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Sylvan Learning Books

Sylvan Learning Books
October 5, 2009
Random House Publishing partnered with Sylvan Learning, the tutorial service, to create a new line of workbooks for Kindergartners through 5th graders. These books have already gotten great reviews. They have even won Honors from the National Parenting Publication Awards!!...
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Nestle Family Happy New School Year *Giveaway*

Nestle Family Happy New School Year *Giveaway*
September 15, 2009
  From now through September 30, you can visit the Nestlé Family site every day for a chance to win the “Ready, Set, School” Grand Prize school supplies with a $5,000 , plus a $2,000 literacy grant for your school. I have a fantastic prize pack to offer to one of my re...
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Playdate N.Y.C.

Playdate N.Y.C.
September 15, 2009
I am in love with cute clothing for the girls. If I can find something unique but where they will be comfortable you know I am all over it! So my first reaction to Playdate N.Y.C. was "I need this! does it come in my size?" No, but seriously the designs are adorable ...
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Back to School with LeapFrog

Back to School with LeapFrog
September 14, 2009
We love LeapFrog. We use their learning products on a daily basis. It doesn't matter if were at school or at home the kids are using LeapFrog's Tag and Tag Juniors a long with the awesome DVDs. My mother in law's Kindergarten class has been enjoying watching the new Let's...
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Healthy Lunch Box Ideas From Ziploc and Taste of Home

Healthy Lunch Box Ideas From Ziploc and Taste of Home
September 14, 2009
Parents and kids alike can use these fun, fresh and easy ideas to create edible characters and yummy eats. With recipes like the “Pepper Dip Man” and “Pizza Bears,” bringing playtime to the lunch table has never been easier! butterfly sandwiches YIELD: 4 servings. I ne...
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Back to School with Kajeet *Giveaway*

Back to School with  Kajeet *Giveaway*
September 14, 2009
kajeet is the safest cell phone service for kids. They are the only contract-free cell phone service with parental controls (no charge for those!). And they are the only contract-free cell phone service with a GPS phone locator. With kajeet, you can use your custom Web ...
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The Organized Parent

The Organized Parent
September 12, 2009
It's back to school time and with that time to keep our lives organized! For us back to school also means our extra curricular activities have started.  We have Ballet, Piano, Girl Scouts, PTA meetings, and of course days that I have to work at school and with all these ...
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SmartKnitKIDS

SmartKnitKIDS
September 11, 2009
My girls hate wearing socks that irritate their toes. Every time I put socks on them I have to make sure that the toe seems are above their toes or they complain.... all day! Thank You  SmartKnitKIDS! Your socks are the answer! Each of the girls received a few pairs ...
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Back-to-School: Sunbeam Bedding Fleece Warming Throw

Back-to-School: Sunbeam Bedding Fleece Warming Throw
September 11, 2009
Heading back to school equates to less time in your daily schedule – new classes, homework, PTA meetings, soccer and ballet practice … Reduce your workload and stress level with new products that give you a break! One of these items is the Sunbeam Bedding Fleece Warming...
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New Fall/Winter Collection from Pediped.

New Fall/Winter Collection from Pediped.
September 8, 2009
As you all know we are in love with Pediped. Ever since Samantha was a baby she has worn Pediped shoes. I still remember her first pair. Even Sarah has worn Pediped's since she was a baby.  yep were huge fans and every year for Christmas we always buy the girls their hol...
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See Kai Run

See Kai Run
September 7, 2009
See Kai Run has launched their new Fall 2009 Styles! We have been huge fans of See Kai Run for a few years now and every pair has always been made very well and the best thing is that they are comfortable. We picked the adorable Brenna Shoes. An updated classic! See Kai...
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Natural Art Supplies for Children

Natural Art Supplies for Children
September 5, 2009
We are officially in love with Clementine Art.  We received the Natural Soy Crayons and Sarah loves them! The natural soy crayons are a smooth and creamy alternative to traditional crayons. They  are made with kosher soy wax. They spread, blend and layer with ease. T...
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Back to School Reading with Scholastic *Giveaway*

Back to School Reading with Scholastic *Giveaway*
September 4, 2009
Scholastic has some awesome books for all your Back to School needs! We love reading in our house. Samantha has acquired a passion for reading and I will find her sitting in a corner reading books to herself. She has been reading for about 7 months now and I can not believe ...
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Clips 4 a Cure

Clips 4 a Cure
September 4, 2009
Recently we received the cutest hair bows from Clips 4 a Cure. I am in love with the adorable Piggie Sets we received. Since this year most of Samantha's clothes are blue and brown I love all of the polka dot sets the girls received. As someone who makes hair bows, I ...
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Vincent’s Back-2-School Collection is here!

Vincent’s Back-2-School Collection is here!
September 4, 2009
Vincent Shoes has launched their new fall 2009 shoe line! And with this new line is some absolutely adorable shoes! For Samantha she picked the Bettys. What girl doesn’t love flowers? Sam received the Bettys in brown and they go with everything! Sam is able to wear th...
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