Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Groovy Lab in a Box Giveaway

   @GroovyLabinaBox #STEM #giveaway perfect for #homeschool science curriculum  
Sponsored by: Groovy Lab in a Box
 
Hosted by:  The Squishable Baby
 
Groovy Lab in a Box is a monthly subscription STEM box with comprehensive hands-on activities in engineering, physics, chemistry and math.  Your child will be treated to a full year-long science curriculum - focused on developing experimentation, creativity, and problem solving skills - all while creating a love for science.  Groovy Lab in a Box is fun, engaging and complete science learning experience.  Look at how much we enjoyed our launch-it box...
 
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All of the monthly boxes are unique.  With one investigation a month, your child will get a full learning experience through Groovy Lab in a box's Beyond the Box which includes supplemental videos, games and online activities.  By the time your year is complete, your child will receive exposure to all branches of science!
 
This is the perfect for your year-long homeschool science curriculum
 
Enter Below for your chance to win a 1-Year Subscription to Groovy Lab in a Box.
 
 
Giveaway open October 14-November 4, 2014. Open to US residents only. RV $280.
       
The Squishable Baby and all participating Bloggers are not responsible for prize distribution.
 

Monday, October 6, 2014

Vegetarian Quick & Easy - Under 15 Minutes Review





Product Description
100 quick & easy recipes awaits for you
Whether you are a novice or an expert in the kitchen, you won’t need more than 15 minutes to make these recipes! Impressing your family and loved ones has never been easier!

Time may be precious, but so is food. We need it not only to survive but also to bring us joy and great taste experiences, to challenge our taste buds with new flavors, and, last but not least, to nourish us. But what do you do when you only have 15 minutes at your disposal? Time management is the answer. And that is what this book offers you”"recipes that don’t take more than 15 minutes to make, without sacrificing any of the taste.

What’s your part in all this? Just put on that apron and go to the kitchen. Have fun and enjoy cooking! Believe me, food that took hours to prepare but was done without any kind of passion won’t taste better than food prepared in just 15 minutes with all the love in your heart.
In "Quick & Easy Vegetarian Recipes" you will discover:

  • The various vegetarian groups' classification and why people choose to become vegetarian.
    The benefits of being vegetarian and the concerns you need to deal with.
    Tips and guidance for becoming a vegetarian. So many people have done it already, you can do it too!
    How to get organized and actually find time to cook for yourself and your family.
    Quick & easy vegetarian recipes for busy mums, romantic meals, recipes that even kids can make and recipes for parties.
100 Simple Natural Foods Recipes:
  • Easy and Quick Recipes for Busy Mums
    Quick and Easy Recipes for Romantic Meals
    Quick and Easy Recipes That Even Kids Can Make
    Easy and Quick Recipes for Parties
MarksvilleandMe reviews Vegetarian Quick & Easy - Under 

15 Minutes Review
written by 
Jonathan Vine
I am not sure where to start because our family liked so many of the recipes. The best part is that most of the recipes were made from ingredients we already had on hand, and talk about quick and easy. Here are the names of three recipes our family enjoyed. Ricotta Cheese Fritters, Nutella popsicles, and Shakshouka Tomato Poached Eggs. 

Vegetarian Quick & Easy -Under 15 minutes starts where Vegetarian Weight Loss* left off, providing you with  lots of Vegetarian meal ideas to make for your loved ones or yourself in under 15 minutes. Awesome for us Moms who juggle, raising children, working, keeping the house, on top of everything else we do in a day while still trying to make sure that your family gets to sit down each night to a healthy home made meal.

*You can read my review for Vegetarian weight loss here.

You can buy Vegetarian Quick & Easy - Under 15 Minutes on Amazon

You can find out more about Jonathan Vine Here.

Jonathan Vine also has four other books out 

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Sunday, October 5, 2014

A Guide to Meaningful and Significant Parenting Review



Product Description

Simple educational principles written in everyday language Suitable for parents, teachers and educators.The aim of the book is to provide parents and educators with simple educational principles written in everyday language. Some theories have been included for better understanding, and examples given from real life. Simple ideas and exercises are given to shape parenting skills. 

This book is definitely suitable for young parents who are just starting their family but also for more seasoned parents who are facing the challenges of parenting today . The educational principals presented are also suitable for teachers and educators and can greatly contribute to improving the classroom environment, helping them succeed in the tremendous job that they have taken on themselves.It’s worth keeping this book handy, to look through from time to time in order to refresh your memory. From my experience I have seen that reviewing the material before giving a lecture or lesson gives me an advantage when teaching or parenting The three pillars. 

The three pillars of education are the foundation for developing all interpersonal relationships, starting from infancy through adult relationships with spouses, friends, colleagues and employer ”" employee relations. In all cases the principles remain the same. Efficient meaningful communication requires good listening skills and the ability to provide emotional acceptance. There is a need for limits and boundaries and appropriate displays of authority. On the one hand the authoritativeness cannot be too soft or feeble but on the other, shouldn't be too stringent or lacking in sensitivity. 

To complete the picture we need the pillar of significance and meaning. This pillar helps us become significant figures in the eyes of others and challenges us to live fulfilling meaningful lives.Remember, using good listening skills, presenting clear stable boundaries and being in the eyes of our children, significant figures who educate towards meaning in life, will certainly lead us to a better quality of family life, improve our interpersonal relationships and allow our children to be nurtured in a better healthier way.Scroll up and grab a copy today.

MarksvilleandMe Reviews A Guide to Meaningful 
and Significant Parenting
written by 
David-Abudram

When my husband and myself  planned to have children and thought of how we wanted to raise our children we decided right from the get go we would follow as closely to my parents way of upbringing rather then his parents. Yes we have made mistakes along the way, that goes hand and hand in parenting.

What we wanted to instill in our children was a love of family, forgiving hearts, and being able to adapt to the ever changing world we live in.  So far our two oldest children have jobs, their own places to live, and relationships that are doing well. Our daughter has even started her own family adding 2 grand children to our growing family.

We always told our children that you can take our advice and life will be a bit easier or they could do their own thing, sometimes failing, and they would have to take responsibility for those choices. My children have made many mistakes and have had to pay for them, they knew better but chose the wrong path.

Many of the above ideas were stated in A Guide to Meaningful and Significant Parenting. This really showed me that we have been on the right track in raising our children, and my parents had it down pretty well by the time I came along. I was their youngest. I am every thankful for everything my parents did for me, and to God for placing me with them. 

Now for the things we need to be better at as parent would be consistency. Stability they have as we have a firm marriage but consistency is lacking big time. We are the kind of people who do things at the spur of a moment. My husband has Intermittent explosive disorder. From his families past we know this is genetic, which is one of the reasons we chose to raise like my parents. During his outbursts which come without warning many times throw our family into a whole other world while it goes on.

Without these outbursts I believe we would be very strong parenting models for both children and other adults. After reading A Guide to Meaningful and Significant Parenting I am going to try and talk my husband into getting help to better his life, my life, and most importantly our children's lives.

For me the worse the pain in my body became over the years the more I would yell instead of physically getting up and doing something about what ever was going on with the children. Having had pain pretty much every day of my life for the last 10 years on top of a weak immune system doesn't help me be number 1 mom. 

From my other blogs and reviews my readers know I have been trying to bring the yelling to a minimum at least on my part because I don't want my children remembering me as a mom who yells, but rather a mom who loved them no matter what and brought them up to be able to take care of themselves. 

You can buy A Guide to Meaningful and Significant Parenting on Amazon,

You can find out more about David-Abudram Here.

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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Children n' Us Stroller Organizer Review



 

Product Description
1. ENJOY YOUR OUTINGS WITH YOUR CHILDREN !!! Children 'n Us Premium Stroller Organizer is something you can always RELY ON regardless of where you need to go on a DAY TO DAY basis. It can FIT ALL YOUR BABY'S NEEDS while keeping it all completely safe and protected. It has a TON OF STORAGE too. Allowing you to BRING EXTRA ITEM just in case of any emergencies. This will help you FIND WHAT YOU NEED, when YOUR BABY NEEDS it. You'll be VERY GLAD with this baby bag as it carries everything -- AND MORE. With all the USEFUL FEATURES and storage space, it makes traveling with your baby an ABSOLUTE JOY !!!

2. ONE OF THE LARGER STROLLER ORGANIZER OF THE MARKET !!! Children 'n Us Super Stroller Organizer has a LARGE CAPACITY to take all of your IMPORTANT BABY BELONGINGS !!! Has a pocket for your SMARTPHONE; a VELCRO pocket to carry things like pacifiers; TWO INSULATED BOTTLE spots, to take your BABY'S and YOURS beverages; a ZIPPER pocket to store your KEYS; and an EXTERNAL POCKET, to bring DIAPERS for your baby's URGENT moments !

3. ADJUSTABLE STRAP TO ATTACH AND FIT ONTO ANYTHING !!! Children 'n Us Super Stroller Organizer can be used in all of your moments with your kids !!! Fits in most BABY STROLLERS; can be used in your BIKING RIDES; used also in your CAR, giving your kids the chance to get their own water bottle or toys !!! And also used as a HANDBAG, giving to you the freedom to take it ANYWHERE !!

4. BONUS E-BOOK !!! Ordering Children 'n Us Premium Stroller Organizer, you will be able to download totally for FREE an special EBOOK, with a lot of tips of how to take care of your CHILDREN ! Our EBOOK was specially made FROM MOM TO MOM !!

5. *CHILDREN AND PARENT HAPPY OR YOUR INVESTMENT BACK* !!! At Children 'n Us, we are driven by OUR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. If YOU or YOUR CHILDREN don't feel 100% SATISFIED with our STROLLER ORGANIZER, we offer you a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - NO QUESTIONS ASKED. BUY SAFELY RIGHT NOW !!!

MarksvilleandMe reviews Children n' Us Stroller Organizer 

I have to say how much bigger this is then I thought it would be. It has a huge pocket with two inner pockets great for holding bottles for baby, drinks for older children, or even a water bottle for the adult in charge. It has three outer pockets one in the back and two in the front. 

This Organizer can be used on a stroller, handle bars of a bike, shopping cart, or even the back or front on a seat in the car. Think organizer for you or your children's stuff. It truly is made for both Children n' Us.

Think shopping companion you can keep your wallet, cell, phone, shopping list, coupons, keys, and a drink all with in easy reach. For children think snacks, juice, first aid kit. For babies, bottles, diapers, change of clothes, plastic bag to keep soiled clothes in, etc. 


Diapers, drinks, cell phone, keys, snacks, and a first aide kit can be packed a way for quick retrieval with lots of room for other things you might need. This would be a great item for a baby shower or even a gift to parent with small children. 

Nothing to assemble, the Children n' Us Stroller Organizer adjusts easily to make it that much easier to spend time with the little ones in your life. The best thing is that it is washable so it can take pretty much anything that is thrown at it. 

You can purchase the Children n' Us Stroller Organizer  on Amazon.

You can find out more about Children n' Us on:
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Back To School : My Credit Reward Chart from 7 years Review



Product Description


My Credit Reward Chart: Supporting Children from the age of 7 years.

From seven years of age children start to become more socially aware and thinks about the world around them.  However this can impact on their self-esteem, lead to self-criticism and, for some children, prove to be an unsettling time.

Our Credit Chart provides the perfect opportunity for independent decision-making, encourage motivation and building self confidence.

~~Each pack contains:

• A Large Wall Chart (11 inches wide by 17 inches high) a focal point to monitor progress.

• The chart covers the following activities: dressed myself, washed and brushed my teeth, eaten a healthy breakfast, eaten fruit, eaten vegetables, drunk plenty of water, tidied my bedroom, helped around the house, done my homework, done something active and been kind and thoughtful. Plus two spaces for you to fill in.
• Children then have the responsibility of putting a check mark in the box with the dry-erase marker on completion of an activity. Each day total up the check marks and use them towards the various rewards. Ultimately aiming to improve credit scores week on week.



• A Supportive Information Sheet with a working example, tips and guidelines to help you and your child get the best results from your chart.

• Sticky mounting pads and a dry erase pen.



MarksvilleandMe reviews My Credit Reward Chart 

from 7 years

I have found that for my 11 year old daughter she does better with a schedule which neither my husband or I like, we like to just do things on the spur of the moment. Writing things down for her so she can check them off as she does them seems to help out a lot. 

In a few posts back I was saying how I was trying to stop yelling so much. Not working out right now because of the spasms running up and down the left side of upper torso, I have been yelling more then normal, saying things I don't mean and will never do so that my kids will move their butts. Sure I say I am sorry, but while I am in pain we need a new way to combat me yelling while keeping the kids on task. 

When I showed her this Reward Chart we sat down and made up rewards for each amount of check marks. Because we don't always know how much money we will have from week to week, we made two rewards for the whole chart being filled in.

As the weeks go by we should have more free ideas so it doesn't always revolve around money. We are pretty crafty so I am looking forward to doing some of the rewards with her. She picked out watching a half hour show for 6 check marks, picking out dinner for 9 check marks, extra time playing with a friend for 12 check marks, and free building clinic for the whole chart being filled it.

This chart did come with adhesive to attach it to a wall, but we went with something we can take on and off the wall without ruining whatever it is attached to. I suggest magnets, Velcro, or even poster putty.

You can order My Credit Reward Chart from 7 years here.

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