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Parenting :: PBS Kids Survey Finds Tablets on the Top of Parents’ List
PBS KIDS PARENT SURVEY FINDS MORE THAN HALF OF PARENTS PLAN HOLIDAY TECH PURCHASES, WITH TABLETS AT THE TOP OF PARENTS’ LISTS Recently, PBS Kids did a survey that found that at the top of many parents holiday list is purchasing a tablet for their children which edged-out video game consoles and hand-held video games. Since these tablets offer so many educational apps that parents and educators can use to supplement schoolwork, it makes sense that parents would want to put their money towards something that will enhance their kids education. In fact the study found that when considering apps, 77% of parents say educational content is most…
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Inspirational Mom :: Holly Hamann of Tap Influence
About four months ago I came across a video where Holly Hamann and Rustin Banks were talking about how important it is to tap your influence in the marketplace. As I am fairly new to the whole mommy blogging sphere, I have been attempting to learn as much as I can so that I can provide quality content for our wonderful dandelion moms while working with companies I feel our audience would like to learn more about. Rustin and Holly were pretty dynamic on the video and since then I have been an active follower of the Tap Influence network. In fact, Forbes Magazine recently named Rustin as a…
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Christmas Travel Ideas that Your Family Can Experience Together
Sometimes the gift of experience is better for your kids than material things they will use once or twice. Instead of spending money on expensive toys this holiday, put the money toward a family vacation. Australia: Photo by Hai Linh Truong via Wikimedia Commons Looking to enjoy summer weather in the winter on what many might consider an once-in-a-lifetime trip? Then think about booking a trip to the land down under— Australia. Because Australia is located in the southern hemisphere, it is enjoying its summer in December. So you can hit some of Sydney’s beaches or take your kids to look for fairy penguins on…
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Fabulous Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
With the holidays approaching it can get stressful sticking to a budget. But there is no need to overspend if you just take some time out to plan what each person in your immediate family and any friends, teachers, coworkers, etc., might like for the holidays and see about making something for them. I always think a nice homemade gift – especially one that I use – is always a nice treat! Check out these fabulous DIY Holiday Gift Ideas and there just might be something that strikes your fancy! I plan to make the bark candle personally, but love all of these ideas. Enjoy! Homemade Hot…
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Latest & Greatest :: The Kindle Fire HD 7″
As part of the Dot Complicated Voices mom blogger group I was sent a Kindle Fire HD 7″ to try out and post a review. I have to be honest, I was a bit unsure of what to think about the Kindle and even had a discussion about this with my father-in-law a few months back. He was telling me how easy it is to pick out books to read on the Kindle and that there are so many that are offered free. Most of the classics can be found for free on the Kindle! I explained that I am old-school and prefer to hold a book in my…
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Dandelion Moms Favorite Holiday Gift Ideas Giveaway
YAY! Tis the season for friends and family to celebrate and enjoy one another. What better way to say thank you for all that you do than to provide a holiday giveaway?! We hand-selected the following companies because we love their products and think you will to! The dandelion moms Favorite Holiday Gift Ideas giveaway has gifts for the whole family – for mom and dad, for the kids and even your furry friends! We are excited to be working with these wonderful companies to provide you with some treats that you can enjoy with your family. Make sure to enter as many times as you can and good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway…
