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Every Day is Earth Day

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Earth Day is a big deal in our house.

 

Every year, I plan an Earth Day play date for my mommy group complete with goodies, games, stories, music, nature walk and crafts made with recycled materials.

 

 

Even though I use fun and games to teach a simple lesson in conversation on Earth Day, I believe our children understand the importance of reducing their carbon footprint on the planet every day.  Whether it’s large signs at the supermarket reminding us to bring our own reusable grocery bags or recycle receptacles at the park, these days it’s easy to be green.  I love that protecting the planet is trendy and as a result, the behavior has become second nature for our children.

 

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Spring Break Earworms

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A few weeks ago, I learned a new term: earworm.  Although it sounds like something out of a Star Trek film, an earworm is a song or jingle that gets stuck inside your head.

 

Over spring break, my family and I took several road trips which forced me to listen to hours of Kids Place Live on XM and made me suffer through a variety of kiddie earworms.

 

For the most part, Kids Place Live plays songs that I enjoy (like Kira Willey or Lunch Money), but every once in awhile one really annoying song will pop up in the playlist and my girls think it’s hysterical to torture tease me by constantly singing these horrid harmonies. Every time they torture me, I threaten to call Absolutely Mindy to nominate the song for the Mom’s Veto so it can be banned from the playlist for a week.

 

“Mom.”

“Yes, Sweetie.”

“I love you.”

“I love you too.”

“Mom?”

“Yes, Sweetie.”

“I want to be your personal penguin from now on.”

 

I have some beautifully evil children.

 

 

Since misery loves company, I thought I’d share these awful earworms with you.  

 

 

 

The Phineas and Ferb ditties are tolerable, but how often do you hear porno music sampled into children’s music? Nothing like a “bow chicka bow wow” earworm stuck in your head.

 

 

 

You’re welcome.

 

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A Colorful Start

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I’m proud mama this week. My 7 y.o. started second grade at a new school and my 4 y.o. began her first week at preschool.  Both girls had a wonderful week and I couldn’t be happier.  It’s going to be a great year!

 

I have always loved Colors by Kira Willey.  Its simple melody and Kira’s soothing voice comforts like a favorite blanket or a warm hug, but after last week, this song has a new meaning for me.

 

While driving my little one to her first day of preschool last week, we were listening to the Kenny Curtis and The Animal Farm on Kids Place Live on XM.  A mom requested the song Colors and dedicated it to her daughter who was starting her first day of preschool.  As we listened to the song, a lump formed in my throat and the waterworks began, but the tears soon turned to tears of joy as I listened to my little preschooler singing along to the song.  I began chuckling as I listened to her sweet little voice singing the words.  All the colors of the rainbow really are in my little one every day. 

 

She is green and chirps with joy like a cricket song. 

 

She is loud and messy like orange finger paint on the wall. 

 

She is red, hopping mad like a playground ball. 

 

She is purple, bright and happy like a butterfly in the air.

 

 

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Lunch Money Giveaway Ends Today!

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Last chance to win your copy of Lunch Money’s latest CD, Dizzy.  You can read my review and enter the contest here.

 

NPR recently spotlighted Lunch Money with the songs from Dizzy featured in the broadcast.  By listening to the short on-line review, you can hear a great sampling of their songs.

 

Also, 3 full songs are available to download on the site, including my favorite song, “It  Only Takes One Night to Make a Balloon Your Friend“.  

 

We are definitley Dizzy for Lunch Money here!  Don’t miss your chance to win your copy!

Dizzy for my 200th Post and 20,000 Hits

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I’ve hit 200 posts AND 20,000 hits!  WOOHOO!  Thanks to all my regular readers who helped make this happen! 

 

To celebrate this momentous occasion, I’m giving away TWO copies of Lunch Money’s latest release, Dizzy.

 

 

But first a quick review of this alternative/eclectic CD also known as indie rock for kids…

 

The lead singer’s voice reminds me of Edie Brickell meets Angie Hart of Frente!  Molly’s earthy tone comforts you like an old friend or for young children, their favorite babysitter.

 

Lunch Money’s collection of songs introduces kids to a variety of styles of music that parents can easily enjoy too.  From bluegrass to rock-a-billy to rock ballads, samples of all styles develop music appreciation in young listeners.

 

More than new adaptations to familiar children’s songs, these artists write songs from a child’s perspective and imagination.  The tunes get into your head and parents may find themselves singing the melodies all day.  But unlike other children’s performers, it’s o.k. if another mom or dad hears you humming these tunes.  You could easily fool another parent into liking these songs.

 

My favorite song, It Only Takes One Night to Make a Balloon Your Friend, teaches children how to care for balloons.  Lunch Money breathes life to inanimate balloons and instructs children how to treat them like pets or a new friend.

 

The melody of At the River soothes listeners by building imagery that forces them to float along a river with each note.

 

Wake Up, World explains spring in simple terms.  With childlike wonder, they coax a barren world to begin to bloom so they can play outside in a colorful, friendly world again.  

 

Many of the songs are a comical play on words that may go over younger fans’ heads but older fans will find themselves chuckling out loud as they listen. 5’7” explains how the band sees eye to eye because they are all the same height.  Then, Ate Too Much of My Favorite Food combines alliteration and bouncy beats when naming favorite foods.

 

Of course, no children’s music collection is complete without a music and movement song.  Dizzy, the title track, encourages children to spin and dance to a rock-a-billy beat.  This toe-tapping tune will have children twisting and spinning until they drop. 

 

Are You a Rabbit? will also have children hopping, stopping and moshing to a punk beat by mimicking many of their favorite animals and objects.

 

My girls and I have loved listening to Lunch Money.  We can’t wait to dance dizzily when they come to Tampa!

 

If you would like a chance to win this CD, simply add a comment below.  In your reply, name your child’s favorite song by any artist.  Of course, if you name a Lunch Money song, you’ll get an extra entry.

 

For additional entries

  • Post this giveaway on your blog and link back here.  Post a comment here to let me know.
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  • Visit Lunch Money’s blog and comment on one of the posts.  Add a reply here to share which post your read and commented on.
  • Become a fan of Lunch Money on Facebook. 

 

This giveaway ends Friday, May 8.