InvitationBox.com Personalized Stationary For Kids

Yazan: CanCan | 11 July 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Jojo, Mom stuff, Reviews

Jojo is in a major “reading and writing” phase. His number one wish is for things like paper or a desk.
He won a cell phone and said, “This is what I needed FOR MY OFFICE!”
He is 6.
Anyway, Jojo was THRILLED to get some Personalized Folded Thank You Notes from InvitationBox.com.
The art of writing a thank you note [...]

Lao Experiences Cooking School, Vientiane, Laos

Yazan: CanCan | 14 May 2011 | 2 Comments
Categories: Eating, Jojo, Laos, Teaching kids different cultures, Travel with children, Videos

Laos is a fantastic place to visit. Places like Bangkok or Chiang Mai, Thailand, Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam have their charms but are undeniably saturated with western influence.
Even after 9 years in Laos, I can still say that it is relatively “off the map”. In Luang Prabang, in Pakse, and yes, even [...]

Kid-Made Gifts For Mom: Red Toolbox Carpentry Tools

Yazan: CanCan | 07 May 2011 | 2 Comments
Categories: Educational products, Favorite Things, Jojo, Reviews

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and this year, kids can give mom a gift that lasts longer than macaroni and glue.
Red Toolbox makes a line of carpentry of tools ergonomically designed to fit a child’s grip as well as original carpentry kits that kids and parents can create together.
You know how we always [...]

Wat Phousi Temple, Luang Prabang Laos With Kids

Yazan: CanCan | 02 May 2011 | 2 Comments
Categories: CanCan, Deaky Deke, Jojo, Laos, Luang Prabang, Pictures, Teaching kids different cultures, Travel with children

I first went to Luang Prabang, Laos in 2004. I think I went twice, once in December 2004 and again in April 2005. Both times, Jojo was a teeny tiny baby.
Last weekend I went back, now as a mother of two rowdy boys, and I think I can chalk it up as one of the [...]

“Leave to See” Music Video

Yazan: CanCan | 20 March 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Jojo, Videos

Jojo decided that he wants to be an actor (he DID want to be president, but then he found out actors make more money. And with money, you can buy ANY FOOD YOU WANT.)
Today we made a music video for Nashville-based recording artist Trent Dabbs.

Jojo has a great capacity for silliness but he sure does [...]

Childhood Aspirations

Yazan: CanCan | 13 March 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Jojo

Jojo: When I am grown up, I want to be a President. Of the United States.
Me: What do you want to do when you are a President?
Jojo: When you are President, you can eat any food.
Me: You know, the people in movies, actors? They have more money than the president.
Jojo: Really?
Me: Yeah, they can buy [...]

Behavior Charts for Kids

Yazan: CanCan | 08 March 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Jojo, Mom stuff

I have never been much for goal setting and that kind of thing, but at school, Jojo is on a “behavior plan” in which his teacher created a list of prompts to help him make wise choices.
It is kind of like a flow chart of choices, and he has really responded well. There is some [...]

Nickelodeon Arts and Crafts

Yazan: CanCan | 27 February 2011 | 1 Comment
Categories: Jojo, Travel with children

Every afternoon on our seven day journey with Norwegian Cruise Lines, we had the option of joining in Nickelodeon Arts and Crafts.
We went on every day except one.
We colored a SpongeBob bandana with fabric markers:
We colored a SpongeBob t-shirt with fabric markers.
SpongeBob and Dora canvas tote bags:

A cardboard color-your-own photo frame: And [...]

Slime Time Live: Nickelodeon All Access

Yazan: CanCan | 26 February 2011 | No Comments
Categories: Jojo, Travel with children

Ever since its inception, Nickelodeon has been synonymous with SLIME.
Naturally, on the Nickelodeon All Access Cruise, slimings occur daily.
Children and adults are chosen to participate based on their level of wild and craziness when the game leader says, “WHO WANTS TO PLAY???”
Jojo figured out the formula and got to go on stage TWICE in one [...]

My First Time Slimed: A Beginner’s Guide

Yazan: CanCan | 24 February 2011 | 2 Comments
Categories: Jojo, Travel with children

I had a special shared experience with my 6-year-old son Jojo. Both of us got slimed for the first time, together.
We didn’t know what to expect when we stepped into the Slimulator on the Nickelodeon All Access Cruise. But now that we have lived it, I can tell you what you need to know.
Pre-sliming, seated [...]