Mar 16

How Lil’ Eddie Learns to Read

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Reading is the key to all learning. If a child learns to read, he or she can do anything and go anywhere. Do you really believe that? In my search for current literacy rates for the USA, I found that there are varying reports. I saw 99%, 97% and one article even suggested that 14% of adults could be classified as illiterate because of their reading ability and comprehension levels. Doesn’t that disturb you? We are a developed nation, our literacy rate should be one of the highest in the world!

As parents, we need to be involved in the education of our children. The author of How Lil’ Eddie Learns to Read, Rima H. Corral, has done a terrific job in writing a book full of suggestions and ideas for how we can be involved in the early education of our children. She has provided easy and concise ways for us to interact and be a fun teacher/parent. You do realize that you are a teacher as well as a parent, right? It doesn’t matter where your child goes to school or where they will go to school, you are your child’s first teacher.

How Lil’ Eddie Learns to Read is a fun story of how a little boy turned three and from that point on his mother and family started to prepare him for school. I think every parent should have this book, but especially those who do not know where to start in helping prepare a child for school. It is an excellent resource. I suggest parents read it first before they read it to their children so they can implement some of Mrs. Corral’s ideas as they read and again throughout the day after reading time is done.

We really enjoyed How Lil’ Eddie Learns to Read.

This book is available in hardcover for $18.95 at major bookstores.



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Mar 16

Fun St. Patrick’s Day Shopping

Posted on: March 16, 2010 @ 8:00 am     No Comments »

Is anyone looking for St. Patrick’s Day items? If going “green” means purchasing green colored items, then SortPrice.com may have products you’d be interested in:

Green Digital Cameras

Green MP3 Players

Green Mice

Green Bracelets

Green Umbrella

Green Tea Kettles

Green Bedding Ensembles

All of the products listed were compiled with the SortPrice Shop-by-Color tool, either by typing ‘green’ into the search box or by narrowing down existing categories with SortPrice’s built-in color palette.

Editor’s Note: I couldn’t get the search box to pop up “green” items.

About SortPrice.com

SortPrice.com, founded in 2004, has grown into one of the internet’s most popular shopping search engines. With advanced search technology and a simple interface, the site features millions of products from thousands of merchants nationwide. Visit www.SortPrice.com for more information.



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Mar 15

I’m Up in a Tree

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What is childhood is complete without the experience of climbing trees? Boys and girls alike seem to enjoy finding a good tree to climb. There is always the risk that they will get stuck up in a tree, but it seems that children are quite willing to take the risk just for the fun of the activity!

I’m Up in a Tree is a cute story about a young boy who has fun climbing a tree, but runs into a little situation he’s not sure what to do about. He gets stuck! His dilemma is how to get down. Some furry or feathered friends offer him solutions that are right for them, but not the correct solution for him as a little boy.

Our children enjoyed the lyrical rhyming style Mark Alden Johnson used to write this book. They were eager to turn the pages and to see how the boy would get down.

Mark Alden Johnson recognizes that children face choices every day, “I think there is a misconception that peer pressure is reserved for teens dealing with drugs and alcohol, but we shouldn’t overlook the younger children. They too face bad influences and if we teach them how to make good choices at a young age, they are more likely to continue doing so as teens.”

Mr. Johnson hopes the story will teach kids that others will sometimes tell them to do things that are not always in their best interest and they will learn how to make their own choices or wait for an adult to consult with.

I’m Up in a Tree is available for purchase at Amazon and other major bookstores for about $14.95 (hardcover).



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Mar 15

We were excited to learn of a little celebrity scoop to share with you…Some of the hottest celebrity moms love shopping at The Children’s Place! We even have a couple of photos to prove it!

Elisabeth Röhm, best known for her roles on Heroes and Law & Order shops at The Children’s Place store in LA with her daughter Easton who has just turned 22 months. Don’t they look like they are having fun? And they look so cool with their shades on!

The other celebrity mom spotted at The Children’s Place is, Rosa Blasi from Make It Or Break It . She shops at teh LA store as well for her little girl:

The third celebrity mom is Samantha Harris, who shops at the New York store. The former host of Dancing With The Stars who is now a host on The Insider loves the clothes for her daughter Josselyn. Sorry, we did not receive a photo of her actually at a store, but at least we know where she gets those cute clothes for her beautiful daughter!

Quick update that we thought you’d be interested in: The Children’s Place just had Kelly Rutherford in over the weekend too!



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Mar 14

Angel Baby’s Toy Bag

Posted on: March 14, 2010 @ 1:00 pm     11 Comments »

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This is a cute toy bag from Angel Baby Bedding. It comes as an optional piece to the Baby Carriage set. It is 16.6″ x 11.8″ and is on sale for $36.00. It is made out of soft Egyptian cotton, which is known for its durability and is machine washable.

To be honest, I have not had a chance to use it to it’s fullest potential because we do not have a crib set up and since it is winter still we haven’t been using our stroller much either. I haven’t decided if I would give it to a friend who just had a baby girl or keep to use on our stroller. It simply ties on and will hold a small diaper bag full of toys and books. It would be handy for short outings or walks when a full diaper bag isn’t necessary.

This toy bag would accessorize a baby’s nursery, if it was tied to the crib rails to hold things you didn’t want baby to sleep with. Or as I stated it could be tied to the back of a stroller or even a rocking chair should someone choose that as a place to hang it. I was thinking of a convenient place to store books and toys for a toddler while nursing a baby. Depending upon the rocking chair, it might not be the most practical. Just a thought off the top of my head here as the night draws to a close at my house and I finish my posts for the evening.

For more information and pricing on bedding sets, please visit, www.ababybedding.com



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Mar 13

Feeding Penny Pig

Posted on: March 13, 2010 @ 8:00 am     2 Comments »

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As parents we all know how important money management is in life. We are also aware that most public school curriculum does not include instruction on how to manage money. Feeding Penny the Pig is a children’s book written to help parents begin teaching their children about money, how to be responsible with it and their chores.

Feeding Penny the Pig is a well written book and a whimsical children’s story. Our younger ones enjoyed it. It was a bit childish for our older ones, but that is to be expected from a book geared towards kids 4-8 years old. We all thought it was a cute story to help teach small children about money. There are so few money books on the market that it definitely fills a void.

This book was written by Jeannine Fox, who is a Certified Public Accountant and a grandmother who is concerned with the future of her grandkids. She says, “Our country is paying the price now for overspending, credit abuse and other irresponsible money management. If we teach kids at a young age to save money, we can prevent these problems from happening again.”

Are we doing our part to prepare our children for the future?

Mrs. Fox’s website is www.mimisfunhouse.com and her book is available at major bookstores for about $14.95.



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Mar 12

We all know that some children struggle more than others in eating their vegetables. Yesterday celebrity Mom, Jennie Garth, was a part of an event called Veggie Central, which is a special event geared towards getting children to do what seems impossible to parents at times – To eat veggies. This celebrity mom has partnered with the makers of Hidden Valley® Salad Dressing and the Love Your Veggies campaign to share her love and secrets for getting kids to love their veggies. As a mom of three daughters, Jennie knows how hard it can be to get kids to the foods that are good for them.

Veggie Central was held at Grand Central Station in Manhattan. During the event, Jennie Garth interacted with school aged children as they dug their hands into dirt to plant seeds, demonstrated a recipe for them, as well as other activities planned for the day. These activities included many veggie-focused activities, including veggie trivia, ranch fountains, a veggie forest and plenty of fresh vegetables to snack on.

Each month Jennie Garth hosts webepisodes of the “Garden Party” on Hidden Valley’s website. I think this is such a great campaign and am sure many parents will appreciate these tips and ideas to help them get their children to eat more healthy!

Here is a link to a couple of clips from the Veggie Central event:

www.MultiMmediaNewsCenter.com/hiddenvalley/veggie-central

Other Resources:

http://www.loveyourveggies.com/

http://www.hiddenvalley.com/



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Mar 12

Ionic Bulb Review

Posted on: March 12, 2010 @ 1:00 pm     2 Comments »

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The Ionic Bulb is an energy saving light bulb that has a built-in air purifier. Here is what their website says:

Unlike ordinary bulbs, the Ionic Bulb removes airborne pollutants and odors, making stale indoor air as fresh and healthy as outdoor air. A single bulb works in a 100 square foot area eliminating:
•Dust
•Odors
•Allergens
•Pollen
•Pet Dander
•Smoke

I received an Ionic Bulb and was excited to try it out. After using it for the past 2-3 weeks, I have to say that we haven’t noticed any significant results. We don’t smoke or have any posts, so it isn’t like it would clean the air of those toxins. However, we do have a problem with moisture collecting on and around our windows. We were hoping that between running our diffuser with essential oils and the Ionic Bulb we would notice a difference in our air quality. Unfortunately, as I stated we didn’t see any difference. I’m hoping for long term results over time.

The Ionic Bulb may be purchased at www.NewIonicBulb.com



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Mar 11

Recycled Picture Frame from five ACCESSORIES

Posted on: March 11, 2010 @ 1:00 pm     No Comments »

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I received the wood bracelet from five ACCESSORIES from someone for work I did for them, plus I also received a couple of recycled picture frames. These are native to Chicago – handmade by a StreetWise (a Chicago organization) vendor out of recycled street rubbish. The vendor, Glenn Hughes, uses a plain pine frame and attaches the old ticket stubs with glue to create this unique picture frame. I like mine. I have one on my desk with a photo of our children in it.

Photos compliments of Theresa Gould.

The insert of the frame has not only five’s logo, but a photo of Glenn and a little bio about him. It gives the product a personal touch and truly makes one want to support a socially conscious business like five ACCESSORIES because of all the good they are doing in a world that is hurting during this economic downturn.

From five’s website:

A unique Chicago find that makes a perfect green gift. Made from refuse collected from the streets of Chicago, cleaned and handmade by the vendors of StreetWise. Each item comes with the picture and story of the individual who made it. Holds a 4x 6 picture. 15% of sales goes back to StreetWise as a fundraiser. Picture by Neal Neo. $15

This picture frame is a part of five's newly added line called Off The Street. For more information, please visit five’s Giving Back page and StreetWise.



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Mar 11

Exquisite New Furnishings & Bedding From Oilo

Posted on: March 11, 2010 @ 8:00 am     3 Comments »

I love hearing about new products and checking out new websites as I have the time. If you are newly pregnant and are looking for ideas for your nursery, Oilo might just have some for you. I’ve only had a baby nursery once and that was nearly 14 years ago, so you know the options available, as well as styles have changed so much! The items you will find at Oilo are bright, modern, but yet I thought some of Oilo has an old fashioned look to it too, but maybe that’s just me, since I’ve been around a while ;-) . Either way it is fun to share this info with you. Hope all you expectant mamas can glean from it. Without further adieu, here’s the new info just in about Oilo, all the red lettering are links taking you to the appropriate page on Oilo’s website:

Collection Offers Custom Designed Look and Quality Without Designer Price

Oilo™, a manufacturer of designer inspired contemporary nursery décor and home furnishings products, makes its debut with two bedding collections, faux leather gliders and a range of coordinated lighting and pillows.

Founded by Annalisa Thomas, a former art director and graphic designer and her mother, Dorte Anderson, a former interior designer with more than 25 years of custom interior design expertise, Oilo offers the modern mom a fresh new approach to style-setting nursery décor. The Oilo collection includes chic baby bedding and designer home furnishings. Thomas founded the company while looking for the perfect baby bedding for her first child after discovering a void in the category for high quality designer level modern baby décor without the designer price tag.

OILO INFANT BEDDING

Two sets make their debut in Oilo’s infant bedding collection:

Wheels features clean, circular mod designs. Made from 100 percent fine woven cotton. The bedding set includes a zippered side bumper cover (foam filled for standing durability), tailored skirt and fitted cotton percale crib sheet. Wheels will be available in Cobalt. Recommended Retail three-piece crib set $399.

Modern Berries blends style and softness for a chic, sophisticated look for baby’s room.

Made from 100 percent fine woven cotton. The bedding set includes a zippered side cover bumper cover (foam filled for standing durability), tailored skirt and fitted cotton percale crib sheet. Modern Berries will be available in Spring Green and Tree Trunk Brown (note: Tree Trunk Brown will debut Spring 2010). Recommended retail three-piece crib set $399.

Individual items in each bedding set are also available for purchase separately.

Two additional bedding set offerings, Raindrops (Aqua) and Cobblestone (Taupe) will make their debut in Spring 2010.

OILO GLIDER COLLECTION

Oilo’s
faux leather glider collection is a beautiful and comfortable seating choice for the nursery or any other room in the home. Features include a unique parallel rocking motion and tall back for maximum comfort. Coordinating plush pouf footrests are available as well. Three leather glider styles are offered: Gus, Penelope and Cohen. Available in Spring Green or White. Recommended retail $1,299 (White), $1,599 (Spring Green).

OILO LIGHTING

Brighten up baby’s nursery and any room in a home with a perfect light from Oilo’s lighting collection. Lampshades can be customized from Oilo’s pattern and color palette to perfectly match a room’s décor. The lights feature a sheet of white acrylic which encloses and diffuses the light to cast a soft glow. Two lighting styles are offered, Double Decker and Cylinder. Recommended retail Double Decker $199, Cylinder $149.

OILO PILLOW COLLECTION

The perfect accessory to add a soft decorative touch to your glider, nursery and any room featuring Oilo’s distinctive designs. Oilo’s 100 percent woven cotton pillows are available in a full range of the company’s signature patterns and colors. Available in three sizes: 20” x 20”, 16” x 16” and 13” x 17”. Recommended retail: $39-$49.

Though not an actual word, Oilo’s name is derived from a combination of Hawaiian words, “lio” (small sprout) and “ho’oilo” (the cool, rainy season). The Oilo name personifies the image of relaxing and enjoying the serenity of life.

The Oilo Collection will be available at retailers nationwide, select online retailers and online at www.oilostudiocom. Special order items (including gliders and poufs) will have a 6-8 week lead time for production plus 7 days shipping. Custom lighting orders have a 2 week lead time. All other items will ship immediately. Oilo products can be customized as long as they are requested within the company’s offered fabric options. All items in the Oilo Collection are made in the USA.

About Oilo

Alpine, UT-based Oilo, LLC was founded in 2009 by mother and daughter team Annalisa Thomas and Dorte Anderson. The Oilo Collection includes style-setting high quality designer inspired nursery décor, baby bedding and home furnishings. For more information visit www.oilostudio.com.



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