Christmas
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Kid spaces: A creative but clean artist's retreat
BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull 5 Hours Ago
On the one hand, art is essential for kids. Art offers self-expression, especially important for kids who may lack vocabulary to convey ideas and emotions. Art can build confidence, teach and hone fine motor skills. It's inexpensive and fun. However,… Full Story »
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Family Traditions Are Important
Gagazine &bull YesterdayFamily traditions can take place at any time, whether it's an annual summer vacation trip or a specific holiday tradition. It is important to follow these traditions over the years as it will help your children and your families develop a… Full Story »
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Custom Puzzles and You Won't Believe the Price!
Family Style &bull Aug 31, 2010
We found these custom puzzles on Etsy the other day and loved them. Then we looked at the price and couldn't believe our eyes, only $11! I think I know what all my young nieces and nephews are getting for… Full Story »
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Thorunn Arnadottir's Tree Shelf Doubles as Storage and Art
inhabitots &bull Aug 30, 2010When we first spotted the tree shelf decked out with apples at the New York International Gift Fair earlier this month, it was easy to see the tree shape right away. But the word at the show was that many attendees… Full Story »
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It's a Wonderful (Sales) Life: The Staying Power of 'The Book Thief'
Publishers Weekly--Children's Book News &bull Aug 30, 2010
The Book Thief, a novel by Australian author Markus Zusak set in Germany during WWII, was published by Knopf Books for Young Readers to much critical acclaim in March 2006. By early 2007 it had appeared on many Best Books lists and won a Printz Honor. But what has been truly unusual about The Book Thief is that its sales-to adults as well as young readers-have risen steadily since publication. The book is a regular fixture on bestseller… Full Story »
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Never Mind the School Clothes, What Will Your Child Wear for Halloween?
About.com Parenting Special Needs &bull Aug 24, 2010
I know, I know, I hate the acceleration of holidays. I'm supposed to be thinking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I'm still trying to get my kids' summer homework finished. But since costumes sometimes take planning, and maybe it… Full Story »
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Apprentice winner Mina announces pregnancy
MadeForMums &bull Aug 23, 2010
Apprentice winner Yasmina Siadatan has announced her pregnancy, months after beginning her 100, 000 a year job at Alan Sugar's AMScreen Healthcare company. The result of a whirlwind romance with a colleague, Mina's pregnancy has received the blessing of Sir… Full Story »
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Randall Amster: Schlock Doctrine: Where, and by Whom, Was Your Christmas Made?
Huffington Post - Sesame Street &bull Aug 19, 2010
Nothing against our friends and neighbors in the Far East, but it seems as if just about everything that came down the chimney for Christmas this year bore a "made in China" label on its underbelly. Even the items that… Full Story »
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Six-year-olds with squint less likely to be invited to birthday parties, study suggests
ScienceDaily: Children's Health News &bull Aug 19, 2010
The findings prompt the authors to suggest that corrective surgery should be performed not later than the age of 6, which is when the discrimination seems to emerge. The Swiss researchers digitally altered photographs of six children from six identical twin pairs to create inward and outward types of visible squint (strabismus) to compare against normally aligned eyes. One hundred and eighteen children between the ages of 3… Full Story »
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Charlie Sheen had drops of Jupiter in his hair
BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull Aug 17, 2010
What acts like summer and walks like rain? If you answered with a punch line that included Charlie Sheen then congratulations, you're much more clever than I am. I couldn't think of squat. Turns out that the Christmas Day fight… Full Story »
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Deceptively Delicious Book Review
Mom Ok'd &bull Aug 17, 2010The GoodMy mother gave me this book for Christmas, just a month before my daughter was born -- perhaps she sensed I'd have a picky eater on my hands, or maybe she was just intrigued by the author, but either… Full Story »
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Pass the Peas
Rice Daddies &bull Aug 14, 2010
I always knew this day would come but nothing prepares you for when it actually does. The above picture is our 5-year-old son Maceo posting up with funk legend, and his name source, Maceo Parker . A nice security guard… Full Story »
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Natalie Grant On "Rockin' Flats" During Second Pregnancy
Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Aug 13, 2010
Christian rocker Natalie Grant and her husband/producer Bernie Herms are expecting their third child on Christmas Day. The four-time GMA Female Vocalist of the Year is set to release her eighth album, Love Revolution, on August 24. Natalie opened up to… Full Story »
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Not everyone is a pet person
BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull Aug 13, 2010
A little tidbit about yours truly: me and dogs have a love/hate relationship. I absolutely love them when they don't stink, when they sleep alot, when they like to cuddle, when they know where to do their biz, when they are running… Full Story »
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Book Now, for Holiday Season...
About.com Family Vacations &bull Aug 12, 2010
Yes, it's true: for popular Christmas events, you should be booking in summer-time. For example: if you want to ride the Polar Express on the Grand Canyon Railway, you should book your seats now -- and this advice probably holds… Full Story »
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Taxidermy for Toddlers! The Plush Bear Trophy
Droolicious &bull Aug 12, 2010
Does you child, or perhaps you, have a bit of a dark sense of humor? Are you more prone to read the Addam's Family than Family Circle? Does your family enjoy Nightmare Before Christmas more than A Charlie Brown Christmas?… Full Story »
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Workers share their 'I quit' stories
CNN: Living &bull Aug 11, 2010
This week, Steven Slater, a flight attendant for JetBlue Airways, made a dramatic job exit: cursing and sliding down the plane's emergency chute with beer in his hand. Slater's job-quitting performance has been hailed as heroic by some people. CNN asked readers and iReporters to share their stories about quitting in a dramatic, and oftentimes unprofessional, way. Kathi… Full Story »
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Etsy Find: Kangaroo with Joey Rocking Toy
The Dear Dr.MOZ Baby Blog &bull Aug 10, 2010
If you've been looking for a really nice gift for a toddler that will last generations, I recommend visiting Rocking Frog's shop on Etsy. Each rocking toy animal is manufactured by hand using quality, ecologically responsible materials. Shoot the Rocking Frog an email if you don't see the animal you were hoping to purchase. Not only… Full Story »
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Have school on Christmas Day
CNN: Living &bull Aug 10, 2010
Editor's Note: David Bristow serves as a Christian youth director in northern Virginia and is a graduate student at Washington Theological Union in Washington, D.C. I pondered the question after reading a CNN Belief Blog post in which Imam Khalid Latif, executive director of New York University's Islamic Center, argued that public schools should close for two prominent Muslim holidays in New York City. Noting that more than 10 percent of New York City school students are Muslim, he suggests that the public school calendar grant the Islamic community the same holiday leisure as it already gives to Christian and… Full Story »
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Brooke Mueller Told Police Of Past Assault
Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Aug 10, 2010
According to a recently released police report, the Christmas Day altercation between Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller started because of a song. Charlie, who has daughters Sam and Lola with his ex-wife Denise Richards, apparently told the officer… Full Story »
