Crayola and Kids Creativity- Facebook Live Chat TONIGHT!

The first "Inside the Crayon Box" live chat is Wednesday, March 7 at 9 p.m. EST. Join Crayola and musician, children´s author and mom, Lisa Loeb for a 45-minute live streaming video chat on the Crayola Facebook Page. Lisa, best-known for her number one hit "Stay (I Missed You)," will share as personal stories, practical advice and ways she brings a little creative play into every day for her daughter. We want to hear from you - participants can ask Lisa questions during the event, too! We hope you will share the information about the first Crayola "Inside the Crayon" live chat with your readers on or before Wednesday, March 7th so they may plan to attend as well.

Interested in the topics to be covered during the chat? 

• Why Does Creativity Matter? Creativity is not about who´s the best artists or becoming an architect. It´s a way of thinking that encourages kids´ original ideas and develops their confidence.
• Growing Up Creative. Lisa will share stories about growing up in a home where creativity was encouraged.
• Simple Tips. Easy Ideas. Like most moms, Lisa juggles a lot. She´ll share simple, easy ways she sparks her daughter´s creativity as part of their daily routine.

Also, be sure to check out Lisa’s book Lisa Loeb’s Silly Sing-Along: The Disappointing Pancake and Other Zany Songs (Sterling Children’s Books, 2011) available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com. Sing, laugh, and play with pop Lisa in this fabulous collection of ten of the silliest songs ever. Fun activities, games, and recipes accompany whimsical songs. Take Lisa's Silly Sing-Along with you wherever you go and get the high-spirited good times started. Includes a 10-song CD recorded by Lisa!




If you miss it you can see it check out the Crayola YouTube Channel where the session will be posted.


To learn more about the tools from Crayola that make it easy for parents to help children develop their creativity www.Crayola.com.

I received this information by Crayola through MyBlogSpark. "Creativity Matters"

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Check out this cool site I just found...MaggiesDirect.com/welcome-maggies.   


They make wonderfully cozy comforters, pillows, and featherbeds, in their own factory in Maine. Check out the bath category for amazing towels, sleepwear section for super soft pjs, and new gift & decor area. 


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SAVE SOME MONEY Monday

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WLM $ Friends Monthly Paypal Cash Giveaway-$70!

Welcome to the very first WLM $ Friends Monthly Paypal Cash Giveaway! We were also known as "WLM & Friends Lazy Friday Flash Giveaway". Our fans are so awesome, I believed you all deserved more than what you were getting! Come one, come all and ROCK this GIVEAWAY! Me and some other rockin bloggers got together and put together this rockin prize! Please stop by their blogs and say hi! Whole Lotta Mama! (HOST) Insights by April Emptynester Savings and More Christina Serrano Ind Avon Sales Rep Penny Pincher Jenny Crazy for a Deal Naddez's Tidbyts Living Off Coupons Chesco On The Cheap The Dapper School House Sweet Pea Saving Mommyhood's Diary Coupons For Wisconsin Pinkmama's Place Pink Purse Adventures
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Blogger Opportunity: Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway & Sign Up Blog Hop

Giveaway will begin on March 3rd and end on March 15th!  Sign-ups end on March 2nd.  


Each Blogger will have their own Giveaway (worth at $25) and  Rafflecopter for entries. 


This is GREAT opportunity to build your blogging community and also ENTER all the other Blog Giveaways. 


I will update tomorrow what my GIVEAWAY will be! 


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Avoiding April Showers is a Giveaway Hop being hosted by Put A Little Umbrella In Your Drink, Seeds of Life, Taking Time for Mommy and And The Little Ones Too. 


It runs from April 16 - 30.  Sign up is FREE!


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Hmmm wonder what I can GIVEAWAY!

What do I do with all my Pins on Pinterest?

Well I have spent many hours (ok days/months) on my favorite site Pinterest.  So NOW WHAT...I have many pins and boards full of awesome info/pics but what the heck am I going to do with them.  I guess I could actually TRY some of the ideas/how to's/recipes! What a concept , huh!

My weekly goal will be:

• Try at least 2-3 recipes a week
• Try 1-2 pins I have on my ORGANIZING IDEAS BOARD
• Do 1  DIY Project or RE-USE Projects
• Plus blog about what I tried!

I also found a cool PRINTABLE for blog planning that I'm going to try out this week! Next week I will have  another one!

Evelyn Kate Designs

This weekend I did try a AMAZING CLEANING TIP from Life, Crafts and Whatever and OMG it worked. She tells us how  Dawn + Vinegar = Soap Scum KILLA II tried it but I do have to admit I didn't have BLUE Dawn Soap but it was GREEN and it worked lovely!  My hubby was impressed when I showed him.  The only thing that bothered me was the vinegar smell but it went away after couple hours or it could have been the candle I placed in the bathroom too! 

How do you USE PINTEREST????  

If you need a need a invite- email me at pamallen68@gmail.com and I will send you one :)

Peace and Quiet- A Mom's Dream!

Or maybe it is just my dream!  Every so often my family goes out of town to visit my hubby's family- darn I have to work so I have to stay behind.  This weekend they left me and to be honest I couldn't get them out the door soon enough.  I know a bit mean but I had a migraine and I needed quiet.

Last night was awesome- I sat in pure quiet for hours (no TV, no music-NOTHING) just relaxing and trying to get rid of the headache.  It felt great.  Then at night I was able to watch all my goofy shows that no one likes and NO INTERRUPTIONS.  Usually at night the "Mom Referee" has to emerge to stop the fighting over toys, books, and the TV!  I didn't have to yell (lol) or roll my eyes or send someone to their room for hitting!  It felt good almost like a detox of some sort.

Today I got up and was able to get to work on time with little effort.  Usually I have to fight to get out the door with one kid attached to one leg and the other asking if he can play video games at 7:30 in the morning. I went to work and had a great day.  Then the best part was walking into the house that was CLEAN and I didn't have to hear " Sahara did this....." or "Ronnell called me a ......" it was pure quiet!  Did I say clean house...YES!   The vacuum lines are still showing- I love vacuum lines (I know a bit weird).

Tonight I plan to read my book I bought a couple weeks ago and watch a movie I want to watch- what more could I ask for!!!  Loving my peace and quiet for these 2 days but to be honest that is all about I could handle. I need my hugs, kisses, and loves from my family so I do miss that!  But don't get me wrong you know I'm going to enjoy every minute.