12.6.11
Summer Fun Activities!
Here is a list of some Summer Fun Activites being offered through popular vendors:
1. Barnes & Noble: Summer Reading
Kids earn a complimentary book after logging eight books they have read.
barnesandnoble.com
2. Regal Entertainment: Summer Movie Express
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am. See select movies for $1.00. A portion of the proceeds going to Wills Rogers Institute, which funds medical research and health awareness.
3. TD Bank: Summer Reading Program
Complete 10 books and $10 is added to a new or existing Young Saver bank account.
4.Borders: Double Dog Dare Summer Reading Challenge
Children can choose one free book(from a pre-selected group) after finishing 10.
borders.com
1. Barnes & Noble: Summer Reading
Kids earn a complimentary book after logging eight books they have read.
barnesandnoble.com
2. Regal Entertainment: Summer Movie Express
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am. See select movies for $1.00. A portion of the proceeds going to Wills Rogers Institute, which funds medical research and health awareness.
3. TD Bank: Summer Reading Program
Complete 10 books and $10 is added to a new or existing Young Saver bank account.
4.Borders: Double Dog Dare Summer Reading Challenge
Children can choose one free book(from a pre-selected group) after finishing 10.
borders.com
9.6.11
7.6.11
Thought of the day!
If you resent those who have achieved more than you, that blocks your own path to achievement. If you feel superior to those who have achieved less, your own achievements will quickly crumble.
There is more than enough of life’s abundance for everyone. There is nothing to be gained by placing judgments on those who tap into more or those who tap into less of that abundance.
Every person expresses life’s abundance in his or her own way. Every person is at a different point on the journey, and each journey is unique.
Choose to be inspired instead of intimidated or resentful. Focus on creating your own special manifestation of goodness and abundance.
Joyfully celebrate the good fortune of others. Graciously accept and appreciate the value that their accomplishments add to all of life.
Then envision your own next accomplishment. And with a thankful heart, bring that vision to life.
— Ralph Marston
There is more than enough of life’s abundance for everyone. There is nothing to be gained by placing judgments on those who tap into more or those who tap into less of that abundance.
Every person expresses life’s abundance in his or her own way. Every person is at a different point on the journey, and each journey is unique.
Choose to be inspired instead of intimidated or resentful. Focus on creating your own special manifestation of goodness and abundance.
Joyfully celebrate the good fortune of others. Graciously accept and appreciate the value that their accomplishments add to all of life.
Then envision your own next accomplishment. And with a thankful heart, bring that vision to life.
— Ralph Marston
17.5.11
23.4.11
Summer Camp!
Summer Camp!
Whatever happened to the traditional theme of summer, where your kids are shipped to grandma and grandpas house until at least Labor Day. Well I’ll tell you what happened, some genius camp up with the idea of summer camp. A place where your kids go Monday thru Friday to play, swim, or create arts & crafts for about half of your mortgage payment per week, per kid! There are all types of camps too, sports, dance, art, music etc.. you name it they have a camp for it.
Ideally you should start to look for and research camps between January-April, with a selection being made by no later than mid-June. Places to start:
a. Recreation Center
b. YMCA/Jewish Community Centers
c. Churches
d. Community Colleges
Things to look for:
a. Price/ Hours of operation
b. Distance from home/work
c. Activities offered
d. Scholarships
e. Sibling discounts
During the registration process inquire about their vacation policy. Some camps might offer a discount or even a freebie if a child does not attend at least three more days, due to vacation.
For children 13 and over, some camps offer junior counselor opportunities, and they may provide free lunch or even a small weekly stipend.
At last let’s not forget the stay-at-home mom’s who choose to keep their kids home with them during the day. Various parent/kid friendly websites offer crafty ideas on how to keep kids busy at home.
www.parents.com
www.borders.com
www.realsimple.com
Whatever happened to the traditional theme of summer, where your kids are shipped to grandma and grandpas house until at least Labor Day. Well I’ll tell you what happened, some genius camp up with the idea of summer camp. A place where your kids go Monday thru Friday to play, swim, or create arts & crafts for about half of your mortgage payment per week, per kid! There are all types of camps too, sports, dance, art, music etc.. you name it they have a camp for it.
Ideally you should start to look for and research camps between January-April, with a selection being made by no later than mid-June. Places to start:
a. Recreation Center
b. YMCA/Jewish Community Centers
c. Churches
d. Community Colleges
Things to look for:
a. Price/ Hours of operation
b. Distance from home/work
c. Activities offered
d. Scholarships
e. Sibling discounts
During the registration process inquire about their vacation policy. Some camps might offer a discount or even a freebie if a child does not attend at least three more days, due to vacation.
For children 13 and over, some camps offer junior counselor opportunities, and they may provide free lunch or even a small weekly stipend.
At last let’s not forget the stay-at-home mom’s who choose to keep their kids home with them during the day. Various parent/kid friendly websites offer crafty ideas on how to keep kids busy at home.
www.parents.com
www.borders.com
www.realsimple.com
22.4.11
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