Mother/Daughter-She wants to be like Me!

Kids love to imitate what they see. My granddaughter will be 8 on her birthday.  She is certain that she wants to be a teacher when she grows up.  She has a school room set up in her house and when we visit, guess who gets to be the students.  She has a chalk board with a behavior chart on it.  Since I like to talk too much, I am always on the negative behavior list.  I pretend to cry and she usually will give me another chance to be on the good list.  Her Popo knows how to stay on the good list!  I think he just knows how to brown nose!  Mimi hasn't learned that yet! She has "centers" set up in her school room.  We read, spell, and play.  She is so serious when she is teaching.  I think it is adorable!
Two of our grandsons are on the same Tee Ball team, coached by their Dads and Popo.  At their first game, my granddaughter came dressed in a long skirt, denim jacket, ballet flats, and wearing a lanyard.  I asked her what she was all dressed up for.  She looked at me so funny and said "I am a teacher".  The lanyard should have been my clue!   She did look like a teacher and I should have known that! She is ALWAYS a teacher!
Kids love to imitate. Just like my granddaughter likes to imitate her teachers, she also likes to imitate her mom.  She wants to carry a purse and have important things in it just like Mom.  She carries jewelry, headbands, notepads w/pens, trinket toys, gum, and other fun stuff.  It is always fun to see what she has decided to carry in her purse.
As a mom of 4, I always carried a big purse.  It never failed that when I carried a smaller one, I was missing something one of the kids needed. Even though our kids are grown, I still love my big purses. However, it certainly is nice to be able to carry a smaller one! I love the freedom a smaller bag gives!  When you carry a smaller purse, you don't feel like you have to carry everything someone might need in it.  Crossbody purses are awesome!  Everything you need right there by your body, but your hands are free!  The more I carry them, the more I really like them.  They are great for all ages!  My mom loves hers, I love mine, my daughter-in-laws love theirs, and my granddaughter loves hers too!  She loves being  like all of the other women in the family!
Do you have a little girl who loves to imitate you? Stephen Joseph has a new Crossbody purse for little girls. They are adorable and any little girl is bound to love them!  Perfect for Summer, they are available in Bee, Butterfly, and Ladybug designs.  These purses measure 5 x 5 and have a 25" strap.  How cute your little girl will be carrying her purse just like Mom! These purses sell for just $9.99!  Imagine, a fun and useful gift for under $10.00!  Now that is something to get excited about!  These would make great preschool graduation gifts, birthday gifts, or a just because you are you gift!  Put a smile on your little girls face today!  Order at www.thecrazydazy.com.  Stephen Joseph offers many other things to match these great purses!.
Check out this Mother/Daughter blog we found that has fun Mother/Daughter activities to do together.

Activities for Mothers and Daughters that they will Absolutely Never Forget

Enjoy your Mother/Daughter time!  She will love a new Crossbody Purse.

Crossbody Purse

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Looking for Dance Recital Gifts?

It is Dance Recital time!  Are you are looking for the perfect dance recital gift?  Flowers seem to be the "go to" gift for dancers, but you might enjoy shaking that up a little!  What about giving a gift that is Fun-ctional and fun to receive!

Dance Recital Gifts

Get some Pink Poppy Bling!  We love this new line of Dance Bags!  They will add Bling to your dancer's life!  These bags make great dance recital gifts!  There are also Blingy Dance Bag Tags that any dancer is sure to love.

Sassi Designs Dance Bag filled with Flowers

How cool of a gift would it be, to buy flowers and have them sticking out of the top of their new dance bag? The best of recital gifts! This would be a great way to give flowers, but still give a gift that will last!  Your little dancer is sure to love one of these great Sassi Designs Dance Bags! This bag comes in a great Zebra design too.

Customized Dance Bags

Horizon Dance Bags are something most dancers would love to own.  At The Crazy Dazy we offer a great selection. We make these bags extra special by being able to embroider names on the bags.  From Dance Garment Bags Large Dance Duffle Bags, and Dance Shoe Bags, we have what your dancer needs to carry gear to and from dance class or competitions.
At www.thecrazydazy.com, you will find one of the largest selections of Dance Bags offered online.  We have dance bags for the youngest toddler dancer all the way to adult dancers.  We also offer other "dance" related gifts - Wallets, Wristlets, Tea Sets, and more.   If your dancer lives away, we will be happy to wrap your gift and ship it to them, along with a card that relays your sentiments. Imagine how excited they will be to have a special gift arrive just for them!
Enjoy watching them dance at their dance recital and enjoy watching their face light up when you give them the special gift that you picked out just for them.  If you are unable to be there, let them know how much you care by sending them a special gift picked out by you.

5 Great Preschool Graduation Gift Ideas

Preschool Graduation

What to get your Preschool Graduate!  Recently, I have had people asking me what an appropriate gift is for a Preschool Graduate. As long as the gift is age appropriate, there really isn't a wrong gift to give them.  They are young and who doesn't love getting a gift! The question is, do you want to give a keepsake gift, a useable gift, or toys and candy?  It depends on your style.  The Preschool Graduate will enjoy them all!
Our first grandchild was born in 2010. The last 5 years have flown by fast! Lucky me, I get to keep him while Mom & Dad are working. I also have had the pleasure of taking him to Preschool and picking him up on most days. It is fun to watch him go in the door at Preschool with confidence that he has it all under control! If only life was always that easy! It's more fun to see his face light up when I pick him up.  He comes out the door all excited about what he has learned that day.  I love to hear him sing his new songs and especially when his little brother tries to sing with him. I can't believe he is almost finished with Preschool and ready to start Kindergarten in the fall!
We brought his Cap & Gown home this week.  He was so excited to try it on!  I made him wait until his Mom got here, so that she could see him put it on for the first time.  He was adorable and the smile on his face showed just how excited he was! His Dad went to the same Preschool that he goes to and wore the same Cap & Gowns!  I am anxious to put their pictures side by side!  I know he will think that is awesome! He thinks his Dad is pretty special. We didn't tell him that he gets to keep the Tassel.  I know he is going to love that!  I am sure he will hang it on his Graduation Picture.  He is so excited about Graduation. I thought his 5th birthday was hard, but now we are going to Preschool Graduation and Kindergarten is a reality!
Do you have someone graduating from Preschool? If you do, you may be asking yourself what would be an appropriate Preschool Graduation Gift. Check these out:
5 Great Preschool Graduation Gift Ideas:
1) Photo Book of Preschool Days -  If you choose to make this gift, you will need to gather photos of the child.  You can make the book Scrapbook style or Digital.  There are many online sites that let you create and print your book. Have fun making this! These memories will be cherished forever!
2) A Book about Kindergarten - There are several books available about Kindergarten. Reading about Kindergarten may ease any anxieties they have about going to school. It may also get them excited about going to Kindergarten! Here are a couple of suggestions:  On The Way to Kindergarten by Virginia Kroll and Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten by Joseph Slate
3) Picture Frame for their Graduation Photo - There are several Graduation 2015 photo frames available.  I found one for Bronx that says Preschool Graduation 2015.  Besides Photo Frames, you can find Graduation Memorabilia everywhere. I saw an Autograph Graduation Dog that would be fun to have their classmates sign.  Imagine how their signatures will change from Preschool to High School Graduation!  It will be fun to see how many of them graduate High School together.
4) Backpack for Kindergarten - Most Kindergarteners will need a backpack.  Stephen Joseph backpacks are perfect for Kindergarteners.  Check them out at www.thecrazydazy.com.  There are numerous designs to pick from.  Pick out a matching Lunch Box too!  Make these gifts extra special by having them personalized!  They will be so excited about starting Kindergarten to show off their new Personalized stuff!

Stephen Joseph Backpack and Lunchbox

5) Outdoor games - Yard Bowling, Sprinklers, Slip N Slide, Foam Airplanes, Sandbox Toys, or anything that encourages them to get outside and enjoy summer. Kids love to play!  Summer will fly by quickly and it will be time to start Kindergarten.  Help them enjoy their summer vacation!
Enjoy Preschool Graduation! Take lots of pictures! The memories you are making are so special! Make your Graduate feel special and remember they will love getting their Graduation gifts!
Take time this summer to really enjoy your kids! They grow up too fast!

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