January 2010

Week of January 25th

• Thanks for the RTs and mentions! @careformykids@Teach_Preschool @mommyperks
• @2chucknorris Thanks for the recommended follow of @inveve
• Happy #FF @Teach_Preschool @FamFunBlog @MomintheCity@Epiffanyeffect @herbadmother @KidsAndArt@MakeandTakes
• Just signed up for Groupon.com – not sure how it all works yet, but who doesn’t love a deal? http://ow.ly/11QEp
• Love the great Valentine’s Day craft ideas on @FamFunBlogthis week! http://ow.ly/11Qpb
• Loving all the Valentine’s Day crafts on @kaboosedotcom! Today’s favorite is a twist on classic handprint art:http://ow.ly/11ssi
• @herbadmother I very much like “bro-tu”
• Very cool! RT @Teach_Preschool Make a valentine stamp for art http://is.gd/7aegx #ece #preschool #teachpreschool
• Joined Squidoo today and posted a lens about our website. Another other Squidoo users have tips? #Squidoohttp://ow.ly/11aqz
• One of my many “clumsy girl” nightmares: http://ow.ly/10IwB
• RT @nwalkup @craigr: New Posting: America’s Original Television Art Teacher http://artjunction.org/blog/?p=1676
• Thanks @mominthecity for providing great content I linked to in our latest blog post, about talking to kids about Haitihttp://ow.ly/10HT6
• I’d not heard of this before–anyone have additional insight? A Case for Cord Blood Banking on @DivineCarolinehttp://ow.ly/10Igg
• New blog post: heartwarming stories and resources for talking to your kids and helping them help Haitihttp://ow.ly/10EMm #haiti #kids

Week of January 18th

• @epiffanyeffect Thanks for spreading the word abouthttp://www.RefrigeratorArtist.com!
• Happy #FF @ImaginationSoup @YoungRembrandts @jylmomIF@coolmomdotcom @inhabitots @momspark @Scholastic@More4Kids @FamilyFun @Think360Arts
• Glob Botanical Paints: Eco-friendly Color Blends for Green Kids, found on @inhabitots http://ow.ly/Z9FL
• Maybe some of our users will post some photos of art in these very cool frames. http://ow.ly/Z9q2 @YoungRembrandtsThanks for sharing!
• RT @ImaginationSoup Write a story and illustrate with stencils. Enter to win a set of the best stencils in the world!http://shar.es/aT5zp
• Printed penguins and polar bears, oh my! http://ow.ly/YKpz
• RT @more4kids Teaching Children Creativity, Curiosity & Courtesy http://ow.ly/YpV9
• 2010 Newbery and Caldecott Medals Awarded! (seen on @ParentDish ) http://ow.ly/YpMO
• @OurCrazyBoys Impressive! Well done.
• Grown-ups may be tired of snow and winter already, but kids will love making this cute snowman craft from @kaboosedotcom http://ow.ly/YkeU
• Which books have sparked YOUR child’s interest in art? Add to our list! http://ow.ly/Yhe5
• Fun trivia: today is A.A. Milne’s birthday! http://ow.ly/XYB6
• New blog post: “5 Books That Will Spark Your Child’s Interest in Art.” What books would you add to our list? http://ow.ly/XYrQ
• @denverartpro Thanks for the RT!

Week of January 11th

• It’s no “Pants on the Ground,” but we’re pretty excited about our website overview: http://ow.ly/WZhv
• Happy #FF! @parentingmaven @typeamom @parentdish@busymom, @rockmore, @madmommisson, @amazingmoms@nwalkup @fuglefun
• http://www.RefrigeratorArtist.com congratulates second-grader Jessie Kantor for creating the winning artwork for December! http://ow.ly/WSRV
• Just entered the Cozi contest to win free groceries for a year!http://bit.ly/5VrUKc
• @kidswritebooks Sure thing! Your posts (and website..and blogs) are great and worth sharing!
• This snowy handprint tree from @kaboosedotcom is an adorable and easy art project! http://ow.ly/WxF7
• New blog post: Meet the 2nd grader who drew the winning artwork on http://www.RefrigeratorArtist.com in December!http://ow.ly/WuXH
• Homemade thank you notes let you recycle gift wrap, teach kids the thank you note habit, and spend crafty time together: http://ow.ly/W79p
• RT @kidswritebooks: Top 10 Words You Need to Stop Misspelling http://ow.ly/W5Yl
• Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #kidsart #childrensart #artadvocacy #arteducation#parenting
• National Arts Advocacy Day Registration Now Open:http://ow.ly/VRUL
• @madmommission Thanks!
• @MyChaos I really like @HootSuite w/ its built-in “link shrinker”–it gives you stats on how many clicks your tweets got! #gno #seocom
• @madmommission Can you recommend any specific WP plugins that help with SEO? #gno #seocom
• GIVEAWAY! I entered to win a free custom site analysis from @seocom http://bit.ly/63fkN1 #gno #seocom
• X Join #gno 2nite (9-11 pm ET) w/@seocom 2 share tips on SEO & increasing ur website traffic RSVP http://bit.ly/8NgLD0PLS RT
• GIVEAWAY! Enter 4 chance 2 win $1200 1-yr subscription 2 SEO Companion from @seocom http://bit.ly/816p8w #gno#seocom
• P’kolino Non-Toxic Art Supplies for Kids, found on @inhabitots: http://ow.ly/VLjz
• A Canadian Illustrator’s Tips for Inspiring Young Artists on @ParentDish: http://ow.ly/VL86
• Excited to go meet the December winner of the http://www.RefrigeratorArtist.com contest today!

Week of January 4th

• RT @amazinggoop: Tutorial: Make a Matching Game Using Your Own Artwork. Great craft to do with kids! http://ow.ly/UnzS
• Happy Friday! #FF @Abrakadoodle @ParentDish @kidswritebooks @theresamcgeeart @YoungRembrandts @DivineCaroline @herbadmother @kaboosedotcom
• Great snow-themed craft idea: Homemade Snow Dough: http://ow.ly/UfMm
• #FF @getbuttonedup @MomSpark @MomsterSaysSo @getbuttonedup @educationweek @amalah @teachmama @artised @juliaroy
• At home with the kids for a Snow Day? Turn Off the TV and Get Creative with Your Kids! http://ow.ly/UfQh
• Soda Bottle Polar Bear Craft: http://ow.ly/TQC8
• Love these recycled custom alphabet pillows! http://ow.ly/TOJY
• Interesting article about dangers of letting Arts Education dwindle: “Arts Education Promotes Emotional Intelligence” http://ow.ly/TOBp
• Great tip for fighting germs and marker stains! Teachers and parents, check it out: http://ow.ly/TNNq
• New study suggests that a chemical in pork products and eggs can help the baby’s growing brain to develop. http://ow.ly/TMZ9
• Congratulations to second-grader Jessie for creating December’s winning artwork, “Friends Forever!” http://ow.ly/TL0a
• Craft idea for you and the kids that helps those in need stay warm! Very cool. http://ow.ly/Tubn
• We’re up to seven entries in this month’s contest…will be announcing the December winner soon! http://www.refrigeratorartist.com
• Check out the Young Rembrandts Winter Newsletter: good stuff! RT @YoungRembrandts: Winter Newsletter 2009 http://ow.ly/TlFa
• Ditto! RT @theresamcgeeart: Love it – first time I’ve see it! RT @Cfisher09: http://bit.ly/HGnlZ is just a COOL website for online sketches!
• RT @tinyprints: Celebrate winter by making these fun crafts to replace your holiday decorations: http://ow.ly/T7vd
• RT @rockmore: Cool Find. Make your to do list in the shower. http://ow.ly/T4qQ
• @juliaroy Hope you have a great birthday!
• New blog post is up! Resolve to Add More Art to Your Child’s Life http://ow.ly/SIl2