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Disney Story Central is a Great Resource for Summer Reading
Kate and I at The Walt Disney Studios. What an icon! Both of them! We are big fans of anything Disney! I just love how Walt Disney had a dream and vision and created one of the most amazing...
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5 Ways To Keep Kids Busy This Summer
We all look forward to summer vacation. For a little while we are free from loading backpacks, rushing out to beat the school bell, and homework. And as much fun as we know we’re going to have, we...
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Get Free Books when you buy your favorite Kellogg’s products
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Back2SchoolReady #CollectiveBias Get #Back2SchoolReady with Kellogg’s products and a...
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Amazon’s “Capture Their Love of Reading” Kindle Giveaway
Last year I had a chance to check out the new Kindle Fire HDX Tablet courtesy of Amazon and absolutely fell in love with it. I use to be pretty adamant about only reading book books but after...
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Interview with National Geographic Photographer Annie Griffiths
Today I had a chance to speak to National Geographic Photographer Annie Griffiths on a conference call along with other National Geographic Kids Insiders. Annie has my dream job! I am not kidding!...
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New on PBS Masterpiece Sundays :: Home Fires
HOME FIRES Their Finest Hour Home Fires Starring Samantha Bond and Francesca Annis In a World War II–era drama Sundays, October 4 – November 8, 2015 at 8pm ET on MASTERPIECE on PBS Samantha Bond...
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National Dictionary Day October 16th
On October 16, 1758, Noah Webster was born in Hartford, Connecticut. Very few people went to college in Webster’s day, but he loved learning. So much so that his family chose to send him to Yale in...
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. A time for us to pay tribute to the ancestry and traditions of the first Americans. The people and culture of Native Americans were met with tragedy many...
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Dandelion Moms Favorite Gift Ideas Giveaway 2015
Tis the season friends! All year long we have searched and found some of our favorite holiday gift ideas to share with you. Here are some of our favorites companies who have generously offered a...
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Tips for Raising a Reader
Next week I will be speaking to parents at a preschool about the benefits of reading aloud to your children, so I thought this would be a good time to write about raising readers. I think back to when...
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Ultimate Cookbook Giveaway!
Happy Holidays! In celebration of holiday cooking and baking we have joined forces with some fabulous bloggers to bring you the ultimate cookbook giveaway! Good luck lovely dandelion moms!...
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Natasha Daniels, Parenting Help for Your Anxious Toddler
Natasha Daniels was frustrated that parenting books about children were missing critical information and support for those who have anxiety. A child therapist for over 15 years and a mother of...
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A Kindle Fire Giveaway!
One of my favorite pastimes is to cuddle up on the sofa and read a good book. I have to be honest that for some time I was opposed to reading anything but a book book. But after I received a...
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Book Review :: Influencer Marketing for Dummies
When I created dandelion moms about three years ago I was pretty green to the whole world of influencer marketing and blogger world. There have been some growing pains along the way and the landscape...
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Exploring Astronomy with Usborne Books & More
Astronomy: (n) the study of stars, planets, and space. (Usborne Illustrated Dictionary, 2014) The sky is full of mystery and intrigue. It keeps us looking up and asking questions and fires up the...
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Reduce Stress and Reconnect with your Kids
Winter break was a welcome treat for me and my family. My kids and I needed it. Badly. Like many other parents, I spend most days doing schoolwork, shuttling kids around to activities, running errands...
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Inspirational Mom:: Tara Lazar, Kidlit Author Powerhouse
Looking for an inspirational mom with a “you can’t stop me” attitude? Meet Tara Lazar (rhymes with bazaar), a creative mother of two who writes quirky, humorous children’s books−picture books and...
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How a Hug Changed My Son’s Life Forever
Small acts can have a big impact. We’ve all heard this in inspirational speeches. We’ve seen memes scroll by in our newsfeed. But I’ve personally witnessed the impact and ripple effect caused by a...
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Connecting With Your Spouse
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” ~ Audrey Hepburn Recently, my husband and I had a heart-to-heart talk about the good and not-so-good aspects of our 20 year plus relationship....
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PBS KIDS KICKS OFF ITS ANNUAL SUMMER LEARNING INITIATIVE
PBS KIDS KICKS OFF ITS ANNUAL SUMMER LEARNING INITIATIVE Learning Goes Beyond the Classroom This Summer with All-New Programming, Digital Resources, Partnerships and Community Activities, Available...
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