Ok, this is gross and funny- my husband sent it to me- it is strange canned foods.
Thought it may make you giggle. 🙂
http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomerobo/30-bizarre-foods-in-a-can-23kj
Funny Link
March 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
PetCakes Video
March 12, 2011 by 3 Comments
Great Preview Video of PetCakes- 1st and 2nd series, and some new items as well! I love these toys, and so do my kids and the kids at the Pre-K. These are just too cute. Confession? I literally squealed when I saw them at NY Toy Fair. I don’t really squeal often, LOL. Check out the video- you are going to love what you see! 🙂
Barefoot Books- review and contest for you!
March 12, 2011 by 137 Comments
I love books- can you tell? 🙂
And I truly, truly wish I had found this company much earlier then now. Have you ever heard of Barefoot Books? If you haven’t- I’m going to tell you all about them right now! (And if you have, but have never purchased a book from them- I hope you will pick one up soon!)
Barefoot Books is an independent publishing company that devotes itself to cultural and environmental education and awareness. Started by two moms (Yay for Mom-Based-Businesses!) who wanted their kids to grow up reading books that let them explore, imagine, ad learn while becoming respectful of the planet and the diversity the world has to offer. Barefoot Books has writers and storytellers from all over the world that write these books to help shape our children into global citizens who care about the planet and people around them. (Um hello- where was I? Under a rock? How could I not have, like, the entire collection by now? These are perfect for not only my kids, but my classroom!)
These books have led to such great conversations, and even into lesson plans. While reading “We’re Riding on a Caravan“, the kids learned about ancient travel and how things were transported from one place to another before modern conveniences. We added geography, map skills, and a little history lesson about Central Asia and China, and where silk came from. We talked about China and emperors, and worked this into our “Chinese New Year” theme. Bringing out some Chinese character stamps for the animals representing one’s birth year, a map of ancient China, and paintbrushes and ink to make our own characters- we had lots of Chinese activity and lessons that week. We even played a game that is a re-creation of one from ancient China. We also discussed some of the countries surrounding China and that the caravan traveled through. We built a tiny “yurt”, talked about warrior horsemen, and of course, play-dough “terra cotta soldiers”.
That was all from ONE BOOK! We built a week of fun and activities out of that one book. By the way, these books are BEAUTIFUL! You will love them- the artwork is lovely. AND??? They care, a company that cares! Second YAY! 🙂 They plant a tree for every book purchased, and they are going green with their publishing!
An Adventure on the Silk Road
Join the caravan for an exciting yearlong trek along China’s ancient Silk Road. Following the rhyming, treasure-filled story are informational endnotes about the history of the Silk Road, the story of silk, important cities of China, and a full-spread map.
Ages 4 to 10 years
Written By: Laurie Krebs
Illustrated By: Helen Cann
Written By: Laurie Krebs
Illustrated By: Helen Cann
We also received Kangaroos Have Joeys . The book is again, just beautiful, and Little Man loves that he can “read” it to me. (Really, with me, LOL.) It is a sturdy board book, and it teaches children the names of baby animals.
Learn the names of twenty-four animals and their babies in this simple rhyming text. Notes at the end enhance the experience, with facts about the habitats of each of the featured animals.
Ages 2 to 6 years
Written By: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated By: Philippa-Alys Browne
Written By: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated By: Philippa-Alys Browne
I highly, highly recommend Barefoot Books.
You can purchase your own selection HERE.
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The Water is Coming In!!!
March 12, 2011 by 3 Comments
I’m off for the night and not sure how long- the water is coming into the house! Please keep your fingers crossed there won’t be lots of loss or damage…Peace and Love to you and yours.
~Samantha
Update- all the pumps and all are set up, and all I can do is watch and wait. It might seem silly to be on the internet/blog- but I need to be doing something….all day no running water, no ability to use the toilets and sinks, and now there is all this water coming in, and I can’t do anything about it. It smells, it’s gross, it will be such a cleanup later…We need to do some additional bailout of water every so often, but now it is mostly a “watch and wait” game.
When the floods recede, they will bring out the dumpsters and all of us can get rid of our ruined “stuff”. But the house- that will take weeks to sterilize. It gets into the walls. At least it was just the lower lever. Some of our neighbors really got slammed. And Thank God it’s not a “Japan” situation. Sorry I am rambling. I am just freaked.
I’ll keep you updated as much as I can. If the power goes- nothing I can do, and I will fill you in when it’s back. Have a good night!
Ny Toy Fair- a few more fun toys!
March 12, 2011 by 12 Comments
So, I wanted to give another little bit of info about some of the toys I saw at NY Toy Fair, and a bit about what it is, just in case you didn’t know. There were so many toys to talk about- you may be hearing about them for awhile, LOL.
NY Toy Fair- the world’s largest Toy show! If it’s new, if it’s hot, it’s at Toy Fair. Every toy company from Mattel to the unknown board game inventor is there, trying to show off their newest and latest. And you can bet that if you have heard of it- it made it’s debut at a NY Toy Fair. So many of our favorite toys made their first public appearance here. Most companies are very, very secretive about their new products, and won’t give a thing away about them until after the fair is over. The TOTY awards, (short for Toy Of The Year awards) a coveted prize that is the Oscar of the toy industry, are handed out during NY Toy Fair, as well.
It was really exciting to get the first glimpses of what are going to be the newest and hottest toys for 2011. There were some that seemed to stand out- these are a few of them.
Hasbro, has many new and interesting toys out for 2011. One of my personal favorites is from their “FurReal” line, “Cookie”. Cookie is an interactive dog, who can follow your hand as you pet her- very life like. You can interact with Cookie through her toys as well, and she will follow them with her eyes and her movements. I can’t imagine the little girl who wouldn’t be thrilled to have her own “Cookie”.
Have you ever heard of PetCakes? If not, then let me introduce you! Petcakes, made by Well Made Toy, are incredibly cute stuffed puppies that you just want to eat right up. What’s better then a cupcake? Or cuter then a puppy? The answer to both of those questions is- PetCakes! These little dogs are just too sweet for words! They sit in their brightly colored cupcake wrappers, complete with icing hats and a cherry on top. The original set of 4 was available during 2010, but now Well Made Toy is releasing Series Two- complete with a bear, raccoon, squirrel, and a panda. Soon to come as well are plush minis (think Calico Critters), slippers, Sleeping bags, backpacks- a whole line of scrumptious PetCakes.
Moshi Monsters, by Spin Masters– I think these guys are going to invade all our homes shortly. They are part of what seems to be a trend of “mini” (tiny cute erasers in various brands, Squinkies, Zoobles, etc) toys that are going to be a force of their own in 2011. As were “Silly Bandz” and all their varieties in 2010, so will be the “mini toy” in 2011.
They come in several sizes, which is great for the younger kids who want to play with their older siblings. The larger ones are also plush. The imaginative-play possibilities are endless, especially when you figure in the various sizes. The tiny toys are here to stay- but that’s OK with me! These guys are seriously fun.
ZhuZhu pets- we all remember that Holiday craze! But ZhuZhu has had staying power, and now they are expanding and creating a more interesting line of toys that kids of all ages can enjoy. ZhuZhu Pets has recently released Puppies! The same size as your ZhuZhu hampster, these puppies will do similar motions, but make “dog noises”.
There are also small “babies” that come in so many varieties it may make your head spin. These are some well accessorized babies, as well- they have strollers, towels, outfits, toys, bottles- everything a real baby has! They are set up to interact with the bigger ZhuZhu Pets, and in any interactive playset.
I can’t see a toy list as being complete without adding the new Chuggington line from the Learning Curve. What little boy doesn’t love trains? Most boys go through a train phase, and many girls as well. The new Chuggingtion line will certainly fit the bill for any child who loves trains, or is a fan of the show. The new interactive line reinforces the social and education lessons that are part of the show, such as cooperation, trying your best, and being nice to friends. These toys can recognize and interact with each other as well as with train stops. This makes for a great playtime experience.
These may not be new this year, but they are a fabulous item that no parent who spends significant time in the car should be without. You know how much I love them- Travel Buddies, made by Noodle Head. They are inexpensive, easy to maintain, and are fantastic for road trips, going to grandma’s, or for any child who is often in the car. Comfy, cute, and available in many varieties, this is one of my favorite products of all time. Just leave it in the car so it is always ready for your little one!
With so many new toys on the market, it can be overwhelming to parents. These “Super Six” look promising, and stood out for me among the thousands of toys that were at NY Toy Fair this year. There are a few more I still want to tell you about- so be prepared for one more post! 🙂
(I hope you like these as much as I did- I know they are not all super “flashy”- but I think they are all things that kids will genuinely love, and enjoy playing with for a long time. Also, I didn’t choose any expensive items that would “break the bank”- I know how tight money is for us mommies! Just really fun and fantastic toys that I truly think your kids will enjoy.)
Peace, Love, and Happy browsing!
Olive Kids Bedding
March 12, 2011 by 11 Comments
Olive Kids has some adorable bedding selections. They have some of the cutest options available, regardless of your child’s preferences, age, bed size, or gender.
As you may know, we are doing Little Man’s new “Big Boy” room in his choice- Wild Animals! And of course, Olive Kids had the perfect bedding- it is even named for his new room- “Wild Animals“, LOL. It comes in various sizes, including toddler bedding, which is what we received.
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Your kids room is a jungle, but our Wild Animals kids bedding will tame your savage beast. It’s a bedroom safari full of fun with colorful animals your children will love. The Wild Animals comforter even has a sewn on pocket to hold supplies! Kids bedding at its best!
Little Man just loves it. It is perfect for the room! The bedding fits just right on his new toddler size Safari Bed from Heirloom Wooden Toys, and it looks fantastic. I love the contrasting colors, and how beautifully they go together to make a lovely set, fit for your sweet child who is growing up (sigh!) or, if you are already in a Big Kid Bed- fear not! They have bigger sizes, as well! Most of the sets come in Twin, Full, Queen, and Toddler sizes. And you can get as much (whole set) or as little (for example- just a pillowcase) as you want.
Olive Kids designs kids bedding, boys bedding, bedding for girls, toddler bedding, kids bed sheets and gifts. Our kids bedding, personalized kids gifts, kids placemats, wall borders, kids clocks, kids rugs, kids bedroom wall art and growth charts are designed to create a fun, affordable and creative bedroom for kids. Along with our great kids bedding, we offer a wonderful collection of personalized gifts for kids including Meal Time Plate Sets and Personalized floor pillows!
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Dinosaur Train Contest!
March 12, 2011 by 126 Comments
IT’S NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH! DINOSAUR TRAIN CELEBRATES
WITH NUTRITIOUS ACTIVITIES AND A DINOSAUR TRAIN WORLD TOUR DVD GIVEAWAY!
March is National Nutrition Month®, a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. This year’s National Nutrition Month theme, “Eat right with Color,” encourages everyone to remember to include a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day.
A healthy diet is important to us all, just as it was to Dinosaurs many years ago. With the month of March focusing on nutrition, it’s the perfect time to look at some great ideas and resources provided by The American Dietetic Association to eat a healthy diet! And, we invite you to to teach your child how to prepare a vegetarian (herbivore) picnic filled with great food and fun by visiting Dinosaur Train on the PBS parent’s site: http://www.pbs.org/parents/
To help parents, the American Dietetic Association provides many resources available at www.eatright.org/nnm
1. Peel a banana and dip it in yogurt. Roll in crushed cereal and freeze.
2. Spread celery sticks with peanut butter or low-fat cream cheese. Top with raisins. Enjoy your “ants on a log.”
3. Stuff a whole-grain pita pocket with ricotta cheese and Granny Smith apple slices. Add a dash of cinnamon.
4. Mix together ready-to-eat cereal, dried fruit and nuts in a sandwich bag for an on-the-go snack.
5. Smear a scoop of frozen yogurt on two graham crackers and add sliced banana to make a yummy
sandwich.
Next, Buddy can help you and your child prepare a vegetarian (herbivore) picnic. The Have A Brachiosaurus Picnic activity (http://www.pbs.org/parents/
The downloadable PDF file, available at http://www.pbs.org/parents/
o Brachiosaurus Super Salad: The kids will have fun tearing up green leafy veggies into bite-size pieces and mixing ranch dressing with green coloring to make a tasty topping.
o Sauropod Sandwich: With a plastic knife, cut pieces of whole wheat bread in the shape of a favorite dinosaur and spread with cheese spread or peanut butter.
o Herbivore Herb and Spinach Spread: Mix frozen spinach, dried onion soup mix, sour cream, celery sticks and crackers
o Green Juice – fill a child’s plastic cup with apple juice and add green food color to make a green beverage fit for an herbivore.
And as we all know, digestion is a very important part of keeping healthy for both humans…and dinosaurs back in the day! Click thttp://www.pbs.org/parents/
Another fun way to explore “poop” is with Uncle Milton’s new Dinosaur Train Dino Poop Kit, just one of a range of new science themed toys geared to make science more interesting, engaging and accessible for children. With the Dino Poop kit, kids can discover what the dinosaur had for lunch! Did he have fish or did he eat a plant? Once kids find pieces of what he ate, they can put them together to create their own fossil imprint to figure it out! It’s OK parents, it’s not real poop…it’s soft, pliable dino dough! Available at Toys”R”Us (SRP: $7.99, ages 4+)
The hit television series Dinosaur Train® airs daily on PBS KIDS® (check local listings).
We would appreciate your promoting the following sites in conjunction with this promotion.
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http://www.pbs.org/parents/
In addition to the television series, there is also a DINOSAUR TRAIN interactive website at PBSKIDS.org/dinosaurtrain. Buddy, Tiny and Mr. Conductor guide children as they discover natural history and the science of paleontology through fun games and activities. For information on the DINOSAUR TRAIN geocache program—a fast growing adventure game that inspires families to get out and discover treasures together go to www.geocaching.com/
One of you will win the new DINOSAUR TRAIN: PTERANODON FAMILY WORLD TOUR ADVENTURE DVD, which will be released on March 15 from Paramount Home Entertainment and PBS Kids.
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