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Get Crafty with Grandma-Tune into QVC’s Gifts for Grandkids on December 11th at 1pm EST for the top holiday gifts, including My Image Bracelet Maker!

December 10, 2013 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

This holiday season- kids and their grandparents can unplug, get crafty and create one-of-a-kind accessories that allow them to   reconnect, with kits like Choose Friendship including My Image Bracelet Maker. A handmade creation, like a picture bracelet, is a wonderful visual reminder of a bond between family members or best friends. When it's handmade, it's made with kindness, affection and … [Read more...]

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We are Celebrating the Emmy’s with Play-Doh and giving away a Play-Doh Ultimate Rainbow Pack and Perfect Twist Ice Cream set !

September 22, 2013 by Melissa Chapman 17 Comments

Congrats to our winner Laura! If you have read my blog you will know ONE THING- I am a TAD OCD when it comes to the clean-up part of getting crafty with my kids. But I'll be honest, as my kids have gotten older the idea and practice of getting crafty with them   has become far less of a heart-attack inducing moment for me and yes dare I say it PLEASURABLE. They both understand that , … [Read more...]

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CRAYOLA Back to school supplies every kid needs and we have a mega colorful giveaway!

August 12, 2013 by Melissa Chapman 33 Comments

Congrats to our winner Jennifer! It's almost time… to gear up for back-to-school! For more than 100 years, Crayola has never missed the first day of school. The company continues to provide children with a growing assortment of colorful tools to help them discover and create in the classroom. From classic crayons to markers, paint and dry-erase tools, Crayola's school products provide kids … [Read more...]

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This weekend get crafty at home with your kids, while you watch the BIG GAME!

February 1, 2013 by Melissa Chapman 1 Comment

In some ways I feel like my kids' childhoods are literally escaping me. My seven year-old boy has been asking me the most profound questions recently like; "Is there a tube in his nose that connects to his mouth,"- um not sure what possessed him to contemplate that; perhaps he's leaning towards a career as an ear, nose and throat specialist?! While my   11-year—old is right on the cusp of … [Read more...]

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Ragu is asking parents-how far will you go to get your kids to eat dinner?! And a $50 AMEX giftcard giveaway!

March 6, 2012 by Melissa Chapman 31 Comments

Congrats to our winner Tracy! I'll admit it I've gone *PRETTY FAR* to get my-- skinny as a rail I'm not sure how his tiny neck holds up his head--son to eat his dinner. If I could I'd hire a full-time clown to come in at dinner time and perform tricks for an hour to distract him , and keep his mouth agape so that I could shovel in the food while he was distracted by the balls being juggled in the … [Read more...]

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