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Mud Puppy – Reusable Advent Calendar

November 5, 2010 0
Can you believe the holidays are right around the corner? And Hanukkah starts on the 1st of December. Wow! Whenever the holidays start to approach, I think of the countdown chains that I use to make as a child. Do you remember countdown chains? Where you would remove a link each day – getting you closer and closer to the big day! I would usually start really, really, early – and the chain would circle my room several times.

I love the idea of an advent calendar – what a fun way to build the excitement of the holidays. Agreed? And this Christmas Tree Advent Calendar from Mud Puppy made me smile. And what a bargain at only $13. I love the fun, colorful stickers – and the best part, they are reusable.
Does your family use an advent calendar?

What type of advent calendar do you have?

Let It Be: The Beatles

November 5, 2010 0
beatles torn paper collage

The Palm Beach Pops Music and You program brings music into classrooms to incorporate hands-on experience with real musical instruments, workbooks and professional musicians – as well as trips to The Kravis Center for Palm Beach Pops concerts.

Eben’s school has added this fantastic program to their music curriculum and from what Eben has told me – it has been a huge hit. He was very impressed to hear an orchestra play the themes to Star Wars, Spiderman and Harry Potter. Isn’t this a fantastic way to get children excited about music in school.

Tonight, we will be experiencing The Palm Beach Pops as a family. The concert – Let It Be…The Beatles. And since we are all huge fans of The Beatles – it is sure to be a hit!

P.S. Eben’s favorite part so far – he gets to wear a tie. {wink}

Does your children’s school participate in a similar program?

Inhabitots – How to Cook Everything? Mark Bittman Has an App for That

November 5, 2010 0

Are you a super busy mom or dad who is constantly on the go? Looking for ways to plan a healthy menu of dinners for the week? No worries. Mark Bittman’s bestselling cookbook, How to Cook Everything is now an App. How cool is that?

Want to learn more about the App and the more than 2,000 recipes, 400 how to illustrations and hundreds of menu ideas, read my article at Inhabitots and let me know what you think?

Just in Time for the Holidays – Gifted Magazine by Creature Comforts

November 4, 2010 0
Creature Comforts just launched Gifted Magazine. Yay! Gifted Magazine is an online publication that is packed with holiday projects, freebies, fabulous gift guides and so much more. I love the DIY projects and the imagine links that direct you to the shop or website! This online magazine is a joy to read, it is so well done! Eben and I will be busy all holiday season long – and with so many green ideas, I feel so inspired.

Did you see any projects that inspired you? Which ones?

Freebie – Printable Mini Holiday Greeting Cards & Gift Tags by Paola Zakimi

November 4, 2010 0
I am delighted by these sweet mini holiday greeting cards and gift tags by Paola Zakimi. Wouldn’t these be perfect for the upcoming holidays? The best part – they are free, just click and print on 100% post consumer recycled paper.
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