Black Sunday at Bundle of Fun! 12pm – 4pm ; 13230 SW 8th St Miami . Beaded jewelry, Mary Kay children’s clothing and 10% off Yoli’s bows!

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Looking for ideas on how to decorate the kids table this Thanksgiving? I’ve come across some great printables that I think you all will love! My search began when I was looking for a set of children’s plates for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, the only set I found was from Pottery Barn Kids. So I began to search for more printable decorations which I could use because the variety of kids Thanksgiving decorations was very limited. Although I love the set from Pottery Barn Kids, I just don’t think it is necessary to spend over $100 on just cups and plates alone! There are many great ideas out there on the internet which are fun and inexpensive. We would love to see your Thanksgiving children’s table on our Facebook page.

Thanksgiving Printables:

www.paperglitter.blogspot.com
www.etsy.com/shop/stockberrystudio
www.familyfun.go.com/thanksgiving
www.amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com
www.frogprincepaperie.com

Thanksgiving Activities:

Tree of Thanks – Children  can write what they are thankful for on paper cut out leaves and hang them on a paper craft tree or real tree branches. This also makes for the perfect centerpiece. Remember to use craft paper in Fall colors.

Thanksgiving Bingo – Create a Thanksgiving Bingo card and use uncooked beans as the chips.

Thankgiving Movies & Books:

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Today, Disney Store celebrated the opening of its award-winning new concept store at Pembroke Lakes Mall in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Pembroke Lakes is the third newly-designed Disney Store to open in Florida, providing an interactive shopping experience for Disney fans of all ages. Disney Store’s new design aims to deliver “the best 30 minutes of a child’s day” through immersive experiences, including a Disney Princess castle with magic mirror, translucent magical trees, Disney∙Pixar CARS neighborhood, and the Disney Store Theatre, featuring the latest in Disney entertainment.

“The newly-designed Disney Store provides the local community with a uniquely Disney experience,” said Molly Adams, senior vice president of Disney Store North America, “More than a store, we’ve created a family destination where we bring the magic of Disney to Pembroke Pines every day.”

Disney Store at Pembroke Lakes Mall opens just as the holiday season kicks off and will carry an array of holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Guests will find the hottest holiday toys of the season, including the recently launched Disney Animators’ Collection princess toddler dolls. A Family Fun Magazine Toy of the Year Award winner, the Disney Animators’ Collection was designed by legendary animators Glen Keane and Mark Henn, who have animated 7 of the 10 Disney Princess characters between them. The Disney Animators’ Collection includes all 10 Disney Princess characters and is the first doll collection co-branded by Disney Store, Disney Animation Studios, and Disney Parks and Resorts.

The Pembroke store joins the growing list of newly-designed stores already opened around the world, and by the end of 2011, the Disney Store will have 60 new concept stores in 16 major cities in North America and eight countries.

With each new store opening in the United States and Canada in 2011, Disney Store will donate 10 percent of the first day’s sales to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

To find a Disney Store location, guests can visit www.DisneyStore.com/storelocator or call (866) 902-2798. Guests can also sign up for email alerts at www.DisneyStore.com/Updates , become a fan on www.facebook.com/DisneyStore  or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/DisneyStore to stay connected to your favorite destination.

For more information, please visit www.disneyconsumerproducts.com/press/us.

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I’ve recently discovered the book The Elf on the Shelf  and cannot wait to start this tradition with my family. The timeless Christmas story tells of how Santa knows who is naughty and nice by sending one of his elves to the homes of children around the world. Once the elf is in your home he will be acting as Santa’s “eyes and ears” and reports messages back to the North Pole. The fun part of this tradition is the placement of the elf in a new location of your home everyday until Christmas Eve. Usually the elf is brought out at Thanksgiving but when I was at the The Elf on the Shelf book signing earlier this week the author told me to be creative and make my own tradition. I’m still not sure if I will bring it out earlier. I hope you all purchase the book & elf and start this tradition with your family. If you would rather had a girl elf they sell the cutest little skirt to put on your elf.

Once I bring the elf out I will be posting pictures of all the creative spots that I place the elf. I would love to see your photos on our Facebook Page.

The Tradition:

The tradition begins when Santa sends his scout elves out to Elf Adoption Centers. Waiting for their families to bring them home, these patient elves hibernate until their family reads The Elf on the Shelf, gives their elf a very special name, and registers their adoption online. Once named, each scout elf will receive its Christmas magic and become a part of the family’s Christmas each and every year.

Excellent listeners and even better observers, these scout elves are the eyes and ears of Santa Claus. Although they cannot be touched, or else they may lose their magic, the elf will always listen and relay messages back to Santa. Taking in all the day-to-day activities around the house, no good deed goes unnoticed; these scout elves take their job seriously.

Each night, after the family goes to bed, the scout elf uses his magical Christmas powers to fly back to the North Pole. Once there, the elf will make his or her daily report to Santa and visit with elf friends where they will tell stories about their beloved families, play with the reindeer, and of course, sneak some of Mrs. Claus’ cookies!

Before the family awakes each morning, their special scout elf will fly back to their home from the North Pole. However, since these elves like to play games, don’t expect to find them in the same spot!  While some like to hide in the freezer (probably because it reminds them of the North Pole) and others prefer to sit on the fireplace mantle or hang from the chandelier, these elves love to play hide-and-seek with their families.

On Christmas Eve, the scout elf will listen for Santa’s bell and then fly back to the North Pole until the next season, wishing every girl and each boy a Christmas of peace and a year full of joy.

- www.elfontheshelf.com

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www.anthonyslight.org

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Christmas is a time to spend with our family and friends and also a time to help those in need. There is no better way to teach our children the joy of giving than by giving to children in need.

The Samaritan’s Purse Christian Relief Organization coordinates Operation Christmas Child every year. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

If you want to get involved please go to the link below. National Collection Week is November 14- 21, 2011, so get packing! Toys, school supplies and hygiene items are perfect to send along with a loving note. Get your family and friends together and have a packing party! Your children will learn by example that giving is always better than receiving.

Pack a Box instructions

Follow Operation Christmas Child on Facebook

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LOCAL CELEBRITIES AND SOUTH FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS HIT THE RUNWAY AT
DADELAND MALL FOR “MEN OF DADELAND, A GIRL’S NIGHT OUT” ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Free event to feature holiday entertainment, festive fashions, top holiday picks and more

Dadeland Mall invites local ladies to indulge in “Men of Dadeland, A Girl’s Night Out” on Thur., Nov. 3, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to benefit Simon Youth Foundation and Safe Haven For Newborns.  This holiday-inspired, social event will engage local women in an evening of free fun, food and fashion hosted by Lissette Gonzalez, CBS4 meteorologist, and feature South Florida Firefighter’s finest alongside local male celebrities strutting  the runway…Jawan Strader of CBS 4, Baron James and Will Manso of Local 10.

This event will grant guests a V.I.P. look at some of Dadeland Mall’s must-have holiday fashions, top accessories of the season, best-of-the-market gadgets and much more. The celebration will ignite with a spectacular flamenco performance,  followed by a runway show featuring looks from Dadeland Mall’s popular retailers…Macy’s Men’s, Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Cache, Lucky Brand, Max Studio and White House Black Market.

“Men of Dadeland” will also provide event attendees with the opportunity to take part in a silent auction benefiting the Simon Youth Foundation, plus a chance to mingle one-on-one with South Florida Firefighters. The firefighters will be selling 2011 calendars to benefit Safe Haven For Newborns and participants can strike a pose with their favorite “month.” The ladies are also invited to enjoy a martini and hors d’oeuvres reception provided by Villagio. In addition, participants will receive a gift bag with goodies from participating stores at Dadeland Mall on a first come first serve basis, as supply is limited.

“As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to host “Men of Dadeland” as a way to provide a jump start into holiday shopping with a fun twist,” said Humberto Maldonado, director of mall marketing and business development of Dadeland Mall.  “We are always looking for new ways to give back to Dadeland Mall shoppers and this event will do just that with an evening of holiday-inspired fun, networking, entertainment, and shopping.”

For more information about “Men of Dadeland, A Girl’s Night Out,” please call (305) 665-6227 or visit www.simon.com <http://www.simon.com/> .

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Huge Sale at Bundle of Fun this Sunday, October 23 from 12pm – 5 pm.

Clothes, backpacks, luggage, bows and more! I’ll see you all there! Don’t forget to tell them MiamiKidz sent you!

13230 SW 8th St. , Miami FL 33184
305-480-2885

www.bundleoffun.com

Bundle of Fun on Facebook

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The New York based restaurant, which was created with the belief that you should never have to compromise health or taste when it comes to fast food, is coming to Miami! Energy Kitchen prides themselves on not having anything on their menu over 500 calories. For all of the Miami moms who want to stay fit and in shape, this is the restaurant for you. They will be opening this Friday, August 12, 2011 and you don’t want to miss it!

Check them out on Facebook

www.energykitchen.com

11421 South Dixie Highway, Pinecrest, FL, Pinecrest, FL 33156

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Manners is not something that one is born with, therefore it is our responsibility as a parent to instil a solid foundation of love and good manners in our children.

August is “Children’s Good Manners Month” and I’ve created a manners chart for parents to encourage their children to use their manners. E-mail us your child’s completed charts for the month of August and we will mail you a “Certificate of Good Manners” . You can e-mail us through the “Contact Us” link to the right and please make sure to include your child’s full name, age and if you would like the certificate emailed or mailed ( Include address).

Here are some helpful resources:

www.focusonthefamily.com

www.clubhousemagazine.com

www.focusonthefamily.com – Brief Manners Discussion

www.nationalmannersmonth.com

Family Manners Pledge

August 1, 2011 : Respect for Parent’s Day

August 27, 2011 : National Neighborhood Day

Download “My Manner’s Chart” here:

My Manners Chart :Boy

My Manners Chart :Girl

My Manners Chart : Certificate

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Bring the bakery to your kids next party! This hands on party is such a great idea for  creative kids and the best part is that Funshine Factory Parties brings everything you will need. Please let them know that MiamiKidz recommended you!

Each guest will get a blank cake canvas and all the materials needed to create while we provide them with step by step instructions on how we do things here in the factory. Our interactive parties provide entertainment for all of your guests and give your loved ones the guidance and materials to enhance their creative side with this exciting experience. Great for kid’s parties, bachelorette parties, baby or bridal showers. Let your creativity take over as you design the dessert.

Party Includes:

• 6″ inch blank canvas cake for decorating
• A variety of decorating  materials and tools
• Aprons
• Tables, chairs and a tent

Contact Funshine Party Rentals for pricing and more details at 305-484-9664.

Find them on Facebook here!

www.funshinecakes.com

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- Instead of throwing tissue paper away, save it for crafts on a rainy day! My daughter is in a craft phase where she wants to cut everything. So, we used the tissue paper from her birthday presents and cut small squares  and glued them onto white craft paper. Use your imagination and come up with different designs. Here are a couple of our ideas. Hopefully you will try this craft with your kids and post pictures on our Facebook page.

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