Month: August 2009

Back to school tips with Peter Walsh and Officemax

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I recently got to watch a outstanding webcast with Peter Walsh, and some special guests to answer all of our back to school questions. The guests were a award winning teacher, a mom, and two students.

School starts in just a few short weeks, and i’m going to share some great organizing tips.

  

Tips for your child and backpack:

  • cleanout  your backpack and binder once a week                             
  •   make homework space, clutter is bad for concentration
  • teach your child how to ise a backpack, lots of pockets
  • color coding can help with small children

For the home:

  • Give yourself time to organize
  • show you value organization and make it a family value
  • use the right tools for organization
  • declutter, and see what school supplies you really need to buy
  • establish a routine for you and family

    Tip for giving back to teachers:

  • Teachers spend $1200 a year out of pocket on school supplies So instead of giving th teacher an apple give them school supplies!

OfficeMax sent me some school supplies from the  Scoolio Von Hoolio, a kid-centric line available at OfficeMax.   I think they are adorable and perfect for my little girl starting school. i love how everything coordinates together, and the hearts, flowers and owl are so cute.

For all your school supplies visit OfficeMax

contests 8-10-09

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mom knows it all-Hannah Montana movie/8/11/09

this full house-trix swirl prize pack/8/13/09

NY city single mom-$25 build a bear gift card/8/14/09

this full house-pampered chef food chopper/8/14/09

from dates to diapers-crayola creativity pack/8/14/09

rockin mama-healthy snack pack/8/14/09 10 pm

seven dogs and a baby-$10 g.c. to subway/8/15/09

mom knows it all-500 piece set bendaroos/8/15/09

pj mommy community-scotts naturals coupons/8/15/09

organic baby resource-organic kimono set/8/17/09

PKMU(learning never ends)-fury t-shirt/8/18/09

rockin mama-7th generation starter kit/8/19/09 10 pm

a frog in my soup-playdoh spagetti factory/8/19/09

rockin mama-snapfish photo book/8/20/09 10 pm

rockin mama-smart mom pendant/8/22/09 10 pm

mommy goggles-venus embrace razor and cartridges/8/24/09

penelopes oasis-earth baby organics/9/4/09

valuerays warm mouse blog-heated computer mouse/9/8/09

Join Lands End for a B2S twitter party

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Lands end is having a back to school shopping twitter party. Lands End hosts will be on twitter to answer all your questions.  What would a party be without prizes.  There will be more than 20 product giveaways during the party, handed out by everyones favorite co-host 5 minutes for mom.

Be there:

Date: Thursday, August 20th
Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST
Location: #landsend

                                                                                        Lands' End Logo

thanks to mom select for telling me about this wonderful party

 

Please help me win

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I am a Purex Insider, I got to try out the new Purex 3 in 1 laundry sheets. well a contest has started for the purex insiders and i would appreciate if you could help me win.

all you have to do is click this link and watch a short video. that simple.

http://www.thissheetworks.com/brandy_walleshauser

 

please please i really need the money

anyone who does can have 5 extra entries into my giveaways

contests 8-7-09

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an island life-citiblocks/8/7/09

penelopes oasis-boob lube, lingerie handbook, undershirt/8/8/09

an island life-coraline lenticular cups/8/8/09

the creative junkie-felt flower bouquet kit/8/9/09

an island life-crayola creativity pack/8/11/09

an island life-wizards of waverly place cd/8/13/09

self love project-$35 worth of carolina pad products/8/15/09

coolbabykid-bob the builder lunchbox set/8/20/09

melindas joy-SAK leather purse/8/24/09 12 pm

simply sensational divas review-surfsweets basket/8/31/09 12 pm

penelopes oasis-belli skincare, V.S. detergent, lipbalm, pedicure in a bottle /9/9/09

simply sensational divas review-tribute e-book giveaway/8/31/09 12 pm

loud karaoke-full karaoke system or $100 g.c/?

simply sensational divas review-fruit 2/0 12 pack flavored water/9/31/09

 

Sid the Science kid and Olly Dive review and giveaway

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i got to review three children’s DVDs that are wonderful learning resources.

Sid the Science Kid: Change Happens

In this movie Sid wants to know why things change. like his yellow banana turning brown, ice cream melting, shoes shrinking, and more. Sid and hid friends work together on some experiments and discover the effects of time, temperature and environment.

*We really like this movie and it was very informative as to why change happens. one of the common questions asked by my children everyday.   I think its a great show for introducing science to young children.

episodes:  My Mushy Banana, My Shrinking Shoes, My Ice Pops, and the Perfect Pancake

run time: 115 min.

Sid the Science kid: The Bug Club

843501003770 Sid The Bug Club DVD

 

 

Sid hears a dog barking, and wonders if the dog id talking to him. At school he learns animals do communicate through body language and making sounds.  He also finds himself on a quest to find out why dirt is so dirty,  bees live in beehives, and ants live in anthills.

This DVD is jammed pack with exciting information about bugs, nature, animals and more. My kids got such a thrill learning about new animals and the way they communicate. Sid the Science Kid DVDs are really a great science experience for small children.

Episodes: Hello Doggie, Home Tweet Home, The Dirt on Dirt, and Don’t Forget the Leaves

115 min. long

 

Dive Olly Dive: Ship Shape Sub

Dive Olly Dive Ship Shape Sub DVD

 

Olly Beth and Doug ignore a warning from diver doug when they decide to stay overnight on a haunted shipwreck. The friends start thinking the ship might not be haunted, but it’s still dangerous.  plus in another jam packed episode: Suzy the sea plane doesn’t listen to ranger the cowboy seahorse, because of his size. When Suzy gets tangled in the kelp forest, she learns good things can come in small packages.

* this moving is full of learning and we really enjoyed it. My kids loved being able to see under water world, and I loved all the valuable lessons it taught. learn from your mistakes,  don’t judge by a cover.  Great learning tool for my preschooler and tots.

 

Just for you:

I’m giving away all three DVDs to one lucky reader.

just leave me a comment telling me your favorite show on PBS kids or PBS Kids Sprout? (required entry)

**extra entries: subscribe to my feed

blog or tweet this giveaway, please leave the link in a comment

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contest closes on 8/31/09

closed the winner is julie

ni hao Kai-lan Great Trip to China

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Kai-lans aunt, Gu Nai Nai, invites her and her friends Rintoo, Ho Ho, Tolee to visit China and meet a baby panda!  On her trip she learns about Chinese culture and wildlife, plus her grandpa YeYe passes down some traditions.   she learns so much along the way and teaches new chinese words.

there are also two bonus episodes on this DVD:

Rain or Shine:

  When a super sunny day turns into a rainy day, Kai-lan thinks of ways to play in the rain, like jumping in puddles,sliding on lotus leaves, and more!

the Ant Playground:

 Kai-lan and her new friends help build swing for the ants playground, but its way to big for them!

 

We really liked this DVD, my kids of course love Kai-lan and watch it on TV all the time. I love the new language skills, and how much children learn from watching this show. its very fulfilling and enjoying watching the kids get involved.

rating:10

More info: 

96 minutes long

release date: 7/14/09

retails for 14.99 on amazon

you can also visit www.nickjr.comfor more info and printables

contests 8/5/09

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sassyfrazz-hasbro games/8/11/09

an island life-crayola creativity pack/8/11/09

frugal creativity-rubbermaid easy find lids/8/13/09

my red apron-hope of refuge book/8/13/09

frugal creativity-$100 barnes and noble gift card/8/14/09

sweeps 4 bloggers-rubbermaid easy find lids/8/14/09

melinda joy-3 month membership to learning link brain training/8/15/09

lisa cooking-wonka candy in a purple hat/8/18/09

secret life of a wahm-carolina pad products/8/19/09

mommy goggles-$40 g.c. to Ihop/8/21/09

energizer bunny mommy reports-tot basketball set/8/22/09

sensational divas review-$50 g.c. to little lamb design/8/31/09

sensational divas review-$20 g.c. to piggy paint/8/31/09

sensational divas review-mabels labels back to school pack/8/31/09

sensational divas review-fruit 2 0 12 pack/8/31/09

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