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Imagine hugging your toddler together to look at a picture book that is interactive, musical, responsive, and talks to you? This is the experience that people are having who are engaged in that relatively new hobby: playing computer games with babies. JumpStart’s Knowledge Adventure calls it “lapware,” the Kiddies Games logo is “Hop on the […]
We are drawn to the extravagantly wrapped gifts in red bows and colored paper. But it is not the packaging that we treasure, but the gift. Sometimes the packaging can give clues as to what is inside, but sometimes the gift it contains is a complete surprise and totally unexpected. The gift of the first […]
I started playing a musical instrument at an advanced age, in fourth grade, at the age of 9, when my public school offered classes. I chose the violin and I loved it. My teachers recognized my ability and supported my decision to become a professional. But when I got to the greenhouse, what a surprise! […]
Let’s get right to the point: you need Christmas gift ideas for the little kids in your life. Choosing Christmas gifts for this age group can be challenging. With that in mind, here’s a quick list of Christmas gift ideas, all for under $ 25, for the little ones in your life. Chuck My Talking […]
“Spirituality means awakening. Most people, even if they don’t know it, are asleep.” – Anthony de Mello, Conscience; the dangers and opportunities of reality On the afternoon of Thursday, September 28, 2000, I had a discussion with my husband, John, a police officer, about my habit of procrastinating on my writing. We were at the […]
Lately I have been trying to remember my first Christmas. I know my memory isn’t perfect, but I thought maybe it could bring back some old memories from my first Christmas. Unfortunately, I couldn’t think of anything about that first Christmas of mine. Of course, it could be that she was only five months old […]
The Juicy Couture Diaper Bag offers moms an alternative to discreetly carry their bags without even realizing they are wearing a diaper. So, if you’re a classy mom looking for an equally classy diaper bag to take with you on baby’s day, then this designer brand is perfect for you. Juicy Couture offers you a […]
The Elf on the Shelf Christmas and Elf Magic traditions are taking the nation by storm, for good reason. They offer a lovely way to build excitement for the holidays and keep kids on their best behavior. This is how they work. The “official” elf on the shelf, the magical elf or other elf, comes […]
How often have you seen this happen during the holidays? Parents have spent a small fortune on the latest and greatest toy. After a few smiles and giggles, the parents remove the toy from its huge box and proceed to assemble it. Meanwhile, the boy finds the box quite fascinating. When the toy is fully […]
When is the best time to order a Christmas gift basket? You don’t want it to come too soon. You want to make sure the products are fresh. So you wait until about two weeks before Christmas, visit your favorite website … and they’re pretty much SOLD OUT OF EVERYTHING! Today, I’ll offer you some […]