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Thursday, November 30, 2006
Baby Santa Music CD
babyeinstein.com
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Toddler meal time pack
Our Toddler Meal Time Pack has everything you need for feeding your little one while away from home:
- 3 Take & Toss Bowls with Lids
- 2 Take & Toss Infant Section Bowls
- 12 Take & Toss Toddler Flatware -- 6 forks & 6 spoons
- 4 Take & Toss Spill Proof Cups or Straw Sippers
- 16 Pampers Pocket Bibsters
- Wet Ones Antibacterial Travel Pack (15 count)
Fun Party box
Ocean Steward Party in a Box
The Ocean Steward Party in a Box is a fantastic way to inspire kids to learn about the oceans and have fun while doing it. Each Party in a Box includes an ocean wildlife Stickerfish Dive Log Pack, an orca magnet, an adjustable wristband, and a sea life self-inking stamp. Each Party in a Box also contains an action list for helping our oceans, information about ocean stewardship, and optional party activities. As a bonus, each Box also includes a Blue Ocean Institute sticker, bookmarks, and Seafood MiniGuide about eco-friendly sea food choices. Buy a set of 12 Boxes and save.
A percentage of profit from the sale of each Ocean Steward Party in a Box goes to the Blue Ocean Institute, a nonprofit organization working to develop conservation solutions and a closer human relationship with the sea through science, art, and literature.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Animal Art
this collection is full of animal friends. They are friendly, playful and inviting! take them home and make a zoo, safari or farm on your wall.
be inspired by their simplicity and happy
nature.
here are some ideas of how to make an animal collection of your own:
be inspired by their simplicity and happy
nature.
here are some ideas of how to make an animal collection of your own:
- choose a family of different animals all
in one color - choose one animal and order one in
each color - combine your favorite animal with a
piece from another avalisa collection
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Personalized M&Ms Candy
MyM&Ms.com
Personalized M&Ms Candy
Create and customize the classic M&Ms candy to celebrate any occaision. Choose from 17 colors of M&Ms and then you get to decide what you like those M&Ms to say. Prices start around $46 with great gift wrapping and gift boxes available.
Learn more at MyM&Ms.com
Personalized M&Ms Candy
Create and customize the classic M&Ms candy to celebrate any occaision. Choose from 17 colors of M&Ms and then you get to decide what you like those M&Ms to say. Prices start around $46 with great gift wrapping and gift boxes available.
Learn more at MyM&Ms.com
Rudolph
Singing Humble Bumble
Your favorite characters from the stop-action classic holiday television special "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" are back in plush form, and you can take them home to brighten your holidays. Choose from Rudolph himself, the Abominable Snowman, or Clarice. All three sing carols from the TV special and do their own little dances. Rudolph's nose even lights up.
Learn more at Urban Outfitters
Your favorite characters from the stop-action classic holiday television special "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" are back in plush form, and you can take them home to brighten your holidays. Choose from Rudolph himself, the Abominable Snowman, or Clarice. All three sing carols from the TV special and do their own little dances. Rudolph's nose even lights up.
Learn more at Urban Outfitters
Top 10 gifts for your Babysitter
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/82224/top_ten
_gifts_for_your_teenage_babysitter.html
Top Ten Gifts for Your Teenage Babysitter
Don't Forget Your Babysitter During the Holidays
By Jamie Wilson
November 10, 2006
Almost a part of your family, your child’s babysitter is often ignored or forgotten about during the holidays. But this young person, important in the shaping of your child, will be thrilled if you remember them, even in a small way. Here are a few things that will make great gifts for that special teenager.
1. You can start with gift cards to Claire’s, Starbucks, or a trendy local hangout. Teenage girls today are all about the accessories or the being seen. Starbucks is a popular place for kids to go today, but if you don’t like the idea of all that coffee for a young person, consider a mall gift card; many malls today support the Simon gift card system or have their own. It might be tempting to just go ahead and buy them that accessory, but if you do, be sure to make sure it’s returnable. Teens are notoriously picky – remember?
2.Cash – always good. Let’s face it, your babysitter may love your kids, but she works for you in order to earn money. If she has a college fund, a check written to that is great. Or you can get her a prepaid Visa card, or just tuck some money inside a great card that tells her how important she is to you.
3.If you prefer more personal gifts, check her ears first for piercing and then give her really funky earrings, the bigger the better. Big dangly earrings, fashionable in the 80s, have been making a huge comeback. The ones that hang down to the shoulders are the ones that seem to be most popular right now. Watch for the clothes she prefers to wear, and try to match them, or find earrings that match her eyes.
4.Moon chairs – big round chairs on a foldable metal frame – or clear plastic inflatable furniture are really popular right now. You might also be able to find a great deal on beanbag furniture, which is gaining new popularity in the form of couches, divans, and even beds today. If you can’t find these at a local sporting goods store, look online.
5.Classy accessories are a wonderful gift for your teen babysitter. Consider a designer wallet or a leather CD case, for instance. Designer things – any designer will do – are perfect for teen girls to show off to their friends. (If you have one of these you want to regift, a teen will be thrilled to get it, and will never know the difference either.)
6.Homemade gift baskets are reasonably priced and great for teens. Buy a medium-sized basket and fill it with candy, snacks, cheese, crackers, summer sausage, or whatever you think your babysitter would like. You can even stick in gift cards for fast food, if you want to really thrill him or her. (Do not do this to a babysitter who’s on a perpetual diet!)
7.Gift certificates to music stores or to online music sites like iTunes or Napster will be a winner. (And no, she doesn’t have to own an iPod to use iTunes, just have a computer with a CD burner or an MP3 player.)
8.For that matter, MP3 players have come down enormously in price. You can buy a small one (one that holds around a hundred songs) for less than thirty dollars today. If you’re pretty musically savvy, a preloaded MP3 player can really send your babysitter over the moon.
9.Is your babysitter headed to college soon? Consider a messenger bag or a great backpack that has spots for everything – MP3/iPod, pens, cell phone, and handheld computer or laptop. If you don’t think that will work, call his or her mother and ask what they still need for college; she’ll have some great ideas.
10.And for teens of most stripes, items that yell “Cool!” at Think Geek, Sharper Image, or other similar technotrendy stores will work. Think flowers that dance to music, Clocky (an alarm clock that runs away so you can’t hit the snooze), or just about anything that uses neon or other lights for decoration, illumination, and/or information, and you’ll have a gift that won’t go wrong.
As a bonus, be certain to include pictures of the kids she babysits – never as the only gift, mind! Your child’s babysitter, if she’s any good, loves your kids and will love having this memento to show off and treasure in the future.Remember that teenagers are notoriously choosy, and always save the receipt just in case your babysitter wants to return or exchange the gift later. And don't be offended if she does!
_gifts_for_your_teenage_babysitter.html
Top Ten Gifts for Your Teenage Babysitter
Don't Forget Your Babysitter During the Holidays
By Jamie Wilson
November 10, 2006
Almost a part of your family, your child’s babysitter is often ignored or forgotten about during the holidays. But this young person, important in the shaping of your child, will be thrilled if you remember them, even in a small way. Here are a few things that will make great gifts for that special teenager.
1. You can start with gift cards to Claire’s, Starbucks, or a trendy local hangout. Teenage girls today are all about the accessories or the being seen. Starbucks is a popular place for kids to go today, but if you don’t like the idea of all that coffee for a young person, consider a mall gift card; many malls today support the Simon gift card system or have their own. It might be tempting to just go ahead and buy them that accessory, but if you do, be sure to make sure it’s returnable. Teens are notoriously picky – remember?
2.Cash – always good. Let’s face it, your babysitter may love your kids, but she works for you in order to earn money. If she has a college fund, a check written to that is great. Or you can get her a prepaid Visa card, or just tuck some money inside a great card that tells her how important she is to you.
3.If you prefer more personal gifts, check her ears first for piercing and then give her really funky earrings, the bigger the better. Big dangly earrings, fashionable in the 80s, have been making a huge comeback. The ones that hang down to the shoulders are the ones that seem to be most popular right now. Watch for the clothes she prefers to wear, and try to match them, or find earrings that match her eyes.
4.Moon chairs – big round chairs on a foldable metal frame – or clear plastic inflatable furniture are really popular right now. You might also be able to find a great deal on beanbag furniture, which is gaining new popularity in the form of couches, divans, and even beds today. If you can’t find these at a local sporting goods store, look online.
5.Classy accessories are a wonderful gift for your teen babysitter. Consider a designer wallet or a leather CD case, for instance. Designer things – any designer will do – are perfect for teen girls to show off to their friends. (If you have one of these you want to regift, a teen will be thrilled to get it, and will never know the difference either.)
6.Homemade gift baskets are reasonably priced and great for teens. Buy a medium-sized basket and fill it with candy, snacks, cheese, crackers, summer sausage, or whatever you think your babysitter would like. You can even stick in gift cards for fast food, if you want to really thrill him or her. (Do not do this to a babysitter who’s on a perpetual diet!)
7.Gift certificates to music stores or to online music sites like iTunes or Napster will be a winner. (And no, she doesn’t have to own an iPod to use iTunes, just have a computer with a CD burner or an MP3 player.)
8.For that matter, MP3 players have come down enormously in price. You can buy a small one (one that holds around a hundred songs) for less than thirty dollars today. If you’re pretty musically savvy, a preloaded MP3 player can really send your babysitter over the moon.
9.Is your babysitter headed to college soon? Consider a messenger bag or a great backpack that has spots for everything – MP3/iPod, pens, cell phone, and handheld computer or laptop. If you don’t think that will work, call his or her mother and ask what they still need for college; she’ll have some great ideas.
10.And for teens of most stripes, items that yell “Cool!” at Think Geek, Sharper Image, or other similar technotrendy stores will work. Think flowers that dance to music, Clocky (an alarm clock that runs away so you can’t hit the snooze), or just about anything that uses neon or other lights for decoration, illumination, and/or information, and you’ll have a gift that won’t go wrong.
As a bonus, be certain to include pictures of the kids she babysits – never as the only gift, mind! Your child’s babysitter, if she’s any good, loves your kids and will love having this memento to show off and treasure in the future.Remember that teenagers are notoriously choosy, and always save the receipt just in case your babysitter wants to return or exchange the gift later. And don't be offended if she does!
Friday, November 24, 2006
Super fort
http://www.babyzone.com/amazingtoyawards/
winners.asp?awid=2305691&agrg=6
Middle 10+ Years
Super Fort
Name of Toy: Super Fort
Manufacturer's Name: Cranium
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99
The folks at Cranium never cease to amaze us, as they crank out innovative and original products year after year. We tested Super Fort with kids ranging in age from four to nine, and everyone loved it. The younger kids enjoyed crawling in and out of the structures and experimenting with different parts. The older kids appreciated that they could build and assemble various structures on their own. The Styrofoam bars are lightweight, held together by large, strong magnets. The recommended age is four and up, but we don’t think a preschooler could build on her own. Still, this is a great product for your budding architects.
winners.asp?awid=2305691&agrg=6
Middle 10+ Years
Super Fort
Name of Toy: Super Fort
Manufacturer's Name: Cranium
Suggested Retail Price: $39.99
The folks at Cranium never cease to amaze us, as they crank out innovative and original products year after year. We tested Super Fort with kids ranging in age from four to nine, and everyone loved it. The younger kids enjoyed crawling in and out of the structures and experimenting with different parts. The older kids appreciated that they could build and assemble various structures on their own. The Styrofoam bars are lightweight, held together by large, strong magnets. The recommended age is four and up, but we don’t think a preschooler could build on her own. Still, this is a great product for your budding architects.
How to trim bangs
Ask.com
How To Trim Bangs
From Julyne Derrick,
Bangs can be very sexy. Whether you want blunt-cut bangs or romantic fringe, it's helpful to know how to trim your own bangs.
Plenty of salons will offer to cut your bangs for free if you're a regular customer, but here's how to do it yourself. All you need are sharp scissors that are pointed and no longer than 5 inches (Tip: it's best to buy them a beauty supply store).
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
1. Always start with dry hair. You never want to cut your bangs while wet because they'll shrink when dry and look too short. If you usually blow-dry your bangs, apply styling gel then dry. If you usually wash & wear, then let them air dry.
2. Using a comb, precisely section off the hair you don't want to cut. You can put the other hair in a ponytail or pin it up with bobby pins. But only your bangs should be left loose.
3. Divide your bangs in half using a styling comb. (Styling combs have baby-fine teeth). Take one half and comb bangs down with the comb teeth facing out. Rest the comb on your browbone. Don't cut your bangs any shorter than where the comb hits your face.
4. Skip to step 5 if you have shaggy, face-framing bangs Start 'point-cutting' or snipping the hair at a 45-degree angle. Work slowly, doing a bit at a time. Never cuts bangs straight across since it's impossible to keep a perfectly straight line.
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5. Important note If you have shaggy, face-framing bangs, skip the scissors & instead use a brand-new, disposable single-blade razor (double & triple blades will split hair). Celeb stylist Chris McMillan swears in the April 2006 issue of Allure magazine that razors work much better than scissors. To razor cut, pull bangs taut with your middle & index fingers. Slide fingers all the way down to end of hair & then razor cut the hair just above your fingers.
6. Repeat 'point-cutting' on the other half.
7. If your bangs are too dense, you can add layers. Simply take a portion of the bangs between 2 fingers & pulling the hair vertically above your head. Slide your hand up towards the ends, letting some hair fall. Lower your fingers an inch down the hair section and point-cut or razor cut (a half-inch at most) above your fingers.
8. If you have long, face-framing layers, check to make sure the length is even by pulling a piece of hair from either side of toward the center of your face -- they should be equidistant from the bridge of your nose, according to McMillan.
Tips:
1. You'll want to invest in a pair of sharp, high-quality scissors designed to cut hair. You can get these at beauty supply stores. Utility scissors that have been used to cut paper or cloth are too dull for cutting hair.
2. If you have long, shaggy, face-framing bangs, use a razor instead of scissors to trim bangs. Scissors can slip & cut hair unevenly, while a razor is more exact.
What You Need:
* high-quality scissors
* styling comb
* styling gel
* mirror
* disposable, single-blade razor
How To Trim Bangs
From Julyne Derrick,
Bangs can be very sexy. Whether you want blunt-cut bangs or romantic fringe, it's helpful to know how to trim your own bangs.
Plenty of salons will offer to cut your bangs for free if you're a regular customer, but here's how to do it yourself. All you need are sharp scissors that are pointed and no longer than 5 inches (Tip: it's best to buy them a beauty supply store).
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
1. Always start with dry hair. You never want to cut your bangs while wet because they'll shrink when dry and look too short. If you usually blow-dry your bangs, apply styling gel then dry. If you usually wash & wear, then let them air dry.
2. Using a comb, precisely section off the hair you don't want to cut. You can put the other hair in a ponytail or pin it up with bobby pins. But only your bangs should be left loose.
3. Divide your bangs in half using a styling comb. (Styling combs have baby-fine teeth). Take one half and comb bangs down with the comb teeth facing out. Rest the comb on your browbone. Don't cut your bangs any shorter than where the comb hits your face.
4. Skip to step 5 if you have shaggy, face-framing bangs Start 'point-cutting' or snipping the hair at a 45-degree angle. Work slowly, doing a bit at a time. Never cuts bangs straight across since it's impossible to keep a perfectly straight line.
Sponsored Links
Hairstyles For Face ShapeLearn How To Enhance Your Face Shape With The Right Hairstyle.www.LifeScript.com
BangsFind bangs information. Browse our bangs directory.BangDirectory.info
Cut hairBrowse a huge selection now. Find exactly what you want today.www.eBay.com
5. Important note If you have shaggy, face-framing bangs, skip the scissors & instead use a brand-new, disposable single-blade razor (double & triple blades will split hair). Celeb stylist Chris McMillan swears in the April 2006 issue of Allure magazine that razors work much better than scissors. To razor cut, pull bangs taut with your middle & index fingers. Slide fingers all the way down to end of hair & then razor cut the hair just above your fingers.
6. Repeat 'point-cutting' on the other half.
7. If your bangs are too dense, you can add layers. Simply take a portion of the bangs between 2 fingers & pulling the hair vertically above your head. Slide your hand up towards the ends, letting some hair fall. Lower your fingers an inch down the hair section and point-cut or razor cut (a half-inch at most) above your fingers.
8. If you have long, face-framing layers, check to make sure the length is even by pulling a piece of hair from either side of toward the center of your face -- they should be equidistant from the bridge of your nose, according to McMillan.
Tips:
1. You'll want to invest in a pair of sharp, high-quality scissors designed to cut hair. You can get these at beauty supply stores. Utility scissors that have been used to cut paper or cloth are too dull for cutting hair.
2. If you have long, shaggy, face-framing bangs, use a razor instead of scissors to trim bangs. Scissors can slip & cut hair unevenly, while a razor is more exact.
What You Need:
* high-quality scissors
* styling comb
* styling gel
* mirror
* disposable, single-blade razor
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
A safe way to fly with kids
http://www.kidsflysafe.com/
The new, easy, safe way to fly with kids
If you fly with kids, you know that the safety
experts all urge parents to bring an “FAA-
certified child restraint” for small children.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
the American Academy of Pediatrics, the
National Transportation Safety Board, and
the airlines know that the standard seat
belt isn’t enough to provide young travelers
the same level of safety as adults have.
For years, this meant parents needed to
haul an awkward, heavy car seat – never
intended to be portable – through crowded
airports, security portals, and narrow airplane aisles.
Now, there’s a better way.
CARES is the new, easy way to travel safely with
young children on airplanes. CARES (for “Child Aviation
Restraint”) is an innovative belt-and-buckle device that
attaches directly to the airplane seat belt. It is the first
alternative aviation child safety device to be certified by the FAA
for all phases of flight – taxiing, take off, turbulence and landing.
CARES is for children over 1 year old, weighing between 22 and 44 pounds,
and sitting in their own seat. CARES weighs 1 pound and installs in 1 minute!
Check your bulky car seat through as luggage and take CARES on board.
Cute baby tee's
Unique clothing that fits your child’s personality to a tee!
Whether you're looking for popular baby shower gift ideas or hip children's clothes for your own cool kids, you're sure to find something unique at Ellabee Baby.
We take the clothing necessities of childhood, such as onesies and tees for boys and girls, and turn them into a smile. Our designs capture the unique innocence of childhood and showcase the larger-than-life personalities of our children.
From baby onesies to kids tees, Ellabee Baby offers the hottest designer infant clothing and children's fashions, as well as unique gifts for babies. Here you will find celebrity baby one-pieces and unique shirts for kids and children. We carry a great selection of expressive shirts for boys, girls, twins, babies, toddlers, big kigs and more!
We may make you smile, but we don't sacrifice practicality in the process. We stand behind all of our products and strive to provide excellent customer service. If you have questions or feedback we'd love to hear from you!
BIG YELLOW BOX
Press Release
Jamie McCarthy Brings Big Yellow Box to the Boston Area
New in-home selling program from the maker of Crayola Products that provides exclusive crafting projects that create family connections
As a consultant Jamie does in home presentations of a unique and simple to make line of Big Yellow Box Crafting projects for both kids and adults.
go to the website for more info http://www.bigyellowbox.net/jamie29
Jamie McCarthy Brings Big Yellow Box to the Boston Area
New in-home selling program from the maker of Crayola Products that provides exclusive crafting projects that create family connections
As a consultant Jamie does in home presentations of a unique and simple to make line of Big Yellow Box Crafting projects for both kids and adults.
go to the website for more info http://www.bigyellowbox.net/jamie29
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Typical motherly advice
http://www.dayformothers.com/some-typical-motherly-advice.html
Some Typical Motherly Advice
Mothers Advice
There are a few things, which are common to all the mothers around the world. Apart from showering love and affection, mothers make it a point to keep an eye on every activity of their children- this of course arises as a result of her being too caring about her child, so that he/she is always unhurt. Here are some of the most common advices by mothers to their children:
* Make sure to change your underwear always; you never know when you'll have an accident.
* Don't make that face or it'll solidify in that position.
* Be careful or else you'll put your eye out.
* What if everyone jumped into a well? Would you do it, too?
* You have enough filth behind those ears to grow potatoes!
* C'mon close that door! Were you born in a barn?
* If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all.
* Don't put that thing in your mouth; you don't know where it's been!
Some Typical Motherly Advice
Mothers Advice
There are a few things, which are common to all the mothers around the world. Apart from showering love and affection, mothers make it a point to keep an eye on every activity of their children- this of course arises as a result of her being too caring about her child, so that he/she is always unhurt. Here are some of the most common advices by mothers to their children:
* Make sure to change your underwear always; you never know when you'll have an accident.
* Don't make that face or it'll solidify in that position.
* Be careful or else you'll put your eye out.
* What if everyone jumped into a well? Would you do it, too?
* You have enough filth behind those ears to grow potatoes!
* C'mon close that door! Were you born in a barn?
* If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all.
* Don't put that thing in your mouth; you don't know where it's been!
Nursery cady
babystyle.com
babystyle.com
Make room for baby!
These Fresh Stripes storage boxes come in a variety of convenient sizes, designed to keep all of your nursery essentials handy, organized and out of sight!
With a removable Velcro divider and a storage-saving fold-up style, this caddy's reinforced base and handles makes it sturdy and portable enough to keep all your baby's products neatly stored away.
How big is it? This handy storage box measures 9.5 inches by 11.5 inches by 5.75 inches.
babystyle.com
Make room for baby!
These Fresh Stripes storage boxes come in a variety of convenient sizes, designed to keep all of your nursery essentials handy, organized and out of sight!
With a removable Velcro divider and a storage-saving fold-up style, this caddy's reinforced base and handles makes it sturdy and portable enough to keep all your baby's products neatly stored away.
How big is it? This handy storage box measures 9.5 inches by 11.5 inches by 5.75 inches.
Fleece baby safty cribe sheets
fleecebaby.com
Fleece Baby Safety Crib Sheets
Single fitted Fleece Safety Crib Sheets are available in 7 solid pastel colors that will complement any nursery décor.
Now packaged in a stylish, handled, zipper bag trimmed with ivory satin and printed with stars, it is a perfect gift for any new parent. Gift cards are available upon request.
Our crib sheets are a new and innovative approach to infant bedding. We have combined the softness of baby’s favorite blanket with the safety of a fitted deep pocket. The unique (patent pending) design adds 6 inch deep pockets and elastic all the way around the bottom of the fitted sheet to secure it firmly under the mattress. This ensures that as baby turns and tugs on the sheet through the night, the sheet will stay put.
Dimensions Approx: 28 x 52 x 6
100% Polyester Polar Fleece, Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry Low, Do Not Bleach
Fleece Baby Safety Crib Sheets
Single fitted Fleece Safety Crib Sheets are available in 7 solid pastel colors that will complement any nursery décor.
Now packaged in a stylish, handled, zipper bag trimmed with ivory satin and printed with stars, it is a perfect gift for any new parent. Gift cards are available upon request.
Our crib sheets are a new and innovative approach to infant bedding. We have combined the softness of baby’s favorite blanket with the safety of a fitted deep pocket. The unique (patent pending) design adds 6 inch deep pockets and elastic all the way around the bottom of the fitted sheet to secure it firmly under the mattress. This ensures that as baby turns and tugs on the sheet through the night, the sheet will stay put.
Dimensions Approx: 28 x 52 x 6
100% Polyester Polar Fleece, Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry Low, Do Not Bleach
Holiday hits
urbanbaby.com
Holiday Hits
The full-blown holiday season has officially begun. (Yes, that was Jingle Bells you just heard in the grocery store.) Time to think about what to give, what to get and what to do with the kids during all those vacation days ahead. Here's a list of some of your best options.
Movies
Deck the Halls
Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito go head to head as a well-mannered suburban dad and the manic neighbor determined to create the biggest holiday light display in the world. Kristin Davis and Alia Shawkat round out the family fun. Rated PG.
Happy Feet
Mumble the Emperor Penguin needs a heart song to attract a soul mate, but he's a terrible singer – though he sure can tap dance! This animated musical comedy features the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. Rated PG.
Charlotte's Web
This updated live-action version stars Dakota Fanning as Fern and Julia Roberts as the voice of Charlotte the spider. The animals come to life with the voices of John Cleese, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Redford and Kathy Bates. Rated G.
TV
Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front
If you've got a little girl at home who loves American Girl dolls, this is one for the TiVo. Popular character Molly McIntire is a nine-year-old girl growing up on the home front in 1944. In this new TV movie, she deals with the changes brought on by World War II. Sun., 11/26, 8/7, Disney Channel.
Toot & Puddle
Follow these adventurous best friends in "I'll Be Home for Christmas," as Toot heads to the Emerald Isle while Puddle prepares for the holidays. Based on the Toot & Puddle books by Holly Hobbie. Wed., 12/13, 5pm (ET), Noggin.
Books
Merry Un-Christmas by Mike Reiss; illustrated by David Catrow
A cautionary tale for anyone who's ever wished Christmas was every day. In Christmas City it comes 364 days a year! Noelle and her friends' lives consist of nothing but opening gifts and eating big meals. In fact, the only thing they have to look forward to is Un-Christmas, the one day a year when the decorations come down, mail gets delivered and they get to go to school. Ages 3-7.
CDs
Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah by The Klezmatics
When America's premiere Yiddish band interprets Woody Guthrie's newly discovered Jewish-themed lyrics (inspired by his Coney Island home), the result is a Hanukkah collection full of toe-tapping energy and great music.
The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas
Everyone in Bear Country is going Christmas crazy, fighting over toys and honking in traffic. When Rip-Off Ralph arrives with his Holiday Sweepstakes scheme, Santa Bear decides he'll have to cancel Christmas. It's up to the family to save the day with a little simplicity.
New Orleans Playground (Putumayo Kids) and New Orleans Christmas (Putumayo World Music)
Support the rebuilding of New Orleans and bring the Big Easy home for the holidays. New Orleans Playground offers kid-friendly tunes by Kermit Ruffins, Dr. John, Fats Domino, Charmaine Neville, the Meters and others. New Orleans Christmas features holiday carols with the Heritage Hall Jazz Band, Ellis Marsalis and Topsy Chapman. A portion of proceeds go to the New Orleans Children's Museum's music exhibit and Habitat for Humanity's Musician's Village project.
Holiday Hits
The full-blown holiday season has officially begun. (Yes, that was Jingle Bells you just heard in the grocery store.) Time to think about what to give, what to get and what to do with the kids during all those vacation days ahead. Here's a list of some of your best options.
Movies
Deck the Halls
Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito go head to head as a well-mannered suburban dad and the manic neighbor determined to create the biggest holiday light display in the world. Kristin Davis and Alia Shawkat round out the family fun. Rated PG.
Happy Feet
Mumble the Emperor Penguin needs a heart song to attract a soul mate, but he's a terrible singer – though he sure can tap dance! This animated musical comedy features the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. Rated PG.
Charlotte's Web
This updated live-action version stars Dakota Fanning as Fern and Julia Roberts as the voice of Charlotte the spider. The animals come to life with the voices of John Cleese, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Redford and Kathy Bates. Rated G.
TV
Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front
If you've got a little girl at home who loves American Girl dolls, this is one for the TiVo. Popular character Molly McIntire is a nine-year-old girl growing up on the home front in 1944. In this new TV movie, she deals with the changes brought on by World War II. Sun., 11/26, 8/7, Disney Channel.
Toot & Puddle
Follow these adventurous best friends in "I'll Be Home for Christmas," as Toot heads to the Emerald Isle while Puddle prepares for the holidays. Based on the Toot & Puddle books by Holly Hobbie. Wed., 12/13, 5pm (ET), Noggin.
Books
Merry Un-Christmas by Mike Reiss; illustrated by David Catrow
A cautionary tale for anyone who's ever wished Christmas was every day. In Christmas City it comes 364 days a year! Noelle and her friends' lives consist of nothing but opening gifts and eating big meals. In fact, the only thing they have to look forward to is Un-Christmas, the one day a year when the decorations come down, mail gets delivered and they get to go to school. Ages 3-7.
CDs
Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah by The Klezmatics
When America's premiere Yiddish band interprets Woody Guthrie's newly discovered Jewish-themed lyrics (inspired by his Coney Island home), the result is a Hanukkah collection full of toe-tapping energy and great music.
The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas
Everyone in Bear Country is going Christmas crazy, fighting over toys and honking in traffic. When Rip-Off Ralph arrives with his Holiday Sweepstakes scheme, Santa Bear decides he'll have to cancel Christmas. It's up to the family to save the day with a little simplicity.
New Orleans Playground (Putumayo Kids) and New Orleans Christmas (Putumayo World Music)
Support the rebuilding of New Orleans and bring the Big Easy home for the holidays. New Orleans Playground offers kid-friendly tunes by Kermit Ruffins, Dr. John, Fats Domino, Charmaine Neville, the Meters and others. New Orleans Christmas features holiday carols with the Heritage Hall Jazz Band, Ellis Marsalis and Topsy Chapman. A portion of proceeds go to the New Orleans Children's Museum's music exhibit and Habitat for Humanity's Musician's Village project.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Celebrity Babies
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Gillian Anderson gives birth to baby boy
gillian_anderson_baby.jpgX-files beauty Gillian Anderson and boyfriend Mark Girffiths welcomed into the world a 6 pound 8 ounce baby boy on November 1st in London’s Portland Hospital. The couple delayed announcing the birth of their son, whom the couple have named Oscar, as he was born 3 weeks premature and spent the first weeks of his life in intensive care. A spokesperson for the actress reports that “Both mother and baby are doing fine now.” This is the first child for the couple, and the second child for Anderson, who has a 12-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
Entertainment category: Miscellany, Celebrity news, Celebrity baby news
Added November 19, 2006 by Alfretta Lee | No comments
My Name is Expecting: Jamie Pressley is pregnant
jamie_pressley_pregnant.jpgDeejay Eric Cubiche was all set to marry his sweetheart, actress Jamie Pressly, but now he has done one better. The engaged couple have announced they are expecting a little one in the near future. Pressly made the announcement on this evening’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
The My Name is Earl star is having a boy and the pair, who have been together for a year and a half, have said they will name the child, Dezi James. Words were swirling around Hollywood that last month’s engagement was in fact something that arose from news like this and the announcement is not surprising. Whatever! Pressly and her DeeJay are enjoying a double bliss.
Entertainment category: Television, Celebrity baby news
Added November 16, 2006 by Joel D Amos | No comments
SpiderDad Tobey Maguire
toby_maguire_father.jpgTobey Maguire and fiancée Jennifer Meyer popped out their first baby Thursday evening! The baby girl’s name has not been released. The proud parents plan to marry soon after a three year courtship.
Entertainment category: Celebrity baby news
Added November 11, 2006 by Caroline Gutierrez | No comments
Wolfgang Puck cooks up a special delivery - a baby
wolfgang_puck_baby.jpgWolfgang Puck has cooked for queens and kings of Hollywood, but it his latest creation with fiance Gelila Assefa that has his mouth watering. They are expecting a bouncing baby boy next month.
The celebrity chef and his handbag designer partner have another boy, Oliver, who arrived in the summer of 2005. The couple’s wedding plans have been kept pretty quiet. After Assefa gives birth, Puck and the designer may then begin their nuptial details.
Puck has defined the American success story. Coming to the U.S. with nothing, he has built a food empire from his ability to create magic as a culinary artist. His Hollywood and then international eateries have made him one of the star’s favorite chefs. It is his yearly masterful dishes that has endeared him to legends with his creations for Oscar’s Governor’s Ball. One thing is for sure, those kids will eat very well. The chef also has two sons from a previous marriage.
Entertainment category: Miscellany, Celebrity news, Celebrity baby news
Added November 10, 2006 by Joel D Amos | No comments
Actress Kellie Martin gives birth to baby girl
kellie_martin_baby1.jpgActress Kellie Martin, best known for her roles as the slightly annoying teen Becca Thatcher from family drama Life Goes On and ill-fated doctor Lucy Knight from ER has given birth to a healthy baby girl.
Martin and husband Keith Christian welcomed eight pound Margaret Heather Christian into the world on Sunday. This is the first child for the couple, who have been married for seven years.
A spokesperson for the actress tells People magazine, “Kellie and Maggie are both doing very well.”
Entertainment category: Miscellany, Celebrity news, Celebrity baby news
Added November 7, 2006 by Alfretta Lee | No comments
Is Angelina Jolie preggers again?
angelina_jolie_pregnant.jpgThese two don’t waste any time… The rumors are flying that Angelina Jolie is already pregnant again! The actress is currently in India with baby daddy Brad Pitt filming the Daniel Pearl biopic A Mighty Heart, and is said to be not-so-successfully hiding morning sickness and a baby bump.
A source on set said, “She was wearing a baggy outfit and a big scarf. When she got out of the car, she walked straight to the building, and she was messing around with the scarf, trying to cover herself with it. I heard she’s not able to hold down food very well either.”
Angie also reportedly fainted three times on set last month. Another Jolie-Pitt for the soccer team Brad recently said he wanted? Time will tell!
Entertainment category: Rumors, Celebrity baby news
Added November 2, 2006 by Caroline Gutierrez | 1 comment
Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka welcome first child
Actors Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka have welcomed their first child into the world on Saturday. The proud parents bucked the tradition of giving their celebrity offspring a weird moniker and went with the beautiful name Francesca Nora Bateman.
The couple started out as friends before they began dating in 1998. They married in Malibu in 2001.
And in case you are wondering, yes, Amanda Anka is the daughter of singer songwriter Paul Anka.
Entertainment category: Celebrity news, Celebrity baby news
Added October 28, 2006 by Alfretta Lee | No comments
Madonna true blue adoption – Oprah got the scoop!
madonna_david.jpgAlways the center of controversy, Madonna has finally spoken out about the furor from human rights groups over her adoption of a Malawi orphan. Her new souvenir kid, David, came home with her and hubby Guy Ritchie to join the other two kids in London last week. Madonna spoke with Oprah via videoconference and talked about the whole ordeal.
Human rights groups are attempting to block the adoption, saying Madonna used her money and celebrity status to get around Malawi law. Madonna says F-O, Sparky. “There are no adoption laws in Malawi,” she said. “And I was warned by my social worker that because there were no known laws in Malawi, they were more or less going to have to make them up as we went along. And she did say to me, ‘Pick Ethiopia. Go to Kenya. Don’t go to Malawi because you’re just going to get a hard time.’”
There’s also the matter of the boy’s father, who claims he didn’t know … click to continue reading Madonna true blue adoption – Oprah got the scoop!!
Entertainment category: Celebrity news, Legal ups & downs, Celebrity baby news
Added October 25, 2006 by Caroline Gutierrez | No comments
Sutton Pierce by any other name
britney_kevin.jpgIs it possible that our royal trashy couple, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, have managed to put one over on the media?
According to TMZ.com, who have obtained what is said to be a copy of the Spears/Federline birth certificate, the name Sutton Pierce does not appear on the document at all. Instead the name Jayden James Federline is listed as the baby’s moniker, along with papa Kevin Federline’s signature. This new revelation has fueled rumors that the latest Spears/Federline offspring may not even be a boy, which seemed to be confirmed when Britney’s bodyguard was spotted in Malibu buying pink baby clothes (not that a boy can’t wear pink) and by cryptic quotes from K-fed himself.
During a radio interview for a Seattle station, a deejay asked Federline, “Isn’t that strange when you hear that, when you have a child and people tell you the sex is a different one?” Rap Master K responded with, “Yeah, it’s crazy. Well, it’s even crazier when people are telling me my child’s name.”
Regardless of the baby’s real name or gender one thing is almost certain; when he or she grows up, he/she will need therapy.
Entertainment category: Miscellany, Rumors, Celebrity baby news
Added October 24, 2006 by Alfretta Lee | No comments
Scary Spice preggers by Eddie Murphy?
melanie_brown_pregnant.jpgRumors are swirling that Melanie Brown - formerly known as Scary Spice of Spice Girls fame - is pregnant with boyfriend Eddie Murphy’s baby. According to TMZ, Brown let the news of her delicate condition slip while on a lingerie shopping spree at Le Bra Lingerie boutique in Hollywood. Brown revealed that she was four months pregnant and exhausted. She also believes she may be expecting twins since they are common in Murphy’s family. Rumors are circling that the twosome will wed next month.
This will be the second child for Brown and the eighth for Murphy, who has five kids with ex-wife Nicole. That pair split in April of this year.
http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/index.php?cat=18
Gillian Anderson gives birth to baby boy
gillian_anderson_baby.jpgX-files beauty Gillian Anderson and boyfriend Mark Girffiths welcomed into the world a 6 pound 8 ounce baby boy on November 1st in London’s Portland Hospital. The couple delayed announcing the birth of their son, whom the couple have named Oscar, as he was born 3 weeks premature and spent the first weeks of his life in intensive care. A spokesperson for the actress reports that “Both mother and baby are doing fine now.” This is the first child for the couple, and the second child for Anderson, who has a 12-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
Entertainment category: Miscellany, Celebrity news, Celebrity baby news
Added November 19, 2006 by Alfretta Lee | No comments
My Name is Expecting: Jamie Pressley is pregnant
jamie_pressley_pregnant.jpgDeejay Eric Cubiche was all set to marry his sweetheart, actress Jamie Pressly, but now he has done one better. The engaged couple have announced they are expecting a little one in the near future. Pressly made the announcement on this evening’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
The My Name is Earl star is having a boy and the pair, who have been together for a year and a half, have said they will name the child, Dezi James. Words were swirling around Hollywood that last month’s engagement was in fact something that arose from news like this and the announcement is not surprising. Whatever! Pressly and her DeeJay are enjoying a double bliss.
Entertainment category: Television, Celebrity baby news
Added November 16, 2006 by Joel D Amos | No comments
SpiderDad Tobey Maguire
toby_maguire_father.jpgTobey Maguire and fiancée Jennifer Meyer popped out their first baby Thursday evening! The baby girl’s name has not been released. The proud parents plan to marry soon after a three year courtship.
Entertainment category: Celebrity baby news
Added November 11, 2006 by Caroline Gutierrez | No comments
Wolfgang Puck cooks up a special delivery - a baby
wolfgang_puck_baby.jpgWolfgang Puck has cooked for queens and kings of Hollywood, but it his latest creation with fiance Gelila Assefa that has his mouth watering. They are expecting a bouncing baby boy next month.
The celebrity chef and his handbag designer partner have another boy, Oliver, who arrived in the summer of 2005. The couple’s wedding plans have been kept pretty quiet. After Assefa gives birth, Puck and the designer may then begin their nuptial details.
Puck has defined the American success story. Coming to the U.S. with nothing, he has built a food empire from his ability to create magic as a culinary artist. His Hollywood and then international eateries have made him one of the star’s favorite chefs. It is his yearly masterful dishes that has endeared him to legends with his creations for Oscar’s Governor’s Ball. One thing is for sure, those kids will eat very well. The chef also has two sons from a previous marriage.
Entertainment category: Miscellany, Celebrity news, Celebrity baby news
Added November 10, 2006 by Joel D Amos | No comments
Actress Kellie Martin gives birth to baby girl
kellie_martin_baby1.jpgActress Kellie Martin, best known for her roles as the slightly annoying teen Becca Thatcher from family drama Life Goes On and ill-fated doctor Lucy Knight from ER has given birth to a healthy baby girl.
Martin and husband Keith Christian welcomed eight pound Margaret Heather Christian into the world on Sunday. This is the first child for the couple, who have been married for seven years.
A spokesperson for the actress tells People magazine, “Kellie and Maggie are both doing very well.”
Entertainment category: Miscellany, Celebrity news, Celebrity baby news
Added November 7, 2006 by Alfretta Lee | No comments
Is Angelina Jolie preggers again?
angelina_jolie_pregnant.jpgThese two don’t waste any time… The rumors are flying that Angelina Jolie is already pregnant again! The actress is currently in India with baby daddy Brad Pitt filming the Daniel Pearl biopic A Mighty Heart, and is said to be not-so-successfully hiding morning sickness and a baby bump.
A source on set said, “She was wearing a baggy outfit and a big scarf. When she got out of the car, she walked straight to the building, and she was messing around with the scarf, trying to cover herself with it. I heard she’s not able to hold down food very well either.”
Angie also reportedly fainted three times on set last month. Another Jolie-Pitt for the soccer team Brad recently said he wanted? Time will tell!
Entertainment category: Rumors, Celebrity baby news
Added November 2, 2006 by Caroline Gutierrez | 1 comment
Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka welcome first child
Actors Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka have welcomed their first child into the world on Saturday. The proud parents bucked the tradition of giving their celebrity offspring a weird moniker and went with the beautiful name Francesca Nora Bateman.
The couple started out as friends before they began dating in 1998. They married in Malibu in 2001.
And in case you are wondering, yes, Amanda Anka is the daughter of singer songwriter Paul Anka.
Entertainment category: Celebrity news, Celebrity baby news
Added October 28, 2006 by Alfretta Lee | No comments
Madonna true blue adoption – Oprah got the scoop!
madonna_david.jpgAlways the center of controversy, Madonna has finally spoken out about the furor from human rights groups over her adoption of a Malawi orphan. Her new souvenir kid, David, came home with her and hubby Guy Ritchie to join the other two kids in London last week. Madonna spoke with Oprah via videoconference and talked about the whole ordeal.
Human rights groups are attempting to block the adoption, saying Madonna used her money and celebrity status to get around Malawi law. Madonna says F-O, Sparky. “There are no adoption laws in Malawi,” she said. “And I was warned by my social worker that because there were no known laws in Malawi, they were more or less going to have to make them up as we went along. And she did say to me, ‘Pick Ethiopia. Go to Kenya. Don’t go to Malawi because you’re just going to get a hard time.’”
There’s also the matter of the boy’s father, who claims he didn’t know … click to continue reading Madonna true blue adoption – Oprah got the scoop!!
Entertainment category: Celebrity news, Legal ups & downs, Celebrity baby news
Added October 25, 2006 by Caroline Gutierrez | No comments
Sutton Pierce by any other name
britney_kevin.jpgIs it possible that our royal trashy couple, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, have managed to put one over on the media?
According to TMZ.com, who have obtained what is said to be a copy of the Spears/Federline birth certificate, the name Sutton Pierce does not appear on the document at all. Instead the name Jayden James Federline is listed as the baby’s moniker, along with papa Kevin Federline’s signature. This new revelation has fueled rumors that the latest Spears/Federline offspring may not even be a boy, which seemed to be confirmed when Britney’s bodyguard was spotted in Malibu buying pink baby clothes (not that a boy can’t wear pink) and by cryptic quotes from K-fed himself.
During a radio interview for a Seattle station, a deejay asked Federline, “Isn’t that strange when you hear that, when you have a child and people tell you the sex is a different one?” Rap Master K responded with, “Yeah, it’s crazy. Well, it’s even crazier when people are telling me my child’s name.”
Regardless of the baby’s real name or gender one thing is almost certain; when he or she grows up, he/she will need therapy.
Entertainment category: Miscellany, Rumors, Celebrity baby news
Added October 24, 2006 by Alfretta Lee | No comments
Scary Spice preggers by Eddie Murphy?
melanie_brown_pregnant.jpgRumors are swirling that Melanie Brown - formerly known as Scary Spice of Spice Girls fame - is pregnant with boyfriend Eddie Murphy’s baby. According to TMZ, Brown let the news of her delicate condition slip while on a lingerie shopping spree at Le Bra Lingerie boutique in Hollywood. Brown revealed that she was four months pregnant and exhausted. She also believes she may be expecting twins since they are common in Murphy’s family. Rumors are circling that the twosome will wed next month.
This will be the second child for Brown and the eighth for Murphy, who has five kids with ex-wife Nicole. That pair split in April of this year.
The Allowance Game
http://www.educationallearninggames.com
ALLOWANCE GAME
Allowance provides a great way to teach young people about earning and saving money,
as well as wisely making special purchases. Game cards indicate a task like mowing lawns
and cleaning the garage. Choices are made, as in real life, whether to spend money
on ice cream, or put it into savings.
- Players develop an interest in earning and saving money and making purchases.
- Game Cards offer tasks such as mowing the lawn or cleaning the garage.
- Choices must be made, as in real life, whether to spend money or put it into savings.
- The game is open-ended and may conclude when one player has no more money, when one player had $20 or more, or when one player has moved
his or her marker completely around the board.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Gingerbread playdough
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Gingerbread Playdough
Smells like a gingerbread cookie.
© Belinda Mooney
gingerbread - Photo Credit: www.clipart.com
Have fun creating with this yummy holiday scented playdough.
Bring the smells of the season into your home with this playdough recipe. Kids can spend hours creating ornaments, animals, or whatever their imagination can come up with.
Gingerbread Play-Dough
What you will need:
1 Cup flour
1/2 Cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Spices--Cinnamon, Allspice, Ginger, Nutmeg
What you do:
1. Mix the dry ingredients together.Add small amounts of the spices to the paydough until it smells just how you want it to smell.
2. Mix water and oil together in a separate bowl.
3. In a small pot add the oil mix to the dry mix slowly stirring to mix well.
4. Cook the mixture for two to three minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Keep stirring until the dough starts to pull away from the side of the pan
5. Take the dough out of the pan, let cool a couple of seconds so you can handle it, and knead the dough until it becomes soft and smooth.
6. Store in an airtight container.
Gingerbread Playdough
Smells like a gingerbread cookie.
© Belinda Mooney
gingerbread - Photo Credit: www.clipart.com
Have fun creating with this yummy holiday scented playdough.
Bring the smells of the season into your home with this playdough recipe. Kids can spend hours creating ornaments, animals, or whatever their imagination can come up with.
Gingerbread Play-Dough
What you will need:
1 Cup flour
1/2 Cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Spices--Cinnamon, Allspice, Ginger, Nutmeg
What you do:
1. Mix the dry ingredients together.Add small amounts of the spices to the paydough until it smells just how you want it to smell.
2. Mix water and oil together in a separate bowl.
3. In a small pot add the oil mix to the dry mix slowly stirring to mix well.
4. Cook the mixture for two to three minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Keep stirring until the dough starts to pull away from the side of the pan
5. Take the dough out of the pan, let cool a couple of seconds so you can handle it, and knead the dough until it becomes soft and smooth.
6. Store in an airtight container.
Cute skateboards
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Do you heelflip, kickflip or backside 180? Or maybe you just like to skate yourself down the block? Well then how about putting some style in your ride with my snazzy skateboards?! They�re standard shortboards -8"X30"- in four zany color combinations. And they come fully assembled and ready to be ridden with black grip tape and kooky red wheels.
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Saturday, November 18, 2006
Snack sack
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Snack sack
Nothing's better than a good, old-fashioned Wonder Woman or Harry Potter tin lunchbox, but at a certain point, your young coed will grow out of those jolly but juvenile playground relics and would rather brown-bag it than walk around with Batman. Lunch-sack solution: This zippered neoprene noontime tote is not only a grown-up alternative to X-Men or Hello Kitty, but it also keeps food hot or cold and is a perfectly pliable lunch bag for lockers. Neoprene Totes, $25 at UncommonGoods.com.
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Snack sack
Nothing's better than a good, old-fashioned Wonder Woman or Harry Potter tin lunchbox, but at a certain point, your young coed will grow out of those jolly but juvenile playground relics and would rather brown-bag it than walk around with Batman. Lunch-sack solution: This zippered neoprene noontime tote is not only a grown-up alternative to X-Men or Hello Kitty, but it also keeps food hot or cold and is a perfectly pliable lunch bag for lockers. Neoprene Totes, $25 at UncommonGoods.com.
Are you a child of the 80's
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Are You a Child of the 80's?
Take a look at this list. If you can identify with more than half of them, you are a child of the 80's.
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You know what "Sike" means.
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You know the profound meaning of "Wax on, Wax off".
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You know that another name for a keyboard is a "Synthesizer".
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You were only cool if you hung out at the Roller Rink and actually knew how to skate.
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You can sing the McDonald's Big Mack Filet-o-fish, quarter pounder, French Fry song while jump roping.
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You wore 3-8 different colored socks in layers and thought that the more you could wear the cooler you were.
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You know who Mr. T is.
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You actually believed for a minute that K.I.T. (The night rider) actually was real.
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You know who Fat Albert is.
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You wore fluorescent, neon clothing.
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You could break dance, or wish you could.
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You wanted to be The Incredible Hulk for Halloween.
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You believed that "By the power of Greyskull, you HAD the power!"
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Partying "like it's 1999" seemed SO far away.
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You thought that Transformers were more than meets the eye.
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You wanted to be on Star Search.
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You can remember Michael Jackson when he was black.
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You wore a banana clip at some point during your youth.
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You remember the garbage pail kids, and owned some.
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You knew what Willis was "talkin' 'bout."
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You HAD to have your MTV.
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You always wondered why Tootie always wore those skates.
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You actually thought "Dirty Dancing" was a REALLY good movie.
*
You watched Purple Rain over and over again.
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Your all time favorite movie was Footloose and you actually thought that Kevin Bacon was HOT in it!!!
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You remember the episode of Good Times when Flo broke down after James' funeral.
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You remember when ATARI was a state of the art video game system.
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You own any cassettes.
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You were led to believe that in the year 2000 we'd all be living on the moon.
*
You remember and/or owned any of the Care Bear Glass collection from Pizza Hut or any other stupid collection they came out with.
*
Poltergeist freaked you out.
*
You carried your lunch to school in a Gremlins or an ET lunch box.
*
You have pondered why Smurfette was the ONLY female smurf.
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You know what leg warmers are and probably had a pair.
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You wore biker shorts underneath a short skirt and felt stylish.
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You had a Swatch Watch with the Swatch Guard.
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You thought UTFOs "Roxanne, Roxanne" song was the bomb!
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You remember when Saturday Night Live was funny.
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You had Wonder Woman or Superman underoos.
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You know what a "Push Up" ice cream is.
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You had to come in the house when the street lights came on.
Kids view on relationships
http://www.theromantic.com/humor/kidsviews.htm
Kids Views on Relationships
HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. - Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with. - Kirsten, age 10
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. - Camille, age 10
No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married. - Freddie, age 6
HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. - Derrick, age 8
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids. - Lori, age 8
WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. - Lynnette, age 8
On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. - Martin, age 10
HAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns. - Craig, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
When they're rich. - Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that. - Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do. - Howard, age 8
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. - Anita, age 9
HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there? - Kelvin, age 8
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty even if she looks like a truck. - Ricky, age 10
Kids Views on Relationships
HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. - Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with. - Kirsten, age 10
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then. - Camille, age 10
No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married. - Freddie, age 6
HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. - Derrick, age 8
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids. - Lori, age 8
WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. - Lynnette, age 8
On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. - Martin, age 10
HAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns. - Craig, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
When they're rich. - Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that. - Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do. - Howard, age 8
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. - Anita, age 9
HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there? - Kelvin, age 8
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty even if she looks like a truck. - Ricky, age 10
Teaching children and teens about money
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TEACHING CHILDREN AND TEENS ABOUT MONEY
It is never too early to learn about the value of money and how to budget and save. The earlier you can teach a child about earning interest versus paying it, the better prepared they will be to manage their own money.
There are different degrees of knowledge and responsibility a child or teenager can have regarding money. Here are some ideas, broken down by age group, on how you can teach money management to a child of any age.
Learning the Value of Money
5-10 years Old
Young children love to collect and save pennies. They rarely learn to understand their value until they get toward the older end of this age range. To help them out, families can talk about the family’s budget together. This doesn’t mean worrying children about the bills or making them feel guilty for costing you so much. What it does mean is explaining that there is a certain amount of money that comes into the household and that there are some expenses, such as food, utilities and clothing that must be paid for from that money.
There is also a set amount (you don’t need to say how much) that must be saved for emergencies and future expenses. By setting up a “family piggy bank” you can illustrate what it is to save for something fun for the whole family.
Children who get an allowance should have it explained to them what they will be required to use it for. You can teach children to always put 10% of their allowance in savings, another amount toward a charity, and then the rest is for their spending. Let the children see when they earn interest on their bank accounts too.
11-15 Years Old
Children in this age group may have more opportunities to earn some money. If they are asked to feed the neighbor’s cat and earn $10, teach them again to put a percentage away into savings. This is also a good age to take the child to the bank and open their own savings account.
If the habit of putting money into savings each time they are paid is established early then it will be more likely to become a lifelong way of managing money. Allowances may or may not be tied into chores, but it is important that children this age understand the importance of “earning” their incomes just like Mom and Dad do. The allowance can also be approached as their share of the family’s income. Again it should be explained what they must buy for themselves from this income – music CDs, movie tickets, extra unnecessary clothing, etc.
16 and Older
Many teens have part-time jobs and can really understand what it means to earn a living. They will also be introduced to the concept of paying taxes. This is a good time to teach them to manage a checking account and ATM card. They can also be taught to plan ahead for major expenses such as their first car or education. Teens can become more responsible for buying some of their own clothes and other necessities. It will help them appreciate how much things cost and perhaps take better care of their belongings.
No matter the age of your children, they can be part of a family meeting to decide how some of the discretionary income is to be spent. Having a part in the decision making will help them understand the value of money and that there are often limits on spending so some purchases must be deferred.
TEACHING CHILDREN AND TEENS ABOUT MONEY
It is never too early to learn about the value of money and how to budget and save. The earlier you can teach a child about earning interest versus paying it, the better prepared they will be to manage their own money.
There are different degrees of knowledge and responsibility a child or teenager can have regarding money. Here are some ideas, broken down by age group, on how you can teach money management to a child of any age.
Learning the Value of Money
5-10 years Old
Young children love to collect and save pennies. They rarely learn to understand their value until they get toward the older end of this age range. To help them out, families can talk about the family’s budget together. This doesn’t mean worrying children about the bills or making them feel guilty for costing you so much. What it does mean is explaining that there is a certain amount of money that comes into the household and that there are some expenses, such as food, utilities and clothing that must be paid for from that money.
There is also a set amount (you don’t need to say how much) that must be saved for emergencies and future expenses. By setting up a “family piggy bank” you can illustrate what it is to save for something fun for the whole family.
Children who get an allowance should have it explained to them what they will be required to use it for. You can teach children to always put 10% of their allowance in savings, another amount toward a charity, and then the rest is for their spending. Let the children see when they earn interest on their bank accounts too.
11-15 Years Old
Children in this age group may have more opportunities to earn some money. If they are asked to feed the neighbor’s cat and earn $10, teach them again to put a percentage away into savings. This is also a good age to take the child to the bank and open their own savings account.
If the habit of putting money into savings each time they are paid is established early then it will be more likely to become a lifelong way of managing money. Allowances may or may not be tied into chores, but it is important that children this age understand the importance of “earning” their incomes just like Mom and Dad do. The allowance can also be approached as their share of the family’s income. Again it should be explained what they must buy for themselves from this income – music CDs, movie tickets, extra unnecessary clothing, etc.
16 and Older
Many teens have part-time jobs and can really understand what it means to earn a living. They will also be introduced to the concept of paying taxes. This is a good time to teach them to manage a checking account and ATM card. They can also be taught to plan ahead for major expenses such as their first car or education. Teens can become more responsible for buying some of their own clothes and other necessities. It will help them appreciate how much things cost and perhaps take better care of their belongings.
No matter the age of your children, they can be part of a family meeting to decide how some of the discretionary income is to be spent. Having a part in the decision making will help them understand the value of money and that there are often limits on spending so some purchases must be deferred.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Child stars of the 80's
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Which Child TV Star Has the Most Children?
Test your '80s star trivia, baby-names style!
By Lexi Walters
In the October 2006 issue of American Baby magazine, we asked you which child television star has the most children: Fred Savage, Mayim Bialik, Candace Cameron, or Alyssa Milano.
The fullest house belongs to Candace Cameron. She and her NHL hockey star husband Valeri Bure have three children: Natasha, Lev, and Maksim. Famous for her role as D.J. Tanner on TV's Full House, Cameron now occasionally appears on television and regularly contributes to Christian ministry projects.
Wonder Child
Fred Savage -- the voice of 1960s teenage reason and angst from 1988's hit series, The Wonder Years -- may be the child star who most recently had a baby, but he's not the one with the most kids. Fred and wife Jennifer Stone Savage had their first child, a baby boy named Oliver Philip, on August 5, 2006. After his stint as Kevin Arnold, Savage appeared in many movies, and will have a featured voice in this holiday season's animated movie, Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen.
A Blossoming Family
Best known for her role as Blossom Russo from the TV show Blossom, Mayim Bialik has one son, born on October 10, 2005. Bialik's recent academic accomplishments warrant a Joey-worthy "Whoa!": After receiving a bachelor's degree in neuroscience and Hebrew and Jewish studies, she's now close to completing a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA.
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A Child Star Helping Children
Former tween and teen star Alyssa Milano (of Who's the Boss? fame) has spent her adulthood aiding children through relief projects around the world, but she does not have any children of her own. She became a UNICEF national ambassador in 2003.
Originally published on AmericanBaby.com, September 2006.
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Which Child TV Star Has the Most Children?
Test your '80s star trivia, baby-names style!
By Lexi Walters
In the October 2006 issue of American Baby magazine, we asked you which child television star has the most children: Fred Savage, Mayim Bialik, Candace Cameron, or Alyssa Milano.
The fullest house belongs to Candace Cameron. She and her NHL hockey star husband Valeri Bure have three children: Natasha, Lev, and Maksim. Famous for her role as D.J. Tanner on TV's Full House, Cameron now occasionally appears on television and regularly contributes to Christian ministry projects.
Wonder Child
Fred Savage -- the voice of 1960s teenage reason and angst from 1988's hit series, The Wonder Years -- may be the child star who most recently had a baby, but he's not the one with the most kids. Fred and wife Jennifer Stone Savage had their first child, a baby boy named Oliver Philip, on August 5, 2006. After his stint as Kevin Arnold, Savage appeared in many movies, and will have a featured voice in this holiday season's animated movie, Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen.
A Blossoming Family
Best known for her role as Blossom Russo from the TV show Blossom, Mayim Bialik has one son, born on October 10, 2005. Bialik's recent academic accomplishments warrant a Joey-worthy "Whoa!": After receiving a bachelor's degree in neuroscience and Hebrew and Jewish studies, she's now close to completing a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA.
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A Child Star Helping Children
Former tween and teen star Alyssa Milano (of Who's the Boss? fame) has spent her adulthood aiding children through relief projects around the world, but she does not have any children of her own. She became a UNICEF national ambassador in 2003.
Originally published on AmericanBaby.com, September 2006.
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Celebrity Names
Artists are, by nature, creative and often give their children very creative names! Here is a list of some of the more interesting names that celebs have named their babies throughout the years:
Indiana August Affleck - Casey Affleck & Summer Phoenix
Satchel Seamus Allen - Woody Allen & Mia Farrow
Moses Amadeus Allen - Woody Allen & Mia Farrow
Elijah Blue Allman - Cher & Gregg Allman
Lyric Angel - Ashley Parker Angel and Tiffany Lynn
Sosie Ruth Bacon - Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick
Brooklyn Joseph Beckham - David & Victoria Beckham
Romeo James Beckham - David & Victoria Beckham
Cruz David Beckham - David & Victoria Beckham
Seven Sirius Benjamin - Andre Benjamin & Eryka Badu
Zephyr Benson - Robby Benson & Karla DeVito
Lyric Benson - Robby Benson & Karla DeVito
Chastity Bono - Cher & Sonny Bono
Chianna Maria Bono - Sonny & Mary Bono
Zowie Bowie - David & Angela Bowie
Willem Wolf Broad - Billy Idol (William Broad) & Perri Lister
Coco Riley Arquette - Courtney Cox & David Arquette
Atticus Baldwin - Isabella Hoffman and Daniel Baldwin
Ireland Baldwin - Kim Basinger & Alec Baldwin
Jamison Leon Baldwin - Billy Baldwin & Chynna Phillips
Vance Alexander Baldwin - Billy Baldwin & Chynna Phillips
Alabama Luella - Travis Barker & Shanna Moakler
Isadora Barney - Bj�rk & Matthew Barney
Mateo Braverly Bratt - Benjamin Bratt & Talisa Soto
Lucien Buscemi - Steve Buscemi & Jo Andreas
Arpad Flynn Alexander Busson - Elle MacPherson & Arpad Busson
Kal-El Coppola Cage - Nicolas Cage & Alice Kim
Sailor Lee Brinkley Cook - Christy Brinkley & Peter Cook
Sonora Rose Cooper - Alice & Sheryl Cooper
Calico Dashiell Cooper - Alice & Sheryl Cooper
Beckett Cypheridge - Melissa Etheridge & Julie Cypher
Mathilda Plum Doucette - Moon Unit Zappa & Paul Doucette
Carys Zeta Douglas - Catherine Zeta Jones & Michael Douglas
Francesca Eastwood - Clint Eastwood & Frances Fisher
Kimber Eastwood - Clint Eastwood & Roxanne Tunis
Aurelius Cy Evans - Elle MacPherson & David Evans
Aquinnah Kathleen Fox - Michael J. Fox & Tracey Pollen
Luca Bella Facinelli (f) - Jennie Garth & Peter Facinelli
Wynter Finley - Tawny Kitaen & Chuck Finley
Raine Finley - Tawny Kitaen & Chuck Finley
Fifi-Trixibelle Geldof - Bob Geldof & Paula Yates
Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof - Bob Geldof & Paula Yates
Little Pixie Geldof - Bob Geldof & Paula Yates
Homer James Jigme Gere - Richard Gere & Carey Lowell
Poet Sienna Rose Goldberg - Soleil Moon Frye & Jason Goldberg
Greer Grammer (f) - Kelsey Grammer & Barrie Buckner
Mason Olivia Grammer (f) - Kelsey Grammer & Camille Donatucci
Spencer Karen Grammer (f) - Kelsey Grammer & Doreen Alderman
Phoenix Chi Gulzar - Melanie "Scary Spice" & Jimmy Gulzar
Levon Green Hawke - Uma Thurman & Ethan Hawke
Bluebell Madonna Haliwell - Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell (father not disclosed)
Delilah Belle Hamlin - Harry Hamlin & Lisa Rinna
Grier Hammond Henchy (f) - Brooke Shields & Chris Henchy
Rowan Francis Henchy (f) - Brooke Shields & Chris Henchy
Alcamy Henriksen - Lance & Mary Jane Henriksen
Sage Ariel Henriksen - Lance Henriksen & Jane Pollack
Elijah Bob Patricus Guggi Q Hewson - Bono Vox (Paul Hewson) & Alison Stewart
Cash Anthony Hudson - Slash (Saul Hudson) & Perla Hudson
London Emilio Hudson - Slash (Saul Hudson) & Perla Hudson
Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence - Michael Hutchence & Paula Yates
Prince Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson & Debbie Rowe
Paris Michael Katherine Jackson - Michael Jackson & Debbie Rowe
Steveanna Genevieve Jackson - Randy Jackson & Eliza Shaffe
Alizeh Keshvar Jarrahy - Geena Davis & Dr. Reza Jarrahy
Kian William Jarrahy - Geena Davis & Dr. Reza Jarrahy
Kaiis Steven Jarrahy - Geena Davis & Dr. Reza Jarrahy
Moxie Crimefighter Jillette - Penn & Emily Jillette
Atherton Grace Johnson - Don Johnson & Melanie Griffith
Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt - Angelina Jole & Brad Pitt
Kenya Julia Miambi Sarah Jones - Quincy Jones & Natassja Kinski
Liberty Irene Kasem - Casey & Jean Kasem
Dexter Dean Keaton (f) - Diane Keaton
Chance Armstrong King - Larry King & Shawn Southwick
Cannon Edward King - Larry King & Shawn Southwick
Piper Maru Klotz - Gillian Anderson & Clyde Klotz
Leni Klum - Heidi Klum & Flavio Briatore
Rafferty Law - Jude Law & Sadie Frost
Amber Rose LeBon - Simon LeBon & Yasmine
Saffron Sahara LeBon - Simon LeBon & Yasmine
Tallulah Pine LeBon - Simon LeBon & Yasmine
Pilot Inspektor Riesgraf Lee - Jason Lee & Beth Riesgraf
Allegra Sky Leguizamo - John Leguizamo & Justine Maurer
Ryder Lee Leguizamo - John Leguizamo & Justine Maurer
Astrella Celeste Leitch - Donovan Leitch & Linda Lawrence
Ione Skye Leitch - Donovan Leitch & Enid Karl
Oriole Nebula Leitch - Donovan Leitch & Linda Lawrence
Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon - Madonna & Carlos Leon
Cashel Blake Day-Lewis - Daniel Day-Lews & Rebecca Miller
Ronan Cal Day-Lewis - Daniel Day-Lews & Rebecca Miller
Assisi Macmillan - Jade Jagger & Dan Macmillan
Apple Blythe Alison Martin - Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin
Speck Wildhorse Mellencamp - John Mellencamp & Elaine Irwin
Hazel Patricia Moder - Julia Roberts & Danny Moder
Phinnaeus Walter Moder - Julia Roberts & Danny Moder
Tu Simone Ayer Morrow - Rob Morrow & Debbon Ayer
Zola Ivy Murphy - Eddie Murphy & Nicole Mitchell
Brawley King Nolte - Nick Nolte & Rebecca Linger
Gulliver Flynn Oldman - Gary Oldman & Donya Fiorentino
Alfie Oldman - Gary Oldman & Lesley Manville
Daisy Boo Oliver - Jamie Oliver & Juliette Norton
Poppy Honey Oliver - Jamie Oliver & Juliette Norton
Gilliam Chynna Phillips - John & Michelle Phillips
Condola Phylea Rashad - Phylicia & Ahmad Rashad
Ryder Russell Robinson - Kate Hudson & Chris Robinson
Lola Simone Rock - Chris Rock & Malaak Compton-Rock
Zahra Savannah Rock - Chris Rock & Malaak Compton-Rock
Enzo Rossi - Patricia Arquette & Paul Rossi
Henry G�nther Ademola Dashtu Samuel - Heidi Klum & Seal
Eulala Grace Scheel - Marcia Gay Harden & Thaddeus Scheel
Hudson Harden Scheel - Marcia Gay Harden & Thaddeus Scheel
Julitta Dee Harden Scheel - Marcia Gay Harden & Thaddeus Scheel
Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld - Jerry & Jessica Seinfeld
Willow Camille Reign Smith - Will Smith & Jada Pinkett
Destry Allyn Spielberg - Stephen Spielberg & Kate Capshaw
Fuchsia Catherine Sumner - Sting & Frances Tomelty
Emerson Rose Tenney - Teri Hatcher & Jon Tenney
Banjo Patrick Taylor - Rachel Griffiths & Patrick Taylor
S�ndri Eldon Thorsson - Bjork & Thor Eldon
Amadeo Turturro - John Turturro & Katherine Borowitz
Caspar Vaughn - Claudia Schiffer & Matthew Vaughn
Sonnet Noel Whitaker - Forest Whitaker & Keisha Nash
True Isabella Summer Whitaker - Forest Whitaker & Keisha Nash
Ocean Alexander Whitaker - Forest Whitaker & Raye Dowell
Elettra-Ingrid Wiedemann - Isabella Rossellini & Jonathan Wiedemann
Rumer Glenn Willis - Bruce Willis & Demi Moore
Scout LaRue Willis - Bruce Willis & Demi Moore
Tallulah Belle Willis - Bruce Willis & Demi Moore
Diva Muffin Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa
Moon Unit Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa
Ian Donald Calvin Euclid "Dweezil" Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa
Ahmet Rodan Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa
Roman Zelman - Debra Messing & Daniel Zelm
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Celebrity Names
Artists are, by nature, creative and often give their children very creative names! Here is a list of some of the more interesting names that celebs have named their babies throughout the years:
Indiana August Affleck - Casey Affleck & Summer Phoenix
Satchel Seamus Allen - Woody Allen & Mia Farrow
Moses Amadeus Allen - Woody Allen & Mia Farrow
Elijah Blue Allman - Cher & Gregg Allman
Lyric Angel - Ashley Parker Angel and Tiffany Lynn
Sosie Ruth Bacon - Kevin Bacon & Kyra Sedgwick
Brooklyn Joseph Beckham - David & Victoria Beckham
Romeo James Beckham - David & Victoria Beckham
Cruz David Beckham - David & Victoria Beckham
Seven Sirius Benjamin - Andre Benjamin & Eryka Badu
Zephyr Benson - Robby Benson & Karla DeVito
Lyric Benson - Robby Benson & Karla DeVito
Chastity Bono - Cher & Sonny Bono
Chianna Maria Bono - Sonny & Mary Bono
Zowie Bowie - David & Angela Bowie
Willem Wolf Broad - Billy Idol (William Broad) & Perri Lister
Coco Riley Arquette - Courtney Cox & David Arquette
Atticus Baldwin - Isabella Hoffman and Daniel Baldwin
Ireland Baldwin - Kim Basinger & Alec Baldwin
Jamison Leon Baldwin - Billy Baldwin & Chynna Phillips
Vance Alexander Baldwin - Billy Baldwin & Chynna Phillips
Alabama Luella - Travis Barker & Shanna Moakler
Isadora Barney - Bj�rk & Matthew Barney
Mateo Braverly Bratt - Benjamin Bratt & Talisa Soto
Lucien Buscemi - Steve Buscemi & Jo Andreas
Arpad Flynn Alexander Busson - Elle MacPherson & Arpad Busson
Kal-El Coppola Cage - Nicolas Cage & Alice Kim
Sailor Lee Brinkley Cook - Christy Brinkley & Peter Cook
Sonora Rose Cooper - Alice & Sheryl Cooper
Calico Dashiell Cooper - Alice & Sheryl Cooper
Beckett Cypheridge - Melissa Etheridge & Julie Cypher
Mathilda Plum Doucette - Moon Unit Zappa & Paul Doucette
Carys Zeta Douglas - Catherine Zeta Jones & Michael Douglas
Francesca Eastwood - Clint Eastwood & Frances Fisher
Kimber Eastwood - Clint Eastwood & Roxanne Tunis
Aurelius Cy Evans - Elle MacPherson & David Evans
Aquinnah Kathleen Fox - Michael J. Fox & Tracey Pollen
Luca Bella Facinelli (f) - Jennie Garth & Peter Facinelli
Wynter Finley - Tawny Kitaen & Chuck Finley
Raine Finley - Tawny Kitaen & Chuck Finley
Fifi-Trixibelle Geldof - Bob Geldof & Paula Yates
Peaches Honeyblossom Geldof - Bob Geldof & Paula Yates
Little Pixie Geldof - Bob Geldof & Paula Yates
Homer James Jigme Gere - Richard Gere & Carey Lowell
Poet Sienna Rose Goldberg - Soleil Moon Frye & Jason Goldberg
Greer Grammer (f) - Kelsey Grammer & Barrie Buckner
Mason Olivia Grammer (f) - Kelsey Grammer & Camille Donatucci
Spencer Karen Grammer (f) - Kelsey Grammer & Doreen Alderman
Phoenix Chi Gulzar - Melanie "Scary Spice" & Jimmy Gulzar
Levon Green Hawke - Uma Thurman & Ethan Hawke
Bluebell Madonna Haliwell - Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell (father not disclosed)
Delilah Belle Hamlin - Harry Hamlin & Lisa Rinna
Grier Hammond Henchy (f) - Brooke Shields & Chris Henchy
Rowan Francis Henchy (f) - Brooke Shields & Chris Henchy
Alcamy Henriksen - Lance & Mary Jane Henriksen
Sage Ariel Henriksen - Lance Henriksen & Jane Pollack
Elijah Bob Patricus Guggi Q Hewson - Bono Vox (Paul Hewson) & Alison Stewart
Cash Anthony Hudson - Slash (Saul Hudson) & Perla Hudson
London Emilio Hudson - Slash (Saul Hudson) & Perla Hudson
Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence - Michael Hutchence & Paula Yates
Prince Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson & Debbie Rowe
Paris Michael Katherine Jackson - Michael Jackson & Debbie Rowe
Steveanna Genevieve Jackson - Randy Jackson & Eliza Shaffe
Alizeh Keshvar Jarrahy - Geena Davis & Dr. Reza Jarrahy
Kian William Jarrahy - Geena Davis & Dr. Reza Jarrahy
Kaiis Steven Jarrahy - Geena Davis & Dr. Reza Jarrahy
Moxie Crimefighter Jillette - Penn & Emily Jillette
Atherton Grace Johnson - Don Johnson & Melanie Griffith
Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt - Angelina Jole & Brad Pitt
Kenya Julia Miambi Sarah Jones - Quincy Jones & Natassja Kinski
Liberty Irene Kasem - Casey & Jean Kasem
Dexter Dean Keaton (f) - Diane Keaton
Chance Armstrong King - Larry King & Shawn Southwick
Cannon Edward King - Larry King & Shawn Southwick
Piper Maru Klotz - Gillian Anderson & Clyde Klotz
Leni Klum - Heidi Klum & Flavio Briatore
Rafferty Law - Jude Law & Sadie Frost
Amber Rose LeBon - Simon LeBon & Yasmine
Saffron Sahara LeBon - Simon LeBon & Yasmine
Tallulah Pine LeBon - Simon LeBon & Yasmine
Pilot Inspektor Riesgraf Lee - Jason Lee & Beth Riesgraf
Allegra Sky Leguizamo - John Leguizamo & Justine Maurer
Ryder Lee Leguizamo - John Leguizamo & Justine Maurer
Astrella Celeste Leitch - Donovan Leitch & Linda Lawrence
Ione Skye Leitch - Donovan Leitch & Enid Karl
Oriole Nebula Leitch - Donovan Leitch & Linda Lawrence
Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon - Madonna & Carlos Leon
Cashel Blake Day-Lewis - Daniel Day-Lews & Rebecca Miller
Ronan Cal Day-Lewis - Daniel Day-Lews & Rebecca Miller
Assisi Macmillan - Jade Jagger & Dan Macmillan
Apple Blythe Alison Martin - Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin
Speck Wildhorse Mellencamp - John Mellencamp & Elaine Irwin
Hazel Patricia Moder - Julia Roberts & Danny Moder
Phinnaeus Walter Moder - Julia Roberts & Danny Moder
Tu Simone Ayer Morrow - Rob Morrow & Debbon Ayer
Zola Ivy Murphy - Eddie Murphy & Nicole Mitchell
Brawley King Nolte - Nick Nolte & Rebecca Linger
Gulliver Flynn Oldman - Gary Oldman & Donya Fiorentino
Alfie Oldman - Gary Oldman & Lesley Manville
Daisy Boo Oliver - Jamie Oliver & Juliette Norton
Poppy Honey Oliver - Jamie Oliver & Juliette Norton
Gilliam Chynna Phillips - John & Michelle Phillips
Condola Phylea Rashad - Phylicia & Ahmad Rashad
Ryder Russell Robinson - Kate Hudson & Chris Robinson
Lola Simone Rock - Chris Rock & Malaak Compton-Rock
Zahra Savannah Rock - Chris Rock & Malaak Compton-Rock
Enzo Rossi - Patricia Arquette & Paul Rossi
Henry G�nther Ademola Dashtu Samuel - Heidi Klum & Seal
Eulala Grace Scheel - Marcia Gay Harden & Thaddeus Scheel
Hudson Harden Scheel - Marcia Gay Harden & Thaddeus Scheel
Julitta Dee Harden Scheel - Marcia Gay Harden & Thaddeus Scheel
Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld - Jerry & Jessica Seinfeld
Willow Camille Reign Smith - Will Smith & Jada Pinkett
Destry Allyn Spielberg - Stephen Spielberg & Kate Capshaw
Fuchsia Catherine Sumner - Sting & Frances Tomelty
Emerson Rose Tenney - Teri Hatcher & Jon Tenney
Banjo Patrick Taylor - Rachel Griffiths & Patrick Taylor
S�ndri Eldon Thorsson - Bjork & Thor Eldon
Amadeo Turturro - John Turturro & Katherine Borowitz
Caspar Vaughn - Claudia Schiffer & Matthew Vaughn
Sonnet Noel Whitaker - Forest Whitaker & Keisha Nash
True Isabella Summer Whitaker - Forest Whitaker & Keisha Nash
Ocean Alexander Whitaker - Forest Whitaker & Raye Dowell
Elettra-Ingrid Wiedemann - Isabella Rossellini & Jonathan Wiedemann
Rumer Glenn Willis - Bruce Willis & Demi Moore
Scout LaRue Willis - Bruce Willis & Demi Moore
Tallulah Belle Willis - Bruce Willis & Demi Moore
Diva Muffin Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa
Moon Unit Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa
Ian Donald Calvin Euclid "Dweezil" Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa
Ahmet Rodan Zappa - Frank & Gail Zappa
Roman Zelman - Debra Messing & Daniel Zelm
Saving Christmas now seems a popular idea
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Saving Christmas now seems a popular idea
By Chris Stevens
Thursday, November 16, 2006
LYNNFIELD - When The Coalition to Save Christmas in Massachusetts set out to "thwart the imminent abolition of Christmas," it had no idea it would strike such a nerve, but it is very merry that the idea has snowballed.
Brothers Robert and Kevin Marley of Lynnfield and their childhood friend Steven Ciambelli of Revere launched their mission to rescue Christmas from "the secular community" earlier this month.
It was an incident last Christmas however that set the project in motion.
Ciambelli said it began when Robert Marley noticed none of the malls were sporting "Christmas" decorations, or Hanukah or Kwanzaa adornments for that matter.
"Then he told me a story about how a cashier at one store wouldn't say Merry Christmas," he said, "because she said she would be fired if she did."
Ciambelli said it was too late in the year to try and make a difference then, so instead they focused on starting early for this Christmas.
"We figured we'd make some noise, picket a few malls," he said. "We thought we'd get 20, maybe 30, guys to help us."
He was wrong. The group has instead received such widespread support it has both thrilled and surprised them.
Since word has gotten out about themission Ciambelli said the phone hasn't stopped ringing and their email is flooded with responses from all over the country.
Initially the group planned to picket Simon Malls on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the largest shopping day of the year.
Simon Malls include the Square One Mall in Saugus, North Shore Mall in Peabody and the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers, but Ciambelli said that has changed.
"There's been a lot of progress," he said. "A lot of big companies are listening."
Ciambelli said that after the group spoke with Square One Mall Manager Ken Brown, Brown agreed to make changes in the malls decorations.
"We probably won't picket now because he's doing the right thing," he said. "We want to show him some respect."
Brown was not available for comment.
The coalition, over 100 strong, met Thursday at Spinelli's in Lynnfield however to determine what its next move would be.
"It's just organizational," he said. "It's a pre-demonstration rally to talk about a few things."
Ciambelli said despite what some people think the group is not trying push their Christianity on society. They are all about equal opportunity holidays. On their website, www.savingchristmasinmass.homestead.com, the group points out there are three holidays celebrated in December, Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanzaa and claim that all three should be recognized.
"It's an insult," Ciambelli said. "(Corporations) don't mind benefiting from the season, but they won't mention it out loud. I don't know who they're trying to protect."
Ciambelli estimates that 95 percent of the population in the state is made up of Christians celebrating Christmas, Jew's celebrating Hanukah or African-Americans celebrating Kwanzaa.
"If they left all of the holidays alone who would they offend?" he asked.
Ciambelli said the group has received a few emails from atheists arguing that religion should be removed from Christmas all together.
That notion makes Ciambelli laugh.
"It's Christmas," he said. "It is religious. We're not pushing Christianity or our Catholic beliefs. Christmas just shouldn't be taken away."
Saving Christmas now seems a popular idea
By Chris Stevens
Thursday, November 16, 2006
LYNNFIELD - When The Coalition to Save Christmas in Massachusetts set out to "thwart the imminent abolition of Christmas," it had no idea it would strike such a nerve, but it is very merry that the idea has snowballed.
Brothers Robert and Kevin Marley of Lynnfield and their childhood friend Steven Ciambelli of Revere launched their mission to rescue Christmas from "the secular community" earlier this month.
It was an incident last Christmas however that set the project in motion.
Ciambelli said it began when Robert Marley noticed none of the malls were sporting "Christmas" decorations, or Hanukah or Kwanzaa adornments for that matter.
"Then he told me a story about how a cashier at one store wouldn't say Merry Christmas," he said, "because she said she would be fired if she did."
Ciambelli said it was too late in the year to try and make a difference then, so instead they focused on starting early for this Christmas.
"We figured we'd make some noise, picket a few malls," he said. "We thought we'd get 20, maybe 30, guys to help us."
He was wrong. The group has instead received such widespread support it has both thrilled and surprised them.
Since word has gotten out about themission Ciambelli said the phone hasn't stopped ringing and their email is flooded with responses from all over the country.
Initially the group planned to picket Simon Malls on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the largest shopping day of the year.
Simon Malls include the Square One Mall in Saugus, North Shore Mall in Peabody and the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers, but Ciambelli said that has changed.
"There's been a lot of progress," he said. "A lot of big companies are listening."
Ciambelli said that after the group spoke with Square One Mall Manager Ken Brown, Brown agreed to make changes in the malls decorations.
"We probably won't picket now because he's doing the right thing," he said. "We want to show him some respect."
Brown was not available for comment.
The coalition, over 100 strong, met Thursday at Spinelli's in Lynnfield however to determine what its next move would be.
"It's just organizational," he said. "It's a pre-demonstration rally to talk about a few things."
Ciambelli said despite what some people think the group is not trying push their Christianity on society. They are all about equal opportunity holidays. On their website, www.savingchristmasinmass.homestead.com, the group points out there are three holidays celebrated in December, Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanzaa and claim that all three should be recognized.
"It's an insult," Ciambelli said. "(Corporations) don't mind benefiting from the season, but they won't mention it out loud. I don't know who they're trying to protect."
Ciambelli estimates that 95 percent of the population in the state is made up of Christians celebrating Christmas, Jew's celebrating Hanukah or African-Americans celebrating Kwanzaa.
"If they left all of the holidays alone who would they offend?" he asked.
Ciambelli said the group has received a few emails from atheists arguing that religion should be removed from Christmas all together.
That notion makes Ciambelli laugh.
"It's Christmas," he said. "It is religious. We're not pushing Christianity or our Catholic beliefs. Christmas just shouldn't be taken away."
National Adoption Day 207 children find homes in Ma.
Boston.com
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/city_region/breaking_news/2006/11/
on_national_ado.html
Friday, November 17, 2006
On National Adoption Day, 207 children find homes in Massachusetts
Adoption-blog.jpg
(Globe Photo Jonathan Wiggs)
Kelsey Connelly, 4, watches her sister Kassandra Connelly, 6, sign her adoption papers today in Brockton. Court clerk Margaret Delorey helped the girls, who took part in National Adoption Day.
By Globe Staff
In the United States, there are an estimated 114,000 children in foster care waiting to be adopted -- a number larger than the population of the city of Lowell. Massachusetts alone has some 3,000 children looking for permanent homes.
However, that number of children hoping for parents dropped today in the Bay State by 207. Nationally, there are some 4,000 fewer in foster care than there were just the day before.
Courts across the country today recognized National Adoption Day and finalized some 4,000 adoptions. The event is meant to highlight a need that advocates say it often overlooked as more foster children turn 18 without ever finding a permanent home.
"It's an event where families can celebrate adoptions and see kids and families just like themselves," said Corina Hopkins, a spokeswoman for the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange.
Since 1987, the number of children in foster care has nearly doubled, according to advocates who organized adoption day. Each year, approximately 20,000 children in foster care will turn 18 and age out of the system.
In Massachusetts today, there were ceremonies in Boston, Cambridge, Brockton and five other courts where the 207 adoptions were finalized.
Posted by the Boston Globe City & Region Desk at 05:27 PM
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/city_region/breaking_news/2006/11/
on_national_ado.html
Friday, November 17, 2006
On National Adoption Day, 207 children find homes in Massachusetts
Adoption-blog.jpg
(Globe Photo Jonathan Wiggs)
Kelsey Connelly, 4, watches her sister Kassandra Connelly, 6, sign her adoption papers today in Brockton. Court clerk Margaret Delorey helped the girls, who took part in National Adoption Day.
By Globe Staff
In the United States, there are an estimated 114,000 children in foster care waiting to be adopted -- a number larger than the population of the city of Lowell. Massachusetts alone has some 3,000 children looking for permanent homes.
However, that number of children hoping for parents dropped today in the Bay State by 207. Nationally, there are some 4,000 fewer in foster care than there were just the day before.
Courts across the country today recognized National Adoption Day and finalized some 4,000 adoptions. The event is meant to highlight a need that advocates say it often overlooked as more foster children turn 18 without ever finding a permanent home.
"It's an event where families can celebrate adoptions and see kids and families just like themselves," said Corina Hopkins, a spokeswoman for the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange.
Since 1987, the number of children in foster care has nearly doubled, according to advocates who organized adoption day. Each year, approximately 20,000 children in foster care will turn 18 and age out of the system.
In Massachusetts today, there were ceremonies in Boston, Cambridge, Brockton and five other courts where the 207 adoptions were finalized.
Posted by the Boston Globe City & Region Desk at 05:27 PM
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
How to make a holiday giving tree
http://www.ehow.com/how_10127_make-holiday-giving.html
How to Make a Holiday Giving Tree
Want to help children's wishes come true this holiday season? Then set up a giving tree in your place of business.
Instructions
* STEP 1: Contact local social service agencies and civic organizations to let them know you'd like to host a giving tree.
* STEP 2: Expect that the agency will interview kids to find out what gifts they would most like to receive this holiday season.
* STEP 3: Remember that good locations for the trees include offices, stores, banks, restaurants, libraries, and colleges and universities.
* STEP 4: Buy a live or artificial tree and place it in the lobby, cafeteria or other area where many people pass through.
* STEP 5: Collect cards or card-stock "ornaments" that the coordinating agency has prepared containing a child's name, age and gift request.
* STEP 6: Hang the cards on the tree for people to see.
* STEP 7: Suggest that colleagues, family, friends and others select a wish they want to fulfill and remove the card from the tree.
* STEP 8: Ask the donor to purchase the gift requested and wrap it and return it to place under the tree.
* STEP 9: Remind them to attach the request card to be sure the gift is given to the right child.
* STEP 10: Arrange for the gifts to be delivered to the coordinating agency to give to the kids in time for Christmas.
* STEP 11: Check to be sure that every child's wish has been filled. You want to be sure that no one has been overlooked.
* STEP 12: Suggest that other area businesses help sponsor the activity, either by providing money for the gifts or by asking employees to fill the requests.
Tips & Warnings
* Be sure that the item each child requests is an appropriate choice.
* Begin a few months in advance so there will be plenty of time to collect and wrap all the gifts prior to the holidays.
* Help to host a holiday party for the kids for when they open their gifts.
How to Make a Holiday Giving Tree
Want to help children's wishes come true this holiday season? Then set up a giving tree in your place of business.
Instructions
* STEP 1: Contact local social service agencies and civic organizations to let them know you'd like to host a giving tree.
* STEP 2: Expect that the agency will interview kids to find out what gifts they would most like to receive this holiday season.
* STEP 3: Remember that good locations for the trees include offices, stores, banks, restaurants, libraries, and colleges and universities.
* STEP 4: Buy a live or artificial tree and place it in the lobby, cafeteria or other area where many people pass through.
* STEP 5: Collect cards or card-stock "ornaments" that the coordinating agency has prepared containing a child's name, age and gift request.
* STEP 6: Hang the cards on the tree for people to see.
* STEP 7: Suggest that colleagues, family, friends and others select a wish they want to fulfill and remove the card from the tree.
* STEP 8: Ask the donor to purchase the gift requested and wrap it and return it to place under the tree.
* STEP 9: Remind them to attach the request card to be sure the gift is given to the right child.
* STEP 10: Arrange for the gifts to be delivered to the coordinating agency to give to the kids in time for Christmas.
* STEP 11: Check to be sure that every child's wish has been filled. You want to be sure that no one has been overlooked.
* STEP 12: Suggest that other area businesses help sponsor the activity, either by providing money for the gifts or by asking employees to fill the requests.
Tips & Warnings
* Be sure that the item each child requests is an appropriate choice.
* Begin a few months in advance so there will be plenty of time to collect and wrap all the gifts prior to the holidays.
* Help to host a holiday party for the kids for when they open their gifts.
10 of the best charities everyone's heard of
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/topten.detail/listid/18.htm
10 of the Best Charities Everyone's Heard Of
These 10 charities work throughout the country and the world. They are large, complex organizations with budgets exceeding $100 million, and at least $65 million in net assets. They became household names in part because of their exceptional financial management, no easy feat considering the scope and size of their operations. Charitable givers should feel confident that these national institutions put their donations to good use.
Rank Charity Overall Score
1 The National Christian Foundation 69.36
2 American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 69.21
3 Boys & Girls Clubs of America 68.91
4 CARE 68.62
5 Conservation International 67.86
6 Wildlife Conservation Society 67.74
7 The Nature Conservancy 66.04
8 Mayo Foundation 65.62
9 American Red Cross 65.37
10 Direct Relief International 64.91
10 of the Best Charities Everyone's Heard Of
These 10 charities work throughout the country and the world. They are large, complex organizations with budgets exceeding $100 million, and at least $65 million in net assets. They became household names in part because of their exceptional financial management, no easy feat considering the scope and size of their operations. Charitable givers should feel confident that these national institutions put their donations to good use.
Rank Charity Overall Score
1 The National Christian Foundation 69.36
2 American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 69.21
3 Boys & Girls Clubs of America 68.91
4 CARE 68.62
5 Conservation International 67.86
6 Wildlife Conservation Society 67.74
7 The Nature Conservancy 66.04
8 Mayo Foundation 65.62
9 American Red Cross 65.37
10 Direct Relief International 64.91
National Adoption Month
http://www.adoptioncouncil.org/
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 30, 2006
National Adoption Month, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
During National Adoption Month, we encourage the adoption of young people in need, and we honor the adoptive and foster families who have offered children a loving and supportive home.
The best of America is reflected in the many citizens who have adopted children as their own. Mothers and fathers are the most important influences in a child's life, and children with caring, involved parents can better realize the full promise of America. Parents help their children thrive by encouraging them to aim high, work hard, and make good choices that will lead to healthy, satisfying lives. On November 18, loving families across America will celebrate National Adoption Day by finalizing their adoptions of children from foster care. This day will also raise awareness of the many children still waiting to be adopted and encourage more Americans to choose adoption.
My Administration is committed to helping place children with caring families. Through the Collaboration to AdoptUsKids project at adoptuskids.org, we are working to provide guidance and support for parents considering adoption. We are also offering tax credits to ease the financial burden on adoptive families, and we are providing funding to help strengthen State adoption services through the Adoption Incentives Program and the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program. Together, these efforts can help connect children with loving families and help provide greater hope and opportunity for America's children.
During National Adoption Month, we pay tribute to the parents who have opened their hearts and homes and helped provide love and stability for young people. By caring for the youngest members of our society, these families are helping our children grow into successful adults and building the future of our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2006 as National Adoption Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities to honor adoptive families and to participate in efforts to find permanent homes for waiting children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 30, 2006
National Adoption Month, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
During National Adoption Month, we encourage the adoption of young people in need, and we honor the adoptive and foster families who have offered children a loving and supportive home.
The best of America is reflected in the many citizens who have adopted children as their own. Mothers and fathers are the most important influences in a child's life, and children with caring, involved parents can better realize the full promise of America. Parents help their children thrive by encouraging them to aim high, work hard, and make good choices that will lead to healthy, satisfying lives. On November 18, loving families across America will celebrate National Adoption Day by finalizing their adoptions of children from foster care. This day will also raise awareness of the many children still waiting to be adopted and encourage more Americans to choose adoption.
My Administration is committed to helping place children with caring families. Through the Collaboration to AdoptUsKids project at adoptuskids.org, we are working to provide guidance and support for parents considering adoption. We are also offering tax credits to ease the financial burden on adoptive families, and we are providing funding to help strengthen State adoption services through the Adoption Incentives Program and the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program. Together, these efforts can help connect children with loving families and help provide greater hope and opportunity for America's children.
During National Adoption Month, we pay tribute to the parents who have opened their hearts and homes and helped provide love and stability for young people. By caring for the youngest members of our society, these families are helping our children grow into successful adults and building the future of our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2006 as National Adoption Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities to honor adoptive families and to participate in efforts to find permanent homes for waiting children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Smoke alarms with mom's voice
Parentcenter.com
Smoke alarms with mom's voice wake kids faster
MONDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) — "Johnny! Johnny! Wake up! Get out of bed! Leave the room!"
Smoke alarms equipped with this personalized recording of a worried mother's voice were significantly better at waking up children in a deep sleep and enabling them to perform a simulated escape procedure than standard residential tone alarms, a new study found.
"The bad news is that the study confirms early reports that children do not respond adequately to conventional residential smoke alarms," said study author Dr. Gary A. Smith, director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Children's Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.
"The good news is that the study showed children do respond to their parent's voice smoke alarm," he added.
The study findings were published in the October issue of the journal Pediatrics.
For the study, the researchers attempted to wake 24 children, 6 to 12 years of age, from stage 4 (deep) sleep with two different smoke alarms. Only mothers' voices were recorded, and the tone of voice was urgent, Smith said. The voice recording was repeated over and over.
Twenty-three (96 percent) of the 24 children awoke to the parent voice alarm, compared with 14 (58 percent) of the children to the tone alarm. One child did not awaken to either alarm. Nine children awoke to their parent's voice but not to the tone, while none awakened to only the tone and not the voice. Twenty (83 percent) of the children in the parent voice alarm group successfully performed the escape procedure within five minutes of the alarm's first warning, compared with nine (38 percent) in the tone alarm group. The median time to awaken was 20 seconds in the voice alarm group, and three minutes in the tone alarm group, the study found.
"I was relieved to see this," Smith said, "because I expected biological variation and didn't expect [voice alarms] to work 100 percent of the time." The study also showed an age-dependent response that is "very apparent at six and seven. We purposely didn't go younger, because it's widely considered that kids 5 years and younger are considered too young to perform self-rescue."
The researchers also knew the children wouldn't awaken to traditional alarms, so "we bumped up the intensity of both alarms hoping that would give us a good comparison," Smith explained. Sure enough, some children slept through five minutes of the 100-decibel tone alarm, roughly four times the intensity of standard smoke alarms. "We stopped the tonal alarm after five minutes, but within seconds of hearing their mother's voice, the same children would bolt upright in bed."
What's important is that the researchers accounted for sleep stage and found there are still children who will not wake up to either signal, even at the 100-decibel level, said Judy Comoletti, assistant vice president of public education for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Since the recordings were all performed by mothers, "we don't know if this has to be a mother's voice and if they have to use the child's first name," Smith said. "Going in, we did not expect to see a large response to either of the smoke alarms but were surprised and pleased to see such a dramatic response to the parent's voice."
Comoletti said the study confirms previous research that voice alarms are more effective than conventional alarms for some children. However, she added, "Recent research has shown that voice alarms are less effective for older adults. There needs to be more research to identify an alternative signal that could offer better waking effectiveness across the general population. In the meantime, NFPA strongly encourages families to have working smoke alarms and to develop and practice escape planning."
In June, the National Fire Protection Association revised the National Fire Alarm Code, and, for the first time, smoke alarms that use voice notification will meet code and can be used in homes, Comoletti said.
There's a caution, though. There is nothing on the market that compares to the alarms used in the study. "We can't make any statement about the effectiveness of any alarm currently sold. We think this research says we have a clear direction for more research and clearly identifies that we need to focus on unique developmental needs of children when designing smoke alarms," Comoletti said.
More information
To learn more about fire safety, visit the National Fire Protection Association.
-- Leslie Sabbagh, HealthDay News
Smoke alarms with mom's voice wake kids faster
MONDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) — "Johnny! Johnny! Wake up! Get out of bed! Leave the room!"
Smoke alarms equipped with this personalized recording of a worried mother's voice were significantly better at waking up children in a deep sleep and enabling them to perform a simulated escape procedure than standard residential tone alarms, a new study found.
"The bad news is that the study confirms early reports that children do not respond adequately to conventional residential smoke alarms," said study author Dr. Gary A. Smith, director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Children's Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.
"The good news is that the study showed children do respond to their parent's voice smoke alarm," he added.
The study findings were published in the October issue of the journal Pediatrics.
For the study, the researchers attempted to wake 24 children, 6 to 12 years of age, from stage 4 (deep) sleep with two different smoke alarms. Only mothers' voices were recorded, and the tone of voice was urgent, Smith said. The voice recording was repeated over and over.
Twenty-three (96 percent) of the 24 children awoke to the parent voice alarm, compared with 14 (58 percent) of the children to the tone alarm. One child did not awaken to either alarm. Nine children awoke to their parent's voice but not to the tone, while none awakened to only the tone and not the voice. Twenty (83 percent) of the children in the parent voice alarm group successfully performed the escape procedure within five minutes of the alarm's first warning, compared with nine (38 percent) in the tone alarm group. The median time to awaken was 20 seconds in the voice alarm group, and three minutes in the tone alarm group, the study found.
"I was relieved to see this," Smith said, "because I expected biological variation and didn't expect [voice alarms] to work 100 percent of the time." The study also showed an age-dependent response that is "very apparent at six and seven. We purposely didn't go younger, because it's widely considered that kids 5 years and younger are considered too young to perform self-rescue."
The researchers also knew the children wouldn't awaken to traditional alarms, so "we bumped up the intensity of both alarms hoping that would give us a good comparison," Smith explained. Sure enough, some children slept through five minutes of the 100-decibel tone alarm, roughly four times the intensity of standard smoke alarms. "We stopped the tonal alarm after five minutes, but within seconds of hearing their mother's voice, the same children would bolt upright in bed."
What's important is that the researchers accounted for sleep stage and found there are still children who will not wake up to either signal, even at the 100-decibel level, said Judy Comoletti, assistant vice president of public education for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Since the recordings were all performed by mothers, "we don't know if this has to be a mother's voice and if they have to use the child's first name," Smith said. "Going in, we did not expect to see a large response to either of the smoke alarms but were surprised and pleased to see such a dramatic response to the parent's voice."
Comoletti said the study confirms previous research that voice alarms are more effective than conventional alarms for some children. However, she added, "Recent research has shown that voice alarms are less effective for older adults. There needs to be more research to identify an alternative signal that could offer better waking effectiveness across the general population. In the meantime, NFPA strongly encourages families to have working smoke alarms and to develop and practice escape planning."
In June, the National Fire Protection Association revised the National Fire Alarm Code, and, for the first time, smoke alarms that use voice notification will meet code and can be used in homes, Comoletti said.
There's a caution, though. There is nothing on the market that compares to the alarms used in the study. "We can't make any statement about the effectiveness of any alarm currently sold. We think this research says we have a clear direction for more research and clearly identifies that we need to focus on unique developmental needs of children when designing smoke alarms," Comoletti said.
More information
To learn more about fire safety, visit the National Fire Protection Association.
-- Leslie Sabbagh, HealthDay News
First aid for chocking and CPR
http://www.babycenter.com/bc/
First-Aid for Choking and CPR:
Reviewed by emergency services experts at the American Red Cross, July 2006.
We'd all like to think that we'll never be put in the position of having to save our child's life, but it could happen. Children choke on toys, fall off bikes and play equipment, and wade into deceptively deep water. If your preschooler is ever choking or suddenly lifeless, you'll want to know what to do.
We've compiled this step-by-step guide to explain the basics of first aid for choking and CPR, but please don't rely on it as your sole source of information.
Set aside a few hours to take a child CPR course to learn and practice the proper techniques. These techniques differ depending on the age of the child, and doing them improperly can be harmful.
Find a class in your area by contacting your local chapter of the American Red Cross. (You can find the phone number in the white pages.)
The following instructions are for children age 1 and older. To find out what to do when a baby under age 1 is choking or needs CPR, see our illustrated guide to infant CPR.
Choking
• Step 1: Assess the situation quickly
If your preschooler is suddenly unable to cry, cough, or speak, something is probably blocking her airway, and you'll need to help her get it out. She may make odd noises or no sound at all while opening her mouth, and her skin may turn bright red or blue.
If she's coughing or gagging, her airway is only partially blocked. In this case, encourage her to cough. Coughing is the most effective way to dislodge a blockage.
If your child cannot clear her airway by coughing up the object, ask someone to call 911 or the local emergency number and begin back blows and chest thrusts (see step 2, below).
If you're alone with your preschooler, give two minutes of care, then call 911.
On the other hand, if you suspect that your child's airway is closed off because her throat has swollen shut, call 911 immediately. Your child may be having an allergic reaction to something she ate or to an insect bite, for example, or she may have an infection, like croup.
Also call right away if your preschooler is at high risk for heart problems.
• Step 2: Try to dislodge the object with back blows and abdominal thrusts.
If your child is conscious but can't cough, talk, or breathe, or she's beginning to turn blue, stand or kneel behind her. Provide support by placing one arm diagonally across her chest and lean her forward.
Firmly strike your preschooler between the shoulder blades with the heel of your other hand. Give five of these back blows.
Then wrap your arms around your child's waist. Make a fist with one hand and place the thumb side against the middle of your child's abdomen, just above the navel and well below the lower tip of her breastbone.
Grab your fist with your other hand and give five quick, inward thrusts into the abdomen. (Each back blow and abdominal thrust should be a separate and distinct attempt to dislodge the obstruction.)
Continue alternating five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged, your preschooler can breathe or cough forcefully, or she becomes unconscious.
If your child becomes unconscious, she'll need CPR (see full instructions below).
Place your child on her back. Place the heel of one hand on her sternum (breastbone) at the center of her chest. Place your other hand directly on top of the first hand. Try to keep your fingers off her chest by interlacing them or holding them upward.
Give 30 compressions by pushing your child's sternum down a third to half the depth of her chest. Allow the chest to return to its normal position before starting the next compression.
Open your child's mouth and look for an object. If you see something, remove it with your fingers.
Next give her two rescue breaths. If the breaths don't go in (you don't see her chest rise), repeat the cycle of giving 30 compressions, checking for the object, and trying to give two rescue breaths until the object is removed, your child starts to breathe on her own, or emergency medical personnel arrive and take over.
If you're alone, give your child two minutes of care before stopping to call for help.
How to Give CPR
What is CPR?
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This is the lifesaving measure you can take to save your preschooler's life if she shows no signs of life (breathing or movement).
CPR uses chest compressions and breaths to circulate blood that contains oxygen to the brain and other vital organs until emergency medical personnel arrive. Keeping oxygenated blood circulating can help prevent brain damage, which can occur within a few minutes, and death.
Giving CPR isn't hard to do. Follow these steps:
• Step 1: Check your child's condition.
Gently tap on your preschooler's shoulder and call out. If she doesn't respond, have someone call 911 or the local emergency number. Swiftly but gently place your child on her back on a firm surface.
Make sure she isn't bleeding severely. If she is, take measures to stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the area. Don't administer CPR until the bleeding is under control.
• Step 2: Open your child's airway.
Tilt your preschooler's head back with one hand and lift her chin up slightly with the other. This will open her airway.
Check for signs of life (movement and breathing) for no more than ten seconds. To check her breathing, put your head down close to your child's mouth, facing her feet.
Look to see whether her chest is rising, and listen for breathing sounds. If she's breathing, you should be able to feel her breath on your cheek.
• Step 3: Give her two gentle breaths.
If your child isn't breathing, give her two breaths, each lasting just one second. Pinch your child's nose shut, place your mouth over hers, and exhale into her lungs until you see her chest rise.
If her chest doesn't rise, her airway is blocked. Give her first aid for choking, above.
If the breaths go in, give your preschooler two breaths in a row, pausing between rescue breaths to let the air flow back out.
• Step 4: Give her 30 chest compressions.
Place the heel of one of your hands on your preschooler's sternum (breastbone) at the center of her chest. Place your other hand directly on top of the first hand. Try to keep your fingers off her chest by interlacing them or holding them upward.
To give a chest compression, push your child's sternum down a third to half the depth of her chest. Allow the chest to return to its normal position before starting the next compression.
Give your child 30 chest compressions at the rate of 100 per minute. Then give her two rescue breaths (step 3, above).
• Step 5: Repeat compressions and breaths.
Repeat the sequence of 30 chest compressions and two breaths. If you're alone with your preschooler, call 911 or the local emergency number after you've given care for two minutes. Continue the cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths until you find signs of life or help arrives.
Even if your preschooler resumes breathing before medical assistance arrives, she'll need to be checked by a doctor to make sure that her airway is completely clear and that she hasn't sustained any internal injuries.
First-Aid for Choking and CPR:
Reviewed by emergency services experts at the American Red Cross, July 2006.
We'd all like to think that we'll never be put in the position of having to save our child's life, but it could happen. Children choke on toys, fall off bikes and play equipment, and wade into deceptively deep water. If your preschooler is ever choking or suddenly lifeless, you'll want to know what to do.
We've compiled this step-by-step guide to explain the basics of first aid for choking and CPR, but please don't rely on it as your sole source of information.
Set aside a few hours to take a child CPR course to learn and practice the proper techniques. These techniques differ depending on the age of the child, and doing them improperly can be harmful.
Find a class in your area by contacting your local chapter of the American Red Cross. (You can find the phone number in the white pages.)
The following instructions are for children age 1 and older. To find out what to do when a baby under age 1 is choking or needs CPR, see our illustrated guide to infant CPR.
Choking
• Step 1: Assess the situation quickly
If your preschooler is suddenly unable to cry, cough, or speak, something is probably blocking her airway, and you'll need to help her get it out. She may make odd noises or no sound at all while opening her mouth, and her skin may turn bright red or blue.
If she's coughing or gagging, her airway is only partially blocked. In this case, encourage her to cough. Coughing is the most effective way to dislodge a blockage.
If your child cannot clear her airway by coughing up the object, ask someone to call 911 or the local emergency number and begin back blows and chest thrusts (see step 2, below).
If you're alone with your preschooler, give two minutes of care, then call 911.
On the other hand, if you suspect that your child's airway is closed off because her throat has swollen shut, call 911 immediately. Your child may be having an allergic reaction to something she ate or to an insect bite, for example, or she may have an infection, like croup.
Also call right away if your preschooler is at high risk for heart problems.
• Step 2: Try to dislodge the object with back blows and abdominal thrusts.
If your child is conscious but can't cough, talk, or breathe, or she's beginning to turn blue, stand or kneel behind her. Provide support by placing one arm diagonally across her chest and lean her forward.
Firmly strike your preschooler between the shoulder blades with the heel of your other hand. Give five of these back blows.
Then wrap your arms around your child's waist. Make a fist with one hand and place the thumb side against the middle of your child's abdomen, just above the navel and well below the lower tip of her breastbone.
Grab your fist with your other hand and give five quick, inward thrusts into the abdomen. (Each back blow and abdominal thrust should be a separate and distinct attempt to dislodge the obstruction.)
Continue alternating five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged, your preschooler can breathe or cough forcefully, or she becomes unconscious.
If your child becomes unconscious, she'll need CPR (see full instructions below).
Place your child on her back. Place the heel of one hand on her sternum (breastbone) at the center of her chest. Place your other hand directly on top of the first hand. Try to keep your fingers off her chest by interlacing them or holding them upward.
Give 30 compressions by pushing your child's sternum down a third to half the depth of her chest. Allow the chest to return to its normal position before starting the next compression.
Open your child's mouth and look for an object. If you see something, remove it with your fingers.
Next give her two rescue breaths. If the breaths don't go in (you don't see her chest rise), repeat the cycle of giving 30 compressions, checking for the object, and trying to give two rescue breaths until the object is removed, your child starts to breathe on her own, or emergency medical personnel arrive and take over.
If you're alone, give your child two minutes of care before stopping to call for help.
How to Give CPR
What is CPR?
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This is the lifesaving measure you can take to save your preschooler's life if she shows no signs of life (breathing or movement).
CPR uses chest compressions and breaths to circulate blood that contains oxygen to the brain and other vital organs until emergency medical personnel arrive. Keeping oxygenated blood circulating can help prevent brain damage, which can occur within a few minutes, and death.
Giving CPR isn't hard to do. Follow these steps:
• Step 1: Check your child's condition.
Gently tap on your preschooler's shoulder and call out. If she doesn't respond, have someone call 911 or the local emergency number. Swiftly but gently place your child on her back on a firm surface.
Make sure she isn't bleeding severely. If she is, take measures to stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the area. Don't administer CPR until the bleeding is under control.
• Step 2: Open your child's airway.
Tilt your preschooler's head back with one hand and lift her chin up slightly with the other. This will open her airway.
Check for signs of life (movement and breathing) for no more than ten seconds. To check her breathing, put your head down close to your child's mouth, facing her feet.
Look to see whether her chest is rising, and listen for breathing sounds. If she's breathing, you should be able to feel her breath on your cheek.
• Step 3: Give her two gentle breaths.
If your child isn't breathing, give her two breaths, each lasting just one second. Pinch your child's nose shut, place your mouth over hers, and exhale into her lungs until you see her chest rise.
If her chest doesn't rise, her airway is blocked. Give her first aid for choking, above.
If the breaths go in, give your preschooler two breaths in a row, pausing between rescue breaths to let the air flow back out.
• Step 4: Give her 30 chest compressions.
Place the heel of one of your hands on your preschooler's sternum (breastbone) at the center of her chest. Place your other hand directly on top of the first hand. Try to keep your fingers off her chest by interlacing them or holding them upward.
To give a chest compression, push your child's sternum down a third to half the depth of her chest. Allow the chest to return to its normal position before starting the next compression.
Give your child 30 chest compressions at the rate of 100 per minute. Then give her two rescue breaths (step 3, above).
• Step 5: Repeat compressions and breaths.
Repeat the sequence of 30 chest compressions and two breaths. If you're alone with your preschooler, call 911 or the local emergency number after you've given care for two minutes. Continue the cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths until you find signs of life or help arrives.
Even if your preschooler resumes breathing before medical assistance arrives, she'll need to be checked by a doctor to make sure that her airway is completely clear and that she hasn't sustained any internal injuries.
Reversible sling
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Peanut Shell is a pouch style sling for hip parents. A great way to free your hands and comfort your baby. The reason we love Peanut Shell is that there are no adjustments, no buckles, and no metal rings. They are sized small, medium, and large and have padding at baby's legs. And these slings are reversible with dot pattern on one side and solid on the other, which makes them great for any outfit, as well as for mom and dad.
There are multiple ways to carry a baby or toddler up to 36 lbs.
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Blanket & Poncho for baby
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Super soft and dual-purposed, this item is sure to be the envy of all babies. Keep the center opening tied together and use it as a blanket for the car, stroller or the ground. Rolls up for convenient packing and carrying!
If this becomes your child’s favorite blanket, you’re in luck! Just loosen the ties and it transforms into a warm and cozy poncho.
Size: 37" x 29.5"
Color: orange, brown ties
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Super soft and dual-purposed, this item is sure to be the envy of all babies. Keep the center opening tied together and use it as a blanket for the car, stroller or the ground. Rolls up for convenient packing and carrying!
If this becomes your child’s favorite blanket, you’re in luck! Just loosen the ties and it transforms into a warm and cozy poncho.
Size: 37" x 29.5"
Color: orange, brown ties
Description: 100% polyester fleece
with 100% cotton trim
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Brother's vow to save Christmas
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Brothers Vow To Save Christmas
Lynnfield Men To Boycott Some Stores
LYNNFIELD, Mass. -- Two local men are launching an effort to save Christmas.
NewsCenter 5's Gail Huff reported that Robert and Kevin Marley plan to picket in front of malls and any other store that refuses to use the words "Merry Christmas" for fear of offending non-Christian shoppers.
The Marleys said they don't care if stores say "Happy Kwanzaa" or hang the Star of David -- they just don't want "Merry Christmas" taken down.
"There's an attack on Christmas, and we want to stop it," Robert Marley said.
The Marleys started the Coalition to Save Christmas in Massachusetts -- and they're recruiting volunteers to help protest.
"We're going to ask that Christians boycott any store or mall that does not display the words Merry Christmas," Robert Marley said.
The brothers plan to picket at the Square One Mall on the day after Thanksgiving -- one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
"I think if you hit the malls in the pocket, that's when they'll change their tune a little bit," volunteer Steve Ciambelli said.
The Marleys said their phone has been ringing nonstop since they started the coalition. They are also recruiting volunteers via the Internet.
"It did start with Christ -- Christmas. And that's what it's about," said Kevin Marley.
The Marleys said the are picking up where the Rev. Jerry Falwell left off last year when he threatened to sue after Boston's Christmas tree was renamed the "holiday" tree.
"We want things like they were four years ago. Within five years, there will be no Christmas," said Robert Marley.
The owner of the Square One Mall, Simon Malls, told NewsCenter 5 that their goal is to offer a place for all members of the community to experience this special time of year -- including traditions like visiting Santa and looking for the perfect gift for family and friends.
Copyright 2006 by TheBostonChannel.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Brothers Vow To Save Christmas
Lynnfield Men To Boycott Some Stores
LYNNFIELD, Mass. -- Two local men are launching an effort to save Christmas.
NewsCenter 5's Gail Huff reported that Robert and Kevin Marley plan to picket in front of malls and any other store that refuses to use the words "Merry Christmas" for fear of offending non-Christian shoppers.
The Marleys said they don't care if stores say "Happy Kwanzaa" or hang the Star of David -- they just don't want "Merry Christmas" taken down.
"There's an attack on Christmas, and we want to stop it," Robert Marley said.
The Marleys started the Coalition to Save Christmas in Massachusetts -- and they're recruiting volunteers to help protest.
"We're going to ask that Christians boycott any store or mall that does not display the words Merry Christmas," Robert Marley said.
The brothers plan to picket at the Square One Mall on the day after Thanksgiving -- one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
"I think if you hit the malls in the pocket, that's when they'll change their tune a little bit," volunteer Steve Ciambelli said.
The Marleys said their phone has been ringing nonstop since they started the coalition. They are also recruiting volunteers via the Internet.
"It did start with Christ -- Christmas. And that's what it's about," said Kevin Marley.
The Marleys said the are picking up where the Rev. Jerry Falwell left off last year when he threatened to sue after Boston's Christmas tree was renamed the "holiday" tree.
"We want things like they were four years ago. Within five years, there will be no Christmas," said Robert Marley.
The owner of the Square One Mall, Simon Malls, told NewsCenter 5 that their goal is to offer a place for all members of the community to experience this special time of year -- including traditions like visiting Santa and looking for the perfect gift for family and friends.
Copyright 2006 by TheBostonChannel.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Top 10 Christmas movies for kids
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Top 10 Christmas Movies for Kids
From Carey Bryson,
Your Guide to Kids Movies / TV.
The Top Ten Christmas Movies for Kids is a hard list to come up with. Many wonderful family and children's movies have been made about the most wonderful time of the year, but here are ten classics that capture the fun and magic of Christmas.
1) Mickey's Christmas Carol
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" is a children's classic beyond compare, and can be found on "Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse" (2001). This DVD features several Disney Christmas cartoons, culminating in the wonderful rendition of the Dickens classic. No rendition of Scrooge will ever top that of "Scrooge McDuck." Rated G.
2) The Polar Express (2004)
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. Rated G.
3) Miracle on 34th Street (DVD) (1947)
Kris Kringle--unbeknownst to cynical, market-minded adults, the real Santa Claus--is hired to play himself at Macy's Department Store, New York City. He finds himself in a situation where he must convince an unbelieving little girl, and others, that he is the real Santa. NR
4) A Christmas Story (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition) (1983)
Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the '40's, has his little heart set on getting a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas. All he hears from adults everywhere is "You'll shoot your eye out." The story portrays hilarious examples of the era's version of an all-American Christmas. Rated PG.
5) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is an old classic with Burl Ives as narrator, and it has made a recent come-back. The show uses innovative puppetry and stop-motion animation to tell the story of an outcast reindeer, an aspiring-dentist elf, and an island of misfit toys who help Santa save Christmas.
6) Frosty the Snowman (1969)
An animated cartoon about Frosty the snowman, who springs to life when the children place a magic hat upon his head.
7) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (DVD) (1966)
The animation talent of Chuck Jones combined with the delightful prose of the great Dr. Seuss results in a Christmas cartoon classic that will make even the most resolute cynic warm to its sneaky holiday message. Horror icon Boris Karloff supplies the voice of the Grinch, who plans on spitefully ruining Christmas for the town of Whoville by stealing all the presents.
8) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (DVD) (2000)
Director Ron Howard casts comedian Jim Carrey in the title role in this live-action adaptation of the famous Christmas tale by Dr. Seuss. Colorful and fun, this rendition is sure to be a classic, and the best thing about it is the Whos' hairdos. This film is a treat for the whole family. Rated PG for some crude humor.
9) Home Alone (1990)
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone by his family while they fly off to France for Christmas vacation. Kevin loves his freedom, delightedly gorging himself on sweets and staying up late -- until he is forced to defend his home from a team of burglers. But Kevin learns that self-defense can be fun too, as he goes about flying to defeat the bumbling thieves. Rated PG.
10) A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
One of the most endearing of all Peanuts' specials finds Charlie Brown nurturing the thinnest, scraggliest Christmas tree ever. At first the gang makes fun of Charlie for choosing such an ugly tree for the holiday but a timely assist from Linus makes the true message of the season come shining through. Everyone realizes in the end that a little affection can make all the difference in the world... even to a tree. NR
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Top 10 Christmas Movies for Kids
From Carey Bryson,
Your Guide to Kids Movies / TV.
The Top Ten Christmas Movies for Kids is a hard list to come up with. Many wonderful family and children's movies have been made about the most wonderful time of the year, but here are ten classics that capture the fun and magic of Christmas.
1) Mickey's Christmas Carol
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" is a children's classic beyond compare, and can be found on "Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In at the House of Mouse" (2001). This DVD features several Disney Christmas cartoons, culminating in the wonderful rendition of the Dickens classic. No rendition of Scrooge will ever top that of "Scrooge McDuck." Rated G.
2) The Polar Express (2004)
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. Rated G.
3) Miracle on 34th Street (DVD) (1947)
Kris Kringle--unbeknownst to cynical, market-minded adults, the real Santa Claus--is hired to play himself at Macy's Department Store, New York City. He finds himself in a situation where he must convince an unbelieving little girl, and others, that he is the real Santa. NR
4) A Christmas Story (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition) (1983)
Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the '40's, has his little heart set on getting a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas. All he hears from adults everywhere is "You'll shoot your eye out." The story portrays hilarious examples of the era's version of an all-American Christmas. Rated PG.
5) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is an old classic with Burl Ives as narrator, and it has made a recent come-back. The show uses innovative puppetry and stop-motion animation to tell the story of an outcast reindeer, an aspiring-dentist elf, and an island of misfit toys who help Santa save Christmas.
6) Frosty the Snowman (1969)
An animated cartoon about Frosty the snowman, who springs to life when the children place a magic hat upon his head.
7) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (DVD) (1966)
The animation talent of Chuck Jones combined with the delightful prose of the great Dr. Seuss results in a Christmas cartoon classic that will make even the most resolute cynic warm to its sneaky holiday message. Horror icon Boris Karloff supplies the voice of the Grinch, who plans on spitefully ruining Christmas for the town of Whoville by stealing all the presents.
8) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (DVD) (2000)
Director Ron Howard casts comedian Jim Carrey in the title role in this live-action adaptation of the famous Christmas tale by Dr. Seuss. Colorful and fun, this rendition is sure to be a classic, and the best thing about it is the Whos' hairdos. This film is a treat for the whole family. Rated PG for some crude humor.
9) Home Alone (1990)
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone by his family while they fly off to France for Christmas vacation. Kevin loves his freedom, delightedly gorging himself on sweets and staying up late -- until he is forced to defend his home from a team of burglers. But Kevin learns that self-defense can be fun too, as he goes about flying to defeat the bumbling thieves. Rated PG.
10) A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
One of the most endearing of all Peanuts' specials finds Charlie Brown nurturing the thinnest, scraggliest Christmas tree ever. At first the gang makes fun of Charlie for choosing such an ugly tree for the holiday but a timely assist from Linus makes the true message of the season come shining through. Everyone realizes in the end that a little affection can make all the difference in the world... even to a tree. NR
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