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Walt Disney’s Peter Pan Review & Giveaway
Can you believe that Walt Disney’s classic Peter Pan is celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary this year! This was my mothers favorite Disney tale and I also love Peter Pan with all the lost treasure, pirates and Tinker Bell. To celebrate the 60th Anniversary, Disney released an all-new “Diamond Edition” DVD/Blu-ray this month; however, fans can also experience the classic tale on mobile devices with the Peter Pan: Disney Classics book app. The iOS story takes readers to Neverland like never before. With read along activities, games and more, readers will join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the whole gang on a magical adventure whenever, wherever, and however they choose. I…
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Apps with Curriculum Facebook Party
Apps with Curriculum Facebook Party! This month we are hosting another fun Facebook Party featuring PicPocket Books Apps with Curriculum, Cyndie Sebourn of Sascyn Publishing and other participating developers who are part of the Apps with Curriculum program. PicPocket Books has created a separate library on their website of apps that include a common core standard aligned reading activity. Cyndie Sebourn, a retired teacher has created Apps With Curriculum, www.appswithcurriculum.com, an educational technology service to develop Common Core-aligned lesson plans for book app developers. Ms Sebourn is a retired Arkansas educator, founded Apps With Curriculum to make educational apps better suited for classroom use. All curriculum is downloadable and free to access.…
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Money: Saving For College
If you have at least one child I’m sure you have at least thought about what to do about saving for their education. Choosing the right option can be a daunting task. There are many factors to consider. This post is not designed to help you choose what option is best for you, but to give you a bit of information on what the options are. I want to focus on three options. The Pre-Paid Tuition Plan – This type of plan allows you to pay for tomorrow’s college costs at today’s price. Sounds great, right? Well there are some things you should know. First, your child must…
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Calling All Ketchup Lovers!
When I was a kid, ketchup was a main staple in our household. Who am I kidding? It is still a big part of our menu and I just can’t eat french fries or a hamburger without it! I am not alone as it is America’s favorite condiment and can be found in 97 percent of kitchens. Apparently, President Nixon covered his cottage cheese with it, the Japanese eat it on rice, and one ice cream manufacturer allegedly once tried a ketchup ice cream. (Source: www.assortment.com). Studies show tomato ketchup can also be a powerful tool in the fight against cancer and heart disease. Ketchup History The word ketchup is derived from…
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Inspirational Mom: Natalia Ortiz of Two Hippos
Inspirational Mom: Natalia Ortiz Huggies Mom provides grants to deserving moms each year in their Huggies Mom Inspired Grant Program they conduct once a year. I heard about Natalia Ortiz as she was one of the winners last year for the grant for her Two Hippo’s company. She created the Wall Bumpi after having problems with her young daughter hitting her head on the wall while sleeping in her big girl bed! I love when our children provide inspiration for creating! Natalia realized that other parents might in fact have similiar problems, and thus started her journey to design and manufacture a Wall Bumpi that could not only protect…
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PBS Kids New Dinosaur Train “Submarine Adventure” Airs February 18th
PBS Kids Dinosaur Train There is a reason why PBS Kids is the number one educational media brand for kids! The quality of programs are really top notch and they allow children to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based programs. From the renowned Jim Henson Company, the hit DINOSAUR TRAIN series encourages scientific thinking and other skills as it teaches children about natural science, natural history and paleontology. The series is part of PBS KIDS’ ongoing commitment to prepare kids for success in school and in life, with cross-platform content that supports learning in key areas such as science, math, and literacy. The…
