v 1 issue 17: The Luck of the Irish

St. Patrick's day is coming and it is time to celebrate with all things green!



Cover by Shannon Stewart




Lovin' Green


1 You can sit on it, lay or just lounge on it! The Fatboy is the alternative to the old beanbag’s from our childhood. Perfect for kids rooms, offices, or even a spare sleeping spot. The Fatboy Junior is produced from kid-resistant nylon that is easy to keep clean…just rub with a damp cloth!
2 These comfy clogs by Polliwalks feature the likeness of a duck, frog, gator or a ladybug with their footprinter bottom. Your child will leave tiny Polliwalks footprints behind on their journeys. These molded soft foam shoes are easy to get on and off and wash easily in the washing machine or with just a hose. Rest easy knowing they recycle all excess material created from the molding process and their packaging and manufacturing process is environmentally friendly.
3 Grow your own good luck with the Good Luck Egg Micro-Terrarium. Your shamrocks with start sprouting in as little as five days and will last for years. Kit contains micro-terrarium, seed disk and premium sprouting mixture. Only $3 at Fat Brain Toys.
4 Let's go Out to Tea and "dress our hair" in style. Non-slip clips and adjustable headbands make a great accessory to any outfit and there are plenty to choose from here. Great patterns and styles of headbands are available in toddler to adult sizes, so be sure to shop for yourself too!
5 Make baking fun for kids with these colorful melamine mixing spoons by Zak Designs. Dish washer safe and available in a variety of colors at Kids Central Kitchen.
6 Get the redesigned big wheel Huffy has created for a whole new generation of cool kids. With a sleek and low profile, slick wide tires and dual joysticks for real wheel steering, your child will love the thrill of big spin-outs. An adjustable seat allows the Green Machine to grow with your child for years of fun.


Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these great ideas:

The night before...
With your kids prepare a plate of raw mushrooms and leave it out for the leprechaun's (then once they are asleep, leave gold-foiled covered chocolate coins behind on the plate as a token of thanks for the kids)

Put the kids to bed and...
Switch their sock drawer with their shirt drawer
Turn some of the furniture upside down and rearrange the rest
Fill everyone's shoes with green confetti

The Day of:
Wear green on St. Patrick's Day
Make green eggs or pancakes for breakfast (use food coloring)
Serve with green milk (food coloring again)
Paint their fingers and toe nails green
Decorate the house in green - Use green balloons, crepe paper, shamrocks and confetti
Make shamrock shaped sugar cookies - frost with green icing and green sugar sprinkles
Serve food using green paper plates, cups and napkins


This week's mom tips
Cleaning Tip:
Club soda or seltzer water will clean chrome.

Time Saving Tip:
Keep a squeegee in the shower so everyone can wipe it down when they are done (this will help prevent mildew).

Organizing Tip:
Place a hamper/laundry basket for dirty clothes in each bedroom. Now everyone can take care of their dirty clothes easily.

Financial Tip:
Save on gasoline and travel expenses, use car pools or take the public transport to and from work.