tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200742982024-03-07T16:41:07.912-08:00*Swanky Moms* where hip moms hang out!Swanky Moms ~ where hip moms hang out! Keeping you up to date with what's hip! Product reviews, giveaways and much more!swankymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250780780645987332noreply@blogger.comBlogger811125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-73561749937190428492011-02-09T13:50:00.000-08:002011-02-09T14:33:44.987-08:00Valentine's Date for the Family<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5JEjFKI-_r2IriWpxw3KxFvXtP6lPmUH3sM1t5aCjaZJzqw9sT8qUPigyhXz0YabFyEX5vWH8B1bAtQVpM6T1qfp9HrjGKux-5Yv0yTikutw-zhke7Y9QslRVYxaouL6hbFa/s1600/Monster-Jam-Activision.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5JEjFKI-_r2IriWpxw3KxFvXtP6lPmUH3sM1t5aCjaZJzqw9sT8qUPigyhXz0YabFyEX5vWH8B1bAtQVpM6T1qfp9HrjGKux-5Yv0yTikutw-zhke7Y9QslRVYxaouL6hbFa/s400/Monster-Jam-Activision.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571818496599057970" /></a><br /><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30fzrUT7OMP-eXJXncPf4MsoncjL2FJJ1AlvHo8CkCosTxB_l8m-9-RjAfNRCHq7lFw7KkFAA5ucShBSFAXw-bU1WVotF_mPoPDdJFDpAmCtWVl8Q88pY3kMbT-dp6yzv442n/s200/Angels_Dodgers_120x90.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571818923562528786" />Looking for something to do as a family this weekend for Valentine's Day? How about an action packed, smiled filled evening at Monster Jam. Go online now and get $5 off per ticket for this Saturday, February 12th's Monster Jam at Angel Stadium or next Saturday, February 19th at Dodger Stadium. Tickets must be purchased online for the discount. Go to <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_searcch&q=Monster+Jam+California&search.x=33&search.y=22">www.ticketmaster.com</a> and enter the code word MOMMY for $5 off each $32 and $22 seats. Discount is not valid on the day of the show.<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>Swanky Mom Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625913954104897859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-5523009625605808342011-02-08T11:54:00.001-08:002011-02-09T14:32:40.247-08:00Spring, Here We Come!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITSE1K6U8tqh3daHfzv2Hvyd2LBPnMTkfgLoggN_focelFZTMY6covf8VU9b4G95A79MPZGc_1s80k5J8k8R1kiqtG83JUdmEEux6LF4_wgeCAdknmmMf_vdf1HoRQTCX0xdv/s1600/KD2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 171px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgITSE1K6U8tqh3daHfzv2Hvyd2LBPnMTkfgLoggN_focelFZTMY6covf8VU9b4G95A79MPZGc_1s80k5J8k8R1kiqtG83JUdmEEux6LF4_wgeCAdknmmMf_vdf1HoRQTCX0xdv/s200/KD2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571411891815049330" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGydA91AIVn-iigDWCOMpMusJzeOQab2lHRbLKPha_88-kW6NaXqC8Fi8awYbr3VuMYoauLsVGtf6CTeZ3p4HmhkGIEEgtojiVfTKmJlsRbEKiQQzaNdMDBd2fKMnj0n-fjKI/s1600/KD1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGydA91AIVn-iigDWCOMpMusJzeOQab2lHRbLKPha_88-kW6NaXqC8Fi8awYbr3VuMYoauLsVGtf6CTeZ3p4HmhkGIEEgtojiVfTKmJlsRbEKiQQzaNdMDBd2fKMnj0n-fjKI/s200/KD1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571411600163151506" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; ">Are you ready for Spring? I know I am!</span></a><p>Kangacoo Designs has posted some darling designs for Spring. This unique clothing line was developed by a "stay at home" mom turned designer/businesswoman. If you are looking for something for your child to stand out in the crowd visit her shop at <a href="http://www.kangacoo.etsy.com/">www.kangacoo.etsy.com</a>.</p><p>Clothing sizes range from 3 months to 6 years.</p><p>Visit <a href="http://www.kangacoo.etsy.com/">www.kangacoo.etsy.com</a> now and take advantage for their end of winter sale. Enter code BYEBYEWINTER and get 30% off all girls minky and velour clothing! </p><p>Become a fan of Kanggacoo Designs on Facebook!</p><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 56px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWokj5ny0CmLASYVXYnmsd6j5NSKiYQloDRHvsTt7c0fgHxXfC3zSkWD9j-4pC8Zbhqnb91aELiJIsoryu3yDcznUb3PA6RsWs0uycN0pMHGidxVhuhmB7YPM59duArEkz2HKE/s400/kdbanner2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571821114386951170" /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>Swanky Mom Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625913954104897859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-49563377751320468642011-02-06T10:05:00.000-08:002011-02-06T11:58:24.507-08:00A Dream of Luxury<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOOJSwXawe5HPxo8t5BxHurR6iqL25E25efevgBBsVjx9pHmn0gCcuSdc4mrQirIxOEnO0sG8cMACpFN_paDRZ09kNoM0d0TX4CPy7GBC72VOqFWqlc21hwwMrYahZ4QMnxGr/s1600/SO_app_full_proxy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOOJSwXawe5HPxo8t5BxHurR6iqL25E25efevgBBsVjx9pHmn0gCcuSdc4mrQirIxOEnO0sG8cMACpFN_paDRZ09kNoM0d0TX4CPy7GBC72VOqFWqlc21hwwMrYahZ4QMnxGr/s200/SO_app_full_proxy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570658160797852258" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2TpjscAXkPd5Z-fAdhqj15MosKPi8aEzLLdf9J4QJ9XfFRlOA7O4VXh-xBtrYsn61YZaQVaVMojl058au0PJQD6tAs369PVztXVevWkC1g097yg-1dlsVVEGU3yb7zeGbQrz5/s1600/special-olympics-logo.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 105px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2TpjscAXkPd5Z-fAdhqj15MosKPi8aEzLLdf9J4QJ9XfFRlOA7O4VXh-xBtrYsn61YZaQVaVMojl058au0PJQD6tAs369PVztXVevWkC1g097yg-1dlsVVEGU3yb7zeGbQrz5/s400/special-olympics-logo.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570657334804329618" /></a><br /><p><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Special Olympics of Southern California announced its 2011 Dream House Raffle. For only $150 you have the chance to own a 2.2 million dollar home in Studio City, California or a cash payout of $1.5 million. The Dream house was built in 2006 and boasts a 4,500 square-foot beautiful Mediterranean-style design. Your possible dream home has five bedrooms, six baths, gourmet kitchen, Viking appliances, marble countertops and a breakfast rotunda. You'll be welcomed into this 3 wood-burning fireplace home by a grand circular staircase, crown molding, wood-beamed ceilings, and Dark Alder wood floors throughout!</p><p><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Last year the Dream House Raffle netted more than $700,000 for the Special Olympics Southern California. This funding allowed the SOSC to reinstate the Fall games after several years of being on hiatus due to the lack of funding.</p><p>The Dream House Raffle will allow thousands of individuals with intellectual disabilities to continue to participate in activities that will "change lives through the power of sport," said Bill Shumard, special Olympics Southern California President & CEO. This Dream House was generously donated by an anonymous supporter.</p><p><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Purchase your ticket before the "early-bird" deadline and become eligible to win prizes leading up to the grand-prize drawing. February through May there will be monthly drawing for additional cash prizes from $1,000 to $25,000. Not only does your $150 raffle ticket put you in the running for the grand-prize, but also a 2011 Toyota Prius, Luxury vacations and more!</p><p><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>There is also a "refer-a-friend" drawing! Those who generate entries through a referral is entered for a chance to win $15,000 or one year's rent at Gallery421, a Lyon Communities Development.</p><p>The deadline to purchase your tickets to qualify for the "early-bird"drawing is February 18, 2011, and the final raffle entry deadline is May 13, 2001. For a complete list of "early-bird" drawing dates and prizes go to <a href="http://www.socalraffle.com/">www.socalraffle.com/</a></p><p>THE GRAND PRIZE DRAWING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 28, 2011!</p><p><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>To purchase raffle tickets, view all of the contest rules and regulations, and additional photos of the Dream House go to <a href="http://www.socalraffle.com/">www.socalraffle.com/</a>. Or if you prefer to purchase your tickets over the phone, call (800) 816-6108.</p><p>To learn more about Special Olympics Southern California and how they have been changing lives for more than 40 years through sports visit <a href="http://www.sosc.org/">www.sosc.org</a>.</p><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8O2Bxaiwk47zm41HzkT4cNjMfuGEte7ghuq__sz4VNWDwUS0PhTI0QbtPxIZDc6BW-6mqIPzpG0hbzkSL296bWxVWCC4iBPybwlAhwSwfXmVqXEQzfwLGhGa65ZXKoG3ELLH/s200/1060%252520Back%252520Yard%252520and%252520Pool.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570659179418419634" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-p7j2TizceLHmChIvvvsL03VafyReTSbYkFkOBvGBBdIHEw9E06aD-hBL2fitHozy-BIaNyiFUPAZ-_Qcxd_DDXTn2KO9W8Kcq0AoH8KN7Ya2l8uGZyp_8-UhJATwlKYYpPLu/s200/Special+Olympics+Dream+House+-+Front.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570661136262790130" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhs4iceKVAnLPgaTkLEH4IME51m7bOwJCR6MWWTEL6Bxl03kZWtqnoRYFdgD9Q5feq1_-8xohDHCJem4_PnoMrX3NNGmBMjiI2XhbVwt2d4p0DLsP1uq5WJjS-AOoST40XCTb/s200/2080%252520Kitchen+-+low+res.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570666703639832978" /><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>Swanky Mom Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625913954104897859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-6880461217570304592011-01-31T10:37:00.000-08:002011-01-31T20:07:49.682-08:00Monstrous Fun!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlMKmuuYTlpCyvqQGQGm-7OMlioswjPXenkQJbFPvOS1CvP4AwCQmo588Cjs87eHnrAeAWwBWOi3-8VtxIp9p8KZPtwfE0H_PATK3h9MAqrNFv1tXXuTNmOPHyGTiYwBU2rz6/s1600/SUE_MultipleMarkets_300x250.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlMKmuuYTlpCyvqQGQGm-7OMlioswjPXenkQJbFPvOS1CvP4AwCQmo588Cjs87eHnrAeAWwBWOi3-8VtxIp9p8KZPtwfE0H_PATK3h9MAqrNFv1tXXuTNmOPHyGTiYwBU2rz6/s200/SUE_MultipleMarkets_300x250.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568428207876308098" /></a><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6i9GxEquYbBdtFdx4k4LN_5uJYZM_relxMF7QqkOgVgLbxT6xtBv3t7owT-vq8JNMskU78N7D4ZoPX7H7lXMjFLfSJMWfqxltiVpxPeOKUCOTMpull7j0V6omkQ-LNLwA4qje/s400/Angels_Dodgers_120x90.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568427725256772994" />If you're ready for some BIG fun then the Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam is the place to be! Monster Jam is making it's way around the United States and is here in Southern California once again.<br /><p>Monster Jam is crushing it's way into town. Catch the action on Feb. 12th at Angel Stadium, or for the first time ever at Dodger Stadium on Feb. 19th! Enter the codeword MOMMY and save $5 off of $32 and $22 seats. However, you must purchase your tickets, online prior to the day of theshow to get the discount. You can purchase your ticket through<a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&q=Monster+Jam+California&search.x=33&search.y=22"> Ticketmaster.com</a>.</p><p>Don't forget to pick up your pit passes to check out the larger than life Monster Trucks before the show!</p><p>Visit <a href="http://monsterjam.com/tickets/">MonsterJam.com</a> for more details on Southern California dates, or for information when they will be near you!</p><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlKklaZcG_HKi9oBksRec4U8zLyu-mFZq074l51Jgn6bvmq6qKdANrfrQkfiI5r7MAl-uKbmL1QxGdDDsr_yAZNPzA-RWxGXqR9tdCXtqA0H2G2f_EZjS63Lhrj2zF80ZfwYJc/s320/Dragons_Breath.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568429325432821698" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>Swanky Mom Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625913954104897859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-62267888322698731142011-01-30T11:18:00.001-08:002011-01-31T21:52:15.986-08:00Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! Monster Jam is Here!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.monsterjam.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 91px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUvw_Lp72UkRV1nbg8kmMQFjeyod1LHg0uGGwJe1DGe7uE_J34SW5c1sHndvamDOX-yBVgo4nZiqPYSM8mpMtFkEo6OLtg81IIopD3LBQo1DI-n0VoMusAW-wDoxUj991MfR6o/s320/index.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568063653715814386" border="0" /></a>Monster Jam is on tour, making it's next stop right here in Southern California. If you're looking for a family Valentine's Day date, look no further. Take the kids to the Anaheim Stadium Valentine's weekend for a show they'll never forget. Monster Jam will be in Anaheim on Saturday, February 12th. Youth tickets (ages 2-12) are just $10 and adults can save $5 using the discount code MOMMY.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.monsterjam.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTM-WOa60aqItPPfIJVFrh1eTw38gTyjrGcTelsF-Pn9oc4lJ5OAg2rg6ia5_jJEMpIUhxgjDQn5RbOgsb_zaRKtLlRGEW_2rDf_MyKVdxUlk310W0FaiAN-xq_x5HW5C2S508/s320/Grave%252520Digger%2525203_MJ_1_12_09.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568063774999713986" border="0" /></a><br />If you've already got plans on the 12th, don't worry, Monster Jam is coming to Los Angeles on February 19th with the same discounts.<br /><br />Tickets & Pit Passes can be obtained through <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&q=Monster+Jam+California&search.x=33&search.y=22">Ticketmaster</a>.<br /><br />Show Info for Both Nights<br />Show Time 7:00 pm<br />Total Access Pass 2:00-3:00<br />Pit Party 3:00-5:30 (pit pass required)<br /><br />Not a Southern California resident? Check out the <a href="http://www.monsterjam.com/Tickets/">US Tour</a>, Monster Jam is coming to a city near you too!<br /><br />See <a href="http://www.monsterjam.com/">www.monsterjam.com</a> for more details!<br /><br />On a side note, my family attended Monster Jam last year for the first time. I didn't really think I was a "Monster Jam" type of girl, but guess what? It was a blast! Definitely worth checking out. A fun family night.<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-19125751543199645112010-12-02T09:15:00.000-08:002010-12-02T09:47:11.461-08:00Great Gift Alert: Personalized Superstructs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.superstructs.com/index.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 52px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43zECeugOqUfssvrufv3pMUwp2F_5faPTuAzNVknBRZ72NJApuSvawJPTPnL4LS-9iBBjCBGl7RqEoY1Wa5G8UXug-SfzWS7LZBYWqiD5g0LGd4rTOJZq0UzEHlYVj0OD_YKU/s320/Superstructs_red-bluelogoLR.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546142819423003202" border="0" /></a><br />If Santa is looking for ideas, tell him to look no further. I've got a GREAT idea for him that your kids are sure to love. <a href="http://www.superstructs.com/index.html">Superstructs</a> are award winning construction toys that are designed for children ages 3 and up. Several different building kits are available, everything from <a href="http://www.superstructs.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=34">vehicles</a> to <a href="http://www.superstructs.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=65">fairy gardens</a>, you little ones can create architectural masterpieces by following the step by step directions or let their minds run free by letting their imaginations do the creating.<br /><br />Now, I know Santa likes to get personal gifts, so check out this great idea. Superstructs has a <a href="http://www.superstructs.com/index.html">custom kit</a> that they persona<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.superstructs.com/index.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6lDypfx94u-X-VA1CTcuMLrssbMVizeK-ySx4qKI7Sk7BchuSjoY3WKkZtFJMfVJPrK7glzz0tr2c8YTbHZ1nW-aLty9eejJfTBJ3QDtNNdDOBqmX3eQlkCH4jn1yiXB8TO_m/s320/feature_customkit2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546141537316833058" border="0" /></a>lize for the holidays. Ordering is very easy and incredibly fast. You simply follow the instructions on the site, choose three sets, choose the box cover that you like and it can be personalized with your child's name along with images of the three chosen kits for no additional cost. Orders are generally shipped within 24 hours, so door to door you're looking at just a few days! We chose the Jet, Forklift and Dune Buggy for our personalized kit and all three are awesome. The instructions are easy to follow, the pieces are sturdy, and the personalized storage box is a great way to keep everything together.<br /><br />Through January 31, 2011, Superstructs is offering an amazing deal: 40% off of their <a href="http://www.superstructs.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=35">Big Builder</a> set which is normally $41.95. This makes it just over $25, which is a steal for what you get. The Big Builder set includes 126 pieces and instructions on how to make a working fork lift, dump truck, crane, or utility truck. Pulleys, wheels, and characters are also included, so the possibilities are endless! Everything comes in a self contained cylinder, so no need to worry about storage. Really I don't know where you could find a better gift for under $25.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.superstructs.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=35#morepics"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5wv3eVHQKXCEUktE4LUnTgbrSOMDJEtc6HJzqRhBWn2oCjCdt-fHWewr8aGeVFAJWcHNfZquBvc6WlbS52NSGI2ni7sk20EiH6rpnNCUKitDqs-Xbgpat2FToVKoxM0ih-Wh/s320/0504-life.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546142054576742818" border="0" /></a><br />Visit the Superstructs site today and pick up a <a href="http://www.superstructs.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=35">Big Builder</a> for all of the little ones on your list. Use the coupon code <span style="font-size:10;"> </span><span style="color:red;">KQPPB5PB </span>for 40% off (code valid on Big Builder set only).<br /><br />***OH and another great thing about Superstructs? If an important piece ever goes missing, the company will replace it. For FREE! Gotta love that kind of customer service.<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-2719780936938692372010-11-23T17:07:00.000-08:002010-11-23T17:15:43.547-08:00Must See: Disney's Tangled Hits Theaters Tomorrow!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/tangled/#/home/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE74Evjnp2BeOZZ9seVBoEiNFMUvrtRr8-xKELKVQRu5tO86XFYR2ZnMTG7fm7_GGCIiwKkOjOOl4FOhphMOG_tPbYRxTHC-mh1tMRGDNC9Dg09lsXZ8OXBsHFDrNlIzAlEI3p/s200/Tangled-Images94154C01J_Simplified_TAN_Gold_Title_Finish_TT_v1_0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542917787178539954" border="0" /></a>
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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">What I really loved about the film was that it was the classic Rapunzel story with a twist.<span style=""> </span>It was not too “princessey” and there was a character for everyone to love.<span style=""> </span>Rapunzel’s spunk was adorable and she was so darn cute to look at.<span style=""> </span>Disney did a great job creating the perfect side kick for Rapunzel too.<span style=""> </span>Pascal the chameleon didn’t talk, but he didn’t need to, his actions spoke louder than words and he was really hilarious.<span style=""> </span>Mother Gothel, Rapunzel’s evil “mother” was a great villain, not too scary, just the right amount of creepy. <span style=""> </span>Flynn Rider is a classic “bad boy” but don’t you worry, Rapunzel straightens him out.<span style=""> </span>Without running anything I will say that the “Snuggly Duckling” pub scene was my favorite part of the movie.<span style=""> </span>I absolutely loved the pub thugs.<span style=""> </span>And to top it off, wait till you meet Maximus the horse.<span style=""> </span>Loved him too.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Honestly, I do think that this is one of best movies Disney has put out alone (in other words, not counting Pixar collaborations) over the past several years.<span style=""> </span>The music is great, the characters are fantastic, and the story is uplifting without too much fluff.<span style=""> </span>It’s a great watch for anyone, so gather the family and forget the Black Friday shopping.<span style=""> </span>Go see Tangled instead! </p> <p>
<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-21569824556993585012010-11-07T18:31:00.000-08:002010-11-07T18:47:19.830-08:00Disney on Ice: Let's Celebrate!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 92px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqi7gf_3kUciyQAc65Pi87um1-19EYg4B4hJ1gZu68WbQF0YRSUkFOvoZOaxkhLzA7homSyfKgBPBIqwAv4bQtZdYGBzkKkenKhSap0wYtIN_2Ai1iUB7e08l_oyWYpXtYE_JZ/s200/Lets+Celebrate+Logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537004515467854994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQeaZ8MMuSltDf4mtwQQXcVY6Ox84y9hL_66q0HYBz5br6sbTq8mGCjSGky2KOMhJEvIi9oaAV02A-6N5BTCqVbIFbo46mDq_lSSkv7adKODQK1tdZVuPgsSNkZ-NVXP34FR6/s320/Mickey+%26+Minnie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537004370027948306" border="0" /></a><br />Just in time for the holidays, <a href="http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/">Disney on Ice</a> is coming to Southern California and we've got a special discount for our readers! Just $48 for a family 4 pack on select showings of "Let's Celebrate."<br /><br /><a href="http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/">"Let's Celebrate"</a> is one colossal party on ice with all of your favorite Disney friends. Join Mickey and Minnie as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter, a royal Valentine's Day ball with the Disney Princesses, a Hawaiian Luau with Lilo and Stitch, a winter wonderland with Woody and Buzz, a Halloween Haunt with the Disney villains, and much much more! Bring the whole family to enjoy holidays, celebrations, and festivals from around the world, Disney style!<br /><br />All you have to do is use the special discount code "MOM." It's really that easy. Tickets can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&q=Disney+on+Ice&search.x=0&search.y=0">www.ticketmaster.com</a> or via phone at 1.800745.3000.<br /><br />Don't live in California? Visit the <a href="http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/">Disney on Ice site</a> and find a show near you!<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-64549596581488787652010-11-03T09:19:00.000-07:002010-11-03T09:45:49.517-07:00Coming Soon: Disney's Tangled<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/tangled/#/home/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYxKTeTn6_6zVsF9P4NEax9MRR3qF_RDUyyR_uQWt58YrF0FMt24PBarOvvpnYu2V86PScE9oxSzZEheFqJeKrAfTTUIRN5X0jibbht2f5GkHJnrXQ1cAkEy3tnW_M8sPKZRg/s320/Tangled+logo+J60A-rev2_final+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535360607628317858" border="0" /></a><br />Who's excited for Disney's 50<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> animated film, <a href="http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/tangled/#/home/">Tangled</a>? Debuting on November 24, 2010, my family can't wait! To celebrate, we've got a fun little giveaway for you. Visit the <a href="http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/tangled/?int_cmp=dcom_tan_WDSMP_dcom_charaport_thumb_PS_Intl#/home/">Tangled site</a> and e-mail heather@swankymoms with the name of the character you're most excited to meet. I can't wait to meet <a href="http://adisney.go.com/disneypictures/tangled/?int_cmp=dcom_tan_WDSMP_dcom_charaport_thumb_PS_Intl#/characters/pascal/">Pascal</a> the chameleon!<br /><br />The 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> person will receive a prize package from Disney consisting on 3 Different Tangled t-shirts and some Tangled Silly Bands, fun!<br /><br />For Tangled coloring sheets, activities and facts, click <a href="http://media-file.net/8/tangled/tangledfamily.html">here</a>.<br />Check out the movie's preview <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8mF5sv7bKg">here</a>.<br />Become a fan of Tangled on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Facebook</span> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/DisneyTangled">here</a>.<p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >RAPUNZEL</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" > may h</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >ave lived her entire life locked in</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >side</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" > a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">hidd</span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >en tower, but Rapunzel is no damsel in distress. The </span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >girl w</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" ><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ith</span> the 70 feet of g</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >olden hair is an energetic, inquisitive teenage</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >r who fills </span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >her days with art,</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" > books, and imagination. Rapunzel is full of curiosity about the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">outsid</span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >e </span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >world, and she can’t help but feel that her true </span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" ><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">dest</span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" ><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">iny</span> lies outside of the lonely tower walls. </span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >Rapunzel ha</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >s always obeyed Mother <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Gothel</span> by staying hidden away and keeping her magi</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >cal hair a secret… but wit</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >h her 18</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" ><sup><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">th</span></sup> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">birthda</span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >y just </span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;color:black;" >a day away, she is </span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >fed up with her sheltered life and ready for adventure. When a charming </span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >thief seeks refuge</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" > in her tower, Rapunzel defies <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Gothel</span> and </span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >seizes t</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >he opportunity to ans</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">wer</span> the call of the kingdom. With</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" > the unwilling Flynn Rider along for the journey</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >, Rapunzel leaves t</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >he tower for the first time, and begins a hilarious</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >, hair-raisin</span></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" >g journey that will untangle many secrets along the way.</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQa04sJp9F7_MAPbOdiMWcde9BVvWVs5_6wvLOs75ZWcv_01ZJdQRCB-EA0bqGkIonuLqV43FgSGwo6DhZcqpOlw19-2V85-vtaVQZbZFwBj68LE_ck7nmHMGcpeKBz8tEpV89/s1600/image004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTBjqBaUZ458cAYYhXtkYM5_uNSPpZ1-XxQ11fEmrYbGy6l8O_9ca_v7gH15YDIO7QFy-wOmTna39jaen5v8dBVEz1wFn1TeHKgxxdoafR6GD2BP2FhzeIqyLEV3Ar-0w2su7/s200/image003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535363462699565042" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:10;" ><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7WMx3f3h0EYiZRhm57AnI5-1es3DfAKe4wSlNVNeFrbvZF6wvBOpZ5WWMWfWg8FhUGiFPUnT_wX8_lgE_hhKyLEg7UI8-Br_uajgaiIesP5iqRJpDN7OWR5CJVsWpKeEnmFG/s1600/image001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7WMx3f3h0EYiZRhm57AnI5-1es3DfAKe4wSlNVNeFrbvZF6wvBOpZ5WWMWfWg8FhUGiFPUnT_wX8_lgE_hhKyLEg7UI8-Br_uajgaiIesP5iqRJpDN7OWR5CJVsWpKeEnmFG/s200/image001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535363207944081586" border="0" /></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-15007395172765016712010-09-28T11:27:00.000-07:002010-09-28T11:41:40.268-07:00Mickey's Magic Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXtcMYwZP0m3uNN3JxNamjutuAQy8RdKtN_xrIFjnkbD7673Tts3_fICjwcRYsd8GSqYU3KLD8yGMz7xc-spHfva6EoS6HUhLjBbaj1ZWTWWg_WvcuY4ZM4Rhesx-UkMd0Tqc/s1600/DSC04926.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXtcMYwZP0m3uNN3JxNamjutuAQy8RdKtN_xrIFjnkbD7673Tts3_fICjwcRYsd8GSqYU3KLD8yGMz7xc-spHfva6EoS6HUhLjBbaj1ZWTWWg_WvcuY4ZM4Rhesx-UkMd0Tqc/s320/DSC04926.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522036384529277218" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This past Saturday my family was treated to a performance of <a href="http://www.disney.go.com/disneylive/mickeysmagicshow/">Mickey's Magic Show</a> which is currently touring the US! We went to a matinee performance in the late afternoon which was great because it didn't keep us out too late and we still had time to grab some dinner afterward! <br /><br />The show itself has a little something for everyone. All of the Disney favorites participate in the show, you've got Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald as well as favorite princesses like Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle and even Alice in Wonderland was there with some fun friends! What we really enjoyed was that each magic trick focused on a different character. I have to say, Jasmine's was the coolest, but I am not going to ruin it for you! My boys really enjoyed seeing the "saw someone in half" act as well as the "shooting out of a cannon" piece. The show was about 90 minutes long with a 20 minute intermission, so little ones could get up and stretch halfway through.<br /><br />For more information on when Mickey's Magic Show will be touring near you, visit their <a href="http://www.disney.go.com/disneylive/mickeysmagicshow/">official site</a>! Tickets to this event would make a great gift for the Disney fan in your life. The tour goes through April 2011, so check it out.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirOfAXWPTt-axxT6LFlpFVIREEloJuiqaL7XKWOnJeGZBJsiUJ246dC39ODHA6v-3Dz9xuwSyZSnNfVM_PWAKQQfQ27b5PCHw7lg4mCozXhc9LCGXxQXrP7qQO82vKAnt05kw6/s1600/DSC04931.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirOfAXWPTt-axxT6LFlpFVIREEloJuiqaL7XKWOnJeGZBJsiUJ246dC39ODHA6v-3Dz9xuwSyZSnNfVM_PWAKQQfQ27b5PCHw7lg4mCozXhc9LCGXxQXrP7qQO82vKAnt05kw6/s200/DSC04931.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522036079700982466" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-4945904285450975422010-08-30T17:20:00.003-07:002010-08-31T17:16:07.254-07:00Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhRWCDmn3eTCM3QTjEwHI3UPL4FEJDvEM5HY4tMzJMWCdqdpeNQTekh5yhrclz7akV28P_l_CfvTmbGKZ_MauiY9bASx7Dpdr9tM8fEJlnPLIlaeLJsFBsgCfUEmLtC3HWCSK/s1600/Disney+Live%21+Mickey%27s+Magic+Show+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhRWCDmn3eTCM3QTjEwHI3UPL4FEJDvEM5HY4tMzJMWCdqdpeNQTekh5yhrclz7akV28P_l_CfvTmbGKZ_MauiY9bASx7Dpdr9tM8fEJlnPLIlaeLJsFBsgCfUEmLtC3HWCSK/s320/Disney+Live%21+Mickey%27s+Magic+Show+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511364234761249666" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:12;">Looking for a fun event to take the family to? Disney Live! presents <a href="http://www.disney.go.com/disneylive/mickeysmagicshow/">Mickey’s Magic Show</a> is on tour making stops all over the US. Swanky Moms has a special offer for you that can save your family $3 on each ticket purchased using the discount code "MOM" at Ticketmaster.com, retail locations, theater box offices, or by phone at 1.800.745.3000. Tickets start at just $20, so with the MOM discount, it's just $17 a person. This would make a great birthday, holiday, or "just because" gift for the Disney fans in your life. Visit the Disney Live! <a href="http://www.disney.go.com/disneylive/mickeysmagicshow/">Mickey's Magic Show site</a> today to find out when the tour is in your area.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:12;">If you live in Southern California, act quick, the shows are just around the corner.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">THOUSAND OAKS </span></span></b></strong><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;"><br /><strong><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span>Fred <span>Kavli</span> Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza </span></span></b></strong></span></span></b><strong><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;">(2100 E. Thousand Oaks, 91362)</span></span></b></strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Friday, September 24 – 3:00pm & 6:00pm</span></span><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><strong><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span>LONG BEACH</span></span></b></strong><br /><strong><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;"><span>Long Beach Terrace Theater</span></span></b></strong></span></span></b><strong><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;"> (</span></span></b></strong><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;color:black;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black;">300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802-4825</span></span><strong><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal;">)</span></span></b></strong><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Saturday, September 25 – 3:30pm & 6:30pm<br />Sunday, September 26 – 12:30pm</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;color:black;" ><span style="color:black;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="font-family:FuturaLT-Bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="font-family:FuturaLT-Bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;color:black;" ><span style=";font-size:12;color:black;" > </span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-23354212633285755792010-08-17T16:12:00.007-07:002010-08-17T17:31:29.049-07:00EcoAquarium from Wild Creations: Pets WITHOUT Mess!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wildcreations.com/index.php"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 32px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0Gl-OTTIQWI5rMWRO2EED6jO9zaVzsuXimFbPm21pU4_BYDBtsgJL_gyaynZrYfR773q_tz4esJ1ADF7OpRbVE5SCWPxu_d9-HBeIf9gTvbSeGeQeG0thDInloDuCEWxgcPc/s200/wildcreations-logo-off.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506527888902505474" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://72.34.60.137/%7Ewildcrea/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=35&Itemid=122"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8nqb0Ve1RGlBvMYrT7qzCwhU0xxPEPDOY-Ql4KomKE7Ow6MiLgq216kSOSJvf2SwzcfSfTJg4zDRWBuwRdncuNULhkHY4zvFz7nqV8sAL3M0RhIqjpcL_8PV9Vp1uqTio4_iD/s320/e8150e33861644f239523e0147e969ba.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506523040806513954" border="0" /></a><br />We've all heard it before, "Mommy, Can I have a (fill in the blank) for a pet?" Whether you gave in with a yes, or denied your precious little one their own baby goat, pony, piglet or elephant. Here is a pet you can say YES to!<br /><br />Wild Creations has come up with the <a href="http://72.34.60.137/%7Ewildcrea/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=35&Itemid=122">EcoAquarium</a>, a self contained mini aquarium with all you need to house the two miniature African Dwarf Frogs that it comes with. The best part about it (other than the cuteness of the teeny tiny frogs)? NO MESS and very little (seriously almost none) maintenance.<br /><br />Now, you might be wondering how the frogs arrive. I was wondering that myself. You do need to make sure you are around close to delivery time, but really, this is the hardest part of the whole process. If you know it's not an option to be home during mail delivery, have it shipped to Grandma's house, a friend who you know is home during the day or even to your work! The frogs come in a box with all of the other supplies, but they are in air filled bags with water. So, it is crucial that they are let out as soon as possible. A few hours doesn't hurt them, I think mine were on the front porch for about 2 or so hours. AND due to the summer heat, there are cooling packs in the box, so they won't overheat.<br /><br />As soon as we got home and saw the box on the front porch, I knew what it was, so we immediately cracked everything open and built a cute little home for our new friends, Hoppy and Jumpy (I know, very unoriginal, but it's what my boys chose). The instructions are more than easy to follow, layer the rocks, add the bamboo and "crystal" and fill with spring water (bottled water). Once it's all set up, introduce the slimy cuties to their new abode. The kit comes with a year's supply of feeding pellets. Each frog gets two pellets two times a week.<br /><br />Here's the kicker though. Cleaning the aquarium is only necessary every 3 months! Moms, that's just 4 times a year. Because Wild Creations has conditioned their "living gravel" the aquarium cleans itself. The gravel acts as a natural biological filter turning excess food and waste into nutrients that are used by the bamboo plant. The plant in turn provides the oxygen for the frogs. The living gravel also removes ammonia so that the water doesn't become dirty and toxic. Oh harmonious nature!!!!<br /><br />We have had our froggies for a few weeks now and both are doing great. The aquarium looks just as clean as the day we put it together, and it sits in our kitchen for everyone to see. The EcoAquarium would make the perfect gift for anyone on your shopping list. I think it's a really fun "grown up" gift too, perfect for an office desk. Or, if you are a family "on the go" and don't really have time for pets, this is the perfect solution. The kids will be proud pet owners and parents don't have to worry about pet sitters or daily maintenance.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://72.34.60.137/%7Ewildcrea/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=35&Itemid=122">Wild Creations site</a> today and have your froggies in the next few days. What a fun family surprise this would be!<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-57579087204944006432010-07-20T15:27:00.006-07:002010-07-20T15:47:54.775-07:00Let the Funundrum Begin!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ticketmaster.com/"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjW2xT29PrqC_b31TFGj4lt6hbMSBIDxf67EDiee9Zz-j1b7FL38SPQDB-vE89xaY6JTGjkbxrqWfcm6qxNzJmyRjCmCwECalppMaF9g1LYjg996I5YoIHRnIhyphenhyphenbYc13NYzgeE/s400/MOM+Ticket+Discount.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496121790660521778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />The Greatest Show on Earth is coming to Orange County, California! Come to the Honda Center between July 28<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> -Aug. 8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> and soak in the fun of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Barnum's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Funundrum</span>. There is a show time to fit any schedule with many day and evening shows available.<br /><br />This will be an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">unforgettable</span> family experience! I attended the circus last year with my family and can't wait to return for some more fun. Don't miss out, it only comes once a year!<br /><br />Use the code word "MOM" by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at <a href="http://ticketmaster.com/">Ticketmaster.com</a> and get an additional savings of $4 off each ticket price (excluding Circus Celebrity, Front Row, and VIP seats.)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>Swanky Mom Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625913954104897859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-41956575254289171762010-06-22T10:47:00.004-07:002010-06-22T11:01:17.861-07:00Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Celebrate Summer with FUNundrum<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTkHUptfNDqDxUqFzUoYv8bxcYJPCtzFZZVopS6BOmkSEYgMs8wWGwh1EEH_kkiBPsFQKesbh-sL4UWVEOY93LhY5nBhM8-CTf5I81O1PldRNpDT5LL0kvQTxUT9VZVGVV68O/s1600/BL143443_Anaheim_Flyer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTkHUptfNDqDxUqFzUoYv8bxcYJPCtzFZZVopS6BOmkSEYgMs8wWGwh1EEH_kkiBPsFQKesbh-sL4UWVEOY93LhY5nBhM8-CTf5I81O1PldRNpDT5LL0kvQTxUT9VZVGVV68O/s400/BL143443_Anaheim_Flyer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485659613034880146" border="0" /></a><br />Attention Southern California Families, this summer marks the 200<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> anniversary of the great showman P.T. Barnum. The circus is coming to town and Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey are celebrating by offering a special "MOM" discount to all of our readers. You can choose from a few different discounts. Select dates offer packages for $48 for a family of 4 (ask for the Family Four Pack Offer) or you can get $4 off individual tickets on select shows. Tickets can be purchased directly through <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search&q=circus&search.x=0&search.y=0">Ticketmaster</a> or by calling 1.800.745.3000.<br /><br />To redeem, use the discount code "MOM"<br /><br />Don't live in Southern California? Visit the <a href="http://www.ringling.com/">Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey</a> site to see when the circus will be in your area.<br /><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-35569319691955961332010-06-15T15:42:00.003-07:002010-06-15T15:49:04.340-07:00SWANKY SALE ALERT: Vincent Shoes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.vincentshoestore.us/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPKo6Di730OItNmJqM3bbVUbdVime-KjPIraACw9RRBUI0VChSHHt3W1-EBB4C_KdCSvqQLfnUbOEgpVswB20J6qtsbbr91QVvU733HaQNeXWHmD0p9AwCphMw1v-Kpf5Is_a/s320/vs0064-sale.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483136211303364786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.vincentshoestore.us/shop/index.cfm?modelid=8"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqWrr2Ey13GpRuiskJDF4GaKJnQo9Bi9Ufi4isAZ8OSD5ADbjDC14LNG7zjBkU4drIe4uGFpSiFNUc3lbghx_DEIHgCFD6UVOSXwt0DOxmZosWlH1nZt99BdEGWVpsg834WdqF/s320/Vincent-Betty.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483135724672744834" border="0" /></a><br />Vincent Shoes have been a Swanky Moms favorite for years now. They're cute, stylish, on sale! Visit Vincent's <a href="http://www.vincentshoestore.us/shop/index.cfm?onsale=1">Summer Sale</a> and save up to 75% off on certain styles. I've been eyeing these cute "Betty" shoes, too bad I have two boys.... Shop now, styles and sizes are limited.<br /><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-42342729890656061852010-06-10T18:31:00.003-07:002010-06-10T18:54:01.839-07:00Father's Day Fun with "Handy Dad"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.amazon.com/Handy-Dad-Awesome-Projects-Dads/dp/081186958X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276219825&sr=8-1"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7219F9Zv7vbVe0pyBGRiFJoWgoEGQLIBWI9-8oeMVV51YaBoOYxLHA8Nsu7TIg5uP5_iRdpuB7d6ZC7GXTO5hwzJ2vqxax83B3ipYaZtXE4tYN7KLuRa6i0AIo8-Vb8pJSh3/s400/9780811869584_norm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481328244384865746" border="0" /></a><br />Looking for a fun little gift for Dad from the kids this Father's Day? Check out <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Handy-Dad-Awesome-Projects-Dads/dp/081186958X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276219825&sr=8-1"><span style="font-style: italic;">Handy Dad</span></a> by Todd Davis, host of HGTV's show Over Your Head. This super fun book is filled with projects that dad and his "helpers" can make together. There are 25 projects in the book that range from the super easy to the super complex.<br /><br />I love that each project has its own difficulty level and tells you how much time will be involved. Detailed supply lists are included and the illustrations are fabulous. There are 4 "easy" projects: lava lamp, paper airplane, water pressurized rocket & a good ol' fashioned slip and slide. The "afternoon projects" are a little more complex. These range from a rope swing to tie dying and a water balloon launcher. And then there are the awesome "weekend projects" which look to be pretty serious, but also completely do-able. My boys really want to make the zip line and the bike jump!<br /><br />Since we are holding onto this book for Father's Day, my boys and I have been secretly checking out all of the cool projects. They've been asking me daily if they can give it to Dad early so they can get started on their slingshots! I know this book will be a hit and can't wait to see what projects they'll dive into.<br /><br />Got girls? Don't you worry, there are plenty of projects for everyone. There is a great dollhouse project as well as a pattern for some really cute angel wings. I do have to say though, that most of these projects are very unisex and perfect for the whole family to be involved in.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Handy-Dad-Awesome-Projects-Dads/dp/081186958X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276219825&sr=8-1">Amazon</a> today and order your copy in time for Father's Day.<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-75409932135921707572010-06-07T21:03:00.008-07:002010-06-09T12:01:30.004-07:00Know a Mini Philanthropist? Check Out The Barnum Award<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lqC2hrJUo0jCD6lLZplO4MnrEO7M1L4zTNaG_OMhDtl_5GSrR0KV-BI8TqF0spD2FlWmqfQLoFTexpGtC2WV8BNdbG7k5ypRvKtWb-MlEu4p418Lu2Yr9vSHjXuDkAv255n7/s1600/The+Barnum+Award.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lqC2hrJUo0jCD6lLZplO4MnrEO7M1L4zTNaG_OMhDtl_5GSrR0KV-BI8TqF0spD2FlWmqfQLoFTexpGtC2WV8BNdbG7k5ypRvKtWb-MlEu4p418Lu2Yr9vSHjXuDkAv255n7/s320/The+Barnum+Award.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480850723841498194" border="0" /></a><br /><b><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"></span></b> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">Live in Southern, California? The circus is coming to town and nominations are currently being accepted for “The Barnum Award.” The Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey circus is on a Southland search to honor three stand-out kids who are making a difference in our community. Nominate a child between the ages of 8-14 who is demonstrating the entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of P.T. Barnum. Nominating is easy, by answering a few brief questions on the online application at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.thebarnumaward.com" target="_blank">www.thebarnumaward.com</a>. First, second, and third place winners will receive cash prizes to continue their service. The award ceremony will be on opening night at the Honda Center, </span><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">July 28<sup>th</sup>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:100%;">Keep an eye on the Swanky Moms Blog! We will be putting up some special ticket discount information next week! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:11;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-90737257931253969972010-06-02T22:04:00.011-07:002010-06-03T07:19:20.955-07:00Turn Those Mole Hill Math Skills into Mountainous Ones!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.zilliogames.com/product/index.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 107px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0XEaT-DmM51vQ39nRh0juIdfRWx1iFoOW2_erUjUGySG7HDoNHyqBAS0Gvsd5ZE2fDGDRPGFEm1m7tQzz1WisfthLscKKQF_Qp_FX4O3As-2nSlmMY7JB6weDG3bLzvfk6_7/s200/logo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478426378207843490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.zilliogames.com/product/index.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uGhiMwUQD5sR5Q8X2zjLLjqh5gag9pW2bJA2cfIo3KF8-hUTZB8NXDB76P_zlhtg-zHsAbV_SXp3OkYhqmi7-Vvprork0yqn9iy3-ohMAYpE9eVd98uUU0Xj7PbuDtIzMdyU/s320/Miniwithtokens.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478426219943872002" border="0" /></a><br />From the minute I saw it's name, I was intrigued by the <a href="http://www.zilliogames.com/index.html">Zillio</a> math system. The teacher in me went straight to the website for more information and the mom in me cheered when I realized that it's not just for the classroom. We received two products for review, the Zillio <a href="http://www.zilliogames.com/product/index.html">Mini Mountain</a> and the <a href="http://www.zilliogames.com/product/index.html">2D Playground</a>. Both items went above and beyond my expectations. What surprised me most though, was that fact that as soon as I took it out of the box, before I read any directions, my six year old was spitting out multiplication facts. "Mommy, look, four threes is twelve, five threes is fifteen." And he just kept spinning the mountain while spitting out math facts. All the while understanding the concept of multiplication, not just memorizing the facts. This went on for at least 30 minutes straight and during this time I really saw a "light bulb" moment. My little kindergartner knew how to multiply and understood that it was the "opposite" of division; and this was all on the first day.<br /><br />It wasn't until a few days later that I had a chance to read the manual and learn about the different games and activities that could be played with the Mini Mountain and the 2D Playground. I was really amazed by how many different concepts are covered: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, number lines, fractions, and ratios. Some games are simple, some much more complex, but the great thing about the games is the fact that you can choose the one that best fits the needs of your child. Some games are individual some are collaborative, some games can be modified for different ability levels and some should be played with players of similar mathematical abilities. The Zillio website has a great <a href="http://www.zilliogames.com/games/index.html">page</a> explaining the games by age.<br /><br />Unfortunately, most children experience the "summer slide" and lose much of what they learned during the school year. Teachers often spend up to 2 months reteaching students skills that were learned the previous school year. With Zillo products, parents can help their children (and their teachers) keep up to par in math while having fun in the process.<br /><br />Good news for moms! <a href="http://www.zilliogames.com/index.html">Zillio</a> has lowered their prices just in time for summer. The Mini Mountain is on sale for $69.95 and the 2D Playground is just $24.95. I do have to say that my household preferred the Mountain over the Playground, it's much more tactile and interesting for little ones. Zillio products are recommended for ages 4 to 94, so there's something for everyone. Grab Grandma and brush up on those math skills!<br /><br /><br />SWANKY GIVEAWAY!<br />Visit <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.zilliogames.com">www.zilliogames.com</a> and be the 20th person to e-mail heather@swankymoms.com with the name of one of the games you can play with Zillio. The winner will get to choose a Mini Mountain or 2D Playground!!!! Winner must have a US shipping address.<br /><br />Become a fan of Zillio on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zillio-Games/334634778140?ref=search&sid=jYqDsFHBsR2OMCPAnnqKrw.3595980000..1&v=wall">Facebook</a>, I did!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.zilliogames.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWVW2NB-iIMSzd0aZtK1XvmrBOaBOqJf6qJwMEMxWlvJj_Kjv6FEsuHz595CfphYlnEs6GXHTNHuzKFVS6mk6P1LrMbZ2oNf9N5Vx6iJBpkOT-HdN251mD-iRtIWmSBYZ5J03/s320/Picture26.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478426513819846882" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-31653857046544100522010-05-23T23:04:00.000-07:002010-05-23T23:04:41.960-07:00Parenting Advice To Combat the Terrible Twos (and Threes) | Hybrid Mom<a href="http://www.hybridmom.com/articles/family-parenting/parenting/parenting-advice-combat-terrible-twos-and-threes">Parenting Advice To Combat the Terrible Twos (and Threes) | Hybrid Mom</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, verdana, arial, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(104, 79, 64); line-height: 20px; "></span></p><p style="margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(104, 79, 64); font: normal normal normal 12px/normal tahoma, verdana, arial, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">I am a working single mother; my son is three years old. He's in a half-day Pre-Nursery program in the morning, and my mother takes care of him until I return from work in the evening. He is a hyeractive boy, and sometimes he behaves so badly: using bad words, throwing toys at the other children, etc. I give him my full attention when I'm home. How should I address his behavior--to make it stop for good? --Shehla</strong></p><p style="margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(104, 79, 64); font: normal normal normal 12px/normal tahoma, verdana, arial, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; ">Hello Shehla,<br /> <br />They say it's terrible twos but most often three years old can be the most difficult time, as your son is testing you. My daughter tried every ounce of my patience at that time as well, I just had to keep reminding myself that four is glorious.<br /> <br />Marva Collins has a couple of books that are amazing parenting resources. <em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Values-Lighting-Candle-Excellence-Practical/dp/078711040X/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1274460158&sr=8-1-fkmr0" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 182, 222); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ">Values: Lighting The Candle Within, A Practical Guide For The Family</a></em>, has been so helpful for me and for my husband. Marva's approach is using positive psychology even for punishments! She gives practical advice and examples that can be immediately applied in your life. We have it on audio and listen to it in the car. My daughter now knows that she is too wonderful and bright to be naughty. (And I do have to remind her all the time.)<br /> <br />It takes practice everyday to break the cycle. There are always trying moments when you or he are sick, tired, hungry, or lonely. Everybody has the potential to be patient and loving, including your child. It takes a child one million times of hearing something for it to take permanent effect in their behavior.<br /> <br />Think about how many times a day you are asking your child to chew with their mouth closed or put a napkin on their lap, say please, thank you, brush your teeth, etc. For your child every day is a new opportunity for you to be the best parent, they don't hold on to yesterday, don't bring it up. All you have to do is be the best person that you can be in every moment. <br /> <br />Tips:<br /> <br />1. Take a break--even if you put yourself on a time out when you lose it--your child will appreciate the break, too.<br />2. Make a list of 3-5 house rules--talk about them in weekly family meetings.<br />3. Listen to calming music.<br />4. Take a walk--when your little one is physically tired, they will be more relaxed--same goes for you.<br />5. Listen to Marva Collins she is AMAZING!</p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11568996051202558438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-91667394595769933842010-05-06T09:55:00.004-07:002010-05-06T10:29:25.550-07:00Celebrate The Great American Movie Night with Epson<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.epson.webengager.com/MM60/about/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeu9U_Gx59bBGMELaIdL9FIfCBTcOQabTLfwv7jiqVhO2wMpQEralDT21w36zjChgsH9AsrxyATJVvJWP_jx4kMF2vgDGrpfI5PfjG1TP6HxMAzYwQiE4TZHwW1NsgGJPFizj/s320/_imgBcontent-MM60tt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468207047836958274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://greatamericanmovienight.webengager.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDm15OpRwVbdELRsCZ4NSONQbLvhturv80SW_IJ6sHXm7SHxiZFYB5Yh767c-tgf8H8P7-v0H-nHX26tdL_FdULiWG63JBdXv-JRdBvK4U8P6ddY5o7mv8EqNuB1iFmWisihg/s320/_imgHeader-logo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468206242520374626" border="0" /></a><br />I have been in love with our <a href="http://www.epson.webengager.com/MM60/about/">Epson MovieMate</a> for a few years now. We use it constantly, especially in the summer, which unbelievably is right around the corner. Outdoor movie nights at our house are something that our friends and family look forward to and even put in requests for. It's simple, have everyone bring blankets and/or chairs, pop some popcorn, and plug in the MovieMate. Really, that's it.<br /><br />You may be thinking, no, that's not it. Home theatre systems are expensive. Well, guess what? The MovieMate is actually quite affordable and because it is a self contained unit the DVD player and speakers are built in, so really you need to buy just the one piece. Want one for free? From May 17-23 Epson is celebrating <a href="http://greatamericanmovienight.webengager.com/">The Great American Movie Night</a> by giving away <a href="http://greatamericanmovienight.webengager.com/contact-and-entry">a projector a day</a>. They are also holding a Makeover Your Backyard Sweepstakes where you can win $2500 to put towards a backyard theater makeover. To enter to win and to find out more information about The Great American Movie Night Sweepstakes, please visit their <a href="http://greatamericanmovienight.webengager.com/">official site</a>. There are also fun <a href="http://greatamericanmovienight.webengager.com/theme-ideas">t</a><a href="http://greatamericanmovienight.webengager.com/theme-ideas">heme ideas</a> for movie nights.<br /><br />Personally, my family has done several themes where our food and decor have matched the movie. We've done Star Wars, The Goonies, Monster's Inc., every Halloween we do The Nightmare Before Christmas and for Christmas we celebrate with Elf and How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Fun times!<br /><br />Side Note: As far as a screen goes there are many options. If you have a white wall outdoors you can use it, or a garage door, or even hang a sheet. We actually bought a pull down screen that we hang on the backside of our house.<div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-76881577012437544142010-04-19T09:29:00.006-07:002010-04-19T09:41:59.586-07:00Re-Usies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZQaupdr61ehDeEekV-o0qCbWl4djnOtEBCHsbgFMlCLSoYiEEuwvivv0iiKIEx5wo3_qptwmDXemBDokI6XPCJez2n-c3FkbtrB7kKxSBXzB_C3ve6W8GKxaxUW1swlxnq1H/s1600/Aaarrgghh+%28Custom%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZQaupdr61ehDeEekV-o0qCbWl4djnOtEBCHsbgFMlCLSoYiEEuwvivv0iiKIEx5wo3_qptwmDXemBDokI6XPCJez2n-c3FkbtrB7kKxSBXzB_C3ve6W8GKxaxUW1swlxnq1H/s320/Aaarrgghh+%28Custom%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461888499326079826" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.reusies.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=112&zenid=jtques8ngbsiov3137i9ce9co2">ReUsies</a>, made by Seattle green moms Karen and Becky, are reusable sandwich and snack bags which have been floating around our house for the last year. Still in great condition, we use them every day to pack Sara's lunch and take in the car for snacks. Now you can save money and the environment by ReUsing your <a href="http://www.reusies.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=112&zenid=jtques8ngbsiov3137i9ce9co2">ReUsies</a>. Love your Mother, Earth. Get your sweet and sassy <a href="http://www.reusies.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=112&zenid=jtques8ngbsiov3137i9ce9co2">ReUsies here.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11568996051202558438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-55663732712220530312010-02-17T15:39:00.014-08:002010-02-17T19:45:09.640-08:00Pamper Yourself with a Pedi-tote<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAgKBuNjefs6yFj_gL_8yKz5Pw8Uf7BdHdarhxw39wI6p33gylmPvysQ2D4swfuwAPXoN_CWSp6R4BFvjRYheYjnztcKaFThSQK61AcfluPtZU3rKzmOWHeoHVlt7EM6zzTdD/s1600-h/PediToteJen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 340px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAgKBuNjefs6yFj_gL_8yKz5Pw8Uf7BdHdarhxw39wI6p33gylmPvysQ2D4swfuwAPXoN_CWSp6R4BFvjRYheYjnztcKaFThSQK61AcfluPtZU3rKzmOWHeoHVlt7EM6zzTdD/s400/PediToteJen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439377723689608962" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I am a woman who loves to get manicures and pedicures, but lately with all the news reports, hygiene has become a big concern for me. News reports were talking about how tools were not being cleaned properly and nail fungus and other diseases were being spread. While I trusted my nail salon, I was just never sure enough.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://bellesorelleinc.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Belle Sorelle Inc.</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> has resolved my worries in style, the Pedi-tote! The Pedi-tote is a fashionable bag with everything you need for a visit to the nail salon. In attempt to meet nail salon hygiene standards many of the items I liked being used in my pedicures have been eliminated and replaced with disposable items that just don't work as well. The Pedi-tote has replaced my ziplock bag of a few personal items that I took with me, and made me the envy of the other ladies in the salon.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Pedi-tote comes complete with a true long lasting pumice stone, top quality stainless steal tools in a separate carry case, fashionable flip flops, while all being in a perfectly sized carrying drawstring tote. They have even included a key ring clip so you don't have to dig and mess up your manicure looking for your keys! Since bring my Pedi-tote with me to the salon, I have had the best manicures and pedicures I have had in a long time. I attribute them to the quality stainless steal tools and pumice stone. I always had tiny little hangnails after all of my manicures and I thought this was just, my horrible hands, but it was because of the quality of the tools being used by the salon. The stainless steal tools are sharper and of a higher quality than that of what the salon was using. Since bring the Pedi-tote with me, I no longer am having an issue of with hangnails or worry about hygiene!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Belle Sorelle means "beautiful sisters" in Italian. Co-founders Jen and Stacy have been long time friends and believe "a true friendship among women transcends into sisterhood". What a better way to spend time with friends than to get a manicure and pedicure together and bring along your Pedi-tote.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Visit </span><a href="http://bellesorelleinc.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">bellesorelleinc.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> and be the envy in your nail salon with your own Pedi-tote. As a special offer to our readers enter the word "polish" in the "special instructions to</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> merchant" and they will include a free bottle of nail polish.</span></div><br /><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRSWLfwgzOo6HRwjfIRroVt9i-CdofTu_JGZl99wCb8N5XF_x1jPcaauoWU16fOI25gajdSxwzh-ANLIC8bev619B6Uoqc9D77_Vzb-SO1I7wMsQQjScCJzs2Td0UzGLq85Fj/s320/Peditotetools.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439377247869003026" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkRSaXYRlA2o5m3SFd77T79UHBIq5YoY_cMxaSIZyeDG8zAzx61aIBxJDEqkPAcYxEpBOp9B0w9cVWKOyW1MAECotlvi4vBroDeuc-D7iBXj-PIVBVABuGD-d1IellrxAw4uP4/s320/peditotewithproducts.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439376086111318978" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>Swanky Mom Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625913954104897859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-86291791648131361362010-02-02T15:18:00.002-08:002010-02-02T15:23:11.614-08:00New Yorkers: Whine=No Thanks... Wine=Yes Please!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wine-expos.com/Wine/NY/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRa9Audr4-BceW0TRwLAW7RoDhG5nMbF6BTmIqxFzcarGEJ8WaiEXcYusJ6lTvNfoBEiHR8pdtJ2p0ECFZGacqjp6ij73V5G8zpB45zpUsX9OEfunmHeQSSekhcpIhl8fV0Hpb/s320/NY_hp_image1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433790594050625202" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:10;" >The <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">3<sup>rd</sup> Annual New York Wine Expo</span></b>, February 26<sup>th</sup> - 28<sup>th</sup> <i><span style="font-style: italic;">(28<sup>th</sup> for trade only),</span></i> is an opportunity to swirl and sip wines from around the globe. French wineries and vineyards will have a significant showing this year, and as always, attendees can continue to look forward to Italian, German, Australian, and South American favorites. Not to be missed of course, local New York, Oregon and California wines. In all, the Grand Tasting offers attendees a chance to sample more than 600 wines from over 170 winemakers from around the world. Attend the Expo not just for the sampling, but for the learning experience as well. To date, seminar presenters include Gloria Maroti Frazee and Leslie Sbrocco. The event is being held at the Javits Convention Center in New York.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" ></span></span><strong><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;font-family:Georgia;font-size:10;" >- Friday, February 26, 2010</span></span></b></strong><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Georgia;font-size:10;" >, </span></span></b><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:10;" >6:00 PM – 10:00 PM<br />- Saturday, February 27, 2010, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" > </span></span><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:Georgia;font-size:10;" >Save $10</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:10;" > on tickets purchased <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">before February 19, AND save an additional $10 when you use the code SWANKY at check out.</span></b><br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:10;" > </span><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:10;" >Friday admission: $75 in advance;<span style="color:blue;"><span style="color:blue;"> </span></span>Saturday admission: $85 in advance</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:10;" >Tickets can be purchased from the Web site: <a href="http://www.wine-expos.com/Wine/NY/" target="_blank">http://www.wine-expos.com/<wbr>Wine/NY/</a> </span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomheatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852362274961299900noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-75006143514030011922010-01-31T09:45:00.004-08:002010-01-31T11:04:46.925-08:00Loveable Madeline<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.amazon.com/soft-talking-madeline-doll/dp/b002p2rcjs"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdsGE1O75AgERGAaVSjm2wmZzCt_BesRVtcYvniJISNOR-sAXKyXffa9oP2DlW1MYT93lPJLtHj3Tt3Vj6CQGqPScUWZM7-LP68z05um9IGeakWrJIRQoRU1ABvuy0RPd2CbNt/s320/madeline+doll.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432977418295307762" border="0" /></a><br />Its time to introduce your daughter to the wonderful world of Madeline. Madeline's picture books are enjoyed by all ages for the cheerful humor and rhythmic story telling. The Caldecott Award winning books are tales that your child will enjoy reading over and over. Through Madeline's adventures they will travel all around France and learn about historic landmarks and the French culture.<br /><br />The Talking Madeline Doll is the perfect partner for your daughter to take along on these adventures. Squeeze Ma<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-8BqpV4p6QHpag2HJ2cd849sv5cZ1wOYiE7cqSAEY6P1cRdYwz_tCQSsHF_Rwj7XvxGwL1Z-fUrHu5fw_hWmXSP-N0CK_omEAGpjyppULTI_FsuXnSFNpn6MWeYh_wf8VogT/s1600-h/madeline-book.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 108px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-8BqpV4p6QHpag2HJ2cd849sv5cZ1wOYiE7cqSAEY6P1cRdYwz_tCQSsHF_Rwj7XvxGwL1Z-fUrHu5fw_hWmXSP-N0CK_omEAGpjyppULTI_FsuXnSFNpn6MWeYh_wf8VogT/s320/madeline-book.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432977524894274658" border="0" /></a>deline's right hand and listen to 4 different sayings in English. Your child can also learn a few sayings in French just by squeezing her left hand. This cuddly doll can become your child's dearest friend.<br /><br />The Talking Madeline Doll and books can be found online at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/soft-talking-madeline-doll/dp/b002p2rcjs">amazon.com</a>.<br /><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>Swanky Mom Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12625913954104897859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20074298.post-84490944423740917092010-01-28T10:21:00.000-08:002010-01-28T10:22:08.499-08:00Lunchbox Love for Kids<span style="color:#0000ff;"><u><img src="http://sayplease.com/sites/default/files/home_05_cropped.jpg" alt="" align="left" height="267" width="200" /></u></span> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Put a smile on your child’s face with Lunchbox Love note cards by Say Please. I think these are a fabulous idea. My boys love receiving their love notes from me. We too often go through each day without telling our kids how proud of them we are and how much we love them. Your child will appreciate and look forward to their Lunchbox Love note card each day. The notes also has interesting facts on the back of each note, so they are educational as well!</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Lunchbox Love note cards are now available at Michaels Stores and can be purchased in Volumes 1-8 with 10 notes in each set. Say Please also just released Lunchbox Love for Teens & Tweens, Birthday Boys, Birthday Girls, Girlfriends, People You Work With and Those You Appreciate! Start spreading the love!!</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">To find out more visit <span style="color:#0000ff;"><u><a href="http://www.sayplease.com/" class="western" target="_blank"><b>www.sayplease.com</b></a></u></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"> </p><br /><p><img class="centered" alt="post signature" src="http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/jennisajoy/BLOG%20DESIGN/ambersigcopy.jpg" /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.SwankyMoms.BlogSpot.com ~ keep you up to date with what's hip!</div>swankymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250780780645987332noreply@blogger.com3