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The Best Birthday Party…EVER

It was time to plan my sons 7-year birthday party. After considering bowling, Hot Wheels, and Legos, I decided to honor his spirit. Now that we are immersed in elementary school, these are the last fleeting days of little boy. I had to consider, What was my sons favorite thing on planet earth? Like most boys, he is infatuated with automobiles and airplanes. To be exact, ever since I can remember, my son has been obsessed with The Parking Spot, or better known in my house, The Cheetah Bus. Let me explain.

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Ideas for a Care Package to Grandma

Sending a care package to Grandma shows her how much you care while bringing a little cheer to her day. Whether you’re preparing a package for your own grandmother or for the grandmother of your children, look for personal touches to make the care package more meaningful.

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Baby Einstein Founder Tells All

ModernMom chatted with Julie Clark, the founder of the popular Baby Einstein collection. Now owned by Disney, the company offers videos, books and toys to promote interaction between parents and infants. Baby Einstein products were originally created by Clark to entertain little ones, share new experiences with them and encourage their discovery of music, shapes and poetry. But controversy ensued when a study was released about the beloved videos.

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How to Talk to Kids About Money

You first start learning about teaching your kids about money on that special trip to Wal-Mart when your child first throws a tantrum because you won’t buy her a Barbie doll. Some people will grab the child from the shopping cart and leave the store fuming and red in the face. Other parents might opt to purchase it (hey, it’s only five bucks) just to continue shopping in peace and avoid any future humiliation. Eventually you will have to learn to say “No” and teach your kids about money.