April 12, 2009
· Filed under Contests
The KCLS (King County Library System) is holding a Library Card Contest for Kids and Teens.
Entries must be submitted from April 1 to April 30, 3009. You can submit your entry electronically or print out a submission form on the KCLS website. Winners will be announced Mary 29, 2009. Winners will be selected by a panel of children’s and teen librarians and other KCLS staff. Each winner will receive a $100 gift card to Barnes and Noble.
“You don’t have to paint like Picasso to enter this contest- amateur artists, this is your chance to be recognized! Elementary, middle school and high school students are encouraged to submit designs for a new KCLS library card. Three winners, one from each age group, will have their design featured on a library card and also will win a prize!”
There are three levels of competition:
- Elementary, Grades 3 and up
- Middle School/Junior High
- High School
April 12, 2009
· Filed under Education, Parks
A guided nature walk called “Nosy about Nests” is being hosted by a naturalist from the Lewis Creek Family Programs at the Lewis Creek Park in Bellevue on Saturday, April 25, 2009, from 10-11 am.
This is a great opportunity to take your kids (6 yrs and up) for a walk in this beautiful park to look for nests. Each person will make a nest of their own to bring home. Cost is $7/person. To register, call 425-836-2697 or email info@naturevision.org.
Lewis Creek Park
5808 Lakemont Blvd SE
Bellevue, WA
April 12, 2009
· Filed under School Aged Kids' Resources
A couple of my friends have raved about these online chore, behavior and study charts for kids ages 5-15. It’s a safe, interactive way for your kids to earn Handipoints and have fun while getting their chores done.
Here’s a little description from the Handipoints website.
In addition to powerful parenting tools for creating Chore, Behavior, and Study Charts, Handipoints features HandiLand, a safe virtual world where kids adopt their own cartoon cat, play games and watch movies. Free members can upgrade to the Cool Cats Club to unlock special clothes, furniture, and games. Great for kids from 5 to 13, Handipoints helps teach kids how to work and save for fun virtual rewards.
Find out more at www.Handipoints.com
April 12, 2009
· Filed under Education, New baby resources, Recipes
My husband just found this website and I thought I should pass it on to you. As a mom, I spend a lot of time and energy thinking about what is going into my toddler’s belly. I wonder, “Is he getting a balanced meal?”, or “Is he eating too much/too little?”, or “Should I be giving him certain types of food to enhance his brain development?”.
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April 12, 2009
· Filed under Day Care, Sports
Dizzy’s Tumblebus offers an awesome program called Drop & Go on weekdays for kids 2-6 years old in Bellevue, WA. This is a great way for moms to get a bunch of errands done during the day all the while knowing your little one is having an awesome time jumping and tumbling their boundless energy away!
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April 12, 2009
· Filed under Birthday Party Ideas
We will be adding a new feature to this website soon that will include a list of unusual birthday party ideas. This A Whistle Stop Birthday Party idea is one of my personal favorites and will probably be used for our son’s next birthday party. Here is a little description from the Northwest Railway Museum’s website:
“Ride a vintage train to Snoqualmie Falls and back. Have your party in a railway baggage car or at a picnic table on the depot grounds. Receive an engineer’s hat for the birthday child and railway-fun goodie bag for all child-aged party goers.”
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April 11, 2009
· Filed under Education, New baby resources, Parenting Workshops
I can’t say enough about this book and the good it did for our own sleeping situation. Here’s your opportunity to listen as Elizabeth Pantley, the author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution, teaches you real-life skills that will help you all sleep better.
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April 11, 2009
· Filed under Education, New baby resources, Parenting Workshops
Dr. Michelle Terry is a pediatrician at Seattle Children’s Hospital and a mentor and UW medical school. She will be giving a lecture at the Seattle Public Library on the latest in early brain development. She will discuss how babies develop and how you can help boost your baby’s brainpower.
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April 11, 2009
· Filed under Shopping
Shop for great quality, stylish kid’s clothing at Pumpkin Patch stores and BOGO (buy one, get one) 50% off the entire store for a limited time. Offer available in stores only.
Pumpkin Patch stores in WA
- Lynnwood - Alderwood Mall
- Tacoma - Tacoma Mall
- Tukwila - Southcenter Mall
April 11, 2009
· Filed under Shopping
Shop Pottery Barn Kids online and in their catalog for 20% off girls and boys bedding through April 23rd.