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OregonMom.com Newsletter -- April 27th, 2006 ********************************************************* Hi, Moms! If you've joined the rest of the country and are celebrating National TV Turnoff Week (April 24-30th), then good for you! If you are getting a late start in turning off the tube(or just feeling a little reluctant), it's not too late to try several days of TV free living. Yes, I know for those with little kids this may mean you won't be able to take a shower for a few days...but rest assured, you won't be the only greasy mama in town. I'm taking a break from the regular format this week to send you a few ideas that will hopefully make this endeavor easier and maybe even so much fun you'll boot that box for good! Here is a link to the official TV Turnoff website: http://www.tvturnoff.org/ Have a wonderful week! Kym Founder, OregonMom.com http://www.oregonmom.com P.S. Go Ahead! FORWARD THIS EMAIL to any mom friends you think would enjoy it! ________________________________________________________________ DEALS FOR MOMS: ~2006 Entertainment Book ONLY $12.99 ($22 off regular price!) Haven't gotten around to purchasing your area Entertainment Book yet? Don't wait any longer! This is the best deal and it ENDS MARCH 6th. You can't beat the local 1/2 off coupons if you're a frugal minded mom. You'll use it this summer for lots of discounted fun. Check out their list of local businesses before you buy: http://www.oregonmom.com/awesomeoregoncoupons.htm ~Only 4 Days Left for the Seventh Generation Product Sale! Buy $99 worth of select Seventh Generation Products (including environmentally friendly diapers) and get a $30 Amazon.com certificate for a future purchase & Free Shipping. http://www.oregonmom.com/seventhgenerationsale.htm _________________________________________________________ IDEAS TO KEEP YOUR KIDS (AND YOU) BUSY DURING NATIONAL TV TURNOFF WEEK (OR ANY DAY): ~Cook with Your Kids We all know little kids love to cook with adults, but the big kids may need more convincing. You might have success by having your teen or preteen help you make two batches of cookies - one for their friend, and one for your family! Take a look at this popular book that parents and kids love to cook by: http://www.oregonmom.com/kidscooking.htm ~Make a Family Photo Website Yes, this does include time in front of a screen, but making a website is a fun family project as you work together to choose styles, wording, and photos to show off. Check out babiesonline.com to easily make a free website: http://www.oregonmom.com/babiesonline.htm ~Container Garden Together Plant a tub o' spuds, make a water garden in a barrel, or plant a window box. Find these ideas and more in my favorite book on gardening with kids: "Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots" http://www.oregonmom.com/rootsshoots.htm ~Take a Trip to a Unique Location The new DVD "Portland at Play" is dedicated to exploring the noncommercial family fun around Portland. Of course, if you're abstaining from TV you can't watch the DVD this week, but it's a unique idea and resource for local families. Powell's Books is offering free shipping on all their DVDs right now! http://www.oregonmom.com/portland-at-play.htm ~Outdoor Water Painting Keep your toddler occupied with a small bucket of water and a paintbrush. Let them "paint" the fence, trees, or your driveway. Find more ideas like this in the book "Wonderplay." This book should be in every mom's survival library: http://www.oregonmom.com/wonderplay.htm ~Moms! Here's a hugely popular website(you've probably already heard about it) called Tickle! It's an interesting place to take free self discovery quizzes when you would normally be watching this week's "Law and Order. " Are you a supermom? Do you know your IQ? Find out here: http://www.oregonmom.com/ticklefun.htm I'll be back with the regular format next week featuring free and cheap local outings and more deals for families! |
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