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Ready for school days?9/3/2010
The start of a new school year is a hectic time for families. Between shopping for clothes and supplies, doctor appointments and adjusting to new schedules, parents and children can feel frazzled and ...
What's New?- Envirosax and the Lockershelf9/3/2010
Greenbaggin’ it
These colorful bags may feature retro-looking robots, rockets, paper dolls, and flying saucers, but being non-toxic and "environmentally friendly," they are very 2010. Kids will fi...
Create a “Tween Dream” Space9/2/2010
Does this conversation sound familiar? Parent: “Wait just a second honey, I couldn’t hear you — did you say want to paint your room black?” Child: “The official color is called “Midnight Crush.’” Wel...
A River of Fun9/2/2010
September is traditionally a stellar weather month. It’s the perfect time to enjoy all the Hudson River has to offer. Use our guide to explore by kayak or enjoy a sail down the river on an old-style H...
What's New?- Crocs and the Curious Chef9/2/2010
Kid Croc
Hudson Valley Parent and Crocs are giving away five pairs of new shoes to our readers! Go to our contest page at hvparent.com/contests for full details and win a free pair today! The Croc...
Get crafty9/2/2010
Jazz up your shades: Get some ribbon and dress up plain lamp shades. Wrap the ribbon around the shade and tie in a bow, or use multiple colors, and hot glue stripes.
Desig...
Tween Redesign9/2/2010
If you and your tween need more inspiration, here is a recent space that Roberta Wagner designed for a client of hers. The theme was, “Cottage Chic Meets the Beach.” The tween, Mary Auringer of Po...
The grassroots effort to get healthy food in schools9/2/2010
Marbletown Elementary School in Ulster County is one school that is working toward improving the education of students on healthy eating in addition to improving the offerings in the cafeteria. Fr...
Local lunch9/2/2010
Pizza. Chicken nuggets. Tater tots. Plates full of beige, government surplus food product. This is the standard fare found in your average school cafeteria. But the nutritional value of the food w...
Party tricks9/2/2010
Debbie Ventriello operates Hot Shots Photo Favors. She works out of Brick, NJ, but often serves clients in the Hudson Valley. Ventriello has worked on a number of joint parties and knows how to pl...
Double the fun with joint birthday parties9/2/2010
If you are looking to simplify your child's birthday party and save money, consider having a joint birthday party. A joint birthday party is when two or more children whose birthdays are near each oth...
How to prepare for an eye exam9/2/2010
September is National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and there is no better time than back-to-school time to schedule a routine eye exam. An estimated 80 percent of classroom education is ...
Fun on the Hudson9/1/2010
A sight-seeing cruise is a fun alternative to the more active water adventure. Hudson Highlands Cruises is having a Grandparent’s Day Sunday, September 12. This will include special crafts for childr...
Fun Fall Contests!8/31/2010
A year in the life-
If you or a friend are expecting a child in January or February of 2011, Hudson Valley Parent and Wanamaker Photography are offering you a once in a lifetime opportunity! A prof...
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