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The Social Toddler TeamRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-56057599802616796342012-02-23T21:20:00.000-08:002012-02-23T21:20:30.576-08:00Preparing for Childbirth - What to Do Before the Big DayWhether it’s a first pregnancy or a fifth, preparing for the experience of childbirth and bringing a new life into the world is filled with nerves and excitement. It is no wonder why with your body flooded with hormones, aching muscles and joints, and a new little person kicking and stretching in an ever-shrinking womb. Arranging as much as possible before delivery can offer some security and a give you an outlet for all of those nesting feelings.<br />
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<b>Create a Birth Plan</b><br />
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A birth plan is simply a description of your preferences and requests during labor and childbirth. The birth plan should be discussed your medical caregiver throughout the pregnancy and adjusted as the pregnancy progresses to take in account anything that has come up. The plan can be added to your medical chart so you don’t have to repeat your wishes over and over during labor. <br />
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Creating a birth plan allows a mother to think through the childbirth process more completely while in a calm state. The plan will help a mother and her medical team to make decisions easier if and when the time comes. Some things to consider:<br />
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● Preferences for a pain medication during labor.<br />
● Preferences for an overdue baby. Wait or induce labor? Discuss preferred induction techniques. <br />
● Preferences for a breech baby. Attempt to manually coax the baby to turn or schedule a c-section?<br />
● Preferences for a prolonged labor, complications with mother or baby, and discuss preferred necessary interventions.<br />
● A <a href="http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/birthplan.html">printable birth plan</a> questionnaire can help you organize your wishes. <br />
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<b>Attend a Childbirth Class</b><br />
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Particularly for first time moms, a childbirth class taken during the last trimester of pregnancy can give a mother an idea of <a href="http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/childbirth-beyond/labor-birth.cfm">what to expect during labor and childbirth</a> as well as explain some of the options, interventions, or complications she may face. A childbirth class isn’t only for first time mothers, however; it is a valuable refresher class for any experienced mother and a great place to learn about new options available during and after labor.<br />
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<b>Immediate Prenatal Care</b><br />
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The main event, labor and delivery, is often the focus during pregnancy. Beyond preparing a nursery and buying diapers, the baby’s care soon after birth may be overlooked. If a new mother has specific wishes for the care of her newborn it is important to have them written down for caregivers. <br />
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● Feeding preferences, for example, does mom want to breastfeed or bottle feed and what formula, if any, is preferred? <br />
● Some mothers are choosing to collect their baby’s umbilical cord blood after birth for <a href="http://www.viacord.com/">cord blood</a> banking. The cord blood is saved at a banking facility for possible future use. The stem cells found in cord blood have the potential to treat a number of diseases.<br />
● If the baby is a boy, will a circumcision be done, and if so will it take place in the hospital or when the baby is older as an outpatient procedure? <br />
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Having many decisions made and questions answered before delivery day, an expecting mother can go into the day focused on staying relaxed and enjoying the arrival of their new family member.<br />
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<i>This article was written by Katie Moore. Katie is an active writer within the blogging community who discusses maternity, motherhood, prenatal health, childbirth and other topics within this niche. If you have any questions or would like to connect with Katie please contact her via twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/moorekm26">@moorekm26</a>.</i>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-7714534035812444382011-11-29T22:12:00.000-08:002011-12-02T08:04:22.247-08:00Free Giveaway - Kid Basix Safe Sippy 2It's been a little while since we've done a giveaway, but we are back with another amazing product. Our very own Social Toddler has been testing the Safe Sippy 2 and we wholeheartedly give this durable sippy cup a two thumbs up!!!<br />
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The Safe Sippy 2 is a stainless steel cup with dual rubber handles, and a rubberized body that protects it when dropped. The coolest part of the Safe Sippy is the swappable set of inner pieces that control the way the sippy works. Pick between the straw adapter and the sippy valve, depending on what your child prefers (and is able to use), or when traveling, use the plug to avoid spills - GENIUS!!!<br />
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There are lots of money saving faux pas we all make. One is thinking something is a great deal just because it’s free. I am sure you have heard the expression “There is no such thing as a free lunch.” The concept to grasp is that you always have to forfeit something to get something else. You may not have to pay for the meal but you do have to eat what they give you, and spend your time to get there, be there, and get back. The whole point behind the expression is to have people think beyond the dollar amount of the “free” item to the actual cost.<br />
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A lot of marketing uses the word “free” to entice you to show up. They get you in the door hoping you will find at least one other thing to buy. Really think about the slogan – BUY one GET one free. That means you have to spend money to get the free one, and this is something that somehow doesn’t always occur to people. The marketers are banking on that fact. You always need to think twice before jumping on a “free” deal. Sometimes you have to perform a service or task – say a survey or taste-test. So it really isn’t free – you are working for it. Don’t get me wrong, there are times when five minutes of your time filling in tiny bubbles on a survey is worth a free full-sized bottle of shampoo but think twice about 10 minutes for a small sample of a product. I once spent an entire afternoon standing in lines at a Safety Fair to get bicycle helmets, life jackets and rain slickers all for free for all four of my kids. I felt it was time well spent because the quality of the items was high – all name brands. A friend of mine disagreed, which is fine. You have to make the judgment for your self. <br />
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The message I am trying to get across to you is that you need to keep an eye out for the hidden cost. Sometimes it will be that you are indebted to the giver of the free item. I am sure you know some person that will bring up those free dishes they gave you every chance they get. Sometimes you sacrifice your norm to get something free – forcing your children to eat gluten-free cracker when no one has a gluten issue just cause they were free. Sometimes you put in time and energy. Sometimes you use the gas in your car. This is a simple matter of checks and balances – do the costs outweigh the booty at the end of the day??<br />
Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-79175626438338619072011-08-29T13:38:00.000-07:002011-08-29T13:41:02.146-07:00Tips for Fostering Your Little Reader's Skills<i>The following is a guest post submitted by Sarah Morris for Primrose Schools - offering the <a href="http://www.primroseschools.com/">best in child care and early education</a></i><br />
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Studies indicate a strong link between academic achievement and literacy. Early exposure to concepts in print often predicts later academic success. Literacy experts suggest parents read to their child as early as possible. Parents who express enthusiasm about reading help instill a lifelong appreciation of the written word. A particularly young child may not yet comprehend sounds and letters, but he can read his mother's facial expressions as she points to the pictures in a book. Likewise, a child readily learns that words read from left to right as she watches her father guide his finger across the page. <br />
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If you want your child to embrace reading, provide daily supplemental reading at home. Learning does not just occur at school after all. Robert Needleman, M.D., author of Dr. Spock's Baby Basics advises parents to make reading a part of each day. The very act of reading to your child in a manner that conveys pleasure is enough to encourage enjoyment of books in general. <br />
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As children mature, they develop greater control over the types of books they would like to read. Encourage this independence as it provides a good indication of a child's preference for reading. In the meantime, select books with small repetitive or rhythmic words and dynamic illustrations. Since children tend to like hearing the same stories over and over, you should choose books that you will enjoy reading again and again. If you pick out books that you enjoy, you are more likely to read with animated expression. Your child will pick up on these visual and auditory cues and develop a positive association with books and reading. <br />
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Apply any of the following tips to create an environment that fosters a young reader:<br />
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• Read to your child on a regular basis, starting in infancy.<br />
• Choose age-appropriate books that encompass an array of topics<br />
• Encourage older children to read aloud as often as possible. <br />
• Ask your child's teacher or school librarian for a list of recommended books<br />
• Visit the local library and participate in reading programs<br />
• Pack books in your travel bag so you always have something to read<br />
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In order for children to make sense of a world full of language, they must receive ongoing support. It is important to provide an environment where children are surrounded by books and reading. Home reading helps children develop important literacy and language skills they will use throughout life. In an acute sense, reading provides contextual clues and exposure to grammar and sentence structure. In a broad sense, reading encourages the value of education. Children who learn the importance of academics usually strive to perform their best in school and beyond. Get your child started on a lifelong journey of reading today. <br />
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Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-42310045123788543772011-08-26T12:23:00.000-07:002011-08-26T13:41:38.143-07:00Living Big on a Small Budget - Paying Down Your Credit Card Debt<i>The following is a guest post from Pamela Olsen. Pamela is a stay-at-home mom with three boys and a girl all six years and under. She is the owner of <a href="http://guidetosurvivingmotherhood.blogspot.com">The Busy Woman’s Guide to Surviving Motherhood</a>, a blog filled with all sorts of information intended to make life as a women and mother easier in some small way. Her hobbies include blogging, couponing, scrapbooking, reading, gardening, writing and volunteering. When people ask her when she has the time for all that she simply says “I am a planner!” </i><br />
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One of the most important lessons that I have learned over the years of paying credit card bill is this – just paying the minimum on all your cards really doesn’t get you anywhere. A very small portion of that minimum payment actually goes to pay down the principle (the amount you owe the company). A majority of the minimum payment goes to the interest you have racked up by “borrowing” the money from the creditor and not paying it back right away. The whole point of credit cards is to spend money that you don’t have at that moment, but you promise to pay back in a timely fashion. But the longer it takes for you to pay it back, the more it will cost you, which is exactly why the credit company is willing to take the risk of loaning you the money to begin with<br />
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So if you have amassed a few different credit card or loan accounts, it might become daunting to try to make any headway. The most important thing to remember is that unless you win the lotto tomorrow, it’s going to take a little time to pay it all off but if you make a plan – and stick to it – it will happen. Here’s how to get started: <br />
• Sit down and make a chart of all your creditors with a column for each of the following – balance, limit, minimum payment, average finance charge each month and interest rate. <br />
• Then do a little math to determine which one is costing you the most in the long term and then rank the rest from highest to lowest. <br />
• Starting from the top of the list, start paying down by simply paying $5 or $10 above the minimum payment each month and continuing to pay the minimum on all the rest. If you can afford more great, but do not over extend yourself. You will be surprised to see how much faster your balance will drop then when you just paid the minimum. <br />
• Once that card is paid off, do not close the account. You must have active credit to get new credit. <br />
• Then take the amount you were paying on that credit card and add it to the minimum payment due to the next creditor on your list. You already had it in your budget and now you can really make a dent in your debt.<br />
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As I said, this will not happen over night, but once you get through one card, you will see things speed up. Another key point is to try not to accrue any additional debt while you are doing this, because that just defeats the purpose. Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-86542695252516081052011-08-19T12:00:00.000-07:002011-08-19T13:21:02.011-07:00Living Big on a Small Budget - Interest Rate Decrease<i>The following is a guest post from Pamela Olsen. Pamela is a stay-at-home mom with three boys and a girl all six years and under. She is the owner of <a href="http://guidetosurvivingmotherhood.blogspot.com">The Busy Woman’s Guide to Surviving Motherhood</a>, a blog filled with all sorts of information intended to make life as a women and mother easier in some small way. Her hobbies include blogging, couponing, scrapbooking, reading, gardening, writing and volunteering. When people ask her when she has the time for all that she simply says “I am a planner!” </i><br />
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When you look at your credit card bill you are probably always shocked by the amount next to “Interest”. And it is highly unlikely that a credit card or loan company is going to just offer up a lower interest rate because they are nice. The interest is how they make their money – why would they willingly give that up? However, it never hurts to call up and ask for a decrease because even one or two percent can be a big savings. If you have been paying at least the minimum due, on time every month for the last six months or more, you may qualify for a lower interest rate. When you call, politely ask to speak with someone that is authorized to lower your interest rate – some companies require that you speak with a supervisor. Some companies require you to submit your request in writing via snail mail while others might ask that you submit your request at their website. You may have noticed that sometimes after an extended period of good standing with a creditor, the company increases your spending limit. This is the perfect time to call and ask for a rate decrease instead. They have already made the decision that they “like” you so just ask to be rewarded in a different way. If you want to play a bit of hardball – mention the number of offers you get in the mail each day offering a lower interest rate and 0% on balance transfers. Often they will oblige your request in fear of losing your business. You may be wondering why it would be important to have your interest rate lowered. It can save your hundreds, even thousands of dollars over time. If you have a credit card balance of $5000 at a rate of 12% you will pay a minimum of $600 in interest each year. If you lowered your interest rate to 10% you could save $100 in that year. <br />
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It truly does not hurt to ask the creditor to lower your interest rate. The worse that can happen is that they will say “no”. Then you are no worse off than you were before your called. Should you get a “no”, ask what you would have to do to get a lower interest rate. Some times you just have to wait a few more months. Or maybe if you pay $5-$10 over you minimum each month for a period of time, they will give you a percent or two. <br />
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A quick note about those offers you get in the mail – practically daily, these days. First, always read the fine print! It might offer a 0% introductory APR – but read further, because it could shoot up to a whopping 23% after one year. Also keep an eye out for “annual fees” – as much as $100 you pay each year, just to carry the card in your wallet. And if you are not interested in the offer, don’t just toss it but shred or burn it – this is how thieves get credit in your name! <br />
Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-31144769860307612822011-07-25T23:01:00.000-07:002011-07-25T23:01:07.579-07:00Free Giveaway - $100 Gift Certificate to DandelionBaby.comWe are so excited about this giveaway. A few weeks ago we ran an awesome deal with Dandelion Baby and now we are lucky enough to give 1 lucky reader a $100 gift card, valid for anything on their site.<br />
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Dandelion Baby has added Dabbawalla Bags and Beatrix NY Boxes and Backpacks. Additionally you can find Baby Legs, Melissa & Doug, Haba Toys, Baby Cie, Hape Toys, Kate Quinn Organics, Rileyroos and much more.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As the Totseat website describes "the Totseat<strong> </strong>is perfect for those 'no highchair moments', whether at granny's, in the cafe, or on holiday - and ideal for babies who can sit unaided (from about 8 months old)...</span>It adapts quickly and easily to fit high-backed, low-backed, knobbly, open-backed or even rounded dining/cafe chair."</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Totseat is also washable and totally portable, it comes in a handy bag that you can take anywhere. We love the Totseat and think it's so cute. Check out these photos:</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">1 Totseat ($40 value)</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Contest begins Friday July 15, 2011 at 12AM EST.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Contest closes Thursday July 21, 2011 at 12:01AM EST.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Winner will be chosen by RaffleCopter and will be announced on Thursday July 21, 2011 by 12:00PM EST.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: arial;">1 Teething Bling Gift Set (any color) - 1 Pendant, 2 Bangles and a Gift Card Enclosure ($45 value)</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 100%;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Contest begins Monday July 11, 2011 at 12AM PST.</span></span></li>
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Best of all, Rubbabu's toys encourage imaginative play, are strong and durable and are loved by parents and kids alike. </span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />The Giveaway</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />One Funky Ball Assortment - a $41.70 value!</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDd767Gf7Vf78PwdLbTefPyPSY9nMklIZ407oR1qxnnv1Zjfy_2yyk3J_WUO_Kic-PA_Z632pI1IaGqMdngIjpznQpOQlglRZDD5zH-QaoGEKoKWdPZ7wHXM52oITT_UDvYrHvWo-E2mg/s1600/623.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDd767Gf7Vf78PwdLbTefPyPSY9nMklIZ407oR1qxnnv1Zjfy_2yyk3J_WUO_Kic-PA_Z632pI1IaGqMdngIjpznQpOQlglRZDD5zH-QaoGEKoKWdPZ7wHXM52oITT_UDvYrHvWo-E2mg/s320/623.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626124643081586818" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Giveaway Rules</span></span><br /><br />Please note the following:</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest open to Social Toddler Daily Deals subscribers only (<a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">subscribe here</a>)<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest begins Wednesday July 6, 2011 at 12AM PST.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest closes Sunday July 10, 2011 at 11:59PM PST.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced on Monday July 11, 2011 by 12:00PM PST.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Required for Main Entry</span> (please make sure you complete the following three requirements and then add 1 comment on THIS BLOG to add yourself to the draw):</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><ol style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Make sure you are subscribed to Social Toddler Daily Deals (see above)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">“Like” </span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Rubbabu on</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Rubbabu">Facebook</a></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">“Like” Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/socialtoddler">Facebook</a></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Additional Entries</span> (please post 1 comment per entry):</span></span><br /><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Share <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">today's deal</a> on your Facebook page (1 entry per day)</span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Share <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">today's deal</a> on Twitter (1 entry per day)</span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">"Follow" Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/socialtoddler">Twitter</a> (leave us your twitter ID)</span></li><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">"Follow" Rubbabu on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/rubbabu">Twitter</a> (leave us your twitter ID)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;" >Tweet the following "RT #Win a Rubbabu Funky Ball Assortment</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> via @socialtoddler and @rubbabu - http://bit.ly/plv4GN" (1 entry per day)</span></span></li></ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9K0mfETWxq-WBP0r086jsE5Cn2yzcpY2nIQsJe12Ds1Ql-noTfVPknj8gjDi_8eJ-cQFlV9_m7VMPW8V6wQqezIwWbx72EETrba3343rT8v_JK10bwyxneAmCZpccuYom6NGkGPKr5w/s1600/Random.tiff"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 188px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9K0mfETWxq-WBP0r086jsE5Cn2yzcpY2nIQsJe12Ds1Ql-noTfVPknj8gjDi_8eJ-cQFlV9_m7VMPW8V6wQqezIwWbx72EETrba3343rT8v_JK10bwyxneAmCZpccuYom6NGkGPKr5w/s320/Random.tiff" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628169947676096802" border="0" /></a>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-72144348595601451682011-06-30T10:59:00.000-07:002011-07-05T09:13:48.080-07:00Giveaway & Review - Doodle Roll - CLOSED<span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >We recently learned about a great product for kids called the Doodle Roll and are excited to do a review and giveaway for our Daily Deal subscribers. Check out the review and photos below and make sure you read the contest rules below.</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >The Review</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />The Doodle Roll is a portable coloring kit that comes with crayons, paper, and a built-in dispenser. We took the Doodle Roll on the road and decided to test it out with the Social Toddler at a restaurant - the perfect environment for such an activity. The most unique part of the Doodle Roll is the built-in dispenser, that allows you to pull out a little bit of paper, or a lot. In our case, we had a few friends with us so we tore off a length of paper and watched as two toddlers went to work on a joint masterpiece. Ok, admittedly, we may have also participated in a little bit of coloring, so not only is this kid tested, but also parent tested and approved.<br /><br />The Doodle Roll comes in 2 sizes, 4 inches x 15 feet, and 6 inches x 30 feet. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.doodleroll.com/">www.doodleroll.com</a>.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjOwK4-VeJjlCm5Eysm_pdG_6OZO0Qu1Ah5Zd_xFF0UPlSRXHeSUTR6CLAElW5WLARO9BR_jJQbu-8X4QJdaUzEIOYLomQaHf4ebC8gKB_C7nHFpNDcqnnJY2oZ9Pt59JhPJu6XmUk4o/s1600/doodle1.tiff"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjOwK4-VeJjlCm5Eysm_pdG_6OZO0Qu1Ah5Zd_xFF0UPlSRXHeSUTR6CLAElW5WLARO9BR_jJQbu-8X4QJdaUzEIOYLomQaHf4ebC8gKB_C7nHFpNDcqnnJY2oZ9Pt59JhPJu6XmUk4o/s320/doodle1.tiff" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624144801751850114" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggD0fl8Of07jWlSciK72j3kVhdv3ARunsD7T1dA3hdv4usHXExTCUIXjbO07n7EajrmjXrGDnkJSyupEVcdlDaYWwtzF4UpWMLjK4lf6YIn5Ix4ck2VizqaL0hiNvuTral2GfkMsno07A/s1600/doodle2.tiff"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggD0fl8Of07jWlSciK72j3kVhdv3ARunsD7T1dA3hdv4usHXExTCUIXjbO07n7EajrmjXrGDnkJSyupEVcdlDaYWwtzF4UpWMLjK4lf6YIn5Ix4ck2VizqaL0hiNvuTral2GfkMsno07A/s320/doodle2.tiff" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624144998627126578" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYbPmvuYjEx-3kg6zzs72bDqYVZGLH6VGBdvF1OP-W7wS5f97SNyDxqXNcnkTuZK9W0Mp4lYCICo4PvIX1T7PvhWEp0lrCWseKGIn5z8sUuAjewGZMD-HgGTnBxP9fvn2dNG0tRMQy5w/s1600/doodle3.tiff"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYbPmvuYjEx-3kg6zzs72bDqYVZGLH6VGBdvF1OP-W7wS5f97SNyDxqXNcnkTuZK9W0Mp4lYCICo4PvIX1T7PvhWEp0lrCWseKGIn5z8sUuAjewGZMD-HgGTnBxP9fvn2dNG0tRMQy5w/s320/doodle3.tiff" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624145333682644930" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: arial;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxfe-xYId1g6pVZj2AuOv_2sj1n5Um2Ft8tmi-2unqtQKlFIUGI7EFR9RdXVu_AUxaxpNDokhQQjiArJWKfH0n-348kR6JJWbBhDdYSDBH5TlTrpX_2POiQpd6QzlWQqc03aO-YctvJ8/s1600/doodleroll2.jpg"><br /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >The Giveaway</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /><br />One 4 inch AND One 6 inch doodle roll to the lucky winner.<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Contest Rules</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />Please note the following:</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest open to Social Toddler Daily Deals subscribers only (<a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">subscribe here</a>)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest begins Thursday June 30, 2011 at 12:00PM PST.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest closes Monday July 4, 2011 at 11:59PM PST.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced on Tuesday July 5, 2011 at 12:00PM PST.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Required for Main Entry (all three required, please post 1 comment to confirm):</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br /></span><ol style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Make sure you are subscribed to Social Toddler Daily Deals (see above)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">"Like" Doodle Roll on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doodle-Roll-TM/184317534934459">Facebook Page</a>, and post a comment with your favorite <a href="http://doodleroll.com/meet_characters.html">Doodle Roll character</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">“Like” Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/socialtoddler">Facebook</a> (let us know who you are)</span></li></ol><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Additional Entries (each is worth one extra entry):</span><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Follow Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/socialtoddler">Twitter</a> (leave us your twitter ID)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Follow Doodle Roll on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/doodleroll">Twitter</a> (leave us your twitter ID)</span></li><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Share <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html?affex=giveway">today's deal</a> on your Facebook page (1 entry per day)</span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Share <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html?affex=giveway">today's deal</a> on Twitter (1 entry per day)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Tweet the following "RT #Win a Doodle Roll via @socialtoddler & @doodleroll http://bit.ly/iXekVV"</span></li></ul><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0ctT6pFf1A_Hr9z5wGXwB65f_Ts0NE_xQUSFhYvPMWX15S0G3XZ5yuP57L4dDSLlAeR3oDjt6geh6n91k8aDF_g5HfLCDqCUciU5GuFc-Pl5NnzdaEMpS3sbC0gMdjMegkkhv5nOHRw/s1600/random.org.tiff"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 187px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0ctT6pFf1A_Hr9z5wGXwB65f_Ts0NE_xQUSFhYvPMWX15S0G3XZ5yuP57L4dDSLlAeR3oDjt6geh6n91k8aDF_g5HfLCDqCUciU5GuFc-Pl5NnzdaEMpS3sbC0gMdjMegkkhv5nOHRw/s320/random.org.tiff" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625902042170844290" border="0" /></a>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-11681012980876271692011-06-19T20:40:00.000-07:002011-07-01T09:27:38.705-07:00Free Giveaway - Kaskey Kids Sports Action Figure Toys for Kids - CLOSED<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Hey Sports Fans....here's an amazing kids product that you may end up playing with too. Kaskey Kids are high quality sports action figures that encourage the imaginary play of children. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Each action figure set is packed with value....up to 30 total pieces including two full teams, field, accessories and cool storage container that allow a child to recreate games and enjoy imaginary play for hours! Siblings, friends, parents and grandparents can all play along too! And, these action figures are a great visual teaching aid for little league coaches. These are great for both boys and girls.<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.kaskeykids.com/store/images/soccer/girls/scr_girls.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 571px; height: 388px;" src="http://www.kaskeykids.com/store/images/soccer/girls/scr_girls.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.kaskeykids.com/store/images/large/nhl_hockey_guys/nhl-blackhawks_LRG.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 571px; height: 388px;" src="http://www.kaskeykids.com/store/images/large/nhl_hockey_guys/nhl-blackhawks_LRG.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.kaskeykids.com/store/images/football_guys/ftb_black.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 571px; height: 388px;" src="http://www.kaskeykids.com/store/images/football_guys/ftb_black.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><span style=" font-weight: bold;">The Giveaway</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">1 Kaskey Kids Action Figure Set - Pick from </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Football Guys, Hockey Guys, Soccer Guys and Girls from a variety of NFL, College Football, and NHL teams.<br /></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Giveaway Rules</span><br /><br />Please note the following:</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest open to Social Toddler Daily Deals subscribers only (<a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">subscribe here</a>)<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest begins Monday June 20, 2011 at 7AM PST.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest closes Friday June 24, 2011 at 11:59PM PST.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced on Saturday June 25, 2011 by 12:00PM PST.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Required for Main Entry</span> (please make sure you complete the following three requirements and then add 1 comment on THIS BLOG to add yourself to the draw):</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><ol style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Make sure you are subscribed to Social Toddler Daily Deals (see above)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Go to http://kaskeykids.com/toys.php and tell us (on THIS blog) which action figures you like best.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">“Like” Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/socialtoddler">Facebook</a></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Additional Entries</span> (please post 1 comment per entry):</span></span><br /><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Share <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">today's deal</a> on your Facebook page (1 entry per day)</span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Share <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">today's deal</a> on Twitter (1 entry per day)</span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">"Follow" Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/socialtoddler">Twitter</a> (leave us your twitter ID)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;" >Tweet the following "RT #Win a Kaskey Kids Sport Action Figure Set</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> via @socialtoddler - http://bit.ly/miAxMW" (1 entry per day)</span></span></li></ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0wH9aGxt4BPygTqe1kNwODvpqYdN-aUTj5Yra6Gpsysy6AJpMiWJC9Ov4l-ueFWSlxJ6lBkkAMOXEK7RlQVaq68p0gH_1i_CAqGXS0oTjXcR3TZFy-AYUF9ALO3oab0CrJ6d-WKMuZsk/s1600/random.org.tiff"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYCiCuwoT0LTTGnlIFZDe9cKz7LIBKxxYjQRTxoOmnV6Lf8xPuQOwMsbPknE9Qiu1EQz1tZF5FIY0xtvw6hOZ3vC3DG2KSdqzTeAYOsSznsUzXRZlgsZ_PHOHfaoaoFYGB6AcCRE1-VF8/s1600/random.org.tiff"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYCiCuwoT0LTTGnlIFZDe9cKz7LIBKxxYjQRTxoOmnV6Lf8xPuQOwMsbPknE9Qiu1EQz1tZF5FIY0xtvw6hOZ3vC3DG2KSdqzTeAYOsSznsUzXRZlgsZ_PHOHfaoaoFYGB6AcCRE1-VF8/s320/random.org.tiff" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624421312341078354" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjPCH80b627s6G7hbH-N5cMvlrNRn15mv6tLFdTygG7LOF6V1TTXVBNysPGKNggpAAdIM95yhsrEs8dVjGAku75dfspGTQK5mQ3mMNqytv_YQ4pj_Y4rqbxDR1KhN7FkV8EhXeQvpmbbM/s1600/random2.tiff"><br /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-2418131961792349762011-06-09T10:18:00.000-07:002011-06-13T11:31:13.738-07:00Free Giveaway - Boba Baby Carrier - CLOSED<span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >We're really excited to be working with such a great company for this giveaway...Boba Carrier is giving away a Boba Classic in Twilight!!!</span><br /><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;">Boba is a Soft Structured baby carrier (SSC) that is intended for children between 15 to 45 lbs. Boba has <a href="http://www.bobababycarrier.com/index.php?page=the-added-height">a few extra inches of height</a> to keep your center of gravity closer to your body and support your little one's back. What's really innovative about the Boba carrier is that there are <a href="http://www.bobababycarrier.com/index.php?page=alias-8">foot straps</a> attached to the waist belt for the child’s feet to sit in enabling a healthy sitting position for the child. The footstraps not only give little tired legs a rest, but <a href="http://www.bobababycarrier.com/index.php?page=the-perks-of-complete-leg-support">support the legs</a> in a flexed abducted (froglike) position which naturally tilts the pelvis, fills out the hip sockets, and aligns the spine.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Product Description</span><br /></p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ></span><ul style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li>Dark gray shoulder straps with matching dark gray panel</li><li>Accommodates children 15-45 lbs / 7-20 kg</li><li>One size fits most adults</li><li>Front and back carry</li><li>Made with 100% natural brushed cotton</li><li>High density waist and shoulder strap foam</li><li>Removable patent-pending foot straps for <a href="http://www.bobababycarrier.com/index.php?page=the-perks-of-complete-leg-support">extra leg/hip support</a></li><li>High back for better overall support</li><li>Includes matching, removable sleeping hood</li></ul><a style="font-family: arial;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91n6FnScKAt8KteUZEItjk-_mVnut1FZKJvBdwtBWG2vqktTI8Kaw3GCRbIKn_T8oyl6SF0lmGFd6ds5R5kDcGQtONXYnS9xxGa_LPVEsXneLhZ204iX72qvFbhPe2Q-TbLa3KTm-tFg/s1600/0162.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg91n6FnScKAt8KteUZEItjk-_mVnut1FZKJvBdwtBWG2vqktTI8Kaw3GCRbIKn_T8oyl6SF0lmGFd6ds5R5kDcGQtONXYnS9xxGa_LPVEsXneLhZ204iX72qvFbhPe2Q-TbLa3KTm-tFg/s320/0162.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616280030023713186" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLgG1fGbW8avqJd1rdo-5p0fg6RAanFuLQmUX-vSFU8XZnfqI4NqZcA_ULlDAd4KAMiOFnxnCa8bgJLv00VLPhyphenhyphenFcJFLvoTnkIEOfXxQHjNVmOd2agL3OlUkSAazOA2xM7eZ2SEVDfRE/s1600/0147.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLgG1fGbW8avqJd1rdo-5p0fg6RAanFuLQmUX-vSFU8XZnfqI4NqZcA_ULlDAd4KAMiOFnxnCa8bgJLv00VLPhyphenhyphenFcJFLvoTnkIEOfXxQHjNVmOd2agL3OlUkSAazOA2xM7eZ2SEVDfRE/s320/0147.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616279684784579666" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXHFhOg3k_HvIeSmQzxgaq_J-3GnrDTINrTDgCk-5aYsTkwV-OUsJvxt1Gjjg_BQeIRnINlGA7GXLmLyCD28gt_dL9GUDRw3RbSEBRWniP1lLak9lAL_r7UIzw-IEQCbZU4KZYdUfma8/s1600/0159.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXHFhOg3k_HvIeSmQzxgaq_J-3GnrDTINrTDgCk-5aYsTkwV-OUsJvxt1Gjjg_BQeIRnINlGA7GXLmLyCD28gt_dL9GUDRw3RbSEBRWniP1lLak9lAL_r7UIzw-IEQCbZU4KZYdUfma8/s320/0159.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616279430073015346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><span style=" font-weight: bold;">The Giveaway</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;" ><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >1 Boba Classic in Twilight Color (Value = $100)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Giveaway Rules</span><br /><br />Please note the following:</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest open to Social Toddler Daily Deals subscribers only (<a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">subscribe here</a>)<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest begins Thursday June 9, 2011 at 10AM PST.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest closes Sunday June 12, 2011 at 11:59PM PST.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced on Monday June 13, 2011 by 12:00PM PST.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Required for Main Entry</span> (please make sure you complete the following three items and then add 1 comment on THIS BLOG to add yourself to the draw):</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><ol style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Make sure you are subscribed to Social Toddler Daily Deals (see above)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">“Like” Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/socialtoddler">Facebook</a></span></span></li><li><span style=" ;font-size:100%;" ><span style=" ;font-size:100%;" >"Like" Boba Carrier on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BobaCarrier">Facebook</a><br /></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Additional Entries</span> (please post 1 comment per entry):</span><br /></span><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Share <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">today's deal</a> on your Facebook page (1 entry per day)<br /></span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Follow Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/socialtoddler">Twitter</a> (leave us your twitter ID)</span></li><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Follow Boba Carrier on </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/boba">Twitter</a> (leave us your twitter ID)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;" >Tweet the following "RT #Win a Boba Classic Carrier</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> via @socialtoddler & @boba - http://bit.ly/mmoUb8 " (1 entry per day)</span></span></li></ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiOiTfr-juH_xqSL1hwC6wGxgM8e-qR4vyVWHpMFMk99SmxFSM5GAy5ItIV3pFpeM1Amx5eb4ixIEKyC9Y9HRNgAX0ix9gxsyHDc_tYMKDYBan43HTd81I4sR2iARGprKf5eG3hMfn3I/s1600/Boba_Results.tiff"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiOiTfr-juH_xqSL1hwC6wGxgM8e-qR4vyVWHpMFMk99SmxFSM5GAy5ItIV3pFpeM1Amx5eb4ixIEKyC9Y9HRNgAX0ix9gxsyHDc_tYMKDYBan43HTd81I4sR2iARGprKf5eG3hMfn3I/s320/Boba_Results.tiff" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617773655743705522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com126tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-78910226148653881152011-05-31T20:56:00.000-07:002011-06-08T10:41:43.270-07:00Free Giveaway - Mabel's Labels Limited Edition Camp Combo! - CLOSED<span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >We love Mabel's Labels and are thrilled to be doing this giveaway.</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >The Limited Edition Camp Combo™ was designed for everything that goes to summer camp. This combo provides excellent value and a variety of waterproof and laundry-safe labels. This combo is valued at $39.95 and features:</span> <ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Sticky Labels and Skinny-Minis™ are dishwasher and microwave safe</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Tag Mates™ are washer and dryer safe</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Shoe Labels and Bag Tags™ are waterproof and UV resistant</span></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><strong>Quantity:</strong></span><div style="font-family: arial;" class="quantity"><p> </p> <ul><li><span style="font-size:100%;">10 Sticky Labels</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">24 Skinny-Minis™ </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">8 Shoe Labels</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">50 Tag Mates™ </span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">2 Bag Tags </span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;">For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.mabel.ca/products/limited+edition+camp+combo">Mabel's Labels</a>.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM_vmr3Mj20fo7nclampewJJ0IEHf0qws2p2Tzkn832EE2hQzASoKg4xE1HtJojhfg_yn-1qkoks9P_V1low-qq1bR38bQM5iBJePsmH-kHv-qKusOsBV3wu3ZKA9sex4ArpQTfccBME/s1600/colourful-ultimate-camp2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM_vmr3Mj20fo7nclampewJJ0IEHf0qws2p2Tzkn832EE2hQzASoKg4xE1HtJojhfg_yn-1qkoks9P_V1low-qq1bR38bQM5iBJePsmH-kHv-qKusOsBV3wu3ZKA9sex4ArpQTfccBME/s320/colourful-ultimate-camp2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613107559334488194" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.mabel.ca/images/sidebar/colourful-ultimate-camp2.jpg"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MMTX7t6vUPcTlOfJ-H66C2jr7OdTWs3Cw6JadpMepI0EmH5FLCxKMR-TXcp8_0bMbLRBnYXUyVshzbkqbEYD1r5dckRdOolvk6CgQmD4W5JFZUCBauYyOqi8QE3BObuFxKwRZYhv25E/s1600/colourful-ultimate-camp1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MMTX7t6vUPcTlOfJ-H66C2jr7OdTWs3Cw6JadpMepI0EmH5FLCxKMR-TXcp8_0bMbLRBnYXUyVshzbkqbEYD1r5dckRdOolvk6CgQmD4W5JFZUCBauYyOqi8QE3BObuFxKwRZYhv25E/s320/colourful-ultimate-camp1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613107385935450402" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size:100%;" >The Giveaway</span><br /></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"></span><span style="font-size:100%;">1 Mabel's Labels Limited Edition Camp Combo<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size:100%;" >Contest Rules</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Please note the following:</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest open to Social Toddler Daily Deals subscribers only (<a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">subscribe here</a>)<br /></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest begins Wednesday June 1, 2011 at 6:00AM PST.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest closes Tuesday June 7, 2011 at 11:59PM PST.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced by Wednesday June 8, 2011 at 12:00PM PST.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Required for Main Entry (please make sure you complete the following two items and then add 1 comment on THIS BLOG to add yourself to the draw):</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><ol style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Make sure you are subscribed to Social Toddler Daily Deals (see above)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">“Like” Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/socialtoddler">Facebook</a><br /></span></span></li></ol><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Additional Entries (please post 1 comment per entry):</span><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size:100%;" ></span><br /></span><ul style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Share <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">today's deal</a> on your Facebook page (1 entry per day)<br /></span></span></li><li style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Follow Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/socialtoddler">Twitter</a> (leave us your twitter ID)<span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;" >Tweet the following "RT #Win a Mabel's Labels Limited Edition Camp Combo</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> via @socialtoddler & @mabelhood - http://bit.ly/kp85c9 " (1 entry per day)</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;">AND THE WINNER IS.....Entry 43 - Congratulations Vicky!!!</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwIPk2l9OBIaul58Wp6lok5k6ooImrOcGYIsYrBskffR_Y0Izf36LBArL9fA5zmps1Vw0yCLROq-lEb8esSW_nt0_OxzTDVq_-1j8lLKkfNSe-dI8iHU5KJ0uCWFMPM4HizHG7HoJLNA4/s1600/random.tiff"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 176px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwIPk2l9OBIaul58Wp6lok5k6ooImrOcGYIsYrBskffR_Y0Izf36LBArL9fA5zmps1Vw0yCLROq-lEb8esSW_nt0_OxzTDVq_-1j8lLKkfNSe-dI8iHU5KJ0uCWFMPM4HizHG7HoJLNA4/s320/random.tiff" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615904384901167042" border="0" /></a>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com102tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-23772920070645242532011-05-23T21:17:00.000-07:002011-05-27T09:38:05.815-07:00Giveaway & Review - Kimochis® Doll - CLOSED<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Daily Deals are great, but free stuff is even better. So, we are so excited to announce our first giveaway contest! We were lucky to learn about the Kimochis® Doll and they were generous enough to sponsor a giveaway for our Daily Deals subscribers. Check out the review and photos below about this incredible and educational toy for toddlers, and see contest rules below.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >The Review</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">We know that most people, especially young children, experience a wide range of feelings…both good and bad. What better way to teach kids how to sort out those feelings than with a Kimochis®? Our master toy tester, the Social Toddler herself, had the privilege of putting the Kimochis® Cloud Character through the ringer and the result – 2 thumbs up! </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a href="http://shop.kimochis.com/images/MFR2017_Cloud_01%281%29.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 385px; height: 420px;" src="http://shop.kimochis.com/images/MFR2017_Cloud_01%281%29.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Kimochis® (meaning ‘feelings’ in Japanese) are characters that help kids to get comfortable with their emotions in a fun and comfortable way. Kimochis® provide helpful information and communication tools to parents, teachers and children to enable them to learn how to better communicate their feelings and to cultivate confidence and character. Each Kimochis® character has a pouch to store various ‘feelings’, which are a variety of small felt cushions with a facial expression on one side and the name of the emotion on the other side. The learning experience is achieved through placing the cushion that best matches their feelings into their Kimochi doll and sharing the experience. You can also get additional feelings in the Mixed Feelings Pack, like Sleepy, Surprised, Jealous and Shy. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a href="http://shop.kimochis.com/images/MFR2024_Huggs_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 359px; height: 420px;" src="http://shop.kimochis.com/images/MFR2024_Huggs_01.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">It's an amazing experience watching a toddler navigate though the variety of feelings and taking the time to understand each one. Our favorite part was when she picked up the ‘shy’ feeling and explained that she also felt shy when new people came to visit her house. This is such a genius toy and every toddler could benefit from having one.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><a href="http://shop.kimochis.com/images/MFR2000_Bug_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 401px; height: 420px;" src="http://shop.kimochis.com/images/MFR2000_Bug_01.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >The Giveaway</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">1 Kimochis® Doll</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Contest Rules</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"><br />Please note the following:</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><ul style="font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest open to Social Toddler Daily Deals subscribers only (<a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">subscribe here</a>)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest begins Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 6:00AM PST.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Contest closes Thursday May 26, 2011 at 11:59PM PST.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced on Friday May 27, 2011 at 12:00PM PST.</span></li></ul><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Required for Main Entry (all three required, please post 1 comment for all three):</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><ol style="font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Make sure you are subscribed to Social Toddler Daily Deals (see above)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Share <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.html">today's deal</a> on your Facebook page (let us know that you shared it, in the comments below)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Go to Kimochis® <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/KimochisToys-with-Feelings-Inside/33240273859">Facebook Page</a> and "Fan" them (let us know who you are in the comments below)</span></li></ol><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;">Additional Entries (each is worth one extra entry):</span><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><ul style="font-family:arial;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Follow Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/socialtoddler">Twitter</a> (leave us your twitter ID)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Follow Kimochis® on <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/kimochis">Twitter</a> (leave us your twitter ID)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">“Like” Social Toddler on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/socialtoddler">Facebook</a> (let us know who you are)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;">Tweet the following "RT #Win a Kimochis® Doll via @socialtoddler & @kimochis blog.socialtoddler.com"</span></li></ul><span style="font-size:100%;">And the winner is....#14...We will be contacting you shortly.<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDYj2L9sRRzo9-nmxmjDg42pB5zVqp8jM-bnwOcejghJf7-P7cxt9h8XZSBqlfxmisy7U3UoUogOWcWit2WVaDxXICDRgjMOJ1LOdVwC_xSCaH6mUPu1Pd33r0Z2NaPzYlxyQt0J4QH0/s1600/random.tiff"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDYj2L9sRRzo9-nmxmjDg42pB5zVqp8jM-bnwOcejghJf7-P7cxt9h8XZSBqlfxmisy7U3UoUogOWcWit2WVaDxXICDRgjMOJ1LOdVwC_xSCaH6mUPu1Pd33r0Z2NaPzYlxyQt0J4QH0/s320/random.tiff" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611435979740863842" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-13684882019412195732011-05-10T08:16:00.000-07:002011-05-10T08:18:57.941-07:00Daily Deals for ParentsWe are very excited to announce that we have launched Daily Deals on Social Toddler. Over the past few months we've been seeking out the best, most unique products for babies, toddlers and kids and we are now ready to offer these items to you at a huge discount. Check out our deals here: http://www.socialtoddler.com/daily-deals/todays-deal.htmlRichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12659215843725520911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-80694201214011359562011-02-07T17:26:00.001-08:002011-02-07T17:26:20.583-08:00It's our BirthdayIt's our birthday today, we're a year old. We'd like to thank everyone that's a member of our community for being there to support us as we grow. We love you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-9604745917517008352010-10-14T15:02:00.000-07:002010-10-14T15:02:33.738-07:00Find playgroups in your areaIf you're looking for a playgroup, we just updated our site with a new AND improved way to search for groups. Now you can search by zip code, keyword, city or all of the above, AND you can select how many miles to search. We hope this makes it easier for you to <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/groups.aspx/index">find playgroups</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-18170950411351295592010-09-16T10:56:00.000-07:002010-09-16T10:56:12.111-07:00Casting CallOur friends over at the Discovery Channel Network, asked us to post this about an upcoming show on their new network.<br />
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Are you a career driven "workaholic" parent struggling to balance work and life? <br />
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Are you "married to your job" and your missing out on your family's milestones?<br />
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This original TV series is seeking a career driven "workaholic" parent that wants greater balance in their family life.<br />
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An alarming number of parents in the US feel overwhelmed with their demanding careers, leaving them insufficient time to spend with their family. If you're one of the many millions, now is your chance to explore a plan of gaining greater balance in your life and reconnecting with your family. <br />
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For this pilot, we are looking to identify a variety of different careers that demand long hours in an intense work environment. It is especially important for us to find families with very expressive and opinionated older children who have a strong reaction to their parents overwhelming responsibilities at work. <br />
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ProjectParentCasting@gmail.com <br />
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Candidates selected must be available for 5-7 days to be followed in their demanding work place and at home with their family. <br />
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1. Family Name: Name of parents, name of children and age of children and location of residence (must be in the greater Los Angeles area) <br />
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2. Occupation of parent with intense career and a description of their responsibilities at work. <br />
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3. Please include how this overwhelming career affects your family. <br />
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4. What areas of your life would benefit from greater balance? Relationships with family, physical health, reducing stress, organization, nutrition, etc? <br />
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*Please also send a recent picture of you and your family.<br />
*Please also indicate how you found out about the opportunityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-71775654461290538242010-09-09T12:57:00.000-07:002010-09-09T12:57:48.329-07:00It's Back to School Time....With summer coming to a close, and back-to-school in full swing, we wanted to send out an update on some really exciting news at Social Toddler.<br />
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On behalf of the entire team, we are very proud to announce that we have just launched our Online Event Center. Earlier in August we told you about our activity listings, which we had launched in a number of test cities. Based on your feedback, we've expanded this feature to include local children's and family-friendly events across the United States and parts of Canada. If you're looking for things to do with your children, you can now go to Social Toddler to look up events in your area. We've also updated our home page with a fresh new look, and easier navigation. You can <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com">click here</a> to check it out.<br />
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In other news, we are happy to welcome another expert to our team. Corinne McDermott is our new Travel Expert. She runs a website called Have Baby Will Travel, and will be contributing tips, tricks, and product recommendations for parents that are traveling with their young children. You can take a look at her profile <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/Experts.aspx/profile/corinne-mcdermott/6">here</a>.<br />
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Finally, as a special thank you to our members, we have arranged a one-time free webinar with parenting expert Amy McCready on "The Art of Consequences for Toddlers". During this hour, you will learn why toddlers really misbehave, the pitfalls of time outs, and how to establish fair and effective consequences. This webinar is on Wednesday, September 22, at 9pm EDT. You can sign up for free <a href="http://bit.ly/cRmJES">here</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-27170862478059202252010-08-13T12:46:00.000-07:002010-08-13T12:46:57.673-07:00News from Social ToddlerA lot of big things are happening at Social Toddler so we wanted to update you:<br />
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First off, we are very excited to announce that we have just launched a new section of our website where you can find kids and family-based activities in 16 major cities across the United States. In the coming months, we will continue adding more so if you don't see your city on the list, please be patient with us. To see the new activity section of the site, please <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/activities.aspx/index">click here</a>.<br />
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We're also very proud to welcome a new parenting expert to our team, <a href="http://socialtoddler.com/Experts.aspx/profile/kathy-sinclair/5">Kathy Sinclair</a>, from Baby Sleep Solutions. Kathy provides one-on-one individualized sleep consultations, leads Mommy & Infant groups for new moms, and lectures on sleep related issues. <br />
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Hopefully, by now you've found a playgroup on our site, or started your own. New groups are forming on a daily basis - we now have playgroups in almost every state and a number of provinces so if you weren't able to find a group in your area, or it's been a while since you've visited Social Toddler, feel free to browse our <a href="http://socialtoddler.com/groups.aspx/index">new groups</a>.<br />
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As always, your feedback is what drives our features, so if you have suggestions for how we can improve the site, please click on the red feedback tab on the left side of the website. The more votes a feature gets, the higher priority it becomes.<br />
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Have a great rest of the summer!!<br />
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Your friends at Social ToddlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-63523936247255854032010-06-07T13:26:00.000-07:002010-06-07T13:26:05.564-07:00Introducing...the Social Toddler Expert PanelOn behalf of the entire Social Toddler team, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of a new feature on the site - the <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/Experts.aspx/Index">Social Toddler Expert Panel</a>. Social Toddler has partnered with a number of leading parenting experts to bring you a variety of compelling articles and advice that we as parents are looking for. So without further ado, I'd like to introduce you to our panel:<br />
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Pattie Fitzgerald (Safety Expert) - Pattie has been successfully teaching Child Predator Safety Awareness since 2001. She is the founder and creator of Safely Ever After, Inc. and provides effective, non-fearful safety workshops, seminars, and keynote speeches at schools, community organizations, churches, and corporations throughout the United States. Learn more about Pattie <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/Experts.aspx/profile/pattie-fitzgerald/1">here</a>.<br />
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Sara Bingham (Communication Expert) - Sara is the founder of WeeHands and the author of The Baby Signing Book. WeeHands is the world's leading children's sign language and language development program for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Learn more about Sara <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/Experts.aspx/profile/sara-bingham/2">here</a>.<br />
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Lianne Phillipson-Webb (Nutrition Expert) - Lianne is the founder of Sprout Right, a company that specializes in pre-conception, pre-natal and post-natal nutrition for women as well as good food and good health for the whole family. She also runs Mommy Chef, a hand-on series of cooking classes for moms. Learn more about Lianne <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/Experts.aspx/profile/lianne-phillipson-webb/3">here</a>.<br />
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Christie Schultz (Career Expert) - Christie is the Founder & CEO of Entrepreneurial Moms International, a global networking organization built by entrepreneurial moms. Christie founded Entrepreneurial Moms International to support fellow entrepreneurial moms she so admired and respected. Learn more about Christie <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/Experts.aspx/profile/christie-schultz/4">here</a>.<br />
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Our experts will be actively posting articles, advice, and recommended links on a regular basis so I encourage you to stop by, look around, and reach out if you have a question. We're also actively working to bring other experts on board, so if you have a suggestion on the type of articles and advice you'd like to see, please drop us a line at <a href="mailto:feedback@socialtoddler.com">feedback@socialtoddler.com</a>.<br />
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Visit the brand new Social Toddler Expert Panel <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com/Experts.aspx/Index">here</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-44369223884897980242010-04-01T15:05:00.000-07:002010-04-01T15:05:33.434-07:00Structured vs Free PlayPlaygroups are a great way for new moms and dads to encourage child development while getting in a bit of socialization and a break for themselves. Children benefit a great deal, especially during the all-important and formative toddler years, from being able to interact and play with other kids their age. It helps teach the social skills necessary to be successful later in life by exposing them to a wide variety of personalities and situations. They learn sharing, patience, and also conflict resolution skills just to name a few of the many benefits. These groups can be run in many different ways, but primarily fall into two categories: structured and free play.<br />
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Both types of playgroups have their advantages. Therefore, parents have options with which both they and their children can feel most comfortable. Depending on what you wish your toddler to get out of a playgroup as well as their own likes and dislikes, one option might be better than another for your particular situation. However, it is important to keep in mind that just because your child might favor free play that they can also get a great amount of benefit from participating with groups offering more structured kids activities and vice versa. Exposing kids to a variety of social experiences is what is most important when it comes to child development. <br />
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When it comes to structured playgroups, parents typically take turns or else choose to collaborate planning various activities and kids' games. This kind of group ensures that kids will have a way to be engaged and also helps to develop skills that will be helpful in both other social settings as well as for when they start school. These groups, although more structured, still provide plenty of opportunities to play games and have fun. <br />
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Groups that offer free play are just as beneficial. Although for some moms and dads this can seem to be a recipe for chaos, it is actually important for child development to have the freedom to create new activities and to have the experience of socializing on their own. By encouraging creativity and social skills, these playgroups are a great way to provide variety to your child's day while allowing you the chance to socialize with other parents as well. Each type of group can provide tremendous benefits and are easy to start up or join one already organized by clubs or other groups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2818030586776412870.post-53774628482688868692010-03-16T12:02:00.000-07:002010-03-24T23:04:25.259-07:00Why your toddler needs friends their own ageHumans are social animals. For many thousands of years, as we lived and worked in tribal societies, every toddler had ample opportunity to be social with the people around him. Learning and playing went hand in hand and all young children participated in tribal events and group socializing. It is only in the modern world, when we have lost the ‘village’ and fractured into single family units that our children do not get adequate socialization. In today’s busy world we use playgroups, playdates and kid’s activities to give our toddlers get a chance to learn interaction and social manners and behaviors.<br />
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There are two key reasons for getting your toddler involved in playgroups. The first is to expose them to other young children. When children are playing together in a group, they are automatically and sub-consciously learning from each other. Kid’s activities, special events and playdates are all opportunities for socializing with kids from a variety of backgrounds and cultural situations. Through social interaction your child will learn how to relate and effectively ‘deal’ with children of their own age. Too often our children have social interaction only with adults until they must go to school at which time the culture shock is immense.<br />
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The second reason for getting your toddler involved in playgroups is that being around other young children creates confidence and sense of security while in a group. Your child will not only interact personally with the other children, but will have the opportunity to make observations of the activity that surrounds them. Watching other kids playing or learning can give your child ideas – how to solve problems, how to make friends, share etc. This type of socializing is critical for development but, perhaps more importantly, it is fun for your child. Studies have proven that children who are regularly exposed to kid’s activities, events or playdates are better adjusted and better behaved overall.<br />
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If you want your toddler to be more social, playgroups, playdates and events where other young children are present are a good way to accomplish it. Learning to play well with others is a critical part of human development and the skills gained while playing and learning will pay great dividends later in life. As adults we sometimes look at socializing as something frivolous – something for our spare time. For toddlers, being involved in kid’s activities and spending regular time with children of a similar age is a critical part of development. To find or create a group online, visit <a href="http://www.socialtoddler.com">socialtoddler.com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0