tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:08:00 +0000http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/kidscontest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)Blogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-115128829474054499Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:15:00 +00002006-06-25T16:29:21.663-10:00There are new Thomas the Tank Engine toys for your little one's train table or collection. Rheneas and the Roller Coaster Set - a two-level wooden, oval track from the Hooray for Thomas story plus Rheneas and an exclusive passenger car. Allaboardtoys had in on sale for $99. Echo Tunnel - a wooden tunnel track that plays a train echo or echoes your child's voice. Allaboardtoys had it on sale http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2006/06/new-thomas-train-toys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-114741724368887667Fri, 12 May 2006 06:53:00 +00002006-06-03T09:49:26.720-10:00Shame on Disney for giving people the assumption that Little Einsteins Team up for Adventure would be a movie like Our Big Huge Adventure was! It's actually three episodes, only one of which is new! The episodes are How We Became the Little Einsteins (seen it!), I Love to Conduct (seen it a hundred times!) and one new one, Rocket Safari (which is pretty good). Gee thanks, for $20! Don't buy http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2006/05/little-einsteins-team-up-for-adventure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-114515383209314873Sun, 16 Apr 2006 02:15:00 +00002006-04-15T17:18:37.766-10:00Ok, I've been there, done that, with just one child, but boy he was a doozy! Here is my complete story about how I finally got him to poop on the potty. Tag: potty traininghttp://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2006/04/poop-on-potty-training-advice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-114444716547118034Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:45:00 +00002006-04-07T12:00:26.330-10:00So I bought a box of Kix recently and it has a $5 off coupon on the side of it for the new Little Einsteins DVD Team up for Adventure. It says save $5 when you buy any Disney's Little Einsteins DVD so I guess it is good for the Our Huge Adventure DVD too. It expires on March 31st, 2007. It's probably not good at amazon, but if you got your hands on it you could use it at any place that acceptshttp://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2006/04/5-off-little-einsteins-team-up-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-114179801119973887Wed, 08 Mar 2006 05:52:00 +00002006-03-07T20:07:33.893-10:00So, someone at Nick Jr figured out why parents are loving Little Einsteins and came up with a serious rival: The Wonder Pets. My almost three year old really likes this show and is drawn to it in a way that he previously only was drawn to Little Einsteins. The show is based on three preschool pets: a baby turtle named Tuck, a Guinea Pig called Linny (or Winnie as my son thinks it is called) andhttp://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2006/03/wonder-pets-nick-jrs-answer-to-little_07.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113900388292808580Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:46:00 +00002006-02-03T11:58:02.943-10:00Juggling children and work can be a challenge, whether you work outside the home or you are a work from home mom, but, in some ways, work from home moms face more challenges than moms who work outside the home. After all, when you’re in a traditional office, you don’t need to worry that a coworker will burst into the room and scream “Mommy, he took my doll,” just as you are beginning an importanthttp://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2006/02/keeping-your-children-busy-when-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113849830287148531Sun, 29 Jan 2006 01:28:00 +00002006-01-28T15:31:42.883-10:00Most recent reviews: Race on the Rails toy I hope to get to all of his Thomas toys within the next three weeks and will post updates here.http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2006/01/thomas-toys-reviews.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113813007436105817Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:07:00 +00002006-01-24T09:16:41.690-10:00You know, Laurie Berkner, the one who sings those great songs (We are the Dinosaurs, marching, marching - I know a chicken, and she laid an egg, Buzz Buzz) on the Noggin Channel. So, the dvd is apparently available now at musicspace.com but for $20.00! The Laurie Berkner Store will start preordering it on Thursday but won't ship it till February 14th, for $17.00, but if you can wait till Amazonhttp://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2006/01/laurie-berkner-band-has-new-dvd-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113762444645352607Wed, 18 Jan 2006 22:34:00 +00002006-01-24T09:06:42.470-10:00Joe got a cold on December 16th (I remember the date because we were leaving for vacation that afternoon) and the worst of it was a cough at nighttime. The cough lasted for 4 weeks, and I was just starting to debate with myself about whether I should take him to the doctor for a month-long cough when he caught another cold and the cough was so bad on Saturday night that he and I slept for only http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2006/01/coughs-colds-and-ear-infections.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113383889970220890Tue, 06 Dec 2005 03:09:00 +00002005-12-05T17:14:59.706-10:00by Angela The laundry is piled up to your ears, the dishes have a funny green funk growing on them, and you could have sworn you had a table somewhere in the kitchen. Sound familiar? Trust me you aren’t alone. Whether you are a working, work from home, or stay at home mom the household chores add up. With the ever-increasing responsibility of after school activities, volunteer work or just http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/12/house-cleaning-routines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113383857400115395Tue, 06 Dec 2005 03:08:00 +00002005-12-05T17:09:34.003-10:00by Angela The little one just spilled milk all over the kitchen, another one can’t find their shoes, your husband is complaining that he doesn’t have any clean socks, and the dog is whining at the door. Good morning! Welcome to the war zone. It’s that dreaded place most families encounter each and every morning. It seemed impossible to get out the door on time when it was just you. Now youhttp://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/12/morning-routines-make-it-little-easier.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113383848909966392Tue, 06 Dec 2005 03:06:00 +00002005-12-05T17:08:09.113-10:00by Angela The screaming, the yelling, the tears; who doesn’t love bedtime? Be it one last glass of water or one more story, little ones will find any excuse to try to stay up. Bedtime is one of the most trying rituals of the day. Everybody, including Mom and Dad are tired and cranky and patience is in short supply. With a schedule tailor-made for your family, nighttime can become a bonding http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/12/bedtime-routines-for-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113382431606354115Mon, 05 Dec 2005 23:09:00 +00002005-12-05T13:19:15.376-10:00by Angela I love summer. The hot sun, bright blue skies, and warm nights are as close to paradise as I can get. Having said that, winter has a special appeal too. There are certain things you can only do when it’s cold. My family has traditions that came from my childhood, my husband’s, and some we discovered on our own. Children are just as susceptible to cabin fever as adults. Try http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/12/winter-activities-for-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113382398732031817Mon, 05 Dec 2005 23:06:00 +00002005-12-05T13:06:27.323-10:00Angela Crout-Mitchell is a freelance writer and resides in Northern Kentucky. She lives with her patient husband, energetic 3 children, and lovable dog. Angela grew up in Northern Kentucky. She graduated from Simon Kenton High School and attended Thomas More College in Crestview Hills. She majored in English with a minor in Political Science. Her current area of focus is health issues, primarilyhttp://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/12/angela.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113382396763462884Mon, 05 Dec 2005 23:03:00 +00002005-12-05T13:09:14.773-10:00by Angela In our world of computers, video games, and television, the simple pleasures are being lost. I see it most clearly in my own family. My sons are constantly asking for gameboys and my daughter wants any electronic gadget that features Disney princesses. I know I’m not the only one. Everywhere I go, I see kids playing or watching something. These pastimes definitely have their placehttp://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/12/activities-for-kids.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113140263428170164Mon, 07 Nov 2005 22:25:00 +00002006-05-01T14:00:46.876-10:00I'm going to sell my EarCheck Middle Ear Monitor on ebay in a couple of weeks. More info on earcheck here: http://www.earcheck.com/. Note: 7 day auction started on Nov 13th: *** my earcheck sold, but you can still sometimes buy them for cheap: Ear Checks here We bought the earcheck when my son was about 11 months old. He had one ear infection that lasted for six weeks, and then never read http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/11/buy-earcheck-middle-ear-monitor-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113135313449425588Mon, 07 Nov 2005 08:39:00 +00002006-09-01T16:59:38.956-10:00Have you seen the Little Einstein's movie or the daily show on Disney? It is fantastic. I would let my boy watch this thing 50 times a day if it were on that much. I am going to write a proper review here eventually but I just wanted to mention how much I love this show. Joe is constantly pretending he is Leo, I am Quincy, Daddy is June (LOL) and Bear (our dog) is Annie. He walks around http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/11/little-einsteins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113080929460507962Tue, 01 Nov 2005 01:39:00 +00002005-10-31T15:41:34.626-10:00I have posted reviews of two companies that save me money and I use often: Netlix and AllAboardToys.com.http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/10/new-reviews-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113035960330291668Wed, 26 Oct 2005 20:40:00 +00002005-10-26T10:46:43.323-10:00So, last Sunday, I had a lot of studying to do. My husband was home for the morning and promised to watch our preschooler for me so I could get it done. I started out in the bedroom, reading my operating systems book on the bed. John (my husband) was making breakfast for Joe (my son). Joe starts out in the living room but then gravitates back to the bedroom. He was good - I'll give him that.http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/10/why-is-mom-kid-magnet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-113019228129168736Mon, 24 Oct 2005 22:10:00 +00002005-10-24T12:18:01.300-10:00So, yesterday, my 2 and a half year old watches, what I consider to be the most benign show on tv, Little Bear. And in this episode (I didn't see it but my husband recounted it to me later) the North Wind was fighting with Little Bear's father. Of course, it happens to be windy at our house that day. And of course, my son suddenly becomes terrified of the wind. We even had an incident wherehttp://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/10/perils-of-tv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-112993357464764040Fri, 21 Oct 2005 22:26:00 +00002005-10-21T12:26:14.673-10:00Have I mentioned this page of parenting articles yet? I'm not real big on parenting articles - I find most of the mainstream ones to be dull, unimaginative, not practical, and just geared toward a lower intelligence than mine. Plus, they don't seem to offer useable advice. Anyway, these are really good. I haven't read them all yet, but I really like the ones I have read. The "what to do http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/10/fantastic-parenting-articles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-112897881775592819Mon, 10 Oct 2005 21:06:00 +00002005-10-10T11:13:37.770-10:00Ten Ways to Avoid Parental Arguing As soon as my wife said it, I could feel the tension. My "trigger point" had been hit, and an argument was waiting to happen. But our kids happened to be in the same room. And if you listen to the experts on parental conflict, you learn that arguing in front of the kids is something to avoid. "Many parents think that kids get used to parents' arguing, http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/10/great-article-on-relationship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-112853841405158723Wed, 05 Oct 2005 18:50:00 +00002005-10-05T09:04:22.236-10:00By Nicole Dean You can find a large variety of Halloween costumes available at stores in your neighborhood. However, when you consider the cost and lack of originality, homemade costumes are a more fun and oftentimes more cost-effective option. Plus, if you involve your children in creating the homemade costumes, the results will be worth more than any store-bought costume in any store. Here arehttp://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/10/homemade-halloween-costume-ideas-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-112853817713889449Wed, 05 Oct 2005 18:46:00 +00002005-10-05T08:49:37.146-10:00I am going to drop the family vacation contest aspect of this blog and just focus on updates to the site and news as it relates to my life and this site with a toddler - preschooler- etc. The main page is also now more reflective of a personal focus on my life and how I keep my son busy and happy.http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/10/new-blog-focus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13525739.post-112699501423321408Sat, 17 Sep 2005 22:05:00 +00002005-09-17T12:11:43.766-10:00I've had quite a few parents email and ask me where they can find retired Thomas the tank Engine toy train engines and cars. One woman was looking for a very special christmas present for her thomas fanatic son and thought he would really enjoy an engine he has already accepted that he will never have. My suggestion is ebay. You may have to fork over a little more than you want, but there are http://www.keepthekidsbusy.com/2005/09/where-to-buy-discontinued-thomas-tank.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lisa)