Jul

17

The Berenstain Bears Go On Vacation

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July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Berenstain Bears is one of the most beloved children’s book series. With over 300 books plus television shows and computer software this bear family has been a staple in American homes for 40 years. The stories are written by husband and wife team Stan and Jan Berenstain, often about things happening in their own [...]

Jun

12

Quick Craft Ideas for Young Children

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June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Getting a toddler to sit still can be a near-impossible feat. They’re constantly exploring the world around them. That’s a good thing, but sometimes they need some creative downtime. That’s where toddler crafts come in. Crafting is great for toddlers for a number of reasons. It can help them develop longer attention spans. Most crafts [...]

May

21

Budget Friendly Addition to Backyard Playtime

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May 21, 2009 | 1 Comment

NEW CRAYOLA PLAY SAND MAKES SUMMER MORE COLORFUL Budget Friendly Addition to Backyard Playtime Offers Endless Possibilities Everything’s always better with a little color… and who better to add a splash of color to kids’ lives than the modern day masters of the color spectrum, Crayola! This season, they’re here to stimulate kids’ imaginations and [...]

Mar

27

Kidzui-The Internet for Kids

Posted by Cindy

March 27, 2009 | 1 Comment

KidZui, The Internet for Kids, is a revolutionary free browser and online service that lets kids ages 3-12 enjoy the power and promise of the Internet in a fun, safe and engaging way. KidZui features more than 1.8 million Web sites, videos and pictures categorized by topic and reviewed for age-appropriateness according to strict editorial [...]

Jan

11

Chore Chart Giveaway

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January 11, 2009 | 9 Comments

For the last week we have talked about chores. I now want to give you the opportunity to win a chore chart kit. This is a creative kit made by Top Line Creations. The kit includes two 12″x12″ die cut sheets with pictures of chores, one blank chore chart with room for 5 chores, cardstock [...]

Jan

10

Chores To Pay or Not To Pay

Posted by Cindy

January 10, 2009 | 1 Comment

Paying for chores is probably a bigger decision than that of having kids do chores. As in everything, there are 2 sides to this one. We have done it both ways.  We used to pay for chores but we haven’t paid for chores in the last 8-9 years. When trying to decide if you should [...]