Sentences with phrase «mom of gifted kids»

I'm an educator, an author, a speaker, and a mom of gifted kids.

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Knowing that photography was huge, that everyone is a photographer, that everyone is taking amazing pictures — including kids and my 70 - something mom — I had a hunch that everyone has a lot of photos they don't care a lot about, but everyone also has a few pictures they love and would love to make into something physical, either for themselves or as a gift.

that the kids can redeem for «Get out of doing dishes tonight» or «Bake brownies with mom / dad» would be a really fun gift.

This year, I received a selection of 2012 Best Toys for Kids Award Winners to review, and I agree that these toys should be on every mom's holiday gift list:

Anyway, I read ages ago of a craft for dad: collect little rocks, make salt dough and arrange rocks into the letters: «DAD ROCKS» Sounded like a fun project and great Christmas (or father's day) gift for daddy (w / help by mom) from the kids!

USC 45 — Pair of shoes from Eleven Collection Spring / Summer 09 ′ Provided by: Wishing Penny INTL 18 — $ 50 gift certificate to Good for the Kids Provided by: Good for the Kids 22 — $ 50 gift certificate to Target Stores Provided by: Beginner Baby Blog 58 — Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer Provided by: Moms Who Think

Why Jolly Mom is a Top Mom Blog: Moms looking for inspiration for activities, gifts, kids» outfits, or just about anything else you can think of will find the blog they've been looking for right here.

I'm Colleen, gifted specialist, educational consultant, author, speaker, and homeschool mom of four gifted / twice - exceptional kids.

Every year, they bring together their favorite gifts for moms, kids, and babies in their Holiday Gift Guide and 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

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Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale SGift Certificate 55 — $ 23 Cash 39 — $ 20 Gift Certificate 140 — $ 20 Gift Certificate 129 — $ 15 Gift Certificate 34 — Custom Tutu 137 — Go BPA Free Sippy Sampler Kit 15 — $ 50 gift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder 11 — $ 40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids 1 — Rocking Horse 19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup 28 — Uncommonly Cute tees 14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas 17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set 9 — $ 20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale SGift Certificate 140 — $ 20 Gift Certificate 129 — $ 15 Gift Certificate 34 — Custom Tutu 137 — Go BPA Free Sippy Sampler Kit 15 — $ 50 gift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder 11 — $ 40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids 1 — Rocking Horse 19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup 28 — Uncommonly Cute tees 14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas 17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set 9 — $ 20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale SGift Certificate 129 — $ 15 Gift Certificate 34 — Custom Tutu 137 — Go BPA Free Sippy Sampler Kit 15 — $ 50 gift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder 11 — $ 40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids 1 — Rocking Horse 19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup 28 — Uncommonly Cute tees 14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas 17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set 9 — $ 20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale SGift Certificate 34 — Custom Tutu 137 — Go BPA Free Sippy Sampler Kit 15 — $ 50 gift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder 11 — $ 40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids 1 — Rocking Horse 19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup 28 — Uncommonly Cute tees 14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas 17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set 9 — $ 20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale Sgift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder 11 — $ 40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids 1 — Rocking Horse 19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup 28 — Uncommonly Cute tees 14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas 17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set 9 — $ 20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale Sgift certificate to Good For The Kids 1 — Rocking Horse 19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup 28 — Uncommonly Cute tees 14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas 17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set 9 — $ 20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale Sgift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale SGift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale SGift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale Sgift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale Sgift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale Sgift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale Signs

Adding a gift card into the gift such as this is a gentle way to remind a Mom that it is ok to put herself first instead of spending all of her money on her kids during the holiday.

November 19, 2010: Practical Mommy shares some affordable AND meaningful gifts for babies, kids and of course, MOMS!

Go Silli — placemat and bib x 3 Golden Gate Chiropractic Center — Free Comprehensive Functional Exam — 190 $ Graco — pack n play Henry's Hungry — $ 175 professional consultation Jack and Jill kids — all natural tooth brushing set Joonie LLC — Joonie tote bag $ 15 and Joonie car seat cover $ 45 Kinspace — 1 free McMoyler Method Parent Prep Series — $ 325.00 or 1 free 8 week session of mommy and me — $ 325.00 L. Bishop Photography — Lifestyle Family Photoshoot — $ 750 La Petite Baleen Swim Schools — Free month of tuition (value over $ 100) Lalabubaby — gift card to purchase a soothe shirt for mom or dad Lemonshoots — Free Mama and Family Maternity Session with $ 50 Print Credit ($ 200 value) Lil Jammers — Plush Musical Friends Lille baby — carrier Liv And Lila — A Gift Certificate to be redeemed at the booth for a Chevron Mam — 2 feeding sets Mamatees — $ 50 gift card Melissa Hernandez (Cultural Care Aupair)-- Gift basket Milkies — Gift set Mini-Chic — store credit of 110 $ at mini-chic Mountain Buggy — nano travel stroller MULTIWEAR — MULTIWEAR ® sweater Newborn Connections @ CPMC — Lactation products or class offerings Nicole Seguin Photography — 30 minute newborn OR maternity at - home lifestyle session including 2 [8 × 10] prints NursElet ® — Two NursElet Scagift card to purchase a soothe shirt for mom or dad Lemonshoots — Free Mama and Family Maternity Session with $ 50 Print Credit ($ 200 value) Lil Jammers — Plush Musical Friends Lille baby — carrier Liv And Lila — A Gift Certificate to be redeemed at the booth for a Chevron Mam — 2 feeding sets Mamatees — $ 50 gift card Melissa Hernandez (Cultural Care Aupair)-- Gift basket Milkies — Gift set Mini-Chic — store credit of 110 $ at mini-chic Mountain Buggy — nano travel stroller MULTIWEAR — MULTIWEAR ® sweater Newborn Connections @ CPMC — Lactation products or class offerings Nicole Seguin Photography — 30 minute newborn OR maternity at - home lifestyle session including 2 [8 × 10] prints NursElet ® — Two NursElet ScaGift Certificate to be redeemed at the booth for a Chevron Mam — 2 feeding sets Mamatees — $ 50 gift card Melissa Hernandez (Cultural Care Aupair)-- Gift basket Milkies — Gift set Mini-Chic — store credit of 110 $ at mini-chic Mountain Buggy — nano travel stroller MULTIWEAR — MULTIWEAR ® sweater Newborn Connections @ CPMC — Lactation products or class offerings Nicole Seguin Photography — 30 minute newborn OR maternity at - home lifestyle session including 2 [8 × 10] prints NursElet ® — Two NursElet Scagift card Melissa Hernandez (Cultural Care Aupair)-- Gift basket Milkies — Gift set Mini-Chic — store credit of 110 $ at mini-chic Mountain Buggy — nano travel stroller MULTIWEAR — MULTIWEAR ® sweater Newborn Connections @ CPMC — Lactation products or class offerings Nicole Seguin Photography — 30 minute newborn OR maternity at - home lifestyle session including 2 [8 × 10] prints NursElet ® — Two NursElet ScaGift basket Milkies — Gift set Mini-Chic — store credit of 110 $ at mini-chic Mountain Buggy — nano travel stroller MULTIWEAR — MULTIWEAR ® sweater Newborn Connections @ CPMC — Lactation products or class offerings Nicole Seguin Photography — 30 minute newborn OR maternity at - home lifestyle session including 2 [8 × 10] prints NursElet ® — Two NursElet ScaGift set Mini-Chic — store credit of 110 $ at mini-chic Mountain Buggy — nano travel stroller MULTIWEAR — MULTIWEAR ® sweater Newborn Connections @ CPMC — Lactation products or class offerings Nicole Seguin Photography — 30 minute newborn OR maternity at - home lifestyle session including 2 [8 × 10] prints NursElet ® — Two NursElet Scarfs.

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Chief of Parents [«The Dishes Can Wait»] Rachel Hollis, My Chic Life [«Permission To Be Awesome»] Erin, Home with the Boys [«Our Kids Are Capable»] Rachel Turiel, 6512 and Growing [«The Romance of Gratitude»] Shawn Ledington Fink, Awesomely Awake [«Being Together is Enough»] Danielle Smith, Extraordinary Mommy [«It's Okay to Drop Some Balls»] Ronnie Tyler, Black and Married with Kids [«It's Hard to Forgive Yourself»] Christine Koh, Boston Mamas [«Done is Better Than Perfect»] Ilana Wiles, Mommy Shorts [«Sleep When Baby Sleepof Imperfection»] Leslie Marinelli, The Bearded Iris [«I Suddenly Have a Mom Mullet»] Michelle Lehnardt, Scenes from the Wild [«Big Kids Need Tucking In, Too»] Nina Badzin, NinaBadzin.com [«Shine and Let Others Shine»] Debbie Koenig, Words to Eat By [«We're All Just Faking It»] Rachel Balducci, Testosterhome [«Words You Shouldn't Be Scared Of»] Kimberley Clayton Blaine, TheGoToMom.TV [«Moms, Don't Be Camera Shy»] Kristen Levithan, Motherese [«It's Not Always All On Me»] Amber Strocel, Strocel.com [«Know What You Need»] Stacie Billis, One Hungry Mama [«I'm Not Above Asking for Help»] Kathryn Whitaker, Team Whitaker [«Learn to Love the Unplanned»] Jill Herzig, Editor - in - Chief of Redbook [«Sometimes It's Best to Do Nothing»] Alicia Ybarbo, producer at NBC's TODAY [«The Secret To «Me» Time»] Dana Points, Editor - in - Chief of Parents [«The Dishes Can Wait»] Rachel Hollis, My Chic Life [«Permission To Be Awesome»] Erin, Home with the Boys [«Our Kids Are Capable»] Rachel Turiel, 6512 and Growing [«The Romance of Gratitude»] Shawn Ledington Fink, Awesomely Awake [«Being Together is Enough»] Danielle Smith, Extraordinary Mommy [«It's Okay to Drop Some Balls»] Ronnie Tyler, Black and Married with Kids [«It's Hard to Forgive Yourself»] Christine Koh, Boston Mamas [«Done is Better Than Perfect»] Ilana Wiles, Mommy Shorts [«Sleep When Baby SleepOf»] Kimberley Clayton Blaine, TheGoToMom.TV [«Moms, Don't Be Camera Shy»] Kristen Levithan, Motherese [«It's Not Always All On Me»] Amber Strocel, Strocel.com [«Know What You Need»] Stacie Billis, One Hungry Mama [«I'm Not Above Asking for Help»] Kathryn Whitaker, Team Whitaker [«Learn to Love the Unplanned»] Jill Herzig, Editor - 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I had read in magazine article about a mom who did an activity a day with her kids during Advent in lieu of candy / gifts everyday.

My mom tip for today: let go of your kids in little steps as soon as you can and you'll give them the gift of learning through their own successes and failures, which will build strong self - belief.

The Park District of Highland Park gift card is a great gift idea for teachers, kids, moms & dads, or that «hard to buy for» friend or relative.

We're only a couple of weeks into the school year and so far it has been an endless stream of communication from the school - don't forget about meet and greet day, can we work parties, can we volunteer at the sale this week, will we attend Parent Education night, do we want to buy school pictures, please remember that all 4 year olds have to buy a school t - shirt, can we send $ 25 a kid for teacher gifts throughout the year, do we want to attend the coffee hosted by the room mom, will we be going on the zoo trip, don't forget that 4 year olds bring their own snack this year, please send in updated immunization forms for everyone, did you fill out the emergency contact paperwork, and on and on and on.

-- Robyn Openshaw, MSW, is a single mom of four salad - eating, adulting kids, and the author of The Adventures of Junk Food Dude, and Junk Food Dude's Yummy Healthy Recipes, a great gift set (discounted when you get both books) for a cool kid you know.

I have most of the kids stuff done, just need to go halfies with my brother for our dad's gift, and buy something for my boyfriends mom.

My mom has a tradition of hosting all of her kids, grandkids and great - grandbabies for a fun night of food, white elephant gifts, games, and MORE food.

If you need some great ideas for the busy mom on your holiday gift list, you'll find dozens of items at BÉABA that will give mom and dad more time with the kids and make mealtime prep easier.

In 1977 (Starsky And Hutch poster on the wall, David Bowie on the turntable, Bellow's Humboldt's Gift and Alex Haley's Roots in the bookstore) we see Ben (Oakes Fegley), a kid in Gunflint, Minnesota who is plagued by nightmares about wolves (of which there are a few in his home state), by his hearing condition, and by memories of his single mom, Elaine (Michelle Williams), who died in a car wreck without ever revealing to him who his dad was.

Usually they're talented and creative moms whose own kids have been the lucky recipients of their writing gifts.

My mom called each of us and suggested that we only buy presents for the kids and have a gift swap or Secret Santa exchange for the adults.

Thankfully, I quickly found some amazing specialists for my daughter, who at age ten is now an honor roll fourth grader; gifted writer / artist; and just an all - around happy, sunny, great kid (please forgive a bit of mom - bias).

A divorced mom with two teenagers, Karen helps moms look at their challenges from a different perspective opening the possibility that each struggle can be a gift for personal growth, a stronger relationship with your kids and a life lesson for both of you.

When kids are allowed to fail, they have to face the consequences of their actions (or lack thereof), not blame others, and figure out how to adapt, explains Jessica Lahey, teacher, mom and author, in her book The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed.

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Today I am thankful for new carpet, kids faces on library visit and mom's gift of her angel food cake:)

59 — $ 25 Cash 60 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 117 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 55 — $ 23 Cash 39 — $ 20 Gift Certificate 140 — $ 20 Gift Certificate 129 — $ 15 Gift Certificate 34 — Custom Tutu 137 — Go BPA Free Sippy Sampler Kit 15 — $ 50 gift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder 11 — $ 40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids 1 — Rocking Horse 19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup 28 — Uncommonly Cute tees 14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas 17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set 9 — $ 20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale SGift Certificate 117 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 55 — $ 23 Cash 39 — $ 20 Gift Certificate 140 — $ 20 Gift Certificate 129 — $ 15 Gift Certificate 34 — Custom Tutu 137 — Go BPA Free Sippy Sampler Kit 15 — $ 50 gift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder 11 — $ 40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids 1 — Rocking Horse 19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup 28 — Uncommonly Cute tees 14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas 17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set 9 — $ 20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale SGift Certificate 55 — $ 23 Cash 39 — $ 20 Gift Certificate 140 — $ 20 Gift Certificate 129 — $ 15 Gift Certificate 34 — Custom Tutu 137 — Go BPA Free Sippy Sampler Kit 15 — $ 50 gift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder 11 — $ 40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids 1 — Rocking Horse 19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup 28 — Uncommonly Cute tees 14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas 17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set 9 — $ 20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - Shirt 54 — $ 60 Gift Certificate 61 — The Very Cool Lunchbox 119 — Personalized Lunch Box 110 — 3 Autographed Children's Books 10 — $ 25 gift certificate to Fun On The Ark 8 — 50 Nights of Family Fun 12 — $ 50 gift certificate to Happy Panda 125 — $ 20 gift certificate 148 — Cards for wives and moms 127 — 1 Dezine a Sign with 1 sticker pack of your choice — Designer Yard Signs 126 — 6 Designer Yard Sale or Garage Sale SGift Certificate 140 — $ 20 Gift Certificate 129 — $ 15 Gift Certificate 34 — Custom Tutu 137 — Go BPA Free Sippy Sampler Kit 15 — $ 50 gift certificate to Kids Magical Wonder 11 — $ 40 gift certificate to Good For The Kids 1 — Rocking Horse 19 — Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup 28 — Uncommonly Cute tees 14 — 12X12 Custom Wall Canvas 17 — Baby Signing Times DVD Set 9 — $ 20 gift certificate to FeeFiFoto 2 — Baby Candy shirt 37 — Moby Wrap 43 — Moby Dick 48 — Story Package 103 — 7 Pink Brick Box Play Sets 136 — Knitting Goody Bag 85 — Noah's ABC Stacking Blocks 109 — 10 sets of KN Cool (R) Daywear 76 — $ 25 Gift Certificate 32 — Living The Dream Mom T - 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