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Have You Checked Out Blisstree’s Community?

Linette Gerlach — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:03:49 +0000

Blisstree has a new commuinty section where you can go to voice your opinion, and interact with other Blisstree community members. There are several different topic forums including parenting, crafts, and cooking.

You can share your parenting advice, or your favorite recipes to cook with the kids, or just leave a fun comment. I love the topics because they all center around home and family, two of my favorite things.

I look forward to seeing you there!

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Welcome Julie Bonner!

Kerri Aldrich — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:25:03 +0000

Everybody give a warm welcome to Julie Bonner, the new author for Play Library! Julie currently writes for b5media at Declutter It!, a blog in b5’s Home and Dining Channel.

This was my favorite bit from her bio page:

I am also a mother of three amazing children, a wife to a man who makes me laugh until my belly aches, and an admitted internet “don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee and computer time” junkie.

This is a woman I to whom I can relate! I’m excited to see the new life and ideas that she brings to Play Library, and will stay a devoted reader.

Welcome, Julie! Best wishes to you.

photo credit: skyseeker

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And now I say goodbye…

Kerri Aldrich — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:17:40 +0000

Yeah, it’s that time now. September ends my 15 months with Play Library. When Hsien invited me to join her here last year, I didn’t have a clue as to how much I would learn. I’ve had a great time writing about all things kid related, and even more fun meeting new bloggers and readers. While I’d love to stick around longer, I’ve had to look at the limited time I have (I’m sure you all understand this out there!), and this was one thing that had to be let go. But I’ll always be thankful to Hsien for seeing something in me (I was such a new blogger back then!) that she wanted to partner with. I had a blast with you, Hsien. And I’m so appreciative to all of you who come here to read. Don’t stop!

If you’d like to keep up with me, I’ll still be blogging with Bald Man at MarriageActually and personally at My Name Is Mommy. Hope to see you around.

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Magic Treehouse Book Series

Kerri Aldrich — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:34:15 +0000

Have you been introduced to Jack and Annie and their Magic Tree House? The Magic Tree House series, written by Mary Pope Osborne, is one that my daughter was introduced to last year. The series follows Jack and Annie, siblings, who find themselves on a variety of adventures through different times and destinations, beginning and ending at the Magic Tree House.

In addition to the series itself, there are Research Guides that include additional facts to the times, places, and situations that Jack and Annie have experienced. My daughter enjoys these as well, but the Twisters and Other Terrible Storms did have her a bit freaked out and watchful of storms for a few weeks!

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While we’re wandering down memory lane….

Kerri Aldrich — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 05:31:53 +0000

…might as well take a stop in the forest. Back in the days when Saturday morning meant cartoons, we couldn’t go a week without the Smurfs. That was my sister’s favorite cartoon, and so we watched it. Every week.

I have to admit, though, that the intro song does bring a warm fuzzy. Enjoy.

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Gotta love the Muppets…

Kerri Aldrich — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 06:24:19 +0000

I used to love the Muppet Show. My mom used to say that watching it together was the only time that my brother and I got along! I remember that Animal was his favorite.

Anyway, here’s a little clip for ya, because it feels like a Muppets kinda night. I do think this is the best rendition of this song that I’ve ever heard, and you can’t helped but be endeared to Animal by watching this! Enjoy.

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Music Lessons, When to Start?

Kerri Aldrich — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:06:24 +0000

My sister (a musician) has reminded me on many occasions that I’m missing the prime window of opportunity to get my middle child started on violin using the Suzuki method. I’ve reminded her that I shouldn’t need to do that, seeing as how his aunt can teach him and his sibs all they need to know.

I took piano lessons when I was younger, maybe from the ages of 8-12? I gave it up for basketball practices, though I was also in the band by then. I hadn’t touched the piano in years, and have recently started playing around with it a bit. That got my sister and I talking about having taken lessons when we were younger, and wishing we had stuck with it longer. She was about 4 when we started lessons.

My oldest is now 6 and I’m wondering if it’s time to get her started on piano or something. I know it depends on the child as to whether or not they’re ready, but I’m just looking for your thoughts and opinions out there. Do your kids play any instruments? What age did they start?

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Hey you bloggers!!!!!

Kerri Aldrich — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:18:26 +0000

Just to let you know that SuperFundraiser.com is hosting a Back to School writing contest for bloggers. The post can be about anything related to a K-12 school, and the prizes include a $25 amazon gift certificate. Head on over to SuperFundraiser for rules and further information.

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October is Fire Safety Month

Kerri Aldrich — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:06:14 +0000

Just a reminder that next month is Fire Safety Month. Do you have an escape plan set with your family? I don’t, and that’s just wrong! Ahhh…the important things that slip my mind on a daily basis.

So, I’ll be heading over to the following two sites to educate myself and to get ideas for educating my kids on fire safety. They include games and printables to share with your kids. Will you join me?

BeFireSmart

abcteach

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Last of the summer play…

Kerri Aldrich — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:14:09 +0000

Here in the Midwest, we’re preparing to say good-bye to the last rays of summer. We hit back into the 90s this week, but that may be the last of that for a while. Still, we took advantage of it and got out the sprinkler and the blow-up pool, donned the swimsuits and sunblock, and danced the end of summer away.

I wish I’d heard of this game, though, before the days of squirt guns and swim trunks were over. Have you ever heard of Alka-Seltzer tag? Sounds like fun to me! You can read about it here at boingboing.

via: Hsien

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