Christmas Toys – Providing Happiness for Kids The holidays are just around the corner and you know what that means – Christmas toys. Sure, the holidays are about loving one another. But what's stopping you from painting a smile on your kids' faces? If they're still toddlers, then the true spirit of Christmas is something that they can't understand yet. But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't make sure that they're having fun...more
Celebrating kids' birthday parties have definitely evolved over the years, as parents are getting more and more adventurous in their choices, choices in food, themes and even the venue. Before, kids' birthday parties would mean having kids around at home for a little food, games and gift giving. Today, elaborate ways of celebrating birthdays are imminent in how parents make merry their kid's birthday. In fact, party organizers have enjoyed a...more
Nut Allergic Boy Finally Tastes a Baked Dessert; His Mom Smiles Just before the 2010 FAAN Walk in Mission Bay, San Diego, a young boy with food allergies to nuts and peanuts considers a Campfire Blondie, Egg-Free Epicurean's smores dessert bar. The boy, Blake, we later learned has never eaten a baked sweet before, so watching him enjoy a bite was vicariously thrilling. And another. And another. His mom was quite happy. All in all, a compelling testimonial for Campfire Blondies.Egg-Free Epicurean bakes gourmet cookies and desserts in its dedicated nut free facility in North San Diego County. Amy Jones Anichini, the firm's CEO and Founder, learned how to bake without eggs so her daughter could have delicious treats to enjoy at friends' birthday parties. Ms. Anichini wasn't satisfied with treats that were merely safe, she wanted them so irresistible that non-allergic party-goers would want them instead of the cake. Over time Ms. Anichini's baking reputation grew to the point where people began requesting her cookies, cakes, and bars at parties, even when there were no allergic people present. The owners of Egg-Free Epicurean, Tom Anichini and his wife, Amy Jones Anichini,...more
It's the new plastic way to pay, but it's also the latest way to get completely ripped off by credit card companies.According to the Federal Reserve's 2010 non-cash payment study, prepaid cards are the fastest growing payment method. Prepaid cards grew at a rate of 21.5% per year between 2006 and 2009, and the value of purchases made with these...more
Developing Generosity in Children As parents, we try to instill in our children our values. For many of us, a generous spirit is central to those values. Generous people not only contribute much to the world, but are themselves rewarded in terms of the loyalty, respect and the friendship of others. Research has even shown a link between...more
Encouraging Kindness in Children Practicing kindness generates good feeling, a broader understanding of the world, and fosters happiness in both the giver and receiver. Most people would agree that it is an important virtue to teach our children. Here are some strategies to encourage kindness in children.Teach empathy.The bedrock of kindness is empathy, the ability to put oneself in someone else's shoes and feel compassion for their experience. Help children adapt to different kinds of people and encourage them to look below the surface. Why is that little boy so quiet? Is he shy? Afraid? Why might a friend seem sad? Is there something your child can do to help them feel better? Ask your child what helps him when he experiences similar feelings, and encourage him to try out different ways of being there for others.Teach manners.Help your child understand that manners aren't simply conventions; they are ways of showing respect for and honoring other people. A rule, such as not interrupting others, is way of valuing what someone has to say. Saying thank you is a way of showing gratitude and acknowledging someone else's effort.Be kind to your kids.Show your children that you...more
Sex Toys With A VARIETY Of Features The sex is something a person of any age cannot leave without. It is the best thing one can have as far as the complete pleasure is concerned because the sex is the only feeling that can provide the full fun...more
Divorce from the Children's Point of View Divorce from the Children's Point of View Do you know someone whose parents are divorced? Are your parents divorced? Answered yes to one or maybe both? Don't worry, you are not alone! A...more
Advertisement is extremely crucial for a product to sell. For a product to be bought and used by people, they need to know about the product first. This is where advertisement comes in. Advertisement is a method of instructing people about the...more
The new pool safety laws are being enforced from the 1st of December and you must make sure you are in compliance with them. To make sure you can engage the services of a pool safety inspector who will issue you with a compliance certificate if you...more
For the 3-5 year old age group, the Tomica Mega Station Hypercity Set is a fun railroad set that inspires the imagination. It is made by Tomy, a familiar name in the toy business, so you know it is a quality and durable play set for the kids. Tomy...more
Effective Aspergers Treatments for Children The only common thing among Aspergers patients is that their symptoms come in a variety of ways, therefore treatment has to be varied case to case. Each child will need different areas of treatment,...more