Product Placement

Teen Lit Day to ‘Rock the Drop’ And Leave Books In Public Places!

April 16, 2009 by Amy Jussel 5 Comments

April 16, 2009 Quick post today as I’m on the road en route to L.A. so will ‘Rock the Drop’ in Santa Barbara my old alma mater and spread the word with our teen team, as we make our way down Highway 101. I wrote about this here last year so will simply update the post since I’m eager to get out and about...and we’re in a college community so this is a perfect place to ‘book … [Read more...]

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Hey Peeps! You Think YOU’RE Under Pressure?!

April 12, 2009 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

March 30, 2013 Update: Looks like Peeps are quite a social media hit, with a gazillion gooey science projects and media-maker style fun. The video hits just keep on coming... April 12, 2009 So I always wondered what people really DID with those cute and oh, so beloved 'Peeps'... Especially since actually EATING those uber-sweet-sugary-confections make-my-teeth-hurt just … [Read more...]

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What’s With 8th Grade Proms & Glamorama Tween Diva-ization?

April 3, 2009 by Amy Jussel 3 Comments

April 3, 2009 “Myths & Realities of Eighth Grade Graduation/Dance: Students may wear something nicer than normal school clothes. However, we strongly discourage formal dresses and tuxedos.” Well, it’s too late for April Fool’s, so I’m guessing this very surreal statement is indicative of the point being made in Newsweek’s recent article, “Are we turning our tweens into … [Read more...]

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Kids Green Science Shenanigans for St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2009 by Amy Jussel 9 Comments

Update March 15, 2016 Will you be celebrating the lucky lore and leprechauns/limericks of March 17 holiday hoopla? Hadn't seen this easy rainbow slime for STEM & STEAM sensory play and tactile discovery with wee ones; so I'm adding it to this helpful 2016 activities roundup from Playdough to Plato on the St. Patrick's Day project front for early learners 3-8. Also check … [Read more...]

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Like Taking Candy From A Baby: Camel Trots Out Nicotine Tricks (Again)

March 16, 2009 by Amy Jussel 32 Comments

Mar. 16, 2009 Gotta put my cranky pants on again…. R.J.Reynolds is lighting the fuses of frustrated parents by offering Camel nicotine laced ‘orbs, strips, and sticks’ coming at kids in the mints and gum portion of the candy aisle right near the checkout. That’s right, dissolvable nicotine. Cigs are off limits, Joe Camel is kaput, so now we’ve got fresh breath-freshener … [Read more...]