The latest contest I entered is thanks to Pajama Mommy. They are giving away twenty “Barbie Mariposa” dvds each valued at $19.98. How awesome is that!! Of course I just had to enter the contest. If I win, I know the perfect little child who will be getting this as a gift.

So head on over to PJMommy.com and enter the contest too. What do you got to lose anyways? It’s FREE to enter and win!!

It really rewards the child when the parent asks them if they’d like to help out. They feel important and in a sense, grown up too.

Now you’re probably wondering, what can my child help out with without them getting hurt? There are plenty of things that are safe for them to help out with around the house!

Here are some suggestions:

• drying the dishes
• folding laundry
• changing pet water bowls
• picking up toys
• raking some leaves
• watering the garden
• washing the car

The list can really go on and on. Just think of some small things around the house that you are going to end up doing throughout the day. Chances are, your child can help with those too.

Make sure you reward your child by giving them a hug, cookie, or even saying a simple “Thank you”. It really does make a huge difference in their world when they know they are appreciated.

Plus, most of these ways are done through fun games that allow them to learn too. There are so many benefits to introducing children to computers. Some include:

• use software to learn colours, math, and other subjects
• learn how to communicate with family members via email
• can easily print out favourite cartoon characters to colour in later
• search the internet for new Disney movies and their release dates

There is really endless possibilities at the advantages. But there are disadvantages that shouldn’t be taken to lightly. One of the major ones being predators online. That’s why it’s great to have parent spying software that allows you to moderate and block certain things on the web.

So the choice is yours. How young is too young to introduce your children to the world of computers?

Here are some resolutions you could talk to your children about.

• no fast food for a year
• eat veggies with every dinner
• read a children’s book daily or weekly
• join and participate with playing a sport
• take up a new hobby (drawing, photography, etc)
• start a fund raiser and collect clothes & toys to give to the less fortunate

Don’t forget to reward them at the end of the year if they accomplish any of their goals. Good luck with the new year resolutions!!

I definitely want to see this movie. Too bad they didn’t release it on dvd first. I would of bought it as it’s perfect for the holiday season. I watched the official trailer for the movie and it’s absolutely hilarious. I love when Alvin is singing “Don’t Cha”. Too funny!!!

Watch the trailer below.

This certainly is something every parent should look at if you are unsure what to get your children this holiday season. Knowing kids, they’ve already made their Christmas list and have been snooping around the house looking for presents. Heehee…

So what’s the number one toy for each gender?

Girls - High School Musical DVD Game ($9.99 - $26.99)
Boys - Transformers Ultimate Bumblebee Action Figure ($79.99 - $149.99)

Check out both lists for other great gifts for your children this Christmas.

You might find yourself longing to hear your baby’s heartbeat again or even wanting others to hear it too. Now you can thanks to the Fetal Doppler - Pregnancy Heartbeat Detection.

This system allows you to hear the heartbeat throughout your entire pregnancy. You just place a pair of headphones on and place the object on your tummy. Then you’ll be able to hear the heartbeat in no time!

This is an ideal gift for any new parent or even those who are trying to conceive. Seeing that Christmas is coming up, it’ll be a perfect time to give this special gift to someone you know.

You can even get it for yourself. It is really affordable too and only costs around $30. Click here for more information regarding this product.

Finding: Become Santa For Your Kids

This week’s find comes right in time for Christmas. Do you children adore Santa and would love a personalized letter from him? Well, you as the parent can become Santa for your child.

BecomeSanta.com is a very beautiful website. Their design is straight forward and to the point. You can create a personalized letter within minutes. You can put your child’s name, achievements, and wish list on it so they think it comes directly from Santa.

What better way to make Santa real in your child’s life than to send a letter to them addressed from Santa. Check it out because it is such a great idea. Don’t forget to check out the previews to see what the letter and envelope will look like.