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No Special Treatment For THAT Kid!!!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Erin's Diatribes/The Todd's Tastes, Unfiled Stuff

One of the Park City (our fancy-schmancy mountain resort town) elementary schools just announced that the entire school would be a peanut-free zone. One of their new little students is violently allergic to tree nuts–to the point that exposure could kill him.
The outrage was immediate.
Our Local Conservative Radio Talk Show Host went on the offensive, bewailing the Constitutional right of little children to bring peanut butter sandwiches to schools, about sweet elderly grannies deprived of packing homemade peanut butter cookies into lunch sacks. Then, more ominously about what the PUNISHMENT for bringing tree nuts to school could be–suspension? Actually being EXPELLED FOR EATING A SNICKERS BAR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS? The calls were what you’d expect: indignant folk hissing that “that kid should just stay home!” And “why does everything have to change for THAT kid?” And “who do his parents think they are, ANYWAY?”
(Editor’s note: in defense of Doug Wright, L.C.R.T.S.H.–he’s a good guy. He treads a narrow line. He has a clunky sense of humour, sort of like your dorky uncle at Thanksgiving, but he’s pretty smart and reads a great deal.)
I’m sure the natural response here is indignation that someone has the NERVE to expect the school to change everything for ONE kid.
Please.
Don’t you think (or as a parent, don’t you already know) that EVERY child ends up with some kind of special provision? Our children are unique. They battle challenges that were rare when we were young.
Autism has gone from 1 in every 10,000 children in 1980 to 1 in every 133 today.
ADHD and ADD diagnoses tripled in the 1990′s, and quadrupled in the first decade of 2000.
Asthma and allergies have skyrocketed. For any parent staring at their child’s chest and willing it to rise and fall will tell you that an allergy isn’t a fashionable way to “get attention.” (Another caller’s opinion.)
This doesn’t even take into account the myriad ways that we now know about how children learn–visual learners, kids who retain information through movement, those who read words that make sense when printed only on mauve paper.
EVERY KID WILL NEED SPECIAL HELP.
My twins have gone to a strict peanut-free preschool, kindergarten and now elementary school. It has never been any sort of hardship or trauma–except for the time I forgot a Almond Joy stuck in my MacLean’s pocket. I was horrified that I could have put his little classmate in danger. Talk about winning Totally Suck Mother Of The Month.
I got depressed hearing the pleasure, the self-righteousness in these “adult” voices when they talked about excluding the little allergy dude. How he should “just stay home.” And when the time comes when THEIR kid needs special help, should THEY “just stay home?”
This isn’t about inconvenience. This is about tolerance. Civility. Kindness. Patience. Aren’t these the things we want our children to learn? Will this peanut-free ban really deprive any child of their Constitutional, God-Given right to a peanut butter sandwich? (Editor’s note: cue the patriotic music, I’m the one in the corner throwing up in my mouth.)
Upon occasion, my twins require special assistance. The Todd and I do a great deal to show our appreciation to the school for their kindness and flexibility. We try to make their requirements as minimally intrusive as possible. We are deeply, deeply appreciative of our beautiful school and the lovely souls and hearts that teach and learn within it. If your kid does need special help, I think it behooves you to show appreciation and repayment of the Karmic debt whenever possible. I think sincere appreciation instead of a strident “that’s our legal RIGHT!” works wonders.
I volunteered in my twin’s class last year and watched as one little guy paced back and forth while the teacher talked about pronouns. It’s the only way he could keep from exploding behaviorally. But, he learned. Another little girl was doodling as Miss Karen spoke. Her doodles were pictures that helped her understand the concept of “pronoun.”
It was a little messy. A little noisy. And incredibly beautiful.
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Win a $50.00 Old Navy shopping spree from "That Went Well…"

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

With all the 50% off sales tags sprouting on fall merchandise at Old Navy, $50.00 IS enough for a shopping spree! Frankly, I would love to see that more of you are buying something for YOURSELVES for a change–not the kids, not the spouse. I think in the middle of bargain-hunting we sometimes forget to treat ourselves. Baby, I think you’re worth it! Please add yourself as a Follower if you’re not already–it takes two minutes, I’ve timed it. Then add your name in the Shoutbox feature to the right. Good luck!

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Free-Bee Roundup…

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Free-Bees Giveaways

Kotex sample pack:

1 Kotex Maxi pad1 Kotex Lightday Pantiliner
1 Kotex Security Tampon regular
1 Kotex Security Tampon super
1 sample new FDSFDS Feminine spray
Zyrtec Sample: startsampling.com/sm/100915/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100915&source=
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Free Shipping and Sales at American Eagle!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Hip 2 Save has a great post on free shipping and killer savings at acouple of the uber cool stores this weekend: http://hip2save.blogspot.com/2009/09/american-eagle-philosophy-free-shipping.html

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Free Movie Night, Baby!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Movie Cube is offering up a FREE DVD Rental. Just use code ETUX9A9, valid thru 9/17. Movie Cube is similar to Redbox. You can check locations here. Thanks, Hip 2 Save!

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75% off Hooked on Phonics Sale!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

They’re running an Overstock sale at Hooked on Phonics, and the deals are pretty amazing–up to 75% off select programs and toys. Sneaky inside tip: currently, you can use coupon code SLICK50 at checkout and you’ll save an additional 50% on your order! http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3558483-10661799

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Free Trees and Plants!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Free-Bees Giveaways, Free-or Cheap-Family Fun, Unfiled Stuff

The Coupon Project’s got a GREAT post on how you can get free trees or plants–just by paying for shipping! We live in a desert climate, so I REALLY value trees…free trees? That’s better than free cupcakes! (Just barely, but it is.) http://www.thecouponproject.com/the_coupon_project/2009/09/free-trees-and-plants-for-your-yard-just-pay-shipping.html

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BOGO free Grand Slam Breakfast

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Denny’s is offering a buy one get one free “Build your own” Grand Slam Breakfast–take in this coupon–it’s good through the 6th. http://www.dennysallnighter.com/images/upload/8-31BOGOBYOSlam.jpg

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$30.00 coupon book at Walgreen’s

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Coupons

I picked mine up near the Pharmacy at Walgreen’s, there’s $30.00 in coupons in the new Healthy Living coupon book, check here for your closest location! http://www.walgreens.com/default.jsp

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Home Depot Free-Bee Kid’s Workshop Saturday…

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

…there’s still room at several stores for your little ones to make this beanbag toss game: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=Kids_Workshops&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

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Free-Crafts this weekend…

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

…no big Labor Day plans? I’m with you, sister! Lakeshore Learning has a cute, free craft to make while you scout for interesting homework options. http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/general_content/store_locations/storeCrafts.jsp?f=m
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50% off at Gymboree!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Gymboree.com’s holding a 50% off Labor Day Sale, and if you buy $50.00 worth of merchandise, they’ll also hand over $25.00 in Gymboree Bucks to use later. Not bad, eh? http://links.mkt2170.com/servlet/MailView?ms=MjI0MTczOQS2&r=MTEyMzEzNjAzMTgS1&j=MTU2NzczOTEyS0&mt=1&rt=0

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Little MissMatched at 25% off…

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

…I discovered this site courtesy of The Frugal Girls, and the stuff’s so adorable that even my picky niece loves all her gifties from there. (Editor’s note: seriously, how do mothers of little girls DO it? I thank my lucky stars daily that I have boys. I know that every day, they will get dirty. Or wet. Or some ideal (to them) combination of both. But girls–they have NUANCE. I am totally unprepared for my nieces.) Their Labor Day Sale is offering 25% off all their merchandise! Shop away. http://www.littlemissmatched.com/Catalog/girls

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How Cool Is This?

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Home Depot’s offering women’s-only workshops on home repair, remodeling, etc. This month they’ve got a nifty workshop session on kitchen remodeling. Ever wondered what you could feasibly do yourself? Here’s a free workshop to show you! http://www.homeimproverclub.com/workshopsdetail.aspx?Type=1&id=212&utm_source=dih_ola_dedicated

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Free-Bee Chocolate Friday!

Posted by Erin (and sometimes The Todd) on Sep 4, 2009 in Unfiled Stuff

Apparently, the Mars Candy Co. will be running this promotion through September 25th. https://secure.realchocolate.com/

Bless them.

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