Pottery Barn Kids Book Club

Pottery Barn Kids has a book club. Held on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 11:30. They have special event days coming soon. You may want to call the location near you for the time, they may vary by location. This would be a fun and free way to entertain the kids before you shop at the mall.

March 8: Peter Rabbit
March 22: Very Hungry Caterpillar

You can check here for a location near you.

Southern California Moms: Models Needed for Petunia Pickle Bottom

WHO:  Volunteers needed for Petunia Pickle Bottom photo shoot:
If you are flexible, patient, interested in the photo shoot experience, and have a camera-friendly child who fits into the age groups we are looking for, please consider sending us a very recent picture of your little one. We are also on the lookout for fashionista Moms, so include a picture of you too!

Boys and Girls: 18 months-2 years
Moms and Dads: 23-35

WHAT: We are conducting a photo shoot featuring our fashionable diaper bag collection and would love to use some local talent. We traditionally compensate in product along with a CD containing pictures of you and your child.

WHEN: Submissions are always being accepted. The photo shoot  exact date TBD.
WHERE: Ventura, Ca.

HOW: If you would like you or  your child considered, please submit a casting call form. Please note: submit only one or two recent digital photos of you and/or your child. If you don't have access to a digital image, you can mail your image to : 305 S. Kalorama, Suite F, Ventura, CA 93001. Pictures sent by mail will not be returned.

Photo shoot date is TBD, each model will need to be available for at least 2-3 hours, bring own wardrobe based on color and styling specifications.

Here is a link to the site where you fill out the form
http://www.petuniapicklebottom.com/about/casting/

Social Kiddo Card Kit Winner

CONGRATS to the winner of the Social Kiddo Card Kit. I will be emailing you shortly for your information and to select what design you want. These were really great to review and I know many moms would find the Kiddo Cards useful. 

There are still giveaways currently open so don't forget to get your entries in!

 

 WINNER:

 

 M's giveaway blog said...

I follow kiddo tags on twitter as mallen08 maurine08(at)........(dot).......

Verbal Implications: I find them funny at times

After taking a Business Communications class in college I really started to notice the verbal implications we make in our everyday conversations. When I write it is easier to see them and I try not to do it, although I am sure I do. When we say something even its positive sometimes the implication of what we say can be viewed as negative. For instance since I have had my hair styled and highlighted I have gotten a ton of comments from people I see all the time. Last night my mother in law came over to bring us some bulk boxes of diapers, thankfully she buys him diapers once a month and I soooo appreciate it, and she commented about my hair style.
She said "You look feminine now". It was a nice comment but I thought to myself, are you implying I looked manly previously to this! It made me laugh a bit to my self followed up but my husband cracking a few jokes that I won't mention here lol. Then at the grocery store we always shop at one of the clerks who I talk to all the time said " Wow you finally got a real hair style", again I was thinking are you trying to say my hair style before this was not real.
I think of course I am being defensive and should just be thankful I look better now I just find it funny at times.  Its like if someone says "She throws good for a girl" that implies that if the person was a boy they would not be good. I did not really notice these things until I took that Business class so I am sure I will be back to my verbal implications once the lessons of the class fade lol. Thankfully one clerk at the grocery store simply said, "Your hair looks good". He was a guy, so leave it to men to be simple and to the point lol.
Have you had any funny stories where this has happened to you?

Little One Books Special Sale FREE CD

As all my readers know we LOVE books in our house! They are like gold and for good reason since without books how would we have adventures and experience other cultures from our own home. Little One Books is a great site that carries books of all sorts. All the products they carry have been hand selected by the owners who are grandparents to 5 little ones. I feel better knowing the books have been reviewed by people who have the best interest of little ones in mind. Each book selection has information on why the selected the book to be on the site. Its is helpful for buying a book, since kids are so diverse it helps you to find the right book for your child. They carry books, music, videos and bundle packs.

Little One Books is having a special sale right now. When you buy 2 products of any price from their website you will get a FREE CD. The CD you will get is Good Night. This CD will help lull your little one to sleep. I know for my son music was the only thing that would put him to sleep for the first 6 months. Now he listens to soothing sounds before a nap and it really helps. I am sure he feels calmer as he drifts off to sleep.

To get the free CD with your purchase use this PROMO CODE: goodnight

*This code will not work when using a gift certificate to pay for your order.

Some of the great products I found on the site are:


Bundle Pack: I Love Trains

My Son would go wild for this pack. He loves trains!

DVD: Sesame Street 40 Years of Sunny Days

We love Sesame Street in our house!

 Book: Hug ( about a cute little monkey)

Be sure to check back starting March 15th I will be reviewing a book from Little One Books and hosting a $15 gift certificate giveaway for one of my lucky readers.

* I was not paid or compensated for this post.