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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

My Review on Pui Ying Chinese School at Maquinna


Today was the end of the 1st term of Chinese School at Brandon's school and I will not be registering him for the next term. I've talked to his teacher if we can get our workbooks books back because she hasn't return them for the past couple months. Maybe she misplaced them. I paid for the classes and books so I will ask for all the copies. For a while, Brandon wasn't able to do any weekly homework assignments without them.

Of course, Brandon hasn't been very happy nor always looking forward to go to Chinese school every week since we changed schools. I feel his pain and I hate seeing him getting upset every week.  I don't want to force him. I want him to have fun learning (like he used to at the other school).

I also spoke with the Chinese school principal and mentioned that we will not be back next term. She asked me why and I simply said we have other after school programs that Brandon is participating. Her response wasn't what I expected. She told me that those programs are not important and it's a waste of time (especially about the art class where you just sit and draw). That's what she actually said to me. She then gives ME a lecture and goes on and on about not continuing the Chinese learning. I said that I will continue to have Brandon learn the language at a different time. For that, she just tells me that it's better to keep it continuous and that the break from the learning will affect him and falling behind.

I think that the Chinese school system (particularly at this school) is very poor compared to our previous experiences at other schools. It's actually the way the instructors teach and how the Chinese school principle applies her ideas. Brandon doesn't seem to be learning anything at all.

For the exams, the teacher just give them straight answers and the Chinese school principle says it's no problem. I don't think Brandon is really learning anything and I'm just wasting my money.

Sorry I had to rant...


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Laurie Berkner's "LOVE" - In Time for Valentine's Day


Best-selling children's recording artist and preschool television favorite Laurie Berkner will release a fully remastered digital album, Love, on January 29, in time for Valentine's Day. Featuring songs performed by Laurie Berkner and personally selected from eight of Laurie's best-loved albums, Love celebrates that mysterious force that makes the world go 'round while showcasing a world-class voice gracefully delivering a virtuosic range of moods and musical styles.

With a warm mix of sixteen songs (plus two super sweet bonus tracks!), Love essays love as a two-way street connecting the child, the parent, and the world. From snuggle-up songs like "I Gave My Love A Cherry" (featuring Laurie's daughter, Lucy Mueller) and the goodnight lullaby "Your Beautiful Eyes" to get-up-and-dance favorites like "My Family," Love provides a great way to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day and throughout the year.

Reflecting on Valentine's Day, Laurie Berkner says, "I noticed how many of my songs are about loving someone in your family, loving someone in your life, and loving yourself. With Valentine's Day coming up, I thought it would be fun to put those songs together on one album. Valentine's Day is so often thought of in terms of romantic love, but, to me, it speaks to all the aspects of love in a much more inclusive way. There are so many kinds of love in the world! I want to celebrate all of them."

Love begins with Laurie Berkner's song "Open Your Heart," originally written to bring attention to the charitable organization The Pajama Program, which delivers pajamas to kids in foster care. "Open Your Heart" expresses everyone's need to be loved and cared for, even when they can do things for themselves.

Laurie Berkner's lightly swinging rendition of "Fly Me To The Moon" offers a very personal way of expressing "I love you" to anyone, while her classic "Under A Shady Tree" is a sunny, reggae-influenced song about being together. "Blow A Kiss" begins a cappella and ends up sounding like a slumber party sing-along, and "Goodnight" is simply so full of love it could glow in the dark.

A former preschool teacher by day and indie rocker by night, Laurie Berkner started marketing her music more than fifteen years ago from her living room on her own label, Two Tomatoes Records. She is now widely recognized as a pioneer in the "kindie" music genre and was crowned "the undisputed queen of kindie rock" by USA Today. The Wall Street Journal noted, "Her music is distinctive because it speaks to kids without talking down to them, charming youngsters without boring grown-ups."

Laurie was the first artist to ever appear in music videos on Nick Jr. and was featured in nearly all the episodes of the channel's Jack's Big Music Show. She currently stars in the animated musical short-form series Sing it, Laurie! on the Sprout preschool channel and has made regular appearances on Sprout's Sunny Side Up morning show. Laurie is also a familiar presence on SiriusXM's Kids Place Live, where her The Music In Me Minute, featuring tips from Laurie about incorporating music into family life, is heard daily.

The Laurie Berkner Band features: Laurie Berkner, vocals/guitar; Susie Lampert, keyboards; Brady Rymer, bass; and Bobby Golden, drums/percussion. Visit Laurie Berkner's website HERE for more about the band, including press photos and tour dates. Media assets and press photos are also available on the website of Laurie's distributor, Razor & Tie, HERE.

Love will be available for download at all digital retailers, including iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Spotify, and more.



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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Le-Top Children's Outfit Giveaway

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Welcome to the

Le-Top Children's Outfit Giveaway!

This is part of "The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide"! Stop by and check it out for great gift ideas for the whole family.

Below this post you can find all the other giveaways for the guide, please take a minute to enter as many as possible. Each giveaway will be slightly different as to cut down on entries for each one.

The Grand Prize has a lot of entries but, over $1,000 worth of prizes to 4 winners, so you will not want to miss that! Do some entries each day, plus there are lots of daily entries for more chances. You can enter it HERE on this blog!

This giveaway will be Twitter entries. Follow bloggers on Twitter to get extra entries. You must be following the bloggers until the end of the contest to be eligible for those entries.

The sponsor entries are a variety so you get lots of entries for those, and don't forget the daily entries. The sponsor entries will be worth the most.

Our sponsor for this giveaway is

Le-Top

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PRIZE: ONE lucky person is going to win a  Fancy Dancy Outfit. See the review HERE.

Contest is open to US residents only, 18+ (ends February 14th, 2016 at 11:59pm EST). All entries unless otherwise noted are optional.  Please enter the giveaway form below. Please only claim an entry if you complete it. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Please read the complete Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the giveaway entry form for details. Good luck!
 
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

New Show for Moms by Moms Launching Jan. 20, 2016

Now there is a new show for moms by moms presented by TalkCenterAmerica.TV, where they will talk about the stuff nobody else wants to hear. Moms can call-in and join the streaming conversation online by signing up here.

The Milk premieres JANUARY 20TH 2016 at 10:30 PM Eastern Time

New episodes live-stream every Wednesday
Click on TheMilk.tv to view/join the conversation

The Milk is about you, it's about me, it's about the women behind the word "mom". You just had a baby, and you still are a partner, a wife, a daughter, a friend, a boss or an employee, a sister, and now, also, a mother. The expectations placed on you don't vanish when you have a child, but your focus on yourself can and will unless you make the decision to be a badass and continue to "mother", or care for, yourself. Now it's time for your nourishment. Come kick it with your new BAMs (Bad-Ass- Mom) friends. We are here to talk about the things no one talks about. The icky, the wonderful, and the "oh-god-please-don't-make-me-vocalize-this".

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Monday, January 18, 2016

Groovi Gee Fashion Bibs Giveaway


Welcome to the Groovi Gee Set of 10 Fashion Bibs Giveaway!

Sponsored By: Groovi Gee
Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

Co-Hosted By: Tales From A Southern Mom, Michigan Saving and More, Amy & Aron's Real Life Reviews, Coupons and Freebies Mom, and PaulaMS' Giveaways, Reviews, & Freebies

A big "Thank You!" to the sponsor, amazing co-hosts, and all the wonderful bloggers who are participating in this giveaway! Thanks for all that you do!

Groovi Gee bandana bibs are perfect for the fashion-savvy baby and toddler. The 100% cotton front feels soft to the touch, the fleece backing keeps drool from soaking through, and the double snaps mean you can adjust the fit of the bibs. 

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PRIZE: ONE (1) lucky winner will receive 10 Groovi Gee Bibs! Winner's Choice of girl, boy, or gender neutral styles ($30 RV).
See the review HERE.

Contest is open to US residents only, 18+ (ends February 2nd, 2016 at 11:59pm EST). All entries unless otherwise noted are optional.  Please enter the giveaway form below. Please only claim an entry if you complete it. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Please read the complete Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the giveaway entry form for details. Good luck!
 
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Saturday, January 16, 2016

Teach My Toddler Learning Kit Deluxe Version Giveaway

Teach My Toddler Learning Kit Deluxe Version giveaway


Welcome to the Teach My Toddler Learning Kit Deluxe Version Giveaway!

This is part of "The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide"! Stop by and check it out for great gift ideas for the whole family.

Below this post you can find all the other giveaways for the guide, please take a minute to enter as many as possible. Each giveaway will be slightly different as to cut down on entries for each one.

The Grand Prize has a lot of entries but, over $1,000 worth of prizes to 4 winners, so you will not want to miss that! Do some entries each day, plus there are lots of daily entries for more chances.

This giveaway will be newsletter sign up entries. Subscribe to bloggers newsletter to get extra entries. You must be stay subscribed until the end of the contest to be eligible for those entries.

The sponsor entries are a variety so you get lots of entries for those, and don't forget the daily entries. The sponsor entries will be worth the most.

Our sponsor for this giveaway is

Teach My

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PRIZE: ONE lucky person is going to win a  Toddler Learning Kit Deluxe Version! ($49.99 rv). See the review HERE.

Contest is open to US residents only, 18+ (ends February 14th, 2016 at 11:59pm EST). All entries unless otherwise noted are optional.  Please enter the giveaway form below. Please only claim an entry if you complete it. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Please read the complete Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the giveaway entry form for details. Good luck!
 
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