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Family Dinner - Is it Important?

Susanne — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:11:00 +0000

How many times have you eaten dinner with your family this week?
Did you know that sharing a meal together is a great way to bond with your kids?

Here is a short but very inspirational movie on the topic for you. Take a moment to watch it and then share it with family and friends.

www.mealmovie.com

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

Free Chicken Noodle Soup

Susanne — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:32:00 +0000

Do you know the saying "There's no such thing as a free lunch"?

Well, I'm proving that wrong today :)

I walked out to my mailbox a little while ago to find a nice little package addressed to me :)
( I can't help it - I still love getting mail when it's not junk or bills). I completely forgot that I ordered some free soup samples about two weeks ago.

E.D. Foods - Soup'er Free Sample

I have to say - I was impressed the moment I opened the package. Here's what I got

2 pouches of chicken noodle soup
2 pouches of tortilla soup
2 pouches of cheesy enchilada soup
2 pouches of tomato soup
2 pouches of vegetarian noodle soup

and a sample of one of their new sample teas

Included were also some recipes for differnt uses of the soup mixes. Apparently you can use them in dips, make sauce, or mix some in with burgers. The suggestions sound really good.

But back to the free lunch...

Of course my daughter was just as excited to help me open the package. It was about lunch time, so we decided to give the chicken noodle soup a try. It couldn't have been easier...

Boil a cup of water, add the soup mix and let it sit for 2 minutes.

A few minutes later...

We are both sitting at the kitchen table, slurping the noodle soup down. I'm usually not a fan of dry soup mixes - but this was great :)

I liked the fact that the noodle soup wasn't too salty. I stopped getting even the canned version because of the salt content. This soup just had the perfect amount of seasoning and the noodles turned out great as well.

I can't wait to try some of the other soup samples and will definitely be ordering more.

Give it a try and get your free soup samples here

E.D. Foods - Soup'er Free Sample - you only pay for shipping and handling

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

Crockpot - Easy Recipes

Susanne — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 01:25:00 +0000

With school starting up again, the days are getting busy and it's hard sometimes to find time to cook a whole dinner at night.

That's why I love the crockpot. I can prepare everything in the morning, turn it on and by the time everyone finally makes it home in the evening, dinner is ready to eat.

Ready for some new crockpot recipes to try? From Creamy Pot Roasts to Chicken Cacitore, you'll find them right here in the Easy Crockpot Recipes section.

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

It's Time To Start Thinking About Halloween

Susanne — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 04:48:00 +0000

Have you been to the store lately? There's no denying it - it's time to start thinking about Halloween. The costumes and decorations for Halloween are already being stocked.

Now is a great time to consider either buying a costume or making one with your child.

If you are buying a costume, check out ebay. I have seen some great deals on both used and new costumes there in the past few weeks.

If you are thinking of making your child's Halloween Costume, or even better making it with your child this year, I have the perfect little guide for you.

I got together with my good friend Nicole Dean and started talking of how many great ideas for Halloween Costumes we both had. We put them all together (over 90 of them) in an ebook.

I have to admit, it turned out even better than I thought. We included detailed instructions on how to make each costumes and even added some illustrations. Take a look for yourself

Homemade Halloween Costumes

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

Before and After School - Kids Need A Routine

Susanne — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:52:00 +0000

The end of summer break is here and kids are starting to back to school. One of the first challenges for us parents are to get the kids back into some sort of sort of school routine.
Without it, it's hard to get everyone ready and out the door in the morning.

Here are some suggestions for a good morning routine
http://www.kinderinfo.com/articles/morning-routine-for-home.htm

Come up with a plan for the afternoon as well. It could look something like this

After School Snack - Fast and Easy Snacks For Kids
Homework
Go Play Outside
Dinner
Read a book with Mom or Dad

If you put a little bit of effort into creating a routine for your child at the beginning of the school year, school days will go a lot smoother all year long.

A great way to make sure your children get into their routines is to use a routine chart for kids.

Hope we all have a smooth transition "Back To School".

Talk to you soon,

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

What Does S'Mores Stand For - And Other Discoveries on S'Mores Day

Susanne — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:01:00 +0000

I had no idea there was such a thing - but today is the official S'Mores Day. So it got me thinking about smores and I did a little research online.

The first written s'mores recipe was in a Girl Scouts Handbook in 1927. It was the first documented recipe that combined roasted marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers.

The Girl Scouts are also credited with the name S'mores which is short for "Gimme some more".

Enough history of s'mores though. Let's take a look at how you can enjoy delicious gooey s'mores today without a campfire to roast marshmallows on.

You could assemble a smore with unroasted marshmallows and then either very briefly microwave them, or wrap them in alluminum foil and bake them in the oven.

Or, you could give one of these s'mores inspried recipes a try instead.

Recipe For Smores Bars

Smores Cake Recipe

Thanks to Christine from DineWithoutWhine for sharing these great recipes.

Enjoy!

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

Breakfast Recipes For Kids

Susanne — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 22:08:00 +0000

Do you have big plans for the weekend? One of my favorite ways to start a fun-filled weekend with the family is to make a big breakfast in the morning. My daughter loves to help me make pancakes, or a breakfast casserole.

Here are some great breakfast recipes. Pick one and give it a try this weekend. These breakfast recipes for kids are sure to please anyone's tastebuds.

Easy Pancake Recipes

Breakfast Casserole Receipe

Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe

Now will all that extra energy from the breakfast you'll be ready to tackle whatever else the day brings.

Have a great weekend!

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

The Perfect Birthday Party For Your Little Princess

Susanne — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:09:00 +0000

One of the most fun aspects of being a mom to a little girl is to be able to throw her a birthday party each year. Make her next party the best one yet with the tips and ideas of my new little girl birthday party newsletter. Sign up today at www.littlegirlbirthdayparty.com

This newsletter was inspired by a wonderful ebook I read recently to throw a Princess Party. You can get your own copy of this guide packed with information on anything from creating the perfect invitation to making a princess birthday cake and more. Complete with timelines and checklists it’s a must have for anyone planning a princess party. www.littlegirlbirthdayparty.com/princess.html

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

Mom, I want to be a pirate

Susanne — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 15:01:00 +0000

With the release of the second “Pirates Of The Caribbean” movie, I’ve been running across pirate related stuff everywhere. From fast food to car companies, there are quite a few pirate themed promotions running. As a result my daughter is asking to play pirate almost daily now. So we set down one afternoon and crafted some pirate stuff. Now she can play in style LOL.

If you are in the same boat with me and are trying to figure out how you can come up with a pirate hat, a looking glass and a treasure chest, you can find directions on the Pirate Crafts For Kids Page.

You can also easily make the black eye patch by cutting a circle out of either black felt or black construction paper. Punch a small hole in each side and use some black string to tie it around your child’s head.

Arrr me matey, now get a craftin

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

Crafts Easy For Kids

Susanne — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 23:48:00 +0000

A friend of mine asked me the other day if I knew of any crafts that were easy for kids to make. Her little ones were getting a little bored with their summer break. Since the whole family isn't usually all that craft, she ased for some easy crafts she and the kids would enjoy.

You should have seen her face when I showed her www.kinderinfo.com/crafts.htm
The easy crafts for kids on that page should keep them entertained for a while. :)

Why don't you dig out some glue, construction paper, scissors and markers and join us in some crafty fun.

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

Fourth Of July Crafts For Kids

Susanne — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 17:00:00 +0000

We are starting to get ready for Fourth Of July at our house. The fireworks started last night in town so I figured it's about time I share a few more crafts and ideas for Fourth of July.

This cute star banner makes a great decoration for your porch, over the kitchen window or just about anywhere in the house.
Star Banner For Fourth Of July

Light up your back yard with this Fourth Of July Votive Candle Holder . It's fun and easy to make.

If you have a preschooler in the house, he or she will love making this Fourth Of July Noisemaker. My daughter had a blast with this.

Are you looking for some last minute ideas for the yearly Fourth Of July Family Get-Together? Try a couple of these Party Ideas.

Have a great Fourth Of July!

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

Kids Bored?

Susanne — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:48:00 +0000

With summer break in full swing, your kids are probably having a few "I am bored" days, especially if the weather is bad. Keep the kids busy for hours with a fun craft day. I just added an article full of child craft project directions.

Take a look and give some of these fun craft projects a try with your kids. You will find anything from making your own clay to painted toast. I feel sure you and your kids will come up with all sorts of creative pieces of art.

Have fun!

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

Last Minute Father's Day Ideas

Susanne — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 16:08:00 +0000

Hi there,
I thought I'd share a couple of last minute father's day gift ideas with you today. All of these you can easily make with your kids this afteroon.

World's Best Dad T-Shirt
Grab a plain white t-shirt and some fabric paint. Put a piece of cardboard inside the t-shirt to prevent color from the front to bleed through to the back and vice versa.

Use a fabric pen, or a brush to write World's Best Dad or any other message on the shirt, then either let the kids color, or brush some paint on their hands and have them make handprints on the shirt.

You can make a Grilling Apron for Dad the same way.

Art For Dad
Ask your child to draw a special picture for Dad. Pick up an inexpensive frame at the dollar store and frame this special piece of art for Dad.

A Tribute To Dad Video
Grab the video camera and ask each family member to talk about Dad and what they like most about him. Burn it to a DVD or make a tape and watch it together on Father's Day.

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

When Is The Right Time To Potty Train?

Susanne — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 03:21:00 +0000

There isn’t a simple answer for this question. The truth is each child decides on his or her own when it is time to start peeing in the potty. There is however a general age range and somewhere during that time your child will be ready for potty training. We’ll talk about what the age range is and how you will be able to tell that your child is ready.

Most children will potty train when they are between 2 and 4. Girls tend to be ready a little sooner than boys. If there are older siblings in the house, your younger child will also get interested in using the potty sooner than a single child. I have seen children as young as 18 months, who could barely walk wanting to use the potty like their older sibling. These children were ready for potty training and were out of diapers in no time.

Your child will give you quite a few signals to let you know he or she is ready to give the potty a try. Pay attention to your child’s behavior and you will know if it is time to start the training.

A child that is ready for the potty will start showing interest in what mom, dad and older siblings are doing in the bathroom. Take some of the mystery out of the potty for your toddler, by allowing him to accompany you to the bathroom, or leave the door cracked. Curiosity will get the better of him and sooner or later he will take a peak. When he does, explain what you are doing in a simple, straightforward way.

Does your child start pulling on his clothing or ask to have a diaper change? Is he getting increasingly more uncomfortable running around in a wet or soiled diaper? This is another sure tell sign that it is time to start potty training.

If you think your child may be ready, give potty training a try. If you read your child’s signals wrong, he will let you know and you can just give it a little more time before trying again.
For more information about potty training, potty training tips and a free ecourse to help you potty train your child visit http://www.mypottytraining.com/

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com

June Is National Potty Training Awareness Month

Susanne — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:06:00 +0000

Did you know that June is National Potty Training Awareness Month?
Me neither LOL.

I didn't realize it until after I launched my new potty training site.
The site was simply a result of me successfully potty training my daughter (who by the way is now sleeping through the night without a diaper) and wanting to share some of what I have learned in the process with other moms and dads like you.

If you are potty training right now, or even just thinking about it, take a minute to sing up for the free potty training resources at www.mypottytraining.com

Susanne
Founder of Kinderinfo.com