Jumpstart Your Holiday Shopping!

I was reading an article the other day that stated most Holiday/Christmas shopping is done the day after Halloween. There is so much that goes into the planning, shopping, and preparing, so I can see why people are beginning to start earlier and earlier.

For all your early planners, Label Daddy has a Pre-Holiday sale just for YOU! What better way to beat the Holiday rush by receiving 20% off your ENTIRE order AND receive free shipping by using the code: HOLIDAY

I don't know about you guys, but we travel a lot during the Holidays. There is nothing better than spending time with family, however, then comes the problem of multiple Nintendo DS systems, multiple sweaters & jackets, multiple sippy cups. Make sure you're prepared for situations such as this with labels from Label Daddy.


So, tell me Mommas (and Poppas):

When do you start Holiday Shopping?
Are there any hot toys your children just HAVE to have this year?

Wordless Wednesday GIANT Adventures

While at Sitscation, our sweet little Blog Team visited Madame Tussauds. I got to go one-on-one with a GIANT!



For more Wordless Wednesday's head over to A Daily Dose of Toni, 5 Mins for Mom, Keeper of the Cheerios, and My Sippy Cup Runneth Over.

New Ways for School Fundraising

With two children in school, we do our best to help out our Elementary. From volunteering during the week, to attending school fundraiser night at local restaurants, every little bit helps with Technology Upgrades, Necessities, Hands-on Learning Outside the Classroom, and much, much, MORE.

We have always collected Box Tops, however, this year they gave my children a little incentive. Each student who filled out a 25-Box-Top form will attend a Pizza Party! A prize like that definitely gets children AND parents involved, in the case they aren't already.

This posed a problem to us, because two children mean 50 Box Tops. We, recently, turned all of ours in so it was a race to the finish line as we talked to friends, family, and Facebook & Twitter followers. Did we fulfill the goal for each child? Check it out!



Yes! You read that right we went an unconventional way by using Social Media to help with Box Tops. We had an AWESOME response and the Box Tops came flooding into our mailbox. Of course, we used our best judgement if we didn't know or trust the individual, but, honestly, I ONLY add friends on social media networks that I know.

Parents, Teachers, Principals:

-What kind of school fundraising programs have you tried?
-What has been successful?
-Which programs did you see little impact from?
-Are you willing to go an unconventional route using social media?
-How about trying NEW Up and Coming Fundraising Programs?

Looking at new ways to raise money for your school, sports team, daycare, or club? Look no further because Label Daddy has the perfect fundraising program for you!

Simple and easy...

We'll provide you with a customized
PDF flyer and an exclusive direct link

Your School/camp will earn a
percentage of each sale
completed via your direct link! That's
it!!! No messy paperwork because
it's all done online.

For more information on this Fundraising program, complete this form and a Label Daddy Representative will get back with you shortly. Have more questions? Email me!

Cook With Me Saturday: Pear Witch Project

We all know with Halloween come candy, lots and lots of candy. So to change it up a bit and counteract that candy with something healthy why not make it fun for kids. When it looks fun to eat, you are likely to get less complaints right??

So this Halloween give your kids the Pear Witch Project, a fun healthy snack this halloween.

Ingredients
Sharp knife
Fresh green pear (makes 2 heads and noses)
2 raisins (eyes)
1 chocolate chip (wart)
Red apple (mouth)
Canned chocolate frosting
Oreo ice-cream cone (hat)
Large, soft chocolate cookie (hat); we used an Archway Dutch Cocoa Cookie
Carrot (hair) and grater

Instructions
~Cut the pear in half lengthwise and remove the core (a parent's job). Place one pear half on a plate as shown.
~Slice a piece off the top of the pear, cutting away from the forehead at an angle. Shape that piece into a nose; carve a notch into the witch's face to hold it, and set it in place.
~Attach the eyes and wart by carving small circles in the face to hold them.
~Cut a grin from the red apple. Carve out an area on the face to hold the grin, and put it in place.
~To make the hat, use frosting to glue the cone to the cookie. Let the frosting harden a bit, then place the hat on the head.
~Grate lengths of carrot hair and tuck them underneath the hat. Tip: If your child is too young to handle a knife, cut the nose and mouth and have him assemble the face with frosting.

So make healthy fun this Halloween and create this adorable little witch for a fun healthy snack.

~Toni~

*Recipe and Photo from Disney Family Fun. Check out more fun healthy halloween recipes over on Disney Family Fun.

Happy Halloween from Label Daddy!

Here at Label Daddy we want all of our customers, readers, parents, and children to be safe this Halloween. Are you guys planning a party or will you be out Trick-Or-Treating?

Although, I'm still on the fence about going out Trick-or-Treating this year due to our recent recovery of the H1N1 flu virus, I still have safety on my mind. So, here's a few tips we always take when out on this Spooky Halloween:

-If possible start early in the evening to avoid dark evening hours

-Wear a reflective tape, carry a flashlight or glow stick

-Stay with your parents and/or group

-Remind children NOT to eat candy till they arrive home

-Stick to familiar houses and skip dark unfamiliar homes

-Talk to your kids about Stranger Safety

One more thing to keep in mind, which I have taken to heart with small children, if your children seem scared, uneasy, or just plain tired it's okay to go home. We average about 15-20 houses, if that, every Halloween. My children are still so young and get tired and overwhelmed very quickly.

So, if all else fails have fun at home with a fun Halloween Cartoon, home baked goodies, and pass out candy to your friends and neighbors.

Bwa ha ha ha ha!! <---- That's my scary voice in case you didn't know.

Happy Halloween!
From Everyone at Label Daddy