Parent Tip of the Week

Virtual Food Drive:  Cans For Fans!
Like Primrose Schools Facebook page or follow them on Twitter to automatically donate canned food to Feeding America




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On behalf of the more than 270 Primrose schools around the nation, the Primrose Children's Foundation is donating $10,000 to the Save the Children disaster relief efforts in Colorado. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers remain with those who have been affected by the flooding in the area. To learn how you can help, visithttp://ow.ly/oUVQD


Colorado Flood Relief 


We are all very much aware of the floods in Colorado as we watch rescues continue today and we start the process of cleanup and rebuilding. If you are looking for a way to help, here is a great great option. Check out this telethon tomorrow from 4-10:30 pm on Rocky Mountain PBS. Don't forget that our food drive efforts starting now through November will benefit flood victims as well. Lets lend a helping hand to our fellow Coloradans!






Great Local Children's Authors!

Some great local children's authors are stopping by our schools for our National Open House on July 20th 10-2! Check out their work!


Cathy Morrison, author and illustrator, will be a special guest at our Open House this weekend! Come see some of the books she illustrated and listen to a reading of her book, I Want a Pet!
Cathy Morrison began her career as an animator and graphic designer, but really discovered her passion for children's books while raising her two children. I Want A Pet! is Cathy's first book as writer/illustrator after illustrating over 40 books for other authors.


Pat Postek is one of the children's authors who will be a special guest at our Open House this weekend! Pat Postek is the award winning author of Six Tails. Dogs have always been a source of comfort, joy, and inspiration for Pat. She believes animals are our greatest teachers. Pat's unconditional love and celebration of animals and children shine through her second book, Bandit, the Chubby Chihuahua. Illustrator Brad Davies brought Bandit and his friend Malcolm alive through his colorful and endearing illustrations. Come Join us this Saturday to listen to a reading of the Chubby Chihuahua and much more!
http://wagamoreproductions.com/six-tails-by-pat-postek/





Linda Osmundson, brings the old Wild West alive for children of all ages. See how the Old West really looked, find hidden creatures, discover the lost wax sculpting process, try on prairie and Indian costumes, and take away toolsto help you look at art in the future! Check out Linda at her website www.LindaOsmundson.com





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Fandango.com- Family Movie Room

Fandango now has a link on their website perfect for parents and families to help choose upcoming age appropriate movies! Check out their link to help find the perfect movie for your family!




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Door to Door Organics


If you are looking for an fast and easy way to make sure you have quality, fresh, organic and local produce, look no further! We loved our delivery from Door to Door Organics! We received a box full of wonderful produced that the entire family enjoyed! 

Here is how it works:



               Find them on Facebook!

                              OR

               Check out their Website!













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KidsWoot.com


Parents, if you are always looking for a good deal for stuff for your kids, check kidswoot.com daily for different deals posted every day! I love checking this site to see what they have on sale. Today's deal is the halo sleep sack for only $9.99! That's 63% off! While your there, check my other favorite site on woot, winewoon.com! You can also pick up some killer wine deals while you are shopping around!


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Bluum 


If you are looking to try out new mommy/child products before you purchase them, try out Bluum! Bluum is an on-line monthly subscription service for moms, moms-to-be, babies and toddlers. Bluum's staff of moms bring you the best and most sought after mommy-approved products available!
Beautifully curated boxes filled with full size products for mom, baby + toddler. Each and every box is lovingly tailored to your baby's age, developmental stages and milestones and sent out to you each month to try the latest and greatest products out there!

Give it a try! http://www.bluum.com or check them out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/bluumbaby






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Up To My Neck Spa Products

If you are looking for some affordable, locally made, organic/all natural spa products, Up To My Neck Spa Products has some amazing products you have to check out! My favorite products were the lip balm and the foot balm, but I've loved all of the products that I've tried so far.  

Up To My Neck Spa Products was founded by Regina Prevosto, a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, as well as, formally educated Biochemist & Toxicologist. This hand-crafted body products company emerged from the desire to create and use safe, effective, amazing, natural, and mostly organic products for family, friends, and bodywork clients. 

A few good friends and a lot of discussions led to a more formal approach and the women-created, owned, and operated entity known as Up To My Neck Spa Products, LLC was born in June 2012. Amazing feedback and continued requests for more products encourages us to continue our journey to discovering & creating natural, effective, & affordable body products. And of course, all our products are tested on willing humans only!

UpToMyNeckSpaProducts.com
here you can find amazing, effective, 100% natural and mostly organic body products, such as lip balm, body cream, sugar & salt scrubs, bath salts, and more. 
Their products are handcrafted in Sedalia, Colorado, with the highest quality, organic where available, minimally processed, materials. All products use food grade & lip-safe ingredients. Only natural preservatives are used, if ever. Our packaging and labels are made in the USA. We are excited & proud to offer healthy & affordable body products. 







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Have a new bundle of joy on the way? Seven Everyday Slings, Carseat Canopy, and Udder Covers are offering FREE items with just the cost of shipping at only $12.  I used this promo code when I had my son and received a wonderful carseat cover, sling and nursing cover and LOVED them all!
Promo Code: carseat  (use for all three sites)

Websites:
Seven Everyday Slings  -  *Note: order 2 sizes bigger. The sizing they have on the site is off.



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February 23rd
Cayson's Cake Pop Shop

Cayson was born in June 2008. After only a few months, it was quite apparent that Cayson's growth was not normal. After several appointments and tests, they discovered that he had Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems and currently does not have a cure.
Over the last two years, Cayson's Cake Pop Shop has been making cake pops ​to help pay for medical expenses related to Cayson's medications, appointments, treatments, and stays in the hospital.
Their passion is helping make your event special with their custom treats. They use quality materials and have many customer flavors that have customers creating reasons to order more. Do you have a favorite candy or flavor? Perhaps a color scheme to match for your special event? A theme for your birthday, wedding, or gathering?​ Contact them for more information or to discuss your future order!​

Visit their Website  
or check them out on Facebook 




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February 15th 2013
Little Feats Soccer

Little Feats Soccer is a Denver based soccer program for preschool and Kindergarten students teaching over 800 kids a week to love the game of soccer! We are proud to have them as an ancillary program at or three Primrose School locations! Coach Justin, Coach Luke and Coach Kyle offer a wonderful program that teaches age appropriate skills as well as teamwork! Look for sign up sheets for the 2013 season soon! Sign up fast! Spots fill up quickly!
You can also contact them via email at littlefeatssoccer@hotmail.com and don't forget to check them out on Facebook



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February 8th 2013
Wacky Apple

Wacky Apple is a local organic company providing yummy organic snacks for kids and adults alike!  I am a bit biased because I grew up playing in their orchards and eating their apples and products,but i do know first hand that their products not only taste good, but are good for you! Wacky Apple had a goal to bring healthy snacks to our families at home but specifically to children in our schools. Their products can be found in districts across Colorado. Check them out! You can find these products in your local Whole Foods and King Soopers grocery stores. 
Visit their website or check them on out Facebook!


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February 1st 2013 
Paislee's Bowtique

This wonderful mamma made business is too good to keep all to myself. I have found some of the most amazing handmade head bows for my daughter and nieces! She also made incredibly cute owl hats for my son, Alex and niece, Katie. She is so reasonably priced and the turnaround time is so fast! If you are looking for some cute handmade outfits, had bows, clips, or any other fun accessories for your little one, take a look! She will even customize! Support a fellow mommy and check her stuff out!
You can find her on Facebook and on Etsy!



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