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MOMcation 2011 recap

MOMcation 2011 recap

I’m finally coming up for air after the vacation, MOMcation, Blog Conference trifecta that has consumed the last month and a half of my life. Today I’ve posted a recap of MOMcation 2011 over at MOMcation.org.  MOMcation is an event that is near and dear to my heart – a weekend retreat for moms designed to be accessible, affordable, and customizable for every mom who attends.  I hope you’ll make plans to come join the fun … Read entire article »

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Summer Camp giveaway winner

Congratulations to Tabitha, who won two summer camp days at The Little Gym of Little Rock.  Lucky comment number 14 was chosen by random.org. If you didn’t win, you can still contact The Little Gym about booking summer camp.  It’s a great way to keep the kids busy this summer! Also, enter today to win a four pack of tickets to the Arkansas Yes! sports and summer camp expo happening this Saturday to explore more summer activity opportunities. … Read entire article »

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More help planning summer? YES! {giveaway}

Are you looking for some family-friendly fun this weekend? Are you still looking for ideas to keep the kids busy this summer?  If your answer is yes, then the answer is YES! – Youth Enjoying Summer.  Come on out Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9 AM – 3 PM at War Memorial stadium for a day of family fun where youth ages 4-12 can compete in individual sports competitions and parents can plan their kids’ entire summer! Sports competitions include basketball, golf, baseball, soccer, and football skills. Thanks to event sponsor, Little Rock Family, I’m giving away a Family Four Pack of Tickets plus 8 YES! Bucks to use in the sports competitions. Each of these tickets are also good for one general admission to an Arkansas Traveler’s game. To enter, leave … Read entire article »

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Planning Summer Fun {giveaway}

It’s only April, but I know many of you have been planning summer for over a month now.  We’ve already been bombarded with barrage of information on summer camps, summer preschool sessions, and summer festivals and special events.  Squeeze in a vacation or two, trips to the pool, and visits from relatives, and things start to get overwhelming fast. This summer I’ve decided to stay as unscheduled as reasonably possible.  This is the last summer before Carina starts Kindergarten, and I want to spend it footloose and fancy-free, having fun and doing things we won’t be able to do once we have to start adhering to a school schedule.  That said, I know I will need a break from the rugrats at some point, and I’ve been working on a couple … Read entire article »

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Preschool Resources

If you’re currently on the search for a preschool for fall, I have some resources that might help make your search a little easier. Arkansas Child Care Database – This searchable database contains all licensed child care facilities in Arkansas, including preschools.  Just select “Preschool – 30-72 months” from the age list, and enter any other criteria you want.  In the Better Beginnings drop down box, you can specify a level to search by.  Level 3 is the highest level of quality rating given by the state. If you’re not in Arkansas, check with your state department of education – this type of resource should be available in every state. Savvy Source – The preschool section of the Savvy Source website has a nice collection of preschool resources, including reviews and information … Read entire article »

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Hairspray Winner!

Congratulations to Robin King, who is the winner of a pair of tickets to the Mom & Me Hairspray Matinee! Robin’s comment was picked using random.org, which turned up lucky #16. For those of you who are cursing me right now because you didn’t win, head on over to Chasing My Bees, where there is a giveaway going on for another pair of tickets.  You need to enter by tonight, though!   … Read entire article »

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