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The Maddie James Foundation is proud to announce the second annual A Mile for Maddie fundraising walk on Saturday, May 19, 2012. The 2012 Celebrity Chair for the event is marine life artist and conservationist Wyland, who will host an exclusive dinner on June 7, 2012 for the top fundraisers from the walk. All net proceeds from the fundraising walk will benefit The Maddie James Seaside Learning Center at Dana Point’s Ocean Institute.
For every $500 raised, individuals will receive one ticket to an exclusive dinner with Wyland on June 7th. The dinner will be held at the Ocean institute and catered by award-winning, Orange County-based Zov’s Bistro and Peligroso Tequila. Walkers who continue to raise more than $500 in pledges will earn multiple tickets. The individual who raises the most funds will receive special recognition on June 7th, and will become the owner of a one-of-a-kind artwork that Wyland will paint that evening. Additional prizes for top fundraising teams can be found on A Mile for Maddie web site, www.amileformaddie.com/fundraising_incentives.php
All registered walkers will receive a commemorative t-shirt featuring a Wyland drawing as well as a medal for participating in the event. The walk will end with an open house at the Ocean Institute.
What: A Mile for Maddie, a 1.2-mile family-friendly fundraising walk around the coastal bluffs of Dana Point.
When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Starting line is at Strand Vista Park (at the end of Selva Road) in Dana Point
Registration:
$25 for adults; $15 for children until April 1
$30 for adults; $20 for children from April 2-May 16
visit: www.amileformaddie.com/ to register
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The New York Children’s Theater Festival has announced the accepted participants for its inaugural season, chosen by a judging panel of over 30 industry professionals including Kevin (“Elmo”) Clash, Cheryl Henson (President, The Henson Foundation), John Tartaglia (Emmy, Tony, and Drama Desk Award nominated actor, producer, puppeteer), Thomas Schumacher (President, Disney Theatrical Productions), and Michael Jung, (Vice President, Theatrical Development, Walt Disney Imagineering).
The selected productions include the musical Go Green! Prince Charming’s Quest for Love and Ecology in NYC; the musical Scheme of the Superbullies; and a new version of The Velveteen Rabbit featuring live actors and puppets. The festival will premiere April 20 and run through May 5 at The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater (10 West 64th Street at Central Park West). Tickets go on sale tomorrow, March 1, 2012, and are $18 ($15 YMCA members) available through Ovationtix, (866) 811-4111 or at www.newyorkchildrenstheaterfestival.org/tickets.html.
In making the announcement, The New York Children’s Theater Festival co-founder Michael Shawn Lewis said, “The Festival was established to provide a birthplace in New York City for live children’s entertainment and serve as a developmental platform for those passionate about creating innovative theatre experiences for children. These productions will colorfully add to the spectrum of theater offerings for children and meet our goal to help foster theater audiences. We are grateful that these pieces entered the competition, and cannot wait to showcase them.”
Go Green! Prince Charming’s Quest for Love and Ecology in NYC
Friday April 20 at 5:30 PM; Saturday April 21 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Music by Mary Feinsinger (www.maryfeinsinger.com) / Book and Lyrics by Joan Ross Sorkin (www.joanrosssorkin.com)
Go Green! is a musical fairy tale about a modern-day Prince Charming who must choose between his passion for saving the earth or completing his quest to preserve true love forevermore. Festival co-founder Chelsey Shannon says, “Go Green! is an up-beat original story with unexpected twists and turns, making it exciting and fun for kids to follow. It has catchy music which totally hooked me and combines classic fairy tales with the idea of being green. Kids will be thrilled to see what Prince Charming would rather be doing with his free time.”
Scheme of the Superbullies
Friday April 27 at 5:30 PM; Saturday April 28 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Book, Music and Lyrics by Ross Wade
When mad scientist Countess von Cooties forms the League of Super Bullies, fiercely independent superhero Princess Dodgeball must learn to accept help from her friends (and the audience) to save her school, in this original musical. Lewis says, “Scheme of the Superbullies has colorful characters and a totally energetic story that caught my eye right off the bat. The show has very relevant themes that are important to address, and the songs are truly hilarious!”
The Velveteen Rabbit
Friday May 4 at 5:30 PM; Saturday May 5 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Adapted by Andrew M. Frodahl, based on Margery Williams’ classic story
The classic story comes to life in this new version featuring live actors and puppets. A journey through time, this enchanting production focuses on the power of love and friendship. Festival co-founder Renee Barnett says, “This is a wonderful approach to a heartfelt classic; a beautifully touching adaptation that children and adults will relate to.”
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Pretend City wants parents to know that healthy development is more than just luck. Taking a proactive approach to your child’s development can help set them up for success! Developmental checkups are head-to-toe assessments that ensure a child’s growth and development is progressing on track. A startling number of children in OC do not receive routine developmental checkups, as it is not part of a standard well-child visit.
Families are invited to bring their children to Good To Go From Head To Toe’s 3rd Annual Family Fun and Wellness Fair Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 9am-2pm at Pretend City Children’s Museum. The event features free developmental screenings, free child ID cards, community and health-related activities, nutritious eating options, live music and many other opportunities for family fun. Screenings are for children ages 0-5 and include hearing, speech and language, behavior, BMI, fine and gross motor, and dental. If a child visits three of the checkup stations, they will receive free admission, an $11 value, to Pretend City, good for one year from the date of the event.
Pretend City believes that fun-filled events like the Family Fun and Wellness Fair can ease parental concerns about their children’s health through education and a caring environment. This year the fair falls on St. Patrick’s Day so children can also partake in fun Irish-themed activities including: Live Music and Performances by the Claddagh Irish Dance Company and the Amazing Kazoom Band, as well as face painting, prize giveaways and more!
A variety of health-related vendors including: Speech Pathology Associates, Dr. Selena Emond, Head To Toe Therapy, Racing Ahead, Providence Speech & Hearing, South OC Pediatric Dentistry, Zachary Orthodontics, Orange County Health Care Agency, Help Me Grow Orange County and Irvine Unified & Laguna Beach Unified School Readiness Nurses.
There will also be healthy foods available from Jamba Juice, Seabirds food truck and Lulu’s Café. The event is sponsored by OC Family, Playlist 92.7 and California Pizza Kitchen.
Pretend City is located at 29 Hubble in Irvine. Parking is available on the street and in designated neighborhood parking lots.
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On Sunday, March 18, 2012, Jelly Belly will sponsor the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Dylan’s Candy Bar (1011 Third Avenue, NYC), giving children of all ages the chance to explore the world’s largest candy store in search of hidden eggs and surprises. Parents and children will enjoy a continental breakfast; participate in games and activities, such as Jelly Belly BeanBoozled Spin Wheel; have their photos taken with Dylan’s Chocolate the Bunny; and experience the thrill of a walk-about with Mr. Jelly Belly himself. Children will depart with fun prizes and a gift bag containing fabulous Jelly Belly licensed product and candy.
Tickets for the event will be available through Gilt City [GiltCity.com], starting on February 29th. Tickets will be available in 3 tiers:
· 9:00 am -10:00 am for ages 2-4
· 9:45 am -10:45 am for ages 2-4
· 10:30 am -11:30 am for ages 5-8
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In honor of Paper Mate’s newest addition, InkJoy, pen theft victims are encouraged to create “Wanted” posters of your suspected pen thieves. Head over to Paper Mate Facebook Page and click on the World’s Most Stolen Pen link to create your “Wanted” Poster. InkJoy is the world’s most stolen pen.
Ever wanted to call out your pen stealer? Share your poster across your social networks or print it off and hang it up on the office door so everyone knows to keep their pens close, and the pen stealer closer. Everyone that makes a “Wanted Poster” has the chance to WIN 1 of 100′s of Paper Mate InkJoy pens, coupons or even a grand prize of $2,500!
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Singer, songwriter and new mom, Jewel, will be doing a live chat on the Fisher-Price Facebook page (www.facebook.com/fisherprice) this Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 2:30-3:00 p.m. Eastern. Facebook fans–please submit questions you’d like to ask Jewel during the chat. (Visit their Facebook page for details.)
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With American Heart Month wrapping up at the end of February and National Nutrition Month in March, it is the perfect time to evaluate your eating habits and focus on heart-healthy foods. Plant sterols, for instance, are great to incorporate into your daily meal plans. Research shows plant sterols, like the ones in corn oil, can significantly reduce the body’s cholesterol absorption. In fact, Mazola Corn Oil has more cholesterol-blocking sterols than any other cooking oil, with four times as many sterols as olive oil and 40 percent more sterols than canola oil.
Check out Mazola’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/MazolaBrand?sk=app_222913137766588) or SetAHealthierTable.com and take the pledge to set a healthier table. For each pledge, Mazola will donate $1 to WomenHeart (up to $50,000). All it takes is a simple click!
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Now in its 5th year, KidsBowlFree.com serves more than a million children and 700,000 families across North America each summer- allowing them to bowl for free all summer long. More than 950 bowling centers participate in the program from coast to coast which provides kids with 2 FREE games of bowling every day all summer.
Families must register online at www.kidsbowlfree.com and then will begin receiving emailed vouchers valid for two free bowling games each day for a week every Sunday morning from the starting date at their center until the conclusion of the program in their community.
Most Kids Bowl Free programs kick off by Memorial Day weekend and end on or about Labor Day Weekend. For more information/all participating locations and guidelines visit www.kidsbowlfree.com.
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Citi Trends, the leading value-priced retailer in the U.S. for urban fashion apparel and other top brands and accessories for the entire family is giving consumers an opportunity to win a total of $30,000 in cash and gift cards with their “It’s All About The Benjamins” Text to Win Sweepstakes.Visit any Citi Trends store to enter the “It’s All About The Benjamins” Text to Win promotion now till February 25, 2012. All instant gift card winners must redeem their prize at a Citi Trends store. For enter to win details and the “Text to Win” code, visit your local Citi Trends.
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Rancho Encinitas Academy Offers P.E. with a Twist!
As physical fitness is cut from many public school programs, Rancho Encinitas Academy does the opposite, by adding yoga to the mix of their students’ physical activities. The classes are taught once a week and are intertwined with the physical education program which includes hiking, running, and team sports. Nicole Baron, certified yoga teacher with a masters in spiritual psychology, teaches the courses for pre-k to fourth grade Rancho Encinitas Academy students. Since 1994, Baron has been teaching yoga to children, from age two to seventeen, and has taught yoga at numerous prestigious schools across the nation. Her 17 years of knowledge and experience is extensive and she brings a unique approach to the children’s physical education regimen.
Rancho Encinitas Academy faculty say their students are eager and excited to participate in their yoga education, and come prepared to learn and develop their skills. For more info click here.
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If you are one of the 17 million taxpayers expected to file a 1040EZ this tax season, H&R Block can help prepare your tax return for FREE! H&R Block is offering a free solution for those with simple tax situations no matter how they choose to prepare a return: at participating H&R Block tax offices, using H&R Block At Home online or software or video chatting through the new Block LiveSM service. Please visit the www.hrblock.com for more information or to begin preparing your return. Offer ends February 29th.
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Chelsea Baby is having a photo contest!
Send us your babies picture for a chance to win a pair of Luxury Chelsea Baby Shoes. Please send your picture to cg@chelsea-baby.com for review.
If you’re not familiar with us check us out @ www.chelsea-baby.com
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A new social networking site for neighborhoods and families was recently launched called Nextdoor. It allows residents to create free private websites for their specific neighborhoods where they can connect to ask questions, get to know one another and exchange local advice and recommendations. It’s a a great idea for moms.
Below are a few suggested ways that parents are making the most of their Nextdoor web sites:
- Finding or forming mommy groups
- Get answers to questions about local schools and teachers
- Help raise money for local school fundraisers
- Find or sell children’s clothes and toys
- Organize a school car pool
- Swap information about trick-or-treating or holiday light display recommendations
- Post safety information and engage the neighborhood watch
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Calling All Moms: Your Idea Could Be The Next Big Thing!
If you are hunting for a New Year’s resolution that fits into your hectic life, perhaps the answer lies in reinventing – or, just plain inventing.
Edison Nation has partnered with Stride Rite to seek ideas for the next big thing in babies’ footwear. Edison Nation is looking for footwear innovations specifically for babies (from newborn to one year) that fuse function with fashion and appeal to busy, on-the-go moms. And who knows what children (and parents!) need better than YOU, the real experts.
The possibility of being an entrepreneur – of being that mom who hits it big – is no longer so farfetched, at least not with the help of Edison Nation. All it takes is an idea. If you can describe it, or even doodle it, you can submit it.
Edison Nation is an inventor’s community that hosts online searches for product ideas throughout the year. It partners with several of America’s favorite brands and offers every day folks the opportunity to submit their best ideas and potentially see them on store shelves.
To learn more about the search for the new Stride Rite shoe, visit: www.edisonnation.com/live_product_searches/ROBEEZ284
And to learn more about Edison Nation, watch this fun video!
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Save money and support Special Olympics with P&G’s brandSAVER dropping Jan. 1st! BrandSAVER will contain up to $95 in coupons from brand faves like Olay, Pantene and Tide, plus every coupon redeemed will support a donation to Special Olympics. Want to support even more? Head over to Facebook.com/thankyoumom because for every new fan or comment, P&G will donate another $1 to the organization. What a way to start the new year!
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Bugaboo and award winning chef, and new father Ludo Lefebvre come together in the kitchen to promote healthy eating for modern families. The partnership consists of 12 webisodes, premiering Tuesday, December 6 on bugaboo.com/ludobabybites. A new webisode will be posted every Tuesday and will feature easy fun recipes for the entire family.
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Have you purchased either the Energizer Inductive Charger and/or the Energizer Universal USB Charger? If so, leave a review of either one for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Click here for more info!
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The design duo Kristen Gara and Ryan Larson of Tin Parade Vintage Party Goods are excited to let you in on a new little Tin Parade secret. They’ve been hard at work in the studio designing a new party product they are calling Table Banners by Tin Parade. We think you will love them as much as we all do.
In fact, we’d just bet you can’t wait to get your hands on one of the first ones hot off the production line. Check out a video with the Girls from Tin Parade telling you all about it–click here to view.
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As part of Stoneyfield’s Celebrate with Organic promotion (www.celebratewithorganic.com/), whoever goes to the Celebrate with Organic homepage and enters the contest for a year’s worth of Stonyfield or Organic Valley dairy products, they’ll donate twenty cents to Wholesome Wave – an organization whose programs are designed to make nutritious, locally grown food available and affordable to America’s underserved urban and rural communities.
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Throughout the year, Kashi will spotlight an organization working to reduce the Real Food Deficit on www.kashi.com/realproject and on the Kashi page on Facebook. For every person who raises awareness for the cause via the Facebook “Like” button and posts a statistic related to the Real Food Deficit to their Facebook wall, Kashi will make a donation to the featured organization up to a maximum amount. The Kashi REAL Project is more than just making a donation—it’s about bringing attention to the issue. And by raising awareness through social media like Facebook, it’s a way to empower people to inspire change in their own communities.
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