I can’t believe this is already our 300th post! This morning Emily and I made an appearance on The 10! Show to talk about ways to encourage pretend play with your kids using items you already have at home. As usual, the crew spoiled the bejesus out of Emily. Can you tell she had about 3 donuts in the green room prior to our segment?
In case you missed today’s show, here is the clip.
Oh Valerie, that was a GREAT segment! I think it was your best yet. Great job Emily! Her little booty dance was quite adorable. And I love how you put the tips for thift stores in there. So many people don't remember them when they are out looking for stuff for their kids. But kids stuff is what everybody donates!
I'm hopping over from Meghan's Mindless Mutterings blog. She posted a recipe you shared with her! Love your blog!! I'm trying to cut back on expenses, so this is a great find for me this morning! Can't wait for more!
That was so fun to see. We live in the 10! viewing area, but didn't see it. She did great and the ideas are fun and easy. As a former teacher (staying home now) it is amazing to see so many children never doing any of these types of imaginative play at home.
@ MaryAnne — That is so cute! It felt so strange packing up Emily's toys as props, but it was so much fun!
@ Lindsey — I know what you mean, and I find it so sad when kids are playing video games or watching lots of television instead of actively PLAYING. I really think most kids are naturally creative, but could use a little nudge sometimes. It really doesn't take much, you know? Thanks so much for stopping by!
More frugal crafty goodness is on the way…..
July 9th, 2009 on 12:44 am
Oh Valerie, that was a GREAT segment! I think it was your best yet. Great job Emily! Her little booty dance was quite adorable.
And I love how you put the tips for thift stores in there. So many people don't remember them when they are out looking for stuff for their kids. But kids stuff is what everybody donates!
Val
July 9th, 2009 on 3:56 am
Está genial! y qué riquiña Emily
July 9th, 2009 on 5:49 am
How totally awesome!!!!!!
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Exciting!!!
I wanted to let you know I featured you & linked to your blog on my blog today. It's My Too Hot to Cook Thursday post. Come take a look.
And, WoW! You & Emily are so famous now. Can I say I used to read your read blog when? Tee hee.
Again, congrats on being on tv!
July 9th, 2009 on 6:17 am
I really enjoyed watching that segment. Emily is too cute!
July 9th, 2009 on 6:19 am
She looks like she is having so much fun! you are on that show quite a bit! We have a studio 10 here too!
July 9th, 2009 on 7:23 am
Hi Valerie!
I'm hopping over from Meghan's Mindless Mutterings blog. She posted a recipe you shared with her! Love your blog!! I'm trying to cut back on expenses, so this is a great find for me this morning! Can't wait for more!
~ Jennifer
http://thetoyboxyears.blogspot.com/
July 9th, 2009 on 7:38 am
Great clip, both my kids really enjoyed watching it too!
Love the Emily quotes
July 9th, 2009 on 9:03 am
Congrats on the 300th post and the appearance! You've got a budding star on your hands!
July 9th, 2009 on 11:40 am
That was so fun to see. We live in the 10! viewing area, but didn't see it. She did great and the ideas are fun and easy. As a former teacher (staying home now) it is amazing to see so many children never doing any of these types of imaginative play at home.
July 9th, 2009 on 2:05 pm
@ Meghan — Thanks so much for the link! I'm heading over there to check it out now…
@ Booklover1212– Welcome! It's so nice to see you here, and it sounds like you've come to the right place.
July 9th, 2009 on 2:07 pm
@ MaryAnne — That is so cute! It felt so strange packing up Emily's toys as props, but it was so much fun!
@ Lindsey — I know what you mean, and I find it so sad when kids are playing video games or watching lots of television instead of actively PLAYING. I really think most kids are naturally creative, but could use a little nudge sometimes. It really doesn't take much, you know? Thanks so much for stopping by!
July 10th, 2009 on 10:38 am
Oh how fun!! I love Emily's quotes
July 14th, 2009 on 9:28 pm
Congratulations on your 300th post! I really enjoyed the video clip