My now 18 year old son loves to bring up the fact that I made him write reports and do research on Dr. King when he was younger. He couldn't just stay at home and play video games all day. We utilized the day to promote learning more about Dr. King's life and all of the things he did to spread peace amongst everyone. ...
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The holidays may be over, but our friends at LEGO® are just getting started. The brand that we have come to rely on for family fun has just released The Official LEGO® Channel on YouTube that will allow you to create your own playlists of your favorite LEGO® videos that the whole family can watch. ...
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Jan 17, 2013
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Kids & Parenting, Parenting, Sponsored, The 8 yr old
Tagged #LEGOChannel, kids, kids activities, LEGO®, sponsored, toys, videos, YouTube
Many of you have come to know Time to Play Magazine as the definitive online resource for everything toys---toy and video game reviews, ratings, safety, videos, and so much more. ...
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Jan 3, 2013
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Featured, Kids & Parenting, Parenting, The 8 yr old, Toys
Tagged kids, Time to Play, Time to Play Holiday Showcase, Time to Play Parent Panel, toy reviews, toys
My eight year old is a technology fiend---just like her parents. Growing up in a household where she sees technology and gadgets being used heavily on a daily basis means that she too, adopts a lot of tech cravings for gifts. ...
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Dec 11, 2012
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide, Electronica, Featured, Techy Geek, The 8 yr old
Tagged 2012 Holiday Gift Guide, Apps, apps for kids, gadgets, gift ideas, gitfs, kids, technology, toys
The Chicklet and I are really looking forward to Halloween. A few weeks ago while surfing the web, I found a fabulous costume that was fit for my princess---a Rainbow Fairy Princess costume complete with wings, leotard with tutu, leg warmers, etc. ...
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Oct 15, 2012
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Giveaways, Holidays, The 8 yr old
Tagged Costumes, Giveaways, Halloween, Halloween costumes, kids, Rainbow Fairy Costume, The Chicklet
Recently, my daughter and I visited Build a Bear Workshop's brand new redesigned store here in St. Louis, and we purchased a cute Halloween Hello Kitty named Spooky. Halloween would not be complete without a new friend from The Chicklet's favorite place! ...
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Oct 10, 2012
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Holidays, Reviews, The 8 yr old
Tagged Build a Bear Workshop, Halloween, Halloween activities, Halloween printables, Happy Halloween, pumpkin stencils
I used to feel a twinge of mom guilt when I had to leave my kids, but since I travel at least once or twice a month, I had to develop a plan for us that eased the stress and guilt I felt as a mom when I traveled for work. ...
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Sep 27, 2012
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Kids & Parenting, Parenting, The 18 yr old, The 8 yr old, Tips, Travel & Lifestyle
Tagged kids, mom-guilt, parenting, Travel, travel tips
Recently, The Chicklet and I got the opportunity to do some shopping at Ross Dress for Less to pick out some great clothing items for school. She likes picking out her own clothes now, so I am giving her more responsibility in that area (although I have to co-sign everything she picks out). ...
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Sep 26, 2012
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Giveaways, In The Closet, The 8 yr old
Tagged clothing, Fall, Fall clothing, Giveaways, Halloween, Ross Dress for Less, The Chicklet
My 8 year old daughter loves to play in her room, so it was my goal to make her space as creative and liveable as possible, while showing off her own personal style and personality. So I created a few things that spruce up her room that doesn't break any of the stipulations in our lease or break any of the rules. ...
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Sep 11, 2012
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DIY, Featured, Kids & Parenting, The 8 yr old, Tips
Tagged DIY, home decor, home decorating, kids, kids' rooms, leasing, parenting, Tips
I was given the opportunity to have a Hearts For Hearts Girls party in my home and I invited a few of The Chicklet's pals so that they could learn more about the dolls. ...
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Sep 8, 2012
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Food/Party Ideas, The 8 yr old, Toys
Tagged dolls, girls, Hearts For Hearts Girls, parties
If you are a parent of a school aged child, then most likely you celebrated another milestone as your child started school this month. My daughter has been in school for the last few weeks, and has been enjoying the 3rd grade thus far. ...
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Sep 7, 2012
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Back to School, Giveaways, School Stuff, The 8 yr old
Tagged 15 Friends, Back to School, Build a Bear Workshop, Friendships, kids, toys
As you juggle kids, family, work, and life, it may seem like there aren't enough hours in a day. Here is a quick list of 5 ways working moms (or any mom for that matter) can add minutes to their day, and achieve sanity as a result! ...
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Sep 6, 2012
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Career, Family Ties, The 18 yr old, The 8 yr old, The Cubicle Chick Do, Working Moms
Tagged career, Family, kids, organization, work/life balance, working moms
The first week of school is in the record books! 5 days, 5 fab outfits! Check out The Chicklet's first week of school outfits, all under $49 from Gap Kids and Old Navy. ...
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Aug 27, 2012
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Back to School, Fashion, In The Closet, Kids & Parenting, The 8 yr old
Tagged Back to School, clothing, Gap Kids, kids, Old Navy, school clothes, shopping
Back to school means books, crosswalks, and bus rides. With the majority of school aged children riding the bus, it's important that everyone involved helps make bus safety a priority. ...
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Aug 21, 2012
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Back to School, Kids & Parenting, Parenting, School Stuff, The 8 yr old
Tagged Back to School, bus safety, David Silvey, kids, safety, school, school bus
This year, we wanted to start the school year off with a new style. My daughter has natural unprocessed hair, and it was time for her to get it trimmed and styled. So me and her hair stylist (who happens to be my cousin), came up with a unique style that is both fun and fabulous. ...
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Aug 17, 2012
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Back to School, Beauty, School Stuff, The 8 yr old
Tagged beauty, children's hairstyles, hairstyles, Natural hair, The Chicklet
My friends at Hallmark understand that our kids thrive when they know they have our love and support. So sending them to school with little notes of encouragement can go a long way. They sent me a package full of great items that are fabulous for Back to School and surviving those first days of class. ...
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What is Box Tops for Education? Simply put, it's a fundraising program created by General Mills for schools that allows them to raise money based on the amount of box tops that are earned. These box tops are located on a ton of food items and products that we purchase everyday! You just clip the box tops located on the product, and save them in a safe place. ...
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Aug 13, 2012
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Back to School, money matters, School Stuff, The 8 yr old
Tagged Back to School, Box Tops for Education, BTFE, fundraising, Houseful of Nicholes, schools
School's back in session, or will be soon, so it may be time to meet your child's new teacher. Meeting the teacher isn't just a time to put a face with the name, but also a time to explore the classroom and ask questions. Check out these 5 Questions to Ask Your Child's New Teacher. ...
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Aug 10, 2012
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Back to School, Kids & Parenting, Parenting, The 8 yr old, Tips
Tagged Back to School, classroom, meet the teacher, schools, teachers
