“Bingo!” is music to my ears, and I’m not talking about that silly song about Bingo the dog here. Even in the age of technology where everything can be done virtually online, there are still some things that are more engaging and fun to do with real people, in a real environment setting.

Just like bingo for example. I don’t play the game because I feel it’s my only gateway to being rich. I am not even addicted to it. I simply enjoy playing once in a blue moon. What really brings me to play it is how it can take my mind off things — being with these people of all ages, with their contagious excitement and a little bit of good nervousness waiting for your numbers to be called, and possibly being that lucky person to shout “BINGO!”. I just find it so refreshing to be with a group of friendly people, chit-chat over a few friendly rounds of bingo.. I consider it a bonus should I win,but if not, it’s not a big loss as the costs of the boards are not too high anyway. You can play several games for just $10, and who knows? It just might be your lucky day and you bring home a lot more than what you spent to enjoy yourself.

Sure there are other activities that can help take your mind off your worries, and I’m sure everyone has their own personal favorite or choice. Some would prefer cooking or dining out, travelling, photography, writing, playing online games, etc. And I admit, there are times like this that I prefer just sitting at home, grab some snacks and drinks, pop in a DVD, or play Gala Bingo or Foxy Bingo on my computer.

How about you? What are your favorite pastimes and what do you think about bingo games?

If you have a little girl in your life, chances are she loves playing with jewelry. Kids love playing around and putting on jewelry, pretending they are adults. If you are looking for some cute jewelry ideas for kids, look no further. Here you’ll find an array of great gift ideas for kids’ jewelry.

Costume Jewelry

Costume jewelry is a great gift to give children. It is inexpensive, so it doesn’t matter if a kid loses it or breaks it. Costume jewelry also comes in all sorts of weird and interesting designs, perfect for a budding young imagination. Little girls will love trying on fake gold rings and giant plastic bead necklaces. Plus, your little girl will be the envy of her class when she shows up wearing a beautiful costume pendant necklace.

Initial Jewelry

Initial jewelry is a type of jewelry that feature’s the wearer’s initials. This is a great gift for kids because if will make them feel special to be wearing their own initial. Some initial jewelry features only one initial, while others feature two or three. For example, if you have a little girl named Ellie, you could buy her a beautiful necklace with an E on it. Or, if her name is Ellie Amy Smith, for example, you could also get initial necklaces with an ES or EAS pendant. Initial jewelry is more than just necklaces; you can also order initial bracelets and initial earrings.

Initial jewelry is particularly great for children with non-traditional names. For instance, a girl named Anna can find lots of things that are personalized with her name, however, a girl named Glenycia cannot. The beautiful G pendant necklace would especially impress young Glenycia.

Resale Jewelry

Kids love resale jewelry. Perhaps the knowledge that an adult has once worn the jewelry they now have makes them feel more like a grown-up. Resale jewelry from garage sales or estate sales can be very cheap but it’s often harder to find something for kids. One place that you might not have thought of is at a consignment shop, where others have listed their jewelry for sale.

If you want your little girl to feel like a princess, resale jewelry, an initial necklace, or some costume jewelry will often do the trick.

On certain occasions, I admit to imagining that I have a glowing halo on top of my head, and that I have grown a pair of white, feathery wings.  Yes, call me crazy but I sometimes wish I were an angel who constantly keeps a close eye on my kid.  I guess it’s pretty safe to say that all moms, rich or poor, want only the best for their kids

It should come as no surprise then that I was only too ecstatic to have been introduced to Guard Insect Repellent lotion.  Our paths crossed for the first time at Sean’s birthday party.  He’s the son of my blogger friend Jade of MommaWannabe.  Guard Insect Repellent lotion happened to be one of the prizes given away during the games, and to say the least, my curiosity was piqued.
When I tried it on my daughter’s skin, what I liked right away was the way it smelled.  It had none of the repulsive insecticide-y scent which you commonly find in other insect repellents.  It had a pleasant powdery-fresh scent.

Another good thing about Guard is that it is DEET-free, so it won’t irritate your child’s delicate skin. Instead, it has Picardin, which is a natural insect repellent found in peppers.
If you’re a mom who wants to safely protect her kids from nasty insect bites, then Guard Insect Repellent is the way to go.

It goes without saying that reading is important in your child’s mental and overall development.   We parents are well aware of the importance of reading.  It opens up a whole new world of learning, both inside and outside the four walls of the classroom.  It enriches one’s thought process, making him grow up to be a more well-rounded person.  If only it were that easy to get our kids to read, though…

With all the forms of technology and entertainment available at his disposal, it seems but natural for your kid to choose these over books.  But as a parent, you can do something to get him interested in reading:

Be an example.  How will your kid be interested in books if he hardly sees you pick up a paperback?  Lead, and he will follow.

Keep TV time to a minimum.  Instead, spend time reading good books.  Find your kid some interesting reading material, maybe topics related to his hobbies like basketball or drawing.

There are more ways to cultivate an interest in reading in your child.  Before you know it, he’ll be climbing those two step stools, eagerly reaching for a book high up in your shelves…

Life as a working mom is like a chaos, well, sometimes. It is also like an endless whirlpool, especially when workloads  and deadlines consumes most of your time. On your days off, you still cannot rest because you need to attend to your family and household chores. Even if you wanted to visit a parlor or a body spa center or your favorite leisure places like bingo house, you cannot. Your mind says “Yes,” but your body says “No” because you’re too tired to get out of the house and spend hours playing.

Now, relax. If playing bingo is your outlet to unwind, I got a great idea for you. Try visiting online bingo sites. Oh, you think it is not exciting? Wrong! Online bingo is more fun than offline. There are online bingo which also offers bonuses and you can even chat with friends or bingo buddies.
Imagine how much you can save in gasoline or fare going to a bingo house. Then, think of saving laundry soap for that another pair of clothes to wear outside. In fact, you could play online bingo while on your pajamas!

Moreover, in a bingo house, noises can be very destructive especially when you’re concentrating on listening to what numbers are being called or else you will missed out the chance of winning. But playing online bingo at home is far more convenient and you can join anytime.
I do not want to be a spoiler, but I can play online bingo while I am finishing my simple paper works.