Samantha, Author at Have Sippy Will Travel

Stimulate Your Kid’s Mind with CookieCoo Dancing Star

March 8, 2012 by Samantha 16 Comments

One of the best educational games that you can teach your child on how to use correctly is the CookieCoo Dancing Star. This gaming application is best described as a rhythm game where it teaches your kid how to use their eyes, ears and hands at the same time while following the beat of the music. Teaching your child coordination while at a young age can help them a lot especially during their developmental stage. However, sticking with conventional tools such as bricks and other toys may just bore them silly. What you need is to introduce a bit of music and quirky characters that not only help stimulate their eyes and ears but also stimulate their brain to function easily which is exactly what you can get out of CookieCoo Dancing Star.

Imagine a digital game that is packed with strong visual representations of various kooky characters that kids can’t help but love as well as jolly tunes that they can sing and dance to all rolled into one. Add to this concoction different types of instruments that your kids need to tap in time with the musical note falling on the instrument. The combination of beat, rhythm and profusion of colors, sounds and visual graphics will certainly stimulate your kids’ minds as [Read more…]

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World Vison and International Women’s Day

March 8, 2012 by Samantha 12 Comments

The following is being shared by World Vision, a humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

March 8 is International Women’s Day when thousands of events are held to honor the achievements of women around the world. Cindy Breilh, Women of Vision national director, offers seven easy ways for women to provide for daughters, sisters and mothers — women around the world, right in our own neighborhoods and here at home.

1. Save a woman’s life in child birth:
Did you know that in countries like Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and Bolivia, having a baby is one of the most dangerous things a woman can do? By helping train local midwives in remote communities, you could save a life. Visit StrongWomenStrongWorld.org to learn more.

2. Mentor a girl close to home:
A growing poverty rate, poor-performing schools, and teen violence make it tough to be a girl growing up here in our own country. Reach out and influence the life of a young girl in your own community by volunteering as a tutor or mentor. Get connected at BBBS.org.

3. Use your voice to stop trafficking:
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation affects girls and women in horrific ways all around the world, but the Trafficking Victims Protection Act in the US Senate can help end the practice. Contact your Senators and ask them to renew this bill to protect women and girls, both here in the US and around [Read more…]

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Deals Of The Day!

March 8, 2012 by Samantha Leave a Comment

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Find deal under the “GoDiaper Tab“

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Grab Seventh Generation Free and Clear Baby Diapers, Stage 4, 30 Count (Pack of 4) for $41.99 that makes it $0.35 per count!

Receive a Free Easter Egg Kit with any purchase of $20 or more at Build a Bear! Plus if you spend $40 or more get Free Shipping with Code: 97469 at checkout!

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Pound Puppies DVD GlVEAWAY

March 7, 2012 by Samantha 1 Comment

Released just yesterday, Pound Puppies have been re-created for today’s kids. POUND PUPPIES: Homeward Pound releases on DVD! Catch Lucky, Squirt, Cookie and the entire Shelter 17 gang as they find homes for wayward canine cuties. There’s 5 puppy-rific episodes and a Learn to Draw Lucky bonus feature to engage a preschool audience.

What happened to Cooler, Bight Eyes, and those loveable pups from the 80’s? I’d like to think they all got adopted, LOL. I have not seen the DVD yet, it just got here yesterday. But I did see an episode on the Hb network with Little Man, and it’s cute and lets kids know- shelter dogs need love, too!

The Pound Puppies are a team of fearless dogs whose sworn mission is to [Read more…]

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How to Reduce Sibling Rivalry

March 7, 2012 by Samantha 9 Comments

Your children may share the same DNA; they may even look a lot alike. This doesn’t change the fact that they are still individuals with their own opinions and insights. This means that there are going to be times when they won’t see eye-to-eye, when there will be disagreements. Traditionally, these instances are called, “sibling rivalries”.

If you’re looking for a book on how to prevent them from ever happening, good luck. The truth is that at some point, your kids will encounter conflict with one another. However, if you desire some tips on how to reduce the amount or level of conflicts that occur, there’s some good information included below.

Encourage their individuality. If you’ve ever been the mediator of a conflict, you may notice that while there may be an actual issue that needs to be discussed, the greater challenge is in getting both individuals to accept the other person’s communication style. One may be vocal while the other is completely non-confrontational. One may be expressive while the other is passive. Usually differences aren’t wrong or bad, they’re just, well, different. In a parent’s job description, “mediator” comes with the title. Don’t make one child feel like they have to express their needs or concerns like the other one does. Let them know that they’re OK just the way that they are and that their feelings (and expression of them) should be equally respected at all times.

Provide them with the right tools. If there’s a 3 and 5-year-old fighting over a toy in their bedroom, screaming out “Stop all of that yelling!” may make you feel better, but it doesn’t really teach them anything. They’re fighting for the toy because they don’t know how to get it any other way. Go to them and speak about the importance of not just taking turns, but awaiting their turn too. Let them know that there are alternatives to having that particular toy and that while they wait, they can use those other options. Of course, you’ll have to say all of this on a level that preschoolers understand and they probably won’t “get it” on the first try, but if they learn how to argue well as children, it will definitely make adult life a lot easier.

Try not to take sides. This one is a bit tricky because obviously if one child hits another, then it’s [Read more…]

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Upcoming giveaway!

March 7, 2012 by Samantha Leave a Comment

You can win $514 in prizes Skylanders Xbox 360 game, Pure Pearls Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, Perplexus [Read more…]

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To the Top- come join us!

March 7, 2012 by Samantha Leave a Comment

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Bloggers and Social Media Junkies Unite for Good!

March 7, 2012 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Bloggers and fellow social media junkies….PLEASE Let’s use our on-line reach and voices for good!

We’ve all been watching the news
coverage of the aftermath of the terrible storms that have swept
through the Midwest. Today, I’m calling on the social media community to
help make an impact. One of our members, Barb, who lives in
one of the hard-hit communities in Kentucky, is trying to spread the word
about the ongoing recovery:

“As of today, the donation areas are out of food and towels and are
in desperate need of support…the people of Kentucky who are living
through this disaster are in GREAT need.”

Barb has posted an article with information
on donation opportunities, and she is asking for our help in spreading
the word to our readers who may be able to help. She added:

“If anyone would like to make a direct impact, I am accepting Paypal
donation to make a grocery run for the shelters based on lists they will
provide. I will be happy to scan and provide a receipt for those
looking for confirmation or a tax receipt for their efforts. My
Paypal is ruralmoms@gmail.com –
people are free to contact me via this address with questions or
alternative donation methods.”

Please join us in helping Barb and all of our other fellow bloggers
in these hard-hit areas spread the word about donation needs and make
donations to help relief efforts where possible.

Local donation efforts

Our county along with neighboring counties suffered a tremendous amount of damage last week when tornadoes touched down in Kentucky. Sadly, people lost so much: loved ones and homes. To attempt to describe the experience or the aftermath would be futile of me, I don’t think I could properly convey the depth of tragedy nature’s [Read more…]

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