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Reading Development: Spark the Imagination with a Fairytale

September 16, 2011

I was born in Ireland at the time when storytellers came to our home to share a fairytale or two. This in turn gave me and my ten siblings a zest for reading. We took the stories they relayed to their attentive audience as gospel, and incorporated them into our childhood adventures. We read every [...]

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The Joys of Craigslisting

July 26, 2011

The Phil & Teds double stroller… ahhh… a dream to steer, simple to fold up and to unfold, and small to store. There just isn’t a better stroller on the market, and the price indicates that. Ranging from $600 – $1000+ it is way beyond my price point. However, when I want something I generally [...]

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Are You Struggling To Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike?

May 15, 2011

For years parents have been teaching their children to ride a bike using training wheels. It’s a time-honored tradition and for most parents, it’s simply the way it’s done. Unfortunately, training wheels don’t train a child to do much beyond pedaling. What’s missing from the equation is the development of required motor skills, particularly balance. [...]

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Thirteen Water Safety Rules To Live By

May 1, 2011

Practicing water safety can prevent serious injury or even death. Spring and Summer can be fun. From jet skiing to boating, the rivers and oceans leave us with wide open spaces. With crystal blue waters and the blazing sun, it becomes the perfect day and atmosphere to relax and allow nature to take you on [...]

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Need to Know: All About Squinkies

March 11, 2011

What are squinkies? Squinkies are a collectible toy for kids. They are these tiny little squishy toys that come in a plastic egg type container. They are smaller than an inch in diameter, and are made of a latex free plastic. Here are a few of the things that are fun to know about Squinkies: [...]

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Need to Know: Zoobies are What Again?

March 11, 2011

New toys are coming out every day, and this year, one of the most popular are Zoobies. Zoobies are award-winning plush (or stuffed) animals that turn into pillows and blankets. They are very similar to Pillow Pets or any of the other popular plush pillow toys, only they offer a little something extra. Zoobie Pets [...]

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