Archive for the ‘Just for fun’ Category
19
Jun
Quid Pro Quo
Categories: Just for fun
This past week, on the Magic Beans Facebook page, we asked people what funny sayings they’d learned from their fathers. We had lots of great responses, but one stood out to me. An old friend of mine (and Eli’s) from high school responded with “Quid pro quo.” This struck me because “quid pro quo” is… read more!
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27
May
Memorial Day Memories
Categories: Holidays, Just for fun
When I think of Memorial Day, I think of grills, sunny days, and burgers. I also remember all the fun I had running around with my friends in the grass as a child. Whether or not you’re a parent, kids always seem to be a big part of Memorial Day fun. So we thought we’d… read more!
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5
May
Celebrating Sesame Street In Stories, Song… and Video!
Categories: Just for fun
If you’re under the age of 45 or so, then your earliest memories of television probably include some images, songs, and characters from Sesame Street. The Children’s Television Workshop (CTW) stated their goal in creating the show was to “master the addictive qualities of television and do something good with them,” and they succeeded: millions… read more!
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22
Apr
No Rain On Your Parade: 10 ways to have fun indoors
Categories: Just for fun, Recipes
While we don’t love April Showers, don’t forget: at the end, we get beautiful May Flowers. In the meantime, here are our top 10 suggestions to keep downpours from dampening your fun. Make your own play-doh – kids enjoy the process AND the product. This recipe doesn’t require you to cook the dough, making it… read more!
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19
Apr
Go Green for Earth Day
Categories: Just for fun
Most of us know that Earth Day, coming up this Friday (April 22) is a day set aside to celebrate nature and the environment, and encourage environmental protection. But what you may not know is that Earth Day actually evolved over a period of 7 years from a grassroots political campaign led by a feisty Senator… read more!
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1
Apr
Win at our Bugaboo Donkey #heehaw Twitter Party
Categories: Giveaways, Just for fun
We are really excited about the Bugaboo Donkey Preview Party happening in our Wellesley store tomorrow night. But we realize that not everyone can get out to join us in person. So we wanted to find a way to get everyone in on the fun, and also give away a few great prizes too! We’ll… read more!
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25
Feb
Cribsie Award nomination!
Categories: Just for fun
We’re thrilled to be nominated for a Cribsie Award, in the Web category of “Easiest Place To Spend A Paycheck.” Before we ask you to vote for us, though, here’s some information on the Cribsies: The Cribsie Awards are awards created to recognize the best brands, products, services, and websites for babies, kids, and parents. Annually,… read more!
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21
Feb
Lots and lots of dots!
Categories: Just for fun
Ever feel like everyone around you is going dotty? You’re not wrong – dots are one of many classic graphic patterns being revived in recent years to inject some nostalgic charm into clothing, décor, and other products for kids and adults. Here’s a little polka dot trivia – and a few products that will help you get on the spot!
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14
Feb
St. Valentine and the wonder of February 14th
Categories: Just for fun
I openly admit that I am infatuated with Valentine’s Day. It’s my dad’s fault. Every February 14th, he left work early and made “his girls” an amazing four course, gourmet dinner. I fondly remember the carrots cut to look like hearts, chicken cordon bleu with red toothpicks, chocolate boxes filled with gold trimmed truffles, and… read more!
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9
Feb
Go pink this year
Categories: Just for fun
To every thing there is a season, to every time there is a purpose, and to every year there is a Pantone. Each year, designers agree on an approved color and – you guessed it – pink is the proclaimed color for 2011. This isn’t just any pink, though. It’s honeysuckle pink, chosen because of… read more!
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