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Welcome, 7 Hatters! Today, we embark on an enthralling journey through the digital landscape with Alaric Heck, a visionary entrepreneur and YouTube marketing maestro, as we explore hats 3 and 4, the servant and the entrepreneur, and uncover the layers of Alaric's remarkable journey from a creative child to a digital advertising pioneer.Alaric's early life was a canvas of creativity, supported by his family's encouragement to explore and innovate. This nurturing environment was the bedrock of his entrepreneurial spirit, guiding him to launch his first venture, a YouTube channel, at the tender age of 12. Despite facing the inherent challenges of digital entrepreneurship, Alaric's unwavering determination and sharp insight into the evolving digital world... propelled him forward.Alaric's path wasn't without its hurdles, though. From navigating the complexities of the digital marketing space to mastering the intricacies of YouTube advertising, each challenge was a stepping stone to greater understanding and success. His journey is a powerful narrative of innovation, adaptation, and relentless pursuit of excellence.Now, as the founder of AdOutreach, Alaric has revolutionized how businesses leverage YouTube for marketing, transforming the digital advertising space. Beyond his business achievements, Alaric is dedicated to empowering others, sharing his knowledge, and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs to harness the power of digital media.So, if you've seen Aleric everywhere as I did for the past few years, and you're intrigued by the potential of YouTube marketing, eager to learn from a digital pioneer, or inspired by stories of resilience and innovation, let's warmly welcome Alaric Heck to the seven hats...TakeawaysCreativity as a Catalyst: Alaric's journey underscores the importance of nurturing creativity from a young age, demonstrating how early interests can evolve into successful entrepreneurial ventures.Understanding the Medium: Mastery of YouTube marketing requires a deep understanding of the platform's mechanics and the ability to adapt to its evolving nature.Entrepreneurial Resilience: Success in entrepreneurship is not linear; it's filled with wins and learning lessons that collectively drive growth.Impact Beyond Profit: True success extends beyond financial gains to the positive impacts on clients' lives and communities.Adaptability and Learning: The digital landscape is ever-changing, and learning from experiences and adapting strategies is crucial for sustained success.Chapters:Chapter 1: Introduction to Alaric [00:00:00]Overview of Alaric's renown in digital marketing on YouTube.Early exposure to creativity and entrepreneurship.Chapter 2: The Creative Foundations [00:03:00]Upbringing in Massachusetts and family's role in nurturing creativity.From childhood interests to the lemonade stand story.Chapter 3: The YouTube Beginnings [00:08:00]Impact of restrictions on TV and games on creativity.Early video production and receiving Adobe Creative Suite.Chapter 4: Pioneering on YouTube [00:13:00]Early adoption of YouTube and creation of AppFind.Challenges and successes of growing a YouTube channel.Chapter 5: Leveraging YouTube for Business [00:18:00]Evolution of AppFind and shift towards YouTube marketing.Understanding profit versus revenue.Chapter 6: The Entrepreneurial Mindset [00:23:00]Lessons from operating a lemonade stand to a YouTube channel.Family influence on business acumen.Chapter 7: Expanding Horizons [00:28:00]Transition to YouTube advertising and founding of AdOutreach.Learning from successes and failures.Chapter 8: The Essence of Success [00:33:00]Reflections on success, impact, and creating value.Evolving understanding of success.Chapter 9: Overcoming Challenges [00:38:00]Trials faced during AdOutreach's growth and derived lessons.Importance of resilience and continuous learning.Chapter 10: The Future of YouTube Marketing [00:43:00]Predictions for digital marketing and YouTube's role.Role of AI and machine learning in content creation and advertising.Chapter 11: Final Thoughts and Advice [00:48:00]Advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and content creators.Pursuit of passion, persistence, and perpetual learning.-------------------------Visit https://www.the7hats.com/ for more information and more shows.Aleric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alericheck/Aleric's Website: https://adoutreach.com/Special Gift: adoutreach.com/giftMy Bio & Links: https://sleek.bio/yuvalselikSUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW...Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Please subscribe and leave a review!Subscribes and podcast reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes, and the more reviews we receive, the more likely we'll be able to get The 7 Hats message in front of more people (It's all about the iTunes algorithms)I'd be extremely grateful if you left a review letting me know your favorite part of the show or episode :)
In this show, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, expert in gender research and clinical work, offers parents and professionals an insider understanding of Gender Expansive Children -The little boy who insists he is a girl, the teen who identifies as non-binary – both male and female. Dr. Ehrensaft, the author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made, clarifies the difference between gender and assigned sex at birth and explains how threads of nature, nurture and culture weave for each of us a Gender Web. Using examples, she describes a Gender Affirmative Model in which she maintains that children will reveal their authentic gender self- if we listen to what they are telling us in their behavior and words. She discusses that it is often not the gender confusion as much as the gender rejection that leaves children unsupported, unhappy and less confident.
In this show, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, expert in gender research and clinical work, offers parents and professionals an insider understanding of Gender Expansive Children -The little boy who insists he is a girl, the teen who identifies as non-binary – both male and female. Dr. Ehrensaft, the author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made, clarifies the difference between gender and assigned sex at birth and explains how threads of nature, nurture and culture weave for each of us a Gender Web. Using examples, she describes a Gender Affirmative Model in which she maintains that children will reveal their authentic gender self- if we listen to what they are telling us in their behavior and words. She discusses that it is often not the gender confusion as much as the gender rejection that leaves children unsupported, unhappy and less confident.
In this week's episode, we revisit Manor Wood Foundation Stage in Leeds to hear all about their wonderfully creative, child-centred approaches in the EYFS.Listen to part 1 of our interview with the Manor Wood teamRead our blog on Building on Children's InterestsDevelop your practice with Early Excellence
In this show, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, expert in gender research and clinical work, offers parents and professionals an insider understanding of Gender Expansive Children -The little boy who insists he is a girl, the teen who identifies as non-binary – both male and female. The author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Ehrensaft clarifies the difference between gender and assigned sex at birth and explains how threads of nature, nurture and culture weave for each of us a Gender Web. Using examples, she describes a Gender Affirmative Model in which she maintains that children will reveal their authentic gender self if we listen to what they are telling us in their behavior and words. She discusses that it is often not the gender confusion as much as the gender rejection that leaves children unsupported, unhappy and less confident.
In this show, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, expert in gender research and clinical work, offers parents and professionals an insider understanding of Gender Expansive Children -The little boy who insists he is a girl, the teen who identifies as non-binary – both male and female. The author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Ehrensaft clarifies the difference between gender and assigned sex at birth and explains how threads of nature, nurture and culture weave for each of us a Gender Web. Using examples, she describes a Gender Affirmative Model in which she maintains that children will reveal their authentic gender self if we listen to what they are telling us in their behavior and words. She discusses that it is often not the gender confusion as much as the gender rejection that leaves children unsupported, unhappy and less confident.
What wisdom does befriending the creative inner child hold for us? What are some of the unmet needs of this bright, creative, and powerful inner child? In what ways are you, as an adult, well-primed to fulfill the needs of this creative inner child? What are some of your current limitations when it comes to truly fulfilling the needs of this creative inner child?In this offering, I'm sharing my personal notes and contemplations about the week ahead. Combining astrology, tarot, the Akashic & Cosmic Body perspectives, and guidance from my sacred ancestors, healing guides and my own spirit, I hope these messages will serve you as you walk your path.While this contemplation was inspired by the energy and the astrology of the week of 06.05.23, I also offer the possibility that the message here is relevant for you - even if you found the episode sometime in the future. This week, Venus enters Leo and makes aspects to Pluto in Aquarius, Jupiter and the North Node in Taurus, and the South Node in Scorpio. The cards I pulled to anchor us were the 3 of Wands, the 2 of Wands, and Knight of Cups from the White Sage Tarot. You can find the photo of the cards here.Join me and other incredible queer practitioners, artists, and thinkers for Meet Me At The Margin, a month-long virtual conference for queer people who want to reclaim and re-story their innate capacity for ambiguity, paradox, and liminality. Our first workshop is this coming Sunday, June 4, 2023 so reserve your spot now if you feel the call.Throughout the month of June, I'm also co-facilitating one of the weeks for the free conference Re-Becoming The One, which focuses on healing our relationships to gender, sexuality, love, and life itself. I'm joined by a diverse panel of astrologers, healers, and artists who bring their unique flavors and voices. Don't miss out on this. Try the incredible breathwork and meditation app Open for 30 days free using this special link. If this episode calls to you, I have some spots available for astrology readings and I invite you to click here to book an astrology reading or click here to book an Akashic reading with me.This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by Jonathan Koe. Theme music is also composed by me! Connect with me through my newsletter, my Instagram @nate_qi, and my music. For podcast-related inquiries, email me at healingthespiritpodcast@gmail.com.
Carole talks with Gillian Ruch on being a creative person, and how her homeschool family life helped her to use her sensitivities and imagination to hone her artistic skills. Click HERE to see Gillian's website! Click HERE to learn more about upcoming seminars! Click HERE to shop the online store.Support the showHelp us share the message of homeschool made simple with others by leaving a rating and review. Thank you for helping us get the word out!Follow along on Instagram here!Visit our website to sign up to receive an exclusive discount for your first purchase in our online store!
Our family has a wonderful announcement to share with the world! My son recently won an Emmy for cinematography for his part in a documentary called Challenge Accepted about a young girl named Faith-Christina. Every child is different, but I want to share with you some ways in which we went about raising a creative child who went on to win an Emmy. This is the beginning of a series of episodes about raising different kinds of kids to adulthood and preparing them for their desired careers. There's no right way to walk this path, but there are good practices and wise choices. I can share through what I know about Strengths Finders and personalities some of how and why we did what we did. Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/raising-a-creative-child Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/
Arna shares gracefully about her upbringing within the masculine-oriented Catholic faith, becoming a mother as a teenager, the desire to get to know herself as a woman and her powerful initiation into the sacred feminine when she was 46. She also talks about a spiritual awakening when she was 28 - after the birth of her 6th child - that involved high anxiety, strong pranic energy rushes and imposing visions of a masculine face.Arna goes on to discuss the importance of balancing the masculine and the feminine within ourselves and within relationships, using her art as a conduit to connect with herself and her true power, the need to integrate through and into our bodies, the concept of the True Earth and why we should all let go of perfectionism.Arna's gifts: The Rainbow Visualisation The Creative Warrior: A Colouring Journal for Adults to Awaken the Creative Child; email Arna at arnabaartz@gmail.comThank you for listening, I appreciate you! If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so by buying me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FemininePowerTo hang out with me and the speakers, join us in our private Sacred Feminine Power FB group.Learn more about Emmi's work at Feminine Revered.
In this episode I talk about how we were all born to create no matter how “bad” we think we are. Have you ever seen a child with a crayon or markers in their hands? You were once that child! With practice and time we get better. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheryl-benjy/support
I share a meditation journey I took myself on into a memory I have as a child when I discovered I wasn't an artist. I revisited the memory as my adult self and went through a gentle reparenting process in my mind and heart to connect with younger me and gave her the support she needed back then. I offer how you can try this meditation on your own with a memory connected to being creative or being an artist from your childhood and see what you discover. Please don't do this process with any deeply traumatic events, it is important to only try this with memories that are sticky and have some pain within them but not deep pain that you may need support navigating. You know what feels safe for you and trust that as you try this healing experience. I really hope this meditation is healing for you in some way. Emma Freeman is an intuitive artist, poet, teacher and space holder. She is a highly sensitive person, sober, queer and contemplative. You can learn more about her art and the online community and classes she runs at www.creativeunearthing.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/emma-freeman-art/message
Do You hang Your Projects on Your Fridge? Do you remember when you were a kid and maybe your parents put your drawings or school art on the fridge? How awesome did you feel when that happened. Now look around your home, where is your artwork? Why aren't you putting your art around your house? Do you think that perhaps your stuff is no good, or are you suffering from imposter syndrome? Well, there is probably a reason for that, you are being too critical about your work, and maybe that is stopping you from enhancing your living space and creating art for yourself. Today I am going to help you connect with that inner child whose artwork was displayed lovingly on the fridge in a place of prominence in your house. Points Discussed Be proud of your work, you are your first fan Just Do It Practice work Connect with others Links To Creative Articles Mentioned Why are Kids More Creative Than Adults? 13 surefire ways to tap into your creativity Reach Out to Find Your Creative Child To reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation. Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT Channel IG: @createartpodcast Twitter: @kimo72
This is the story of my life as a creative soul–going all the way back to my childhood, my teenage years, the early years of college and marriage, and then into the wonderful and difficult and all-consuming seasons of motherhood (15 years and 8 children into it..). I share the things I truly needed as... Read More
In today's episode I have on Dr. Ginger Carlson. We talk all about how to get kids involved in the kitchen with cooking. We also talk about how important sitting down to eat a meal together, and easy ways you can get your kids involved and excited about eating more plant based food. Ginger is a longtime author of parenting, childcare, and education materials, including being the author of the book Child of Wonder: Nurturing Creative and Naturally Curious Children and the book Just Add Wonder: Cooking Activities to Nurture and Nourish the Creative Child. For the last three decades, Dr. Ginger Carlson has worked with individuals and organizations around the world. Ginger has written and presented widely on the topics of creativity, growth, and transformation, and how to uniquely and positively nurture each of them in our personal lives and organizations. At her core, she is a thinker, an educator, and a learner, but most of all, a Life Alchemist™, someone who dares to awaken to life's inevitable changes and challenges and takes deliberate action to transform their experience into a new reality. Connect with Ginger here Download free chapter of Ginger's book here Connect with Natalie here & here
INpowered Mind-INpowered Health - the keys to heart aligned living, with host Jayne Marquis
In this episode, Jayne has a conversation with Michelle Miller owner and founder of My First Workout a kids fitness program that builds closer family connections and stronger, fitter, happier kids. Michelle has a degree in exercise science and fitness from Liberty University. My First Workout® has received numerous awards including the Mom's Choice-Gold Level Award, Creative Child's 2019 & 2020 Product of the Year Award, and the 2019 & 2021 National Parenting Product Award. This life-long skill-based program has also been featured in magazines, influencer blogs, TV programs, and podcasts. Learn all about it and how it can help your family. Let's spiral up! #JayneMarquis #empowerment #MyFirstWorkout #mindbody #fitness #health For more INpowering episodes, linktree connects to my website, and many platforms where Inpowered is published - My Linktree:https://linktr.ee/INpoweredhealth Michelle Miller CEO, MM FITNESS LLC Owner and Founder, My First Workout® www.myfirstworkout.com michelle@myfirstworkout.com This podcast is for information purposes only and represents the views and opinions of the speakers. The information presented is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. We recommend you seek the advice of a licensed healthcare practitioner before beginning any natural, complimentary, or conventional treatment.
Healer Heal Yourself, Reduce Burnout, Discover Your Creativity While You Heal Others
Dr. Phelps is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist who started out in engineering and studio art before medical school. Has a Masters degree in the Arts and studied in London. She continues to paint abstract landscapes that reflect the nature that surrounds her home in Spokane Washington. We also discuss the importance of Children's Literature in the lives of children.
Post Daily Dose from 5.3.21 Kristi Saul --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/post-institute/support
Today, let's explore a few creative exercises to access our magical, creative child.
In this show, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, expert in gender research and clinical work, offers parents and professionals an insider understanding of Gender Expansive Children -The little boy who insists he is a girl, the teen who identifies as non-binary – both male and female. The author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Ehrensaft clarifies the difference between gender and assigned sex at birth and explains how threads of nature, nurture and culture weave for each of us a Gender Web. Using examples, she describes a Gender Affirmative Model in which she maintains that children will reveal their authentic gender self if we listen to what they are telling us in their behavior and words.She clarifies the use of blockers to postpone puberty vs Gender Affirmative Hormones for those legally old enough to make a decision. She discusses that it is often not gender confusion as much as the gender rejection that leaves children unsupported, unhappy and less confident. This is a very important and informative episode.
In this show, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, expert in gender research and clinical work, offers parents and professionals an insider understanding of Gender Expansive Children -The little boy who insists he is a girl, the teen who identifies as non-binary – both male and female. The author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Ehrensaft clarifies the difference between gender and assigned sex at birth and explains how threads of nature, nurture and culture weave for each of us a Gender Web. Using examples, she describes a Gender Affirmative Model in which she maintains that children will reveal their authentic gender self if we listen to what they are telling us in their behavior and words.She clarifies the use of blockers to postpone puberty vs Gender Affirmative Hormones for those legally old enough to make a decision. She discusses that it is often not gender confusion as much as the gender rejection that leaves children unsupported, unhappy and less confident. This is a very important and informative episode.
Lindsay is a mom of 3 amazing kids. You know the saying that if you have a son and a daughter, that you have a million-dollar family? Well, she has a billion-dollar family. Lindsay has a 15-year-old daughter, a 12-year-old son, and a 10-year-old gender creative child. Alix was assigned male at birth, and at the age of 4, insisted he was female, so they went along with it. Within the last year, he has grown to be gender creative and prefers male pronouns, but chose a gender-neutral name. Lindsay has been blessed to have friends in her life allow who have allowed her to be with them on their journey through gender questioning to full transition. Lindsay has even been a surrogate for a male gay couple. Some would consider her an ally, She views herself as human. This week is National LGBT Health Awareness Week. "This week is LGBT Health Awareness Week, a time to bring attention to the devastating cycle of discrimination and health disparities that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. LGBT people encounter discrimination in employment, relationship recognition, and insurance coverage on a regular basis; consequently, they are less likely to be able to afford vital health care than their straight and non-transgender neighbors. For LGBT people of color, barriers to care and health disparities are even greater." For more information go to https://www.thetaskforce.org/its-lgbt-health-awareness-week/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queervoicez/support
Dear Artist, if you're laying on the couch staring at your piano, guitar, sketchbook, DJ controller, dancing shoes, paintbrushes, whatever you use to creatively express yourself and your body is not moving and you feel sooooo unmotivated because adulting is killing your creativity...let's remember there is a little kid inside of you who just wants to play. See if this helps. LOVE, cha / come find me: chawilde.com @chawilde
Producer/host akaRadioRed's Cool Conversations with Creatives welcomes two creative women whose passions are transformational coaching, and theater and music, respectively. Maki Moussavi is a transformational coach, speaker and author whose mission is to help professionals who are overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled despite the outward appearance of success. “Time to get out of your own way. Transformational coaching is not for the faint of heart.…You can be grateful and still want more.” Her newsletter is titled Abundantly Brazen. Cynthia Flaherty is an actress, artist, and author who helps people experience the joy of expressing themselves through the arts. The founder/director of a 35-year educational performing-arts program for children, she now produces, directs, and acts in plays for her own community theater company, Cherry on Top Theater. Join akaRadioRed to learn what powers these tireless creatives on Read My Lips: Where Did You Leave Your ‘Inner Creative Child'?
Producer/host akaRadioRed’s Cool Conversations with Creatives welcomes two creative women whose passions are transformational coaching, and theater and music, respectively. Maki Moussavi is a transformational coach, speaker and author whose mission is to help professionals who are overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled despite the outward appearance of success. “Time to get out of your own way. Transformational coaching is not for the faint of heart.…You can be grateful and still want more.” Her newsletter is titled Abundantly Brazen. Cynthia Flaherty is an actress, artist, and author who helps people experience the joy of expressing themselves through the arts. The founder/director of a 35-year educational performing-arts program for children, she now produces, directs, and acts in plays for her own community theater company, Cherry on Top Theater. Join akaRadioRed to learn what powers these tireless creatives on Read My Lips: Where Did You Leave Your ‘Inner Creative Child’?
Sydney Nycole is a singer and songwriter from Berkeley who has been making music since she was a teen. And although her father (and manager) Gary Reeves has been in the industry since the 1980s, Sydney found this passion on her own. Once it was established that Sydney, a free spirit who has no problem speaking her mind, was on the path to becoming an artist, it was on Gary to make sure he did his best to be there to support her and to know when to step back and let Sydney do her own thing. In this conversation, Gary talks about how his experiences working with the likes of Michael Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Blair Underwood informed what it's like to be a father in the entertainment industry. Sydney also offers some insight into what her father has done to help her on her path.
In this show, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, expert in gender research and clinical work, offers parents and professionals an insider understanding of Gender Expansive Children -The little boy who insists he is a girl, the teen who identifies as non-binary – both male and female. The author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Ehrensaft clarifies the difference between gender and assigned sex at birth and explains how threads of nature, nurture and culture weave for each of us a Gender Web. Using examples, she describes a Gender Affirmative Model in which she maintains that children will reveal their authentic gender self if we listen to what they are telling us in their behavior and words. She discusses that it is often not the gender confusion as much as the gender rejection that leaves children unsupported, unhappy and less confident.
In this show, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft, expert in gender research and clinical work, offers parents and professionals an insider understanding of Gender Expansive Children -The little boy who insists he is a girl, the teen who identifies as non-binary – both male and female. The author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Ehrensaft clarifies the difference between gender and assigned sex at birth and explains how threads of nature, nurture and culture weave for each of us a Gender Web. Using examples, she describes a Gender Affirmative Model in which she maintains that children will reveal their authentic gender self if we listen to what they are telling us in their behavior and words. She discusses that it is often not the gender confusion as much as the gender rejection that leaves children unsupported, unhappy and less confident.
On today's very special episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative, Lauren Talks with her parents, Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso. They talk all about what it was like to raise a creative child, their tips for parents who are raising or hope to raise creative children and tips for people who might not have had that encouraging base as a start. They also reveal the first time they realized Lauren was creative, the dreams that they still hope to achieve and the most difficult part of raising a passionate child. Check it out! On The Unleash Your Inner Creative: If you like what you hear, remember to rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend! And, join our creative community by following @UnleashYourInnerCreative on Instagram & Facebook and @UrInnerCreative on Twitter! Follow host @LaurenLoGrasso --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · That's Really Cool Man Podcast: That's Really Cool Man is the official podcast of the internet's worst animator, Danny Casale aka Coolman Coffeedan. https://www.coolmancoffeedan.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message
As the Clinical Director of the Family Therapy Institute of Santa Barbara and before that a child psychologist for forty years, Dr Mac has helped a lot of kids and families, but there came a point asking the question above of himself, sent him on a new trajectory, which continues today. Looking back on his endeavours Don, says he treasures the value of humour in bringing about change and as he found out later, music can too. When parents have problems with their kids, the docs tell them to call the “child whisperer,” a nickname Dr Mac acquired over the years and after 30 years he decided it was time to extend his influence and share with the world the knowledge he had acquired. A question many adults can ask themselves as Don did, what are the things you know now that are valuable for the public? With that Dr Mac and his wife co-authored two highly acclaimed parenting books - How’s Your Family Really Doing? Also, Who’s the Boss? Inspired by his meditations and study of the Course in Miracles, Don says he’s been guided to use entertainment as a vehicle for educating kids and families with creative projects. Not wanting to sit still, Don became the music director and songwriter for the PBS hit, Jay Jay the Jet Plane. My Happy Kids Songs are an award-winning series of fifty songs and activities that build character, social and emotional skills. Elementary School Musical, is a play he wrote which earned him the award of Best Children’s CD 2018 by Creative Child’s Magazine. For parents who want to turn things around with their spirited, strong-willed children Dr Mac has a website called Strong-WilledChild.com with a ‘few free goodies’. On another site HappyKidsSongs.com there are too, at least 3 free songs. Parents and Grandparents can also benefit. Dr Mac has come to realize that this work is the fulfillment of his purpose—to serve and make a difference in the world through sharing these tools and principles
Was your entrepreneurial dream completely different than the careers you had two masters degrees in? When you decided to go for it, did your family hold an intervention to tell you that you were nuts? Well when Michelle Dempsey quit her job as a teacher to become a blogger, this was exactly what she faced. Though instead of letting them act as deterrents, she used them as fuel to her fire and was determined to prove her family wrong, and her gut right. Now a successful and published writer, with a content marketing and brand consulting business (to name a few hats of hers); she provides lifestyle and career advice to readers with her blog, and helps clients rebrand or build their business. Through her website, Michelle Dempsey Very Well Written, visitors can learn about some of the services she provides such as: brand storytelling, digital strategy, website design, as well as copywriting and content writing. Her blog and radio show also provide free tips on marketing and rebranding with posts like, '3 Things You Can do to Boost your Brand Before Summer (And Make More Money)', and 'The 5 Ways You're Screwing Up Your Marketing Plan'. Initially, her blog and writing acted as outlet for her frustrations as a new mommy with a baby who was constantly sick, and trying to balance a career along with it. To her surprise, her blog gathered steam, and she was contacted by someone from high school who worked for Creative Child; a parenting magazine. They wanted to publish her work, and it showed her that she could make a career out of writing which had always been dear to her. Due to a rough upbringing, writing had always acted as a way to express herself. She was fascinated by the art of using words to convey emotions, and her journal was attached to her hip. So after she saw that she could write professionally and get published, she went for it and took it up full time. She set three publication goals for herself: be published by Elite Daily, Huffington Post, and Scary Mommy. Elite Daily was her first conquest, but Huffington Post and Scary Mommy proved to be a harder task. Nonetheless, she achieved all three goals within three months! From her blog, her content and marketing business organically grew. People were impressed with how she used the media to market her blog and her personal brand, and started looking to her for her expertise. A year and a half later, she is considered the marketing guru of south Florida! She also uses her personal brand to empower women, work on personal development, productivity, and tackle the world of entrepreneurship. Come join us for another episode and hear how Michelle owned her identity as a writer, and continues to expand her career! In this episode you will... Learn how to find your new identity as an entrepreneur Know how to grow your personal and business brand Figure out how to float financially in the early stages of entrepreneurship Find ways to increase your website's SEO Understand why you should invest in quality services that grow your business Know when to dial up and down your drive in order to give yourself some rest INSIGHTS "Pride can be your worst enemy, but at a certain point it can really drive you...there was no way I was going to let myself be wrong. I had to prove everybody wrong...and I'm finding, as I connect with entrepreneurs, that's the attitude. You have to have this insatiable drive to prove everybody wrong, to make yourself successful, and if you really believe it, it's going to happen." -Michelle Dempsey "I want to grow. I don't like being complacent...I like to think that if I made it this far, I can make it that much further...I had to make a name for myself and I think that comes from the lack of confidence and some of the things I dealt with growing up that now that the tables have turned, I want to go as hard and as far as I can." -Michelle Dempsey "The second you get comfortable, I feel like the rug is going to be pulled from up under you. You have to just believe in your craft enough to know that you're good and you're desirable and you are offering something that people should have. But at the same time, know that there's 3,000 people at your heels trying to run you down. Nobody's ever at the top, everybody wants more." -Michelle Dempsey RESOURCES Michelle Dempsey Very Well Written Michelle Dempsey LinkedIn Michelle Dempsey Facebook Michelle Dempsey Instagram Michelle Dempsey Twitter ProFemmes The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Trello
The gender binary is recently giving way to gender infinity, and our youngest members of society are both driving and benefiting from this evolution. They're finding novel ways of expressing their true gender identities, whether or not those match what's on their birth certificates. But the journeys of these gender creative children are often bumpy, as they encounter psychological, physical, and even legal challenges. This all raises important question for these children's parents, teachers, doctors, and therapists, such as: What are the best ways to support these children's gender paths? How do we help them face the challenges ahead with courage and authenticity? And, perhaps most importantly, how do we deal with our own fear, ignorance, or resistance to currents of change that we don't always understand? Dr. Diane Ehrensaft tackles these issues in her prescient and essential new book, The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes (TheExperiment, 2016). She is a developmental and clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with gender-nonconforming children and their families. She joined me on New Books in Psychology to discuss her book and topics such as the difference between gender-dysphoric “persisters”versus “desisters,” the dangers of making children wait and see before undergoing gender transition, and the cutting-edge gender-affirmative treatment model used by doctors and therapists working with these children. Eugenio Duarte, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in New York City. He treats individuals and couples, with specialties in LGBTQ issues, eating and body image problems, and working with cultural minorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology
The gender binary is recently giving way to gender infinity, and our youngest members of society are both driving and benefiting from this evolution. They’re finding novel ways of expressing their true gender identities, whether or not those match what’s on their birth certificates. But the journeys of these gender creative children are often bumpy, as they encounter psychological, physical, and even legal challenges. This all raises important question for these children’s parents, teachers, doctors, and therapists, such as: What are the best ways to support these children’s gender paths? How do we help them face the challenges ahead with courage and authenticity? And, perhaps most importantly, how do we deal with our own fear, ignorance, or resistance to currents of change that we don’t always understand? Dr. Diane Ehrensaft tackles these issues in her prescient and essential new book, The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes (TheExperiment, 2016). She is a developmental and clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with gender-nonconforming children and their families. She joined me on New Books in Psychology to discuss her book and topics such as the difference between gender-dysphoric “persisters”versus “desisters,” the dangers of making children wait and see before undergoing gender transition, and the cutting-edge gender-affirmative treatment model used by doctors and therapists working with these children. Eugenio Duarte, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in New York City. He treats individuals and couples, with specialties in LGBTQ issues, eating and body image problems, and working with cultural minorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The gender binary is recently giving way to gender infinity, and our youngest members of society are both driving and benefiting from this evolution. They’re finding novel ways of expressing their true gender identities, whether or not those match what’s on their birth certificates. But the journeys of these gender creative children are often bumpy, as they encounter psychological, physical, and even legal challenges. This all raises important question for these children’s parents, teachers, doctors, and therapists, such as: What are the best ways to support these children’s gender paths? How do we help them face the challenges ahead with courage and authenticity? And, perhaps most importantly, how do we deal with our own fear, ignorance, or resistance to currents of change that we don’t always understand? Dr. Diane Ehrensaft tackles these issues in her prescient and essential new book, The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes (TheExperiment, 2016). She is a developmental and clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with gender-nonconforming children and their families. She joined me on New Books in Psychology to discuss her book and topics such as the difference between gender-dysphoric “persisters”versus “desisters,” the dangers of making children wait and see before undergoing gender transition, and the cutting-edge gender-affirmative treatment model used by doctors and therapists working with these children. Eugenio Duarte, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in New York City. He treats individuals and couples, with specialties in LGBTQ issues, eating and body image problems, and working with cultural minorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The gender binary is recently giving way to gender infinity, and our youngest members of society are both driving and benefiting from this evolution. They’re finding novel ways of expressing their true gender identities, whether or not those match what’s on their birth certificates. But the journeys of these gender creative children are often bumpy, as they encounter psychological, physical, and even legal challenges. This all raises important question for these children’s parents, teachers, doctors, and therapists, such as: What are the best ways to support these children’s gender paths? How do we help them face the challenges ahead with courage and authenticity? And, perhaps most importantly, how do we deal with our own fear, ignorance, or resistance to currents of change that we don’t always understand? Dr. Diane Ehrensaft tackles these issues in her prescient and essential new book, The Gender Creative Child: Pathways for Nurturing and Supporting Children Who Live Outside Gender Boxes (TheExperiment, 2016). She is a developmental and clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with gender-nonconforming children and their families. She joined me on New Books in Psychology to discuss her book and topics such as the difference between gender-dysphoric “persisters”versus “desisters,” the dangers of making children wait and see before undergoing gender transition, and the cutting-edge gender-affirmative treatment model used by doctors and therapists working with these children. Eugenio Duarte, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst practicing in New York City. He treats individuals and couples, with specialties in LGBTQ issues, eating and body image problems, and working with cultural minorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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With a telephone and a computer, I created www.cedarvalleypublishing.com. 10% of all profits are donated to literacy foundations and back to schools. By donating back to a school, they see my books and want to write grants to purchase more! I am the author and publisher of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! & Let's Get Ready For First Grade! Both books are award-winning, state-approved and used inside homes and schools across the nation. Created by a mom, they are currently used in over 350 school districts from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon and in libraries and head start programs all across the country. Parents, kids and grandparents all love them because they are not storybooks or workbooks; they are books meant to be read over and over that cover the curriculum for Kindergarten and First Grade. In fall, I will be releasing the highly anticipated Spanish/English edition of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! iA prepararse para kindergarten! My kids think it is hilarious that I am writing a Spanish book without being able to read or write the language. As my 7 year old says, "just hire a translator, duh, anyone can do anything!" I am a mom inspired by Oprah to change education. This has become my passion! My mantra is if two brothers from Ohio can change the face of aviation, that why can't a mom, inspired by Oprah change education at the core! Thirty-eight states are discussing all day 4 year-old Kindergarten because kids are not coming to school prepared. But where are the public service announcements telling parents the 7 things they need to know for Kindergarten testing: the alphabet all mixed up, number to 10 all mixed up, basic shapes, colors, coins, counting objects to 10 and how far they can count to 100? Schools purchase my books in bulk to help get parents, kids and teachers all be on the same page of Kindergarten and First Grade! Now I have a national platform speaking to educators, schools, parents and kids! This is a true family business! Who better to help me write Let's Get Ready For Second Grade! than my 2nd and 4th grader! Stacey Kannenberg "The Get Ready To Learn Mom" Cedar Valley Publishing & Mom Central Consulting Award Winning Author/Publisher of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! & Let's Get Ready For First Grade! ****************************************************** www.AbbyRoo.com In a hurry and can't find it? Everything drops to the bottom? Can't see what you packed? Always losing things? 2" AbbyRoo It's in the bag! The AbbyRoo canvas/cotton carry-all bag is just about perfect for just about every need just about everyday. Why? The AbbyRoo bag has fantastic compartments designed for getting through each and every day - getting through life! Unzip the two front full length zippers and expose the hidden eight mesh compartments. All arranged in several sizes to handle the stuff we carry, but all visible at a glance in the bag. Add the large back side pocket and roomy inside of the tote and the AbbyRoo can handle all of your stuff because it's in the bag! ***************************************************** OrderPopcorn.com If you're not sure what to give someone for the holidays, a tin of popcorn from OrderPopcorn.com is a great choice. Not only is it a great gift, but 70% of the sales from this site go to help Boy Scouts. Another gift alternative is to donate popcorn treats to the military for the holidays, in someone's name. 3-Way Tin with Chocolatey Caramel Crunch Gourmet Caramel Corn with Almonds, Pecans and Cashews Operation Giftervention Help Support Our Troops http://www.orderpopcorn.com **************************************** www.Shainsware.com Shains are a very cool gift for all ages (from 4 and up) especially creative people or anyone who has something to say. You can see them at http://shainsware.com/ Shains are a great gift because - They are made of recycled materials - The products are empowering for kids of all ages to make their own statement - Shains are affordable and retail under $20 - And most importantly - they are fun! Our Dog Molli loves her new Shains Pet Collar and we know your dogs will love theirs too! Empower them to make their own statement ;-) or let them carry yours! Shains recycled pet collars are available in 3 standard sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Each collar comes with 60 elements including multiples of the alphabet, the numbers 0-9, and 8 exclusive new icons. The icons include a fire hydrant, waterbowl, dog bone, dog house, and of course a newspaper. Four hot colors to choose from - Sun, Poppy, Orchid, and Black. Available now for $19.00. These collars are a fashion statement and do not include rings to attach a leash for a reason - Rubber can stretch and we want to make sure your dogs stay safe. Shains are recycled accessories that encourage and empower people to make their own statements and change them whenever they want! Shainsware, the company, is dedicated to producing eco-friendly products that are useful and empowering. We donate a percentage of net profits to environmental organizations. Shains products are made of recycled and recyclable parts and everything Shains produces is certified lead free. Shains packaging is also recycled and recylable. Shains manufactures bracelets, necklaces, pet collars, hair bands, key chains, and much more all designed to work with Shains interchangeable icons and letters. *****************************************************8 Jailbreak Toys http://www.jailbreaktoys.com Jailbreak Toys produces action figures of historical leaders and political figures. They made a huge splash around the 2008 United States presidential election with their Barack Obama action figure that was quickly followed up by a John McCain action figure. Other Jailbreak Toys action figures include their Artists Collection comprised of figures of artists like Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Frida, Van Gogh and Picasso. The Revolutionaries (world leaders and dictators), The Writers Collection (famous authors) and the Genius http://www.jailbreaktoys.com *************************************************** www.Ficklets.com Eyewear Adornments Take the "ho-hum" out of eyewear, add Ficklets and go from ordinary to a fun, colorful and stylish look. Ficklets are interchangeable, easy to attach and remove, giving you "eye-popping" options to mix-and-match depending on your interest, outfit or mood. Ficklets make eyewear uniquely you... they're your "I-candy"!! www.ficklets.com ************************************************** www.paramount.com PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT MAKES GIFT GIVING EASIER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH SELECT WRAPPED AND READY BLOCKBUSTER HITS ON DVD Holiday shopping just got a lot easier when Paramount Home Entertainment offers consumers three of its most successful titles this year Iron Man, Kung Fu Panda and Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull already pre-wrapped. The titles available on DVD will be on shelves at most retailers by November 30 or December 7 for purchase. Consumers can just remove the outer sleeve and its wrapped and ready to put under the tree. On Sunday, November 30 the top 18 markets in the country will also offer $50 in savings off Paramount's blockbuster DVD and Blu-ray titles in the local newspapers to kick off the arrival of the wrapped and ready titles in store,. Markets include New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, Dallas, San Francisco, Orlando, San Diego, Tampa, Minneapolis, Sacramento, Phoenix, Miami, Houston and Atlanta. The offer includes $3 off on all single and 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray titles and $10 off DVD and Blu-ray box sets. Pricing: $19.99 U.S. (single-disc DVD) for wrapped and ready titles ******************************************************* www.MonkeyToes.com Monkey-Toes are a playful line of fun animal and insect themed footwear for children. Our original collection of hand-painted sneakers and matching socks is designed with both parents and kids in mind. Monkey-Toes make the everyday activity of putting on shoes and socks more fun by introducing friends for the feet, all while providing quality footwear for children. The Monkey-Toes family consists of five original designs - Buzzy Bees (bumblebee themed), Little Ladies (ladybug themed), Spunky Spiders (spider themed), Leap Frogs (frog themed), and Little Piggies (pig themed). www.monkey-toes.com *************************************************** You Don't Have To Be Bilingual To Raise A Bilingual Child We live in an increasingly bilingual world, and children are exposed to the Spanish language more than ever before. You probably already know about many of the important benefits of helping your child become bilingual, but you might be concerned about how to introduce the second language to your child - especially if you're not bilingual yourself. http://www.bocabeth.com/ ****************************************************** www.BuffaloGames.com Last Word The uproarious race to have the final say! Last Word is the ultimate creative party game and is the perfect party game for school parties. Be the first Player to advance to the Finish by creatively connecting Subjects and Letters, while racing a Random-Interval Timer and the other Players! For example, Subject: "Vegetables"... Letter: "C". Players yell out... Carrots!Cucumbers! Corn! Cauliflower! 'tick-tick' ... The player with the Last Word before the timer sounds advances. ******************************************************** An awesome new product that is sure to be a hot item on muscle car lovers' holiday wish lists. The Officially Licensed Dodge Charger and Viper Road Mice are computer mice that are authentic replicas of the Dodge Viper and 2008 Charger muscle cars! These aren't just any scaled down replicas, though. They feature working headlights and authentic Dodge paintjobs and badging. With style, functionality is not compromised. The Dodge Road Mice live up to Four Door's expertise in quality pointing devices with 800-dpi resolution for enhanced accuracy and precision movement. Available wire and wireless versions for both MACs and PCs, each Road Mouse has an MSRP of $44.95. ************************************************** Christmas Box of Questions A great Christmas gift game, guaranteed to inspire fun and meaningful conversations at your Christmas dinner or lunch. Good conversation at your holiday dinner begins with our inspiring conversation starters! Give the gift of memorable conversations. The perfect present to start a new Christmas tradition. Fun questions like: Is there an ornament from the tree that is dear to you? If you could kiss a person under the mistletoe, who would it be? What is your favorite holiday smell? A beautifully designed gift box with a snug top and 35 glossy Christamas cookie cards. Playful and original illustrations with clever, engaging and entertaining questions. Bonus: 5 Blank Cards + 5 ribbons to make your own questions and decorate the Christmas tree. www.theboxgirls.com Games for Adults like Truth Or Dare Games for the Holidays, Office parties, kids, and Families. I love these games. Great for long drives! ******************************************************* This is a really memorable gift and will please the parents and the kids. It's a whole new concept in kids books that combines classic titles that have been around for generations of readers and state-of-the-art computer technology that allows each book to be personalized with a dedication and photo. The finished book is printed and shipped right to your front door Save-It-Forever Gift Books for Kids, with Personalized Dedications Many favorite childhood stories can now be transformed into personalized gifts for the children in your life. Personalization includes a printed dedication, complete with the child's name, a meaningful blurb and a photo of your choice if desired, right up front, and sometimes on the inner back hardcover. Available at The Kid Store online at Kids.SharedBook.com. It's fast - all it takes is a click of the mouse -- and one-of-a-kind - a special, unique gift. It even comes with free shipping. Choose from more than 80 classics, both old and new - from The Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland to Pinkalicious. Accessible by age, title or author. Prices range from $19.95 to $30.00. More books are added all the time so the list of titles keeps growing. *************************************************** http://www.babylegs.com/ About BabyLegs When professional extreme snowboarder Nicole Donnelly decided to come down from the mountains, she chose Seattlefor her next adventure and soon began her family. And, as most families encounter, Nicole's baby daughter Sara eventually faced a diaper rash that would not quit. This sparked Nicole's ingenious solution: she cut the feet off of a pair of snowboarding socks and fitted Sara, from hip to ankle, with a homemade set of legwarmers. Sara was now able to be diaper-free, rash-less, crawl safely on her knees, and debut what would become a trend-setting fashion accessory. Founded in April 2005, BabyLegs is now an international company, with products in more than 50 countries. BabyLegs retail from $12 for an original pair, to $28 for Organic Merino Wool designs. BabyLegs was awarded the "2007 Best New Brand" Earnie Award by Earnshaw's for excellence in children's wear design, and recognized with the World Trade Center Tacoma's "Marco Polo" Award for pioneering trade. A few reasons parents and kids will love BabyLegs this holiday season: Make diaper changing a breeze! Fun and festive fashion accessory. Promotes independence while potty training. Keeps legs warm; great with carriers and strollers! Protects soft knees from harsh surfaces. For sports, playgrounds, and dance classes. Comfortable alternative to tights. Allows for "nakedy bottom" time! Instant alternative to undershirt when worn on arms! Wear over bandages to keep child from removing. Helps little socks stay on.
www.airhogs.com Here is a great gift for under $50 that is a hit in any office. It's a remote controlled car that can drive on the floor, up walls, even upside down on the ceiling! It's called the Zero Gravity Micro and retails for just $29.99 at all leading retailers (Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R' Us...). It's super fun and always gets a major wow' factor wherever its used. Here's a good youtube video that shows how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPw4qYG7Tsw The ultimate in gravity-defying indoor R/C racing, Zero Gravity Micro is a radio-controlled car that drives on the floor, up walls and even upside-down! Performing at impressive speed on any smooth surface using a special patented technology, the Zero Gravity Micro has 2 cool power settings: Regular Mode: Outstanding ground control Extreme Mode: Vertical and upside-down action Zero Gravity Micro also features working headlights that act as battery charge level indicators and the rare ability to use 4 different frequencies - allowing up to 4 friends to race their Zero Gravity Micro's at the same time without crossing signals between controllers and cars. Zero Gravity Micro continues Air Hog's streak of industry awards having recently been acknowledged by The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval for Fall 2008, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) 2008 Gold Award, and the 2008 Create Child Preferred Choice Award. Package Includes: 1 Zero Gravity Micro Car 1 Controller/Charger 1 Instruction Sheet 1 Lipo battery (6 AA batteries not included) Age: 8+ Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 For more information on Air Hogs please visit: www.airhogs.com For more information on Spin Master please visit: www.spinmaster.com ******************************** www.mumbojumbo.com Specifically, we have just released LUXOR: Quest for the Afterlife, 7 Wonders: Treasures of Seven and Can You See What I See?-all three of these titles are available at www.mumbojumbo.com, amazon.com and at retailers nationwide like Wal-Mart and GameStop. Can You See What I See? Curfuffle's Collectibles MSRP: $19.99 Popular photographs from the books of Walter Wick provide stunning backgrounds Hundreds of cleverly hidden objects! Can You See What I See? spent 21 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list Walter Wick's fun hidden object books have sold more than 1.75 million copies to date 7 Wonders: Treasures of Seven MSRP: $19.99 Platform: PC Available: 11.4.08 7 Wonders is back, with an all-new rotatable board! Ground-breaking third chapter in franchise elevates matching game play Cool pathway puzzles to solve on each level Revolving board enhances power-up strength * Nine all-new Wonders to build Track your progress and find your next Wonder using the Compass and Map LUXOR: Quest for the Afterlife MSRP: $19.99 Platform: PC Available: 11.4.08 Unravel the mystery along the Silk Road! Never-before-seen game mode pits you against a challenging shooter! Venture out of Egypt to six exotic lands on your quest Story with twists and turns narrated by Queen Nefertiti Conquer all new achievements Innovative new power-ups *************************************** www.panicbuttons.com Would your listeners be interested in a fun stocking stuffer? We sell a novelty red computer key imprinted with "PANIC". It has double backed adhesive so you can attach it to any place on your computer or any object that brings you frustration. Great gag gift for frustrated computer users. Your readers can push the Panic button when they get the urge to panic. We also sell the world's least expensive PC. That's right...for under $2.50 your readers can get a brand new PC. That is a Pencil Computer. This high quality mechanical pencil is imprinted with "input" at the lead end and "delete" by the eraser. Another fun gag gift. Feeling stressed? just for fun, check out: www.panicbuttons.com Pencil Computer: This is the lowest cost PC (Pencil Computer) on the Planet! This fun, novelty, mechanical pencil has printed "output" near the lead pointed part of the instrument and "delete" at the eraser end. The name Pencil Computer is printed in the middle. It is round, glossy white with black print. You can brag that this "PC" is : Crash Proof Never gets Viruses, Spyware, or Pop-Ups Never needs to Reboot It has limitless memory (depending on the user!) It's Wireless Too! This is a novelty item but it is not just any mechanical pencil. The Pencil Computer uses an amazing writing instrument by a leading USA pencil manufacturer. This new technology in mechanical pencil design automatically feeds graphite as you write! Quite possibly the best pencil you have ever used. It is a quality and fun gift to give. This bright red, actual computer key is imprinted with the word "PANIC". Adhesive backing allows you to attach this novelty computer key to any object that brings you frustration. Most people put PANIC buttons on their keyboards, although we've received reports of PANIC buttons attached to co-worker's foreheads. A convent even ordered 10 PANIC buttons. ********************************************** www.K9Confections.com Often times, our canine companions are overlooked during the Holiday Season... but with K9 Confections, they don't have to be! Let your favorite pooch get in on the holiday action too - with K9 Confections' Holiday Dog Treats. Decorated with Yogurt and Carob and made with all-natural ingredients, these treats are available in flavors like Peanut Butter and Pumpkin (Vegetarian available also), and in the following Holiday shapes: Ornament, Stocking, Squirrel, Star, Christmas Tree, among others. K9 Confections specializes in premium, all-natural and organic dog treats that are: - Wheat, corn and soy free - Salt and sugar-free - Omega rich - Contain no preservatives - Baked fresh What a way to celebrating the holidays with your favorite furry friend! Christmas Dog Treat Gift Box Six of our all-natural, handmade and hand-decorated Christmas shaped dog treats. These are perfectly placed in a clear gift box and hand tied with our signature holiday gift ribbon. Perfect for gift-giving! Available in peanut butter, vegetarian, and pumpkin flavors. ******************************************** www.laplates.com La Plates Personalized plates for entertaining on your patio, at the beach or your kid-friendly kitchen table. La Plates strives to provide the most colorful, hip designs, personalized to your taste. Our company was created by a woman with a need for plates that were easy to clean and wouldn't break when her 3 year old attempted to carry his dishes to the sink. So far, mission accomplished - now we're bringing them to you! We look forward to working with you now and in the future. We appreciate your business and hope you will pass along our name and website when guests ask, "Where did you find those fabulous plates?!" www.laplates.com *********************************************** www.dixonusa.com Ticonderoga¹s Enviro Stiks Pencils are the perfect product for the environmentally conscious person. Whether used for work, school, or around the house, pencils are a necessity. The Enviro Stik is environmentally friendly, containing only approved timber from renewable forests. This wood-cased pencil has a lacquer-free finish, recyclable ferrule, and an environmentally degradable eraser. For your creative friends, try Prang¹s new Metallic Art Markers! These washable markers create eye-popping effects on almost any surface! Bright, metallic colors work especially beautifully on black paper and dark surfaces. Best of all, they will keep your little ones occupied during long hours of travel. Great for all ages, Ticonderoga¹s Noir pencil is a fun, stylish accessory. This retro-looking pencil has a luxurious holograph design. It appears crystal on the exterior, with a premium stained black wood barrel interior. In addition, these pencils have a latex-free eraser, guaranteeing smudge free correction. All items can be purchased at Office Depot and other national retailers. www.dixonusa.com ********************************************* www.stinkykids.com StinkyKids is a brand built around 10 diverse characters: sharing the philosophy of being little stinKers, making right choices and spreading their motto 'Always Be A Leader Of Good'. StinkyKids has been featured on The Today Show and The Big Idea as well as many other media outlets. Simply put, StinkyKids is a breath of fresh air in the apparel industry. Fun, fabulous and fashionable, StinkyKids is a company dedicated to celebrating the innocent and simple joys of childhood. "You little stinker," is an expression that's rolled off the lips of parents for decades. The phrase is affectionate and playful - with a nod to the freewheeling fun of childhood. StinkyKids are kids at their best. Backed by our motto: "Always be a leader of good", StinkyKids are regular kids that make good choices. Each original design is created to capture the most treasured moments of childhood. Whether it's a princess, a golfer, a ballerina, or kid in a bathing suit, each one captures a moment of the imagination and beauty of childhood. A little sentiment and a lot of spunk are a part of each and every StinkyKid. Which StinkyKid do you look like? ************************************************** Welcome to Magnificent Creations Limited! I believe that we are born naturally perfect, whole and complete. What I know is that sometimes things are said or done to us that make us forget about who we truly are and our self esteem suffers. Manifest Your Magnificence products and services are all about helping us remember our Magnificence. I envision a world where the focus is on what is right with us, what the possibilities are for ourselves, our community and our world. I believe that with Manifest Your Magnificence products and services, we can increase people's self worth and self esteem, making a positive impact on the lives of millions of people around the world. I invite you to join our Magnificent movement and help make the world a better place for all. examples "Manifest Your Magnificence", a set of affirmation cards and audio cd for kids that has won an award of excellence through the Creative Child magazine. You can see them at http://www.magnificentcreations.com/. They are great gifts for teachers. Manifest Your Magnificence is a unique set of 64 affirmation cards and audio cd designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated, written and spoken, each affirmation carries a powerful "I AM" message that connects children to their magnificence. This unique set of cards and cd encourages positive interactions between adults and children, creates communication about feelings, promotes values such as honesty, responsibility, and compassion, and imprints positive attitudes and beliefs in the subconscious through use of "I AM" statements. Only $15.95 for each set of cards and $13.95 for each cd (plus shipping). **************************************************** Puppy Lover's Journal Available now! Click book cover to order from Amazon.com. Adorable puppies! Who can resist the snuggly warm feeling you get from a puppy? The Puppy Lover's Journal is filled with 104 different and delightful pictures of playful puppies on lined journal pages you can use to write about your puppy, turn into a gratitude journal, keep memos, take notes, maybe even record the story of your life. This handy journal fits easily in a back pocket or a purse. Makes a great gift for any occasion. Makes a great gift for any occasion! The Puppy Lover's Journal is available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble (BN.com), RichardsonPublishing.com and many online book stores. Get your copy today. Richardson Publishing, Inc. PO Box 162115 Altamonte Springs, FL 32716 Email - coachrik@aol.com www.RichardsonPublishing.com Kitten Lover's Journal Available now! Click book cover to order from Amazon.com. A division of Richardson Publishing, Inc. Delightful, playful, and inquisitive little balls of fur! Who can resist the snuggly, warm feeling you get from a kitten purring loudly as you cuddle it close? The Kitten Lover's Journal is filled with 104 different and delightful pictures of playful kittens on lined journal pages you can use to write about your kitten, create a gratitude journal, or use it to keep memos and dates, take notes of your kitten's mischievous antics, or maybe even record the story of your life. This handy journal fits easily in a back pocket or a purse. Order the Kitten Lover's Journal from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble (BN.com), www.RichardsonPublishing.com and other major online book sellers. Richardson Publishing, Inc. PO Box 162115 Altamonte Springs, FL 32716 coachrik@aol.com www.RichardsonPublishing.com ********************************************* www.pamspantry.net We have a line of gourmet Dips, Dressings, Spreads, Cheesecake Mixes, Bar-B-Q's and Picklers. We offer taste-tempting, delicious, gourmet mixes that will be a hit with everyone, doesn't matter if you are 2 or 92! Kids love us, grownups love us. Everyone loves to dip! Each dip mix packet is hand measured and gives the perfect flavor quality with no added fillers or preservatives. We use only the freshest ingredients! Our mixes are all very easy and inexpensive to prepare. The best thing about our products is the ease and convenience the products offer. Great tasting foods can be prepared in a matter of minutes. We also have lots of receipes available online to make taste tempting dishes and complete meals with our products. COMPANY & CONTACT INFO: Pam's Pantry PO Box 503 Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Owner: Pam Redman Email: pamspantry@comcast.net WEBSITE: www.pamspantry.net Orders are placed via website. Please see our customer testimonials! Also, we are currently in the running to be named one of the Top 100 Home Based Businesses in the US. You can check out our link and comments at: http://www.startupnation.com/homebased100/contestant/1449/index.php ORDERING DEADLINES: All orders ship within 24-48 hours of receipt. **************************************************** www.bandai.com Bandai America has the hottest toys this holiday season, inspiring the imagination and play of kids of all ages. From the most sought after action figures and vehicles, to the latest tech and role-play toys that activate and connect, and even the latest Japanese toy crazes, Bandai has the toys that continuously top kids' holiday wish lists. This year's holiday line-up includes several debuts, including: Mugen Pop Pop -Already a huge hit in Japan, the addicting Mugen Pop Pop delivers endless bubble popping fun and is the perfect stocking stuffer idea Power Rangers Jungle Fury Mission Helmet - Kids become their favorite hero with this wearable Red Ranger helmet. Battle against evil space aliens as they play through one of 40 downloadable audio missions Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber - Kids can discover all-new alien creatures with the one of a kind, never-before-seen Alien Creation Chamber Dragon Ball Z Role Play - The popular Dragon Ball Z franchise returns to Bandai with reinvigorated lineups including role-play toys like the Dragon Ball Z Energy Battle Set CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE OF THE HOTTEST HOLIDAY TOYS FROM BANDAI AMERICA: http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2008/bandai080508/index.html OR www.bandai.com *************************************************** http://happikins.com/ Do you have kids? Do they have mouths? Do they eat lunch with those mouths? Do they sometimes miss their mouths when eating lunch... maybe getting said lunch on their face and hands? We can't stop your kids from making messes, but we can help clean them up without making a mess of the environment. HappikinsTM are machine-washable cloth napkins for school lunches. Purchasing them for your child can help reduce the 18, 760 pounds of unnecessary waste generated by the average elementary school cafeteria each year. All of those paper napkins affect more than the environment. Did you know that most kids use $200 worth of paper napkins a year? HappikinsTM are a fun and easy way to teach your child about the importance of making smart choices for our environment. And for wiping that PB & J out of the corners of their mouths. http://happikins.com/ ****************************************************** www.resumesforchildren.com ResumesforChildren.comis a resource for parents, teachers, mentors, youth organizations, etc. to learn the why's and how-to's of resume development for children. The site includes sample children's resumes, a brochure of resume building activities, and a resume template link. Parents may also obtain the book, Resumes for Children - 17 Years Old and Under, by Donna Kristine "Kris" Manley. Download Kris' interviews and hear the benefits of resume development for children including more than 10 great uses for a child's resume, what NOT to include in a child's resume, and more. *************************************************** Butterflies & Hiccups: A Guided Pregnancy Journal www.PregnancyGram.com Retail: $19.99 Simply Breastfeeding DVD www.mybabyexperts.com Retail: $39.98 Preggie Pops www.preggiepops.com Retail: $5.50 Nurse Purse www.lildarlins.org Retail: $24.00 BandaBib, Big Bib and Burper www.BazzleBaby.com Retail $29.99 SayBump maternity tees www.SayBump.com Retail: $39.99 Happi Tummi www.happitummi.com Retail: $19.99 ************************************************* www.ElfMagic.com Elf Magic is the timeless Christmas tradition that has created special memories for countless children and families in homes around the world. The Elf Magic elves - recognized by a magic snowflake placed on their heart by Santa himself - make the holiday season come alive with a timeless tradition that artfully blends playtime, the importance of family values, and reinforces the true meaning of Christmas. From discovering an Elf's magical arrival in the home, to searching for their hidden Elf after a night full of mischievous adventures - children know the magic in Elf Magic is real! Elf MagicTM -- a new, adventuresome holiday tradition that brings Elves from the North Pole into homes Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve for a holiday season full of togetherness, fun ... and mischief. For a mere $26.95 travel fare - from the North Pole, of course - parents and grandparents can elevate the mystique of the holiday season for children. Each night, North Pole Snowflakes bring the Elves to life for late-night Elfcapades and excitement. Children may awake to find the Elves have taken Daddy's car out for 2 a.m. servings of "Elf eats," decorated their rooms with Christmas lights and snowflakes or made them a mix CD of their favorite Christmas carols. These really just scratch the surface, though ... each year the Elves get more ambitious in the twilight hours! Read more of what the Elves are capable of at http://email.secureserver.net/www.Elf-Magic.com. Go to their website and read all about the Elfcapades the elves get into each night. The stories are funny ( like the man who got painted toenails) and I know it will be a new tradition in my family starting this year. *********************************************************** www.GoosieCards.com Goosie Cards® Goosie Cards are the first and only custom flash cards for children that can be personalized with photos and text! Goosie Cards are the ultimate flash cards because they give parents the power to teach...and their teaching possibilities are endless! Kids love them because they're fun and parents love them because they're educational! Special Features: Every card is unique High photo quality Laminated to wipe and keep clean Professionally made from heavy card stock Big cards for little hands (4 ¼" wide by 7 ½" long) Shipped in 3 days Cards can be created in 10, 20 and 26 card sets and prices start at $28 Gift Certificates for custom card sets are available and make great gifts! **************************************************** www.cedarvalleypublishing.com Becoming a mom not only changed my life but it is impacting education. I created my company when my girls were ages 3 and 1 and I was trying to find something to help them get ready for school. I am not a teacher or educator, and yet I created a book used by schools. I didn't create the alphabet, numbers, colors or shapes but found a way to repackage it for parents, kids and teachers. With a telephone and a computer, I created www.cedarvalleypublishing.com. 10% of all profits are donated to literacy foundations and back to schools. By donating back to a school, they see my books and want to write grants to purchase more! I am the author and publisher of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! & Let's Get Ready For First Grade! Both books are award-winning, state-approved and used inside homes and schools across the nation. Created by a mom, they are currently used in over 350 school districts from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon and in libraries and head start programs all across the country. Parents, kids and grandparents all love them because they are not storybooks or workbooks; they are books meant to be read over and over that cover the curriculum for Kindergarten and First Grade. In fall, I will be releasing the highly anticipated Spanish/English edition of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! iA prepararse para kindergarten! My kids think it is hilarious that I am writing a Spanish book without being able to read or write the language. As my 7 year old says, "just hire a translator, duh, anyone can do anything!" I am a mom inspired by Oprah to change education. This has become my passion! My mantra is if two brothers from Ohio can change the face of aviation, that why can't a mom, inspired by Oprah change education at the core! Thirty-eight states are discussing all day 4 year-old Kindergarten because kids are not coming to school prepared. But where are the public service announcements telling parents the 7 things they need to know for Kindergarten testing: the alphabet all mixed up, number to 10 all mixed up, basic shapes, colors, coins, counting objects to 10 and how far they can count to 100? Schools purchase my books in bulk to help get parents, kids and teachers all be on the same page of Kindergarten and First Grade! Now I have a national platform speaking to educators, schools, parents and kids! This is a true family business! Who better to help me write Let's Get Ready For Second Grade! than my 2nd and 4th grader! Stacey Kannenberg "The Get Ready To Learn Mom" Cedar Valley Publishing & Mom Central Consulting Award Winning Author/Publisher of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! & Let's Get Ready For First Grade! ****************************************************** www.AbbyRoo.com In a hurry and can't find it? Everything drops to the bottom? Can't see what you packed? Always losing things? 2" AbbyRoo It's in the bag! The AbbyRoo canvas/cotton carry-all bag is just about perfect for just about every need just about everyday. Why? The AbbyRoo bag has fantastic compartments designed for getting through each and every day - getting through life! Unzip the two front full length zippers and expose the hidden eight mesh compartments. All arranged in several sizes to handle the stuff we carry, but all visible at a glance in the bag. Add the large back side pocket and roomy inside of the tote and the AbbyRoo can handle all of your stuff because it's in the bag! ***************************************************** OrderPopcorn.com If you're not sure what to give someone for the holidays, a tin of popcorn from OrderPopcorn.com is a great choice. Not only is it a great gift, but 70% of the sales from this site go to help Boy Scouts. Another gift alternative is to donate popcorn treats to the military for the holidays, in someone's name. 3-Way Tin with Chocolatey Caramel Crunch Gourmet Caramel Corn with Almonds, Pecans and Cashews Operation Giftervention Help Support Our Troops http://www.orderpopcorn.com **************************************** www.Shainsware.com Shains are a very cool gift for all ages (from 4 and up) especially creative people or anyone who has something to say. You can see them at http://shainsware.com/ Shains are a great gift because - They are made of recycled materials - The products are empowering for kids of all ages to make their own statement - Shains are affordable and retail under $20 - And most importantly - they are fun! Our Dog Molli loves her new Shains Pet Collar and we know your dogs will love theirs too! Empower them to make their own statement ;-) or let them carry yours! Shains recycled pet collars are available in 3 standard sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Each collar comes with 60 elements including multiples of the alphabet, the numbers 0-9, and 8 exclusive new icons. The icons include a fire hydrant, waterbowl, dog bone, dog house, and of course a newspaper. Four hot colors to choose from - Sun, Poppy, Orchid, and Black. Available now for $19.00. These collars are a fashion statement and do not include rings to attach a leash for a reason - Rubber can stretch and we want to make sure your dogs stay safe. Shains are recycled accessories that encourage and empower people to make their own statements and change them whenever they want! Shainsware, the company, is dedicated to producing eco-friendly products that are useful and empowering. We donate a percentage of net profits to environmental organizations. Shains products are made of recycled and recyclable parts and everything Shains produces is certified lead free. Shains packaging is also recycled and recylable. Shains manufactures bracelets, necklaces, pet collars, hair bands, key chains, and much more all designed to work with Shains interchangeable icons and letters. *****************************************************8 Jailbreak Toys http://www.jailbreaktoys.com Jailbreak Toys produces action figures of historical leaders and political figures. They made a huge splash around the 2008 United States presidential election with their Barack Obama action figure that was quickly followed up by a John McCain action figure. Other Jailbreak Toys action figures include their Artists Collection comprised of figures of artists like Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Frida, Van Gogh and Picasso. The Revolutionaries (world leaders and dictators), The Writers Collection (famous authors) and the Genius http://www.jailbreaktoys.com *************************************************** www.Ficklets.com Eyewear Adornments Take the "ho-hum" out of eyewear, add Ficklets and go from ordinary to a fun, colorful and stylish look. Ficklets are interchangeable, easy to attach and remove, giving you "eye-popping" options to mix-and-match depending on your interest, outfit or mood. Ficklets make eyewear uniquely you... they're your "I-candy"!! www.ficklets.com ************************************************** www.paramount.com PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT MAKES GIFT GIVING EASIER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH SELECT WRAPPED AND READY BLOCKBUSTER HITS ON DVD Holiday shopping just got a lot easier when Paramount Home Entertainment offers consumers three of its most successful titles this year Iron Man, Kung Fu Panda and Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull already pre-wrapped. The titles available on DVD will be on shelves at most retailers by November 30 or December 7 for purchase. Consumers can just remove the outer sleeve and its wrapped and ready to put under the tree. On Sunday, November 30 the top 18 markets in the country will also offer $50 in savings off Paramount's blockbuster DVD and Blu-ray titles in the local newspapers to kick off the arrival of the wrapped and ready titles in store,. Markets include New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, Dallas, San Francisco, Orlando, San Diego, Tampa, Minneapolis, Sacramento, Phoenix, Miami, Houston and Atlanta. The offer includes $3 off on all single and 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray titles and $10 off DVD and Blu-ray box sets. Pricing: $19.99 U.S. (single-disc DVD) for wrapped and ready titles ******************************************************* www.MonkeyToes.com Monkey-Toes are a playful line of fun animal and insect themed footwear for children. Our original collection of hand-painted sneakers and matching socks is designed with both parents and kids in mind. Monkey-Toes make the everyday activity of putting on shoes and socks more fun by introducing friends for the feet, all while providing quality footwear for children. The Monkey-Toes family consists of five original designs - Buzzy Bees (bumblebee themed), Little Ladies (ladybug themed), Spunky Spiders (spider themed), Leap Frogs (frog themed), and Little Piggies (pig themed). www.monkey-toes.com *************************************************** You Don't Have To Be Bilingual To Raise A Bilingual Child We live in an increasingly bilingual world, and children are exposed to the Spanish language more than ever before. You probably already know about many of the important benefits of helping your child become bilingual, but you might be concerned about how to introduce the second language to your child - especially if you're not bilingual yourself. http://www.bocabeth.com/ ****************************************************** www.BuffaloGames.com Last Word The uproarious race to have the final say! Last Word is the ultimate creative party game and is the perfect party game for school parties. Be the first Player to advance to the Finish by creatively connecting Subjects and Letters, while racing a Random-Interval Timer and the other Players! For example, Subject: "Vegetables"... Letter: "C". Players yell out... Carrots!Cucumbers! Corn! Cauliflower! 'tick-tick' ... The player with the Last Word before the timer sounds advances. ******************************************************** An awesome new product that is sure to be a hot item on muscle car lovers' holiday wish lists. The Officially Licensed Dodge Charger and Viper Road Mice are computer mice that are authentic replicas of the Dodge Viper and 2008 Charger muscle cars! These aren't just any scaled down replicas, though. They feature working headlights and authentic Dodge paintjobs and badging. With style, functionality is not compromised. The Dodge Road Mice live up to Four Door's expertise in quality pointing devices with 800-dpi resolution for enhanced accuracy and precision movement. Available wire and wireless versions for both MACs and PCs, each Road Mouse has an MSRP of $44.95. ************************************************** Christmas Box of Questions A great Christmas gift game, guaranteed to inspire fun and meaningful conversations at your Christmas dinner or lunch. Good conversation at your holiday dinner begins with our inspiring conversation starters! Give the gift of memorable conversations. The perfect present to start a new Christmas tradition. Fun questions like: Is there an ornament from the tree that is dear to you? If you could kiss a person under the mistletoe, who would it be? What is your favorite holiday smell? A beautifully designed gift box with a snug top and 35 glossy Christamas cookie cards. Playful and original illustrations with clever, engaging and entertaining questions. Bonus: 5 Blank Cards + 5 ribbons to make your own questions and decorate the Christmas tree. www.theboxgirls.com Games for Adults like Truth Or Dare Games for the Holidays, Office parties, kids, and Families. I love these games. Great for long drives! ******************************************************* This is a really memorable gift and will please the parents and the kids. It's a whole new concept in kids books that combines classic titles that have been around for generations of readers and state-of-the-art computer technology that allows each book to be personalized with a dedication and photo. The finished book is printed and shipped right to your front door Save-It-Forever Gift Books for Kids, with Personalized Dedications Many favorite childhood stories can now be transformed into personalized gifts for the children in your life. Personalization includes a printed dedication, complete with the child's name, a meaningful blurb and a photo of your choice if desired, right up front, and sometimes on the inner back hardcover. Available at The Kid Store online at Kids.SharedBook.com. It's fast - all it takes is a click of the mouse -- and one-of-a-kind - a special, unique gift. It even comes with free shipping. Choose from more than 80 classics, both old and new - from The Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland to Pinkalicious. Accessible by age, title or author. Prices range from $19.95 to $30.00. More books are added all the time so the list of titles keeps growing. *************************************************** http://www.babylegs.com/ About BabyLegs When professional extreme snowboarder Nicole Donnelly decided to come down from the mountains, she chose Seattlefor her next adventure and soon began her family. And, as most families encounter, Nicole's baby daughter Sara eventually faced a diaper rash that would not quit. This sparked Nicole's ingenious solution: she cut the feet off of a pair of snowboarding socks and fitted Sara, from hip to ankle, with a homemade set of legwarmers. Sara was now able to be diaper-free, rash-less, crawl safely on her knees, and debut what would become a trend-setting fashion accessory. Founded in April 2005, BabyLegs is now an international company, with products in more than 50 countries. BabyLegs retail from $12 for an original pair, to $28 for Organic Merino Wool designs. BabyLegs was awarded the "2007 Best New Brand" Earnie Award by Earnshaw's for excellence in children's wear design, and recognized with the World Trade Center Tacoma's "Marco Polo" Award for pioneering trade. A few reasons parents and kids will love BabyLegs this holiday season: Make diaper changing a breeze! Fun and festive fashion accessory. Promotes independence while potty training. Keeps legs warm; great with carriers and strollers! Protects soft knees from harsh surfaces. For sports, playgrounds, and dance classes. Comfortable alternative to tights. Allows for "nakedy bottom" time! Instant alternative to undershirt when worn on arms! Wear over bandages to keep child from removing. Helps little socks stay on.
www.airhogs.com Here is a great gift for under $50 that is a hit in any office. It's a remote controlled car that can drive on the floor, up walls, even upside down on the ceiling! It's called the Zero Gravity Micro and retails for just $29.99 at all leading retailers (Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R' Us...). It's super fun and always gets a major wow' factor wherever its used. Here's a good youtube video that shows how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPw4qYG7Tsw The ultimate in gravity-defying indoor R/C racing, Zero Gravity Micro is a radio-controlled car that drives on the floor, up walls and even upside-down! Performing at impressive speed on any smooth surface using a special patented technology, the Zero Gravity Micro has 2 cool power settings: Regular Mode: Outstanding ground control Extreme Mode: Vertical and upside-down action Zero Gravity Micro also features working headlights that act as battery charge level indicators and the rare ability to use 4 different frequencies - allowing up to 4 friends to race their Zero Gravity Micro's at the same time without crossing signals between controllers and cars. Zero Gravity Micro continues Air Hog's streak of industry awards having recently been acknowledged by The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval for Fall 2008, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) 2008 Gold Award, and the 2008 Create Child Preferred Choice Award. Package Includes: 1 Zero Gravity Micro Car 1 Controller/Charger 1 Instruction Sheet 1 Lipo battery (6 AA batteries not included) Age: 8+ Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 For more information on Air Hogs please visit: www.airhogs.com For more information on Spin Master please visit: www.spinmaster.com ******************************** www.mumbojumbo.com Specifically, we have just released LUXOR: Quest for the Afterlife, 7 Wonders: Treasures of Seven and Can You See What I See?-all three of these titles are available at www.mumbojumbo.com, amazon.com and at retailers nationwide like Wal-Mart and GameStop. Can You See What I See? Curfuffle's Collectibles MSRP: $19.99 Popular photographs from the books of Walter Wick provide stunning backgrounds Hundreds of cleverly hidden objects! Can You See What I See? spent 21 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list Walter Wick's fun hidden object books have sold more than 1.75 million copies to date 7 Wonders: Treasures of Seven MSRP: $19.99 Platform: PC Available: 11.4.08 7 Wonders is back, with an all-new rotatable board! Ground-breaking third chapter in franchise elevates matching game play Cool pathway puzzles to solve on each level Revolving board enhances power-up strength * Nine all-new Wonders to build Track your progress and find your next Wonder using the Compass and Map LUXOR: Quest for the Afterlife MSRP: $19.99 Platform: PC Available: 11.4.08 Unravel the mystery along the Silk Road! Never-before-seen game mode pits you against a challenging shooter! Venture out of Egypt to six exotic lands on your quest Story with twists and turns narrated by Queen Nefertiti Conquer all new achievements Innovative new power-ups *************************************** www.panicbuttons.com Would your listeners be interested in a fun stocking stuffer? We sell a novelty red computer key imprinted with "PANIC". It has double backed adhesive so you can attach it to any place on your computer or any object that brings you frustration. Great gag gift for frustrated computer users. Your readers can push the Panic button when they get the urge to panic. We also sell the world's least expensive PC. That's right...for under $2.50 your readers can get a brand new PC. That is a Pencil Computer. This high quality mechanical pencil is imprinted with "input" at the lead end and "delete" by the eraser. Another fun gag gift. Feeling stressed? just for fun, check out: www.panicbuttons.com Pencil Computer: This is the lowest cost PC (Pencil Computer) on the Planet! This fun, novelty, mechanical pencil has printed "output" near the lead pointed part of the instrument and "delete" at the eraser end. The name Pencil Computer is printed in the middle. It is round, glossy white with black print. You can brag that this "PC" is : Crash Proof Never gets Viruses, Spyware, or Pop-Ups Never needs to Reboot It has limitless memory (depending on the user!) It's Wireless Too! This is a novelty item but it is not just any mechanical pencil. The Pencil Computer uses an amazing writing instrument by a leading USA pencil manufacturer. This new technology in mechanical pencil design automatically feeds graphite as you write! Quite possibly the best pencil you have ever used. It is a quality and fun gift to give. This bright red, actual computer key is imprinted with the word "PANIC". Adhesive backing allows you to attach this novelty computer key to any object that brings you frustration. Most people put PANIC buttons on their keyboards, although we've received reports of PANIC buttons attached to co-worker's foreheads. A convent even ordered 10 PANIC buttons. ********************************************** www.K9Confections.com Often times, our canine companions are overlooked during the Holiday Season... but with K9 Confections, they don't have to be! Let your favorite pooch get in on the holiday action too - with K9 Confections' Holiday Dog Treats. Decorated with Yogurt and Carob and made with all-natural ingredients, these treats are available in flavors like Peanut Butter and Pumpkin (Vegetarian available also), and in the following Holiday shapes: Ornament, Stocking, Squirrel, Star, Christmas Tree, among others. K9 Confections specializes in premium, all-natural and organic dog treats that are: - Wheat, corn and soy free - Salt and sugar-free - Omega rich - Contain no preservatives - Baked fresh What a way to celebrating the holidays with your favorite furry friend! Christmas Dog Treat Gift Box Six of our all-natural, handmade and hand-decorated Christmas shaped dog treats. These are perfectly placed in a clear gift box and hand tied with our signature holiday gift ribbon. Perfect for gift-giving! Available in peanut butter, vegetarian, and pumpkin flavors. ******************************************** www.laplates.com La Plates Personalized plates for entertaining on your patio, at the beach or your kid-friendly kitchen table. La Plates strives to provide the most colorful, hip designs, personalized to your taste. Our company was created by a woman with a need for plates that were easy to clean and wouldn't break when her 3 year old attempted to carry his dishes to the sink. So far, mission accomplished - now we're bringing them to you! We look forward to working with you now and in the future. We appreciate your business and hope you will pass along our name and website when guests ask, "Where did you find those fabulous plates?!" www.laplates.com *********************************************** www.dixonusa.com Ticonderoga¹s Enviro Stiks Pencils are the perfect product for the environmentally conscious person. Whether used for work, school, or around the house, pencils are a necessity. The Enviro Stik is environmentally friendly, containing only approved timber from renewable forests. This wood-cased pencil has a lacquer-free finish, recyclable ferrule, and an environmentally degradable eraser. For your creative friends, try Prang¹s new Metallic Art Markers! These washable markers create eye-popping effects on almost any surface! Bright, metallic colors work especially beautifully on black paper and dark surfaces. Best of all, they will keep your little ones occupied during long hours of travel. Great for all ages, Ticonderoga¹s Noir pencil is a fun, stylish accessory. This retro-looking pencil has a luxurious holograph design. It appears crystal on the exterior, with a premium stained black wood barrel interior. In addition, these pencils have a latex-free eraser, guaranteeing smudge free correction. All items can be purchased at Office Depot and other national retailers. www.dixonusa.com ********************************************* www.stinkykids.com StinkyKids is a brand built around 10 diverse characters: sharing the philosophy of being little stinKers, making right choices and spreading their motto 'Always Be A Leader Of Good'. StinkyKids has been featured on The Today Show and The Big Idea as well as many other media outlets. Simply put, StinkyKids is a breath of fresh air in the apparel industry. Fun, fabulous and fashionable, StinkyKids is a company dedicated to celebrating the innocent and simple joys of childhood. "You little stinker," is an expression that's rolled off the lips of parents for decades. The phrase is affectionate and playful - with a nod to the freewheeling fun of childhood. StinkyKids are kids at their best. Backed by our motto: "Always be a leader of good", StinkyKids are regular kids that make good choices. Each original design is created to capture the most treasured moments of childhood. Whether it's a princess, a golfer, a ballerina, or kid in a bathing suit, each one captures a moment of the imagination and beauty of childhood. A little sentiment and a lot of spunk are a part of each and every StinkyKid. Which StinkyKid do you look like? ************************************************** Welcome to Magnificent Creations Limited! I believe that we are born naturally perfect, whole and complete. What I know is that sometimes things are said or done to us that make us forget about who we truly are and our self esteem suffers. Manifest Your Magnificence products and services are all about helping us remember our Magnificence. I envision a world where the focus is on what is right with us, what the possibilities are for ourselves, our community and our world. I believe that with Manifest Your Magnificence products and services, we can increase people's self worth and self esteem, making a positive impact on the lives of millions of people around the world. I invite you to join our Magnificent movement and help make the world a better place for all. examples "Manifest Your Magnificence", a set of affirmation cards and audio cd for kids that has won an award of excellence through the Creative Child magazine. You can see them at http://www.magnificentcreations.com/. They are great gifts for teachers. Manifest Your Magnificence is a unique set of 64 affirmation cards and audio cd designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated, written and spoken, each affirmation carries a powerful "I AM" message that connects children to their magnificence. This unique set of cards and cd encourages positive interactions between adults and children, creates communication about feelings, promotes values such as honesty, responsibility, and compassion, and imprints positive attitudes and beliefs in the subconscious through use of "I AM" statements. Only $15.95 for each set of cards and $13.95 for each cd (plus shipping). **************************************************** Puppy Lover's Journal Available now! Click book cover to order from Amazon.com. Adorable puppies! Who can resist the snuggly warm feeling you get from a puppy? The Puppy Lover's Journal is filled with 104 different and delightful pictures of playful puppies on lined journal pages you can use to write about your puppy, turn into a gratitude journal, keep memos, take notes, maybe even record the story of your life. This handy journal fits easily in a back pocket or a purse. Makes a great gift for any occasion. Makes a great gift for any occasion! The Puppy Lover's Journal is available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble (BN.com), RichardsonPublishing.com and many online book stores. Get your copy today. Richardson Publishing, Inc. PO Box 162115 Altamonte Springs, FL 32716 Email - coachrik@aol.com www.RichardsonPublishing.com Kitten Lover's Journal Available now! Click book cover to order from Amazon.com. A division of Richardson Publishing, Inc. Delightful, playful, and inquisitive little balls of fur! Who can resist the snuggly, warm feeling you get from a kitten purring loudly as you cuddle it close? The Kitten Lover's Journal is filled with 104 different and delightful pictures of playful kittens on lined journal pages you can use to write about your kitten, create a gratitude journal, or use it to keep memos and dates, take notes of your kitten's mischievous antics, or maybe even record the story of your life. This handy journal fits easily in a back pocket or a purse. Order the Kitten Lover's Journal from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble (BN.com), www.RichardsonPublishing.com and other major online book sellers. Richardson Publishing, Inc. PO Box 162115 Altamonte Springs, FL 32716 coachrik@aol.com www.RichardsonPublishing.com ********************************************* www.pamspantry.net We have a line of gourmet Dips, Dressings, Spreads, Cheesecake Mixes, Bar-B-Q's and Picklers. We offer taste-tempting, delicious, gourmet mixes that will be a hit with everyone, doesn't matter if you are 2 or 92! Kids love us, grownups love us. Everyone loves to dip! Each dip mix packet is hand measured and gives the perfect flavor quality with no added fillers or preservatives. We use only the freshest ingredients! Our mixes are all very easy and inexpensive to prepare. The best thing about our products is the ease and convenience the products offer. Great tasting foods can be prepared in a matter of minutes. We also have lots of receipes available online to make taste tempting dishes and complete meals with our products. COMPANY & CONTACT INFO: Pam's Pantry PO Box 503 Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Owner: Pam Redman Email: pamspantry@comcast.net WEBSITE: www.pamspantry.net Orders are placed via website. Please see our customer testimonials! Also, we are currently in the running to be named one of the Top 100 Home Based Businesses in the US. You can check out our link and comments at: http://www.startupnation.com/homebased100/contestant/1449/index.php ORDERING DEADLINES: All orders ship within 24-48 hours of receipt. **************************************************** www.bandai.com Bandai America has the hottest toys this holiday season, inspiring the imagination and play of kids of all ages. From the most sought after action figures and vehicles, to the latest tech and role-play toys that activate and connect, and even the latest Japanese toy crazes, Bandai has the toys that continuously top kids' holiday wish lists. This year's holiday line-up includes several debuts, including: Mugen Pop Pop -Already a huge hit in Japan, the addicting Mugen Pop Pop delivers endless bubble popping fun and is the perfect stocking stuffer idea Power Rangers Jungle Fury Mission Helmet - Kids become their favorite hero with this wearable Red Ranger helmet. Battle against evil space aliens as they play through one of 40 downloadable audio missions Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber - Kids can discover all-new alien creatures with the one of a kind, never-before-seen Alien Creation Chamber Dragon Ball Z Role Play - The popular Dragon Ball Z franchise returns to Bandai with reinvigorated lineups including role-play toys like the Dragon Ball Z Energy Battle Set CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE OF THE HOTTEST HOLIDAY TOYS FROM BANDAI AMERICA: http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2008/bandai080508/index.html OR www.bandai.com *************************************************** http://happikins.com/ Do you have kids? Do they have mouths? Do they eat lunch with those mouths? Do they sometimes miss their mouths when eating lunch... maybe getting said lunch on their face and hands? We can't stop your kids from making messes, but we can help clean them up without making a mess of the environment. HappikinsTM are machine-washable cloth napkins for school lunches. Purchasing them for your child can help reduce the 18, 760 pounds of unnecessary waste generated by the average elementary school cafeteria each year. All of those paper napkins affect more than the environment. Did you know that most kids use $200 worth of paper napkins a year? HappikinsTM are a fun and easy way to teach your child about the importance of making smart choices for our environment. And for wiping that PB & J out of the corners of their mouths. http://happikins.com/ ****************************************************** www.resumesforchildren.com ResumesforChildren.comis a resource for parents, teachers, mentors, youth organizations, etc. to learn the why's and how-to's of resume development for children. The site includes sample children's resumes, a brochure of resume building activities, and a resume template link. Parents may also obtain the book, Resumes for Children - 17 Years Old and Under, by Donna Kristine "Kris" Manley. Download Kris' interviews and hear the benefits of resume development for children including more than 10 great uses for a child's resume, what NOT to include in a child's resume, and more. *************************************************** Butterflies & Hiccups: A Guided Pregnancy Journal www.PregnancyGram.com Retail: $19.99 Simply Breastfeeding DVD www.mybabyexperts.com Retail: $39.98 Preggie Pops www.preggiepops.com Retail: $5.50 Nurse Purse www.lildarlins.org Retail: $24.00 BandaBib, Big Bib and Burper www.BazzleBaby.com Retail $29.99 SayBump maternity tees www.SayBump.com Retail: $39.99 Happi Tummi www.happitummi.com Retail: $19.99 ************************************************* www.ElfMagic.com Elf Magic is the timeless Christmas tradition that has created special memories for countless children and families in homes around the world. The Elf Magic elves - recognized by a magic snowflake placed on their heart by Santa himself - make the holiday season come alive with a timeless tradition that artfully blends playtime, the importance of family values, and reinforces the true meaning of Christmas. From discovering an Elf's magical arrival in the home, to searching for their hidden Elf after a night full of mischievous adventures - children know the magic in Elf Magic is real! Elf MagicTM -- a new, adventuresome holiday tradition that brings Elves from the North Pole into homes Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve for a holiday season full of togetherness, fun ... and mischief. For a mere $26.95 travel fare - from the North Pole, of course - parents and grandparents can elevate the mystique of the holiday season for children. Each night, North Pole Snowflakes bring the Elves to life for late-night Elfcapades and excitement. Children may awake to find the Elves have taken Daddy's car out for 2 a.m. servings of "Elf eats," decorated their rooms with Christmas lights and snowflakes or made them a mix CD of their favorite Christmas carols. These really just scratch the surface, though ... each year the Elves get more ambitious in the twilight hours! Read more of what the Elves are capable of at http://email.secureserver.net/www.Elf-Magic.com. Go to their website and read all about the Elfcapades the elves get into each night. The stories are funny ( like the man who got painted toenails) and I know it will be a new tradition in my family starting this year. *********************************************************** www.GoosieCards.com Goosie Cards® Goosie Cards are the first and only custom flash cards for children that can be personalized with photos and text! Goosie Cards are the ultimate flash cards because they give parents the power to teach...and their teaching possibilities are endless! Kids love them because they're fun and parents love them because they're educational! Special Features: Every card is unique High photo quality Laminated to wipe and keep clean Professionally made from heavy card stock Big cards for little hands (4 ¼" wide by 7 ½" long) Shipped in 3 days Cards can be created in 10, 20 and 26 card sets and prices start at $28 Gift Certificates for custom card sets are available and make great gifts! **************************************************** www.cedarvalleypublishing.com Becoming a mom not only changed my life but it is impacting education. I created my company when my girls were ages 3 and 1 and I was trying to find something to help them get ready for school. I am not a teacher or educator, and yet I created a book used by schools. I didn't create the alphabet, numbers, colors or shapes but found a way to repackage it for parents, kids and teachers. With a telephone and a computer, I created www.cedarvalleypublishing.com. 10% of all profits are donated to literacy foundations and back to schools. By donating back to a school, they see my books and want to write grants to purchase more! I am the author and publisher of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! & Let's Get Ready For First Grade! Both books are award-winning, state-approved and used inside homes and schools across the nation. Created by a mom, they are currently used in over 350 school districts from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon and in libraries and head start programs all across the country. Parents, kids and grandparents all love them because they are not storybooks or workbooks; they are books meant to be read over and over that cover the curriculum for Kindergarten and First Grade. In fall, I will be releasing the highly anticipated Spanish/English edition of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! iA prepararse para kindergarten! My kids think it is hilarious that I am writing a Spanish book without being able to read or write the language. As my 7 year old says, "just hire a translator, duh, anyone can do anything!" I am a mom inspired by Oprah to change education. This has become my passion! My mantra is if two brothers from Ohio can change the face of aviation, that why can't a mom, inspired by Oprah change education at the core! Thirty-eight states are discussing all day 4 year-old Kindergarten because kids are not coming to school prepared. But where are the public service announcements telling parents the 7 things they need to know for Kindergarten testing: the alphabet all mixed up, number to 10 all mixed up, basic shapes, colors, coins, counting objects to 10 and how far they can count to 100? Schools purchase my books in bulk to help get parents, kids and teachers all be on the same page of Kindergarten and First Grade! Now I have a national platform speaking to educators, schools, parents and kids! This is a true family business! Who better to help me write Let's Get Ready For Second Grade! than my 2nd and 4th grader! Stacey Kannenberg "The Get Ready To Learn Mom" Cedar Valley Publishing & Mom Central Consulting Award Winning Author/Publisher of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! & Let's Get Ready For First Grade! ****************************************************** www.AbbyRoo.com In a hurry and can't find it? Everything drops to the bottom? Can't see what you packed? Always losing things? 2" AbbyRoo It's in the bag! The AbbyRoo canvas/cotton carry-all bag is just about perfect for just about every need just about everyday. Why? The AbbyRoo bag has fantastic compartments designed for getting through each and every day - getting through life! Unzip the two front full length zippers and expose the hidden eight mesh compartments. All arranged in several sizes to handle the stuff we carry, but all visible at a glance in the bag. Add the large back side pocket and roomy inside of the tote and the AbbyRoo can handle all of your stuff because it's in the bag! ***************************************************** OrderPopcorn.com If you're not sure what to give someone for the holidays, a tin of popcorn from OrderPopcorn.com is a great choice. Not only is it a great gift, but 70% of the sales from this site go to help Boy Scouts. Another gift alternative is to donate popcorn treats to the military for the holidays, in someone's name. 3-Way Tin with Chocolatey Caramel Crunch Gourmet Caramel Corn with Almonds, Pecans and Cashews Operation Giftervention Help Support Our Troops http://www.orderpopcorn.com **************************************** www.Shainsware.com Shains are a very cool gift for all ages (from 4 and up) especially creative people or anyone who has something to say. You can see them at http://shainsware.com/ Shains are a great gift because - They are made of recycled materials - The products are empowering for kids of all ages to make their own statement - Shains are affordable and retail under $20 - And most importantly - they are fun! Our Dog Molli loves her new Shains Pet Collar and we know your dogs will love theirs too! Empower them to make their own statement ;-) or let them carry yours! Shains recycled pet collars are available in 3 standard sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Each collar comes with 60 elements including multiples of the alphabet, the numbers 0-9, and 8 exclusive new icons. The icons include a fire hydrant, waterbowl, dog bone, dog house, and of course a newspaper. Four hot colors to choose from - Sun, Poppy, Orchid, and Black. Available now for $19.00. These collars are a fashion statement and do not include rings to attach a leash for a reason - Rubber can stretch and we want to make sure your dogs stay safe. Shains are recycled accessories that encourage and empower people to make their own statements and change them whenever they want! Shainsware, the company, is dedicated to producing eco-friendly products that are useful and empowering. We donate a percentage of net profits to environmental organizations. Shains products are made of recycled and recyclable parts and everything Shains produces is certified lead free. Shains packaging is also recycled and recylable. Shains manufactures bracelets, necklaces, pet collars, hair bands, key chains, and much more all designed to work with Shains interchangeable icons and letters. *****************************************************8 Jailbreak Toys http://www.jailbreaktoys.com Jailbreak Toys produces action figures of historical leaders and political figures. They made a huge splash around the 2008 United States presidential election with their Barack Obama action figure that was quickly followed up by a John McCain action figure. Other Jailbreak Toys action figures include their Artists Collection comprised of figures of artists like Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Frida, Van Gogh and Picasso. The Revolutionaries (world leaders and dictators), The Writers Collection (famous authors) and the Genius http://www.jailbreaktoys.com *************************************************** www.Ficklets.com Eyewear Adornments Take the "ho-hum" out of eyewear, add Ficklets and go from ordinary to a fun, colorful and stylish look. Ficklets are interchangeable, easy to attach and remove, giving you "eye-popping" options to mix-and-match depending on your interest, outfit or mood. Ficklets make eyewear uniquely you... they're your "I-candy"!! www.ficklets.com ************************************************** www.paramount.com PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT MAKES GIFT GIVING EASIER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH SELECT WRAPPED AND READY BLOCKBUSTER HITS ON DVD Holiday shopping just got a lot easier when Paramount Home Entertainment offers consumers three of its most successful titles this year Iron Man, Kung Fu Panda and Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull already pre-wrapped. The titles available on DVD will be on shelves at most retailers by November 30 or December 7 for purchase. Consumers can just remove the outer sleeve and its wrapped and ready to put under the tree. On Sunday, November 30 the top 18 markets in the country will also offer $50 in savings off Paramount's blockbuster DVD and Blu-ray titles in the local newspapers to kick off the arrival of the wrapped and ready titles in store,. Markets include New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, Dallas, San Francisco, Orlando, San Diego, Tampa, Minneapolis, Sacramento, Phoenix, Miami, Houston and Atlanta. The offer includes $3 off on all single and 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray titles and $10 off DVD and Blu-ray box sets. Pricing: $19.99 U.S. (single-disc DVD) for wrapped and ready titles ******************************************************* www.MonkeyToes.com Monkey-Toes are a playful line of fun animal and insect themed footwear for children. Our original collection of hand-painted sneakers and matching socks is designed with both parents and kids in mind. Monkey-Toes make the everyday activity of putting on shoes and socks more fun by introducing friends for the feet, all while providing quality footwear for children. The Monkey-Toes family consists of five original designs - Buzzy Bees (bumblebee themed), Little Ladies (ladybug themed), Spunky Spiders (spider themed), Leap Frogs (frog themed), and Little Piggies (pig themed). www.monkey-toes.com *************************************************** You Don't Have To Be Bilingual To Raise A Bilingual Child We live in an increasingly bilingual world, and children are exposed to the Spanish language more than ever before. You probably already know about many of the important benefits of helping your child become bilingual, but you might be concerned about how to introduce the second language to your child - especially if you're not bilingual yourself. http://www.bocabeth.com/ ****************************************************** www.BuffaloGames.com Last Word The uproarious race to have the final say! Last Word is the ultimate creative party game and is the perfect party game for school parties. Be the first Player to advance to the Finish by creatively connecting Subjects and Letters, while racing a Random-Interval Timer and the other Players! For example, Subject: "Vegetables"... Letter: "C". Players yell out... Carrots!Cucumbers! Corn! Cauliflower! 'tick-tick' ... The player with the Last Word before the timer sounds advances. ******************************************************** An awesome new product that is sure to be a hot item on muscle car lovers' holiday wish lists. The Officially Licensed Dodge Charger and Viper Road Mice are computer mice that are authentic replicas of the Dodge Viper and 2008 Charger muscle cars! These aren't just any scaled down replicas, though. They feature working headlights and authentic Dodge paintjobs and badging. With style, functionality is not compromised. The Dodge Road Mice live up to Four Door's expertise in quality pointing devices with 800-dpi resolution for enhanced accuracy and precision movement. Available wire and wireless versions for both MACs and PCs, each Road Mouse has an MSRP of $44.95. ************************************************** Christmas Box of Questions A great Christmas gift game, guaranteed to inspire fun and meaningful conversations at your Christmas dinner or lunch. Good conversation at your holiday dinner begins with our inspiring conversation starters! Give the gift of memorable conversations. The perfect present to start a new Christmas tradition. Fun questions like: Is there an ornament from the tree that is dear to you? If you could kiss a person under the mistletoe, who would it be? What is your favorite holiday smell? A beautifully designed gift box with a snug top and 35 glossy Christamas cookie cards. Playful and original illustrations with clever, engaging and entertaining questions. Bonus: 5 Blank Cards + 5 ribbons to make your own questions and decorate the Christmas tree. www.theboxgirls.com Games for Adults like Truth Or Dare Games for the Holidays, Office parties, kids, and Families. I love these games. Great for long drives! ******************************************************* This is a really memorable gift and will please the parents and the kids. It's a whole new concept in kids books that combines classic titles that have been around for generations of readers and state-of-the-art computer technology that allows each book to be personalized with a dedication and photo. The finished book is printed and shipped right to your front door Save-It-Forever Gift Books for Kids, with Personalized Dedications Many favorite childhood stories can now be transformed into personalized gifts for the children in your life. Personalization includes a printed dedication, complete with the child's name, a meaningful blurb and a photo of your choice if desired, right up front, and sometimes on the inner back hardcover. Available at The Kid Store online at Kids.SharedBook.com. It's fast - all it takes is a click of the mouse -- and one-of-a-kind - a special, unique gift. It even comes with free shipping. Choose from more than 80 classics, both old and new - from The Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland to Pinkalicious. Accessible by age, title or author. Prices range from $19.95 to $30.00. More books are added all the time so the list of titles keeps growing. *************************************************** http://www.babylegs.com/ About BabyLegs When professional extreme snowboarder Nicole Donnelly decided to come down from the mountains, she chose Seattlefor her next adventure and soon began her family. And, as most families encounter, Nicole's baby daughter Sara eventually faced a diaper rash that would not quit. This sparked Nicole's ingenious solution: she cut the feet off of a pair of snowboarding socks and fitted Sara, from hip to ankle, with a homemade set of legwarmers. Sara was now able to be diaper-free, rash-less, crawl safely on her knees, and debut what would become a trend-setting fashion accessory. Founded in April 2005, BabyLegs is now an international company, with products in more than 50 countries. BabyLegs retail from $12 for an original pair, to $28 for Organic Merino Wool designs. BabyLegs was awarded the "2007 Best New Brand" Earnie Award by Earnshaw's for excellence in children's wear design, and recognized with the World Trade Center Tacoma's "Marco Polo" Award for pioneering trade. A few reasons parents and kids will love BabyLegs this holiday season: Make diaper changing a breeze! Fun and festive fashion accessory. Promotes independence while potty training. Keeps legs warm; great with carriers and strollers! Protects soft knees from harsh surfaces. For sports, playgrounds, and dance classes. Comfortable alternative to tights. Allows for "nakedy bottom" time! Instant alternative to undershirt when worn on arms! Wear over bandages to keep child from removing. Helps little socks stay on.
www.airhogs.com Here is a great gift for under $50 that is a hit in any office. It's a remote controlled car that can drive on the floor, up walls, even upside down on the ceiling! It's called the Zero Gravity Micro and retails for just $29.99 at all leading retailers (Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R' Us...). It's super fun and always gets a major wow' factor wherever its used. Here's a good youtube video that shows how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPw4qYG7Tsw The ultimate in gravity-defying indoor R/C racing, Zero Gravity Micro is a radio-controlled car that drives on the floor, up walls and even upside-down! Performing at impressive speed on any smooth surface using a special patented technology, the Zero Gravity Micro has 2 cool power settings: Regular Mode: Outstanding ground control Extreme Mode: Vertical and upside-down action Zero Gravity Micro also features working headlights that act as battery charge level indicators and the rare ability to use 4 different frequencies - allowing up to 4 friends to race their Zero Gravity Micro's at the same time without crossing signals between controllers and cars. Zero Gravity Micro continues Air Hog's streak of industry awards having recently been acknowledged by The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval for Fall 2008, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) 2008 Gold Award, and the 2008 Create Child Preferred Choice Award. Package Includes: 1 Zero Gravity Micro Car 1 Controller/Charger 1 Instruction Sheet 1 Lipo battery (6 AA batteries not included) Age: 8+ Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 For more information on Air Hogs please visit: www.airhogs.com For more information on Spin Master please visit: www.spinmaster.com ******************************** www.mumbojumbo.com Specifically, we have just released LUXOR: Quest for the Afterlife, 7 Wonders: Treasures of Seven and Can You See What I See?-all three of these titles are available at www.mumbojumbo.com, amazon.com and at retailers nationwide like Wal-Mart and GameStop. Can You See What I See? Curfuffle's Collectibles MSRP: $19.99 Popular photographs from the books of Walter Wick provide stunning backgrounds Hundreds of cleverly hidden objects! Can You See What I See? spent 21 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list Walter Wick's fun hidden object books have sold more than 1.75 million copies to date 7 Wonders: Treasures of Seven MSRP: $19.99 Platform: PC Available: 11.4.08 7 Wonders is back, with an all-new rotatable board! Ground-breaking third chapter in franchise elevates matching game play Cool pathway puzzles to solve on each level Revolving board enhances power-up strength * Nine all-new Wonders to build Track your progress and find your next Wonder using the Compass and Map LUXOR: Quest for the Afterlife MSRP: $19.99 Platform: PC Available: 11.4.08 Unravel the mystery along the Silk Road! Never-before-seen game mode pits you against a challenging shooter! Venture out of Egypt to six exotic lands on your quest Story with twists and turns narrated by Queen Nefertiti Conquer all new achievements Innovative new power-ups *************************************** www.panicbuttons.com Would your listeners be interested in a fun stocking stuffer? We sell a novelty red computer key imprinted with "PANIC". It has double backed adhesive so you can attach it to any place on your computer or any object that brings you frustration. Great gag gift for frustrated computer users. Your readers can push the Panic button when they get the urge to panic. We also sell the world's least expensive PC. That's right...for under $2.50 your readers can get a brand new PC. That is a Pencil Computer. This high quality mechanical pencil is imprinted with "input" at the lead end and "delete" by the eraser. Another fun gag gift. Feeling stressed? just for fun, check out: www.panicbuttons.com Pencil Computer: This is the lowest cost PC (Pencil Computer) on the Planet! This fun, novelty, mechanical pencil has printed "output" near the lead pointed part of the instrument and "delete" at the eraser end. The name Pencil Computer is printed in the middle. It is round, glossy white with black print. You can brag that this "PC" is : Crash Proof Never gets Viruses, Spyware, or Pop-Ups Never needs to Reboot It has limitless memory (depending on the user!) It's Wireless Too! This is a novelty item but it is not just any mechanical pencil. The Pencil Computer uses an amazing writing instrument by a leading USA pencil manufacturer. This new technology in mechanical pencil design automatically feeds graphite as you write! Quite possibly the best pencil you have ever used. It is a quality and fun gift to give. This bright red, actual computer key is imprinted with the word "PANIC". Adhesive backing allows you to attach this novelty computer key to any object that brings you frustration. Most people put PANIC buttons on their keyboards, although we've received reports of PANIC buttons attached to co-worker's foreheads. A convent even ordered 10 PANIC buttons. ********************************************** www.K9Confections.com Often times, our canine companions are overlooked during the Holiday Season... but with K9 Confections, they don't have to be! Let your favorite pooch get in on the holiday action too - with K9 Confections' Holiday Dog Treats. Decorated with Yogurt and Carob and made with all-natural ingredients, these treats are available in flavors like Peanut Butter and Pumpkin (Vegetarian available also), and in the following Holiday shapes: Ornament, Stocking, Squirrel, Star, Christmas Tree, among others. K9 Confections specializes in premium, all-natural and organic dog treats that are: - Wheat, corn and soy free - Salt and sugar-free - Omega rich - Contain no preservatives - Baked fresh What a way to celebrating the holidays with your favorite furry friend! Christmas Dog Treat Gift Box Six of our all-natural, handmade and hand-decorated Christmas shaped dog treats. These are perfectly placed in a clear gift box and hand tied with our signature holiday gift ribbon. Perfect for gift-giving! Available in peanut butter, vegetarian, and pumpkin flavors. ******************************************** www.laplates.com La Plates Personalized plates for entertaining on your patio, at the beach or your kid-friendly kitchen table. La Plates strives to provide the most colorful, hip designs, personalized to your taste. Our company was created by a woman with a need for plates that were easy to clean and wouldn't break when her 3 year old attempted to carry his dishes to the sink. So far, mission accomplished - now we're bringing them to you! We look forward to working with you now and in the future. We appreciate your business and hope you will pass along our name and website when guests ask, "Where did you find those fabulous plates?!" www.laplates.com *********************************************** www.dixonusa.com Ticonderoga¹s Enviro Stiks Pencils are the perfect product for the environmentally conscious person. Whether used for work, school, or around the house, pencils are a necessity. The Enviro Stik is environmentally friendly, containing only approved timber from renewable forests. This wood-cased pencil has a lacquer-free finish, recyclable ferrule, and an environmentally degradable eraser. For your creative friends, try Prang¹s new Metallic Art Markers! These washable markers create eye-popping effects on almost any surface! Bright, metallic colors work especially beautifully on black paper and dark surfaces. Best of all, they will keep your little ones occupied during long hours of travel. Great for all ages, Ticonderoga¹s Noir pencil is a fun, stylish accessory. This retro-looking pencil has a luxurious holograph design. It appears crystal on the exterior, with a premium stained black wood barrel interior. In addition, these pencils have a latex-free eraser, guaranteeing smudge free correction. All items can be purchased at Office Depot and other national retailers. www.dixonusa.com ********************************************* www.stinkykids.com StinkyKids is a brand built around 10 diverse characters: sharing the philosophy of being little stinKers, making right choices and spreading their motto 'Always Be A Leader Of Good'. StinkyKids has been featured on The Today Show and The Big Idea as well as many other media outlets. Simply put, StinkyKids is a breath of fresh air in the apparel industry. Fun, fabulous and fashionable, StinkyKids is a company dedicated to celebrating the innocent and simple joys of childhood. "You little stinker," is an expression that's rolled off the lips of parents for decades. The phrase is affectionate and playful - with a nod to the freewheeling fun of childhood. StinkyKids are kids at their best. Backed by our motto: "Always be a leader of good", StinkyKids are regular kids that make good choices. Each original design is created to capture the most treasured moments of childhood. Whether it's a princess, a golfer, a ballerina, or kid in a bathing suit, each one captures a moment of the imagination and beauty of childhood. A little sentiment and a lot of spunk are a part of each and every StinkyKid. Which StinkyKid do you look like? ************************************************** Welcome to Magnificent Creations Limited! I believe that we are born naturally perfect, whole and complete. What I know is that sometimes things are said or done to us that make us forget about who we truly are and our self esteem suffers. Manifest Your Magnificence products and services are all about helping us remember our Magnificence. I envision a world where the focus is on what is right with us, what the possibilities are for ourselves, our community and our world. I believe that with Manifest Your Magnificence products and services, we can increase people's self worth and self esteem, making a positive impact on the lives of millions of people around the world. I invite you to join our Magnificent movement and help make the world a better place for all. examples "Manifest Your Magnificence", a set of affirmation cards and audio cd for kids that has won an award of excellence through the Creative Child magazine. You can see them at http://www.magnificentcreations.com/. They are great gifts for teachers. Manifest Your Magnificence is a unique set of 64 affirmation cards and audio cd designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Beautifully illustrated, written and spoken, each affirmation carries a powerful "I AM" message that connects children to their magnificence. This unique set of cards and cd encourages positive interactions between adults and children, creates communication about feelings, promotes values such as honesty, responsibility, and compassion, and imprints positive attitudes and beliefs in the subconscious through use of "I AM" statements. Only $15.95 for each set of cards and $13.95 for each cd (plus shipping). **************************************************** Puppy Lover's Journal Available now! Click book cover to order from Amazon.com. Adorable puppies! Who can resist the snuggly warm feeling you get from a puppy? The Puppy Lover's Journal is filled with 104 different and delightful pictures of playful puppies on lined journal pages you can use to write about your puppy, turn into a gratitude journal, keep memos, take notes, maybe even record the story of your life. This handy journal fits easily in a back pocket or a purse. Makes a great gift for any occasion. Makes a great gift for any occasion! The Puppy Lover's Journal is available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble (BN.com), RichardsonPublishing.com and many online book stores. Get your copy today. Richardson Publishing, Inc. PO Box 162115 Altamonte Springs, FL 32716 Email - coachrik@aol.com www.RichardsonPublishing.com Kitten Lover's Journal Available now! Click book cover to order from Amazon.com. A division of Richardson Publishing, Inc. Delightful, playful, and inquisitive little balls of fur! Who can resist the snuggly, warm feeling you get from a kitten purring loudly as you cuddle it close? The Kitten Lover's Journal is filled with 104 different and delightful pictures of playful kittens on lined journal pages you can use to write about your kitten, create a gratitude journal, or use it to keep memos and dates, take notes of your kitten's mischievous antics, or maybe even record the story of your life. This handy journal fits easily in a back pocket or a purse. Order the Kitten Lover's Journal from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble (BN.com), www.RichardsonPublishing.com and other major online book sellers. Richardson Publishing, Inc. PO Box 162115 Altamonte Springs, FL 32716 coachrik@aol.com www.RichardsonPublishing.com ********************************************* www.pamspantry.net We have a line of gourmet Dips, Dressings, Spreads, Cheesecake Mixes, Bar-B-Q's and Picklers. We offer taste-tempting, delicious, gourmet mixes that will be a hit with everyone, doesn't matter if you are 2 or 92! Kids love us, grownups love us. Everyone loves to dip! Each dip mix packet is hand measured and gives the perfect flavor quality with no added fillers or preservatives. We use only the freshest ingredients! Our mixes are all very easy and inexpensive to prepare. The best thing about our products is the ease and convenience the products offer. Great tasting foods can be prepared in a matter of minutes. We also have lots of receipes available online to make taste tempting dishes and complete meals with our products. COMPANY & CONTACT INFO: Pam's Pantry PO Box 503 Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Owner: Pam Redman Email: pamspantry@comcast.net WEBSITE: www.pamspantry.net Orders are placed via website. Please see our customer testimonials! Also, we are currently in the running to be named one of the Top 100 Home Based Businesses in the US. You can check out our link and comments at: http://www.startupnation.com/homebased100/contestant/1449/index.php ORDERING DEADLINES: All orders ship within 24-48 hours of receipt. **************************************************** www.bandai.com Bandai America has the hottest toys this holiday season, inspiring the imagination and play of kids of all ages. From the most sought after action figures and vehicles, to the latest tech and role-play toys that activate and connect, and even the latest Japanese toy crazes, Bandai has the toys that continuously top kids' holiday wish lists. This year's holiday line-up includes several debuts, including: Mugen Pop Pop -Already a huge hit in Japan, the addicting Mugen Pop Pop delivers endless bubble popping fun and is the perfect stocking stuffer idea Power Rangers Jungle Fury Mission Helmet - Kids become their favorite hero with this wearable Red Ranger helmet. Battle against evil space aliens as they play through one of 40 downloadable audio missions Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber - Kids can discover all-new alien creatures with the one of a kind, never-before-seen Alien Creation Chamber Dragon Ball Z Role Play - The popular Dragon Ball Z franchise returns to Bandai with reinvigorated lineups including role-play toys like the Dragon Ball Z Energy Battle Set CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE OF THE HOTTEST HOLIDAY TOYS FROM BANDAI AMERICA: http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2008/bandai080508/index.html OR www.bandai.com *************************************************** http://happikins.com/ Do you have kids? Do they have mouths? Do they eat lunch with those mouths? Do they sometimes miss their mouths when eating lunch... maybe getting said lunch on their face and hands? We can't stop your kids from making messes, but we can help clean them up without making a mess of the environment. HappikinsTM are machine-washable cloth napkins for school lunches. Purchasing them for your child can help reduce the 18, 760 pounds of unnecessary waste generated by the average elementary school cafeteria each year. All of those paper napkins affect more than the environment. Did you know that most kids use $200 worth of paper napkins a year? HappikinsTM are a fun and easy way to teach your child about the importance of making smart choices for our environment. And for wiping that PB & J out of the corners of their mouths. http://happikins.com/ ****************************************************** www.resumesforchildren.com ResumesforChildren.comis a resource for parents, teachers, mentors, youth organizations, etc. to learn the why's and how-to's of resume development for children. The site includes sample children's resumes, a brochure of resume building activities, and a resume template link. Parents may also obtain the book, Resumes for Children - 17 Years Old and Under, by Donna Kristine "Kris" Manley. Download Kris' interviews and hear the benefits of resume development for children including more than 10 great uses for a child's resume, what NOT to include in a child's resume, and more. *************************************************** Butterflies & Hiccups: A Guided Pregnancy Journal www.PregnancyGram.com Retail: $19.99 Simply Breastfeeding DVD www.mybabyexperts.com Retail: $39.98 Preggie Pops www.preggiepops.com Retail: $5.50 Nurse Purse www.lildarlins.org Retail: $24.00 BandaBib, Big Bib and Burper www.BazzleBaby.com Retail $29.99 SayBump maternity tees www.SayBump.com Retail: $39.99 Happi Tummi www.happitummi.com Retail: $19.99 ************************************************* www.ElfMagic.com Elf Magic is the timeless Christmas tradition that has created special memories for countless children and families in homes around the world. The Elf Magic elves - recognized by a magic snowflake placed on their heart by Santa himself - make the holiday season come alive with a timeless tradition that artfully blends playtime, the importance of family values, and reinforces the true meaning of Christmas. From discovering an Elf's magical arrival in the home, to searching for their hidden Elf after a night full of mischievous adventures - children know the magic in Elf Magic is real! Elf MagicTM -- a new, adventuresome holiday tradition that brings Elves from the North Pole into homes Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve for a holiday season full of togetherness, fun ... and mischief. For a mere $26.95 travel fare - from the North Pole, of course - parents and grandparents can elevate the mystique of the holiday season for children. Each night, North Pole Snowflakes bring the Elves to life for late-night Elfcapades and excitement. Children may awake to find the Elves have taken Daddy's car out for 2 a.m. servings of "Elf eats," decorated their rooms with Christmas lights and snowflakes or made them a mix CD of their favorite Christmas carols. These really just scratch the surface, though ... each year the Elves get more ambitious in the twilight hours! Read more of what the Elves are capable of at http://email.secureserver.net/www.Elf-Magic.com. Go to their website and read all about the Elfcapades the elves get into each night. The stories are funny ( like the man who got painted toenails) and I know it will be a new tradition in my family starting this year. *********************************************************** www.GoosieCards.com Goosie Cards® Goosie Cards are the first and only custom flash cards for children that can be personalized with photos and text! Goosie Cards are the ultimate flash cards because they give parents the power to teach...and their teaching possibilities are endless! Kids love them because they're fun and parents love them because they're educational! Special Features: Every card is unique High photo quality Laminated to wipe and keep clean Professionally made from heavy card stock Big cards for little hands (4 ¼" wide by 7 ½" long) Shipped in 3 days Cards can be created in 10, 20 and 26 card sets and prices start at $28 Gift Certificates for custom card sets are available and make great gifts! **************************************************** www.cedarvalleypublishing.com Becoming a mom not only changed my life but it is impacting education. I created my company when my girls were ages 3 and 1 and I was trying to find something to help them get ready for school. I am not a teacher or educator, and yet I created a book used by schools. I didn't create the alphabet, numbers, colors or shapes but found a way to repackage it for parents, kids and teachers. With a telephone and a computer, I created www.cedarvalleypublishing.com. 10% of all profits are donated to literacy foundations and back to schools. By donating back to a school, they see my books and want to write grants to purchase more! I am the author and publisher of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! & Let's Get Ready For First Grade! Both books are award-winning, state-approved and used inside homes and schools across the nation. Created by a mom, they are currently used in over 350 school districts from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon and in libraries and head start programs all across the country. Parents, kids and grandparents all love them because they are not storybooks or workbooks; they are books meant to be read over and over that cover the curriculum for Kindergarten and First Grade. In fall, I will be releasing the highly anticipated Spanish/English edition of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! iA prepararse para kindergarten! My kids think it is hilarious that I am writing a Spanish book without being able to read or write the language. As my 7 year old says, "just hire a translator, duh, anyone can do anything!" I am a mom inspired by Oprah to change education. This has become my passion! My mantra is if two brothers from Ohio can change the face of aviation, that why can't a mom, inspired by Oprah change education at the core! Thirty-eight states are discussing all day 4 year-old Kindergarten because kids are not coming to school prepared. But where are the public service announcements telling parents the 7 things they need to know for Kindergarten testing: the alphabet all mixed up, number to 10 all mixed up, basic shapes, colors, coins, counting objects to 10 and how far they can count to 100? Schools purchase my books in bulk to help get parents, kids and teachers all be on the same page of Kindergarten and First Grade! Now I have a national platform speaking to educators, schools, parents and kids! This is a true family business! Who better to help me write Let's Get Ready For Second Grade! than my 2nd and 4th grader! Stacey Kannenberg "The Get Ready To Learn Mom" Cedar Valley Publishing & Mom Central Consulting Award Winning Author/Publisher of Let's Get Ready For Kindergarten! & Let's Get Ready For First Grade! ****************************************************** www.AbbyRoo.com In a hurry and can't find it? Everything drops to the bottom? Can't see what you packed? Always losing things? 2" AbbyRoo It's in the bag! The AbbyRoo canvas/cotton carry-all bag is just about perfect for just about every need just about everyday. Why? The AbbyRoo bag has fantastic compartments designed for getting through each and every day - getting through life! Unzip the two front full length zippers and expose the hidden eight mesh compartments. All arranged in several sizes to handle the stuff we carry, but all visible at a glance in the bag. Add the large back side pocket and roomy inside of the tote and the AbbyRoo can handle all of your stuff because it's in the bag! ***************************************************** OrderPopcorn.com If you're not sure what to give someone for the holidays, a tin of popcorn from OrderPopcorn.com is a great choice. Not only is it a great gift, but 70% of the sales from this site go to help Boy Scouts. Another gift alternative is to donate popcorn treats to the military for the holidays, in someone's name. 3-Way Tin with Chocolatey Caramel Crunch Gourmet Caramel Corn with Almonds, Pecans and Cashews Operation Giftervention Help Support Our Troops http://www.orderpopcorn.com **************************************** www.Shainsware.com Shains are a very cool gift for all ages (from 4 and up) especially creative people or anyone who has something to say. You can see them at http://shainsware.com/ Shains are a great gift because - They are made of recycled materials - The products are empowering for kids of all ages to make their own statement - Shains are affordable and retail under $20 - And most importantly - they are fun! Our Dog Molli loves her new Shains Pet Collar and we know your dogs will love theirs too! Empower them to make their own statement ;-) or let them carry yours! Shains recycled pet collars are available in 3 standard sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Each collar comes with 60 elements including multiples of the alphabet, the numbers 0-9, and 8 exclusive new icons. The icons include a fire hydrant, waterbowl, dog bone, dog house, and of course a newspaper. Four hot colors to choose from - Sun, Poppy, Orchid, and Black. Available now for $19.00. These collars are a fashion statement and do not include rings to attach a leash for a reason - Rubber can stretch and we want to make sure your dogs stay safe. Shains are recycled accessories that encourage and empower people to make their own statements and change them whenever they want! Shainsware, the company, is dedicated to producing eco-friendly products that are useful and empowering. We donate a percentage of net profits to environmental organizations. Shains products are made of recycled and recyclable parts and everything Shains produces is certified lead free. Shains packaging is also recycled and recylable. Shains manufactures bracelets, necklaces, pet collars, hair bands, key chains, and much more all designed to work with Shains interchangeable icons and letters. *****************************************************8 Jailbreak Toys http://www.jailbreaktoys.com Jailbreak Toys produces action figures of historical leaders and political figures. They made a huge splash around the 2008 United States presidential election with their Barack Obama action figure that was quickly followed up by a John McCain action figure. Other Jailbreak Toys action figures include their Artists Collection comprised of figures of artists like Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Frida, Van Gogh and Picasso. The Revolutionaries (world leaders and dictators), The Writers Collection (famous authors) and the Genius http://www.jailbreaktoys.com *************************************************** www.Ficklets.com Eyewear Adornments Take the "ho-hum" out of eyewear, add Ficklets and go from ordinary to a fun, colorful and stylish look. Ficklets are interchangeable, easy to attach and remove, giving you "eye-popping" options to mix-and-match depending on your interest, outfit or mood. Ficklets make eyewear uniquely you... they're your "I-candy"!! www.ficklets.com ************************************************** www.paramount.com PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT MAKES GIFT GIVING EASIER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH SELECT WRAPPED AND READY BLOCKBUSTER HITS ON DVD Holiday shopping just got a lot easier when Paramount Home Entertainment offers consumers three of its most successful titles this year Iron Man, Kung Fu Panda and Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull already pre-wrapped. The titles available on DVD will be on shelves at most retailers by November 30 or December 7 for purchase. Consumers can just remove the outer sleeve and its wrapped and ready to put under the tree. On Sunday, November 30 the top 18 markets in the country will also offer $50 in savings off Paramount's blockbuster DVD and Blu-ray titles in the local newspapers to kick off the arrival of the wrapped and ready titles in store,. Markets include New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, Dallas, San Francisco, Orlando, San Diego, Tampa, Minneapolis, Sacramento, Phoenix, Miami, Houston and Atlanta. The offer includes $3 off on all single and 2-disc DVD and Blu-ray titles and $10 off DVD and Blu-ray box sets. Pricing: $19.99 U.S. (single-disc DVD) for wrapped and ready titles ******************************************************* www.MonkeyToes.com Monkey-Toes are a playful line of fun animal and insect themed footwear for children. Our original collection of hand-painted sneakers and matching socks is designed with both parents and kids in mind. Monkey-Toes make the everyday activity of putting on shoes and socks more fun by introducing friends for the feet, all while providing quality footwear for children. The Monkey-Toes family consists of five original designs - Buzzy Bees (bumblebee themed), Little Ladies (ladybug themed), Spunky Spiders (spider themed), Leap Frogs (frog themed), and Little Piggies (pig themed). www.monkey-toes.com *************************************************** You Don't Have To Be Bilingual To Raise A Bilingual Child We live in an increasingly bilingual world, and children are exposed to the Spanish language more than ever before. You probably already know about many of the important benefits of helping your child become bilingual, but you might be concerned about how to introduce the second language to your child - especially if you're not bilingual yourself. http://www.bocabeth.com/ ****************************************************** www.BuffaloGames.com Last Word The uproarious race to have the final say! Last Word is the ultimate creative party game and is the perfect party game for school parties. Be the first Player to advance to the Finish by creatively connecting Subjects and Letters, while racing a Random-Interval Timer and the other Players! For example, Subject: "Vegetables"... Letter: "C". Players yell out... Carrots!Cucumbers! Corn! Cauliflower! 'tick-tick' ... The player with the Last Word before the timer sounds advances. ******************************************************** An awesome new product that is sure to be a hot item on muscle car lovers' holiday wish lists. The Officially Licensed Dodge Charger and Viper Road Mice are computer mice that are authentic replicas of the Dodge Viper and 2008 Charger muscle cars! These aren't just any scaled down replicas, though. They feature working headlights and authentic Dodge paintjobs and badging. With style, functionality is not compromised. The Dodge Road Mice live up to Four Door's expertise in quality pointing devices with 800-dpi resolution for enhanced accuracy and precision movement. Available wire and wireless versions for both MACs and PCs, each Road Mouse has an MSRP of $44.95. ************************************************** Christmas Box of Questions A great Christmas gift game, guaranteed to inspire fun and meaningful conversations at your Christmas dinner or lunch. Good conversation at your holiday dinner begins with our inspiring conversation starters! Give the gift of memorable conversations. The perfect present to start a new Christmas tradition. Fun questions like: Is there an ornament from the tree that is dear to you? If you could kiss a person under the mistletoe, who would it be? What is your favorite holiday smell? A beautifully designed gift box with a snug top and 35 glossy Christamas cookie cards. Playful and original illustrations with clever, engaging and entertaining questions. Bonus: 5 Blank Cards + 5 ribbons to make your own questions and decorate the Christmas tree. www.theboxgirls.com Games for Adults like Truth Or Dare Games for the Holidays, Office parties, kids, and Families. I love these games. Great for long drives! ******************************************************* This is a really memorable gift and will please the parents and the kids. It's a whole new concept in kids books that combines classic titles that have been around for generations of readers and state-of-the-art computer technology that allows each book to be personalized with a dedication and photo. The finished book is printed and shipped right to your front door Save-It-Forever Gift Books for Kids, with Personalized Dedications Many favorite childhood stories can now be transformed into personalized gifts for the children in your life. Personalization includes a printed dedication, complete with the child's name, a meaningful blurb and a photo of your choice if desired, right up front, and sometimes on the inner back hardcover. Available at The Kid Store online at Kids.SharedBook.com. It's fast - all it takes is a click of the mouse -- and one-of-a-kind - a special, unique gift. It even comes with free shipping. Choose from more than 80 classics, both old and new - from The Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland to Pinkalicious. Accessible by age, title or author. Prices range from $19.95 to $30.00. More books are added all the time so the list of titles keeps growing. *************************************************** http://www.babylegs.com/ About BabyLegs When professional extreme snowboarder Nicole Donnelly decided to come down from the mountains, she chose Seattlefor her next adventure and soon began her family. And, as most families encounter, Nicole's baby daughter Sara eventually faced a diaper rash that would not quit. This sparked Nicole's ingenious solution: she cut the feet off of a pair of snowboarding socks and fitted Sara, from hip to ankle, with a homemade set of legwarmers. Sara was now able to be diaper-free, rash-less, crawl safely on her knees, and debut what would become a trend-setting fashion accessory. Founded in April 2005, BabyLegs is now an international company, with products in more than 50 countries. BabyLegs retail from $12 for an original pair, to $28 for Organic Merino Wool designs. BabyLegs was awarded the "2007 Best New Brand" Earnie Award by Earnshaw's for excellence in children's wear design, and recognized with the World Trade Center Tacoma's "Marco Polo" Award for pioneering trade. A few reasons parents and kids will love BabyLegs this holiday season: Make diaper changing a breeze! Fun and festive fashion accessory. Promotes independence while potty training. Keeps legs warm; great with carriers and strollers! Protects soft knees from harsh surfaces. For sports, playgrounds, and dance classes. Comfortable alternative to tights. Allows for "nakedy bottom" time! Instant alternative to undershirt when worn on arms! Wear over bandages to keep child from removing. Helps little socks stay on.