Adventures in Math

Want to further your 1st-4th grader's interest in math and don't know how to engage them with the difficult to master concepts? Author Cindy Newschwander has developed a series of books named the Sir Cumference series. These wonderful books are in the vein of King Arthur but the themes are math and geometry related all designed to make learning math concepts a breeze. You can find them at http://www.amazon.com/

Edible Art

Now is the time for baking and decorating those delicious goodies. And what a better way to have team work in the kitchen than to get your Hip Hooligans to bake with you? Kuhn Rikon makes wonderful decorating tools that are excellent for children to use and helps them exact their art. Check out these fabulous cookie and cupcake decorating sets for $24.00. You can find them that http://www.surletable.com/. Pair it with our favorite cupcake book, "Hello; Cupcake" (http://www.amazon.com/) and you have a fabulous holiday gift!

Tervis Tumblers

This blog-worthy item isn't necessarily only for kids but they sure are a lifesaver when you have them. Tervis Tumblers (http://www.turvistumblers.com/) are double walled plastic cups that keep liquids cold or warm for a long time and then best news is that they don't leave rings on any of your furniture because the cups don't sweat. They can be custom-ordered with hundreds of designs including designs for kids and can come with lids and straws to avoid spills. I LOVE mine and wont drink out of traditional classes anymore. Plus, they come with a warranty that can't be beaten.

Free On the Road Fun

With the holidays quickly approaching, many of us will hit the road for a long car trip. If you are looking for a fun and free way to keep you kids entertained, go no further than http://www.momsminivan.com/. On this site, you can print out fun games like car bingo, tic-tac-toe and a car scavenger hunt... hours worth of enterainment. This site offers a lot of great insight on how to keep your little ones entertained without having them watch hours of videos.

Eco Purse

Many of use who have little girls soon notice their fascination with purses. While trolling around a resale shop, I stumbled across this adorable Eco Snoopers Purse for your little Hip Hooligan. Each character comes with an environmental message/ story and the best thing is that kids can wear them three ways. The strap is adjustable for little shoulders or they can wrap it around their waist or attach it to a belt. I found mine for under $12.00 and they are for sale at http://www.ebay.com/. Don't have a little girl? No worries there are boy characters as well!