there regularly.  The EPA has estimated that up to half of all school schools may have problems with indoor air quality.  According to the Centers for Disease Control asthma is the number one cause of absenteeism in American schools.  Increasing respiratory problems, such as…
 
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    Art Projects for Kids

  • How to Draw a Seahorse

    Kathy Barbro
    16 May 2012 | 1:46 am
    If your students are ever learning about amazing animals, then a book from Eric Carle titled “Mr. Seahorse” is a great lead-in to this project.1. Students draw a seahorse in pencil as shown in the diagram above.2. They trace their drawing with a black permanent marker.3. The seahorse is colored in with crayons, the more colors the better. White crayons may be used to add wave lines in the background.4. Blue watercolor paint is brushed over the entire paper. I love the Turquoise Blue Liquid watercolor paint from Dick Blick, but I'm sure lots of other shades of blue will look great too.

  • Pom Pom Yarn Balls

    Kathy Barbro
    15 May 2012 | 12:34 am
    I’m in love with these pom poms! Save all those scraps of yarn – you can make these large or small with tons of different colors. I always thought I needed to buy a gadget to make them, but just found out (thank you internet!) that’s not true.1. I used a square of matte board that was about 4" wide to make about a 2" ball. Wind yarn around it as shown in diagram 1.2. Continue winding with either the same color or other yarn until it is a fairly thick band as shown in diagram 2. Bend the matte board to slide the yarn off the board.3. Cut a long yarn for the string, place on a table, and…

  • Watercolor Collage

    Kathy Barbro
    14 May 2012 | 10:16 pm
    I love what torn edges do for a project, even though most students seem resistant to it. I think it maybe just takes time to trust that “happy accidents” sometimes happen with this process.1. Give each student two sheets (I used 9" x 12") of watercolor paper and watercolors. One sheet is to be filled with one color, leaving a border around the edge (I used blue). The other sheet is painted with lots of large patterns and colors of paint. Let dry.2. Have the students take their patterned painting and tear it into different size pieces of squares and rectangles and strips. Arrange them on…

  • Mother’s Day Collage Card

    Kathy Barbro
    14 May 2012 | 12:18 am
    This is a simple layout, but needs to be done neatly to make it look nice. My secret is to use glue sticks to make the tissue paper lay smooth and flat.1. Students use scissors to cut out the flower and vase shapes from blue, green, pink and yellow tissue paper.2. Glue is spread all over the front of a folded card and the tissue pieces are attached. Don’t worry about any excess glue as it will not be sticky when dry. To make all the edges lay flat, students gently rub a bit of glue over the top of each piece.3. Messages are added in crayon on the…

  • Metal Tooling Mother’s Day Card

    Kathy Barbro
    12 May 2012 | 11:40 pm
    Gold metal tooling is great material for making textured art. Add Sharpie markers and you have a very expensive looking Mother’s Day card.1. Each student gets a 3" x 5" piece of gold tooling, and place it on a few layers of newspaper. They draw firmly with a dull pencil to engrave the image. 2. Sharpie markers are used to color it in.3. The final art may be mounted on a 6" x 9" folded card using double-sided tape. I recommend a quality card stock because this card is a keeper.
 
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  • The Baby Name Game

    Cathy Resmer
    14 May 2012 | 12:03 pm
    We're all focused on babies this month here at Kids VT. Not only did we just publish our May Baby & Maternity issue, but we're also expecting a bunch of new additions to our Seven Days-Kids VT staff family.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

  • Walking for Williams

    Cathy Resmer
    13 May 2012 | 7:34 pm
    Yesterday, while most of the Kids VT staff was hanging out at Battery Park for Burlington’s Kids Day celebration, my family and I headed to Oakledge Park for Vermont’s second annual Walk for Williams. More than 100 people showed up on a sunny spring Saturday to raise money for the nonprofit Williams Syndrome Association.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

  • Pick up the May Issue

    Kate Laddison
    1 May 2012 | 7:42 am
    May's Kids VT is our Baby & Maternity issue. In it you'll find lots of awww-inspiring content, including a Q & A with a neonatal intensive care unit nurse and birth stories from four fathers in Go Ask Dad.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

  • The Other Mother

    Jaime R. Tibbits, as told to Cathy Resmer
    1 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    A lesbian mom redefines family in Franklin County by Jaime R. Tibbits, as told to Cathy Resmer Before I knew where babies came from, I used to pray at night for God not to give me one. I guess I put two and two together — Mary getting pregnant with Jesus through immaculate conception — so I asked God not to let that happen to me. I always imagined that I would have kids, but I never wanted to be pregnant.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

  • Know Before They Go

    Lindsay J. Westley
    1 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    What questions should you ask before sending a kid to camp? by Lindsay J. Westley Fast-forwarding to summer, your camper-to-be probably has a million questions: Will I make friends? Will there be spiders?… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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  • Google doodle kids and other success stories - Washington Post (blog)

    Google Inc.
    16 May 2012 | 12:32 pm
    Google doodle kids and other success storiesWashington Post (blog)And the kids I meet are enough to restore your faith in kids — and parents and teachers — everywhere. Take Eileen Powell and Johanna Robinson, who are finding out on Thursday if they have won a national competition to create a doodle for Google.and more »

  • Deputies: Fla. mom killed 4 kids, then herself - Salt Lake Tribune

    Google Inc.
    16 May 2012 | 12:36 pm
    The GuardianDeputies: Fla. mom killed 4 kids, then herselfSalt Lake TribuneBy KYLE HIGHTOWER | AP Port St. John, Fla. • In the middle of the night, Tonya Thomas' neighbors awoke to the sound of a gunshot and moments later heard a knock on their door. Three of Thomas' four children were outside, including one who appeared to Fla. mom who killed kids called back children who sought helpDetroit Free Press'I cried so much,' schoolmate says after 4 kids slainCNN (blog)Deputies: Mom killed 4 kids, herselfWJXT JacksonvilleWESH Orlando -TIMEall 908 news articles »

  • US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids - The Associated Press

    Google Inc.
    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    USA TODAYUS lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kidsThe Associated Press"Unfortunately, many, many more parents will be getting bad news," said Rebecca Morley, executive director of the National Center for Healthy Housing, a Maryland-based nonprofit focused on hazards to kids in homes. The standard is for children younger CDC lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in kidsDelmarva Daily TimesU.S. lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in kidsNew York Daily Newsall 155 news articles »

  • Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Judy Hou of Midlothian, VA As Youth ... - MarketWatch (press release)

    Google Inc.
    16 May 2012 | 9:45 am
    Brisbane TimesCampaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Judy Hou of Midlothian, VA As Youth MarketWatch (press release)Judy Hou, 18, of Midlothian, Virginia, has been named the Southern Region Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for her leadership in the fight against tobacco. Judy is being honored at a gala in the nation's capital on Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Nataanii Hatathlie of Kirtland, NM As PR Newswire (press release)Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Gabe Glissmeyer of Salt Lake City, UT As NEWS.GNOM.ES (press release)all 29 news…

  • New Kids on the Block, Curious Hat™ Launch Their First App For iPhone and iPad - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

    Google Inc.
    16 May 2012 | 8:04 am
    New Kids on the Block, Curious Hat™ Launch Their First App For iPhone and iPadSan Francisco Chronicle (press release)This interactive and educational application turns an Apple device's camera into a vacuum that sucks in colors from the real-world environment and helps kids to observe, capture, analyze, catalog and play with colors. Luca Prasso, CEO and co-founder of and more »
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    Kids News

  • U. of Neb. museum to offer bee seminar for kids

    16 May 2012 | 12:26 pm
    The University of Nebraska's State Museum is hosting a program for children and families that will explore the world of honey bees.

  • Stethoscope, doctor, exam

    16 May 2012 | 8:16 am
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released their annual health report for 2011 on Wednesday.

  • Palestinians face hurdles to a greener West Bank

    16 May 2012 | 6:11 am
    In a society preoccupied with the struggle for independence from Israel, protecting the environment has often been sidelined as evidenced by the ubiquitous sight of burning trash and piles of garbage bags on sidewalks in this city of 30,000 north of Jerusalem.

  • Stepmom faces extradition in HI in kids' abduction

    16 May 2012 | 6:11 am
    Hawaii prosecutor Jason Skier says Angela Bryant is due in court Wednesday morning on Hawaii's Big Island for a hearing.

  • Police: FL mom killed her 4 kids

    16 May 2012 | 1:52 am
    Florida police say a Port St. John mother shot and killed her four children early Tuesday morning before turning the gun on herself.
 
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  • Roving around Mars

    adrienne
    15 May 2012 | 10:32 pm
    In about 80 days NASA will land Curosity on Mars. Curiosity is a rover, which is like a scientific vehicle that will zoom over the surface of Mars and discover lots of new exciting things! In preparation scientists have been practicing on Earth with replicas (stunt doubles, maybe?) of Curiosity. They’ve been learning how to control and use the rover in deserts and ice caves and all sorts of weird and tricky situations. Try this game to see how you go driving Curiosity around. We’ve got heaps of books about Mars in the library: You can follow the Curiosity Misson…

  • Kids’ Review by Khaliah

    susannah
    15 May 2012 | 4:53 pm
    Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Greg Heffley’s journal by Jeff Kinney I like the “Wimpy Kids” books because they are awesome. 3 stars. Review by Khaliah of Kilbirnie  

  • May Johnsonville BookSeekers

    debbie
    15 May 2012 | 4:35 pm
    We celebrated New Zealand Sign Language at our BookSeekers meeting this month – so much fun! We were very lucky to have Erich from the New Zealand Deaf Association come along to teach us some simple sign language that we can use everyday. Besides learning some basic signs like hello, thank-you, what and where, we also learnt to finger spell our own names. If you would like to learn how to finger spell check out the NZ Deaf Association for some great instructions. We finished up with a game of hang-man but with a difference. We had to finger spell our letters so there was no talking. I…

  • Kids’ Review by Samuel

    susannah
    14 May 2012 | 4:52 pm
    The Anniversary Legends Series #1: Race at the Rock by Michael Panckridge An awesome sports series from Michael Panckridge, the books follow a competition-crazed school called Sandhurst. The main rivalry is Mitchell against Travis. Each book centres around a different sport and I would recommend it to anyone who is sport frenzied. 4 stars. Review by Samuel

  • Karori BookSeekers May 2012

    raewyn
    13 May 2012 | 7:56 pm
    BookSeekers news: last month we were sad to say goodbye to Zoe my co-presenter but the first item on the agenda this month was to welcome our new presenter, Vanessa. We also welcomed back one of our number, Heather who has amazing pins sticking out of her left arm. Hope it’s better soon Heather! This month we had 18 BookSeekers at the meeting.  We had fun creating some very cool new mythical creatures in our first game.  Look out for the Rabeepua, the Zettephant, the Kigleep and the Crocphantos! The kids also managed to name most of the mythical creatures in our guessing game,…
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    Woo! Jr. Kids Activities Network

  • Plant Life for Kids

    Wendy Piersall
    15 May 2012 | 10:51 am
    A while back, I created a great set of worksheets and printables for teaching kids about the plant life cycle. It also included a mini-book! Here are two more multiple choice worksheets that are great for older children and a good compliment to the first set of class materials. Parts of Plants Worksheet Plant Life Worksheet Plant Life Cycle Sequence Plant Life Mini Book You might also like these printable worm alphabet letters or these easy tissue paper flowers, too!

  • Easy Kid’s Biology Experiment: Sprouting Food

    Wendy Piersall
    14 May 2012 | 12:31 pm
    Teach Your Kids Where Their Food Comes From When I started writing for Classroom Jr., I asked some of my teacher and homeschooler friends what types of things would be most useful for them.  One of the responses I got was that because budgets are so tight, it’s pretty hard to find science experiments that are both accessible and affordable.  That’s exactly why one of my very first posts was Six Inexpensive Science Experiments for Kids (And Where to Find More). So, now wherever I travel around the web, I always keep my eyes open for new ideas that fit in with this need.  While surfing…

  • Toddler Friendly Gardening

    Wendy Piersall
    10 May 2012 | 9:57 am
    Toddler Friendly Gardening 3 years ago, I never would have believed that I would have a child and that BABY would have her own garden.  Parenting is eye opening in so many ways and this Spring, I learned that my 2.5 year old can handle her own garden! Related Pages: Make Garden Markers, Bird Feeder Craft, Kids Stick Crafts Whether you have 10 acres or only a back patio, you easily create a TODDLER GARDEN. My top choice for a toddler’s first crop:  POTATOES!   Potato Plant in Our Garden   Potatoes are hardy, plentiful and practically foolproof!  They grow quickly and can be…

  • Brave Set to Release on June 22

    Wendy Piersall
    9 May 2012 | 9:24 am
    Disney / Pixar's Brave Coming Soon in June 2012 I have yet to take my four-year-old to a movie in a theatre, but this may very well be the one that makes it happen.  Disney/Pixar is releasing Brave at the end of June, and it looks like it’s going to be a good one.  Just the visuals alone have been enough to suck me in, and I’m pretty much smitten with the red-haired heroine of this female-centered story.  I hear it’s supposed to be a bit dark—more in line with old-school fairy tales, though—so I’ll probably have to see it first to determine if it’s suitable for my little…

  • Preschool Science Lesson: Nature Observation Baskets

    Wendy Piersall
    8 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    A beach theme is just one approach to take with your nature observation basket. I loved this nature basket idea from Pink and Green Mama so much that not only did we set one up at our house, but we even expounded on it.  This is a great way to bring some nature into the classroom, as well as to practice those observation skills that are so important for science fundamentals. Related Pages: Kids Beach Crafts, Fall Leaf Crafts, Stick Crafts The basic idea is to have a specific basket into which you put a variety of nature-related items, along with a magnifying glass.  There’s pretty…
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    Toddler Activities from Familyeducation.com

  • Silly Stuff

    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    To encourage your baby's sense of humor, notice what she finds funny and repeat it.

  • Nature Bracelet

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    While playing outdoors, your toddler can make a nature bracelet, with the aid of some tape.

  • Magnet Play

    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    This quiet activity can keep little fingers busy with magnets, while you are preparing dinner.

  • City Circles

    13 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Your kids don't need anything more than a map and a sharp eye to have fun with this skill-building activity.

  • Bubble Fun

    12 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Make a bubble pipe with some drinking straws and tape, and let your toddler blow bubbles outside.
 
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    K-5 Activities from Familyeducation.com

  • Guess That Sound

    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Bring the family together with a simple game of guessing sounds.

  • Pressed Flower Card

    15 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    In this craft activity, your child presses flowers and then uses them to make cards for someone special.

  • Paper Tower

    14 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    In this science activity, children experiment with different ways to make a tower out of paper and paper clips.

  • Family Movie Time

    13 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Work together with your child to plan a family movie night with this fun activity.

  • Get the Picture?

    12 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Keep your kids guessing with this partial picture game.
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  • Mattresses Might Improve Your Sleep; They’ll Probably Ruin Your Sex Life

    Deborah Dunham
    16 May 2012 | 11:20 am
    Which would you rather have: good sleep or good sex? This is the dilemma that many couples are facing when it comes time to buy a new mattress. It seems that sales of those super-plush mattresses are on the rise, and with good reason–we sleep better on them. But, according to a recent Barron’s report, they also have a serious downside–bad sex. New York sex therapist Sari Eckler explained it best to Barron’s: There’s a lack of resistance for the knees and feet. And whoever is on the bottom is sinking into the bed. Or, as an owner of one of these plush mattresses…

  • Weight Watchers’ Weigh-Ins Need To Stop

    Deborah Dunham
    16 May 2012 | 9:04 am
    I recently attended a local Weight Watchers meeting to speak about an upcoming charity walk/bike ride. Much to my surprise, when I walked in, the receptionist at the front table asked if I “needed to be weighed.” No, I don’t “need” to be weighed, I told her. No one “needs” to be weighed. To me, weighing people in public is just offensive and humiliating. And it goes against everything I believe in about how to get people healthy. I get that Weight Watchers is all about helping people lose weight. Really, I do. But I don’t believe in scales. As a…

  • Afternoon Links: 50 Awesome Pre- And Post-Workout Snacks

    Blisstree Staff
    15 May 2012 | 3:30 pm
    • Fuel your body with these yummy snacks for both before and after your workout (Greatist) • Achieve the perfect lunge with this tutorial (HuffPost Healthy Living) • What’s the favorite clothing line for athletic celebs? Hint: it’s not lululemon (Well & Good) • True or false: the best facial cleansers really sold on drugstore shelves (Vital Juice) • Yes, it’s true–you really do eat more junk food in the wee hours (Grist) • These common running ailments can sideline your workouts–learn more about them to keep yourself healthy (FitSugar) Post from:…

  • FDA Pushes Back New Sunscreen Guidelines (So Consumers Will Be Protected…Next Winter)

    Briana Rognlin
    15 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    Last summer, the FDA gave sunscreen manufacturers a new set of sunscreen label guidelines—which included updates to better protect consumers—but last week, they announced that they’d pushed back the deadline another six months. So labels should be more accurate by…next winter. The new label requirements would require a standardized test for products labelled “broad spectrum,” to indicate that they protect against both UVA and UVB rays. They would also bar companies from using the terms “sweat-proof” and “waterproof” (to dispell…

  • Afternoon Links: Stop Side-Stitches Once And For All

    Blisstree Staff
    14 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    • Plenty of runners are plagued by side-stitches–here’s how to banish them forever (Runner’s World) • Looking to cut back on your carb intake? Here are 15 fresh ideas for how to go bread-free (FitSugar) • Being eaten up by allergies might mean more than sneezing and wheezing–seasonal allergies could lead to weight gain (Women’s Health) • We know you’re busy, so here are four 4-minute workouts to squeeze in (FitBottomed Girls) • Do vitamins and supplements actually work? HuffPo is on the case (HuffPost Healthy Living) • Prepare food like…
 
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  • Wilde Wednesday Naturally Beautiful

    Char
    16 May 2012 | 9:02 am
    Pin itThe last few days the American Girl dolls have had all the attention – between the announcement of the new historical character Caroline Abbott to the arrival of McKenna and the making of her vault – but now it’s time to focus your attention on something truly stunning – Ellowyne Wilde! One of our frequent contributors, Madelon, treated herself to an Ellowyne for Mother’s Day. She got Check on Me – who has blonde rooted hair and painted green eyes. I look forward to seeing more photos of this beauty as she settles into her new home. A few weeks ago…

  • American Girl Books Giveaway to Kick Off Readapalooza

    Char
    16 May 2012 | 8:16 am
    Pin itUPDATED WITH WINNERS!! The winner of the three McKenna books is Christina from http://bigworldandmypower.blogspot.com/. The winner of The Hidden Gold is Jen. The winner of the ISU Behind the Scenes book is Kaylee and the winner of The Smart Girls Guide to Liking Themselves is Agbittybaby. Summer is almost here and one of my kids’ favorite ways to spend their summer days is curled up with a good book! American Girl thinks that’s a great idea, too. They sent me a box of American Girl books to use as giveaways to Doll Diaries readers – we will actually have FOUR winners!

  • New American Girl Historical will be Caroline Abbott

    Char
    15 May 2012 | 2:08 pm
    Pin itUPDATE 5/14/2012 - American Girl posted on their Facebook page today that the new historical character for 2012 will be named Caroline Abbott along with the image below: And here is the cover of her craft book: Obviously no photo of her but the flower basket is interesting. UPDATED: We have a possible new clue… It has been rumored for a while that the new American Girl historical character will be named Caroline, but we have no official confirmation of that yet. According to the website, Goodreads, her name is Caroline. Again, we don’t know if they are just using a code name…

  • How to Make a Gymnastics Vault for Dolls

    Char
    15 May 2012 | 11:33 am
    Pin itOf all the furniture and accessories that are available for dolls, the gymnastics equipment for American Girl of the Year McKenna has got to be my all time favorite. So, I might be a bit biased – I was a gymnastics coach for many years (26 to be exact) and my daughter has been a gymnast from the time she could walk. We got McKenna’s bar and beam as soon as they came out and the girls love them, but McKenna is missing something – her vault! In her books, McKenna is working towards the Level 4 team. In the US, Level 4 gymnasts compete vault on a large mat system and do a…

  • So What Was In The Mystery Boxes?

    Char
    14 May 2012 | 12:58 pm
    Pin itI just love, love, love seeing photos of our prizes once they make it to our winners homes. Katie and Lissy were two of the three Mystery Prize box winners I awarded for taking the time to fill out the Doll Diaries survey. All three Mystery Prize boxes had different things in them, but you can see there were some similarities. Lissy’s box had an American Girl Washington DC t-shirt in it, plus some mini stickers, bunny slippers from Springfield Dolls and sunglasses. Katie’s dolls got a bathing suit from Springfield Dolls. Katie’s dolls also got pink fuzzy slippers, pink…
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  • Girls Soccer Second Only to Football in Concussion Numbers

    Char
    10 May 2012 | 5:43 am
    The numbers are staggering and heartbreaking – girls soccer players are treated for so many concussions each year that they are second only to football among youth athletes. A concussion is a brain injury and the easiest way I can explain it is if you were to take a block of jello and put it in a container then drop it you will see it stays primarily as it bounces of the walls of its container, but do it too many times and the jello does break down. And girls are actually more susceptible to concussions than boys, due in part to anatomy and inherent neck strength – according to a…

  • Highlights from the P&G UK Video Series on Mums of Olympians

    Char
    9 May 2012 | 8:02 am
    Motherhood transcends geography, cultures and generations. There have been sports moms since the beginning of time and in this week leading up to Mother’s Day in the United States, I just can’t help but to share the touching stories, wisdom, tenacity and true love of sports moms everywhere through this series of short videos put together by Procter & Gamble (P&G) who are “Proud Sponsors of Moms.” In this compilation of the Mother’s of the United Kingdom’s Olympians (including Jessica Ennis, Victoria Pendleton and Paula Radcliffe), there are some…

  • Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson’s Mom on Raising An Olympian

    Char
    8 May 2012 | 12:21 pm
    Procter & Gamble has released some new videos honoring sports Moms after the success of their Thank You Mom commercial (ok, they were probably all planned out together). Anyhow, I just watched the video segment featuring Shawn Johnson and her Mom and found it very refreshing. In the segment Shawn’s mom talks about everything from keeping a balance to not being “THAT MOM” – you know the pushy one who thinks their child is the next Olympian and how she has been their for Shawn every step of the way in her gymnastics journey.  Add to it all, the adorable footage of…

  • Who Will Make The USA Gymnastics Olympic Team in 2012?

    Char
    4 May 2012 | 12:06 pm
    The question as to which gymnasts will be on the 2012 Olympic team for the USA is still to be decided – with Visa National Championships and the Olympic Trials still weeks away – however, if you take a look at the album USA Gymnastics recently posted on Facebook in conjunction with the United States Olympic Committee’s Raise Our Flag campaign, you can get a pretty good idea of who USAG thinks is in the running. Starting in the upper left corner: Alexandra (Aly) Raisman – 2011 World Championships team gold medalist and floor exercise bronze medalist Jordyn Wieber…

  • Asics GEL-Noosa Tri 7 – Where Function Meets FUNKY

    Char
    4 May 2012 | 10:02 am
    I was at my daughter’s swim meet a few weeks ago when I saw this woman wearing the most colorful running shoes I can remember seeing in a LONG time! Having been an Asics fan since I got my first pair during high school cross country almost 30 years ago, I had to find out where I could get these! These cool shoes are ASICS – GEL-Noosa Tri 7 (Neon Pink/Coral/Noosa Glow) – Footwear and they are designed to be a lightweight training or racing shoe perfect for triathletes. They have speed lacing and no-slip footbeds and are designed to be comfortable with or without socks.
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  • Simple Zoo Animal Pictures to Color

    Randa
    12 May 2012 | 10:25 am
    Today I have some cute and simple zoo animal coloring pages for your kids to enjoy. These simple shapes will allow for lots of creativity and some letter learning as well. There are 3 zoo animals to... Click the title above to take you directly to the full article at FreeStuff4Kids.net, and a big THANK YOU for subscribing!

  • Practice Cutting With Scissors

    Randa
    21 Apr 2012 | 10:48 pm
    Learning to use scissors is hard! But kids love to cut paper don’t they? Here’s a printable scissors practice sheet to help your little people learn to use them. Click here to open and... Click the title above to take you directly to the full article at FreeStuff4Kids.net, and a big THANK YOU for subscribing!

  • Easter Activities and Coloring Sheets

    Randa
    2 Apr 2012 | 12:15 pm
    ‘Tis the season for resurrection, not only in nature, but primarily in the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday.  Easter eggs are always one of the highlights of the... Click the title above to take you directly to the full article at FreeStuff4Kids.net, and a big THANK YOU for subscribing!

  • Fun Yarn Art Flowers

    Randa
    15 Mar 2012 | 7:59 pm
    Springtime is the perfect season for flower art projects. If your child is excited by the warmer days of spring, why not help him or her create some beautiful yarn art flowers to herald in the... Click the title above to take you directly to the full article at FreeStuff4Kids.net, and a big THANK YOU for subscribing!

  • Easter Word Search

    Randa
    13 Mar 2012 | 12:05 pm
    Here’s a fun activity sheet for Easter! Hope you enjoy this word search and enjoy celebrating Easter. Click the title above to take you directly to the full article at FreeStuff4Kids.net, and a big THANK YOU for subscribing!
 
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  • Cowardice

    15 May 2012 | 6:31 pm
    I proctored our state end of course biology state exam today.At least somebody's profiting from all thisI watched the passive resignation of young adults who finished a pointless section in less than half the time allotted, then sat there on a mid-May morning.They were polite--they've been trained to be.They were silent--they've been coerced to be.They were compliant--it's what we want them to be.I felt dirty.I went home and planted a few moonflower seeds I had soaked overnight.So it wasn't a totally wasted day.By KeepOpera, CC 3.0But I had no right, none of us do, to subject children to a…

  • NGSS: Meet the new boss

    13 May 2012 | 8:36 am
    This is too much science for one post--I'll get around to splitting it up but wanted to toss it out there now since we only have 3 weeks to comment on the proposed standards. Meet the new bossSame as the old bossI've started plowing through the  Next Generation Science Standards draft.We, the public, have all of three weeks to comment on a document so confusing it comes with an article and a video on how to read the document. When you get to the document, you get 87 pages of color-coded (at least 9 shades at my count and I'm color-blind) jargon with DRAFT splashed across each page.You…

  • Light again

    10 May 2012 | 8:09 pm
    May 11th is special to me--we're in the sunlight now, and will be for 3 months.This was written a year ago, and it works again today. We only get so many Msys in a lifetime. "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution."Theodosius DobzhanskyI should be crafting a descent with modification (misnamed "evolution") exam.Descent with modification is the heart of biology. Without it, a world with red-lipped batfish, roly-polies, and humans makes no sense, no matter how clever God pretends to be.Without it, nothing in biology makes sense. Nothing.Seems sacrilegious to test it…

  • Hubris and humility

    9 May 2012 | 9:46 pm
    The primary social consideration for savants is purely and simply one of professional duty. Savants are people who are paid to manufacture science; they are expected to manufacture some; they feel it is their duty to manufacture some....The spirit of truth is nowadays almost absent from religion and from science and from the whole of thought.Simone Weil, The Need for RootsAny chance of me becoming a researcher ended the moment I pulled the head off a living cricket under a dissecting scope because, well, I was told to. And now I teach my lambs about DNA polymerases before they can see the…

  • I've been slimed

    8 May 2012 | 6:11 pm
    Every day I am asked what the secret is to ensuring every child in New Jersey graduates from high school ready for college and career, and I always have one simple response – outstanding teachers.I do not  doubt that you have "one simple response"--I do doubt your sincerity.At a small meeting last spring among a few other teachers, and the Governor himself, you said that teachers were the most important factor affecting student success.I said, perhaps a bit too pointedly (politeness is not my strong suit), that teachers are the most important factor in the building, but that poverty…
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  • Soccer Workout: Prepare to Succeed

    SensoryEdge
    15 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    Whether your children play soccer on a school team or as a hobby, using soccer workouts specifically designed for the sport will help them improve stamina, conditioning, and skill to accelerate their game as they play. If your kids  play soccer competitively, these workouts are even more important to help them train efficiently to boost performance the next time they hit the pitch. Although soccer primarily uses the lower body, it pays to condition with a full body workout routine to provide balance and get even more powerful results:·        …

  • Sensory Processing Disorder - Part 2

    SensoryEdge
    11 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    We all have sensory qualities that make us who we are. However, when these neurological qualities interrupt our participation in life in a negative way, it should be recognized and accommodated. There are many children with an array of diagnoses that are subject to sensory hyper - or hypo-sensitivities, motor difficulties, and social differences including Autism and Aspergers, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disabilities, Anxiety, and many other Developmental Disabilities.Why not make their clothing possess some of the very neuroscience qualities that could help enhance their social and emotional…

  • Sensory Processing Disorder - Part 1

    SensoryEdge
    8 May 2012 | 9:02 pm
    The following article is a reprint written by Susan Donohoe. She's the owner of Kozie Clothing, the newest line of compression and weighted clothing that can be found at SensoryEdgeMany Children with Aspergers experience sensory processing difficulties or sensory processing disorder (SPD). Sensory Processing is the neurological processing and interpretation of sensation within one’s own body and from the environment. In short, it is the brain’s organization and interpretation of the sensory input from everyday use. This is a complex interrelationship of processes, hence the term sensory…

  • Helping Kids Focus on Tasks. It's All in the Details!

    SensoryEdge
    30 Apr 2012 | 6:43 pm
    As a parent, I continuously struggle with teaching my kids to focus on tasks I give them. Then, one day, I realized that with a little variation I can teach my kids to focus as well. If you are a parent who goes around picking up after your kids and constantly telling them what to do next, then read on.A Word of Caution:Now you may have noticed that I wrote “struggle” and not “struggled” in my opening sentence. Unlike adults kids will take some time to grasp the concept, so it is an ongoing effort. I am also, not a child psychologist and nor do I claim to have any such training. I am…

  • New from KidKraft. Kids Outdoor Furniture

    SensoryEdge
    27 Apr 2012 | 3:34 pm
    KidKraft is known for its great kids table and chair sets, toy boxes and other pieces of children's furniture. What many KidKraft fans don't know is that they've been expanding their outdoor furniture selection in the last few years. Spring 2012 is no exception.  The selection of new items includes tables with striped umbrellas, a sling chair, folding camping chairs (great when you're roasting marshmallows), and a very cool sandbox with sun shade. These items are all very affordable and have free shipping.KidKraft Outdoor FurnitureTo extend the life of your outdoor furniture, we…
 
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  • It's Just Facial Flushing

    30 Apr 2012 | 2:50 pm
    Side effects from medicines may be expected, but they are not always pleasant, especially when they affect your appearances. Sometimes they can be avoided; other times you learn to deal with them. Either way, you want to monitor for them, especially if you are on other medicines that may increase your risk for these side effects or the condition you are treating already may worsen with the new

  • Going Under

    12 Apr 2012 | 11:11 am
    My 6-year-old daughter just went in for surgery about 15 minutes ago. She had chosen me as the parent who gets to watch her fall asleep with the laughing gas. I was fine with that, because I did that with my son when he went in a couple of years ago. They had "Finding Nemo" playing so the mask did not phase him, and he quickly went out. This time, there was no TV playing. She got up on the table

  • A Kid's Advice: "Run for your eyes!"

    18 May 2011 | 8:15 am
    "Run for your eyes!" my daughter cried as I sprinted back into the house from the playground last Monday. Normally that line would tickle me; my daughter's friend thought that was the actual line and introduced us to it. I wasn't laughing this time, because it was true; I had to run to save my eyes.My seasonal allergies had been pretty much under control until last Monday when I sat outside to

  • Timing is Key

    16 Feb 2011 | 1:35 am
    Having knowledge about common childhood infections does not mean that I always know when to bring my children in to the pediatrician when they have signs and symptoms of colds. In fact, there have been a few times when I knew the cause was viral and there would be nothing for the pediatrician to offer, but I made an appointment anyway. I needed to prove to myself that that was the case and

  • "Isn't he a little young to see the dentist?"

    2 Jun 2010 | 4:28 pm
    Not too long ago, I blogged about my son's decaying teeth from breast milk. We just finished a series of visits to remove the decay and then place crowns on his four front teeth. He was a champ overall, despite waterfalls of tears. However, every morning he has been asking, "No doctor? No doctor?" The poor boy has suffered through immunizations, local anesthetic injections, drilling, and
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  • Adventures of Man in the Can - Ch 17 - The Great Exodus - The River

    8 May 2012 | 3:21 pm
    The Man in the Can and the animals from the park begin their trip down the river to the safe place found by the scout birds. What will be waiting for them on their journey? MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast GREAT DEALS FOR LISTENERS! CLICK BELOW Save 10% on all your pet's needs at PetMeds.com Up to 20% off on great athletic gear at Eastbay.com Save 15% on your favorite stuff at Footlocker.com Save 20% on your flower order with FTD Fluerop.com Save $10 off your next order from PetCareRX.com

  • Harold - The Daily News

    8 May 2012 | 2:41 pm
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  • Harold - The Only Choice

    26 Apr 2012 | 2:28 pm
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  • Adventures of Man in the Can - Ch 16 - The Great Exodus - A Call in the Dark

    18 Apr 2012 | 9:01 pm
    The Man in the Can and the squirrels become more and more lost in the sewers. It is becoming dark and about to rain. Will Banty the Mouse and the rescue teams find them in time?Listen in and find out what happens on today's episode of the Adventures of Man in the Can. MP3 File - Click Here to Download Podcast GREAT DEALS FOR LISTENERS! CLICK BELOWSave 10% on all your pet's needs at PetMeds.com Up to 20% off on great athletic gear at Eastbay.comSave 15% on your favorite stuff at Footlocker.comSave 20% on your flower order with FTD Fluerop.com Save $10 off your next order from PetCareRX.com

  • Harold - Washing it Down

    18 Apr 2012 | 8:30 pm
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  • Mother’s Day Flowerpot

    jenniferhazard
    10 May 2012 | 3:43 pm
    The kids have a stockpile of Highlights High Five magazines on their bookshelf. On rainy days, they’ll often revisit those magazines in search of an easy craft project. CP#1 and #2 wanted to try the Patchwork Flowerpot in the July 2011 issue, so we gave the project a go. All you need is a small terracotta pot, fabric glue (we like Aleene’s), paintbrushes, and fabric scraps. MP recommends cutting the scraps with fabric scissors in small squares ahead of time, and covering your table with newspaper or a vinyl mat. The kids glued the fabric pieces on their pots one square at a time.

  • What a Mom Wants

    jenniferhazard
    4 May 2012 | 1:25 pm
    MP will admit it, she loves Mother’s Day. It’s like having a birthday all over again. She’s treated to breakfast in the morning, homemade cards from the kids, and the family road trip of her choice. Sometimes, if she’s been an especially good Mom, there might be a small gift waiting for her at the kitchen table. There are a few beautiful items that are on her wish list this year. Her dream gift is a bag from Michelle Rose of Minka in Kennebunkport. MP has long coveted Michelle’s artfully designed leather handbag, but now Minka is offering a sleek looking shopper, too. Decisions!

  • Giveaway Winner & Sweet Nursery Prints

    jenniferhazard
    30 Apr 2012 | 12:44 pm
    Congratulations to lucky #5… Suzanne Lafreniere, who wins a VW Bus onesie from The Wishing Elephant! Thanks to everyone who entered our Friday Flash Giveaway. With a new nephew on the way, MP has baby on the brain lately. MP thinks this wonderful print from Hop Skip Jump Paper might be just the thing for his nursery. A sweet sentiment for MP's nephew to be in New Jersey. Of course, if your little one was born in Maine, MP loves this print from My Roots. Happy gifting! xo, MP

  • Friday Flash Giveaway

    jenniferhazard
    27 Apr 2012 | 9:41 am
    MP’s sister is having a baby in August. As you can well imagine, MP is so excited to have a new nephew! The baby shower is fast approaching and MP has been on the look out for some unique handmade gifts. While searching Pinterest, she discovered Carolyn Caffelle from The Wishing Elephant. The talented, New England mom was featured on the Martha Stewart Show last October for her adorable sushi costumes. Carolyn also makes the cutest cotton bodysuits for babies in all kinds of creative designs—from hamburgers and French fries (for twins) to these irresistible Love Bus onesies. Carolyn's…

  • Pirate Play at Winslow Park

    jenniferhazard
    16 Apr 2012 | 3:42 pm
    We’re traveling this week, but MP has been thinking about some special things to do when we return. Not long ago, we discovered this beautiful new pirate ship at Winslow Park in Freeport. The tremendous, wooden play structure is designed for hours of imaginative play. From the bow of the ship, kids have a wonderful view of Casco Bay. CP#1 makes her best pirate face from the hull of the ship. In addition to the pirate ship, Winslow Park has trails to explore, a family-friendly beach, picnic tables, and another big playground area. The park has always been one of our favorite places to…
 
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    Playground Confidential

  • The Beaches

    rebecca
    14 May 2012 | 11:31 pm
    Sometimes in the summer the kids and I will pick up Ed from work and then drive right across town to the east-end Beaches for dinner and a stroll on the boardwalk. We do it when it’s easier than facing the throng of late rush hour traffic heading west. I do it when I just [...]

  • Off With Their Heads

    rebecca
    11 May 2012 | 3:40 am
    “Mommy? Is my tiara on upside down again?” I let out a long sigh of resignation. “No, sweetie. It’s right side up. And … And it looks lovely.” She skips over to the mirror to admire herself. “I’m being a princess.” “That’s fine, Irene. You can pretend to be a princess if you want.” “I [...]

  • On Not Keeping Up At All Oh God Please Help

    rebecca
    8 May 2012 | 12:31 pm
    Life is a complete scramble right now. It’s not just the mad rush to cram lunch in my kids’ faces and pack Colum a snack and get everybody out the door in time to catch the school bus every single day. It’s not just the trying to get a six year old out of a [...]
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  • Barbie is Wearing Shoes – Dozens of Them

    Chance Kinney
    16 May 2012 | 12:57 am
    One of the latest Barbie dolls features Barbie wearing dozens of shoes at once, but don’t worry – she didn’t take an unfortunate trip into a nuclear waste repository. Shoe Obsession Barbie sees Barbie clad in a white tulle bubble dress filled at the bottom with Barbie-sized stilettos, while wearing a necklace also adorned with high heels. The shoes come in yellow, black, pink, and purple, but they’re sewn in, so Shoe Obsession Barbie is going to be stuck in the shoes she’s boxed in with. Shoe Obsession Barbie is selling now from Barbie Collector for a little…

  • KAOS Cyclops Starts the Water Balloon Wars Anew

    Chance Kinney
    15 May 2012 | 12:25 am
    Summer’s a little over a month away, and hey, electricity costs are getting high. Kids are going to need to rediscover the old ways of cooling off – namely, getting each other soaking wet. The KAOS Cyclops does that to a range of 100 feet. It’s a water balloon launcher that basically amounts to a souped up slingshot, guaranteeing impact for maximum soaking. Also included is a plastic scoop that can hold ammunition on the go. The box comes with 50 biodegradable water balloons, which will make clean-up a little more eco-friendly. The KAOS Cyclops is selling on the Imperial Toy…

  • FyrFlyz Put Concert Light Shows to Shame

    Chance Kinney
    14 May 2012 | 1:10 am
    If your kids want to make their own dazzling light shows on the cheap, check out the 2012 line of FyrFlyz, from Star Entertainment. These FyrFlyz feature a goggles-shaped piece of plastic that house different colored LED lights. There are two strings attached to the plastic part – using those, kids can swing the lights around and alter the shape of the lights by tightening or loosening the strings. With a little creativity, kids can use FyrFlyz to create tons of shapes and effects as the lights swing about rapidly. And again, that light show comes very cheap. You can get a set of…

  • Kids Will Have a Blast With the Nerf Super Soaker Lightning Storm

    Chance Kinney
    11 May 2012 | 12:32 am
    Nerf is stepping up their game when it comes to Super Soakers – now, kids can hose each other down with motorized hand cannons of water power. The Nerf Super Soaker Lightning Storm comes equipped with a pretty hefty water drum that should extend the epic battles that will no doubt take hold of your neighborhood. Should that drum go dry, not to worry – you can always buy extra water clips for extra ammo on the go. The motorized blasting mechanism, with a range of 25 feet, will mean bad news (and soaked clothes) for anyone on the receiving end of the Lightning Storm, while an…

  • Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece Gets Kids Jamming

    Chance Kinney
    10 May 2012 | 2:02 am
    Sesame Street: Elmo’s Musical Monsterpiece is a new game for the Nintendo Wii and DS that will hit stores in June of this year. Kids will be able to rock out with their favorite Sesame Street characters, engaging in activities that promote musical creativity and dancing. The game also manages to throw in a few activities designed to foster development of math skills through connections between math and music. The in-game music comes from eclectic Los Angeles band Ozomatli, who use a wide range of styles in their music – ideal for kids who need a lot of variety. Ozomatli is also no…
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  • KH Gears Headquarters - China

    14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    The interior of the headquarters for KH Gears exudes a sense of engine power, industry and technology. One can almost hear the metallic rumble of massive machinery, toiling tirelessly in a massive engine room somewhere in the not-so-distant future. The 855 square-meter (about 9,200 sq.ft.) first phase of the 5,300 square-meter (about 57,000 sq.ft.) industrial laboratory and office space of one of the world’s largest gear producers, opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China, in December 2011. The remainder of the space will be developed along the same design guidelines in 2013. Hong-Kong-based…

  • Rokeby Studios: Melbourne

    13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    We think Rokeby studios in Melbourne's Collingwood could be a portent of things to come: the designer photographer's space. Photographer Mariija Ivkovic wasn't happy with the spaces she shot in. They didn't reflect the creative spirit she wanted her work to imbue. So she created the space herself. Joining forces with photographer Lachlan Moore she dug out a warehouse space to create a smattering of studios that now house two architecturally designed chameleon SMEG-stocked kitchens, a salon with a fully plumbed hair basin, a cafe area, board room, client “snug” and, of course,…

  • Pointillist Power

    12 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Pencils, pegboards, pins, pixels — we’ve been fascinated for a long time by the notion of creating big things from tiny parts. Hiding the image in plain site. Creating pointillist art with physical objects. So whenever we see yet another iteration of this idea, we pay attention. Apparently, Stockholm-based photographer Philip Karlberg has also been twirling his pencils for some time, and now all that toying has resulted in a photo shoot for Plaza Magazine. Karlberg’s six famous sunglass wearers were created using 1,200 sticks and photographed over six days. From top: Karl…

  • Utah Tourism Montgomery Tunnel Installation

    11 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) riders face an unexpected scene at the Montgomery Street Station. With a clever 3D illustration, the station’s tunnel is reborn as one of Utah’s scenic icons – the Delicate Arch in Arches National Park – Watch commuters experiencing the installation. This ad is part of the Utah Office of Tourism’s (UOT) $2.2 million regional spring/summer Utah Life Elevated® campaign and it will stay in place till the end of June. It was created by UOT’s ad agency of the record for the past seven year, Salt Lake…

  • TCH Design Competition - A Call For Designer Inflatables!

    2 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    It is time to save inflatables from death by boredom, and elevate them to must-have designer experiences! We are talking about enhancing the way adults enjoy playing in the water, although even kids will find a designer inflatable quite a refreshing experience! What if a designer hotel or resort had amazing, on-brand  inflatables in the pool, or on the beach, available for guests to enjoy, take pictures of, share with their networks? We are looking for architectural, playful, cool, imaginative, never-before-seen designer ideas for inflatables. Show us what you can do. Show us how far we…
 
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  • How Dishwashers and Microwaves Differ in the Way They Heat Plastic

    Alicia
    30 Apr 2012 | 9:00 pm
    It may not be the most popular recommendation I’ve ever made, but at this point in my research, I don’t have an issue with washing dishes on the top rack of a non-commercial dishwasher.  I do, however, recommend against microwaving plastic. I’ve been asked hundreds of times why in the world I’m okay with dishwashers, [...]

  • Eco+Logical: Mission Possible

    Alicia
    26 Apr 2012 | 11:23 am
    You already know that we’re serious about raising healthy kids the natural way.  And while one of our passions will always be researching safer plastics, we’ve been working to broaden the scope of The Soft Landing to include more topics, such as natural remedies, DIY tips, real food and local, sustainable living. Bet you’re wondering [...]

  • The Dangers of Corn in Your Child’s Diet

    Alicia
    21 Apr 2012 | 3:58 pm
    Expert Guest Article by Chef Becky Ross Corn is everywhere in the American diet, from soft drinks to baked goods to sauces and dressings. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS), corn starch and MSG are some of worst. My personal experience with eliminating corn began after I had become gluten and dairy free for over 7 [...]

  • Campbell’s Responds to Concerned Parents and Commits to Removing BPA from Cans

    Alicia
    6 Mar 2012 | 7:00 am
    It felt like a rumor when I first heard it. The All-American soup company going BPA-free? But it's true. And I can't tell you how much I'm savoring the parent-driven, grassroots movement that created the kind of change that legislation often can't.

  • Is the Arsenic Found in Organic Brown Rice Syrup Based Baby Formulas Dangerous?

    Alicia
    17 Feb 2012 | 2:31 pm
    A new study found that certain baby formulas containing organic brown rice syrup have 20-30 times more inorganic arsenic than those without the ingredient. The levels were significantly higher than the acceptable limits set for water by the EPA. The Dartmouth researchers said that rice takes up the natural arsenic from the soil, so brown rice syrup can have high arsenic concentrations whether the rice is grown organically or not. Inorganic arsenic exposure through ingestion has been linked to cancer of the skin, bladder, liver, and lung. And as you know, babies are especially vulnerable to…
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    MyBrownBaby

  • Speaking of Breastfeeding, Alicia Keys Says No One Told Her About the Pain

    Denene@MyBrownBaby
    16 May 2012 | 8:34 am
    Alicia Keys sat down with Amanda de Cadenet just a few days before Mother’s Day to talk about body image, motherhood and even sex. The usually private Keys opened up on an episode of the new Lifetime... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Halle Berry Wants President Obama To Stop Paparazzi On the School Pick-up Line

    Denene@MyBrownBaby
    16 May 2012 | 8:23 am
    Halle Berry is ticked that paparazzi got way too close to her and her daughter, Nahla, last week while she was picking her child up from school—so much so that she’s thinking about tapping into... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Maternity Leave Laws: The Best and Worst States For Working Moms

    Denene@MyBrownBaby
    16 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    So basically, it sucks to be a working mom in America. That’s according to a new report by The National Partnership for Women & Families, which handed out “F” grades to 18 states for failing to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • What’s In a Baby Name? For Some of Them, No Interview

    Denene@MyBrownBaby
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    By NICK CHILES The Social Security Administration released the list of top baby names for 2011 and as I perused the list, I thought about the oft-repeated line among black parents when it comes to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Jada Pinkett-Smith Explains Willow Smith’s Independence, Quirkiness In Red Table Talk Series

    Denene@MyBrownBaby
    14 May 2012 | 9:17 am
    During my Mother’s Day yesterday, I was taking a much-needed book writing break and tooling around on the internet when I stumbled on Jada Pinkett-Smith’s new Red Table Talk project, a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
 
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    The Kid's Fun Review

  • Classic Battleship Movie Edition Review~ Games We Love

    Linette
    16 May 2012 | 7:51 am
    I remember playing Classic Battleship when I was a kid with my aunts at my grandma’s house. They always seemed to find and sink my Battleships! Now there’s a new version, Classic Battleship Movie Edition, to celebrate the new Battleship movie hitting theaters this weekend. We recently had a chance to check out the new [...]

  • Man Cave Father’s Day Giveaway

    Linette
    14 May 2012 | 11:03 am
    It’s time to start focusing on the dad’s out there! Father’s Day will be here before you know it! One thing most men have in common is their Man Cave! I know my husband has his in the barn, lol. It’s their retreat where they like to go to “get away from it all.” Some [...]

  • 10 Kids Summer Outdoor Fun Ideas

    Linette
    11 May 2012 | 1:09 pm
    I can’t believe summer is almost here! My son is out of school in just a couple weeks, so I’ve been looking for some kids summer outdoor fun ideas. Summer always seems to fly by so fast once it hits, so we’ve been trying to plan our summer fun strategy. I want to keep him [...]

  • Happy Mother’s Day From Disney Pixar’s Brave

    Linette
    11 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    Today I have a Mother’s Day wish to share with you from Disney Pixar’s Brave. It’s a heartwarming clip of Merida with her mom, and how they grew to respect each other as she got older. I think that’s very true in many cases. When you’re younger (or at least a teenager) you tend to [...]

  • Kre-O Battleship Combat Chopper ~ Toys We Love

    Linette
    10 May 2012 | 10:01 pm
    My son is super excited for the premiere of Battleship on the big screen, so when I told him we were going to get a KRE-O Battleship set and have the chance to check out the classic Battleship game from Hasbro of course he was excited! As soon as the package came in the mail [...]
 
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    Adults: I Believe in Me, EQ Blog

  • Forbes Magazine "Intelligence is overrated!"

    [Your Name Here]
    14 May 2012 | 3:50 pm
    It was my delight to see Forbes article declaring that EQ is more important than IQ! http://www.forbes.com/sites/keldjensen/2012/04/12/intelligence-is-overrated-what-you-really-need-to-succeed/ It is one's EQ that puts your IQ to work.  My definition of EQ/Emotional Intelligence is: The utilization of one's emotions, thoughts (words in the head), words voiced out loud and actions taken in order to make a positive difference in one's life and one's environment. Whether you are a great parent, teacher, doctor, athlete, artist, politician, student - it is using emotional signals,…

  • Inspired and Unparalleled

    [Your Name Here]
    9 May 2012 | 5:01 pm
    Inspired asked Unparalleled, “How’d you get to be so unique?” Unparalleled responded, “I Believed in myself.” It's such a joy to see a child full of exuberance, bursting with joy and having ideas of, "Let's do this...what about if we did...how about we build..."   Creativity is abundant with the young and should be with those who are older.  We were born to be creative, it is in our nature and I'm one of those who thinks it should never stop.  It takes high EQ skills of determination, desire, strong character, willingness to learn, explore and…

  • Trust in Me...I trust in you...

    [Your Name Here]
    7 May 2012 | 9:12 am
    “You are you, I am Me, Trust in Me, I Trust in You!”  Believe in others as well as yourself! Trust - whew, where does it come from?  How do we develop it?  Does it make us vulnerable?  Trust evolves over time, when we come to know and feel the person we are interacting with will mean what they say, do what they say and are consistent in integrity, thought and action.  It grows when we know they won't harm us with words from their mouth or the thoughts in their head.  We grow to know we can count on them to be consistent.  The flip side is…

  • Flourish

    [Your Name Here]
    1 May 2012 | 10:36 am
    Flourish was running in Life’s Marathon, the finish line came into view - there stood Belief waiting to give Flourish a Gold Medal. Flourish: To be in abundance...plentiful, alive with, full with, overflowing.  Great word!  How many times have you flourished?  Felt full to the brim with joy, life, meaning?  How we wish our children could feel like that and as small children they often do.  A child is meant to be filled up, to flourish, to relish the joy of learning, doing, being, becoming!  We are all meant to be that way!  We are geared for that since…

  • Confidence

    [Your Name Here]
    30 Apr 2012 | 6:40 am
    Commitment came upon Struggling and Fear. “You really don’t have to take this detour. Let’s go find Confidence to help get you back on track." Confidence, where do you find it?  Don't you just wish it were simply?  Actually in some ways it is if you start early, trouble is most people didn't have skills of EQ taught to them early when the brain was developing.  We learn how to be confident, by seeing and experiencing success.  Confidence "feels" good, it's the signal or reassurance that you can handle life, tackle problems, figure things out, can carry…
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    Kinderkleding Zazou.eu webshop

  • Oishi-M gespot door ‘Just by Manon’

    zazou.eu
    14 May 2012 | 1:23 pm
    Justbymanon is een blogsite over kidsfashion en kindermode, opgezet door – hoe kan het ook anders – Manon. Ze schrijft hier met passie over de laatste kindermode. Van jongen tot meisje en van baby tot tiener. Naast haar druk bezette leven als mama van 3 boys vind ze dus de tijd om ons allemaal te voorzien van het laatste nieuws en de leukste hippe items! Wij zijn dan ook trots dat we kunnen vermelden dat Oishi-M door Manon gespot is. Wil je haar artikel over deze hippe kinderkleding lezen? Kijk dan hier! Wil je Oishi-M zelf spotten? Kijk dan op Zazou!

  • Smafolk nieuw in de collectie bij Zazou!

    zazou.eu
    10 May 2012 | 10:24 am
    De aller-aller-allereerste levering van Smafolk is binnen. Voor ons dan hè. Een mooi, hip, retro kinderkledingmerk wat we graag willen vertegenwoordigen binnen Zazou.eu. En nu is het dan eindelijk zover. We konden natuurlijk niet wachten om het eerste deel van de collectie uit te pakken. Zo spannend om de nieuwe prints te ontdekken, de kwaliteit van de kleding te voelen en direct naar combinaties te zoeken! Tot nu toe zijn er dan 2 jurkjes, een rokje èn een t-shirt binnen gekomen en die hebben we vanmiddag gelijk online gezet. Kijk hieronder maar wat er intussen online staat. Maar er komt…

  • Nieuwe collectie Oishi-M Online

    zazou.eu
    8 May 2012 | 8:01 am
    We hebben er hard aan gewerkt om de nieuwe collectie van Oishi-M kinderkleding online te krijgen! Altijd weer een heel karwei, maar heerlijk om te zien dat al die mooie retro kinderkleding weer op de site staat, èn dat er al met zoveel enthousiasme op gereageerd wordt! Laten we even starten met een aantal zomeritems, ook al is het nog geen lekker weer Hippe korte broekjes en prachtige rokjes: De collectie is groot en bestaat ook nog eens uit meer verschillende ontwerpen die ze onlangs als nieuwe modellen hebben uitgebracht. Daar waar Oishi-M zich in eerste instantie richtte op de soepele…

  • WILD’s frivolous flora and fauna summer collection

    zazou.eu
    17 Mar 2011 | 8:47 am
    WILD‘s frivolous flora and fauna summer collection is now online at Zazou.eu!

  • New: Tapete, 100% organic T-shirts and jumpsuits

    zazou.eu
    18 Jan 2011 | 6:13 am
    So cute, our new organic brand Tapete! 
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    Empowering Girls Blog

  • Today Remind Your Daughter That...

    Ines Almeida
    13 May 2012 | 7:47 am

  • Today Remind Your Daughter That...

    Ines Almeida
    12 May 2012 | 5:34 am

  • Pretty Rad!!!

    Ines Almeida
    14 Apr 2012 | 1:04 am

  • Pink, Pretty and Princess: It is not Nature its Corporate Nurture

    Ines Almeida
    7 Apr 2012 | 4:58 pm
    The commercialization of childhood is reaching epidemic proportions worldwide; little girls still in nappies are already being bombarded with toxic messages from media, marketing and even toys. Society reinforces these messages, as if pink, pretty and princess where genetically imprinted in every girl child. What is wrong with a cute four year old “princess”, playing dress up, wearing a beautiful pink frilly dress, pretty jewelry and glowing from a little touch of sparkle on her rosy cheeks?  Nothing, there is nothing wrong with that if it wasn’t for the fact that there is an…

  • Dolls that inspires her to be active and sporty!!!

    Ines Almeida
    31 Mar 2012 | 6:29 pm
    I believe that when good people come together they can drive real change in the world. I am truly humbled by the support and generosity of all our partners in crime from all corners of the world. I could not have chosen to be in better company, these amazing sheheroes inspire me everyday. Over the next seven weeks you will have the opportunity to win some amazing prizes. Items that were donated by our awesome partners as a gesture of support for the Chain of Girl Goodness. Businesses, not for profits and experts all connected by one single goal, to make the world a better place for women and…
 
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    Listen & Learn Music

  • Today at Listen & Learn Plus!

    Rachel
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    On Tuesdays, the mp3, instrumental track, and lyrics/chords for the newest songs are available to Listen & Learn Plus members for download. In addition, members are always welcome to request existing Listen & Learn songs and new song topics. I’ve been out of school for 6 years now, but I still have a summer break at the end of May every year. It was a little more exciting when I worked at a school, because I got to celebrate along with the students and other teachers…but now that I’m self-employed, I’ll throw my own little party next Friday. The transition into summer is a…

  • Summer Break (Let’s Shake!)

    Rachel
    14 May 2012 | 9:28 am
    How do I know it’s almost summer break? Well that’s easy…it’s just about all my students can talk about these days! Most of them even have a countdown going, and can tell me exactly how many days are left. I always enjoyed school, but that didn’t stop me from feeling super excited when summer break rolled around. And not much has changed; as much as I absolutely LOVE my job, I’m looking forward to having a little break before the summer session begins. I wrote and recorded a song on this topic a couple of years ago, but wanted something a bit more original…

  • A Video Tribute to Moms Everywhere

    Rachel
    13 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Happy Mother’s Day! If you’re a mom, I hope you are doing something fun today and being completely spoiled by your family. And if you’re not a mom, I hope you’re spoiling the moms in your life (like I will be doing!). Earlier this week, I had a fun idea to set my newest song, Thank You, Mom, to a video slideshow featuring pictures of mothers with their children. So I put out a call to the families in my studio, Facebook friends, and newsletter list asking for such pictures. I received almost 200 wonderful photos, and was thrilled with the finished video. Thank you to…

  • Friday Fave: Izzy’s Ukulele Adventure

    Rachel
    11 May 2012 | 8:42 am
    Those of you who read my blog regularly know that I LOVE the ukulele. So of course I was super excited when my friend and mentor Lisa sent me a link to this book, which is available for free in the iBookstore. I immediately downloaded the book, but then got distracted and completely forgot to take a look…until a couple of weeks ago, while sitting on an airplane with my iPad in my lap. Shockingly, my husband wasn’t as amused with the book as I was — but I think you will be! The illustrations are great and the story is perfect for any child who has tried or is currently…

  • Today at Listen & Learn Plus!

    Rachel
    8 May 2012 | 6:55 am
    On Tuesdays, the mp3, instrumental track, and lyrics/chords for the newest songs are available to Listen & Learn Plus members for download. In addition, members are always welcome to request existing Listen & Learn songs and new song topics. Moms are pretty amazing people. They deserve much more than one single day out of the year in their honor, and the least I can do is write a song to help celebrate them. After all, I’m much better at songwriting than I ever was at those art projects we used to make as Mother’s Day gifts back in grade school. Get immediate access to…
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    Artful Adventures

  • Fun with Frottage

    jude
    14 May 2012 | 4:28 am
    One of the things I most love about art is its sensual qualities. Art can be many things, but for me it’s the visual and tactile elements of art that I especially enjoy, and which I think are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Art Portfolio Tutorial

    jude
    7 May 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Keeping children’s artwork in good condition can sometimes be a challenge. Even if you are ruthless about only keeping the best, there is a tendency for it to get creased and dog-eared. It... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Pinterest Love

    jude
    28 Apr 2012 | 4:41 pm
    Have I told you about my Pinterest addiction?  I discovered Pinterest when I was purposely searching for an online pinboard and I’ve been on there almost a full year now. The addiction was... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • It’s a Boy Thing

    jude
    21 Apr 2012 | 7:08 am
    As I’ve mentioned before, much of my boys’ creative activity is increasingly being carried out independently from me these days. They’ll find the stuff they want and get on with it,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Kids Art Lavender Sachets

    jude
    14 Apr 2012 | 5:10 am
    Time is still short for me at the moment, so I hope you won’t mind if this week I use a project that I originally created as a guest post last year. I very rarely do guest posts – not... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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    Kid Crave

  • Rainbow Panorama

    Brooke Dowd Sacco
    16 May 2012 | 11:47 am
    While indulging in my recent obsession with rainbows (for the kids, of course), I came across the The Rainbow Panorama by Olafur Eliasson, which can be found on the rooftop of the Aros museum in Aarhus, Denmark. Whether you’re viewing it from the ground or you’re on the inside, it certainly looks like a happy [...]

  • Puzzle Calendar

    Brooke Dowd Sacco
    16 May 2012 | 10:44 am
    The LEGO inspired Puzzle Calendar offers up more than some helpful daily organization. Rearranging the blocks to change its looks each month will no doubt entertain brick-loving kids or bored adults at their desks. It also comes with several icon blocks to note special days and important events.

  • Trains Go

    Brooke Dowd Sacco
    16 May 2012 | 9:37 am
    Pleasing your train loving tots without the help of a popular train character that shall go unnamed isn’t an easy task. Steve Light’s Trains Go board book does a fantastic job of entertaining them, without a single “talking” train.  Each page shows a different type of train along with the sound it makes. Reading it [...]

  • Pirate Map Kit

    Brooke Dowd Sacco
    16 May 2012 | 8:42 am
    Every good pirate knows that in order to find the ultimate sunken treasure, you first need to locate the treasure map! This sweet Pirate Map Kit is just what eager landlubbers need to create their own. When a healthy imagination meets up with the kit’s sample drawings, map templates, and skull and crossbones wax seal, [...]

  • Heart Blanket DIY

    Brooke Dowd Sacco
    15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Today’s Scoop helps you transform a simple throw blanket into something that envelops you in love! This Heart Blanket DIY by A Beautiful Mess is simple and absolutely sweet. Using all surface paint, a paintbrush, scissors, cardboard, and cork you can also create a beautiful and bold heart blanket.
 
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    Spanish Playground

  • DVD Giveaway – La Fiesta de Fritzi from Whistlefritz and Bilingual Baby from The Brainy Company

    Jenny
    15 May 2012 | 6:37 pm
    Summer’s coming and it is time to give away a few products to help kids learn Spanish in the months ahead. We’ll start with two DVDs. Spanish Playground will give one visitor La fiesta de Fritzi from Whistlefritz and Bilingual Baby from The Brainy Company. You can read more about the DVDs in these posts: Spanish DVD by Whistlefritz – La Fiesta de Fritzi Spanish DVD for Kids – Bilingual Baby DVD, Brainy Baby Book and Flashcards To enter: 1. Like Spanish Playground on FaceBook (Use the link or the button on the sidebar). 2. In the comments of this post, tell me if you are a…

  • Online Spanish Audio – 8 Free Websites to Keep Kids Listening to Spanish This Summer

    Jenny
    15 May 2012 | 8:33 am
    If you are looking for ways to expose kids to Spanish during the summer, websites with Spanish audio are an excellent resource. There are sites at all levels with a wide variety of activities. I will mention eight of my favorite sources of online Spanish audio, but be sure to check out the online activities category for more ideas. These are sites with a significant quantity of online Spanish audio. They have a variety of activities. I have tried to list the websites roughly in order of increasing difficulty. The first sites have material that is appropriate for beginners and the last sites I…

  • Spanish books for children – Eric & Julieta Series by Isabel Muñoz

    Jenny
    13 May 2012 | 3:30 pm
    These entertaining Spanish books for children are very popular with my students. In class just last week a student got really excited when she spotted the picture of the books on the back cover. She quickly determined that she had heard all but one and asked if I could bring the only one she had not heard to the next class. The kids love these stories! The series is about Eric and his little sister Julieta, and the dynamic between them makes these Spanish books for children really fun. The stories are told from Eric’s point of view and Eric is a trouble-maker. He is always putting his…

  • Spanish Mother’s Day Song – Mamá te quiero mucho

    Jenny
    9 May 2012 | 5:25 pm
    Sara Quintanar of Music with Sara is sharing this wonderful song and video for El día de la madre. The song has simple, relevant vocabulary, lots of repetition and is fun to sing. It is a perfect way for kids learning Spanish to tell their moms how much they love them!  The lyrics are on the video. ¡Feliz Día de la Madre! You may also be interested in this post about another Spanish Mother’s Day song: Spanish Mother’s Day Song and Video from BabyRadio

  • Spanish Mother’s Day Cards and Activities

    Jenny
    8 May 2012 | 2:52 pm
    Spanish cards and gifts for Mother’s Day, Día de la Madre, can be a good language learning activity. If you are looking for printable cards or other activities to celebrate a special mom, here are a few options. 1. La asociación mundial de educadores infantiles has a set of Spanish Mother’s Day activities for kids. There is a printable Mother’s Day card in Spanish that says Felicidades Mamá and a printable diploma that says A la mejor mamá del mundo Por estar siempre a mi lado y quererme tanto (To the best mom in the world For always being at my side and loving me so much). Just…
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    The KidZui Blog

  • Scrap Art for Kids

    KidZui
    8 May 2012 | 1:50 pm
    Make art from yarn and craft scraps. I rarely throw anything away, especially when it comes to re-using and re-purposing items for craft projects.  Normally when the kids and I craft, we craft with a purpose, whether it be something to hang on the wall, something to use, or something to give away.  We rarely craft just for the sake of it, especially seeing as we bring home a lot of paper crafts and art from school; however when our stockpile of scraps is high, it’s a great time to let their imaginations run wild. My daughter and I decided to make some scrap art together.  The kids have…

  • Little Pleasures: Finding Time for Me Time

    KidZui
    3 May 2012 | 4:23 pm
    Do you ever have days when you feel like an abysmal failure? Days when everything is like a comedy of errors only you’re not laughing? Days when you get absolutely nothing done around the house AND you get surly with anyone who crosses your path? The best cure for a cruddy day is a little time alone....but with two kids, that’s easier said than done. I seem to be having a string of these days. Take today, for instance. The kids were up by 6:30 a.m. (who said stay-at-home moms get to sleep in??), we were late for a meeting with T’s teacher, I missed my exit and made us even later for…

  • Earth Day Activity: How to Make Seed Balls

    KidZui
    17 Apr 2012 | 5:14 pm
    “Think about it. A whole habitat in a tiny clay ball.”―Masanobu Fukuoka, father of natural farming Looking for a fun and educational Earth Day activity? How about making some wildflower seed balls? This simple gardening project is sure to delight all ages, plus it’s a unique way to spread some green love over our beautiful planet. I first discovered seed balls (also known as “seed bombs”) a couple of years ago at an Earth Day event in San Diego. They were these odd, truffle-sized pellets being sold out of what looked like a gum-ball machine. After my husband, son, and I got past…

  • Barbie Games for Kids

    KidZui
    6 Apr 2012 | 4:09 pm
    Barbie is as wildly popular today as she was 50 years ago when she was introduced.  But she now takes on many forms, and the makers are careful to hold Barbie up to high standards of female equality while providing strong messages of girl empowerment.  Girls on the Internet will love playing with Barbie on the computer, and KidZui makes it easy to find and play Barbie games. Barbie fans can use KidZui’s free, kid-safe web browser and type “Barbie” into the search bar.  Find the link to “Barbie.com – Games & Activities for Girls” and you’ll be taken to the official Barbie…

  • Homemade Easter Treats for Kids

    KidZui
    4 Apr 2012 | 3:48 pm
    Carrot Patch Pudding Cups make a fun Easter treat. Are you going to a potluck, hosting an Easter party, or just looking for some yummy homemade Easter treats for your kids that do not involve Peeps or cupcakes? This Easter-inspired dirt-in-a-cup recipe is so simple to make that with supervision kids will be able to make most (or possibly all) of it on their own.  Let’s get hopping! Carrot Patch Pudding Cups 2 packets Instant Chocolate Pudding (approx. 4.2oz) 1 pkg Cool Whip thawed (approx. 8oz) 2 cups milk 2 cups Oreo cookies (approx.) – you may need more depending on how many cups…
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    ThePartyAnimal-Blog

  • 10 Fun Graduation Treat Ideas

    ThePartyAnimal
    16 May 2012 | 12:36 pm
    Graduation is right around the corner so I wanted to compile and share some of the best Graduation Treat Ideas out there. So if you are looking to serve up some fun food for your graduate you have come to the right place. You are probably still in shock you have a child who is graduating – whether it be from Preschool, Kindergarten, Middle school, High School or College. I know personally how shocking each of those can be – even though I am only up to the Middle School with my son this year. To think he is going into High School next year floors me and makes me happy and sad all…

  • Disney Brave Cupcakes with FREE Printable Wrappers

    ThePartyAnimal
    16 May 2012 | 8:37 am
    Looking for some cupcake ideas to go along with your Disney Brave Party? If so you can stop looking because you just found a great one right here. Best part is I am going to show you how to create these Disney Brave Cupcakes step by step and it is not hard at all. Last week when I was posting about the Disney Brave Party Supplies I started thinking about some cupcake ideas to go along with this party theme. Being Merida the main character in the movie is an archer I knew it had to include some arrows and a bullseye target. Once I had the idea in my head I had to think how to make it easy to…

  • How to Make Flower Pot Cupcakes using Fruit Roll Ups

    ThePartyAnimal
    14 May 2012 | 3:33 pm
    I love Spring and seeing all the flowers growing, so in honor of that I created these adorable Flower Pot Cupcakes.  Not only are they EASY to make, they are also entirely edible and I am going to show you how you can make them too. I made these on Mother’s Day just playing around and having some fun getting creative in the kitchen with my step sister who was here visiting me. I had seen this idea in a magazine years ago and always wanted to give it a try. So I guess you can say I gave myself some flowers – lol. What I loved about this idea the best is that the flower pot is…

  • Disney Brave Party Supplies

    ThePartyAnimal
    4 May 2012 | 8:35 am
    Disney’s Brave Movie is coming to theaters June 22nd 2012 and you know what that means? Disney Brave Birthday Party themes will be requested by your little ones. Best part is Disney is ahead of the game and there is a line of adorable Disney Brave Party Supplies on the market to help with your planning. I think little girls of all ages will fall in love with Merida the star of the movie and a very skilled archer who has to prove herself in her kingdom. Another fairy tale story from Disney that will have us all in awe. Personally I am looking forward to this one as well. I think this…

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies – Yum

    ThePartyAnimal
    10 Apr 2012 | 11:32 am
    Here is a sweet recipe for those Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Brownie lovers out there. Combining the two makes for one delicious treat and a new favorite for the kids – ok and the adults too. I made these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies for our family Easter. I always love to try out new recipes and this one just screamed to be made. My family all seem to have that sweet tooth issue and this recipe when I saw it looked like one that may just do the trick to help. Combining Raw Cookie Dough (no eggs – no worries) and a Sweet Chocolate Brownie – who would have…
 
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  • Exploring Open Ended Role Play

    thorunn
    8 May 2012 | 3:29 pm
    At FAFU, we are dedicated to creating open ended resources for role play and performance. We have put together a few tips on how to ignite open ended role play opportunities for the children in your nursery setting. Role play is one of the key factors that help children with their personal, social, and emotional development. It creates an opportunity for collaboration, negotiation, and storytelling. When you plan for play, you don’t really know what will happen. That is the most magical part of our work! Open Ended Play If your goal is to ignite open ended role play opportunities for…

  • The Organic Child

    hulda
    25 Feb 2012 | 7:12 pm
    …..explores, imagines and creates! We just got back from the fantastic Nursery World show where The Organic Child was presented for the first time. It is a beautiful group of like minded people that all believe in children, open ended play, creativity and minimizing intervention during early development. Our stand ended up being a magnet for children of all ages. Sound child’s musicians kept our spirits up by keeping the music making of young visitors on beat and Dragon’s wood inspired small visitors to hide, play an enjoy while trying on some fafu awesomeness! We are left…

  • enjoy language – a couple of language learning games for everyday development

    hulda
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:49 am
    One of the most important thing you can do for your child’s early development is preparing it for literacy. Reading and writing your own language and understanding others are important skills for all future learning. The beautiful thing about children, and all humans, is that we are all different. We think, learn and communicate differently. Some children learn how to read very easily while others struggle for years to master this important skill. Being dyslexic does NOT mean that you are unable to learn how to read, it only means that your brain will need a different set of tools to…

  • Inspiring schools with excellent teachers! *Adalthing*

    hulda
    30 Nov 2011 | 8:34 am
    We just visited Adalthing (www.adalthing.is) yesterday – a really outstanding school that recognizes open ended play as a vital part of cognitive development. Children attending the school are between 2 and 6 years old. Adalthing inspires learning according to the Reggio Emilia philosophy and seems to follow it conscientiously. I have been there a few times and it doesn’t really matter if you know a lot about Reggio Emilia or not, you will immediately feel the easy going flow of play and respect for the individual child. What impresses me the most about Adalthing is that the…

  • How imaginative play can unlock genius

    hulda
    24 Nov 2011 | 5:24 pm
    I just witnessed one of the most amazing moments of my life! I have known for some time (through reading countless articles and books) that allowing children to experience all stages of imaginative play will enhance their ability to visualize numbers and calculate later in life. Studies show that children who leave the nursery environment early (before 5) to participate in formal education show less ability in advanced math later on because they often lack the ability to visualize numbers. That is why imaginative play can never be underestimated as entertainment and should be acknowledged…
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  • Muffin Tin Monday

    Michelle, Muffin Tin Mom
    14 May 2012 | 12:08 am
    Happy Muffin Tin Monday! I am in post- Mother’s Day bliss.I had a really nice Mother’s Day, how about you? We have been sampling all kinds of nut butters this week. So I thought it would be fun to do a fun and healthy “dips and spreads” muffin tin snack this week. In this muffin tin: apple slices, Justin’s Almond Butter, carrot sticks, granola, yogurt (with sprinkles of course) and fresh strawberries Now it’s your turn!

  • 3 Free Mother’s Day Circle Punch Printables

    Michelle, Muffin Tin Mom
    11 May 2012 | 2:32 pm
      Food picks and cupcake toppers make great additions to muffin tin meals. Here are 3 free Mother’s Day printable for circle punch die cuts from 3 wonderful blogs: Tom Kat Studio has adorable pink and yellow free printables for Mother’s Day Tulip & Turnip shares this Mother’s Day Printable in Red and Blue (pictured above). Fresh Linen shares this free Mother’s Day printable circle tags **You’ll need a 2 inch circle punch or a multi-sized circle cutter to cut out these circles. **You’ll need tape, glue and toothpicks to make them into food picks or cupcake toppers. Quick,…

  • Cupcake Liner Butterfly Kid’s Craft

    Michelle, Muffin Tin Mom
    10 May 2012 | 2:16 pm
    Spring is a great time for crafting and fun with the kids. There are so many fun themes to explore. Plants, flowers, baby animals, bunnies, chicks and of course butterflies! Butterfly crafts for kids also are great teaching tools. Butterflies are a symbol of renewal, rebirth and overcoming obstacles. And besides that, they’re pretty! Here’s how to make a muffin cupcake liner butterfly craft: You’ll need: Clothespin peg 2 cupcake liners chenille pipe cleaner black fine tip pen craft glue glitter glue (optional) Steps: Fold each cupcake liner in half. Glue each cupcake liner to the side…

  • Muffin Tin Monday

    Michelle, Muffin Tin Mom
    6 May 2012 | 5:40 pm
    Welcome to Muffin Tin Monday! This is the almost world famous blog link up that showcases reader submitted Muffin Tin Meals from across the web. Muffin Tin Monday is what started the “muffin tin lunch” craze a few years ago. It’s the sister to the bento lunch. Each cupcake tin well can hold a perfect child size portion and it great for introducing new foods and food textures to curious tummies. Peer reviewed research has shown that kids are drawn to products with liscenced characters on them and to foods that are presented attractively. They, like adults, eat with their eyes. To read…

  • Peanut Butter Yogurt Honey Fruit Dip

    Michelle, Muffin Tin Mom
    6 May 2012 | 1:10 pm
    I often take to twitter or facebook when I need quick savvy advice from my readers and friends. Friday was no exception. I asked twitter if Nutella was healthy. And the response was a collective “No, but it’s yummy!” I wanted to find an alternative to peanut butter since Muffin Tin Boy doesn’t like it (what’s not to love?). Leah Seghedie of @bookieboo and mamavation.com offered up this suggestion on twitter as a possible healthier alternative: Mix some peanut butter with yogurt and add a drizzle of honey for a creamy fruit dip. Brilliant and delicious and healthy! (We used natural…
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  • The Best Fun You Can Have Bouncing!

    Abbi
    25 Apr 2012 | 5:01 am
    One of the biggest perks of working for an outdoor toy company is that sometimes you get to try out new products on your family. This means taking home some equipment for the weekend. This weekend I had the pleasure (much to a few colleagues’ dismay) of trying out one of our newest trampolines. Working in the marketing department, this is quite a rare occurrence so I was very pleased with myself and told the family to be prepared for a fun filled bouncy weekend! At first, the children thought I was bringing home a bouncy castle but when I produced the trampoline they were a little…

  • Short History of the ANZAC biscuit.

    Amy
    24 Apr 2012 | 5:36 am
    During the First World War woman of men who were at war were worried about the nutritional value of the food being supplied to their loved ones. As food that was being sent to the soldiers was being carried in the Merchant Navy ships travelling at a speed of ten knots, taking several months to arrive, the food sent needed to last! The men’s clever ladies came up with an answer- a sturdy, nutritional biscuit that would last the distance. The biscuit was based on a Scottish recipe using rolled oats, sugar, plain flour, coconut, butter and golden syrup, baking soda and boiling water, as these…

  • Recipes to use with kids in the kitchen

    becky
    20 Apr 2012 | 12:08 am
    Cooking with children can be a great bonding experience and the perfect time to teach them about healthy eating. The great thing is that kids can cook easy recipes themselves and reap the rewards with some yummy treats in just a few minutes. Some suggested recipes include http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/519204/monster-red-nose-pizza Mini Pizzas- buy ready prepared bases and let the kids go wild with their toppings, peppers, ham, mushrooms, spinach, sweetcorn and pineapple are yummy and simple to prepare. If they are old enough it can be a good time to introduce some basic chopping…

  • Mad Cows? No just a case of, Hand Foot and Mouth Disease!

    Amy
    29 Mar 2012 | 4:26 am
    So you get the call from your child’s preschool that you need to come pick your darling heart up as they have a case of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. Isn’t that something cows get in the U.K you automatically think! Not at all, Hand, Foot and Mouth disease is an extremely common  virus and not at all related to Mad Cows disease. Thank goodness! What is Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)? HFMD is a contagious viral infection that appears as fluid filled blisters most commonly on the hands, feet and the inside of the mouth.  Also known as a coxsackie or enteroviral infection. HFMD only…

  • How Social Media Affects Your Romantic Life

    Amy
    28 Mar 2012 | 6:35 pm
    Are you on Facebook? Are you in a relationship on Facebook? Given the staggering statistics of the Social Media giant, you are. Today, Facebook has over 845 million users, and among those users, 60% have actively assigned a relationship status to their profile. And, 1 out of 3 Americans knows someone who’s dated online. What does this mean? For one, it means that romantic relationships of today are impacted tremendously by the internet and Social Media, whether it is how and why a couple meets, or a platform for a couple to share details of their relationship with others, or even the…
 
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  • Adele’s Literacy Library – Bringing the Joy of Reading to All Kids!

    Maggie Hofstaedter
    15 May 2012 | 11:31 am
    Like many teenage girls, Adele Taylor has a passion for reading. However, for Adele, simply reading on her own was not enough. Adele’s passion for reading made her realize that all kids should be able to have the gift of reading, and that reading could help kids be successful in life. And that inspired her to action…. When she was thirteen, Adele decided to begin an organization called Adele’s Literacy Library. The goal of her library was to make sure all kids could have books and come to share in her love of reading. Today, Adele’s Literacy Library has donated…

  • Abby Miller – Friendship at its Finest!

    Maggie Hofstaedter
    15 May 2012 | 11:28 am
    Abby Miller is a teenager with a passion for music – she enjoys playing the guitar and singing, and she is good at it! But more importantly, Abby also has a passion for a very special friend. Abby’s friend is a young girl named Taylor Love, and the two have been inseparable friends as long as they’ve known each other. When Taylor was very young, she was diagnosed with cancer, and a few years later she was diagnosed with a second form of cancer. And when that happened, Abby showed the depth of her passion for her friend….. Out of love for her friend, Abby took her…

  • Sarah Reinertsen – “Tougher Than the Rest”

    Maggie Hofstaedter
    10 May 2012 | 7:21 am
    Sarah Reinertsen is an incredible athlete, having competed in and finished one of the world’s most grueling races – the Ironman Triathlon World Championship. Although this would be a tremendous feat for anyone, it is even more amazing for Sarah. That’s because Sarah is an amputee! When Sarah was a young girl, her left leg had to be amputated above the knee due to a tissue disease she had been born with. But Sarah always had a love of athletics, and so she became determined to succeed as an athlete despite her disability. She knew she needed to be, as she puts it,…

  • Freedom Service Dogs – Taking “Man’s Best Friend” to a Whole New Level!

    Maggie Hofstaedter
    10 May 2012 | 7:19 am
    It is often said that dogs are man’s best friend. Well, this has never been more true than with a very special group of dogs called Freedom Service Dogs. These dogs, who originally come from shelters, are specially trained to be able to help people with everyday tasks. And the people they help? Disabled veterans! When Freedom Service Dogs are matched up with disabled veterans, the results are incredible. Not only do the dogs provide the loving companionship that these animals are known for, but they also give the disabled veterans a very precious gift – they return to the…

  • Got Motivation? These Great Quotes Can Help!

    Maggie Hofstaedter
    30 Apr 2012 | 10:17 am
    One of the best ways to get motivated is to read words of wisdom from the world’s great movers and shakers. In that spirit, here are some of our favorite quotes from people who have inspired the world with their words, actions, and amazing attitudes! This video shows just some of the many great quotes we can all be inspired from. Additional Resources: Here is a website with lots of terrific quotes! Here is a website that has inspirational quotes especially for kids! Topics for Discussion: Which of the quotes you read is your favorite? Why? Do you or your family have a quote that…
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  • Woody coloring pages

    matthew
    11 May 2012 | 3:12 pm
    Free Woody Coloring Pages For Your Child The movie Toy Story provides the scenario of what would happen if toys were really real and existed for the enjoyment of playing with their child owner. There are three movies which time line their hopes and struggles. It also provides many morals and beliefs which are not only good for toys but humans as well. One of the main characters is Woody who is a cowboy that is the leader of of the group. You can get Woody coloring pages for your child for free to use and enjoy. Children enjoy drawing and having pictures which they can play with. Why not…

  • United States coloring pages

    matthew
    4 May 2012 | 3:10 pm
    Teach Your Children American Geography With United States Coloring Pages Anyone can tell you that children learn everything much easier when there is fun involved. The 50 states of the US can be difficult for children to learn, regardless of their age. However, you can teach your children American geography with United States coloring pages. As each state is divided in the United States coloring pages, your child can learn each one by adding a particular color. Not only will they be proud of their final pictures, when they complete the United States coloring pages, they can be proud that they…

  • United Kingdom coloring pages

    matthew
    27 Apr 2012 | 1:07 pm
    Teaching Students Using United Kingdom Coloring Pages. News events spread around the world at lightning speed. Because of the advances in technology, the intelligence and ability of humanity is constantly expanding; with good reason, man looks forward to the future with hope and optimism. Unfortunately, the emphasis on the present and the future has in some ways diminished the importance of the past. This point is underscored by the fact that many individuals, especially young students, lack a basic understanding of even recent history. This is where United Kingdom coloring pages can be of…

  • Superhero Squad coloring pages

    matthew
    20 Apr 2012 | 12:02 pm
    Your Favorite Superhero Squad Coloring Pages Characters When you are looking for something fun to do, look for your Superhero Squad coloring pages. Once you start with this the fun never stops. With so many characters in the Superhero Squad coloring pages you could be busy for hours. And you would not have to do the same one over and over. Pick some pictures with the Incredible Hulk from the Superhero Squad coloring pages and have fun making him turn green. Watch all of his clothes rip off as he goes to save someone in your Superhero Squad coloring pages. Or see him settle down calmly after…

  • Titanic coloring pages

    matthew
    18 Apr 2012 | 4:04 pm
    Titanic Coloring Pages For Your Little Ones Coloring is an excellent way to provide entertainment for a group or an individual. Titanic coloring pages is a fun and easy way for kids to explore the wreckage of the majestic ship. Children will get the chance to discover the most fascinating shipwreck in history with the Titanic coloring pages. The ship initially earned fame for being the largest and fastest of her time. The luxury liner sank in the Atlantic ocean nearly a century ago, yet there are still many questions and myths regarding that fateful night in April of 1912. Embark on her…
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  • Get Your Buzz On

    ErinL
    15 May 2012 | 3:10 pm
    Earlier this year, The New York Times reported on the “babyccino” trend--moms introducing their offspring to the wide-eyed world of espresso. That may be taking it a step too far--putting aside potential adverse health effects, any parent who willingly gives their small child caffeine is likely either a masochist or a cast member of Toddler & Tiaras--but there isn’t any reason you can’t have your coffee and occupy your little ones for the time it takes you to drink it, too. Here are some of our favorite spots to hang with the kiddos and a cup of joe. Manhattan Moomah This…

  • The City’s Secret Garden

    Scott
    15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Central Park may sprawl over 843 acres, but, after a while, it feels like you’ve seen every single one of them.  There’s Belvedere Castle.  Again.  There’s the Carousel.  Again.  And, hey, look, there’s the Boat Pond. For moms and dads who feel pretty certain they’ll scream if they have to spend another summer circling the same three playgrounds, sprinklers, and ice-cream stands, consider taking a trek North to a hidden Central Park gem featuring, among others, the aptly named Secret Garden. A Little Bit of England… Now, maybe 5th Avenue between 104th and 105th Streets…

  • Street Chic

    ErinL
    15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    If you love seeing a chicly dressed Heidi Klum parading through LAX with her kids, or Sarah Jessica Parker strolling through Tribeca with an impeccably-attired Marion and Tabitha, you'll dig the voyeuristic appeal of app and brand-new website, ElizabethST. The digital platform features fabulous, fashionable moms (Rosie Pope, Rachel Zoe, and Busy Phillips), who dish on their favorite mom style, as well as baby & kid accessories, and local kid-friendly haunts. The profiles are beautifully presented with magazine-worthy photography and design (with Emanuele Della Valle, the son of Tod's CEO…

  • New York, Baby!

    ErinL
    15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Sunscreen. Check. Swimsuit. Check. Summer Reads for us. Check. Summer Reads for our kids...well, as much as we and our kiddos love our tried and true dog-eared books, there's nothing like picking up a new read for our literary little ones. On the top of our summer must-read list this year is New York, Baby! from our friends at Chronicle Books. By the way, if you haven't checked out Chronicle Books you'll want to beeline it to their site. With innovative design, amazing titles for the whole family, and some really cool interactive books (mobile art, anyone?), Chronicle Books is totally…

  • One Cool Thing: Modular Playhouses

    BrianH
    15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    You get your kiddo a great gift, but they end up spending the entire afternoon inside the box that has now become a submarine, a pirate ship or a castle, (among the other infinite possibilities). Sound familiar? Play Modern is taking the basic playhouse and putting their own modern twist on this kid-favorite structure. Play Modern’s “cubas” are highly versatile boxes that you and your little one can put together and rearrange into highly original structures. The ways to make each playhouse unique are endless. The outside “cubas” are made of high quality marine grade plywood so…
 
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