October 2009

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BLUNDERS … Good Manners Can Be Fun and Funny!

BLUNDERS … Good Manners Can Be Fun and Funny!

A new board game for kids 5 and up teaches etiquette through the hilarious adventures of the Blunder family. We LOVE it …

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THE DAILY FIND: No Einstein in Your Crib? Get a Refund

THE DAILY FIND: No Einstein in Your Crib? Get a Refund

Get your money back on those empty promises from Disney and the Baby Einstein company. Click below for the link.

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THE DAILY FIND: Fighting H1N1 Online

THE DAILY FIND: Fighting H1N1 Online

CNN put together a website with links to all the best websites providing information about swine flu. Click below for the link.

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THE DAILY FIND: 10 Ideas For Cheap And Easy Halloween Costumes

THE DAILY FIND: 10 Ideas For Cheap And Easy Halloween Costumes

It’s not too late! Click below for more than the usual pumpkin or vampire ideas …

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Update on Swine Flu, Please

Our last 2 playgroups have been consumed by conversation about the H1N1 virus, the vaccine, and all the rumors out there. We need some straight talk!

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FYI: Kids Need Their Sleep — But How Much?

FYI: Kids Need Their Sleep — But How Much?

You may be shocked by the real numbers…

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THE DAILY FIND: hulu.com

THE DAILY FIND: hulu.com

We know you’re tired and craving a pick-me-up! Hulu is free and might be just the diversion you need … Click below for the link.

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THE DAILY FIND: Monster With Boobs

We love this essay by a mom who’s feminine self-esteem is threatened by her son’s artwork. Click below for the link.

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Being Cold Won’t Give You A Cold, But Losing Sleep Might!

Being Cold Won’t Give You A Cold, But Losing Sleep Might!

Ever since my med school days I’ve been trying to convince the older women in my family that they will NOT get sick from from being chilled. Now new research reveals a connection between lack of sleep and the common cold …

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Introducing “The Daily Find”

Introducing “The Daily Find”

Hey there Mamas, We have something new for you! It’s called THE DAILY FIND, and starting today, and then every day from now on (except Saturday and Sunday when the Mamas rest), you will be seeing it up on the slider accompanied by the picture of the mythical golden egg. We know how crazy busy [...]

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