From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Elf Magic Winner

November 30, 2009

Congratulations to Carla Spillers, the winner of our Elf Magic giveaway. I just received the Elf Magic elves for my boys, and they are absolutely adorable.  Very cute and cuddly! Didn’t win? No worries, you still have time to get your family’s very own Elf Magic elf. To find out how, go to www.elf-magic.com. Thanks [...]

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Radio Flyer Toys: Life+Kids Classic Toy Series

November 30, 2009

sponsored post If you are looking for where to buy Radio Flyer Toys, Go straight to BabyAge for a great selection. Last time we checked, BabyAge had Radio Flyer toys at a discount of up to 30%! If you are looking for a classic gift for a child, you cannot go wrong with a Radio [...]

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December First Thursday Fayetteville

November 30, 2009

From the Fayetteville Visitor’s Center: First Thursday Fayetteville will be hopping with activities for this month’s event, December 3rd, 5– 8pm.  Activities include new art exhibits, a shopping Holiday Open House, and Lights of the Ozarks.  New art exhibit openings and receptions hosted by ddp gallery and The Fayetteville Underground will be from 5 p.m. [...]

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‘Twas The Night in Fayetteville

November 29, 2009

Below is information on TheatreSquared’s new holiday play running December 10-27, 2009. It would be great for families with kids in elementary school and older. T2 ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ROBERT FORD brings you a holiday play for all ages, as drama, comedy and an unlikely love story unfold behind the scenes of a 1950s radio hour. [...]

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Discover Art at Crystal Bridges at the Massey

November 26, 2009

Discover Art: Wonderful Winter Watercolors Saturday, December 5, 1 – 3 p.m. Colorful illustrations by exhibition artists Cara Armstrong and Ard Hoyt are the inspiration for fun projects using watercolor paints. Drop by Crystal Bridges at the Massey after the Downtown Bentonville Holiday Parade to create bookmarks, bags and cards – perfect for the holidays! [...]

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A Few Black Friday Kid Related Promotions – Happy Shopping!

November 26, 2009

Just in case any of you want to shop from home . . . Amazon.com Check out Amazon’s Black Friday Deals. Target.com Shop Target’s 2-Day Sale. Valid 11/27-11/28/09 ONLY! Daily Deals at Target: One Day Only. Always Free Shipping. Check Out Target’s Black Friday Weekly Ad Diapers.com Save up to 40% off Holiday Toys for [...]

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Holiday Events at the Fayetteville Public Library

November 25, 2009

I’ve added these events to the Life+Kids Guide to the Holidays in Northwest Arkansas. For more information on any of these events, go to www.faylib.org. Gingerbread House Decorating Thursday, December 10, 4 pm, Wal-Mart Storytime Room: One of FPL’s favorite annual events is back! The library provides a cardboard-form house to each family. Participants are [...]

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New Online Toy Store Guide and Correction to Holiday Guide

November 24, 2009

I hope you enjoyed the Life+Kids Guide to the Holidays, but I do have a correction (Thanks Linda!).  The Nutcracker performance at the Walton Arts Center is November 27-29, not December. Sorry about that! Also, I have added a list of our favorite online toy stores just in time for your holiday shopping.  Check it [...]

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The Life+Kids Guide to the Holidays in Northwest Arkansas

November 23, 2009

Here is our collection of kid friendly holiday events offered in Northwest Arkansas during the 2009 holiday season.  Are we missing any of your local holiday favorites?  If so, email your tip to terri@lifepluskids.com. Be sure to check back regularly, as the Life+Kids Holiday Guide will be updated throughout the season.  Or, better yet — never miss an [...]

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Elf Magic Giveaway

November 23, 2009

After my post about Elf on a Shelf, I was privileged to correspond with Piper Worthington, Head Elf at Elf Magic where hundreds of cuddly elves have been creating special Christmas memories for families for twenty years. Through our correspondence I learned a lot about the Elf Magic tradition – and have become more than [...]

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