Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Savings and All the year through!

Good Afternoon,

 

If you're anything like me, you've left Thanksgiving preparations undone up to the last minute.

 

But don't despair. It isn't too late for you to get some help from Dine Without Whine:

 

http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=7266&i=l0

 

Try it now for a penny and you'll get a complimentary copy of "Thanksgiving Planned For You" and "Christmas Planner for You". These are definite lifesavers!

 

Go here to read what other Moms have to say about Dine Without Whine, and to try it out yourself for a mere penny:

 

http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=7266&i=l0

 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

 

~Mandu

Aspiring WAHM, Wife and Blogger

http://www.emdiau.com  

 

PS: Your penny trial includes one week's meal plans, a grocery shopping list, and all the bonuses. And if you don't like it, you can cancel your membership any time - but can keep everything, just for giving it a chance:

 

http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=7266&i=l0

 

 

 

4 Old Navy Coupons, 1 per week

Would you prefer to shop a little throughout the holiday season rather than face the throngs of people on Black Friday? If Old Navy is on your list of favorite places to shop, here are 4 weekly coupons you can use no matter when you want to shop before Christmas.

Avoid the Black Friday Rush With Build a Bear Coupon!

Since Black Friday is right around the corner, I thought I’d pass this along for those of you who like to avoid the rush. Have you been thinking about giving a Build-A-Bear item to someone special? If so, here is a coupon you can use to get $5 off a $25 or more purchase.

 

Thanksgiving Table Crafts

Thanksgiving Table Crafts

by Chris on November 20, 2009

Here are some super easy and fun ways to get kids involved in the Thanksgiving feast.

I like to “assign” these table decorations to the kids while I’m working on dinner to keep them busy.  It makes them feel like they had a part in the preparations and keeps them busy while I cook.

These would also work well if you’re planning a school or scout dinner with a group of kids!

Handprint Turkey Placemat

This method requires some adult help — Use paint or washable stamp pads for this project, and what ever kind of paper that is appropriate for the paint. Paint your child’s palm and thumb brown. Then paint each finger a different color and press their hand onto a piece of paper. Add a beak, gobbler, eye ( a wiggly glue on eye is great), and feet.  This makes a cute front page for a card or you can cover is with contact paper or laminate it to make a great Thanksgiving Dinner Placemat.

You can also have the kids trace around their hands onto a large piece of construstion paper.  After tracing, color the turkey and create a background for him on the placemat.  This is usually the way we do it on Thanksgiving day!

Easy Bead Napkin Rings

These are super easy!  Cut a chenille stem to about 6 inches.  Thread some pony beads onto the chenille to make any kind of pattern you choose.  When you’re done putting on the beads, bend the chenille into a ring and twist the ends together.  Now you can use it for a napkin ring at dinner!

 

If you enjoy doing these awesome crafts,  like I do with my kids then I encourage you to check out this book of crafts below  by Chris.

So much fun, So easy and the memories will last a lifetime.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Good Morning,
Starting on the 15th of December EMDIAU Monthly Times will become a BiMonthly Newsletter and you will also receive your first issue of our bimonthly newsletter on that day as well.  I will be giving out FREE Ebooks for brand new newsletter subscribers for that day as well so mark your calendars and stay tuned  for a new look to EMDIAU's Monthly Times as well. Thanks for being my subscribers. You are the best;-).

Happy Holidays!

~Mandu
Aspiring WAHM, Wife and Blogger
http://www.emdiau.com/

Native American Craft

Simple Indian Headband Craft


by Chris on November 12, 2009



Okay, I know that this one isn’t exactly unique, but could we really have Thanksgiving without doing some kind of American Indian craft? This one is super simple, and the kids love wearing them… even my oldest gets into making headbands!



Indian Headband

There are so many variations on this project, but kids love just any type of head band. You can omit the feathers altogether and use construction paper cut into feather shapes, you can use glitter, sequins, etc. to embellish the headbands, you can go hog-wild and create a chief’s head dress. It all depends on how much work you want to do for a project that they will probably tear up before the day is through. Keep in mind that this is a good opportunity to talk to your children about the role that Indians played in the first Thanksgiving.



What You’ll Need:



Brown construction paper

Stapler



Glue

Feathers

Markers



What To Do:





1. Cut the brown paper into strips for the head band. Decorate the strips of paper with American Indian markings (optional).



2. Measure your child’s head for fit and staple it in place.



3. Glue feathers onto the band so that they stick up.



Very easy kid Thanksgiving craft idea! If you’re on a budget this year — like so many of us are — just use scrap construction pieces and cut out your own feathers!

Become a Savvy Consumer While Teaching Children about Money

Good Morning,
I am sure we are all trying to save money any which way we can this holiday season, but the actually concept of saving money is what children may/may not have grasped yet, as well as some adults. So take the time today to browse this post about saving money and how this can impact your life as well.
Sincerely,
~Mandu
Aspiring WAHM, Wife and Blogger
http://www.emdiau.com/
**********************************************************

Money; something we never seem to have enough of. As parents, one wish we have for our children is that they won’t have to struggle financially when they grow up. Two ways to assist in their financial stability is to help them learn good money management skills & teach them by example. Today we have two resources to help you do this.

It’s never too early to start teaching children about money and saving. The sooner kids learn these important skills, the better money managers they’ll become. Here are 17 things that you can teach your preschooler about money.

The second resource is a guide to becoming a more savvy consumer. It covers all the areas you may have questions about from banking, credit, health care, housing, employment and more. It talks about avoiding scams, finding the best deals, where to turn for assistance and more. The guide is 182 pages of facts to help you save money in many aspects of life.

Happy Veteran's Day!

 and  Have a Happy

I am a US ARMY Veteran and served in Kitzingen, Germany in the 3rd Infantry Division in the early 90's as an Administrative Assistant, so honor your soldiers and Veterans today. Some have given their lives fighting for our country and unfortunately, some have died right here on American soil at the hands of a civilian or otherwise. So Thank a Veteran Today;).

Sincerely,
Mandu
US ARMY Veteran
Aspiring WAHM, Wife and Blogger
http://www.emdiau.com

The New Year Will Be here soon...Are you ready?

 As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about the New Year. What better way to do this than with a free 2010 calendar. Get a jumpstart on next years plans as well as a few giggles by requesting your cartoon filled calendar today. Don’t need a calendar for yourself? Grab one for a quick present when unexpected gift giving occasions arise during the year.

*Brought to you by EMDIAU and provided by BlogEnergizer

Read Your Heart Out for FREE

I recently found out that Barnes & Nobles offers free ebooks. Ok so you’re probably thinking “I’ve heard that one before, they are really old books or something you won’t normally read anyhow” Right? So did I but was pleasantly surprised to see authors like James Patterson and titles from Harlequin Romance. Of course you’ll also find classics like David Copperfield, great for children! You have to use their eReader though, they work on the iPhone/iPod Touch, Blacberry, Windows and Mac. Check out the titles yourself.

Sugar Craving Madness

Are you sugar conscious or trying to cut back? Here’s a great recipe booklet for you! All the recipes were created by Celebrity Chef Art Smith and use artificial sweeteners. The watermelon sorbet is a cinch to make and wait until you see the berry trifle! I may make it to go with my turkey salad. Mmmm…




You can grab your copy here.

Holiday Craft: Easy Elegant Fall Centerpiece

Good Morning,
Fall is upon us and this brings all of the colors of the rainbow in the fallen leaves as well as an array of root vegetables **YUM**. So today I am sharing a craft for this holiday season. Enjoy!

Sincerely,
~Mandu
Aspiring WAHM, Wife and Blogger
WAH Resource Specialist
http://www.emdiau.com/
******************************************
Easy Elegant Fall Centerpiece


by Chris on November 2, 2009



You won’t believe how easy it is to create this Fall centerpiece. Even little kids can do this one plus it can also work really well for older kids, scouting, church groups, and classrooms.



It looks great on a holiday table or as an Autumn decoration around the house, and it’s made of mostly recycled materials!



You’ll Need:

Sturdy paper plate

Paint (Fall colors)

Scissors

Three toilet paper tubes (or paper towel tube cut into three)

Yellow tissue paper

Glue

A sponge

Fall colored ribbon

Pinecones

Silk or real fall leaves

Raffia

What to Do:

1. Cut the toilet paper tubes so that they are in three graduated sizes. Refer to the picture if you don’t know what I mean.



2. Sponge paint the toilet paper tubes and both sides of the paper plate. In order to sponge paint, just dip the sponge into the paint and tap it onto the surface you’re painting. In the example, I used orange, brown, and green paint and tapped the colors onto the tubes and the plate. Let the paint dry completely before you continue.



3. Gather the three painted toilet tubes together on a flat surface and glue them together to that they look like three pillar candles. Cut three large squares of yellow tissue paper. Push one square into each tube so that it sticks out of the top and mimicks a candle flame.



4. Tie a ribbon around all three of the “candles” and then glue them onto the center of the paper plate. Let dry.



5. Glue pieces of raffia and silk leaves around the “candles.” You can use as many or as few as you want to fill out the plate. Your last step is to glue on the pinecones.



That’s it.



NOTE: If you’re working with older kids, consider using hot glue to make this project go a little faster. Another alternative is to use glue dots… that’s what I used on this project.

You can also access this beautiful craft here at :  http://www.kidcraftsmagazine.com/holidays/easy-elegant-fall-centerpiece