Thursday, January 31, 2013

Hearts V-Day Gifts - Up to 80% Off!

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9 Creative Ways to Help Kids Say I Love You

9 Creative Ways to Help Kids Say I Love You by Susan Marcus

Got a tactile-learner? A kid who loves to dance? Or maybe your child really loves color? While every child has a constellation of Sensory Alphabet strengths (shape, color, movement and sound are just a few), your child probably has one or two that really stand out — that you notice in his or her artwork or in elements of his or her collections and activities. Valentine’s Day crafts provide ways for parents to nurture these strengths and help kids say I love you in fun creative ways. Below are craft ideas designed for each element of the Sensory Alphabet.

SHAPE: Is your child’s art always full of shapes? Cut out cookies! Make the process easier and faster by using dough from the grocery store refrigerator case. Find imaginative cookie cutters and combine shapes and words to say I love you in new ways.

SOUND: Let sound-oriented kids make a Valentine’s wind chime with metal, glass and wooden craft store finds. Throw in everyday household items like bowls and plates to create loving symphony. 

COLOR: Make "stained glass" cookies with color-loving kids, using bread stick dough. Shape it to make the "leading" on a cookie sheet topped with foil. Use crushed colored sugar candies in the spaces, cook at 350 degrees and let the candies melt. Let cool before peeling off the foil. Experiment with the colors and explore what else can represent love besides red.

MOVEMENT: Have your kids spell out the letters of “I Love You” with their bodies, and then take pictures. These can be used to create a sweet card or frame.

LIGHT: Appoint the light-loving child as the official photographer for holiday events. A lesson in digital app photo editing (PhotoPad is free for the iPad) or in designing digital slideshows or print-on-demand books puts this creative eye into action.

TEXTURE: Make a Valentine’s card that focuses on touch rather than sight. Use bows, ribbons, homemade tassels and other textured embellishments. Feathers and sponge-and-paint prints are fun to cover things with.

SPACE: For little builders, create a giant heart using recycled boxes wrapped in plain paper or Popsicle sticks. Decorate it with stickers, markers, doilies and colored paper. When it’s done create a set of keys, and have your child give them to family and loved ones.

RHYTHM: With your rhythm kid, fill small glass jars (such as baby food jars or small jelly jars) with a tablespoon of different shake-able items such as beans, rice, red-and-green beads, and metal washers. Decorate the lids with foil tied around the tops and stickers for patterns. Shake along to Valentine’s songs.

LINE: A linear thinker loves stories. Put him or her to work making handmade Valentine’s books using photos that tell a story about the great love stories in your family. Start with folded paper with a construction paper cover, hole-punched and tied with string or stitched down the center on the sewing machine for the binding. Matching a creative thinking strength to the right set of materials and a fun challenge can make it more fun -- and help your child build from his or her strengths.

By Susie Monday, educator and artist and co-author of The Missing Alphabet, A Parents’ Guide to Developing Creative Thinking in Kids, with Susan Marcus and Dr. Cynthia Herbert. http:/www.themissingalphabet.com.
 

NCP Homescan Panel

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Mona Melisa Designs *Giveaway*

Mona Melisa Designs offers their customers the most unique and customized children's growth charts, wall murals and name signs in the marketplace. By allowing customers to choose different color schemes to fit any room décor, add names to any of the growth charts or name signs and choose customized characters and features for each growth chart, wall mural or name sign, each child gets to display and own a unique masterpiece! Customers can choose from different hair, eye and skin colors for each character featured on their chosen piece of artwork and in this way, the artwork is special to each child who receives it.
We got the Transportation name sign for Callan, and I customized it to be all oranges and yellows to match his room! It turned out great! We love it! My readers will get 50% off any purchase on thewebsite with code: HOTW 113.

By Nieves Body Care

By Nieves is handmade natural body care made with super natural ingredients, sassy sincerity and apothecary style. Everything Good ~ Nothing Bad.
I got to try the Dabble Bag. This cute screen printed cotton bag includes a travel size Cloud of Protection and trial sizes of The Balm, Bath Salt, Face Fix and "C" Perfect Skin. Includes some sassy instructions to encourage the enjoyment of all five of the goodies. A great stocking stuffer or starter pack 'cuz sometimes a little dab'll do ya. I loved all the products. Perfect for trying something out. And awesome for travel! All packaged so cute! Love it!
 

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

3 Secrets of Successful Property Development

When you are someone who is invested in making sure that your property development process goes well, there are a few tips that you need to keep in mind. Property development is not easy. It is a long process that requires your full attention and a clear understanding of what you are doing. Whether you want to develop a commercial property or a residential property, there are a few important things for you to remember. These tips will help you stay on the right track as you work towards creating the property of your dreams.

Purpose

Before you start to develop any property at all, take a moment to come up with the purpose. It might sound a little silly to come up a mission statement for the property, but that is what you need to do. For example, if you are choosing to develop a set of shops for rent, consider a statement like, “I want to create a property that is accessible for small business owners who are invested in foot traffic, affordable rent and good shop displays.” Simply being able to pull together your thoughts in this way can keep you focused when choices and information are flying at you at top speeds. Figure out what you are developing your property towards, and whenever you get overwhelmed, go back to your basic goal and work out from there.

Research Is Key

At the end of the day, there is no substitute for good old fashioned research. For example, research will tell you more about the property and why it has stood empty or undeveloped. When you want to renovate a series of shops, for example, it is worth asking why the shops failed in the first place. You may find that the location is a problem or that the area is not very safe. These are not things that you will necessary find out simply by looking at the specifications on a piece of paper. Instead, take a day to visit the location and to simply walk around. Doing this allows you to learn more about the property than you would have otherwise.

Investigate Your Competitors

Once you have a goal in mind for your property, make sure that you consider other properties in the same niche. Enter other store setups that are similar to what you want to create and take some mental notes. You never know when you are going to run into a feature that would not have occurred to you, and even seeing real messes can tell you more about what you do and do not want to do. This might take some time, but at the end, it is completely worth whatever effort you put into it. If you are looking into property development, think about what that means. You have sole responsibility for making a property thrive, whether you intend to manage it yourself or you intend to sell it off. The things you do at the beginning stages will echo throughout the project, so consider how you are planning to move forward.
 

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February Photo A Day Challenge

Here are the prompts for February if you plan on doing the Photo Challenge. I did not do so good in January, but plan to do better in February! Let me know if you do this on your blog so I can check it out!
 

A Few Great Coupons



 

FTD Valentine's Day

Save up to 25% on flowers and gifts. Same day, last-minute delivery available, including holidays and Sundays. Designer bouquets, luscious chocolates and elegant decor from the brands you know and trust - Ghirardelli, Vera Wang, Godiva, Mrs. Fields, Better Homes and Gardens, Starbucks, Baccarat, Build-a-Bear, Waterford, and more!
 

Purex Crystals For Baby *Giveaway* 3 Winners

Purex’s popular line of Purex Crystals now includes a product made specifically for babies. Purex Crystals for Baby is the newest member of the Purex Crystals family and was developed with babies’ gentle skin in mind. Now you can add long-lasting freshness to your baby’s laundry! Add Purex Crystals for Baby with your laundry detergent and take snuggle time to a whole new level of cozy!

Enter the Welcome to the World Sweepstakes! To celebrate the launch of Purex Crystals for Baby, Purex will be hosting the Welcome to the World Sweepstakes. One lucky grand prize winner will win $1,000 and 250 second place winners will receive a free bottle of Purex Crystals for Baby.

How do you keep your baby's clothes fresh without concerns about their sensitive skin or damage to their clothes? The answer is Purex Crystals for Baby.
 

NiaPads *Giveaway*

Niapads - Niacinamide face cleansing pads are an effective and simple way to keep acne away. Just place a pad on the pimple and watch it fade away. Lavender Oil helps prevent skin drying. Niacinamide pads are also known as Vitamin B3 pads or Nicotinamide pads. Works on body acne too. Niacinamide also helps diminish skin-hyperpigmentation (acne scars).
 These are great. They work for both men and women, young and old! And it is super easy! And it really does work!
 

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

VinylDisorder In Loving Memory Decals


When a loved one passes, you want to be able to remember that family member, friend, or even pet. You can remember their personality in so many ways with custom in loving memory car decals. Commemorate and never forget a loved one that meant so much to you with Vinyl Disorder's customizable In Loving Memory car window decals. Looking to commemorate a member of the armed forces? They have various all American flag In Loving Memory car decals to represent any branch of the military. All of the In Memory of Car Decals come with the option of adding the name, date, and a personal comment as well.

We got the image you see above for our sweet baby boy Mason. It is gorgeous! Just perfect!
  
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50% Off Valentine's Gifts At Abe's Market

Valentine's Day Sale 2013! Valentine's Day: gifts for him, her, and for a romantic night in! Wow, we can celebrate Valentine's Day, and a very romantic night in, at a discount! Abe's Market is offering up to 50% discount on - natural gifts for men - natural gifts for women - natural gifts for a romantic night-in: candles, etc. - chocolates! Order now by clicking on:

 

Parents' Opinions Matter

If you are expecting your first child, we want to hear from you! As a member of our online survey panel, you help to shape the baby product world. Plus, each month you have the opportunity to win one of three prizes: $100, $75, or $50! The more surveys you complete, the more chances you have to win! Visit us today to join. We can't wait to learn from you!
 

Fresh Ideas by Morning Star Farms

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Super Bowl Coupons Extravaganza!

Superbowl Snacks - So You Can Keep the Fans Happy! What's YOUR Favorite Snack?
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Buy 2 Large DIGIORNO Pizzas, Get any ONE free - When you can't wait for delivery, have something close to delivery--right in YOUR freezer!
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$1.00 off Two (2) DOVE Chocolate Large Bars - Oh, chocolate, how I love thee!
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Clean-up for the Super Bowl
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More Super Bowl Snacks
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More Super Bowl Snacks 
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Then, there's this...
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Peter Pan DVD *Giveaway*

Now more sensational than ever with digitally restored picture and brilliant high-definition sound! Bid your cares goodbye as Wendy and her brothers embark on fantastic adventures with the hero of their bedtime stories…Peter Pan! With faith, trust and Tinker Bell’s pixie dust, Peter teaches them how to fly and leads them to the “second star to the right” and beyond…to Never Land!
 

Monday, January 28, 2013

York Photo Valentine's Mug For $1

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They offer high-quality hotel supplies and catering supplies. They provide services and products for those people or businesses looking for more....Value.....Attention.....Rest & Relaxation.......

At PeachSuite, they strive to provide more products and more services with more value and more options. Further, they endeavor to impress upon each and every customer that they present the best comprehensive solution in the marketplace. They deliver more. PeachSuite is looking to help hotels, motels, and resorts as well as consumers find out about the products and services that they offer to major hotel chains, restaurant chains, and consumers looking for professional quality cookware, catering supplies, and room in a box services.
 

Awesome Hair Finds

Esha Natural line from Esha Girl - Unruly hair and frizz don’t stand a chance when indulging in this terrific collection. It’s a one-stop s...