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Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Parents Magazine: The granddaddy when it comes to parenting resources ... edited for people with children ranging from infants to teens. You'll find helpful tips on raising children and articles on health care, education, recreation, keeping a marriage happy, and community involvement. You'll also get tips on cooking and fashions, as well as advice for parents on staying healthy and reducing the stress that is a natural part of a busy family environment.
Customer Favorites:
ADDitude: A magazine dedicated to providing information and inspiration for adults and families living with attention deficit disorder. Includes health, education, nutrition, parenting, organization, and lifestyle tips and resources.
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
American Girl: An age-appropriate alternative to teen magazines created especially for girls ages 8 and up ... spirited, wholesome, and fun, it's the magazine that lets girls be girls. Each issue filled with fun & friendship, party plans, crafts, real girls' stories, quizzes, and contests. Parent's Choice and EdPress award winner.
Care.com: The largest and fastest site dedicated to "care" on the globe ... dedicated to helping you find caregivers ... babysitters, nannies, child care and senior home caregivers - near you. Post jobs for babysitting, tutoring, home health care, pet care, etc. Even find your next housekeeper! Featured on ABC and USA Today. (As always ... when you're dealing with the well-being and safety of your loved ones ... it's always good to go an extra 10,000 miles in the "due diligence" process. That being said, it's a valuable resource. And we've all been in these shoes.) The site also offers much information on the subject of caregiving.
Chirp: A magazine geared towards the preschool crowd (ages 3-6) that uses simple text, vibrant and pleasing artwork, and age-appropriate games, puzzles, and crafts to engage both the kids and their parents. Helps to make learning a fun and joyful activity.
ESET North America: Award-winning Anti-virus/Virus Protection and Internet Security Software Solutions ... Selling to Canada, the US, and Caribbean Only.
FamilyFun: A magazine filled with ideas and activities designed to help families with children spend quality time together. You'll find instructions for fun projects, articles on family-friendly travel destinations, reviews of books and movies, contests, cooking recipes, party game ideas, and travel and product tips sent in by the families themselves. There's truth in "the family that plays together stays together".
Highlights Hello: The beloved children's title now even has a version for the littlest people ... Kids 0-2. Its goal ... to engage the youngest set visually, help them develop a sense of awareness of the world around them, introduce the concept of reading, offer helpful parenting tips, and help develop strong parent-child bonds. Love the title ... so apropos.
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
Working Mother: An essential tool for mothers who have made the decision to raise families while continuing to pursue their careers. You'll find intensely personal stories about real women and innovative solutions for busy parents who want to raise happy healthy and loving children. You'll learn about meaningful integration as opposed to just work-life balance. A magazine that strives to help you be the best you can be in the dual vocation you've chosen.
Your Teen: The magazine (quarterly) that helps you tackle parenting at its most difficult stage - the teenage years - and encourages you as you set about keeping the lines of communication open. Dedicated to parents of teens and including input from teens, parents, and "experts". You'll find a plethora of advice and information on topics ranging from what constitutes "typical" adolescent behavior to crises management. It will end. The goal ... that it ends well and somewhat happily and harmoniously!
More Resources:
Angie's List: This consumer-sourced network takes the guesswork out of finding good service companies by providing its members with thousands of unbiased ratings and reviews on local service companies.
Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
Fun for Kidz: Kids like it; parents appreciate it just as much. No ads ... no teen material ... no violence ... promotes family values. A variety of stories and activities (the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts also use the activity sections for their badge projects) presented in a fun-filled fashion for kids 5-13.
Preschool Friends: A combination of learning, laughter, playtime, and fun in one kid-friendly package! Kids (aged 3-8) will join Curious George, Scooby Doo, Clifford Puppy Days, Super Why, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy, and other favorite friends for educational fun and, in the process, gain skills needed to succeed in school. (Some of these "friends" are the same ones with which you, now parents, grew up ... so it'll be like old home week!)
SingleParentClick: Helping Single Moms and Dads "Make a Date".
Zoobies: Toddler-tough, pint-sized magazine from the publishers of Zoobooks that introduces children ... newborn to 2 years ... about all the members of the animal kingdom. "Readers" will love the "lift-the-flap" and "peek-a-boo" features, as well as the vibrant photographs and illustrations poems, and fingerplays!
