I’m a grandmother who has returned to college to get her degree. This has come at no small sacrifice. I’ve had to move out of state for the time being and only get to see my husband ,children and grandchild when I go home during the break between semesters. I talk to them everyday and here about how fast my grandson is growing-up. This would allow me to not miss so much and kepp us connected
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Sharon Martinez who told us….
I have 8 grandchildren , 6 boys and 2 girls 4 and 5 . I care for my girls everyday and the 4 yr old since she was born. We love to play games and do arts and crafts. We do at least 2 hours a day on Noggin preschool and Disney Preschool. The 4 yr old is a whiz on the computor. It is so helpful along with other educational things we do.
I will be emailing both of you soon. Please reply within the next 5 days, failing which, another winner will be picked.
Author : Jennifer Liu Bryan with Hazel Cole Kendle
ISBN-13: 978-0-7618-4106-7
ISBN-10: 0-7618-4106-7
The Story
This book is based on a true family story passed down for generations about Hazel’s coal mining family and an unforgettable Christmas experience in the 1920s. Set in the heart of the Appalachian coalfields, Cole Family Christmas tells the story of a how the Cole children are allowed to ask Santa for gifts from the Sears catalogue wish book. Unfortunately, there was an snowstorm and everything turned topsy turvy where Christmas gifts are given and received in an unpredicted manner. Find out how this unexpected event turned out into a joyful and memorable holiday for all.
Verdict
A book that comes in hardcover always receive a plus from me. Cole Family Christmas is made up of 9 short chapters for an easy and quick read. A heart warming story, ideal for readers of age 8-12, it can also help encourage family-time by reading aloud to one another. Promotes values such as compassion, tenderness and the importance of being a family. I am giving it a 7 out of 10 rating.
WIN IT:
I am giving away 3 copies of Cole Family Christmas to Mom2BBReview readers. Here’s what you need to do:
Visit Cole Family Christmas and leave me the name of one of the Cole Children in the comment section below
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Contest is open to readers with shipping addresses in US and Canada only.
Contest closes 30th September 2008 and winners will be randomly chosen using the Random.org number generator. Result will be announced within 3 days from the closing date.
If you cannot wait to win one of these copies, you can BUY IT HERE!
Gone were the days when grandparents had no clue to the world of internet. These days, even grandparents are going online via service provider like Skype to chat with their love ones who may be residing hundreds or thousands of miles away.
With the launch of Grandparent Games by respected educator, Dr.Roger Schank (who is also a grandparent himself), grandparents with grandchildren under the age of three will be able to utilize this interactive resource site to communicate and interact together online. Set up is easy and the site is user friendly which makes it easily accessible even to novice computer users.
Grandparent and grandchildren can connect via easy to use web based video and voice connection. On top of that, Grandparent Games enables grandparents to share some fun, laughter as well as knowledge through the following activites:
Pictures for Little Ones - Moving objects that capture babies’ attention and make them laugh
Alphabet Fun
Reading Games
Math Games
Explore The World
Interactive Games
Imagine being able to track and guide your grandkids through one-on-one edutainment activities. This way, Grandparents will be able to stay in touch and always be part of their grandkids’ lives. You’ll never feel left out again!
Signing up is easy – All you need is to provide the grandparent’s email address and a display name that will be shown to the gradparent during each meeting. Why not give the 30 day free trial a try? Just click here to get started. Alternatively, grandparents can stay connected through a monthly membership of $9.95 per month of $75.00 per year. For more information visit http://www.grandparentgames.com.
Last fall, Sprint & the NBC television partnered on the “Create Your Hero” contest, joining more than one million people in control of creating the next Hero from scratch. Now it’s your turn to decide. Audrey or Santiago? Which hero will star in a new online live-action series.
Check out the video below and see what the crowd was buzzing about at the recent Comic Con 2008.
Hey mommy and daddies, here’s your chance to showcase your little kid’s talent! Company Kids is on their quest to look for models for their new print and online Spring 2009 catalogue.
I am sure all moms will agree that getting our toddlers or young children to stay clean is no easy feat. Though it is essential that they understand the importance of cleanliness and hygiene, making the young ones stick to their healthy habits is another daunting task.
Thanks to Huggies, my 4 year old daughter has learned that cleaning can be fun. Huggies® Cleanteam® delivers fun cleaning products in an interactive, entertaining, and easy way through their cute cartoon characters like Daphne Dolphin, Sammy Snake, Henry Hippo, Freddy Flamingo, Billy Bison, Wally Whale and Carley Crab. You can read all about them via the widget below.
At the same time, I have embedded Clean Team’s Bath Time music video here in case your toddler is sitting on your lap with you reading this post. I’m sure he or she will enjoy the toons as much as my girl did.
Now, that’s not all as mommies should not be left out of the fun too. If you are keen to win some great Huggies products, please hop over to this contest page and try your luck.