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Monthly Archives: May 2007
One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets
One little, two little, three little Indians… and the song continues to ten. That was one of my favorite songs when I was little. The main reason why is because I grew up in Seminole County Florida so I thought that meant that there were Indians (native americans) living in the "forest" behind our house!
I received a set of One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets for review from Little Boy Blue Boutique and can’t begin to tell you how much fun we’ve had with them! With a seven year old and an almost one year old in the house, these puppets have been played with in a variety of very creative ways. Most importantly, the One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets are a really fun way to teach Madelyn her numbers. Sebastian (7) puts the puppets on his hands and makes them peep around the door and Madelyn thinks it’s the funniest thing ever! Because the One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets are very gender neutral looking, he even gets his friends in on the fun. Can you picture several seven and eight year olds with little Indian puppets on their hands… the things they do!
Each One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets is 8 x 10 inches and fits adult and children’s
hands. I am very impressed with the quality, detail, and durability of the Indian puppets. With so many kids playing with them, you would think that they would show signs of wear by now, but they are holding up just fine. They are tough little Indians!
I am always looking for creative ways to teach the kids and these are one way to add a little fun to your learning time with your toddler every day. What’s even more fun than watching Madelyn smile at the One Little Two Little Indians (Native American) Puppets and get acquainted with the numbers 1-10 is to see what she does when the puppets are on her little hands!
Where to buy: Little Boy Blue Boutique
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The Stress Eraser
You’re stress free? You must not be a parent… or a human for that matter.
Any parent who can tell me that you don’t get stressed (signs of stress: fast heart rate, can’t rest, lock yourself in the bathroom for an hour, have a glass of wine at 11a.m., etc), please email me with your coping methods so I can try them and share them with The Mommy Insider readers. Until then, I want to tell you about one of the most wonderful products I’ve had the opportunity to test recently.
The StressEraser by Helicor is a portable iPod-sized biofeedback device that trains you to optimize your Heart Rate Variability (HRV),a measure of your body’s relaxation level and emotional well-being. The StressEraser is not just a gadget. It will change your life if you use it correctly and consistently. Oh.. and I think all newborns should come with one!
During the two months that I tested the StressEraser, I started with about 15 points during a session which is not so good. What was really bad for me was that I was unable to sit still for the ten to fifteen minutes that you should, to give the StressEraser time to work with you.During the first week of testing, when reading a book, I would get about 25 points. By the end of the two months I was up to about 75 points when reading a book which is an awesome change in my ability to relax.
How does the StressEraser work? You place your pointer finger in the pulse sensor, synchronize your breathing to the screen’s Breathwave, and wahlah.. in a few minutes you will feel relaxed. It’s that easy. The StressEraser gives you a 0-3 point relaxation score for each out breath which is ultimately what the StressEraser is training you to work on.. your breathing. It is recommended that you reach 50-100 points every night or during a session in order to reach a long lasting effect. I felt good for several hours, when I reached 60 points in one session. The StressEraser stores your session scores over days or months so you can see how you track which of your relaxation techniques work best for you and to view your progression. The StressEraser helps you figure out your optimum breathing rate so it is personalized for you and you won’t want to share one unit with your spouse or partner!
If you have been reading my posts for the last year, you know that I am easily stressed and have anxiety issues. The StressEraser has been a great tool for me. I use it in the car when I am the passenger (I hate being the passenger), I use it when I’ve had a tough work day, and at the end of the day when I have a hard time winding down. My experiences with the StressEraser over the last few months has made me feel more confident that I can handle stressful situations with ease, as well as calm down from a hectic day a lot quicker than before I used the StressEraser.
It is habit now for me to use the StressEraser for about 15 minutes before I go to bed which has made a tremendous difference in my quality of sleep.
Why would ANY parent not want to TRY the StressEraser? The StressEraser is available for $299, with a 30-night risk-free
trial, from the StressEraser web site at http://stresseraser.com.
Excerpt from Helicor: Helicor’s StressEraser is an award-winning, portable medical device that relaxes the body and calms the mind in 15 minutes. The StressEraser can be used to quiet the mind before sleeping, rapidly relieve intense stress, and even to stay calm during highly stressful situations. The StressEraser is classified by the FDA as a Class II 510(k) exempt medical device.
Where to buy: Stress Eraser
Stubby Pencil Studio – Color n’ Kids cards
I love the look of a child’s handmade card… but as all parents know, that’s just not reality. Asking Sebastian to make a birthday card for his friend Hunter’s birthday was like asking him to unplub the ever- beloved telvision (torture, in other words).
With the help of Stubby Pencil Studio’s cards, I am finally able to compro
mise with Sebastian when it comes to greeting cards. I pull out one of Sebastian’s Stubby Pencil Studio’s Color n’ Kids cards and feel confident that he will have an awesome card ready in just a matter of minutes.
Stubby Pencil Studio’s Color n’ Kids cards are designed with kids in mind. The simple illustrations are perfect for little hands to color. The cards are blank on the inside so Sebastian writes his own crazy thoughts such as "happy birthday, glad you’re not sick today"… I don’t know where these ideas come from.
Color n’ Kids cards are not only more creative and fun than a grocery store greeting card but are also less pricey. A set of six cards costs less than the price of two greeting cards bought at the store which can cost up to $3.50 each.
Don’t worry, you will find cards to fit your child’s personality. One of Sebastian’s favorite sets is the "Six in Space" set which comes with an "alien" card, a "rocket" card, a "star" card, and three other space related designs.
Where to buy: Stubby Pencil Studio