Archive for the ‘Toddler Fun’ Category

The Learning Tower

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

How many times has your little one wanted to help you in the kitchen? You of course say yes and they pull over a chair or that plastic Disney Princess stool in the corner and go to town on the dishes…meanwhile you are mixing the birthday cake haphazardly while holding your arm behind his/her back afraid that your child is going to end up on the floor.

Let’s face it…there really aren’t too many “safe” objects that your child can stand on to be a part of the action, but you of course know the only way they can learn is to be a part of the action (isn’t it funny how after children come into your life you refer to baking a cake or making rice krispie treats as “action”).

That is where the learning tower comes in! The learning tower is a beautiful, solid wood step stool with a 15” x 18” adjustable height deck. Surrounding the deck are four sturdy sides which provide support for your child when he/she is climbing on or standing in the Learning Tower. The inner deck is adjustable ensuring accurate center of gravity and proper height depending on the child’s age. The learning tower is 38” tall and fits flush against the average kitchen counter so your little one can “observe, participate and create.”

But it’s not just for helping out around the kitchen, the Learning Tower can be turned into a puppet theater, a fort or even an art easel thanks to simple accessory kits that are available. So your functional side thinks it is a great idea, but your fashionable side is a little skeptical about having this in your kitchen, not to worry, there are 9 different finishes available to match just about any motif. Want to get an up close and personal look at this ingenious invention? Come on down to Bellani, you can see it up close and personal and even try it out and see why it has won numerous awards, from there we can custom order one for you in any color you choose.learningtower
-Maryann

Divorce would be Too Much Work

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

photo by suchitra prints

So I work on my marriage.  It isn’t easy, but it really isn’t that difficult either.  Mr. Guertin and I will be married seven years in December.  During this time we have had children, moved, started a new business, lost parents, lost jobs, and left jobs.  We’ve been lazy, and then at times we’ve seemed manic.

I’m a perfectionist, who has a to do list with several addendums.  I crave order, organization, and my idea of perfect family life.  Imagine living up to those standards!  My husband has his flaws, just like I have mine.  Sometime in the last several years I realized that a great marriage doesn’t just happen, I would have to work on it.  Quite frankly, getting divorced just seems like too much work anyway.

Kelly

Did Someone Say Holiday Shopping

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Speaking of Holiday shopping, I was at the store a couple of days ago and a guy in a brown uniform dropped off 22 boxes , I wonder if he was one of Santas helpers because they were all toys. I was so excited to rip open the boxes and see all the new goodies. We are stocked up on all the good stuff we already had, and ALOT of new stuff too! zylophone Plan toys -the xylophone is a favorite of mine along with the banjo, genius-babies_2025_222648432Baby Stella-with a Haba doll pram would be the ultimate gift, Melissa and Doug stuff-art supplies, adorable little drumming bear push toys and more. There really is something for every little one on your list. Think ahead and hurry in before I buy it all :)

Jamie