"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." Angela Schwindt 

We're all about kids & family!

The CJKidz Web site is a family friendly web site. The products featured on this web site are a mix of CJKidz items and specifically chosen items manufactured by others. All products support our belief in family, parenting, grand parenting, education and FUN!  A portion of our profits is donated to our favorite charitable organizations. Read more on the About Us & Contact Us Page and also our Families Giving Back Page to learn more. Become a Fan on Facebook

The ladybug theme is our hottest birthday theme. See more birthday ideas and themes on CJKidz Birthday Page

Ladybugs: Oh So Sweet 2nd Birthday Deluxe Party Pack & 8 Favor Boxes 
 
Ladybugs: Oh So Sweet Cake Icing Sheet   
 

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Valentine's Day:

Make a trail of hearts to take your kids or spouse to their gift Valentine's morning.

Make a tradition of buying new pink or red pajamas, bake Valentine cookies or candies, or read an I I love you book together.

A special breakfast like heart shaped pancakes or going out to breakfast together is a nice way to start the day.

The I love you books make great gifts even for teenagers. You can buy an I love you book each year and tape a note on the inside that says something like "You are never too old to know that I Love You". They can collect the books over the years and pass on to their children.

A jar filled with hugs and kisses candies can be decorated for mom, dad or kids. Just add a note "Hugs and Kisses from ? because I love you". A simple inexpensive gift.  Make your own jar or buy this one

 I Love You Books - Great for Valentine's Day see below or More I love you books

 
 

Start a Valentine Tradition -Order the Red "You Are Special Plate" (shown below) filled with cookies, candies, or "I love you because..." notes, and set out each Valentine's Day morning for family members, or use the plate to serve dinner to a spouse or child on Valentine's Day or any "You are Special" day (birthdays, a good report card, anniversary, winning soccer goal).  
 
 

 

Create Amazing Valentine's Day egreetings 

Other Valentine ideas - T-shirt, sports necklace, pillowcase, all shown below. Make a trail of red shaped hearts leading from your child's bed to where the gift is.

Valentine Activity

Random Dance game. Cut out large hearts. Place them around the room. Play music and have the kids dance but NOT step on the hearts. If they step on the heart while dancing, they're out. And, when the music stops, find a heart to stand on it and freeze. You could also use the hearts to do a musical chairs type game, but instead of sitting on the chairs, find and stand on a heart (you will remove a heart each time the game is played like you do with musical chairs).

See More Valentine Party Planning Ideas, Games, Food.

Valentine's Day Coloring Page and  Valentine's Day School Party Ideas and Edible Friendship Bracelets 

Valentine Gifts for Mom or Kids (the White Clover lotion is a light, clean scent which smells great!)

 

Click on the picture below to see the personalized platter and more gifts!

 

 

It's a New Year:

Organizing the Family:

Organize the Family Books/Products/Calendars for Organizing - Family/Kids/House - Article on Artwork - See our article "How to Save Your Child's Artwork"  

If you want children to keep their feet on the ground put some responsibility on their shoulders." Abigail Van Buren

Start out the year right. Teach kids about Money  - Responsibility & Chores:

  • Read books on Responsibility/Chores (every kid wants to do what their favorite character does)
  • Make & use chore dice (roll to see who is going to do what),
  • Set a timer and have races to see who gets done first.
  • Play lively, upbeat music during chores to keep them fun.Or clean up songs like It's Time To Clean Up or The Little Yellow Bus and Other Mostly Original Children's Songs (which has time to clean up)
  • Eyeball the toys on the floor, then have a scavenger hunt for those specific things (i.e. who can who can find the stuffed kitty and put him in the toy box?)
  • For a whiny child that doesn't want to do a chore because it's too hard, tell them," I think you are awesome and you can do it faster then me, so show me".
  • See Pitching In" Article in St. Louis Woman Magazine (CJKidz was a contributor)  

    Winter Activities and Family Time!

    Looking for something to do together with your child or family that doesn't cost much money? Set down your car keys.... you don't need to go anywhere! Look through the games, activity books, puzzles, and family movies. The conversation cards are great for family dinner, travel in the car, or parties. Our Boredom Busters Page page has lots of activity ideas, our just spending the day reading books together see our Book Page. Have some family fun; create a memory with your child without driving anywhere or spending a paycheck to do so!  Keep it simple!

     Family & Friends Fun Games! 
    Children's Game & Activity Idea Books 
    Conversation Cards 
    Puzzles

    Boredom Buster Ideas ( Lots of Fun Ideas) + Rainy Day Ideas  

    If you are throwing a party, check out Winter Party Ideas

    Winter Sports - Basketball and Volleyball on our Sports page 

    Put a snow day to good use....spend the time to talk to kids about doing good deeds, being charitable and thinking beyond themselves. See our Families Giving Back Page

    Make the popcorn, get out the pillows and watch a family movie together.

    Stock up on birthday gifts to have on hand throughout the year see Gifts for Kidz page.

    T-Shirt Sale - $5.99 Order or See more CJKidz T-Shirts Wear long sleeve shirt under for winter

     

    Kids Furniture CJKidz Furniture - Including the Magical Thinking Chair

     
     
     

    See our Familes Going Green for more earth friendly ideas

    Find the best local babysitters at Sittercity.com  

     

    See these products Gifts for Kidz     Furniture for Kidz     Brag Page      Holidays & Seasonal     Sports     Books for Kidz    T-Shirts     Baby

     

      Design online greeting cards. FREE at Smilebox.co! Destination Maternity Corporation

     

                                                 

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