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Get Your Kids Involved in Lunch-Making with Sweet Tweets

April 18, 2011 By 4 Comments
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When I first started making my daughter lunch for camp when she was 4, I started putting notes in her lunch.  I did it partly because she was starting to spend more time away from me and I wanted her to have a part of me with her.  I also wrote notes in her lunchbox because that's just the way I am - I'm sentimental and a letter writer.  I would slip in notes like: "You are my sunshine.  Love, Mommy" or "You are the love of my life.  Yours, Mommy."  They always included drawings to illustrate the words. After all, she couldn't read.  I used cute … [Read more...]

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Fair Trade: Sustaining Communities by Giving Back

March 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
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Recently on a Traveling Mom retreat in Orlando, I met Megy Karydes from WorldShoppe.com.  We happened to sit next to each other during all the dinners during the retreat, and I listened intently to her tale about her Fair Trade business which works with more than 100 artisan cooperatives, non-governmental organizations and locally controlled small businesses in more than 30 countries including Asia, Africa, and Latin America.  I found it fascinating how she making a difference in people's lives from so far away.  Megy was wearing some of the jewelry … [Read more...]

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Holiday Gifts for Kids Wrap Up

November 18, 2010 By 3 Comments
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Here is a list of what I consider to be the HOT toys that are sure to be a hit this holiday season.  If you're trying to come up with some ideas for your holiday shopping for your kids without breaking the bank, here are some of the newest toys out on the shelves that I've personally tested on my kids, ages 6 and 7.  Shopping for other people, even your kids, can sometimes be frustrating, so hopefully this list will ease the experience a bit. Squinkies - Who would have known that these little miniature collectibles would be such a hit with my … [Read more...]

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When Grammy-Winning Artists Get Together and Talk About Fruits & Vegies

November 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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I was recently sent a copy of a new CD called "Healthy Food for Thought: Good Enough to Eat" to listen to and voice my thoughts about.  At first glance, I didn't comprehend the CD's significance, nor did I realize how much enjoyment was about to come in my home as a result.  I can't stress enough what an interesting, valuable CD this is.  First of all, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this CD go to the New York Coalition for Healthy School Food.  The goal of this CD is to assist with the nation's initiatives regarding nutrition and childhood … [Read more...]

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Review and Interview: Kathy and Janet Lennon’s Best Pals

November 9, 2010 By 2 Comments
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My mom's favorite story from my childhood is one about a rag doll.  I had spotted it in a window of a shop in Atlantic city while strolling on the boardwalk.  The shop was shut, and my grandmother told me we would go back another time.  We never did, and I talked about the doll incessantly. Later, I'm not sure how much time had elapsed since the window-shopping trip on the boardwalk, my mother fell ill. We lived in Atlanta; my grandmother lived in Philadelphia.  When my mom went into the hospital, my grandmother flew down to take care of my two … [Read more...]

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A Look at the New “Pinkalicious” Line of Toys

October 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
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A few months ago, I wrote about the play, "Pinkalicious" that I took my daughter to see in NYC a few years ago when she was five.  I described how much she enjoyed watching a play about one of her favorite story book characters.  She's not the only one.  Millions of little girls have been inspired by Pinkalicious, since the first book came out in 2006.  My daughter's world has revolved around the color pink since she started making her own decisions about her personal preferences.  In addition, the series, as well as the play, has taught her the … [Read more...]

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Kidz Bop Dance Party for Nintendo Wii, Too Much Fun for My Kids

October 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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There's a ruckus in my house!  You know what's causing it?  The new Kidz Bop Dance Party for Nintendo Wii that just hit stores this month.  Labeled as the "ultimate party in your own living room," it really is.  My kids are movin' and groovin' and loving this new game.  It features 24 songs from current top 40 musicans like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Keha, Michael Jackson, Disturbia and Rihanna.  Kids are the singers of the songs, just like on the Kidz Bop CDs.  Some of the lyrics have been altered to fit the tates and minds of … [Read more...]

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Review: Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too and Giveaway

October 19, 2010 By 8 Comments
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My husband is always asking me why I need so many time-outs.  He has never understood my rationale for wanting and needing to spend time alone.  Sometimes the weight of motherhood falls hard on my shoulders.  After hearing, "Mommy, I need this" and "Mommy, I want this" all day, I sometimes just need a break.  A bit of time to myself has always been the magic cure.  I end up nurturing my soul and come back a better mom, with more patience than I had before I left for time to myself.  I've made a concentrated effort to keep up with my interests and … [Read more...]

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FREE Download of the Flannery Brothers New Album

October 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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To celebrate today’s release of The New Explorers Club, the Flannery Brothers are giving away another new album for FREE! Dance Songs for Silly Kids is jam-packed with never before heard dance remixes of  favorite Flannery Brothers songs.   It’s a super fun album with a very different feel from previous Flannery Brothers CDs.    I've listened to their music and think it's excellent - you'll enjoy it as much as your kids! By 11 AM EDT on Tuesday, October 19, the entire, 12-song Dance Songs for Silly Kids will be available for free download … [Read more...]

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Can You Tell Me How to Get to the Land of Israel?

October 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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I was so excited to receive both a copy of Shalom Sesame's Welcome to Israel and Chaunkah: The Missing Menorah.  My 5 and 7 year-old's quickly ran into the living room to watch them both.  Having just returned from a trip to Israel and also anticipating the upcoming holiday of Chanukah in our home, there was much excitement over these about to be released DVD's.  Both come from the creators of Sesame Street and feature well-known American and Israeli celebrities like Debra Messing, Achinoam Nini, Mira Awad, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christina Applegate, Greg … [Read more...]

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