Sunday, October 31, 2010

Happy Halloween!


Here's hoping you all have a Happy Halloween! Stay safe and have some fun. 

Thank you for continuing to subscribe to 512 Kidz blog. I am on hiatus for the time being. I will continue to update and maintain 512 Kidz blog until I have more time for blogging at a later date. 

Mary S
512 Kidz blog

Saturday, September 4, 2010

August Monthly Wrap Up


Books I Read in August:

None =( 

But I did read Reader's Digest and Remedy Magazine!

Top Posts in August:





Recent Visitors

melissa

Just Lola

jinny

Sofia

Clueless_Mama

Jumping Jack

Books I Hope to Read in September

None yet =(

Posts Coming Up in September

Reviews: (and maybe a giveaway or two!)

Terro Mosquito Repellant

Tropical Traditions Gold Label Standard Virgin Coconut Oil

Star Wars Cookie Cutters

Clairvoyant Beauty

My Name is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? Story by Jennifer Fosberry Pictures by Mike Litwin

The Hip Klip

Tie Buddies

101 Things to do with Meatballs by Stephanie Ashcraft

Your Not the Boss of Me: Brat-Proofing Your 4- to 12-Year-Old Child by Betsy Brown Braun

Duncan Hines Triple Chocolate Decadent Cake Mix and Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes

The Ultimate Grilling Collection

Box Tops for Education Prize Pack

Thanks for reading and supporting 512 Kidz blog! Things have been crazy busy with my daughter starting school but I hope to get back in the swing of blogging soon!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Help Energizer in The Fight Against Breast Cancer


Help in the fight against breast cancer research.  Energizer is currently a sponsor of the 2010 Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, a series of 15 events across the nation where participants walk 60 miles over the course of three days.  As a way to celebrate this, Energizer is donating $1 to Susan G. Komen for a Cure for every new “like” on the Energizer Bunny Facebook page (up to $15,000).  That’s right.  All you have to do is “Like” the Energizer Bunny!

Here is a link to the Energizer Bunny Facebook page: www.energizer.com/energizerbunny

-Courtesy of Energizer

Brookstone Promo Code


Have you considered Brookstone when it comes to Gifts for Him? Brookstone has been generous enough to offer 512 Kidz blog readers a coupon code for $10 off an online purchase of $70 or more! Summers coming to an end, and you'll want to keep your patio furniture beautiful until next year with some Outdoor Furniture Covers. Dad's birthday coming up? Mine is! Brookstone is your one stop shop for Gifts for Dad.

Use coupon code 22SAVE at http://www.brookstone.com/ and get $10 off any online purchase of $70 or more!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Expert Tips: Choosing the Right Pet / Dog For Your Family - Camp Bow Wow CEO


Many families are looking to expand their brood turn to furry friends, which often become as much a member of the family as anyone else. So how do families decide if a pet is right for them, and if so, what type is best for your family?
 
Heidi Ganal, whose life, career, and passion revolves around pets, offers the below tips for selecting a canine companion or other pet for your family. As the CEO and Founder of Camp Bow Wow, Heidi has seen it all – and knows the ins and outs of choosing the perfect fit for you.
 
Outlined below are her tips.  Heidi is a mom-preneur, as a mother of two children, she created Camp Bow Wow after losing her husband in a tragic plane crash and has an amazing tragedy to triumph story, heading up a company that now has 200 franchises nationwide.

How Old Are the Members of My Family?
 
Ø  If the youngsters in your household are under seven years old, they are usually not developmentally suited for puppies 5 months old and under or toy-sized (under 15 pounds) dogs of any age. Puppies have ultra sharp "milk teeth" and toenails and often teethe on and scratch children, resulting in unintentional injury to the child. The puppy becomes something to be feared rather than loved.
Ø  Toy dogs are fine-boned, touch-sensitive creatures that do not weather rough or clumsy handling well. They break relatively easily and are quicker to bite than their larger boned, mellower relatives.
Ø  Unless your children are unusually sensitive, low-key, respectful individuals, a medium-to-large sized dog over 5 months old is usually the safer choice. Regardless of size, all interactions between small children and dogs should be monitored by a responsible adult. When there is no one to watch over them, they should be separated.
Ø  At the opposite end of the spectrum, are there frail elderly or physically challenged individuals in the household? If so, strong vigorous adolescent dogs are not a wise idea. No aging hips or wrists are safe from these yahoos. People who were one-breed fans throughout their lives may one day find that their favorite breed demands more than they can physically handle. The new dog must fit the current physical capabilities of his keepers with an eye toward what the next 10-15 years will bring.

Who Will Be the Dog's Primary Caretaker?
 
Ø  A decade or so back, this was an easy question to answer-- Mom. She stayed home and cooked, cleaned and raised the family dog. Most families these days do not have that option. All adults have to go to work and the kids head off to school. This leaves the family dog to be sandwiched in between lessons and sports and household chores and so on. One parent should be designated Primary Caretaker to make sure the dog does not get lost in the shuffle.
Ø  Some parents bow to the pressure their children put on them to get a dog. The kids promise with tears in their eyes that they will religiously take care of this soon-to-be best friend. The truth of the matter is, during the 10 - 15 year lifespan of the average dog, your children will be growing in and out of various life stages and the family dog's importance in their lives will wax and wain like the Moon. You cannot saddle a child with total responsibility for the family dog and threaten to get rid of it if the child is not providing that care. It is not fair to child or dog.
Ø  Choosing the family dog should include input from all family members with the cooler-headed, more experienced family members' opinions carrying a bit more weight. The family dog should not be a gift from one family member to all the others. The selection experience is one the entire family can share. Doing some research and polling each family member about what is important to them in a dog will help pin down what you will be looking for. Books like Daniel Tortora's THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU or The ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs can be tremendously helpful and can warn you away from unsuitable choices for your family's circumstances.

How Much Can I Spend?
 
Ø  The price to obtain a dog runs the gamut from free-to-a-good-home to several thousand dollars. It does not always hold true that you get what you pay for. The price you pay in a pet shop is usually 2 to 3 times higher than what you pay a reputable breeder for a puppy of similar (or usually better) quality.
Ø  Too many folks spend all their available cash on a pet shop purchase and then have no money left for initial veterinary care, a training crate or obedience classes--all necessary expenses. Remember, the purchase price of a dog is a very small part of what the dog will actually cost. Save money for food (especially if it is a large or giant breed), grooming (fancy coated breeds such as Poodles, Cockers, and Shih Tzus need to be clipped every 4 to 6 weeks), chew toys (the vigorous chewers like a Bull Terrier or Mastiff can work their way through a $8.00 rawhide bone in a single sitting), outerwear (short-coated breeds like Greyhounds, Chihuahuas, and Whippets must have sweaters and coats in the winter or in lavishly air conditioned interiors), and miscellaneous supplies (bowls, beds, brushes, shampoos, flea products, odor neutralizers for accidents, baby gates, leashes, collars, heartworm preventative etc.).
Ø  And then, there is the veterinary emergency! Very few dogs live their entire lives without at least one accident. Your puppy eats a battery or pair of pantihose, your fine-boned toy breaks a leg, your big boy has bad hips, your dog gets hit by a car or beaten/bitten by the neighborhood bully. These surprises can cost $500 or more. Unlike our children, most of our dogs are not covered by health insurance.
Ø  But "How much can I spend?" is not only a question of money. How much time and energy can you spend on a new dog? Various breeds and ages of dog make different demands on our precious spare time. In general, the Sporting, Hounds, Herding, and Terrier breeds will demand more time in training and daily exercise than will the Guardian or Companion breeds. A puppy or adolescent will need more exercise, training, and supervision than will an adult dog. And the first year with any new dog regardless of age or breed type will put more demands on the owner than any other time, for this is when you are setting up house rules and routines which will last for the lifetime of your dog.
Ø  America has become a nation of disposable pet owners. Doesn't your family dog deserve better? Choose wisely, for when the bond breaks, everybody concerned suffers. Make selecting your new family dog a life-affirming act.

-Courtesy of Heidi Ganal, Camp Bow Wow

Monday, August 2, 2010

July Monthly Wrap Up


Books I Read in July:

Twilight: Director's Notebook by Catherine Hardwicke

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse The Illustrated Movie Companion by Mark Cotta Vaz

Doing a little better with my reading! ;)

Top Posts in July:




Recent Visitors

B

Margarita Bloom

Until Tomorrow, Jennifer

Camryn

Ewa

Josh

Books I Hope to Read in August

The Southern Vampire Mysteries/Sookie Stackhouse Novels/True Blood Books 2-8 by Charlaine Harris

Posts Coming Up in August:

Emptying the Nest: Launching Your Young Adult Toward Success and Self-Reliance by Brad E. Sachs, Ph.D. Book Review

Kymaro Cami Review

Kymaro Fix My Roots! Review

Kymaro Bust Up Cups Review

Kymaro Backless Bra Review

and possibly a giveaway or two!
Thanks for reading and supporting 512 Kidz blog! My kiddo starts school later this month and I hope to get a jump on posting so hang on... ;)

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Bloggers and Giveaway Enthusiasts: Check Out Giveaway Scout!


Bloggers and Giveaway Enthusiasts: I found a great new site for bloggers to advertise their giveaways on! The site is called Giveaway Scout. You can visit the site and find tons of great giveaways from around the web. You can also register your blog to the site at this link! When you register your blog, Giveaway Scout automatically picks up and lists your giveaways. Check it out!

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