Back to School tips from Peter Walsh

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I was invited to view a webcast from pro organizer Peter Walsh in which he tackled how to get kids organized for school. He talked to teachers, parents and kids about what works, what doesn’t, and how to handle specific challenges related to organization. The Webcast was sponsored by OfficeMax, who also sent me a [Read On]

Alibi Junior High

Alibi Junior High

I’m a big fan of Young Adult (known as “YA”) fiction, especially when I find a book that my oldest son enjoys as much as I did. That was the case with Alibi Junior High by Greg Logsted.  Main character Cody Saron has spent his life, all thirteen years of it, traveling the globe with [Read On]

World Music from Putumayo Kids

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I’ve listened to a lot of CDs meant for children lately, and only a few have made it into regular listening rotation. Two of our newest favorites are from Putumayo Kids. We received Putumayo Kids Presents: European Playground and Putumayo Kids Presents: Picnic Playground for review, and the kids and I are enjoying listening to [Read On]

Daniel X: Watch the Skies Book Review

Daniel X Watch the Skies

James Patterson’s exciting series for Young Adult Readers which started with The Dangerous Days of Daniel X continues with the sequel, Daniel X: Watch the Skies.  Co-written by Patterson and Ned Rust, Watch the Skies has Daniel going after another alien on his “List”, and this time, he’ll have to fight to save his whole [Read On]

Kroger Gift Card Giveaway

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This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winner, commenter #33 Kimberly, who said: Our biggest expense is for coffee and meat. We’re all coffee drinkers and the men in this family are definitely “meat and potatoes” kind of guys! Thanks for the chance to win! Last week I wrote about the Mega Savings Event going [Read On]