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CASTING FOR ABC’S SUPERNANNY

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Today the stress of raising kids and juggling too many responsibilities have allowed many families to put the job of positive parenting behind busy schedules, long work days, and the keeping up with the Jones' desire which has lead to many moms and dads giving up or not trying to get appropriate behaviors, actions and respect from their kids.

Well for all of you moms and dads out there with wild kids or discipline problems and parenting challenges there are still spaces on the next season of SuperNanny so if you need help go to SuperNanny.com or see the information below about being considered for the show and to get Jo's help.

I know I struggle with balancing kids, schedules, my own business, housework, meals and keeping my kids entertained. I am sure I even my family could use Jo's help. I love watching the Super Nanny episodes!

Families must apply NOW for ABC’s top rated parenting show!

Los Angeles, CA – The casting team of ABC’s popular parenting series SUPERNANNY is currently casting for season five. The casting team will be sending producers out to find the next SUPERNANNY family.

This season producers are searching for families with unique interests; parents who have ordinary and extraordinary circumstances; teen moms; parents with mean girls or bullying boys; culturally diverse parents; and blended families where both sides are seeking help. Producers want families from every type of background who are ready for the opportunity of a lifetime—a visit from America’s number one nanny, Jo Frost!

Bunbun Book Giveaway Contest- Reading to Your Kids Encourages Early Literacy Skills and a Love of Learning

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Here at ZiggityZoom.com we want to encourage parents to read to their kids every day! We want kids to get excited about listening to stories, learning to read, and telling stories. We want kids to connect to stories and the characters they read about.

To enter our Bunbun Book Giveaway Contest Sign up and leave a comment about our site for this post!

All entrants will receive a printable ZiggityZoom coloring book by email! Your information is not shared or given to anyone.
Contest runs from October 19, 2008 and ends November 5, 2008. Giveaway is OVER-WInner will be contacted Nov 10-12th.


We have tons of reading and early literacy activities and tools on our site.

Check out our online interactive stories at:Check out our Interactive Stories-here

Or let your child draw a picture or a picture and a sentence if they are a bit older using our Tell a Story Template

Fast, Easy, and Healthy Family Meal- Make a Bean and Veggie Whole Wheat Wrap in 5 Minutes

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Healthy Bean and Vegetable Whole Wheat Wrap
Do you need an idea for a quick, easy meal that does not require cooking? Well these wraps are super nutritious and easy as 1-2-3 to put together and get on the table. My kids love wraps and this one is definitely healthy and filling.

Ingredients

  • 1 can Vegetarian Refried Beans (Low fat)
  • 1 10 pack of Low fat Whole Wheat Tortillas
  • 1 Tomato (diced)
  • 2% Sharp Cheddar Cheese(Lowfat)
  • 1 Avocado (chopped)
  • Shredded Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 bunch Cilantro (optional)

How to Make:
Warm refried beans of med. heat and then remove or microwave them (optional- heat your burrito at the end instead). Next, take a tortilla (warm if desired) and lay out flat on a large plate. Now spread a layer of beans on the tortilla and then add vegetables (I put the veggies I know my child will eat and maybe a little bit of something new). Last I will add the cheese and wrap it up (either use a paper towel to wrap it or a toothpick if it will not stay closed). You can either serve or warm up burrito in microwave for 10-30 seconds.
Serve with a side of fruit and you will have a meal that is healthy, and has protein, fiber, whole grains, vegetables and fruit! And you get a healthy 1 dish meal your family will love without cooking a thing! This has become a favorite lunch or dinner at my house.
When you first serve this, if your kids are not used to this type of food, I would recommend trying it with only lettuce or a vegetable he/she likes and if you need to put just a bit of a low-fat salad dressing on top to give it a little more flavor that they are used to eating.

Fast and Easy, Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipe- Black Bean an Salsa Soup

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Black Bean and Salsa Soup
Are you looking for a fast meal to make tonight? This Black Bean and Salsa Soup is a favorite in my house!. My 2, 4, and 6 year olds all love this soup!
Make this dinner and it will fast become a Kid Favorite Dinner at your house! You can make this Soup in less than 10 minutes and it only requires 2 main ingredients! Here's What You Need:

Today's Activity-Toys, Games, Puzzles, Costumes You Can Make for Free and A Easy, Quick Dinner Recipe

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Today's Activity- a Great Activity for Every Day of the Week
At Ziggity Zoom we have lots of activities, games, coloring pages, fitness and searching games and educational worksheets. We also have great ideas for easy dinners and snacks.
Come check out our daily tips, ideas and activity every day for a new idea to inspire you to have fun and teach your kids new things!


We will focus on providing ideas for play, games and worksheets that help your kids grow (by having fun of course) through observation and experiments, and games that improve listening skills and some ideas that are about having fun and family time. And ideas for healthy living and getting your kids up and moving which is so important for kids to do.

With Today's economy, parents are looking for ways to save money and still keep their kids busy and entertained. We want to give you a few ideas to keep your kids busy and have fun too!

Fun Toy to Make for Free

Sock Puppet Toy-Make for Free
Sock Puppet Toy-Dog
To Make a Sock Puppetgather a few socks, spare material or paper and glue and make this cute dog puppet and a few your child can play with.

Today's Activity-Free Games and Toys, Sock Puppet, Mermaid Puzzle, Knight Dress Up Costume, Bean and Veggie Wrap

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We will focus on providing ideas for play, games and worksheets that help your kids grow (by having fun of course) through observation and experiments, and games that improve listening skills and some ideas that are about having fun and family time. And ideas for healthy living and getting your kids up and moving which is so important for kids to do.

With Today's economy, parents are looking for ways to save money and still keep their kids busy and entertained. We want to give you a few ideas to keep your kids busy and have fun too!

Fun Toy to Make for Free

Sock Puppet Toy-Make for Free
Sock Puppet Toy-Dog
To Make a Sock Puppetgather a few socks, spare material or paper and glue and make this cute dog puppet and a few your child can play with.


Pretend Play and Dress Up

Knight Costume for Dress Up activity for kids
Knight Costume-Dress Up
Make this Knight Costume for Halloween or for pretend play and dress up. We also have many other easy, fast costumes you can make with a pillowcase, such as, Hula Girl, and Princess.

Today's Activity- Halloween Monkey Mask, Hopscotch Mat, Food Castle

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Today's Activity- a Great Activity for Every Day of the Week
At Ziggity Zoom we have lots of activities, games, coloring pages, fitness and searching games and educational worksheets. We also have great ideas for easy dinners and snacks.
Come check out our daily tips, ideas and activity every day for a new idea to inspire you to have fun and teach your kids new things!


We will focus on providing ideas for play, games and worksheets that help your kids grow (by having fun of course) through observation and experiments, and games that improve listening skills and some ideas that are about having fun and family time. And ideas for healthy living and getting your kids up and moving which is so important for kids to do.

Special Halloween Activity

Get into the Halloween Spirit- Make a Monkey Mask
Halloween Mask- Monkey
Print this great Monkey Mask, for your child to pretend to be a monkey or make a Monkey Halloween Costume.

Today's Activity- Halloween Place Mat, Look and Find Outdoor Activity and Game for Dinnertime

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Ziggity Zoom's Today's Activity for Thursday, October 2nd is:

Special Halloween Activity

Get onto the Halloween Spirit with a Halloween Place mat
Halloween I Spy Learning Place Mat
Print this Place Mat off for Your Kids and let them search and find the Halloween items.


Get Up and Get Moving Activity

Get Up and Get Moving-Look and Find-Backyard
Look and Find: BackyardGet Up, Get Moving and Explore!
Kids love hide and seek and scavenger hunts-so print off this look and find sheet and set them loose in your backyard to get moving and exploring their world.

Switch to Cute Kid-Friendly Cloth Napkins for your Kids and Family

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Does your family go through a ton of paper towels and napkins?

Here is an easy way to save money and help out the environment at the same time. Buy 1-3 packs of brightly colored, cotton cloth napkins, bar towels or wash clothes and a few dish towels. Use the small cloth napkins or towels for your family at breakfast, lunch and dinner instead of using paper towels or paper napkins and use a dish towel to dry hands after washing them. Just remember to switch out the hand towel daily for a clean one and let air dry between uses. The cloth napkins are great because you can let kids pick their own color or assign a favorite color to everyone in the family. Just make sure to have enough to get through several meals before you have to wash them. At my house some of the cloth napkins need to be washed after 1 use and others can be used again before being washed.

The cost breakdown- the average family goes through several rolls of paper towels a month. My family was using at least 1 roll of paper towels every week and some weeks we were going through them even faster. In an average year, we spend $60.00-80.00 on paper towels and create several trash cans full of trash from those paper towels. By using cloth napkins and dish towels, in place of paper towels most of the time, you can cut down on your trash, your monthly cost for paper products and help to reduce our use of paper goods that come from forests.

Green Alternative-Cute Cloth Napkins
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