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by littleones.com, on October 6th, 2009  Veggie Tales: Saint Nicholas – A Story of Joyful Giving
The Veggie's have done it again! Just in time for the holidays, they've given us a delightful new Christmas adventure that once again teaches children about the meaning of Christmas. When Laura Carrot's Dad loses his job on Christmas Eve, Bob the Tomato tells Junior Asparagus and his friends a touching story about giving. The story begins in Ancient Greece with a little boy named Nicholas (Nicky the Pepper.) Nicholas, a boy who has everything, searches to find the key to happiness and in the process, discovers why and how we give to others. As a result, Nicholas begins his mission to help people in secret and changes Christmas forever. This DVD also contains the featured music video "Give This Christmas Away."
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Little Ones "Twelve Weeks Before Christmas" Holiday Toy Series: This holiday series is designed to help parents and grandparents make smart choices by featuring outstanding/award winning "toys that teach," accompanied by reviews which highlight and explain the educational benefits and specific skills children receive from these types of toys.
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by littleones.com, on October 4th, 2009      
WEEK #1:
TOYS FOR LITTLE FINGERS (TODDLER-PRESCHOOL)
The Little Ones "Twelve Weeks Before Christmas" Holiday Toy Series is designed to help parents and grandparents make smart choices by featuring outstanding/award winning "toys that teach," accompanied by reviews which highlight and explain the educational benefits and specific skills children receive from these types of toys.
Little Fingers need some extra strengthening and practice when it comes to developing fine motor skills. Fine motor or dexterity skills refer to your child's ability to use his or her finger/hand muscles properly so that he or she can successfully manipulate basic tools and manage small pieces. For example, children use basic fine motor skills when completing daily tasks such as holding a pencil, drawing, writing, cutting with scissors or even tying a shoelace. Fine motor skills also include hand/eye coordination. Daily practice of dexterity skills will strengthen the finger motions and accuracy needed to accomplish these basic, and eventually more challenging tasks. Choosing toys that develop and improve your child's hand/eye coordination and dexterity skills will provide an enjoyable fine motor workout for little fingers. The following toys encourage the development of these skills by requiring children to manipulate small pieces (grasping, pushing, pulling, lacing, stacking, rotating etc.) These types of toys can be commonly found in preschool classrooms and even occupational therapy settings. Toddlers and preschoolers love playing with these types of toys, and don't even realize that they are developing important fine motor skills in the process.
 Mr. Potato Head A classic! 13 piece mix & match combination starter set encourages creativity and a wee-bit of silliness. Deluxe sets also available. Ages 2+
Tall Stacker Pegs Building SetSoft peg set for endless construction possibilities and strategic building fun! Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing BeadsColorful wood beads develop pattern, shape and color recognition. Hours of lacing entertainment. Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Lace and Trace Pets 5 sturdy jumbo double sided lacing pets plus colorful laces. Enjoyable activity improves hand/eye coordination. Ages 3+
Play-Doh: Fun Factory Super SetWinner of Creativity Award! Over 35 cutters, design tools, an extruder machine, and 5 Playdoh colors. Hours upon hours of imaginative fun! Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Deluxe 24-Piece Princess Elise Magnetic Dress-Up Colorful & durable magnetic doll with mix and match fashions for enjoyable pretend play. Ages 3+
 Parents Pop Beads Snap Non-stop fine motor creativity with this 500 pc. jewelry making set including 12 ring & 6 bracelet builders. Ages 4+
Melissa & Doug Beginner Pattern Blocks 10 sturdy pattern boards along with 30 colorful shapes teaches matching, patterns & shape recognition. Ages 2+
 Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Magnetic Pattern Blocks Set Magnetic board comes with 120 colorful geometric magnets to build 12 geometric pictures or to make your own designs. Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Wooden Shape Sorting ClockWooden clock with movable hands teaches time, shape sorting and number recognition. Excellent learning tool! Ages 3-5
 Melissa & Doug See & SpellLearn to spell over twenty 3 and 4 letter words with this colorful picture puzzle set. Ages 4-7
 Sort & Stack Delightful set of 10 stacking cups, 8 shapes and shape sorter. Great for hand/eye coordination, shape recognition, numbers and counting! Ages 18 months+
Guidecraft 72-pc. Magneatos Construction Set Multiple awards winner! Colorful 72 piece magnetic construction toy promotes creativity and problem solving skills. Various set sizes available. Ages 3+
 LEGO Duplo Ultimate Building Set – 71 PiecesColorful tub of building blocks for little fingers 18 months-5 years. Provides hours of creative fun!
 Bristle Blocks (300 piece set)300 blocks with bristles are easy to grasp and build. Great tactile play. Set also includes farm animals, family and wheels. Ages 3+
 Melissa & Doug Large Wire Puzzle Rack Loaded with 3 Favorite Chunky Puzzles! Deluxe wire rack holds up to 12 multi-sized puzzles. Comes with 3 colorful chunky puzzles. Ages 3+
 Parents Puzzle Rack with Puzzles Excellent value! Sturdy puzzle rack comes with 5 vibrant educational puzzles including ABCs, 123s, shapes, animals & bugs. Ages 18 months+
 Battat Parents Bristle Blocks Basic 68 piece bristle blocks set for young children provides sensory input and imaginative play. Easy to grasp and build. Ages 3+
Parents Busy School Activity Cube Wow! Stimulating 6 sided activity cube for hours of play & discovery. Shapes, movement and colors develop memory, critical thinking, dexterity and more! Ages 12 months+
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The Little Ones Holiday Gift Giving Guide and
**The upcoming schedule of Little Ones "Twelve Weeks Before Christmas Holiday Toy Series"
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by littleones.com, on October 1st, 2009     
Looking for quality educational toys to delight children this holiday season? Help is on the way…Introducing the Little Ones "Twelve Weeks Before Christmas" Holiday Toy Series. This weekly holiday series is designed to help parents and grandparents make smart choices by featuring outstanding and award winning "toys that teach," accompanied by reviews which highlight and explain the educational benefits and specific skills children receive from these types of toys. Well-chosen toys can promote important skills such as pre-reading & early reading strategies; dexterity development; problem solving; basic math concepts and more! Since the interactive toys featured in this series combine both fun and learning, they are products that you can truly feel good about giving!
Each week starting October 5th, Little Ones will post a review of the following toy categories, along with listings of recommended toys for toddlers to teens. Simply visit www.littleones.com each week to read our latest toy reviews. If you wish to receive this series via e-mail, please subscribe to our e-mail, and you can have this information mailed directly to you. Dates are subject to change. You will also receive our additional holiday posts including: Toy Reviews; Gifts Under $10; Children's Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Books: our LEGO Special Feature: Grandparents' Gift Guide; Stocking Stuffer Ideas and much more!
Let the Little Ones "Twelve Weeks Before Christmas Holiday Toy Series" be your guide to an outstanding selection of top-rated and entertaining educational toys for all of the special children in your life!
**CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR UPDATED 2010 "12 Weeks Before Christmas 2010" Holiday Toy Series**
Week #1: (Oct. 5, 2009) Toys For Little Fingers (Toddler-Preschool)
Week #2: (Oct. 12, 2009) Arts & Crafts/Musical Toys
Week#3: (Oct. 19, 2009) Discovery Toys & Science Kits
Week #4: (Oct. 26, 2009) Board Games & Card Games For Young Children (Toddler- Preschool)
Week #5: (Nov. 4, 2009) Cars, Trains & Vehicles That Move!
Week #6: (Nov. 10, 2009) Dolls, Dollhouses, Dress Up & More!
Week #7: (Nov. 16, 2009) Board Games & Card Games For Older Children (Ages 7- Adult)
Week #8: (Nov. 23, 2009) Building Sets & Creative Design Toys
Week #9: (Nov. 30, 2009) Let's Pretend Toys For Girls & Boys
Week #10: (Dec. 7, 2009) Electronic Learning Toys
Week #11: (Dec. 14, 2009) Indoor/Outdoor Sports & Games
Week #12: (Dec. 21, 2009) Puzzles, Memory Games & Brain Teasers
For more holiday information, please see:
The Little Ones Holiday Gift Giving Guide
If you simply can't wait, visit www.littleones.com for our year-round selection of Great/Award Winning Children's Books, Little Ones Recommended Toys & Gifts, and Children's Educational DVDs along with teacher tips, parenting articles, family fun and much more!
by littleones.com, on September 27th, 2009
by littleones.com, on September 24th, 2009    
Treat your little ghosts to some spooky fun with Halloween books & DVDs that will leave them screaming for more! These enjoyable Halloween books and DVDs are treats that will last for years to come, and best of all, they don’t cause cavities!
More importantly, Halloween books can help younger children prepare ahead of time for the unusual festivities. Halloween can be frightening for sensitive little ones who are disturbed by changes in appearance. Knowing what to expect ahead of time can make children more comfortable! Simple books about Halloween are a great way to introduce Halloween traditions such as trick or treating, the sometimes frightening concept of a mask or costume, and Halloween safety. Reading these books together provides an opportunity for children to learn more about this fun and unique holiday. So, get children into the “spirit “of the holiday while encouraging reading skills in the process!
The Little Ones Halloween Special
There's a chill in the air, and that can only mean one thing to little children. Halloween is coming soon! The Little Ones Halloween Special is here to assist with your Halloween preparations. Check out our spooky selection of Halloween books, haunting Halloween recipes, Halloween safety tips and more! Whether you are trick or treating with your little ones, hosting a Halloween party or just getting into the "spirit" of the holiday, our Halloween feature can help your family have a happy and safe Halloween!
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by littleones.com, on September 22nd, 2009   
Little Ones is excited to reintroduce our totally updated Recommended Toys & Gifts feature. This popular feature contains an outstanding selection of top-notch "toys that teach" for toddlers through teens. Children just love these types of entertaining and interactive toys. Parents love that these educational toys promote a variety of skills such as fine motor skills; dexterity; critical thinking; problem solving; reading readiness; social skills; basic reading & math concepts plus much, much more! You simply can’t beat toys that combine both learning and fun!
The entire Recommended Toys & Gifts feature has been expanded and reorganized. Each toy category contains an explanation of the educational benefits or the skill set which these particular toys provide. Toys are now grouped according to the following toy categories:
We encourage you to view the newly designed Recommended Toys & Gifts feature. There are many toy and gift ideas available right at your fingertips. It’s a perfect time of year to familiarize yourself with these types of quality products before the holiday rush begins. The Little Ones Recommended Toys & Gifts feature will certainly be an excellent holiday (and all year round!) toy and gift-giving resource.
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by littleones.com, on September 19th, 2009 
There's a chill in the air, and that can only mean one thing to little children. Halloween is coming soon! The Little Ones Halloween Special is here to assist with your Halloween preparations. Check out our selection of Halloween theme parties & games, spooky books, haunting Halloween recipes, Halloween jokes and more! Whether you are trick or treating with your little ones, hosting a Halloween party or just getting into the "spirit" of the holiday, our Halloween feature can help your family have a happy and safe Halloween!
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by littleones.com, on September 10th, 2009     
It all started sometime after the birth of our first child. I noticed piles of papers popping up all over our tiny apartment. I had heard stories of living quarters being filled with baby equipment, supplies and toys, but I never heard much about what I term "the paperwork explosion." I quickly learned that babies and children come with a lot of paperwork! It starts out with receipts for all of those darling baby purchases, next comes the arrival of your little one accompanied by a host of hospital and insurance bills, next comes pediatrician and immunization records…and thus it continues until your child enters school. At that point, the phenomenon called the "paper explosion" begins to pick up speed, sort of like a snowball rolling down a hill until it hits you like an avalanche!
Shortly after our twins entered school, I learned that having 3 children in school creates even more paperwork than I could imagine. By the time our fourth and fifth child were born, I realized that I was heading into a downward spiral. Losing bills, permission slips and important school notices was becoming more frequent and disturbing. Now, I had always considered myself to be an organized person, but this parenting challenge clearly put me over the edge. With practically every horizontal surface in our house covered with piles of paperwork, I realized that I had to somehow come up with a creative solution.
Continue reading Busy Mom Defeats Paperwork Clutter!
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