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Chronicling my journey as the mother of a gifted child.

Gifted Parenting - April 2008

Freebies Anyone?

April 29th 2008 05:08
For Kids: Join the GF Awesome Club and receive freebies

Also For Kids: Free Planet Heroes DVD - Here Comes the Sun

Limited Offer: Free Nad's 24 large hair removal strips

Freebies from Ortho Tri-Cyclen after you sign up


For Bayer Easy Care Members: Free Pedometer

Note: Offers still available at the time of posting
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Oh No, Not Miley!

April 29th 2008 04:10
Parents love her, young people look up to her. I'm talking about Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana, the sweet, level-headed and talented girl we see on the Disney Channel. Miley has built a billion-dollar empire based on her squeaky-clean image, not to mention, millions of fans who adore her.

Recently though many of her fans aren't happy about Miley's Vanity Fair pictures. She is set to appear on the covers of Vanity Fair's upcoming issue with pictures taken by renowned photographer Annie Leibowitz. If you do a Google search you'll understand why many of her fans aren't pleased with it. I, for one, am very disappointed.


There seems to be a lot of finger-pointing going on; Disney is blaming Vanity Fair for "exploiting" Miley and Vanity Fair is reasoning that Miley's guardians were there during the photo shoot.

Didn't anyone involved in this photo shoot even realize that Miley is a minor? Whether it's for the sake of art, shouldn't we avoid subjecting a minor to these types of photos even if they agreed to do it? Would you want your 15-year old daughter posing like this? I should also mention that Miley has issued a public apology.

What do you think? Will Miley's image be tarnished because of this?
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It's Friday...Let's Have Some Fun

April 25th 2008 09:20
Your Love Life is Like Pretty Woman
"I want the fairy tale"

You believe that love is truly blind, unpredictable, and surprising. Two very different people can easily find true love.
At least, that is how it will happen when you marry a gorgeous billionaire someday

Your love style: Sensual and flirty

Your Hollywood Ending Will Be: Surprisingly happy


You Are the Ace of Hearts
Youthful and playful, you love life and the world.
You have a kind spirit, and you bring happiness to everyone you know.

Artistic and bold, you see the world in bright colors.
And you certainly aren't afraid to express everything you see and feel.

You are sentimental, and your emotions are very deep.
You are easily swept away and easily hurt.

A gamble you should take: Blackjack

Your friends would describe you as: Unique

Your enemies would describe you as: Weepy

If you lived in Vegas, you would be: An up and coming chef or fashion designer


You Are a Grilled Cheese Sandwich
You are a traditional person with very simple tastes.
In your opinion, the best things in life are free, easy, and fun.
You totally go with the flow. And you enjoy every minute of it!

Your best friend: The Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

Your mortal enemy: The Ham Sandwich
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Cute Video of the Week

April 24th 2008 05:47
tariqwahl posted this video on YouTube. Awww, this vid reminds me of my cat...

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Draw and Learn

April 23rd 2008 05:27
Do you love to draw or want to learn how to improve your drawings? Well, I just discovered a really cool website called RateMyDrawings.Com. You can register for free and create different types of artwork - from abstract to self-portraits. They also have a number of competitons going on.

I'm a lousy drawer, in fact, my 7-year old draws way better than I do. That's why I really like the tutorials section of this site, I even learned how to draw a tree, although in my case it looked more like a twig.
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This Week in Freebieland

April 22nd 2008 06:16
Free 12-Color Oil Pastel Set from Pentel

Free samples of health products from Ganeden.
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World's Youngest Professor

April 22nd 2008 06:01
Alia Sabur, a professor at Southern University in New Orleans and soon at Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea, holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for youngest professor in the world. Alia turned 19 in February.

Geeez, when i was 19 i was still majoring in college, Alia on the other hand, earned her Bachelor's degree when she was 14.
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Are we desensitizing our kids?

April 18th 2008 06:15
I'm sure most of you know about this case in Florida involving a teenage girl who was beaten by 6 female teens whose age range from 14 to 17. The beating went on for about 30 minutes while 2 teenage boys stood outside as lookouts. The beating was so severe that the girl passed out while it was going on. The victim is said to be suffering from vision and hearing loss as a result of the attack.

What makes this incident so shocking is that it was all caught on camera. Apparently the girls planned the attack, luring the victim into the house under false circumstances and proceeded to beat her as the cameras were rolling. I saw a footage of the film but couldn't watch it in full because it was just so gruesome. The victim wasn't even fighting back and even as she was knocked unconscious because of the severity of the beating, her assailants proceeded to beat her when she regained consciousness.
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4 Days in 1 Post

April 17th 2008 00:48
It's been a pretty hectic week for me and as a result I've been neglecting this blog for a few days. So to make up for lost time...here are 4 days worth of blog entries in 1 post.

In the News:
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Answer this......

April 11th 2008 02:07
The following is an excerpt from a forwarded email:

Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
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Videos from Kidz Bop

April 10th 2008 01:53
Many of you may have seen their ads on tv, Kidz Bop is a series of CD's recorded by and for kids. The song selections are mostly good - they feature songs that are popular at the time of recording. Kidz Bop is now on their 13th cd.

On their website there are several videos created by kids organized by Most Popular, Brand New and Webshows. Kids can choose which videos they like and even upload their own.
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Bartleby.Com - The Elements of Style

April 9th 2008 00:09
Bartleby.Com is a treasure trove of educational resources that cater to the needs of students and educators. This website offers literary and reference books online - for free! This particular post is about one of the books I have on my bookshelf and one every budding or seasoned writer should have. Thanks to Bartleby, "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk, Jr. is available online free of charge.

You can view this particular page here. Or you can search for another book by using their drop down menu and search box.
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Aveeno, Tide and Other Freebies

April 8th 2008 23:54
Posting this a day late, but offers are still valid at the time of this post.

Free sample & coupon of Aveeno's Positively Ageless Lifting & Firming Night Cream (My personal experience with their products are positive.)
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In the News...

April 7th 2008 23:15
Does your child have a TV in his/her bedroom? A new study conducted by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health revealed that teenagers who have televisions in their bedrooms aren't as healthy or smart as those who don't.

My daughter has a TV in her bedroom but she's always been a straight-A student. I guess this study doesn't apply to her because she belongs to a younger age group.
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Put down the Nintendo and play outside

April 4th 2008 01:51
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Let's go cloud watching


Years ago I wrote an article comparing games children played during the 70's and 80's versus the 90's. Most of the examples I cited on that article were based on my childhood memories, I also drew upon what I noticed among my nieces and nephews who, at the time, were into various gaming consoles such as the Playstation.
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Video of the Week:

April 3rd 2008 00:46
This is a classic Shirley Temple movie which was released in 1939 and is available online via Entertainment Magazine. The story centers around a girl named Sara who was sent to a boarding school when her father had to leave for the war. The school was managed by a strict headmistress. Sara lived an affluent life but when her father was reportedly killed in the line of duty, Sara's life was suddenly turned upside down.

You can watch this video online by choosing your connection speed (i.e. dial-up, dsl/cable). I love this movie and I'm a huge fan of Shirley Temple. This is something the whole family will enjoy watching.
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Website of the Week: NASA

April 2nd 2008 01:32
For science buffs the NASA website offers resources for educators, students and the general public, among others. Click on the "For Students" tab and you'll find a wealth of resources for children arranged by grade level. They also have games and an interactive explorer you can try by downloading a free plug-in. Children can also join the NASA Kids Club.

To learn more about space and the fascinating world we live in visit NASA's website.
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Glade, Ziploc and other freebies

April 1st 2008 01:27
April Showers Gift Pack (Ziploc and Glade products) - This one is limited so be sure to sign-up quickly if you're interested.

Assorted product samples and coupons from Natural Solutions
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