2010: 31 Days Full of Love

October 12 – Fall Picnic

October 12, 2010

Have a picnic in the backyard. If you have older children, have everyone be responsible for bringing and cleaning up at least one thing.  Children as young as toddlers love to help! Find a yummy, healthy picnic recipe from our partner Mothering Magazine’s Peggy’s Kitchen !

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Plan a family “camp-in” in the living room this weekend.  Pile all the blankets and pillows on the floor and enjoy a night camping with the family at home.

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Have you ever noticed how you get what you focus on?  Today, make an effort to refocus and look at everything through positive & curious eyes.  Be curious as you observe your child/children.  Preview your response before making it and shift any negative thoughts to curiosity.  Watch for the positive reasons behind your child/children’s actions. […]

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October 9 – DANCE!

October 9, 2010

Have a family dance party!  Turn up the dance music, wiggle, shake, laugh, and be silly! Bid on a Sleepy Wrap carrier so you can dance all night with baby! Need some music to dance ?  Bid on a Delbert McClinton DVD and gift set!

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Take five minutes right now to think of what nurtures you.  We parent better when our needs are met, and we can only bring peace to our children when we posses it ourselves.  Make a commitment to take ten minutes a day to connect with yourself. Our partner AP Canada works to expand support to […]

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Have a staring contest!  Two people stare at each other and see who laughs or smiles first.  This game combines eye contact with giggles – two great ways to connect! Why wait to communicate?  Bid on one, two or all three Wee Hands items in our online auction! Learn to sign with your baby or […]

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Make Boo-nana treats!  Insert wooden craft sticks into the bottom of peeled bananas, dip bananas in orange juice, then roll in shredded coconut to make white ghosts.   Add small raisins or chocolate chips for eyes.  Serve as-is or frozen. Check out many other healthy and fun recipes from our sponsor today Stonyfield Organic.

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