Hawaii Kai Moms: 2009-11-29

Saturday, December 5, 2009

OVERPARENTING DOWNSIDES

Prevents child resilience.
Children don't learn to take responsibility.
Children display a lack of creativity and resourcefulness.

Websites To Check Out

www.grandinroad.com
www.americanstationary.com
www.anamericancraftsman.com
www.whiteflowerfarm.com
www.kohls.com
www.globaltable.com
www.cubemarketplace.com
www.salts.com
www.minted.com
www.redenvelope.com
www.kissmybunt.com
www.charlestoncrepecompany.com
www.hannahbananabread.com
www.bellacuccina.com
www.delight.com
These websites above are great websites for hostess gifts.
www.subwayfreshbuzz.com

CD and DVD

Best of Chanticleer CD and FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS WITH CHANTICLEER Dvd.

Friday, December 4, 2009

STERLINGS 2nd BIRTHDAY BASH

Please dont forget to RSVP for his bday by December 7th Monday.
You can click onto last weeks dates for info of all the details.

Comedy Movie

Check out this movie coming out on December 11th called SLAMMIN SALMON. Its about a heavyweight champ who turns to owning a restaurant.

Menopause Symptoms

Irregular periods
Vaginal dryness
Hot flashes
Night sweats
difficulty sleeping
mood swings
thinning hair

www.todaymoms.com with a toy expert. And then check out all the Holiday Gift Guides with Bobbis Buzz on 12/3/09 www.todayshow.com and check out this online fun game to put yourself to star in your favorite movies. And a glass slipper to drink your champagne out of. A great necklace by Dior that also has you lip gloss in it.

Bored over break with older kids?

Get them to produce a public service announcement that is no longer than 27 seconds by March 1st, 2010.

Books

Kids Books:
THE MONSTER IN THE BUBBLE by Andi Green
THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER by Glenn Beck
WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON by Grace Lin

Adults:
NIGELLA CHRISTMAS by Nigella Lawson
WHATS UP WITH YOUR HANDSHAKE by Mark Jeffries
PATSYS COOKBOOK by Nancy Sinatra and Chef Sal
OBAMANOMICS by Timothy Carney also writes http://www.realclearmarkets.com/
THE WAR AFTER ARMEGEDDON by Ralph Peters
GREEN HELL by Steve Milloy
THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER by Glenn Beck
SANDS OF LANAKAI by Bob Hogue
JAMIE'S FOOD REVOLUTION by Jamie Oliver
THE SEVEN RAYS by Jessica Bendinger who also wrote scenes for the movie sequel SEX IN THE CITY and other movies such as BRING IT ON and lots of other movies.

Help support our local libraries.

www.friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org. Now more than ever they need our help. And they always provide us with free books and cds and movies too!

Poinsettias for peace!

Domestic Violence Clearing House needs our help. Buy some plants that are 12 dollars each on Saturday at Elks Lodge from 9am to noon and or at Blaisdell Galleria. Or call 447-3534 for more info.
www.stoptheviolence.org

Added a second show!

Elton John on january 9th at the Blaisdell.

Do you remember the old ska band?

English Beat is performing at Pipeline on Saturday December 5th at 730pm.

Fashion Show

Indashio Fashion Show Dressed to the 9's on Saturday December 5th at 8pm and for tickets call 636-9568.

Be sure and watch Sunrise to get prizes!

www.hawaiinewsnow.com and all month they are giving great prizes. Today they gave away tickets to see Willie K. which are a 100.00 value.

Honolulu City Lights

Honolulu Hale is having a huge celebration with lots of food and fun downtown. It all kicks off at 4pm on Saturday December 5th.
And if you just are not going to be a part of the crowd. You can catch it on Wed. December 16th at 630pm on KGMB.

Are you looking for a unique xmas gift?

Go to Thomas Square on Sat and Sun this weekend to buy those Hawaiiana products that you can't find in the mall.

Xterra Trail Run

December 6th Sunday at Kualoa Ranch at 9am. There is still time to register tomorrow Saturday December 5th from 10 am to 6pm on Beachwalk St. and or call 1-877-xterra-1 for more info.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

2009 Google Searches

Fastest Rising
Twitter
Michael Jackson
Facebook
HULU
HI5

News:
Swine Flu
Susan Boyle
Jon and Kate
Adam Lambert
Rihanna

Images:
Lady Gaga
New Moon
Michael Jackson
Megan Fox
Selena Gomez

Recipe Searches
Chli
Meatloaf
Cheesecake
Banana Bread
Pancake

Cyber Monday Searches
Zhu Zhu Pets
Amercian Girl
Ipod touch
Nintendo DS

iphones and apps

If you have one of these, then get the app for the coupons on the go for your mobile phone. www.getyowza.com .

Shopping Tips

Come up with a plan.
Have model numbers.
Bring sizes along with you.
Know the colors people like.
Know the layout of the mall.
Have coupons on hand.

Top 3 Things We Care About:
Apparel
Toys and Electronics
Pricing

Hottest Websites for donations and or info.

www.ncadv.org
www.gamesforheroes.com
www.pets911.com
www.nationalurniturebank.org
www.biggovernment.com
www.buckneronbusiness.com
www.detours.us.com
www.earth911.com/electronics
www.donatemydress.org
www.soles4souls.org
www.mhopus.org

Hottest New Disney Movie

Look out for THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG on December 11th, 2009.

Hottest Toy of the Year

Look out Tickle Me Elmo and all those other trends. ZHU ZHU is the hottest toy that is selling out like crazy. All it is is a toy robotic hamster that cruises down tubes. Its cheap too.

Books This Week

SHOPTIMISM by Lee Eisenberg
THE VIAGRA DIARIES by Barbara Rose Brooker
BROTHER WEST LIVING AND LOVING OUT LOUD by Cornel West with David Ritz

Tips to stop weight gain

Go to the gym
Keep away from the punch because it has so much sugar
Eat a yogurt before you go to the party
Leave the party early
No bread and candy
Eat a high fiber and high in protein snack before the party
Water down your alcoholic beverage
Take the stairs and or go the long way

Study Shows......

You will spoil your child if you give him everything that your child wants for Christmas. Remember to give him only a couple of nice gifts. Please keep it in perspective. It is a time of giving. Maybe find other ways to show your young one the gift of giving.

Hawaii Kai Moms