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Enter The Cuddle Cub Giveaway For A Chance To Win Great Prizes!

June 12, 2017 By Marijean

The giveaway is sponsored by www.gobluem.com

Prizes to be won are:

The Ultimate fan – 1 Winner of Disneyland tickers for you and your family

Target Gift Cards for Top 5 Sleep Gurus

$10 Gift Cards to Amazon for ranks 6 to 15 Sleep Expert

3D Printed Animal Toy when you reach 500 point

15% Off Cuddle Cub Purchase for 200 points earner.

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE

About Cuddle Cub

Cuddle Cub is a smart bear for your children! This cuddly bear is designed for your child’s bedtime routines to simplify those hectic nights and help foster their growth and development. It lights up to remind your little ones when it’s time for bed and when it’s time to wake. Cuddle Cub aims to aid parents in helping their children develop a consistent bed-time routine.

Below are testimonials on Cuddle Cub from fellow parents:

Daniel: “I like the overall concept, especially the idea of the bear lighting a certain color until a certain time in the morning. I liked the product because it would be able to tell me if my child had a good nap.”

Charvel: “It looks really cozy. Some of these noise making plush toys are not at all soft. This one looks much more squeezable. I like the idea of the light to alert a child to bedtime, and for when it is ok to wake up. This is especially important for kids who can get out of bed on their own. Being able to set their wake time is really important.”

Mariam: “I think in concept, this would be a great tool for young children. If you start it early enough, it will become a habit for the child and it will build the nighttime/morning routine.”

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

Gifts For Baby

June 9, 2017 By Anne

Are you planning to purchase a gift for a baby? If you are then you should know that the number one rule for buying a gift for a baby is safety. Make sure the baby can’t chew the paint off of a toy. Make sure there are no small parts for the baby to choke on and make sure it’s something the parents will approve of the baby having. Babies love to chew on things. Keep that in mind when buying a gift online or in a store.

Safety Guidelines When Buying A Toy For The Baby

There have been plenty of toy-related injuries that resulted in babies being taken to the hospital. Of those, more than one-third involved kids under five years old. To prevent that from happening, here are seven guidelines you should be aware of:

Pick toys that are designed for the age of the child you are buying for. The package should give you an age range. Some kids are more advanced. You should ask the parent if the child is ready to use the toy in question.
Chose sturdy, well-made toys. Used toys might not be a good decision, because they are older and they might be damaged and not safe. Some toys may have been recalled or not safe by new safety guidelines. Check toys for things that the child may be able to pull off. If they can pull off anything small then pass. Make sure that the toy parts are bigger than the baby’s mouth. This will ensure you that the baby isn’t going to choke on anything.
Make sure the child is physically ready for the toy. For example, people with older kids may buy a bike that is too big for the child so the child can use it longer. Do not do this with babies. Stick to the appropriate age.
Do not buy heavy toys. If the toy fell on the child, could the child be hurt? If so then pass.
No balloons for babies. Latex balloons are the primary cause of injuries in children. The baby can swallow the balloon, or the balloon can shoot down the baby’s throat.
Do not pick toys with string or cords longer than 12 inches. The string could get wrapped around the child’s neck. Remove anything mobile or anything hanging from the crib when the child is old enough to pull up.
No toys with magnets or toxic toys.

10 Additional Tips For Buying Gifts For Babies

Do research.
Ask what the baby already has.
Consider the baby’s gender.
Think about what stage or age the baby is when buying play things. Chose a toy that will challenge the baby. Do not buy something too advanced for the child.
Create a gift basket with age appropriate toys and baby shampoos, lotions and diapers. You can also include washcloths and towels. There is also a wide selection of baby hampers online where you can place those gifts.
Be thoughtful.
Safe mirrors for baby are always fun and stimulate the brain.
Do something unique for the baby. Personalised gifts are something the baby and parents will want to hold onto.
Purchase clothes for the baby. Everyone loves to dress nice when going out. Babies also want to be comfy. Buy comfy clothes and onesies that the baby can play in
Buy things they can hold onto in the future. Keepsakes help everyone hold onto precious memories.

Take note of the tips above and you can be certain that you’ll purchase a gift that any mum will appreciate.

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

Wordless Wednesday

June 7, 2017 By Anne

It’s been forever since I’ve done a wordless Wednesday. Actually it’s been forever since I’ve been on the blog! Look for me more this summer!

Anne

Fun Holidays for the Month of June

June 7, 2017 By Lori Aliprando

There are so many fun holidays to celebrate this month.

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June10 National Ice Tea day Sweet or Unsweet?

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June 16 National Fresh Veggies Day! Better eat your veggies!!

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June 18 National Going Fishing Day and Fathers Day!! Take dad out fishing!

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June 23 National Pink Day! I love the color pink.

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June 27 National Sunglass Day! Always wear your sunglasses when its sunny.

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June 29 National Camera Day! Make memories

What fun holidays will you celebrate this month?

Lori Aliprando

6 Tips For Buying A Car With A Good Resale Value

June 6, 2017 By Anne

When you are shopping around for the perfect car for you, there are a few things you absolutely have to take into consideration. It can be easy to forget about what kind of resale value the potential car will have when you are caught up in the excitement of owning it, but, it’s a necessary consideration.

Don’t Forget About Resale Value

When you are looking for a car that is just right for your lifestyle, you need to take its resale value into consideration. Below is a list of things that will make up the best criteria for the very best resale value.

1. The Brand

Having a car that is popular in the market and has a high brand value is already half a battle won. That’s because the popularity and values, especially of German, Korean and Japanese cars, remains relatively high. It’s a lot less easy if the car is a niche type with considerable lower sales volumes.

2. The Body Type

As far as passenger cars go, sedans, crossovers, and four-door hatches tend to be the most popular. Sports cars, coupes, and convertibles, on the other hand, are less in number and have small audience appeal within the used market. That being said, because they are niche cars and are relatively scarce, the resale values can sometimes outstrip that of mainstream choices. The best thing to do is get professional free car valuations before making a decision.

3.The Engine

Big cars that guzzle gas are out, and smaller, more eco-friendly varieties are very much in. For those buyers who are on a budget, a car has absolutely everything to do with the running costs.

4. The Gearbox

With traffic congestion always on the rise, automatic cars are increasing in favour. Today’s gearboxes tend to shift quickly, have a manual function, have a controllable sports setting, are a lot more fun to drive, and since the engine continues to turn at the speed where it produces power the best, the engine lands up using less fuel, making it a win-win situation.

5. The Accessories

Believe it or not, all those cool factor extras that were added when the car was new mean very little when it comes to reselling the car, particularly if the accessory is a rather sophisticated electronic sort. That’s because the potential for expensive maintenance costs tends to be bigger. Overall, broad-based used values are calculated only by averages for that car in terms of stock availability, popularity, and sales volumes. Of course, a tow bar, for example, is going to add a little value, but a factory sat nav may have been a bad idea as there are cheaper, portable options on the market.

6. The Colour

Typically, silver and white cars tend to be the easiest to resell. Darker colours like navy and black a lot less so. That’s because of the hot climate. Buyers tend to prefer silver/grey, white, and shades of browns, greens, and yellows.

Take these six points into consideration when you next buy a car so that when you are ready to sell it, you know its resale value will be just what you need.

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