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You or your loved one can join the Happy Snowbirds

Is this the year that you or a loved one will join the happy snowbirds at Delnor Glen? No shoveling the driveway No icy sidewalks No high heating bills No going out in the cold for groceries No isolation or loneliness   You can enjoy… A beautifully furnished apartment Weekly housekeeping and linen changes Three [...]

Soup’s On! Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association Cooks up a Win at the 43rd Annual Pepperpot & Achievement Awards

Soup’s On! Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association Cooks up a Win at the 43rd Annual Pepperpot & Achievement Awards Public Relations Team Wins Top Public Service Prize for Safe Sleep Education and Awareness Campaign  MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. – December 13, 2011 – The Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association (JPMA) received top honors at the 43rd Annual Public [...]

Library technology expert Stephens addresses city and library leaders

AURORA – Dr. Michael Stephens, assistant professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University, told close to 70 community and Aurora Public Library leaders on Dec. 7 that five words will be particularly significant in the library of the future: community, creativity, collaboration, curiosity and connectivity.   Stephens spoke [...]

10 Ways To Do Christmas Cheap

Christmas is a time of year when everyone gets rushed and overspends, often without even realizing it. To avoid a surprise credit card balance after the holidays, stick to budget. In fact, make shopping easy on your time and budget by purchasing gift cards for everyone on your list. With gift cards, it is easy [...]

JPMA Members Recognized for Helping Improve Children’s Product Safety

 JPMA Member Volunteers Among Those Recognized Via the CPSC Chairman’s Circle of Commendation Award Members acknowledged for helping to improve children’s product safety MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., December 5, 2011–The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association’s (JPMA) congratulates JPMA member volunteers to ASTM Subcommittee F15.18 for Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Changing Tables for their [...]

Put Safety at the Top of Your Holiday To Do List

JPMA provides busy parents and caregivers tips to keep baby safe and happy this season. MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, November 14, 2011 – As the busy holiday season approaches, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), an association dedicated to promoting the safe selection and use of juvenile products, is encouraging parents to keep baby’s safety top [...]

Jim Aylesworth will visit Cosley Zoo on 12/2

WHEATON, ILLINOIS ——— Jim Aylesworth, renowned children’s author, will visit Cosley Zoo on Friday, December 2, 2011 and read some of his famous books, including the following: The Mitten, The Gingerbread Man, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Old Black Fly. Jim will be reading and signing books from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. There is no [...]

Arts and crafts for kindergarten Thanksgiving

It is never too early to start children with fun art projects, which is why you need to get some ideas for arts and crafts for kindergarten Thanksgiving. Even these little guys can create fun arts and crafts for the Thanksgiving holiday that can decorate both the classroom as well as your own home. Arts [...]

Right Infant Seat Facts

The easiest way to guide parents into the right infant seat is to explain the following: Most of the reviews, blogs, testing, polls, etc. you’ll read will rarely get you any closer to the best infant seat, than if you guessed. Don’t waste your time on these things. The Safety Squad team (safetysquad.com) actually works [...]

Bumper Pads should stay says JPMA

Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association Supports Parental Choice and Opposes Unfounded Recommendations Against Crib Bumper Pad Use Elimination of the product can result in unintended consequences, JPMA warns MOUNT LAUREL, NJ October 18, 2011—The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), an association dedicated to promoting the safe selection and use of juvenile products, has developed this response [...]

Orlando Grandparents Blaze a New Trail on the Web

ORLANDO, FL October 10, 2011 – Grandoodlez Company announced today the launch of its new website, Grandoodlez.com, an innovative website made especially for grandparents and grandchildren. Offering a highly interactive meeting place with an array of easy-to-use communication tools and colorful animations, Grandoodlez website helps grandparents and grandkids stay connected even when they live miles [...]

Introducing Funding Mom – Joan (Wetmore) McCullough

  I’m Joan Wetmore McCullough and am honored to be the Funding Mom for FoxValleyMom.com. As you probably surmised from my title, I am responsible for the finances, sales, marketing and business development for our mom company! My son, Jared, is my pride and joy. He lives in Kansas, supports himself and is studying the [...]

Dr. Nate: How to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier Food

Parents’ influence on the diet of their children is enormous.  While that may not be suprising news, recent food research shows startling information on this topic, including faulty parental views of childhood obesity, how children perceive food within a family setting, and how children’s involvement with food preparation impacts their dietary choices. Steps You Can [...]

Making a Success of Surprise Birthday Parties

A well-planned and executed surprise birthday party is one that any honoree is unlikely to ever forget. A surprise has the power to elevate an ordinary birthday celebration to a whole new level of excitement. Are you thinking of planning a surprise birthday party for one of your close friends or loved ones? The birthday [...]

Grandparents May Need to Balance Gifts and Goals

     Grandparents Day fell on Sept. 11 this year. While not as widely observed as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, Grandparents Day nonetheless serves a valuable purpose in reminding us of the importance of grandparents in the lives of their grandchildren. If you’re a grandparent yourself, you already know the joy your grandchildren bring you, [...]