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Back!

Well, some may have noticed that Happy Healthy Families has been quiet the past week ....no new posts, etc. I am back today with the sad news that I lost a brother very suddenly and unexpectedly ...it has been a difficult sad time.
But I am getting back into my blogging mode, albeit slowly, and hopefully will be back into the swing of everything next week. I will be catching up on giveaways, reviews that have been back kind of put on the back burner, so I hope everyone will continue to check in!

Enjoy today...and give those you love an extra hug!

More Fun Kid's Music--Giveaway!!

I have another fun, educational and "get dancing" kind of CD to share and giveaway! The album, "Mister Felipe-- Cruzando El Border" brings wonderful bilingual music for kids to sing along with, dance to, and laugh with.

Mister Felipe is actually Philip Handmaker, a Spanish and Music teacher living in Taos, a town in northern New Mexico. Growing up in New Mexico, he heard a lot of Spanish on the playground, and he studied the language in high school and college. After getting a master's degree in Applied Linguistics and teaching bilingually in Arlington, Virginia for several years, he at last moved back to Nuevo México, where he is combining his lifelong passions of music, language, and teaching.

In his album, Handmaker combines English and Spanish, and my kids love it, which makes me very happy as I know that right now my munchkin boys are like sponges soaking up whatever educational resources that I can provide them. When they listen, sing and dance around as they are actually learning Spanish words, months, numbers and even the alphabet, it is awesome.

Mr. Felipe has a great website where not only can you hear the songs, read lyrics kids can learn about different instruments, print out fun coloring pages, and check out fun examples of Spanglish that visitors send in.

There are cute silly songs like the ¡Fuera, Perro... all about a very mischievous dog ( my 4 year old's favorite!), and Vamos Afuera which is about two friends, one who wants to play outside and another who's worried about getting dirty and prefers indoors. Muévete is a reggaeton song that gets kids dancing as they learn the parts of the body. Me Gustan los Animales is all about animals on a farm. And there are fun sing along songs that teach kids the months of the year, numbers and teh alphabet.

To Win a Signed Copy of Mister Felipe-- Cruzando El Border--

Visit Mr. Felipe's website, and leave me a comment lettng me know which song is your favorite!

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This contest will end April 22nd, 11:59 EST.

Tie Buddies Review and Giveaway

I have avoided the "tying shoes" routine with my 4 year old by buying him shoes with the velcro straps, and slip on shoes. But I knew at some point I really needed to face the challenge of teaching him to tie his shoes. But I am pretty good at putting off the things I dread....kwim?

But thanks to Tie Buddies, I am so proud to announce that my little guy is now an accomplished shoe-lace tier, and it was easy, painless and fun!

Tie Buddies® is a mom-invented product by a mom that really wanted to give her daughter independence and build her confidence. Using the Tie Buddies eliminates all the confusing loops where laces need to pass through. Tie Buddies also uses a story method method based on characters shown on the Tie Buddies themselves.

My 4 year old got the very cool race car tie buddies, and we couldn't wait to get started trying them out. But first we actually had to go shopping and buy a pair of new shoes with laces--yep, he had none!

But it was worth the shopping trip. My little man is so happy and proud that he can now tie his shoes-- and I am delighted.

To Win A Pair Of Tie Buddies (Winner's Choice of Style):

Visit Tie Buddies, and look at their selection. Leave me a comment letting me know which style you'd like to try. Comments must have a valid email address for contact purposes.

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Contest is open to US Residents only

Contest will end Monday April 20th, 11;59 EST.

Thank you to Tie Buddies and the Family Review Network for this opportunity.

Redraw Winner For American Heroes CD!!

I have drawn a new winner for the American Heroes CD as my first winner did not respond.

So here it is:

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2009-04-03 17:20:11 UTC

And number 13 is: Abby who wrote, "I would so love to win this as my girls love to listen to stories like this as they are trying to fall asleep. My fave would be Milton Hershey he is such a hero ;)"

Congratulations Abby!!

Please watch for my email....winners have 3 days to respond or another winner is drawn!

Funky Kidz CD Winner!!