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Do Up Your Bundle of Joy’s Nursery Like A Comely Dr Seuss Opus

October 27, 2009 by Kids Books · Leave a Comment 

Dr Seuss crib set is an ideal theme for a nursery given the fanciful inspiration of his children’s books. When choosing to use a Dr. Seuss theme, plan on using bright colors, check out some of Dr. Seuss books to help plan the color scheme. Branded bed material have good accessories and they are dust-free and hypoallergenic, They prevent from any health risk to the baby. You could easily paint a mural on the nursery wall–just use a laptop or overhead projector to project a Seuss scene onto the

Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg

October 27, 2009 by Kids Books · Leave a Comment 

Zathura by Chris Van Allsburg I read this during the Read-a-Thon because I needed a Z title for the A-Z challenge. To be honest, I should have read it with Amber instead of on my own. I think I would have enjoyed it more that way. When I’m reading kids books aloud with her, I try to read it in an interesting way, which in turn makes it more exciting. Also, she’s great about pointing out the details in the illustrations, that I usually rush right past. This is a sequel to Jumanji , but rea

Kids Cook: How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World

October 27, 2009 by Kids Books · Leave a Comment 

This is our entry for Kids Cook Book Soup — Apples! Check back later today for the full round-up. The Story : This lovely book, How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World , by Marjorie Priceman, caught my eye at the bookstore with its colorful illustrations. In it, a little girl sets out to make an apple pie but discovers her local market is closed. So naturally, she charts a course around the world to pick wheat in Italy, sugar cane in Jamaica, and apples in Vermont. I admit, on one leve

From the Design Desk: Alternative Press Expo (APE) 2009

October 26, 2009 by Kids Books · Leave a Comment 

A couple of weekends ago the Alternative Press Expo took place here in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. This was my second year in a row attending APE . The show is mostly centered around comics and graphic novels. I saw a lot of the same authors and artists showing new work, building upon old work, or just plain repeating the same old work from last year. The show really runs the gamut from enormously talented people doing inspiring work, to eccentrics who are die-hard into expressing t

A dozen (or so) ways to make a few extra bucks

October 26, 2009 by Kids Books · Leave a Comment 

Everybody is looking for ways to make extra money these days. Since I started working for money around age 12 or 13, I have always had several streams of income. Someday, I hope to be able to live on a 40 hour workweek . . . someday. But until that happens, here are some extra ways to make some cash. Keep your eyes open, be creative, find something that works for you. Yard Work – Many people are looking for help with various jobs around the home. Mowing, shoveling, weeding, cleaning out roo

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