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June 15, 2009
- 5 Minutes for Books: I Spy A to Z
Our first of three Father’s Day Giveways is up today at 5 Minutes for Books. Check it out!
We have been fans of the I Spy books since I first bought some of the board books for my daughter. Amanda is now almost eleven-years-old, but Kyle (now 5) also enjoyed the books, as well [...]
June 8, 2009
- 5 Minutes for Books: Dance Me, Daddy
You can still enter all 15 fun and fabulous giveaways in the Summer Fun Giveaway at 5 Minutes for Books through June 10.
Today’s post is written by 5 Minutes for Books contributing reviewer Lauren.
My husband doesn’t dance—ever. So you can imagine how surprised I was one Sunday afternoon to walk into my daughter’s bedroom [...]
May 25, 2009
- 5 Minutes for Books:
My Mommy’s on a Business TripCheck out all our current giveaways on 5 Minutes for Books! We have four open right now, including the first in our Summer Fun Giveaway during which we’ll have daily giveaways through June 7.
Most of us end up leaving our children overnight at some point, whether it’s for a getaway with our husband, a [...]
April 6, 2009
- 5 Minutes for Books — Welcome Little One
Enter to win one and give one — Harry Potter that is —
through April 21 at 5 Minutes for Books.
Although I did not order Welcome, Little One thinking that my 4 1/2 year old son would love it, when I took it out of the box, he scrambled up beside me to look at it [...]
December 22, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books: Buy Books for Christmas!
We are really down to the wire now, right? And if you’re like me (say you are like me — please!), you haven’t finished all of your shopping. I’m almost done — mostly finished — and I think I know what I’m going to buy for those who I haven’t bought for yet, [...]
December 3, 2008
- Wordless Wednesday
“WHAT is this thing on my head?!?”
Olivia was not impressed with the idea of a helmet on her head. And yes - that was the “toddler” size, the smallest one at the store. (No - she isn’t riding a bike yet. But when our little ones are on toddler ride on toys outside, we make [...]
November 24, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books — The Tales of Beedle the Bard
The generosity of the Christmas Giveaway is extending here to the Books column. This is post one of two today that features some great gift idea giveaways (the second is HERE). We also have a great DVD giveaway at the 5 Minutes for Books site this week.
The last Harry Potter giveaway we did [...] - 5 Minutes for Books — Klutz Activity Books
The generosity of the Christmas Giveaway is extending here to the Books column. This is the second post today that features some great gift idea giveaways (you can find the first HERE). We also have a great DVD giveaway at the 5 Minutes for Books site this week.
I love the Klutz Activity Sets. [...]
November 18, 2008
- Win a Poingo
My children love to look at books, but since they aren’t reading yet, unless I sit down with them and take them on a reading adventure, their books are just pages of pictures that they create their own story to. Of course, there is nothing wrong with that. A child’s imagination is a wonderful thing. [...]
November 7, 2008
- Some Charlie and Lola Fun
My children and I are huge fans of Charlie and Lola. In fact, it’s one of the few children’s shows that I actually enjoy sitting down and watching with them. My daughter and I also enjoy borrowing the Charlie and Lola books from our nearby library. If your children also love Charlie and Lola’s adventures, [...]
November 3, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books: 201 Things to Do When Children Say I’M BORED!
Jennifer is in the Dominican Republic representing 5 Minutes for Mom with Compassion Bloggers. Make sure you check back all this week to read her daily posts.
While she is away, I am filling in for this week’s 5 Minutes for Books column.
201 Things to Do…
When Jackson says, “I’m bored!” I am often just [...]
September 18, 2008
- Wow Wow Wubbzy
Cool enough for six-year-old Jackson and cute enough for three-year-old Julia, Wow Wow Wubbzy from Nick Jr. is a hit with our kids!
But it takes more than colorful characters to win me over — so I was curious to test out this little yellow creature and see if I approved of his show and his [...]
September 15, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books — The Harry Potter Collection
Are you wild about Harry?
It seems like everyone has an opinion. Some have avoided the series due to the themes of magic and sorcery. I posted yesterday on 5 Minutes for Books about why I decided to give it a try, and how that led to my daughter and I both [...]
August 25, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books — Lilly P. Badilly
If you love books, be sure to check out our 5 Minutes for Books. We have reviews for novels, children’s books, babies’ books, and informational non-fiction.
Here at 5 Minutes for Mom, we love to promote Mom entrepreneurs who create great products for or with their family in mind. When Debbie Glade contacted me [...]
June 18, 2008
- Listen
I’ve heard rumors that there are people out there who don’t have TVs, or don’t let their children watch them for hours on end. I’m not one of them, but I definitely enforce lots of screen-free time around my house, especially with endless hours of summer free time that can be spend in much [...]
June 16, 2008
- Exercise!
What is summer without some fun in the great outdoors? Kid’s should get wet, they should get sweaty, and they should obtain that healthy glow of summer (protected from burning by sunscreen, of course). My kids already have some new outdoor toys to help encourage that interest–Amanda has a skateboard, courtesy of her [...]
April 21, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books — Experiencing Art for Kids
Hello Rousseau! and Hello Matisse!, both by Catherine de Duve, allow kids to get to know the artists through historical background, stories, and activities that put the reader into the fun. The reader is asked to draw a landscape in the style of Rousseau, looking closely at his style. The book [...]
April 14, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books — Lucky Foot Stable Series
I am sort of joining in the Two Weeks of Toys Giveaway Event with a series of books for elementary-aged girls. Books technically aren’t toys, but they educate and entertain, and for that reason we all enjoy them. Toy or not, books are fun.
Lady’s Big Surprise by JoAnn S. Dawson is the first [...]
March 17, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books — Red Dragon Codex
I have reviewed quite a few chapter books written for older elementary students or tweens in this column, but most books of that type that have come across my desk have been for girls. I was happy to get a copy of Red Dragon Codex, the first in a series by R.D. Henham, for [...]
February 11, 2008
- 5 Minutes for Books — Art for Kids
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day, but February can be dreary, cold, snowy, rainy or all of the above. Long dark days of inclement weather, sometimes even school cancellations, can leave a parent wondering what to do to fill that time. Today I will offer some delightful suggestions of books that can help [...]
