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lauri 12/8/2011 #denvertoystory3, denver disney on ice, disney on ice, disney on ice toy story 3
Disney On Ice presents Toy Story 3 - Barbie and Ken

My 4-year old son Sam and I truly enjoyed the movie Toy Story 3.  The story line just happened to coincide with what was going on with my own family.  Sam’s big sister was heading off to college, just like Andy.  It was bitter sweet for me to watch the end when he says goodbye to his toys and ventures off to college.  

 

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lauri 11/13/2011 denver disney on ice, Denver Giveaway, Denver Ice Show, Denver Toy Story 3, disney on ice, Family 4-pack, pepsi center, Toy Story 3 ice show, win disney on ice tickets denver, Win tickets
Win Family 4 Pack to Disney on Ice Toy Story 3 in Denver December 8th!

Win a family 4 pack to Disney on Ice Toy Story 3

I always look forward to this time of year. It starts off with my birthday during the 2nd week of November, continues with the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and of course rolling right into the Christmas season. Smack dab in the middle of all th...

lauri 10/28/2011 Big Kids stories, Bye Bye Pacifier, Elmo, Nov 4th Pacifier, Put down the pacifier, Sesame Street
Elmo - Bye Bye Pacifier

Sesame Street is kicking off its first-ever “Put Down the Pacifier” initiative to help kids through the difficult milestone of giving up their pacifier.

November 4 is “Put Down the Pacifier Day,” and parents can get some daily tips for a week and video clips from Elmo that will ease their child’s transition into a “big kid.”

&nbs...

lauri 10/16/2011 flicka dicka ricka, new skates, sweden holiday
Flicka Dicka Ricka New Skates

I absolutely love the retro look and feel of this book.  It definitely takes me back to my pre-school days.  The Flicka, Ricka, Dicka series is available on Amazon.com.

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Early one Christmas morning in Sweden,...

lauri 10/16/2011 kid adventures, new kids books, olly oogleberry
Olly Oogleberry

If you're like me, you're always on the look out for new kid's books that are entertaining and educational.  I received information about Olly Oogleberry and fell in love.  As they say, "Move over Hello Kitty."  Here's the scoop:

"After traveling 11 million years from his home Planet of Oogleberry, Olly and his band of alien misfits have landed on Earth!

Olly and hi...

lauri 5/29/2011 crazy baby mamas, max-laine, single moms
Are you a crazy baby mama, max-laine alexis

Q&A with Max-Laine Alexis, author of “Are You A Crazy Baby Mama?”

A Handbook for Single Moms.

Upon losing her job, home and car and raising a child as a single mother, Max-Laine decided to pen a book for other single mothers, encouraging them to improve their lives while dealing with their own personal issues.

 

 

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lauri 5/29/2011 accessories for little girls, bunny clip, girl hair clips, ladybugs & lullabies
Jennifer Garner's daughter with Bunny Clip from Ladybugs & Lullabies

Jennifer Garner’s daughter Violet has been spotted accessorizing with Ladybugs & Lullabiesand now it’s sister Seraphina’s turn! Garner was recently spotted out and about with her adorable girls, and Seraphina was sporting the cute Bunny Clip from Ladybugs & Lullabies.

This is just one of m...

lauri 5/29/2011 ADHD, elrian hallinan, infant colic, parenting journals

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is thought to be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. The parts affected control concentration, attention and impulsivity.

 

A child with ADHD can behave as if ‘up in the clouds’ or seem ‘dreamy’ or is hyperactive ‘always on the go’. They are unable to pay attention. The child finds it hard to filter all the information going i...

lauri 4/4/2011 babble, best bath toys
Babble Best Bath Toys 2011

Check out Babble's Best Bath Toys of 2011!

Why bath toys?  As they say at Babble, "We all know the standard bath boats, bath cups and, of course, the iconic rubber duckies — but what are the best bath toys that will drag your kids away from their LEGO constructions and into the tub? We rounded up the best of the best — from old-school classics to genius new ideas ...