tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24021560777306900552024-03-20T21:49:19.466-07:00Tiny Keepsakes BlogTiny Keepsakes has high quality and unique gifts for kids that are useful and also be a keepsake. Visit www.tinykeepsakes.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-22471550026874740692014-06-12T11:13:00.003-07:002014-06-12T11:13:33.639-07:00A Quick Summer Camp Checklist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJ2-l1Klgu67_BpwZFHDGFcPeZAHFlv3jad5dPNylCoXgZMuY-5EyE4A8bPOAHvlu7vr43WvV_hrF31TNpKbZiCAjYhPHaHdu3urKmR4yKDo2rc_WIAuPowdNWexaT6wtuD37C5YlwgA/s1600/campfire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJ2-l1Klgu67_BpwZFHDGFcPeZAHFlv3jad5dPNylCoXgZMuY-5EyE4A8bPOAHvlu7vr43WvV_hrF31TNpKbZiCAjYhPHaHdu3urKmR4yKDo2rc_WIAuPowdNWexaT6wtuD37C5YlwgA/s320/campfire.jpg" /></a></div>
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If it’s your first time sending your little one off to camp for the summer, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed preparing for it. Just remember not to procrastinate on the packing process, because there are a lot of little things that are quite easy to forget. We would suggest you start packing at least a couple of weeks in advance, in order to give yourself a little leeway on time. The most important thing to remind yourself is that your children are not going off to stay at an all-inclusive hotel resort with room-service at their beck and call. They will be roughing it with nature, so any and all necessities you can think of will need to be added to their summer camp checklist.
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We have put together a basic checklist of camp essentials your child will need for their summer away. Pair the checklist with a unique, <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/Personalized_clipboards_p/gs-cb.htm" target="_blank">personalized clipboard</a> with your kid’s name, so they can take it to camp meetings. Also, it will help them not to lose the same checklist when it comes time to pack for their return home.
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Since clothes and hygienic toiletries are a given, we won’t include those in the list below:
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<b>Sleeping Bag or Light Bedding</b> – Whether your child is catching some Z’s in a tent or a cabin equipped with bunk beds, the camp most likely will not provide many, if any, bedding options to keep them warm at night. A sleeping bag will do the trick, and a light <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/personalized_blanket_p/bbheart.htm" target="_blank">monogrammed blanket</a> may serve as a reminder of home and bring comfort to them when they get a case of homesickness.
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<b>Swimsuit & Towels</b> – Any summer camp will be near some sort of body of water, whether it be a swimming pool or a lake. Have them fully prepared from the cannonball in to the dripping walk out!
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<b>Light Sweater</b> – Summer nights can get plenty chilly, so a light jacket or sweater will keep the shivers away.
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<b>Tennis Shoes & Flip Flops</b> – Camp activities can range from anything as relaxed as arts and crafts to more vigorous activities like hiking in the woods. Consult the camp handouts and brochures, and make sure your kids have all the appropriate footwear.
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<b>Sunscreen</b> – Chances are that your little ones will be out in the sun for the majority of the trip. Protect them from harmful UV rays with a broad spectrum sunscreen.
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<b>Insect Repellant</b> – Itchy, throbbing, painful bites. Need we say more?
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<b>Reusable Water Bottle</b> – In order to reduce litter, the camp probably doesn’t hand out drinks and water bottles all willy nilly. A reusable water bottle will keep the thirst at bay between meal times and during strenuous activities.
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<b>Non-electronic Entertainment/Games</b> – One of the main reasons for summer camp – especially in this digital generation – is to get kids to step away from their electronic devices. Still, it’s impossible for the camp program to fill all hours of the day, so pack them a few non-electronic activities like board games, <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/Personalized_clipboards_p/sd%20p.htm" target="_blank">puzzles</a> and cards for when boredom or restlessness approaches.
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As parents, we’re sure it will be hard to let your children go – no matter how long or short the duration of the trip may be. However, don’t let the pre-camp thrill and excitement on your children’s faces fool you; many will experience homesickness, at least at one point in their trip, from the separation. Pack a family photo and some pre-stamped & addressed envelopes in preparation for this.
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Most importantly, don’t worry too much and trust that this is a wonderful experience for your kids. Being on their own will be good for their personal growth, and they’ll be sure to come back with some lasting memories!
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With graduation season being in full swing, there are a number of ways to celebrate and congratulate your children. But one idea we love is creating an annual time capsule of their favorite memories for them to reminisce on once they’re much older. It’s a long-term project, but it’s one that will be well worth the effort when you see their grown-up faces light up like they were children again as they look through their past. Although creating one is fairly self-explanatory, there are a few elements you may overlook. Here’s how to create an annual graduation time capsule for your kids:
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An airtight, sealable container
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Decorating the time capsule will probably be the most enjoyable part for your kids, so make sure you take the time to do it together! Decorate the container with fun family photos or their names and current ages in big, bold font. The brighter and more personal you make it, the higher the likelihood it is for you to find it years later.
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A letter from you, family members or friends
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A letter to their future selves
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A questionnaire they filled out about themselves or about their year
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Drawings, artworks or crafts
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A meaningful toy (that they wouldn’t mind letting go of)
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Childhood trinkets
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Souvenirs from travels
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Graded schoolwork
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An SD card or USB stick with digital memories: pictures, music, important news/events/pop culture of the year, etc.
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The most important part about the contents of the time capsule is that your kids actually have a connection with the items you’re putting inside. It’s possible to get caught up in the project and make the memory box more of your own and what you want to remember of your kids. However, those memories may not produce the same visceral reaction in your kids as it does to you. The intended purpose is for your children to come back from their college graduation, marriage or even having kids of their own and feeling that intrinsic, instant connection with the items inside.
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Attic, basement, closet, any hidden part of your home
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Backyard
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While burying the time capsules outdoors provides a higher sense of mystery, it can prove problematic with animals digging it up or simply forgetting the exact spot you buried it. If you decide to go with the outdoor route, make sure you apply clear markers around the area with items like heavy rocks or ribbons on trees. If you choose to hide the time capsules in the safety of your own home, the only advice is to hide it well – where your kids cannot reach.
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In an age where most of your memories can be stored digitally, creating a time capsule of real, tangible keepsakes for your child can be the most sentimental gift of all. What would your child choose to preserve for the future?
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-65231214793844019162014-04-09T08:19:00.000-07:002014-04-09T08:19:48.639-07:005 Fun Spring Craft Ideas for KidsBy now, the sun should gradually be peeking through your blinds earlier and earlier. Birds should be waking you with their morning song. Depending on the climate, maybe you’ll even have the buzz of lawnmowers adding to that tune. These are all emerging signs of a new spring season, and they are also signs that your kids will become increasingly restless to exert their cooped up energy from the winter. In order to help you convert that energy into positive action, we’ve compiled a list of five exciting crafts, recipes, and activities for your kids’ enjoyment.<br />
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Birdfeeders</h2>
The warm weather attracts all types of living things to come out of their nooks and burrows; you’ll typically notice that in the number and variety of birds fluttering around regardless of where you live. Encourage your children to watch these beautiful creatures in close proximity by making do-it-yourself birdfeeders. The list of materials needed for the project is short, and making them is safe and easy enough that the children will hardly need any parental supervision. They’ll love it as if they were feeding the birds by hand! (<a href="http://www.thehappierhomemaker.com/2013/03/kids-crafts-make-your-own-birdfeeders.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)<br />
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Pretzel Nests</h2>
For once, you can tell your children that it’s perfectly fine to play with their food. With pretzels, peanut butter, honey and powdered sugar combined, you’re looking at a relatively healthy snack for your kids. But the real benefit is in the joy you’ll see on their faces as they each create their own nesting masterpiece. Grab a variety of Easter candy – like colorful peeps and chocolate eggs - at the grocery store, so the kids can customize the nests to their own liking. (<a href="http://artfulparent.com/2013/03/pretzel-nests-creative-easter-snacks-for-kids.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)<br />
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Bubble Refill Station</h2>
In most cases, you will find most of the ingredients required for this project all in the convenience of your own kitchen. We have to say that even adults appreciate the majesty of bubbles; imagine how these effervescent spheres look to your children! By filling a large container with a homemade bubble mix, you have easily whipped up a fast and easy outdoor activity to entertain them for hours. (<a href="http://www.meaningfulmama.com/2012/07/day-190-bubble-refill-station.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)<br />
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Pastel Deviled Eggs</h2>
This project is a wonderful play on dyed eggs for Easter. But the reason why we love this better is because it’s a delightfully presented snack that’s already ready-to-eat! The instructions are almost exactly similar to dying shelled eggs; simply dye the yolk-removed egg whites instead. It will be sure to provide a fun and visually appealing experience from the making to the devouring! (<a href="http://realmomkitchen.com/10823/easter-deviled-eggs/" target="_blank">Source</a>)<br />
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Egg Carton Nature Hunt</h2>
With this activity, you can give that empty egg carton from the previous project a purpose of its own. Just cut the carton in half, and let your children explore and gather some environmental tokens from their outdoor adventure. We love this activity, because it focuses attention away from technological devices to learn and experience what nature has to offer. (<a href="http://beafunmum.com/2014/03/egg-carton-nature-hunt/" target="_blank">Source</a>)<br />
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If you have any other great spring crafts for kids, share your brilliant ideas in the comments below! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-24969864437757196692014-03-18T10:56:00.001-07:002014-03-18T10:57:19.640-07:00How to Plan the Best Easter Party for KidsEaster is a great day to host a party for kids. The weather is warming up and you can have an Easter egg hunt, play games, do crafts and share some great food. The following tips will help you plan the best Easter Party your child has ever seen.<br />
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Easter Decorating</h2>
You want your house to look festive for your Easter party. Hang cutouts of colorful Easter eggs, bunnies and decorative crosses around your house. Gather some small tree branches and place them in a vase. Hang multi-colored eggs from the branches. Make it festive by spray painting the branches silver or gold. Set out some vases filled with colorful spring flowers as a reminder of renewal and rebirth. <br />
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You should plan on having an Easter Basket for each child. Line them up on the table or a buffet and they can be part of your decorations. Personalize the baskets for each child. Put their name on their baskets with stick on letters or a name tag. Items to include in their baskets include small toys or candy. Help educate your family of Jesus’s love by adding in personalized gifts. Giving Christian items such as <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/customized_religous_crosses_s/25.htm" target="_blank">personalized crosses</a> or <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/customized_prayer_plates_for_children_s/23.htm" target="_blank">prayer plates</a> are very appropriate for an Easter basket.<br />
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Easter Party Games</h2>
The most popular game is an Easter egg hunt. Depending on the weather, you can hide plastic Easter eggs inside or outside. The following are some interesting variations on the traditional Easter egg hunt:<br />
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Another option is to have children decorate a wooden cross. Cover it with chicken wire, and then have everyone put flowers in the holes until it if full and blooming. You can also decorate small hand held ones with whatever art supplies – glitter, sequins, feathers, old magazines, crate paper, buttons; really anything you have around the house can work. <br />
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Easter Party Menu</h2>
While a traditional Easter meal may consist of lamb and asparagus, kids may prefer a simpler menu. An egg and cheese bake can be prepared ahead of time and simply reheated for the party. French toast is popular with kids. To make it special, cut out the bread first with a bunny cookie cutter. Cinnamon rolls or hot-cross buns will go with any Easter party menu. For desert, you can serve Easter cut-out cookies or a decorated Easter cake.<br />
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Easter will be here before you know it. Start planning your party now and you will have the best Easter party ever. Let us know if you have any additional tips to add to our party planning! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-63629251172762746432014-02-19T11:00:00.000-08:002014-02-19T11:00:02.554-08:007 Lessons from Winters Olympics for KidsWhile watching the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia with your family, don’t miss out on the opportunity to teach them some valuable life lessons. From the opening ceremony to the closing of the Olympics, there are many teachable moments on topics ranging from sportsmanship to world geography to health and nutrition.<br />
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Lesson #1: Sportsmanship</h2>
Sportsmanship, both bad and good, is on display in every event in the Olympics. Have your child watch for examples of good and bad sportsmanship. Do the athletes accept their victories with grace? Are they able to handle defeat with grace as well? Do they support their fellow teammates in victory and defeat? Are they able to show respect to their coaches? Ask your child how they can exhibit good sportsmanship in their everyday lives.<br />
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Lesson #2: Competition</h2>
The athletes at the Olympic Games are the best of the best. Talk to your children about the commitment necessary to compete at this level. Do internet research together to see how many hours of practice a week it takes to have a chance to make the Olympic teams. Teach your family it is important to strive to be the best but in the end, participation counts more than anything. <br />
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Lesson #3: Exercise and Nutrition</h2>
Olympic athletes must usually follow a very specific diet. They have to choose the correct balance of nutrients to help repair their muscles and fuel their body for competition. Discuss with your child the importance of following a healthy balanced diet. Encourage them to eat their vegetables and fruits by using their favorite Olympian as an example.Exercise also plays a major part in an Olympian’s life.<br />
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In addition to spending many hours a week training specifically for their sport, they also spend many hours cross training. They need to develop skill specific to their sport as well as condition their body. The Olympics expose your child to lots of different sports activities. After they are done watching the Olympics, encourage your child to get out and get some exercise.<br />
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Lesson #4: World Geography</h2>
During the games, keep a world map or your tablet or laptop handy. Then your family can research all the different countries that attend the Olympics. Take a look back at the opening ceremonies or upcoming closing ones, pay attention to the different country flags and the athlete’s choice of clothing. You can also use your laptop or tablet to research the cultures and foods of different countries.<br />
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Lesson #5: Don’t Give Up</h2>
During the actual competition, the athletes might fall down on ice or snow but are quick to get up and continue with their performance. Point out how these athletes don’t give up just because they fell. Instead they get up quickly and move right back into their routine. <br />
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Lesson #6: Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Help</h2>
No Olympic athlete has ever gotten to the Olympics by themselves. They all need some type of help and support. They may get help from their coaches and team mates. They may even get help and support from some of their competitors. The athletes have to know their strengths and weaknesses and be able to ask for help in overcoming their weaknesses.<br />
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Lesson #7: Strive to be Your Best</h2>
Emphasize the importance of always striving to be the best you can be. While most of us will never be Olympic athletes, it is still important to put in the time and effort to do things well. Whether you are discussing sports, hobbies or schoolwork, practice and dedication will help your child reach their full potential.<br />
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The Olympic Games showcase the best athletes in the world. Athletes from countries from around the world come together for a world class competition. There are many life lessons you and your child can learn while watching the Olympics. <br />
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Tell us your favorite life lesson from the Olympics.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-47453193233602800452014-02-04T08:22:00.000-08:002014-02-18T16:37:49.910-08:005 Best Valentine’s Day Craft Ideas for the KidsValentine ’s Day is just around the corner. We have compiled a list from some of our favorite bloggers for cute craft projects to get you inspired and spend a lot of quality time with your kids and family.<br />
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<li><b>I love You Message using hand and foot print:</b> Who doesn’t love a hand written love message. Make one with your kid’s heart and foot and send it to their grandparents. We are sure they will pin it on their fridge. (<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247557310741429341/" target="_blank">Source</a>)</li>
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<li><b>Heart Bookmark</b>: A quick and easy way DIY bookmarks with paint sample cards. They will be perfect for your child’s books too. (<a href="http://bookriot.com/2013/01/31/get-your-craft-on-valentines-day-gifts-to-make-with-books/" target="_blank">Source</a>)</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-31681558697317454582013-12-13T11:43:00.002-08:002013-12-13T12:17:21.333-08:005 New Christmas Traditions For The FamilyEveryone's heard, “it’s better to give than to receive,” but explaining to a child exactly why this is true can be difficult. For those of us who have found the commercialism that seems to have taken over much of the Christmas spirit troubling, starting some new family Christmas traditions can go a long way toward not only providing an explanation but also a demonstration of why giving is better than getting, especially when that giving is from the heart.<br />
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New Tradition #1: Christmas Tree for Another Family</h2>
The tried and true tradition of picking out, taking home and decorating the Christmas tree can be made even more fun this year by each family member designing a personalized ornament for another member. For an added touch, how about providing a small tree with some lights and ornaments for a family who otherwise might not be able to afford one or for a widow who may be spending Christmas alone? This can be augmented with a goodie box with some seasonal treats or taste temptations, but mostly it’s the giving to those less fortunate that’s the idea.<br />
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New Tradition #2: Christmas Concert as A Family</h2>
As the countdown to Christmas Day proceeds there are some things that you can do to heighten the excitement of the advent season and spread the cheer throughout the weeks leading up to the big day. Get the family together for a Christmas Concert staged by a local performing arts or college group. Another worthwhile Christmas tradition can be established by putting together your own singing group, learning some of the more popular Christmas Carols and walking through your neighborhood to view the different Christmas Light decorations on display while providing a bit of entertainment to your neighbors at the same time.<br />
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New Tradition #3: Treasure Hunt for Christmas Gifts</h2>
While gift giving will always be an important part of the Christmas celebration, there are some unique ways to spice up this activity to make it more enjoyable and to extend it out just a bit longer. One method to accomplishing this is to have a treasure hunt to uncover the location of one gift for each family member. This could incorporate the use a map, written clues or 20 questions. Other fun ideas include elaborately designed gift presentations or a contest to see who can come up with the most deceptively wrapped present.<br />
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New Tradition #4: Show Appreciation</h2>
Christmas traditions are what we make them and those that become traditions are the ones that are meaningful or enjoyable enough to want to do again next year. Taking some cookies to your local fire department to give to the firefighters working the holiday shift is a nice touch and a great way to let them know you appreciate all they do for us in the normal fulfillment of their duties. Pick a name from one of the local “angel” trees and give a nice gift to an underprivileged child in your area. <br />
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(Not So) New Tradition #5: Spend Quality Time with Family</h2>
When Christmas Day arrives, you already know the kids are going to awaken at the crack of dawn to check their stockings and see what Santa’s left during his nightly rounds. Maybe a worthwhile and meaningful tradition to establish this year is to wake everyone up even earlier, get together with your coffee or hot chocolate and watch the sunrise together. Take pictures, spend some quality time together expressing what the day means to each family member and write these down in a journal to be saved and then revisited in succeeding years. This is the season of love. Create it, share it and express it to those who are important to you<br />
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We would love to hear from you. Share with us your favorite Christmas Tradition in the comments below and remember the “Reason for the Season”. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-9205997452112340632013-11-11T09:17:00.001-08:002013-11-20T09:34:29.354-08:00Unique Christmas Gift Giving GuideThe holidays are coming up quick! Do you have some hard-to-buy for people on your list this year? Here at Tiny Keepsakes we wanted to pass along some non-traditional gift ideas to help get you started on your Christmas list.<br />
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Middle School Girls:</h2>
Middle school can be a tough time and middle school girls can be hard to please! One thing for sure is that they like to be noticed and want everything decorated. We think a <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/51.htm" target="_blank">cute name clipboard</a> with sassy sunglasses would do just the trick. They are great for crafts, writing notes or dear diary entries. Beware – clipboards might also be enlisted as a check-list to boss younger siblings around!<br />
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Neighbors and Teachers</h2>
If you are lucky enough to be friends with your neighbors figuring out a holiday gift other than food can be tricky sometimes. How about a <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/80.htm" target="_blank">Christmas ornament</a> with their last name? These do not just have to go on the Christmas tree, we like them hung by the door as well. Same can said for your child’s beloved teacher, a personalized ornament can act as a name plaque for their classroom. Just add the teachers name with iconic decorative apple and done!<br />
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Do you have a senior in high school or a freshman in college this year? For those in transitional stages we like the idea of giving gals something to decorate their dorm rooms with and help them remember home. A <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/25.htm">personalized cross</a> is a great way to achieve both. Keep it classy and age appropriate by just using their initials or monogram.<br />
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What grandparent doesn’t adore showing off their grandkids? A <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/83.htm">customized photo frame</a> with their “grandparent name” – Nanny, Gram, Pops, Grandpappy – whatever it may be, will sure to please. Adding picture of your child and them together will certainly bring smiles on Christmas morning.<br />
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For your friend who is always “The hostess with the mostest” a holiday plate is perfect. <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/christmas_santa_plates_s/74.htm">Holiday plates</a> are not just for leaving out cookies for Santa, but can help anyone keep the holiday spirit alive. Just remember no complaining when your pants are a little tight from all the extra goodies she cooks!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-81158506156244884892013-10-16T11:00:00.000-07:002013-10-16T11:00:04.923-07:00Tips for Hosting the Best Kid’s Halloween PartiesHalloween is the kick-off to the holiday season and what is not to love? Parties with costumes, candy and games – all things children and adults alike can appreciate. While trick-or-treating around the neighborhood is still popular, many parents prefer organizing an event at home. A children’s party is perfect to keep children safe and enjoy the festivities. Here are some quick tips for a killer Halloween party!<br />
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Fall Festival? Fright Night? Pumpkin Picnic? Like any other event, choosing a theme is the best way to get started with planning a successful Halloween party, that way everything is cohesive and you can plan around one idea. The choice of themes can depend on several factors such as the age of partygoers and available space.<br />
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Once you decide on a theme, activities can be amended to match and keep everyone entertained. It is important to remember your age group you are entertaining and offer a couple of different options. For example, these can be changed depending on the theme:<br />
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No party is complete without snacks and treats. Keep in mind with little ghouls and goblins running around what will spill, stick, fall apart is usually not the best idea. Pre-filling food into smaller containers makes for easy distribution, such as a medical glove filled with wrapped candy or disposable cups that have veggie dip and carrots already filled. Don’t forget to include your beverages in on the fun! Fill ice cube trays with Halloween knick-knacks and freeze for a fun effect, each person will have a treat once it is melted.<br />
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Let us know your favorite Halloween ideas and how you are celebrating this year in the comments below! <br />
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can appreciate every memory of their precious little ones. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-85874423599170203102013-09-16T11:06:00.002-07:002013-09-16T11:07:37.491-07:007 Tips for Organizing Your Children's RoomKeeping your child’s room clean can be a constant struggle. The battle between parents and children on the tidiness of their rooms is one as old as rooms themselves. We understand this constant struggle and thus wanted to share some our ideas and tools that you could use to help your children keep their rooms nice and tidy. Follow these seven great tips for organizing your children’s room.<br />
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Instead of organizing everything in your child’s room yourselves, you should work with your kids to organize the room and keep it clean. When you approach the process together, it will help your children to see the importance of keeping their room tidy. This approach allows you to become closer with your children as you spend time together and it will go a long way towards them keeping their rooms clean in the future.<br />
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Kids start to mess their rooms up as soon as they enter them. This starts when they take off their coats and jackets, flinging them on the bed or on the floor. A great way to end this is to install a <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/1.htm" target="_blank">coat rack</a> in your child’s room. Make it a fun coat rack with their name in bright colorful letters on it.<br />
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Most kid’s room have shelves that are usually hard to reach for young children. They tend to use this as an excuse for not putting their stuff in the specified place. If you give them a wooden step stool, they can reach the high places themselves and feel empowered. It also helps keep the rooms tidy and free of clutter. If you like to match the step stools to the room’s decor and give your kids more reason to use it, try buying a <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/customized_storage_step_stools_s/35.htm" target="_blank">personalized step stool with storage</a> where they can hide their treasures.<br />
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No child’s room is complete without a toy box. Pick out a big toy box for your child that can hold all of their toys and will discourage them to come up with an excuse for not keeping their toys in a single place. By getting a toy box with the child’s name painted on it, you make them take ownership of it. So the next time, your kid’s friend’s visit, they will proudly show off their <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/45.htm" target="_blank">personalized toy box</a> filled with their toys.<br />
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6. Chore Charts</h2>
A great way to get your children to keep their room clean as well as performing their other chores is by getting fun and <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/88.htm" target="_blank">colorful chore chart</a>. You can write up all their daily and weekly chores on the chart, and then they will make a mark when they complete the chore. A chore chart is a great way to motivate kids to keep their rooms clean. You just have to make sure that the cleaning of their rooms is a daily chore on the chart.<br />
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7. Removing Clutter</h2>
Kids are constantly getting new toys from their relatives and friends of the family. If you don't periodically take out some of the old ones, their rooms will soon become overrun with toys. Make sure to go through children's toys every few months to weed out the toys they no longer play with. <br />
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Here are our tips on how to organize your kid’s room. We would love to hear what has worked for you. Let us know below in the comment section. <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-56704591687830177062013-08-27T08:19:00.003-07:002013-08-27T08:24:30.958-07:00Fun Back to School Trivia for Parents & Kids Summer vacations are almost over and it is time for the kids to go back to school. As parents, you must be writing checklists and running around the stores to buy back to school supplies, clothes and electronics. So we thought it would be fun to help you take a break with some back to school trivia. You can use these questions as back to school countdown and answer a question a day or go for it all at once. Let the fun begin! <br />
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1. How long of a line can an average pencil draw?<br />
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<li>30 miles </li>
<li>40 miles</li>
<li>35 miles </li>
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2. What is the average amount spent on back to school supplies? (Source: <a href="http://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name=News&op=viewlive&sp_id=1626" target="_blank">NRF</a>)<br />
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<li>$75.21</li>
<li>$111.87</li>
<li>$90.49 </li>
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3. True or False? <br />
The apple is the symbol of education because Adam and Eve ate an apple from the forbidden tree of knowledge.<br />
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4. What is the most frequently used letter and least frequently used letter in English?<br />
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<li>A, Q</li>
<li>E, Z</li>
<li>I, X</li>
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5. What was the first cartoon character to be featured on a lunch box?<br />
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<li>Bugs Bunny</li>
<li>Snow White</li>
<li>Mickey Mouse</li>
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6. How much did the first Crayola box crayons cost in 1903?<br />
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<li>5 cents </li>
<li>10 cents </li>
<li>25 cents</li>
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7. Where did the term backpack originate?<br />
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<li>United Kingdom</li>
<li>France</li>
<li>United States </li>
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8. True or False? <br />
School buses are painted yellow so the black lettering can be seen at dawn and dusk.<br />
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9. When was the blackboard introduced in US?<br />
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<li>1801</li>
<li>1850</li>
<li>1901</li>
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10. Other than students, who else do you think uses clipboards a lot?<br />
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<li>Police Officers</li>
<li>Bank Clerks</li>
<li>Construction Managers</li>
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For your convenience, Tiny Keepsakes has some really great back to school supplies that your kids will love. Our selection of <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/50.htm" target="_blank">personalized lunchboxes</a> and <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/51.htm" target="_blank">name clipboards</a> are unique and would make your kids proud to own these and show it off to their friends.Visit <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/">www.tinykeepsakes.com</a> to learn more about us. <br />
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<b>And, here are the answers:</b><br />
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1. How long of a line can an average pencil draw?<br />
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35 miles <br />
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2. What is the average amount spent on back to school supplies?<br />
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$90.49 <br />
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3. True. The apple is the symbol of education because Adam and Eve ate an apple from the forbidden tree of knowledge.<br />
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4. What is the most frequently used letter and least frequently used letter in English?<br />
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E, Z<br />
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5. What was the first cartoon character to be featured on a lunch box?<br />
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Mickey Mouse<br />
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6. How much did the first Crayola box crayons cost in 1903?<br />
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5 cents <br />
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7. Where did the term backpack originate?<br />
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United States <br />
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8. True. School buses are painted yellow so the black lettering can be seen at dawn and dusk.<br />
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9. When was the blackboard introduced in US?<br />
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1801<br />
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10. Other than students, who else do you think uses clipboards a lot?<br />
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Police Officers<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-24275935816666545762013-07-17T13:31:00.001-07:002013-07-17T14:56:33.694-07:00Unique and Personalized Gifts for Baby Girls & BoysAre you looking for a perfect gift for your little baby, and realizing it is harder than you thought it would be? He or she is not old enough to play with many toys and there are only so many clothes that will fit in their dresser. What can you buy that is both useful and age-appropriate? Why not buy a keepsake that will be cherished for years to come? Just like photos, keepsakes can be a great way to relive happy family memories and will be cherished for generations.<br />
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<b>Kid’s Meal Plates:</b> Kids love to eat their favorite food but always struggle with eating their veggies. Help your child become more excited about each meal with <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/73.htm" style="color: #537aa1;" target="_blank">personalized meal plates</a>. Each plate comes with a vibrant, design such as butterflies, airplanes or cupcakes; additionally having your child’s name on it will add a special touch. Our plates are made of ceramic or melamine<span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span>, measure at about 8” or 10” and most are dishwasher safe. We also have <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/50.htm" style="color: #537aa1;" target="_blank">personalized kids lunch boxes</a> to make healthy eating enjoyable at school too. <br />
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<b>Christmas Ornaments:</b> While Christmas ornaments can't be played with, they are still a great gift for small children. When your son or daughter grows up and has children of their own, they can share the stories of where and when each ornament was received. Parents can choose from baby, sports, or holiday themes for their <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/80.htm" style="color: #537aa1;" target="_blank">monogrammed Christmas ornaments</a>. Photo ornaments serve dual purpose as a Christmas ornament and shows how much the child has grown each year.<br />
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<b>Kid's Step Stools:</b> <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/personalized_step_stools_for_kids_s/2.htm" style="color: #537aa1;" target="_blank">Personalized step stools</a> are wonderful for small children. Once kids learn to walk, they generally want to do everything for themselves. Step stools can foster this newly learned independence. With bright colors, their own names and personalized designs, girls or boys will love their step stool and will find more excuses to use it. A storage step stool can help teaching your children organization skills and a flip stool works great in a reading nook.
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<b>Interactive Growth Charts:</b> It always feels like that our kids grow up so fast. Keep track of your child’s growth (height and weight) by using a personalized growth chart with their name. You can mark milestones and exciting events such as when they lost a tooth. You can also add simple, happy notes such as “I love you” along with the measurement. When they are old enough, you could frame the <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/54.htm" style="color: #537aa1;" target="_blank">growth chart</a> as a new gift to them.
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Finding the right presents for your little girl or boy has never been easier. Combine fun and functionality into your gifts with a touch of personalization and your little ones will cherish them for years. We hope these ideas help you find the perfect gift for your child every time.<br />
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<i>Tiny Keepsakes proudly offers a wide selection of <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/" target="_blank">personalized keepsakes</a> for your child. We specialize in kid’s step stools that feature chalkboards, wooden letters, puzzles and more! We offer distinctive gifts for every stage of your child’s life, as well as gifts for parents so that they can appreciate every memory of their precious little ones.</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05648381894393436437noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2402156077730690055.post-30172349402025004822013-07-03T16:01:00.000-07:002013-07-03T16:01:43.443-07:00How to Make Reading Fun for KidsAs an adult with a love for reading, you know that there is nothing better than cozying up with a good book to read. And would it not be great to instill that same love for reading in your child too. To get children excited about reading, you have to make it a fun process with incentives for completing certain tasks. Here are some great tips to make reading fun for kids:<br />
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<li>Create a list of 5-10 books that you would like your child to read. Make a chart and mark their progress in reading. Seeing it visually helps them understand better. When they complete a task such as “finished 20 pages in a day” or “learned 2 new words with their meaning”, you could reward them with a gold star. Start with the <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/product_p/nnsb.htm" target="_blank">My Name is… book</a> where you can personalize the book’s dedication and story to make it special for your child. This nature story has bold visual imagery that allows your child’s name to pop off the page and takes them on a magical adventure. </li>
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<li>Teach them life lessons & values through their books. For example, you can teach them to love the plant and how little things could make a difference in saving the planet. Our <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/product_p/stp%20sb.htm" target="_blank">Save The Planet Name Storybook</a> offers several ideas like not letting the water run when brushing their teeth to remembering to turn off the light switch. </li>
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<li>We have seen that kids seem to enjoy stories that have an interesting leading character having a fun adventure. With that in mind who could be a better star of a story than your own child! With <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/52.htm" target="_blank">personalized storybooks</a>, you can educate and entertain while hopefully instilling a love of reading in your child. A great example would be the magical story of <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/product_p/u%20sb.htm" target="_blank">Unicorn Name Storybook</a>. It begins with your child awakening to find a magical unicorn named Misty. Misty befriends the child and takes him/her on a mystical journey filled with fun and beauty. What better adventure for a little girl or boy?</li>
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<li>Read-Along books are perfect for kids who are just getting started with their reading. These books are highly interactive and help them learn faster. They could also read it aloud and tell you the story instead of you telling them. Our favorite is the <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/product_p/hb%20sb.htm" target="_blank">Happy Birthday Storybook</a> which is a mixture of birthday party fun and the joy of cake baking. All about your little star, this personalized rhythmic book invites your child to read-along and learn in a simple language pattern. </li>
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<li>One of the main goals of inspiring the habit of reading is to help your child learn new things. And if you make that learning a fun experience, your kids will be hungry for more knowledge. A great way to incorporate that is with the <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/product_p/zsb.htm" target="_blank">Zoo Name Storybook</a> that will take your child on a majestic zoo adventure. The animals challenge the child to find his or her name camouflaged in each setting. Your child will marvel at the magic these mammals possess and engage in the interactive fun. </li>
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<li>Gift them a book as a reward for their chores or for good behavior. You can encourage them to share the story they read with rest of the family. Let them know that they will earn a new reward for their efforts (which could be a book again).</li>
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There you have it. With these tips, you can make reading much more interesting and engaging for your child. So next time on their birthday or Christmas, give them a storybook instead of toys or video games. Make it extra special by personalizing the book and making your child the star of the story. <br />
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<b>About Tiny Keepsakes:</b> <a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/" target="_blank">Tiny Keepsakes</a> proudly offers a wide selection of personalized keepsakes for your child. We specialize in kid’s step stools that feature chalkboards, wooden letters, puzzles and more! We offer distinctive gifts for every stage of your child’s life, as well as gifts for parents so that they can appreciate every memory of their precious little ones.<br />
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A step stool is an excellent tool for toddlers, allowing
them to explore a new exciting world from a different perspective! A customized
stepstool will not only be a useful tool for your child as a toddler, but will
provide a childhood keepsake that can be kept into adulthood and provide
memories. The need for a quality step stool goes far beyond the obvious.<br />
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First, we have the
intended use of a <span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/category_s/36.htm">step stool</a></span> – giving your precious little ones a boost! A few
extra inches of height allows them a degree of independence to brush their teeth
and pick items from shelves without putting them in danger. A quality step
stool can also be used as a seat for little ones, or as a table for snacks,
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A quality step stool can even be used as a learning tool! A step
stool featuring your child’s name and a chalkboard helps them to memorize,
spell and write their name. This gives your child a creative space to practice
writing their name or draw the new things they see in the world around them. It
is easily erasable and won’t leave you a mess to clean up. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A standard wooden step stool can also be
useful as a small desk for the smallest members of your family, giving them
their own space to draw with crayons, markers and colored pencils to help them explore
and learn colors. A <span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/Puzzle_Step_Stools_s/37.htm">step stool with wooden letters</a> </span>encourages learning by making
spelling practice fun and helps with letter recognition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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How to choose the
right step stool? Safety, design, functionality are all critical. Look for high
quality wood that will not splinter. No boo-boos here! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Choosing a high-quality step stool made of wood
not only lasts longer but also keeps your child safe. Cheaply made step stools
from low-grade plastic can break and will not last through the wear and tear of
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A <span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.tinykeepsakes.com/Kids_Step_Stools_s/2.htm">wooden step stool</a></span> can be repurposed as your child grows
older and taller. Many parents repurpose their child’s step stool into a
storage space, a shelf for their little one’s awards or small electronics. Some
children even keep their step stool and hand it down to their younger siblings
or even their own children as a tiny keepsake. With you, your child and a
little imagination, the possibilities are endless and will promote your child’s
creativity and independence as a toddler and be a prized childhood memory as
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proudly offers a wide selection of personalized step stools featuring
chalkboards, wooden letters, puzzles and more as well as personalized design
options to fit any room! We offer distinctive gifts for every stage of your
child’s life, as well as gifts for parents so that they can appreciate every
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