Educational Programs That Really Work

Love, love, love Little Pim. Perfect for my classroom, home, or a quick on-the-plane or in the airport language brush up- and the kids really look forward to “Pim Time”. Little Pim is a fun and unique edu-tainment line I wouldn’t be without.

little pimLittle Pim is perfect for my classroom, home, or a quick on-the-plane or in the airport language brush up- and the kids really look forward to “Pim Time”. Little Pim is a fun and unique edu-tainment line I wouldn’t be without. Little Pim teaches children a new language (or brushes up skills) through the usage of DVD’s CD’s, toys, books and games, with perhaps the most well known being the DVD’s. The way Pim DVD’s teach is through examples in short segments, each being 5 minutes long, which are part of a much larger theme, IE Spanish Disc 3 is Playtime. Throughout the disc, children are shown 60 words and phrases which work with the playing theme. This way of educating is called Entertaining Immersion Method. Each Pim disc is jam packed with learning by diagram, example action and most of all fun.

Not only does Pim teach Spanish, but also French, Arabic, Russian, and Japanese. Little Pim is also adorable, with his short but sweet DVD’s, each of which clock in at 35 minutes long. This gives mom and dad a breather for a little bit, and the little ones a little language lesson at the same time- not turning the kiddos into brain-dead zombies. Afterward, follow up with your child to see what they learned- excellent diner conversation, and practice as well.

Not only does Pim have DVD’s but also music with languages in the form of CD’s. The French Bop CD (for example) has 15 well known French children songs, all of which will help your little ones further understand the language and French culture. Some of the songs are: Tap, Tap, Tap, and Les Petites Marionettes. To round out our French learning experience there are also word and phrase cards to quiz your kids with. Perhaps your child may not remember the words all the time, but both they and you will be thrilled as they get the words right and their vocabulary builds. With practice, patience, and Pim, I am sure in no time he will be our little tour guide through the fields of France.

little pim backpackLittle Pim has now made their award-winning language learning program available digitally. Sold in Spanish, French, Chinese, English/ESL and the newly [Read more…]

Mickey’s Music Festival – Win a Famiy Four Pack Here! #DisneyLive

Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story in their new touring show Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. Disney hits are
remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country and much more.
The irresistible for any kid lineup of performers, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy; Ariel, Sebastian and Ursula; Jasmine, Aladdin and Genie; and Woody, Buzz and Jessie; are among the more than 25 Disney stars featured in this [Read more…]

So You’re Moving to New York, Are You?

New York is almost like its own planet—there is nowhere any place else that is even remotely like it…and that’s why it’s good for everybody to live there for at least a little while. Deciding to make the move is easy. Actually making the transition is what’s hard.

Culture Shock!

Things in New York are just…different. It’s the one city in the country where having a car is not only not needed, it can be a huge hassle. Still, if you’re used to having a car handy—especially if you plan to travel outside of the city with any sort of regularity–keeping your car nearby is a good idea. So, before you get to the city, do your research to find the best parking in Manhattan and buy your space.

It’s Not the Size That Matters

It’s how you use it! Nowhere is this more true than in Manhattan where the apartments are teeny tiny.

Living in a small space can be a challenge, no matter how easy those pre-fabbed apartments at IKEA make it look. [Read more…]

Jeepers Peepers Game – Super Duper Educational Learning Toy

What Am I?

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That’s the question that goes around the game Jeepers Peppers, an Ask and Answer Question will get the kids laughing and enjoying themselves. The game, by Super Duper Publications is aimed at kids ages 5 years old and older

The game comes with 101 Photo cards, six glasses, six clue cards, bingo chips and a spinner. How the game works is simple, each player gets a pair of glasses and picked a card (face down!) without looking at them of course and place it in the glasses. Each one has a little card holder, place the glasses on your head and make sure your all in a circle to see each other. Each player gets a clue card which covered categories you use to guess what your card is. Going around the circle you ask the yes or no questions to [Read more…]

Assassin’s Creed 4 : Black Flag

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Easter Half Term at Heathrow: Theme Park Madness

Are you looking for an alternative break for this Easter half term? Beat the theme park rush of the summer holidays and hit the main attractions this March. Despite the chilly weather, many of the main parks open over the holidays to offer some fabulously fun adrenaline fuelled activities for families of all ages.

Cut the stress out of your sojourn and take a flight into Heathrow to make the most of the parks located just outside of the city centre. Hotels near Heathrow Terminal 5 are in an excellent location getting around without suffering the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

Rather than splurging on an expensive hotel, look into booking a budget hotel near Heathrow Terminal 5 as a base for your stay. Choose accommodation that offers spacious family rooms, without the added cost of any frivolous, unneeded extras.

Keep the cost low on the basics and save your spends to splurge on theme park tickets, refreshments and any treats you decide to add onto your itinerary. Half term holidays are all about spending quality time with your loved ones – choose somewhere to stay based on bargain rates and comfortable beds, what more do you need?

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Leases

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There are quite a few ways to have a vehicle to call your own. These include buying, renting and leasing. When undertaking any of these, it is best to have experts on your side. If you are not a car person or are simply not confident in your car knowledge, your best bet is to ask around. Talk to friends about your want of a vehicle and if you don’t know someone directly, then I am sure someone will be able to point you in the right direction. If this [Read more…]

Milk Unleashed- Perfect for Lunchboxes- Win Some to Try for Yourself!

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Milk has always been a staple in Americans refrigerators since the inception of the refrigerator. As such, it is assumed that all milk must stay in the fridge or else is spoils. And it spoils in such horrid ways, doesn’t it? The horrible smell arrives, or maybe instead of cereal and milk you end up with cereal and cottage cheese. Or how about some lemon milk with your coffee? All of this scares the junk out of us, so milk is only kept in the fridge, right? Wrong. It is also sold in what is called shelf stable containers. It is able to sit on a shelf in your pantry along with your dry pasta for quite some time, up to six months. After that point the milk is still good but there is a loss in nutritional value and such, but it has been done. Just be wary. Once it is open it must be refrigerated, and will last about 7 to 10 days.

milk unleashedYou may be asking, as I did, what is added to my beloved milk to make this shelf stable version? Honestly, nothing. Shelf stable [Read more…]