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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Raising a Fanatic Reader
James Patterson wrote a solid column for CNN, giving some great ways to bring up your kid as a reader.
There are three main points he makes. First, the more kids read, the better readers they become. Second, everything counts- the almanac, stories about baseball, Holes, Harry Potter, even Twilight. And third, role models are the [...]
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Cute Recycled Kids’ Sweaters
Here’s something you don’t see every day.
Designer Adrienne Leverette started making sweaters for her infant daughter after cleaning out her own closet.
Leverette explains, “I couldn’t bear to throw away a couple of sweaters that had been accidentally shrunk in the wash, and my daughter didn’t like to wear jackets, so I found a way to [...]
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New Kindles
So, with the “new Kindles” – Amazon has brought the price point down to $79. Which is seductive. If you don’t want the advertising that it shows when not in use, then it’d be $109. Still an attractive spot.
What would it take to get these into our schools?
My elder daughter is reading a mass [...]
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Ringling Brothers Circus is Back!
The circus is back! The circus is back!
The Ringling Bros Circus is back in town, presenting their “Boom A Ring” Performance from the 15th through the 18th. Come one, come all, down to the Rose Quarter!
Here’s what they had to say:
BOOM A RING®, a magical circus experience, where just feel away from your seat you [...]
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Free Dance and Gymnastics – National Gymnastics Day
Do you have a kid interested in gymnastics? Check out these cool classes and performances—
Saturday September 17 is National Gymnastics Day. From 1 to 4 PM, at Rose City Rhythmic you can get classes, giveaways and see performances by Junior Olympians.
Rose City Rhythmic is inside the Portland Athletic Club at 5803 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway.
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Calling All Clowns
Here’s your Chance to Join The Greatest Show on Earth!
Ringling Bros. cast call seeking new member to join its world-famous “Clown Alley”
Successful auditioners will be offered a contract to tour with an upcoming production!
Wednesday, September 14 from 10am-1pm @ The Rose Garden: Check in at the will-call window!
Ringling Bros. Clown College® is giving clowning hopefuls [...]
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Baskin Robbins BOGO Coupon
Spotted this on fatwallet: Baskin Robbins coupon.
Good only for this weekend!
Enjoy your labor day weekend!
