Archive for February, 2008

Game site of the day - Tux Paint

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6 in the US, key stages 1 & 2 in the UK). It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the ...

Happy Chinese New Years!

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

The Lunar New Year dates from 2600 BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Because of cyclical lunar dating, the first day of the year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. On the Chinese calendar, 2008 is Lunar ...

Wiggles on Tour

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

If you don't know who The Wiggles are yet, get to know them now because you will!  If you haven't taken you kids to one of their concerts yet, you should because they will immensely enjoy it.  Location & Schedule

Game site of the day - Coloring

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

A very simple site where you use your mouse to color pictures.  They have a pretty good collection to choose from, so go over and give them a try.  Coloring.com

Drinking while Pregnant?

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

You can find countless arguments on the web about drinking while you are pregnant.  Some doctors will say that you shouldn’t drink at all and some say that you can have a glass of wine every once in a while.   Most of the research conclude that problems only occur if ...

Give yourself a break

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Sometimes you just need a break so you can get some things done or you are just having a hard time getting your baby to sleep.  This Fisher-Price Cradle Swing is wonderful thing especially when you are trying to get dinner ready or pick up around the house.  You will ...

Game site of the day - PBS

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

We all know it and love it...the one and only PBS.  They have a lot of games on here for your little ones to enjoy, so head on over there now.  They have some of the best flash games I have seen on any site so far.  PBS Kids

Parenting & Family Magazines

Monday, February 4th, 2008

For all you who love having stacks of magazines you probably won't read, this post is for you! ; - )  You know where the best place to get these subscriptions are?  It's dirt cheap on EBAY!!  Save this link.  I will update this post as I find more. 

Game site of the day - FamilyFun.com

Monday, February 4th, 2008

Here is a pretty good list of activities you can do with your child if you need some help coming up with something to do.  Toddlers love simple games you can play with them.  Just pick one from the list and have some fun.   FamilyFun.com Toddler Games

They call it Bumbo

Monday, February 4th, 2008

If you have a newborn and you have never heard of a Bumbo, do yourself a favor and get one!  It was so nice to be able to eat dinner as a family and have both hands free at the same time.  I use to have to scarf down my food ...