Monthly Archives: February 2012
Fan Friday Contest #1: Win a Vital Records PortaVault
PTPA in Enter to Win!, Just Between Us - 20 comments - posted on Feb 24th, 2012Welcome to Fan Friday here at PTPA! Today we have two amazing prizes we know you’ll love! Here’s the first contest (for US residents only): Contest #1: Vital Records PortaVault is the answer to your decluttering dreams. Get all your important papers organized and in one place – finally! In an emergency, how long does it take you to find all your kid’s or spouse’s vital records? When you know it’s all stored in one handy record keeper like this, you know you’ll find it in a flash. Securita has created this easy-to-use comprehensive system will even help you to … Continue reading
Protect Your Pocketbook with Parent’s Choice Premium!
Mariah (Formula Mom) in Product Reviews - 1 comment - posted on Feb 23rd, 2012Not unlike other families, when it became obvious that baby formula was the way we were going to have to go, I discussed the pros and cons of different brands with our pediatrician. I had also done research on my own so I had some ideas. I was surprised to hear her echo what I had already discovered on my own. Instead of trying to push a name brand formula, she suggested that we try different ones and consider the store brands because they all met the same nutritional standards. She understood just how much baby formula costs! We did … Continue reading
Quick Question
Christine in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 12 comments - posted on Feb 22nd, 2012Everyone always told me “Watch out for the Terrible Twos”. Little One turned two years old, and nothing terrible happened. She was a dream baby and an awesome toddler. Hubby called that time period the “Terrific Twos”. Then she turned three! What happened to my sweet little girl who never threw a tantrum and was a really good listener? Who is this child that cries when she doesn’t want to do something or screams “It’s not fair! I don’t like to pick up my toys!” Okay, I am the first to admit that I was secretly relieved that Little One … Continue reading
**PTPA CHAT with co-host Our Kids**
Carol Gomez in Enter to Win!, For the love of parenting, PTPA in the News - 1 comment - posted on Feb 22nd, 2012Did you attend Summer camp as a child? I did and I have such fond memories of it! I can’t wait till my daughter is old enough to enroll her. Such a great experience and way to build relationships, Independence, learn new talents and keep fit and many other life skills required to build self-esteem and confidence. This Thursday, February 23rd from 12pm to 1pm, come and join the conversation as we chat about all things Summer Camp with Co-Host, Our Kids. If you have any plans to enroll your child/ren in Summer Camp and have questions, this would be … Continue reading
Mommy Moment: When Your Child Takes Care Of You
Susan in For the love of parenting - 3 comments - posted on Feb 22nd, 2012As you can see, I have been a little MIA here on the blog. Just about a little over a year ago, my best-friend and my children’s god-mother passed away after having to go through multiple surgeries following a head-on collision. To me, it just feels like yesterday. While I was mourning my friend’s passing, as a mother, I had to make sure that my kids understood what had happened and comfort them as well. Two weeks prior to passing, she had flown in from Chicago to be with my family. My 5-year old had a special connection with her … Continue reading
PTPA Winner: Learn to Read – A Fun Reading Supplemental
Susan in Product Reviews - 0 comments - posted on Feb 22nd, 2012The day that I started my evaluation for Learn to Read by Reading Eggs, I found out my daughter was having problems with the first letter sounds of the words. At first, I didn’t understand what the teacher was saying, but after she explained, it made sense. I want to start out by saying that my daughter did not attend an academic preschool nor did we teach her how to read at home. I just presumed that once she started Kindergarten, she would learn there. Well, the school she goes to, although public, is one of the highest rated elementary … Continue reading
Winning Wedneday: A Delicious SunRype Prize Pack {2 Winners}
PTPA in Enter to Win!, Just Between Us - 143 comments - posted on Feb 22nd, 2012Welcome to Winning Wednesday here at PTPA! We have an awesome giveaway for Canadian residents today! SunRype has won multiple PTPA Awards for their delicious and nutritious products including their 100% Fruit Snacks, their Fruit Plus Veggies 100% Juice, and their Premium Not From Concentrate Juices. Their yummy drinks and snacks have been spotted in lunch and snack boxes and bags all over the country and this is your chance to bring some home for yours. As one Mom says, “Sometimes it is not convenient to have fresh fruit or veggies on hand…but with Sun Rype products we always have … Continue reading
Ode to the Single Parents
Julie Cole in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 7 comments - posted on Feb 21st, 2012It’s quite common to hear someone say “I’m a single parent this week” when their husband/wife/partner is out of town due to work obligations. I certainly know that experience; Daddy-o is away on average four days a week. It’s no easy feat for a mama of six and it certainly takes its toll – but however tricky, you won’t catch me referring to myself as a single parent. Why not? Out of respect for all the real single parents out there. While I may be temporarily the only parent on location, I am not a single parent. Here’s the difference: … Continue reading