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DIY First Words Book

August 20, 2009 By Vera

While researching children activities on the web I found this great DIY project for mom that I really wanted to share.   This will also make a great birthday gift.

The project- creating your child’s first word book.  Sara of Party Perfect made a First Word Book for her son by using a camera, scrabble letters found at a vintage store, toys and people that are familiar to him and her MAC.

 

Here is what she did

Step 1  Collect items that are familiar to your child whether it’s pets, clothes, parents, or food and use your scrabble letters to build words for the item.

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Step 2  Take pictures of these items against a white backdrop.

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Step 3  Load them on iphoto if you have a Mac or use blurb which is a free bookmaking software site.

 

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Now you have made your baby’s First Word Book that will have meaning and help him/her associate the words with pictures that are truly familiar.  This DIY can be made under $40 which is well worth the price for something that will last a lifetime.

Written by: LaToya R.

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Great Books For Your Toddler

August 17, 2009 By Vera

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According to Parents Magazine, the following books should be a part of every toddler’s collection:

  1. Where the Wild Things Are. $10.17
  2. The Snowy Day. $6.90
  3. Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books). $6.99
  4. Jamberry. $35.71

Want to see the complete list? Click here.

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Real Food For Mother And Baby By Nina Planck

August 13, 2009 By Vera Leave a Comment

Real Food For Mother And Baby By Nina Planck

The product: Real Food for Mother and Baby

Why we love it: Nina Planck wants women to relax, breath and eat what they want but in a healthy, whole foods manner. She states that the food we digest during pregnancy aides in the development of the baby in three acts; first trimester-you need micronutrients, second trimester- you need protein and calcium, third trimester the baby needs fat—lots of fat for the brain. Even though it’s a fertility ‘diet’ book, diet is used loosely to describe whole grains, organic produce and fruits/veggies. This book is a way to feed your body and baby the foods it needs to grow healthy and strong.

Where to buy: Amazon

The cost: $12

Written by: LaToya

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Together With You

August 13, 2009 By Vera Leave a Comment

Together With You

The Product: Together With You – A 25 minute Video That Connects Families

Why We Love It: Having family members that live far way can be difficult for children. The 25 minute video specifically directed at ages 6 months to 4 years is an amazing and creative way to keep loved ones connected. This has to be one of the neatest gifts I have run across! It is Brilliant! Put this on your gift lists for any occasion. Grandparents especially!

Here is how it works…

You upload photos of your child and family members that you want to keep connected.T”ogether With You” customizes the first video called “Together at the Park”. The website will walk you through the process. Be sure to check out the sample video.

Where To Buy: togetherwithyou.com

Cost: Starts at $19.99 and up

Written By: Heather

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