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crafts, kids, NerdPud, Tales of the Nerdlings

Write About Us, Mommy!

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This morning I was sitting with my 4 year old while my older 3 were in dance class. See the older 3 take Irish Dance every Monday morning. I take a little job for me, this week sorting out expired coupons. The baby (Yes, I understand she is 4 but she is still my baby;) takes her Pocket V-Smile, a book and a snack. It is a great opportunity to some time all alone with her every week.

So this week she and I were talking about what we were going to do when we got home. She wanted to play on the computer while the older 3 did homework. I said I was going to work on my computer and blogs. I asked her what I should write about today. She replied, “Us. Write about us, mommy!”. So I asked her is she meant her and her siblings and nope. She meant her and I.

She wanted me to write about postcards. When I asked who we should make postcards for she kind of surprised me. She wanted me to tell everyone that Mommies should make and give postcards to their kids. When I asked why she said, “Because you love me, silly mommy.”

So all of you mommies out there. Make a card or note and give it to your kids! Just because you love them!!!

PS. Yes, it won’t be long before NerdPud has a blog all her own;).

crafts, Holidays, kids

Halloween Vent

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Halloween is coming and the idea of it is overwhelming me!!!

I am not a big fan of just buying costumes but everything else takes so much time!!! We could do a Star Wars theme because we have a few outfits in the dress up bin but there are a lot of other options.

A couple of months ago the kids were talking about doing a Marvel theme set. Specifically there was a lot of talk about Nerdster being Electro with some pipe cleaners coming off for electricity.

Then there is also the option of doing the Roman/Greek thing that we are studying in history. The boys could make armor and the girls could make some great clothing.

Or we could do a solar system type thing. All in black and then building out different planets.

Ugh! Not only are there a lot of choices but many of those choices are a lot of work too!

What are you doing for Halloween? Do you even care to know yet;)? It is over a month away! But if you are making something, that isn’t enough time!!!

Brick and Mortar, Clothing, Deals, kids, Online

Fab Children’s Place Sale: Many Ways To Save

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  Labor Day sales are very traditional and it is great that Children’s Place has come through with a great one this year! There are some steps to take to get the absolute best deal!

First step, go to CVS and buy 2 $25 Children’s Place gift certificates and you will receive $5 in Extra Care Bucks.

Then  you have a choice: shop online or in store. I recommend shopping online because you can go through Shop At Home and receive 10% back! Also they have free shipping tomorrow! And an online coupon for 15% off!

If you want to go in to the store make sure you still go by Shop At Home because the link to the 15% off coupon is also printable! So print it and take it in with you!

Games, gift worthy, kids, video games

Smurfs Dance Party Review

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My Girls: Shaking it to the Smurfs!

Do you know what I love? I love it when I can give my kids something they view as a reward but I know is a tool to get what I really want;). That is what I got with the Smurfs Dance Party video game!

I gave this to my kids as a back to school gift but they only get to use it when their homework is done. So when their homework is done they get to have the physical education that they dread so much. Oh wait, no they get to have a dance party!

As a mom I love this game even beyond the manipulation aspect;). I have had a really hard time finding dance or music games that are truly family friendly. The Smurfs Dance Party truly is age appropriate! The music and the movements all seem really G rated. I have kids at all levels so the fact that each dance is rated for both effort and difficulty is great. You can find some easy dances that really get them moving. That really gets the wiggles out. I also love the fact that all 4 kids can dance all at the same time!

And here is my confession, I love to do it with them! Yes, I feel just a touch silly but the kids absolutely love the fact that I dance with them. It is amazing how special it can make them feel when you take 3 minutes out of your day to play.

I highly recommend the Smurfs Dance Party! It would be a great gift that a family would love to receive!

Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this UbiChamps blog post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own.

home, household, kids

NerdPie’s Painting Tackled!

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 Delightful eh? A wonderfully bland form of off white builders paint isn’t it? For NerdPie’s 8th birthday we gave her a bedding set (that will appear in future posts) and allowed her to pick out some paint. After a lot of primer, a bout of stomach flu for NerdDad and a week of VBS we are finally finished!!!


It is very pink! But she is delighted and that is what really counts. Though when I am actually done decorating her room I think the pink won’t be quite so overwhelming!

Deals, gift worthy, kids, Online

K’Nex & Walmart Deal!

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K’Nex (like Legos) are huge here in the NerdFamily house! So you can just imagine how stoked I was to find out about a great sale right now over at Walmart! You can get a 325 piece K’nex bucket for only $10!!! And you can get free shipping to the store!!!

Then we can pair that with the Shop at Home deal that is going on today! For today only, Shop at Home is offering 6% back for any purchase made through their site! So while I am getting some toys I think I might do some other household shopping!

baby stuff, Clothing, Compensated, gift worthy, giveaway, Holidays, kids

Baby Halloween Costume Giveaway!!!

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I know that it is Easter week but it isn’t to early to start thinking about Halloween! And just in case you all don’t know let me share a little something with you. Halloween costumes are great shower gifts!!!!!

I am stoked that I was approached to do a baby costume giveaway by Halloween Costumes!!!

About HalloweenCostumes.com:

HalloweenCostumes.com has a vast selection of costumes for babies . Whether your little one is interested in sailing the seven seas as a pirate or fighting crime as Spiderman or Batman, we have what they need. Our baby costumes are both comfortable and well ventilated. No matter the time of the year, we are sure that you’ll find a costume that fits your needs.

Giveaway Time!!! So how would you like to win a Baby Halloween Costume worth up to $50?

Mandatory Entry: Now you must do this in order to be entered at all! Just tell me a baby costume you liked! (Don’t worry you won’t be locked in. If you win you will have a chance to choose another costume.)

Extra Entries: This is such an awesome giveaway that I am sure you would like more ways to enter. Make sure you leave an extra comment for each entry.

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This giveaway closes on 4/30/11 and the winner will have 24 hours to respond.

(Footnote: This is a sponsored giveaway!)

 

 

Clothing, Coupons, kids

Shoe Sale!!!

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Be honest, those are 2 of the best words together!!! And right now Shoes.com is running a great deal!!! They have a 25% off coupon off all sale shoes using the code 25SALE. I don’t see an expiration date though so don’t wait. You will also get 11% back if you go through Shop at Home!!!! And there are real brands on sale. I saw Liz Claiborne, Teva and Crocs all on sale for less than $25!

Well, I am off to buy shoes. I would recommend you don’t wait;).