On a recent trip to my local StuffMart... Okay, on every trip to the StuffMart I have a little conversation that goes something like this:
"Mom, can I have this _____ (insert any toy)"
"Do you have any money with you?"
"I'm out of money and we haven't been keeping track of my chores. So, you have not been giving me any allowance."
Sigh.
Alas, it is true.
I'd love to say I am good at keeping track of this.
But I'm not.
Frankly, I'm not really that savvy with my own money so…
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Added by Janel on August 4, 2009 at 10:00am —
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I have always loved this deal at Kohl's. Five dollars will get you a book by an incredible children's author worth much more than that and your money goes to the
Kohl's Cares for Kids program for health and education.
They just added a new collection of books by children's author , Steve Jenkins and stuffed animals to go with them! Go pick yours up today and help a good cause. They are available now th…
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Added by Janel on August 4, 2009 at 12:25am —
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Okay, we don't seem to have any poetic skills around here, BUT I did get the kids to help me with some of our favorite things right now. So, here we go....
Drip, droppy Popsicles, Beach R & R,
Dad on the grill and Mario Kart.
Hide under blanket movie nights,
Loaded Ice Crea…
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Added by Janel on July 24, 2009 at 5:18pm —
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One thing I have done with my kids since they were babies is read to them every single night. We read during the day when there is opportunity but without fail, I always prioritize about 30 minutes of reading time at night.
Even now, my 8 year old still loves for her dad and I to read to her even though she is a proficient reader herself.
I found that if I enjoyed the book I was reading then they enjoyed the book. If I laughed they laughed and so on.
So, I am always on the search for a fun bo…
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Added by Janel on April 24, 2009 at 7:30am —
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We celebrated Earth Day today by getting outside and flying a kite. It was a bit windy but I really enjoyed the fresh air and time with my little guy as we tried to get his new batman kite flying high.
We also planted some seeds a couple weeks ago and are getting ready to plant a g…
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Added by Janel on April 22, 2009 at 2:16pm —
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Allergies? My kids have awful allergies. So much so, that opening windows in the Spring time is a no-no for us. But even if you don't open your windows to let the cool breeze blow in, allergens can still be left all over our houses.
Seventh Generation tells us of some green ways to take care of that by clicking…
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Added by Janel on April 22, 2009 at 2:01pm —
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Check out YouTube's
featured video today about the lack of clean water in some countries.
What a great way to share with your kids about the difference clean water can make to a community.
Go
HERE to see the video.
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Added by Janel on March 22, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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Have you been introduced to Raggs, yet?
Raggs is a new TV show, just for kids, starring 5 colorful canine friends. With over 200 original songs, children will enjoy "live" music throughout the show from these doggy pals along with valuable lessons for your preschooler. Entire shows center around one topic such as Opposites, Water or Friendship.
I like the music and the activity of each show but I think my favorite part is when one of the main characters, a cat named Dumpster, interviews presch…
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Added by Janel on March 17, 2009 at 4:57pm —
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Do your girls play with Bella Sara cards?
For those of you that don't know or have girls, Bella Sara is a successful trading card product developed for girls, featuring horse-themed fantasy cards that offer positive, inspirational messages. Kind of like Webkinz but w…
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Added by Janel on March 11, 2009 at 11:30pm —
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I recently read a press release from Scholastic, Inc about the toys that kids were asking for during the holidays. Scholastic has a pretty good pulse on what kids want based on what they are buying and reading through book orders and fairs. Makes sense to me!
This is what they say,…
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Added by Janel on February 18, 2009 at 4:00pm —
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So, it seems the trend in kids clothing this year is casual. Um yeah, it seems the trend in all clothing is getting more and more casual if you ask me. One website selling and tracking trendy kid's clothing says not to be surprised this year if the seams are visible from the…
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Added by Janel on January 22, 2009 at 9:30am —
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