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Like strawberries and cheesecake. They were simply made for each other. Your kids will most certainly have a blast playing in the mud. Plus, you will get to relax and look forward to a good night’s sleep.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPrepare to get muddy!\u003C\/h2\u003EI once made the mistake of sending my son outside to play in the yard with no direction or preparation. Next thing I knew, he was in the house, sopping wet and covered in mud! Seriously, what did I think would happen?! Now, I know a little preparation goes a long way. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFirst, I established the rule that muddy clothes stay outside. Second, I put a bucket of warm, clean water with a towel just outside the back door so he can dip his feet and dry them off before coming inside. Or, while he is playing, I will lay the hose in the sun to warm the water. When he’s done, I can hose him off with warm water before coming inside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UpHGNQ99fN8\/VydUN59kneI\/AAAAAAAAErc\/_WrqDSGIeRQN7GzVrudbbHaAaQYxJr9yQCLcB\/s1600\/DSC_0840.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mud Play for Kids\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-UpHGNQ99fN8\/VydUN59kneI\/AAAAAAAAErc\/_WrqDSGIeRQN7GzVrudbbHaAaQYxJr9yQCLcB\/s640\/DSC_0840.JPG\" title=\"5 Tips from a Muddy Mom\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELess is more!\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMud play is an open ended activity. So naturally, open ended toys are the best compliment. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOpen ended play is play with no particular direction or formula. It is driven only by the child’s imagination. Give your kiddo some toys for digging in the mud and watch him create a whole new world around characters and events that exist only in his imagination. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHere’s a list of open ended toys that are great for mud play:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E● Sticks, rocks, leaves, feathers, and other found materials\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E● Trucks, cars, and toy construction equipment (excavators and dump trucks are our favorites)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E● Animals, dinosaurs, or people figures (figurines with no moving parts work best)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E● Small or play sized tools like trowels, rakes, sifting screens, and buckets\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETruly, the best way to play in the mud is with a friend. My son (who is rarely engaged in one thing for more than 10 minutes at a time) played in the mud for 2 hours with his friend. So, invite a mom friend over, put your kids in the mud, get some coffee and enjoy the freedom!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wiNzab9iKqE\/VydUNv9SWaI\/AAAAAAAAErY\/YkRx2SF8bqcFypUIT3DbH0vGchwgVznvwCLcB\/s1600\/DSC_0908.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mud Play for Kids Without a Yard\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wiNzab9iKqE\/VydUNv9SWaI\/AAAAAAAAErY\/YkRx2SF8bqcFypUIT3DbH0vGchwgVznvwCLcB\/s640\/DSC_0908.JPG\" title=\"DIY Mud Play for Kids\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENo yard? No problem!\u003C\/h2\u003EIf you are an apartment dweller or don’t have space in your yard for a mud pit, don’t worry! Fill a large shallow container (think underbed bin) with play sand. I bought some from a hardware store for $4.50 for 50 pounds and used a quarter of that to fill up half of our water table. Sand cleans up a lot easier than regular mud and doesn’t stain. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFill the bin about ¼ to ⅓ full of sand. Then get the sand thoroughly wet, but stop before there is standing water. If you’re really limited on outside space, you can even put a drop cloth or beach towel down on a hard floor surface and let them play inside. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jfmn1fepjIA\/VydaTTL52lI\/AAAAAAAAEr4\/HMjj8I-bn9IhtDlKL3Fr4Jefz73YnsprwCLcB\/s1600\/mud-mom-collage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mud Play with Kids\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jfmn1fepjIA\/VydaTTL52lI\/AAAAAAAAEr4\/HMjj8I-bn9IhtDlKL3Fr4Jefz73YnsprwCLcB\/s640\/mud-mom-collage.jpg\" title=\"5 Tips from a Muddy Mom\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELet them play and don’t worry!\u003C\/h2\u003EIt has been shown that playing outside, and specifically in the mud, helps your child’s immune system and overall health. \u0026nbsp;Basically, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2009\/01\/27\/health\/27brod.html?_r=2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea little dirt is good for you\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBabies and kids are constantly exploring the world around them. Babies know instinctively that introducing new things to their system helps build their immune systems. They are programming their bodies to know the difference between good and bad inputs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo if your little one takes an experimental taste of the mud, don’t be alarmed! It’s natural and even healthy. Normal kids up to 3 years old eat up to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/(link to: http:\/\/www.aboutkidshealth.ca\/En\/News\/NewsAndFeatures\/Pages\/The-hazards-and-benefits-of-eating-dirt.aspx)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E500 milligrams of dirt each day\u003C\/a\u003E, about the same weight as two pennies. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EUse the teachable moments!\u003C\/h2\u003EMy son doesn’t like to be dirty, but he loves to play in the mud (he’s 3, there is no logical explanation). So, I like to use our mud sessions to show him it’s ok to get your hands dirty sometimes and to work hard. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHe loves to practice digging with his shovel, and I love to encourage him to work hard to achieve his goals. Sometimes it’s just filling up the dump truck; sometimes he wants to dig a swimming pool. Using this time to encourage him to persevere even when it’s hard (shoveling wet dirt is really hard work!) can foster a strong work ethic and remove the fear barrier of getting dirty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y7pzeL4DYQI\/VydUNwLGpbI\/AAAAAAAAErg\/u38nw5LYhNgCe0G9T03pSjKM8YvwymUHQCLcB\/s1600\/DSC_0852.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mud Play for Kids\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-y7pzeL4DYQI\/VydUNwLGpbI\/AAAAAAAAErg\/u38nw5LYhNgCe0G9T03pSjKM8YvwymUHQCLcB\/s640\/DSC_0852.JPG\" title=\"5 Tips from a Muddy Mom\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHappy Mudding!\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAbout The Post Author\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EHannah is the wife to her very own viking and mom to two happy vikings. Together they live in Montana on their own little slice of valhalla. She owns and writes at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/happyvikings.net\/\"\u003Ehappyvikings.net\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;about family, simple and frugal living, and DIY projects for beginners. \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5157767173347640862\/posts\/default\/3786418081306633676"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5157767173347640862\/posts\/default\/3786418081306633676"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.petitmail.ca\/2016\/05\/5-tips-from-muddy-mom.html","title":"5 Tips From A Muddy Mom"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alison Butler"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/111083423975446563082"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/-oKWg0ipOpxg\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAC6Q\/OxLZHRconbM\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PRf4CWkHdMc\/VydTtt3D2XI\/AAAAAAAAErU\/bT84-KH_JN4x3J8DXLFoa1vu4NA83EBagCLcB\/s72-c\/5-tips-muddy-mom.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157767173347640862.post-440884308198626563"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-01T06:00:00.000-02:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-01T11:21:55.431-02:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Connection"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Parenting"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"5 Easy Indoor Camping Play Activities"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"This month, our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www\/petitmail.bigcartel.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPetit Mail\u003C\/a\u003E story card is all about camping. \u0026nbsp;My ideas and inspiration for this month's theme involve spending time together as a family (indoors OR outdoors) AND finding new ways to explore nature. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's still a little cold here for outdoor camping, so I wanted to share some of our activities this month that compliment the camping theme but can be enjoyed at home at any time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_sCm_I_3DsQ\/Vx_xXLHtASI\/AAAAAAAAEps\/vD7Be-vYr-AHWtphYq_TOgCenN1OK_9BACLcB\/s1600\/camping-play.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"5 Easy Indoor Camping Play Activities\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_sCm_I_3DsQ\/Vx_xXLHtASI\/AAAAAAAAEps\/vD7Be-vYr-AHWtphYq_TOgCenN1OK_9BACLcB\/s640\/camping-play.jpg\" title=\"Inspiration for Indoor Camping with Kids\" width=\"456\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIndoor Camping Play With Kids\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Visit the Library to find Books about Camping and Nature\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Grab a Sleeping bag and Pillow for a living room campout (even if it's just for the afternoon on a rainy day)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Make an Indoor Pretend-Play Campfire Together\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Make Indoor S'mores in the Oven\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eBzUudnhORQ\/VwQzvSEKhCI\/AAAAAAAAElY\/te5MmQRlvgkF8IiWGGA6WLBgvurRHJy9g\/s1600\/photo+1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Superhero DIY\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eBzUudnhORQ\/VwQzvSEKhCI\/AAAAAAAAElY\/te5MmQRlvgkF8IiWGGA6WLBgvurRHJy9g\/s640\/photo+1.JPG\" title=\"Superhero Pretend Play\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHere is my list of \u003Cb\u003E3 Benefits of Superhero Pretend Play\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;Confidence Building\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen children role play being good citizens (like \"saving the day\" as a superhero), it builds confidence in their own abilities. \u0026nbsp;You can support this by giving your child specific compliments about his or her skills - \"it was very kind of you to think of others first\".\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Self-Esteem Building\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHave your child think up his or her own\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ESUPERPOWER\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlay a game that gets your child focusing on skills or tasks that focus on his or her own strengths. \u0026nbsp;Ask \"what makes you GREAT\" \"What can you do really well?\". \u0026nbsp;Use the answers to brainstorm some Superhero identities together. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Creativity\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESuperhero dramatic play allows your child to express his or her creativity. \u0026nbsp;Need some ideas? \u0026nbsp;Have her make her own mask, cape or costume using items you have around the house. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-u4-sCCzjaew\/VvxRTZaCqgI\/AAAAAAAAEio\/Gmk8L9f6RVQAZi3Miz7T6lRkVskMn2J7g\/s1600\/IMG_5700.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DIY Superhero Mask Template\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-u4-sCCzjaew\/VvxRTZaCqgI\/AAAAAAAAEio\/Gmk8L9f6RVQAZi3Miz7T6lRkVskMn2J7g\/s640\/IMG_5700.jpg\" title=\"Free Printable Superhero Mask\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBonus Superhero Mask Template\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAs a bonus, I have created a free printable \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bpHmsD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esuperhero mask template\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, available to all Petit Mail newsletter subscribers. \u0026nbsp; Download the template, and print the mask as many times as you would like. \u0026nbsp;Littles can color and decorate their own mask to match their superpowers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--bluy5rlQ6c\/VwPE4yt_drI\/AAAAAAAAEkE\/j1tdQ32F4Cg5IIGN8kVjGBfjixkIqYXMg\/s1600\/super-hero-pretend-play.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Benefits of Superhero Pretend Play\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--bluy5rlQ6c\/VwPE4yt_drI\/AAAAAAAAEkE\/j1tdQ32F4Cg5IIGN8kVjGBfjixkIqYXMg\/s640\/super-hero-pretend-play.jpg\" title=\"Superhero DIY\" width=\"456\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELove these ideas? \u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;Don't forget to sign up for the Petit Mail \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bpHmsD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enewsletter\u003C\/a\u003E to gain access to your printable mask template today, and find more tips and inspiration on my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/petitmail\/superhero-ideas-petit-mail-olivia-the-superhero\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESuperhero Ideas\u003C\/a\u003E Pinterest board.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5157767173347640862\/posts\/default\/8093104477526194844"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5157767173347640862\/posts\/default\/8093104477526194844"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.petitmail.ca\/2016\/04\/3-benefits-of-superhero-pretend-play.html","title":"3 Benefits of Superhero Pretend Play"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alison Butler"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/111083423975446563082"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/-oKWg0ipOpxg\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAC6Q\/OxLZHRconbM\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-eBzUudnhORQ\/VwQzvSEKhCI\/AAAAAAAAElY\/te5MmQRlvgkF8IiWGGA6WLBgvurRHJy9g\/s72-c\/photo+1.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157767173347640862.post-7034564081379317707"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-14T19:27:00.001-02:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-03-14T19:56:55.767-02:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Connection"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Parenting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Subscription for Kids"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Top 5 Reasons to Choose Gift Subscriptions for Kids"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1Zs9Ei6-Y1w\/VucyWkK5UFI\/AAAAAAAAEgo\/bDErLRPdswgB2hyZRecnw_OQj0u2fnErg\/s1600\/top-5-subscriptions.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Top 5 Reasons to Choose Gift Subscriptions for Kids\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1Zs9Ei6-Y1w\/VucyWkK5UFI\/AAAAAAAAEgo\/bDErLRPdswgB2hyZRecnw_OQj0u2fnErg\/s1600\/top-5-subscriptions.jpg\" title=\"Subscription for Kids\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; text-align: left;\"\u003EI've been thinking lately about \u003Cb\u003Egift subscriptions\u003C\/b\u003E, and why they make the \u003Cb\u003Ebest gifts for kids\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EOur kids. They want our attention. They want us to spend time with them. They want to know we are there, close by, engaged with them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAs a full-time working outside the home mom, I feel like my time for \u003Cb\u003Epresence\u003C\/b\u003E is SO limited. That's part of the reason why I created \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPetit Mail\u003C\/a\u003E - a story card to read together, a link and ideas for easy activities we can do together. Sometimes it's hard to come up with activities on the spot - \u003Cb\u003Eit's a little easier with a helping hand\u003C\/b\u003E. Plus, snail mail is the MOST FUN. Don't you agree?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHere's a list of my \u003Cb\u003ETop 5 Reasons to Choose Gift Subscriptions for Kids\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EReason 1\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EGift subscriptions keep giving well past the initial \"open\". \u0026nbsp;It is the age-old \"gift that keeps on giving\" when something new and fun arrives in the mailbox each month.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EReason 2\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EKids LOVE to get mail. Mail with their name on it. Bright, colourful mail. \u0026nbsp;It can be a really joyful experience, especially the first time a subscription arrives.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EReason 3\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EDuring gift-giving times, especially during the holidays, there are SO. MANY. TOYS. Yes, the toys are exciting for a short period of time, but often lose their appeal quickly. Subscriptions do not add to the pile. \u0026nbsp;They offer something deeper. \u0026nbsp;See reason 4.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EReason 4\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESubscriptions spark learning and imagination in a fun way. They encourage creative play and quality time spent together as a family. \u003Cb\u003EThey are the perfect non-toy gift\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EReason 5\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESubscriptions offer you the ability to give the best gift of all - your presence. \u0026nbsp;Your presence while you read together each month and your presence in the parent-child activities your subscription provides.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-v8OWqKL-m4Y\/Vt8OzmDEDLI\/AAAAAAAAEgY\/4Qb71OBRzxsy3PjH-gr3laDpHgpmQPASA\/s1600\/IMG_5223.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Gift Subscription for Kids\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-v8OWqKL-m4Y\/Vt8OzmDEDLI\/AAAAAAAAEgY\/4Qb71OBRzxsy3PjH-gr3laDpHgpmQPASA\/s640\/IMG_5223.jpg\" title=\"Subscription for Kids\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI created\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPetit Mail Monthly Story Card Subscriptions for kids\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Efor all of the above reasons.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGive your child the perfect non-toy gift. Each month, your child will receive a fun letter via snail mail. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\"\u003EPetit Mail\u003C\/a\u003E provides something to look forward to receiving and encourages quality time together as a family. Some months include little extras, like stickers and other goodies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EHow Does Petit Mail work?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: inherit;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: inherit;\" \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOrder:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\"\u003EChoose\u003C\/a\u003E from Canadian, USA, or International subscriptions and from 3, 6 or 12 month options.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: inherit;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: inherit;\" \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EReceive:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Check the mailbox together regularly, talk \u0026amp; connect, explore your surroundings\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: inherit;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-family: inherit;\" \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERead \u0026amp; Play Together:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERead your story card \u0026amp; use the monthly adventure as inspiration for family time activities.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOliver's putting on a puppet show? You can too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EConnecting and spending time together through reading and play makes a perfect gift. \u0026nbsp;Your PRESENCE is the best present.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9_4AbzgXoaI\/VrjOfPmM8qI\/AAAAAAAAEdQ\/cnU7n8UwzIA-zh-yhkxB1Ir6gyWKL6Jpw\/s1600\/presence-present.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Gift for Presence\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9_4AbzgXoaI\/VrjOfPmM8qI\/AAAAAAAAEdQ\/cnU7n8UwzIA-zh-yhkxB1Ir6gyWKL6Jpw\/s640\/presence-present.jpg\" title=\"Presence is the Best Present\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5157767173347640862\/posts\/default\/7034564081379317707"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5157767173347640862\/posts\/default\/7034564081379317707"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.petitmail.ca\/2016\/03\/top-5-reasons-to-choose-gift.html","title":"Top 5 Reasons to Choose Gift Subscriptions for Kids"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alison Butler"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/111083423975446563082"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/-oKWg0ipOpxg\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAC6Q\/OxLZHRconbM\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1Zs9Ei6-Y1w\/VucyWkK5UFI\/AAAAAAAAEgo\/bDErLRPdswgB2hyZRecnw_OQj0u2fnErg\/s72-c\/top-5-subscriptions.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}}]}});