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Give Thanks the Old-Fashioned Way: Tips on Teaching Children to Write Thank-you Notes

  ‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, and understanding. -Alice Walker Children learn manners and gratitude from their parents.  From an early age, we teach our kids to say please and thank you, but it’s also important that they learn to formally thank those who give them gifts or do something special for them.  Learning this skill ...

Top Tips on How To Nurture Your Budding Artists

  Finally an easy solution to display your child’s artwork!  Our handy Art Cabinets display one piece of art while storing up to fifty 8 1⁄2″ x 11″ masterpieces.  The hinged frame comes in white or black with a white mat.  Buy one or many to create your own art gallery! Can be hung vertically or horizontally. $39.99 HERE       Is your child the next Picasso?  Does he love to draw, paint and create things ...

Here Comes Santa Claus! Our Top New Stocking Stuffers for Kids

          They might be some of the least expensive items on your gift-giving list, but that doesn’t mean that stocking stuffers can’t be just as thoughtful as all of the others! Spare your kids the predictable boring socks and candy canes, and get creative!  Check out some of our fun ideas and our Top 10 Stocking Stuffers for Kids:   Fun Stocking Stuffer Ideas:  Include a heartfelt note in each of your ...