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China’s Orphans – It Matters to That One Starfish

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:43:16 +0000

You know how I love China’s Orphans. After all, they gave me my P3! Now, of course, times have changed and it is difficult to get a healthy child from China but there are many, many children still available with what could be very remediable medical conditions here in the US and other economically advantaged countries. Of course, you really want to be able to bring home a child who has had all of the loving care possible, just like my P3 – Not an easily guaranteed thing. Well, at ...

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China’s Orphans – It Matters to That One Starfish

Twas the Night Before Christmas…

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:57:38 +0000

It was the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode Only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning the commode. The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds, While visions of Nintendo 64 and Barbie, flipped through their heads. The dad was snoring in front of the TV, With a half-constructed bicycle on his knee. So only the mom heard the reindeer hooves clatter, Which made her sigh, “Now what’s the matter?” With toilet bowl brush still clutched in her hand, She descended the stairs, and saw the old man. He was covered with ...

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Twas the Night Before Christmas…

Mama’s Should Never Have to Bury Their Babies

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:31:27 +0000

I do not know what to say. Shellie over at MomDot and her own blog of Blog 4 Mom, has had a horrific and indescribable nightmare occur – the drowning of her precious 2 year old son last night. I don’t know all of the details and it really does not matter. Losing your child would be horrible anytime but especially at Christmas. I cannot imagine their grief. Anything I would do or say seems so inadequate. I just pray they can find the peace and comfort they so desperately ...

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Mama’s Should Never Have to Bury Their Babies

Has Santa Been Busted? How to Keep the Magic Alive

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:15:38 +0000

With our eldest child being exceptionally bright and inquisitive, the question regarding Santa’s authenticity has already come up several times….although, as you can see from this picture taken only last year, when faced with reality, she still believes. Nevertheless, we have been working through how to help P1 understand yet not spoil the magic of Santa and all he represents. This article below written by Martha Brockenbrough and posted on Cozi, provides the perfect answer for us. I thought it might help a few of you out as well.:) Ho, Ho, ...

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Has Santa Been Busted? How to Keep the Magic Alive

Second Annual Because It’s Christmas Kids & Charity Giveaway – THE WINNERS

kimwhatsthatsmell — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:28:38 +0000

Well, it’s been a great couple of weeks, and we were able to donate some wonderful toys to some needy children. Again this year, our Because It’s Christmas Kids & Charity Giveaway is a success because we had very generous sponsors who helped support and charities and provided prizes for the giveaways. For each prize pack, the entries were tallied in the order the gifts were revealed, so while the counts for each post started over at #1, we added them all together in the orders below. Prize Group 1 ...

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Second Annual Because It’s Christmas Kids & Charity Giveaway – THE WINNERS

Because it’s Christmas 2: Green Toys (prize group 5 giveaway)

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:10:58 +0000

Toys are very important for all children so if you can get a toy that they enjoy and encourages exercise, that is a decided plus. Add to that the fact that said toy is safe, fun, made in the USA, and made from recycled plastic milk cartons and you would really have a great toy. Meet that great toy. I give you the Purple Jump Rope from Green Toys. Top features: 100% cotton rope Handles made from 100% recycled plastic 6 ft adjustable rope Super safe: no phthalates or BPA Made in USA Crisscrosses, can-cans and double-unders are all ...

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Because it’s Christmas 2: Green Toys (prize group 5 giveaway)

Because it’s Christmas 2: iDog (prize group 5 giveaway)

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:16:07 +0000

It is not unheard of for a child to request an animal for Christmas ~ a kitten, a dog, even a horse. However, when the Holiday has passed and the novelty has worn off, sometimes that is when the problems begin. Well Hasbro to the rescue. This cute little pooch is a whole lot less trouble the traditional sort. He is 8 x 8 x 11 inches ; 1.4 pounds and soft as can be. He comes in White, Pink and Light Blue but that is only the beginning. Meet I-DOG ...

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Because it’s Christmas 2: iDog (prize group 5 giveaway)

Because it’s Christmas 2: Build-A-Bear (prize group 4 giveaway)

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:55:56 +0000

Don’t you just love Build-A-Bear Workshop? It is a fun and happy place that becomes magical to your child as they build their own furry friend. They carry everything from traditional Teddy Bears to Zoo Critters, Donation Animals to clothing for them all, Build-A-Bear really has so many different choices and allows for such personalization that you are sure to find the perfect Christmas gift for each person on your list. In fact, Santa may even shop there…they are that good! While I have yet to have the opportunity to build ...

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Because it’s Christmas 2: Build-A-Bear (prize group 4 giveaway)

Because it’s Christmas 2: The Snowman’s Song (prize group 2 giveaway)

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:17:46 +0000

Books have always been a wonderful thing for me to have. My parents always read to me and books were something that could transport me from this world into another. Now, even as an adult, this magic is something I love to share with my own children, especially special books we read only during certain times of the year. Brought to us by the wonderful folks at Leaping Antelope Productions and by Marilee Joy Mayfield and Tracy La Rue Hohn, The Snowman’s Song is a Christmas Story that we can ...

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Because it’s Christmas 2: The Snowman’s Song (prize group 2 giveaway)

Because it’s Christmas 2: Bella Sara (prize group 5 giveaway)

Alyson the 3Ps Mama — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:28:24 +0000

Bella Sara….the name synonymous with beautiful and magical horses who are loved by children – especially girls – world wide. Bella Sara™ is a magical world of horses where children can expand their imaginations through play. Originally launched in Denmark by Gitte Odder Braendgaard through Conceptcard, Bella Sara inspires and empowers children with positive messages and the magic of North of North. Published by Seattle-based game company Hidden City Games, Bella Sara began as a trading card game that has since expanded into an international product line. With three set releases ...

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Because it’s Christmas 2: Bella Sara (prize group 5 giveaway)