Looking for good Christian music for your children? Tired of dumbed down lyrics and low quality music? You will enjoy the group, Go Fish. They have lyrics that teach with quality music that parents and children enjoy. We have enjoyed this trio for years and are delighted that they have children’s music for Lil’ Duck (he LOVES their songs) and we love listening to it! (I love it for workout music too.)

Being a musical family, vocal and instrumental quality with the good lyrics are so important and is amazing in the sounds they create with just their voices and percussion.

Using music to teach is a proven, enjoyable way to memorize, so you need to listen to the new spin on a classic Sunday school activity – memorizing the books of the Bible in the song titled “Bible Book Bop”. What fun!

Dads, here is a tip for a special Mother’s Day gift she will never forget – have the children learn “The Mom Song” which was inspired by the group’s participation at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) conventions. And if you want tears, listen to the song, “You’re My Little Girl”. For a new baby, try “Welcome to the World”.

Visit Go Fish on Amazon to listen to sample sound clips and/or download this delightful songs.

What goes up the ladder? What goes down the trap door? All types of play cars of course! With a pre-schooler’s imagination, any toy can play in the Tree House…and you thought only little play people would want to play in on the different levels and climb the rope, how boring! The cars are the creatures of choice at the moment, they even lounge in the hammock…

Thankfully this Wooden Tree House is very durable (should be after all the pieces and connections Mommy and Daddy had to put together and already has many hours of play in the land of imagination for older toddlers and pre-schoolers. Well worth the investment and will be used far longer than many other toys.

We want to teach our children how to say thank you for the gifts they receive for the holidays, birthdays or just a special occasion. How can they say thank you, enjoy it and without it being a fight or hassle for you?

Let us share some ideas we have used and please, share your suggestions as well – you are a most creative group!

Ways for Children to Say Thank You…

1. Draw a picture of the toy. Have the child draw a picture of the toy and let their imagination run with the idea. If they are too young, label the picture and any comments the child made while creating this unique thank you. Be sure this is immediately given in person or mailed – a thank you not given isn’t much good…

2. Have several people to thank for this one picture? Take a photo of the drawing (get as close as possible, fill the whole picture frame with the drawing and do not tilt the drawing – this will give you the best photo quality. If it is digital, you could email it, otherwise, print right away and send promptly. Read more

Toy recalls have been an issue that we have followed here at Lil’ Duck Duck and we want to share this new resource with you. Rachelle Lacroix at the website, www.toyinfo.org sent the following information to assist you in having the latest and most reliable information on such a critical subject as safe toys for your children. From Rachelle’s email: Read more

Thanksgiving…a time to reflect on our blessings, time for family and relaxing with extended time off of work before the busy holiday season begins – who wouldn’t just love this holiday! I found these suggestions to help you bring fun to Thanksgiving while telling the story of the holiday.

The wonderful classic in children’s literature is the book, Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving by Ann Mcgovern. “A long time ago, some men and women, boys and girls, two dogs and a cat sailed on a ship across the sea…” Ann Mcgovern is excellent at weaving a historical story that even three year olds will enjoy and understand.

Looking for a “belly laughing” story? 10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston is so cute and funny, I attracted attention when giggling in the bookstore… this book is just plain silly! The story is about ten fat turkeys walking along a fence, when one by one they fall, break the fence, and perch on a tree instead. The cute little verses are funny, and intended to appeal to the very young, or young at heart. Definitely am adding this book to our collection.

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Costumes… oh the funny animal costumes available right now are delightful! A child in an animal costume always steals my heart (maybe because they act like animals sometimes anyway?!). Let me share some of the cutest you have ever seen. We have to start with…

A yellow Duck – of course we had to find one of the most adorable Baby Duck Costume and Toddler Big Bird Costumes for you to view! A funny story about Lil’ Duck: he now “introduces” his yellow stuffed duck to strangers while out and about – well he is quite particular about informing the person that “This is Ducky. She is NOT Big Bird!” Makes you wonder if Lil’ Duck and Ducky had a “conversation” regarding this embarrassing introduction mix up… Read more

1. Garden salad
2. Order pizza and have it delivered pool-side. Have it delivered for the time you would like everyone to eat. It will be a hit and easy for you.
3. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches (if there is no allergy concerns, of course).
4. Fruit kabobs
5. Goldfish crackers
6. Chips
7. Trail mix of some kind
8. Dried fruit (raisins, bananas, apple chips, pineapple, mango, etc) – SuperTarget has many varieties.
9. Animal crackers
10. Ritz bits sandwiches with cheese or peanut butter filling.
11. Cold pasta salad (kept properly chilled, of course).
12. Fruit salad (also chilled).
13. Veggie tray (be sure to keep any dips chilled, of course).

Be sure to also check out all of our photo birthday invitations for your party…