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Dyan: Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 10:37 AM
Please enjoy this past post of starting school this year. Hope you enjoy and maybe even try it! All of my best, Dyan
With summer winding down and the start of the school
year just around the corner, it's time to start planning for that first
day back to school...(unless you are like us and have already started
back in the first or second week of August-more to come on our very
special week). I was talking to my father way back in May, discussing
my daughters first day of school, which for us this year
is kindergarten. He had a great idea (didn't think so at first, but
this one grew on me). Have a back to school dress rehearsal. Yes,
dress rehearsal. Wake them up as early as you would normally have to
wake them up for school. As dreaded as that sounds in the middle or end
of your summer, this idea can really pay-off. The more I thought about
it, the more I realized what a good idea this one could be for your kid
and you. Especially, if they are not a morning riser or not looking
forward to that first day of school ever, first day of kindergarten or
first day back to school in general. This is a great way to get your
child acclimated to the early routine of school and for you to have the
chance to works out the kinks yourself (ie. - outfits picked out,
snacks/lunches packed, and don't forget that positive attitude and
smile). Of course, you don't actually go to school, but after your
dressed, eaten breakfast and ready, you can do something fun! Like go
to the park get some fresh air and exercise for both of you. When
my dad and I discussed this idea of his back in May, I, at first was
like....OK Dad, like I am really going to wake her up early just
because....I thought, just nod smile and tell him good idea....while I
was really thinking...summer is too short and goes by way too fast as it
is to get her up one day early. I do cherish my quiet mornings before
anyone else is up. The more I thought about it though, the more I
thought, this is a really good idea! So in my head I planned our very
important "mock" first day of school, it would be the week before school
starts on Tuesday. We had no plans or activities scheduled. We were
going to get up, pack breakfast instead of lunch and head to the park as
if a school day. Even though temps would be a high of 102 that day, at
8 AM, it would only be in the high 80s and we would be ok for at least
45 minutes out there. My daughter and I discussed the "dress
rehearsal" she was excited and so was I the more we planned and talked
about it. Unfortunately, the Monday
before our big day, she got sick! She didn't sleep well all night the
night before and finally went back to bed at 4 in the morning. There
was no way I would wake her up, she needed rest to get better for real
school the next week. She wound up being sick all the way up to her real
first day of school. Sometimes our good
intentions, ideas or plans just don't work out the way we would like
them to...in this case they didn't. However, I did want to share this
idea because it is a good one. Even though your parents are different
than you with their ideas or parenting styles, they have good ideas
too. Sometimes you may just want to nod and smile, roll your eyes or
just agree because you know it makes them happy. Either way take a
chance and listen to the advice they offer, after all they did raise
you. All of my best, Dyan |
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Dyan: Posted on Thursday, September 7, 2017 10:09 AM
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How to make paper chains. #backtoschool Pick your favorite colors of paper. Scissors, tape, marker and a ruler to make your lines to make your chains
We used orange and blue. Uncle Jacks favorite Gator colors.
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Cut your strips for your paper chains and label the days to go.
Good practice for writing and numbers too! Last paper chain write a message about School starting. Yea!
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Make the chain, by taping each one with in each other.
Hang where you can see everyday to remove each chain each night before bed.
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The finished product.
My daughter loves this idea and she likes to know how far important dates are out. Paper chains can help with the concept of time. What a fun and wonderful way to bring in a new positive experience in your child's life. Give it a try and see if it makes your first day a little easier. All my best! Dyan
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Dyan: Posted on Monday, February 13, 2017 12:01 PM
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Heart Balloons
First step - picked up balloons
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Craft supplies
craft sticks, glue, paper
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Craft sticks
Handwritten name
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Heart shaped paper
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Valentines Day cards
Puppets
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Valentines day card and gift bag
Puppets
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Valentine Girl puppet
Our favorite
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Balloons and Valentines gift bags
With puppets
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Boy! What a success!! These turned out cuter than I could of ever imagined...they really were not that much work and the #Valentine card gift bag was not that much money to put together. I found a deal on the balloons at a dollar a piece and the craft cards were only about a dollar each with a couple of pieces of candy what a hit and definitely the #CutestValentinesEver What we learned: following directions, practicing handwriting, trial and error-what worked best where, creativity, uniqueness-just like everyone looks different so did our hand puppets, teamwork, using glue, counting, sorting and filling with our bags and treats. What we shared: using our imaginations, our ideas, creating happiness and joy, a fun-filled couple of hours.
What we used: craft sticks glue markers heart shaped paper (foam, stickies or construction paper will do) pink, red or white pom pom balls googlie eyes decorative valentines day bags couple pieces of candy to fill heart shaped balloons
Enjoy making your #Valentines, whether homemade or conventional, just take the time to do it! It will bring excitement and joy to your child and create memories for you both, that you will cherish forever. May love, happiness and joy fill your day this #Valentines. #HappyHearts to you! Dyan |
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Dyan: Posted on Monday, November 21, 2016 12:43 PM
 This is a repost from last year...and I still love these so I had to share again. They were such a hit last year at the dinner table every guest felt special and loved the fact that my daughter created each one especially for them!! My daughter and I loved these so much that we are using again this year for our guest place mats. A #Thanksgivingcraft to treasure and keep!! They are fun, easy and inexpensive to make (my motto)...What better way to show your children's love and #gratitude for their family and friends by creating unique place mats for all of your
guests on #Thanksgiving Day!
What you will need to create these
special take home treasures:
1. Orange,
brown, yellow or white construction paper. 2. Different
colored pencils, markers, crayons to create their masterpieces. 3. Scissors
if paper needs to be trimmed to fit your laminator. 4.
Miscellaneous Thanksgiving stickers (optional). 5. Paper
laminator. Caution: adult should always supervise this activity
as the laminator gets very hot! If you
do not have a laminator, you could use a thicker paper (i.e. poster board or
paper cover sheets/pre-laminated sheets purchased at any office supply store. 6. Your
child's imagination.
 Create each place mat unique for each
guest.
Use your
child's hand to trace to make the turkey.
Then have them decorate, color or use stickers to make as intricate as
they choose. You can label each place mat and then use them as place cards too!
 What we learned:
Lots of stuff! How to use our
hands to make turkeys, how to draw leaves, colors of #Thanksgiving and fall,
practiced hand writing names, worked on letters and spelling, practiced writing
name, creativity, strengthening hands by cutting, using the laminating machine and practiced
safety lessons.
I love crafts that reinforce
learning!
 What we shared:
Lots of fun! Getting into the
holiday spirit, memories, useful craft that we will have many uses (a #Thanksgiving Day card, place mat, place card and take home gift for our guests),
creative ideas and a fun afternoon of spending time together.
May your #Thanksgiving holiday be
filled with peace, blessings and many things to be #grateful for....may you take
the time to enjoy the time with your family, friends and kids. Grab some paper and create some special
memories this #Thanksgiving and make these place cmats. They are easy, fun and inexpensive to
make. #Thanksgiving blessings to you and yours. All of my best, Dyan |
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Dyan: Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2016 12:22 PM
 Yesterday, my daughter and I decided to take a #naturewalk with some friends. The two girls were going crazy stopping and picking every wildflower and #flower from every bush, plant and tree they could find. It was a beautiful fall day and I was #thankful for the moment spent with my child and friend. My friend and I delighted in watching our daughters enjoy the #naturewalk as much as we did.
I didn't realize that my daughter had picked so many #flowers until we arrived home and I asked her to take them out of her back pack before they all died and wilted. She asked me for a bowl to put them in water. She took her time arranging each and every #flower as if she was working on a masterpiece. I guess in away she was, her masterpiece, she took each #flower one by one and delicately arranged them in each bowl. At one point, she told me she even wanted to be a florist as well as a vet when she grows up!
As you can see, she arranged them beautifully!! We have set them out on our kitchen table to enjoy! I don't think my friend did, but that is ok....this is our "thing" making something out of something to enjoy without spending any money. Stopping and smelling the roses of life. Taking the time and making the time together to create memories that last a lifetime. Making us both better, #momskidsandfriends.
We are fortunate enough to live, where there are still wildflowers and #flowers on bushes and trees. If you live somewhere where there are no #flowers still blooming, still take the #naturewalk and see what amazing things you can find..... leaves, pine cones, rocks or unique branches. Take a #naturewalk, enjoy the day with your child and friend, take a moment to enjoy life, enjoy #mothernature, enjoy each other, enjoy this wonderful place we call plant #earth.
It's #thankfulthursday What are you #thankful for?
All of my best, Dyan
What we learned: About different kinds of #flowers, bushes and plants, not to pick #flowers from someone's yard - unless you ask of course! Spending time with friends outdoors is refreshing and fun, more about our friends and what we have in common with others, arranging #flowers is fun, relaxing and makes a beautiful centerpiece for our kitchen table, having fun and learning does not need to cost money, putting down our cell phones is not only good for us but great for our kids!! #nocellphoneforaday
What we shared: A wonderful day together making memories, pictures of our #flower arrangements - we sent as a thank you note (w the picture) for the day spent w/ our friends.
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Dyan: Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2016 12:43 PM
#Halloween family fun
at the library
Are you looking for something to do for #Halloween besides
trick or treat? Check out your local
libraries. Our local library always has
something going on for the kids whether young or old. This year they have the usual trick-or
treating at the library for the younger kids.
They are also offering some other special activities on making Boo
bubbles and paranormal activities for the older kids. I was interested to see what other libraries
offer in other areas and there are some pretty cool activities and #Halloween
Family fun! Some libraries offer a whole
night of #Halloween activities with bouncy houses, face painting, games and
other neat things to do with your family.
 Others offer #Halloween crafts, story readings
and teaching how to apply costume make-up. The events are not typically on #Halloween but
a few days before or different activities offered throughout the month.
What a great and typically “Free” way to have
some extra holiday family fun!
I came across some pretty neat websites for #Halloween
activities that I thought I would share filled with activities that are fun and
educational.
(Adult supervision required-remember safety first)
Go online and google your public library to see what
activities they are offering for #Halloween Family Fun! And enjoy the time with your family learning,
playing and spending time together! Your
kid will also get another wear out of that Halloween costume. Make it a Boo….tiful day! All of my best, Dyan
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Dyan: Posted on Monday, October 24, 2016 10:36 AM
Unfortunately, my husband was in the hospital last week. he is doing better though, not quite where he needs to be, but better. This is a cute story about a brother and sister and their search for bravery on #Halloween. While I was browsing the gift shop at the hospital, this book caught my eye because it comes with a soft bag of halloween dust.
If you happened to see my family video on my video page, I mention that we like Happy Halloweens, not the scary Halloweens depicted in some books and movies. We like friendly ghosts and characters with smiles. Pumpkins brimming with happiness and the magic of all things good! This book was an instant must have for me!
My daughter is fighting to be more brave, not only at #Halloween, but every night she falls asleep. As many children around her age are the same way.
When we got back from the hospital, we immediately read the book that night. And even though, it wasn't Halloween yet. We sprinkled Halloween dust around her room, in her bed and on her hand. She then sprinkled a bit more to be sure she had enough bravery to fall asleep. To my surprise, (4 days and running), she has gone immediately to sleep. No I'm scared, No can you turn on just one more light, nothing, straight to BED!
I love this book, because I feel that it has helped my daughter have a sense of security in herself and bravery.
#Halloween is a week away. If your child is fighting with the same problems, run out and buy this book. It may help you as it has helped us. The author also has more books that relate to other holidays. And if she hasn't written one yet, I am hoping that she writes one for kids, just like mine, who are scared to go to bed at night. #HappyHalloween!! May your child or children find the happiness in the holiday and leave the scary stuff behind. I'm sure with a sprinkle of magic dust and your help they will! All of my best! Dyan |
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Dyan: Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 1:19 PM
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Here we go again...another #Halloween. Can't wait to make our #Halloween Haunted house again this year! I hope you take the time to spend #qualitytime with your #amazingkid this #Halloween.
Love, love, love these gingerbread houses! We have bought these before for other holidays. They are easy to use and your kid has so much fun decorating!
Haunted Gingerbread House by Create a Treat. See link on my links page
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Chocolate gingerbread!
Easy to assemble.
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The easy to use base and the icing hold the gingerbread house in place. It doesn't cave in or fall like others I have made.
First step complete.
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What I love about this cookie craft is that my daughter can make it her own, unique design.
She even mentioned to me on several occasions that she doesn't have to decorate it like the picture on the box.
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What kids learn:
Patience in building the ginger bread house with the frosting base and waiting for it to dry before decorating.
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Tracing of lines while applying the frosting on windows, roof, doors, etc.
Builds strength in their little hands that will help with writing or other activities.
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Using color and different items to decorate and make patterns or own designs.
My daughter used opposites and numerical matching items to decorate windows and roof.
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What we shared: An evening of fun creating our own happy haunted house!
Laughs, #qualitytime, memories, a new family tradition and patience in taking turns.
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Haunted houses don't have to be spooky!
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Take the time today to spend #qualitytime with your #amazingkids. Whether you make a Haunted Gingerbread House, make holiday cookies or another holiday craft. I love to do things like this with my daughter. She has learned so much from everything we do together. We don't look for perfection in our crafts, we don't always use the best materials (many times we use stuff from around our house) to me it is about spending time with my #amazingkid and teaching her something about everything. For her it is #qualitytime with her mom and learning new things. Kids need this to feel loved, special and build confidence. It is our job to do this and nurture #amazingkids! Take the time and make the time for your kids. You'll be glad you did.
Happy #Halloween week! Have a boo....tiful day! All of my best, Dyan
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Dyan: Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 1:19 PM
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Happy Bat Family
A new addition to our family of #HalloweenCrafts. The best part of this craft is that my daughter came up with this all my herself!! Last week she went to work with all our usual supplies and I asked her what she was making, she said it was a surprise. And boy it was! Her bat is the one on the left and it is too cute! Her wings came out better than mine!
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What you'll need:
Paper towel holders, black construction paper, scissors, glue or tape, googly eyes, black marker and white crayon.
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How to create your family of bats:
1. Cut your paper towel holders to the size you would like for your bat family. 2. Cut black construction paper to size for each bat and either tape or glue around. 3. Trace wings on black construction paper. 4. Cut out the wings. 5. Glue or tape the wings on the back of the bat. 6. Glue on the googley eyes or draw eyes. 7. Use black marker or white crayon to finish up the face. Easy, inexpensive and cute!
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My daughters bat!
This was such a joy to see her make and create all on her own. I guess the last 4 years of making crafts with her has paid off! She is creative, imaginative and smart. Take the time and make the time with your kids. These easy, little time spenders make a difference in so many ways with your kids. The benefits I see in my daughter are wonderful! It brings tears of joy to my eyes and touches my heart everyday to see truly what an #amazingkid she is....
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Our Happy Bat Family
Easy, fun, creative and inexpensive #Halloweencraft. All with items we have from around the house. Take some time this Halloween to make one of these crafts with your kid (s), you'll be glad you did!! All of my best, Dyan
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Posted on Friday, May 20, 2016 2:28 PM
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All of my best! Hoping this information will help you and your families learn more on how to prevent cancer and that you will learn new ways to change your life to live the best life you can live for you and your kids!!! Make the time and take the time to make a change today!! Dyan |
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Dyan: Posted on Monday, May 2, 2016 1:57 PM
This week kicks off #teacherappreciation week. Yea for our teachers!!!! It is so important to #apppreciate our teachers, after all, they spend more time with our children each day than we do (unless you home school...but that's a topic for another day)!!
I was in charge of door decorating this year so this is what we did. My daughter helped me which was a great thing! She wanted to write each word and even design the treasure chest (we added gold tissue paper to look like coins-really cute)!
As she gets older, I have to remind myself that she is growing into her own person, with her own opinions and ideas. This can be tough some times as a mom who thinks her ideas are the best! HAHAHA... but seriously, we all need to let our kids grow and to let them show their own style because kids have great ideas too!
After, we decorated the chalk paper, we took to school to hang and we added pictures of the kids from the year. We used Gorilla brand tape - to make sure it stuck to the door! The name speaks for itself and I would highly recommend!
Today and everyday, make the time and take the time to #THANKOURTEACHERS!
Make them feel worthy and appreciated!!! Let them know just how much you and your child #appreciates them.
Hope you have a great week and you have the chance to make your #teachers feel special.
All of my best, Dyan |
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Dyan: Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2016 11:19 AM
All you need is love...wish it was as simple as that, but it is a good place to start! Today make the time and take the time to teach your kids about #Earthday.
Something, anything to teach them to respect, cherish and love this wonderful place we call #Earth! I feel like each day we live, life goes faster than the day before. We thrive on things, lots of things, more things. We get over charged by all the electronics we use in a single day. We go faster, faster and faster. For today, lets stop and take a moment to reflect on our home, our planet our #Earth.
Teach your kids about reducing, reusing, recycling.
Take a moment to stop and be grateful for the beauty around us, the air we breath, the water we drink, the trees, the flowers, the sky, the colors of the rainbow...I think you get the idea. Yes, stop and smell the roses of life, of this planet. Teach your kids to be a wiser, better, more involved generation. Teach them to #bekind to themselves, their friends, their neighbors and to #Earth.
Take a moment, pause, take a deep breath and sigh and thank Mother Nature for this planet called #Earth.
Take a moment to do something good for her. Give her a present and pay her back with teaching your kids to take care of her. For today, for tomorrow and for the future. Plant a tree, garden or flowers,
Give hugs to this #Earth by respecting her.
Reduce, reuse, recycle for our families, friends, animals, birds, trees and for each other. Enjoy the beauty around you no matter where you live. Today and everyday enjoy our world, our children, yourself and respect our planet #Earth. #HappyEarth Day! All of me best, Dyan
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Dyan: Posted on Monday, March 28, 2016 12:29 PM
 Don't know what to do with those uneaten hard boiled #Eastereggs still in your fridge? Instead of throwing them away, have another #Easteregg hunt, just for fun! Then throw them away. We typically do our traditional #Easteregg hunt with plastic eggs. No one really ever eats the hard boiled eggs, so we always do an "after" #Easteregg hunt with the colored ones. I feel at least we do get another use from all the time spent decorating the eggs, instead of just throwing the pretty eggs away. My daughter loves it and I don't feel as wasteful. Will this be the last #Easteregg hunt of the year for us? Doubtful, we do them all the time. My daughter loves to hide them by herself and then have a pretend egg hunt. I hide them for her too. It is a great way for her to entertain herself, which being a only kid sometimes gets tough for her to do. She fills them up with different items from around the house, coins, fuzzy wuzzies, any trinkets she can find and hides them. It is a great way to have fun through out the year and to stimulate pretend play. So, will this be our last #EasterEgg hunt of the year? Absolutely not!! Have fun hiding those eggs whether real or pretend and may your children have fun finding them. All my best, Dyan
What we learn: Other uses for our once a year toys or games therefore instilling reuse, creativity, sizing objects...what will fit in what size egg, practice opening and closing the eggs learning patience...sometimes the plastic eggs are not so easy to close.
What we share: Inexpensive fun game time, a shared activity and plain #oldfashioned fun! |
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Dyan: Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 2:15 PM
#Music and #kids go together so well! #childrensmusic Let music #inspire you to do something fun with your kid today!
SWING, SWING, SWING IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON iTUNES (enter swing, swing, swing moms, kids and friends in search field)
OR CLICK ON EITHER LINK BELOW:
I've always loved #music for the joy it brings into my life. #Music can bring you back to special times in your life, it book marks special events in your life, it can #inspire, it can make you happy, it can make you sad, it can make you think, move, sing, motivate, bring people together...the list goes on and on! #beinspired
What I like most about #music is the joy it brings my daughter and I when we are playing, dancing, singing, doing chores or learning new things. There's nothing better then listening to music to make everything just right! My daughter has #inspired me to incorporate more music into our lives. I love it and more importantly, she loves it too! It has helped me teach her important things about her life and environment. I realized when she was just a baby how #music made everything better, taking baths, playing and learning. She responded so well to simple everyday tasks when I would put them to song. As she grew, she started helping sing the many songs that we still sing today. I love #music and have instilled in her this same love of #music. I am thrilled that she loves #music! She is learning how to play the piano and sings just about everywhere she goes. #Music to us is fun, #inspiring, positive, motivational, reflective, nurturing and makes everything better. I have released my first single and it it now available on iTunes, cdbaby.com and amazon music. You can check it out on my face book page too: under music player. Swing Swing Swing (the opening #music on moms kids and friends)is a song about playing at the play ground with friends while enjoying all the beauty around you. Take a listen, I think you will love it! I do have to warn you though, it's very fun, catchy and will definitely want to make you get up and dance or swing at the park and you will probably be singing it for the rest of the day.
Download it, listen, dance and sing with your #kid....#beinspired and get ready to get your happy on....you'll be glad you did. All of my best to you, Dyan
#Music and #kids...go together so well! #childrensmusic
SWING, SWING, SWING IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON iTUNES (enter swing, swing, swing moms, kids and friends in search field)
OR CLICK ON EITHER LINK BELOW:
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Dyan: Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 1:01 PM
 Saint Patricks Day is quickly approaching...I can't believe we are half way through March! Hopefully you are planning some fun activities or some special surprises for your kid (s). Please enjoy some ideas from the past! #HappyStPatricksDay
#HappyStPatricksDay or as my daughter still calls it Happy St. Leprechauns Day!!
This year was a fun morning for her!! Green toilets and all...I spilled some green food coloring on my hand, but some how she didn't notice (despite her very observant nature) as I made her lunch and got her off to school. She was so excited to wake and see if the #Leprechaun ate his gold coin from last night and to see if he turned the toilets green and if the #Leprechaun left her any treats. This year she somehow managed to remember that she leaves actual coins for the Leprechaun and he leaves her a chocolate gold coin a day (every morning) in exchange for her coin (that she makes a wish with every night). I told her I didn't remember it that way, but she insisted and she is having so much fun making wishes I couldn't resist playing a long.
As she feel asleep last night we talked about the past couple years of St Pattys day, what it means and what the #Leprechaun did in our home. It was fun to relive the memories with her, as she started to drift off to sleep, she wondered what this year would bring.
 I decided not to go too crazy and found a green lunch bag, drew a lucky shamrock on it and put a bottle of green bubbles, green mints and gold coins in it for her. Much, much simpler than years past. She was delighted as the mints are her new favorite candy.
She checked all the toilets (to see if they were green), it was a fun way to start her day, not to mention to get her out of bed on time and ready for school. On our way leaving our neighborhood, she noticed a Shamrock Farms delivery truck pass by us and said "Mom, it is going to be a lucky day!" I love the fact that she is so positive, so observant and so reminiscent of my mother, who always believed in old wives tales and luck! May the luck of the #Leprechaun be with you this St. Pattys day! May all your wishes and rainbow dreams come true! All of my best, Dyan
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