The oldest and largest children's and families' literacy nonprofit organization in the U.S. is Reading is Fundamental (RIF). Reading is Fundamental works with kids, their parents, and community members to help reading become a fun part of everyday life.
RIF's focus is mainly underserved children 8 years or younger. RIF provideds 4.5 million kids with 16 million new, free books and literary resources - every year.
If you would like to become a community volunteer or just want more info, RIF's website is www.RIF.org.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Buy in Bulk from the Dollar Tree
I love the Dollar Tree. The store carries such a wide variety of items, and when I am planning for a party, teacher appreciation luncheon, volunteer banquet...whatevskies...it is nice to be able to decorate or give out gifts or goodies bags without breaking the bank.
Everything at DollarTree.com is also $1 or less. AND if you ship items to a local Dollar Tree store instead of 2 your home, shipping is free. Woo-hoo!
My only problem with the site is that some of the sizes of the lots are just too big. I might actually find a use for 48 black frames, though, especially since my daughter loves to create masterpieces for me on the regular!
Anyway, Dollar Tree online already has about 750 products, and they are constantly expanding that.
Happy shopping!
Everything at DollarTree.com is also $1 or less. AND if you ship items to a local Dollar Tree store instead of 2 your home, shipping is free. Woo-hoo!
My only problem with the site is that some of the sizes of the lots are just too big. I might actually find a use for 48 black frames, though, especially since my daughter loves to create masterpieces for me on the regular!
Anyway, Dollar Tree online already has about 750 products, and they are constantly expanding that.
Happy shopping!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Use iPhone to Name Your Baby
Name That Baby! is a relatively new iPhone application that provides baby name possibilities by the thousands. (Released October 2008) You just choose a gender and a starting letter, and give the iPhone a shake. Name that Baby! makes a rattle sound during the shaking.
You can even save name candidates to a favorites list.
Makes a fun gift for expectant parents and a perfect baby shower activity. At only $3.99, Name that Baby is a bargain compared to most books of baby names.
For more info, visit www.doubletapapps.com.
Shake your iPhone, but never never ever ever shake your baby!
You can even save name candidates to a favorites list.
Makes a fun gift for expectant parents and a perfect baby shower activity. At only $3.99, Name that Baby is a bargain compared to most books of baby names.
For more info, visit www.doubletapapps.com.
Shake your iPhone, but never never ever ever shake your baby!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Win Free Sprout Organic Baby Food
Due Maternity (designer maternity clothing and accessories) is giving customers a chance to win one month's supply of free Sprout Organic Baby Food from its partner, SproutBaby.com through the online store at www.DueMaternity.com.
Good taste, good quality, good nutrition, and good for the planet. Awesomeness, right?
Go to www.duematernity.com/maternity-contest.html to enter and to learn more about Sprout Organic Baby Food.
Good taste, good quality, good nutrition, and good for the planet. Awesomeness, right?
Go to www.duematernity.com/maternity-contest.html to enter and to learn more about Sprout Organic Baby Food.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Borders and Waldenbooks - "Super Saturday Smackdown" Trivia Tournament
Borders and Waldenbooks across the nation will host "Super Saturday Smackdown" at 2 pm June 27th. So head on over this weekend for trivia fun ("Jeopardy!" style). Some possible trivia categories are: Dr. Seuss, Encyclopedia Brown, Junie B. Jones, Nate the Great, Magic Tree House, Harry Potter, Fudge, Pendragon, and the Artemis Fowl books. There is a prize for the victor!
In select stores, there will also be an arts and crafts project available and storytime. During the event, kids will be provided with samples of drinks from the Seattle's Best Coffee cafe located in most Borders superstores.
Border's "Summer Reading Challenge" continues through August 31st. Kids age 12 and under who read 8 books and list the books they have read on the "Summer Reading Challenge" form ("coupon") found in Borders or Waldenbooks stores, or at www.borders.com/summerreading, can choose from select books after a parent signs the form. These books are all priced at only $4.99, which is 50 percent or more off their usual price.
If you want to find out if a Borders or Waldenbooks store in your area will be holding a "Super Saturday Smackdown" event, and what other upcoming events are being offered, use the Store Locator function on Borders.com.
Sounds like a fun way to generate excitement for summer reading!
In select stores, there will also be an arts and crafts project available and storytime. During the event, kids will be provided with samples of drinks from the Seattle's Best Coffee cafe located in most Borders superstores.
Border's "Summer Reading Challenge" continues through August 31st. Kids age 12 and under who read 8 books and list the books they have read on the "Summer Reading Challenge" form ("coupon") found in Borders or Waldenbooks stores, or at www.borders.com/summerreading, can choose from select books after a parent signs the form. These books are all priced at only $4.99, which is 50 percent or more off their usual price.
If you want to find out if a Borders or Waldenbooks store in your area will be holding a "Super Saturday Smackdown" event, and what other upcoming events are being offered, use the Store Locator function on Borders.com.
Sounds like a fun way to generate excitement for summer reading!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Survey on Dads' Role in Children's Education
Many fathers today are more actively involved with the education of their children than their own fathers were, even during the summer months. Hooray for modern men!
In a recent online survey commissioned by Kumon Math and Reading Centers (April 2009), dads feel one of their main parenting roles is to help their children excel in school. A full 50 percent of the fathers surveyed indicated that they were more likely than their wives to motivate kids to do schoolwork.
Other survey highlights:
3 out of 4 dads were aware of summer learning opportunities
6 out of 10 dads enroll their kids in organized summer learning programs
For more stats from the survey or more info about Kumon (an after-school math and reading program), visit www.kumon.com.
Happy Father's Day!
In a recent online survey commissioned by Kumon Math and Reading Centers (April 2009), dads feel one of their main parenting roles is to help their children excel in school. A full 50 percent of the fathers surveyed indicated that they were more likely than their wives to motivate kids to do schoolwork.
Other survey highlights:
3 out of 4 dads were aware of summer learning opportunities
6 out of 10 dads enroll their kids in organized summer learning programs
For more stats from the survey or more info about Kumon (an after-school math and reading program), visit www.kumon.com.
Happy Father's Day!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Turn Your Toilet Green
Ew, right?
Actually, making your toilet "green," a.k.a. "earth-friendly" or "eco-conscious" is a cinch.
Fill an empty plastic 20-ounce or 1 liter drinking bottle with water, then tuck it inside the toilet tank, below the handle mechanism.
Trial and error: anywhere else in the tank, and the bottle gets sucked down with every flush, causing MORE water usage. Oh, and duct tape will NOT hold it in place. But maybe plumber's tape would?
This trick results in less water usage with every flush, and is much less expensive than installing a low-flow toilet if you don't already have one.
The water in my toilet tank now rises to about 1 1/2 inches less depth than before. I have not figured out the volume on that - math was never my strong suit - but it seems like it is probably a significant amount!
An option my mom suggested, which was a popular water conservation trick in days predating me, is to place a brick in the tank.
If you run a business or work at an office with multiple bathroom stalls, or have more than one toilet in your house, implementing this idea has even more of an impact!
Let me know if you can think of other ideas for conserving water in your bathroom!
Actually, making your toilet "green," a.k.a. "earth-friendly" or "eco-conscious" is a cinch.
Fill an empty plastic 20-ounce or 1 liter drinking bottle with water, then tuck it inside the toilet tank, below the handle mechanism.
Trial and error: anywhere else in the tank, and the bottle gets sucked down with every flush, causing MORE water usage. Oh, and duct tape will NOT hold it in place. But maybe plumber's tape would?
This trick results in less water usage with every flush, and is much less expensive than installing a low-flow toilet if you don't already have one.
The water in my toilet tank now rises to about 1 1/2 inches less depth than before. I have not figured out the volume on that - math was never my strong suit - but it seems like it is probably a significant amount!
An option my mom suggested, which was a popular water conservation trick in days predating me, is to place a brick in the tank.
If you run a business or work at an office with multiple bathroom stalls, or have more than one toilet in your house, implementing this idea has even more of an impact!
Let me know if you can think of other ideas for conserving water in your bathroom!
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