Earth-Friendly Family Playdate
March 26, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Who: Children ages 6 months to 6 years. (Along with their parents and/or caregivers)
What: Will enjoy this gym event featuring free play, structured play and a zipline finale. Pizza will be served for the kids. Sandwiches and salad will be served for the adults.
At the end of the event, each family will receive a [...]
April Giveaway: Eco Yoga Mat
March 25, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Lotuspad Yoga Mats is giving away one of their popular eco yoga mats.
"Kids love yoga, why not give them a special yoga mat that’s not only attractive and cushy, but is also good for the Earth?
Unlike common "sticky" yoga mats made of cheap and harmful chemicals, high-quality Lotuspad yoga mats are made from a [...]
April Showers Giveaway: Rugged Idea Blanket
March 25, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Rugged Idea is giving away one of their popular weatherproof blankies.
"As the weather is starting to warm up, these blankets will be useful for picnics when the grass is damp, stroller protection when the weather is still a bit nippy or unpredictable, outdoor play blanket at the park, and indoor play mat when the floor [...]
April Showers Giveaway: Puddlegear Raingear
March 25, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
“Puddlegear is raingear built for tough customers – PVC free and ÖKO-TEX certified – kids can play outside feeling warm, unrestricted and dry in their great looking rain gear. Turning puddles and rain into nature’s toys. When kids play they lose themselves in their imagination, weather won’t matter as long as they are warm and [...]
April Giveaway: Two DVDs for Children on the Autism Spectrum
March 25, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
“In February 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued their ADDME autism prevalence report. The report, which looked at a sample of 8 year olds in 2000 and 2002, concluded that the prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in every 150 American children, and almost 1 in 94 boys.” -Source: Autism Society [...]
5 Favorite Things (April)
March 25, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
I know that I usually do seven favorite things, but I couldn’t come up with two more (?!) So, here’s my top five.
1. Massages: Massages are my "thing" for 2008 (as in I’m going to have one at least once every 3 months). I had a really great hour-long deep tissue massage at Graceful Services. [...]
Movie Review: Bob the Builder: Building Bobland Bay
March 25, 2008 by The Cranes · Leave a Comment
At last Bob gets a house, and not just a house! The whole story is divided into three parts, really, and other projects are included. Before the last, “Fantastic Flex,” special features are inserted. These must be done by the same company and are included as promos due to having room on [...]
Movie Review: “Caillou’s Family Favorites”
March 25, 2008 by Lesley · Leave a Comment
This DVD features Caillou in four different episodes: “Caillou’s Surprise,” “People I Love,” “Captain Caillou,” and “Knowing How.” Caillou, which my kids first saw on PBS Kids, has become one of their favorites. They get to join along as Caillou explores everyday life in a way that truly reflects a child’s mind and sparks their [...]
Microsoft Small Business Summit
March 25, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
From March 24th to 27th, Microsoft Small Business Summit is being broadcast live for FREE on the web. I listened to a few of the segments from yesterday and today. If you have a small business (or are interested in starting one), this is a great way to get advice from established experts like Tina [...]
The End of a Dream
March 20, 2008 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment
Okay, so it’s really not that dramatic as my title suggests…
Without a doubt, I love the parenting writing and speaking work that I do. However, I’ve always wanted a product to sell. Last year, I began laying the groundwork of a t-shirt company geared towards babies, toddlers and preschoolers. (Yes, I know – another t-shirt [...]
