American Girl, Samantha, returns from retirement with new and wonderful books. (Seriously, I’ve read the books, so have my kids, and we really love them!) My daughters LOVE Samantha and play so many imaginative scenarios with her. This doll is a perfect gift for the holidays for kids ages 8 – 12. And don’t you just love the history of […]
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Holiday Checklist & Giveaway #TRUBatteriesIncluded
Hasbro and Duracell are teaming up with Toys“R”Us to help you get ready for the holidays and save money on this season’s hottest toys! From Fur Real Friends to Grimlock Transformers, Toys“R”Us is the perfect one-stop-shop to pick up all the toys on your holiday shopping list… but don’t forget the batteries! Last year my girls […]
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Ready for the best gift books of 2014? This list consists of activity books as well as nonfiction books for kids. Also read: the best chapter books of 2014, the best picture books of 2014, the best board books of 2014, and the best YA books of 2014. Best Activity Books 2014 1. Draw Patterns with Barroux (ages 4+) […]
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Do you have a baby or toddler who needs a board book? Get him or her one of these recommended best board books 2014. Don’t miss the BEST Board Books for Babies and Toddlers list! The Best Board Books 2014 1. My First Book of Girl Power From Wonder Woman’s ability to find the truth to Black Canary’s […]
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We always give at least one gift that is a book, do you? If you have a child who reads chapter books or YA books, here are my picks for the BEST children’s books of 2014. Best Chapter Books 2014 1. The Haunted Library by Dori Hillestad Butler (ages 6 – 9) MYSTERY My daughter and […]
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Don’t forget to give your children the gift of a good picture book or ten! Today I’m recommending what I think are the best children’s picture books of 2014. The Best Picture Books from 2014 1. It’s Okay to Make Mistakes by Todd Parr I love the message of this picture book – that it’s okay to make mistakes. […]
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These building toys make great STEM / STEAM gifts for your kids because they not only are tons of fun but they improve fine motor skills, visual perception, hand-eye coordination, concentration, and problem solving. Building Gifts for Kids 1. Jumperrobot (ages 8+) Build seven bouncing robots that use an electric motor and a spring-loaded mechanism to jump forward in a […]
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As a paid Quaker Classroom Ambassador, I’m inviting you to join Quaker in supporting teachers nationwide. Over the years, I’ve gotten some awesome gifts that I’ve cherished, but I have also gotten some very uh, . . . unique gifts that I haven’t been able to use. (Apple earrings, apple ornaments, apple aprons, apple pins . . […]
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