tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89075651424598389622023-11-15T22:28:26.158-08:00Golly Gee-pers! Weekly Let's find creative ways to inspire children to be good citizensStaci Ericsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061091677587177502noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907565142459838962.post-31476682755133193522015-05-27T11:47:00.000-07:002015-05-27T11:47:14.286-07:00Children's Advocate Nick Lachey gets Table Manners Cards<style>
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Everyone knows that Nick
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<span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In 2007 Nick founded The Nick
Lachey Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated
to helping children, families and communities in need throughout the United
States. Off-stage and off-screen, Lachey remains a constant advocate for
children’s and humanitarian causes through his work with the organization which
drives much needed funds to a variety of charities across the country
including: VH-1 Save The Music Foundation, Feeding America, Make-a-Wish
Foundation, The Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital as well
as his Alma Mater, The Cincinnati School for Performing Arts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In 2013, Nick Lachey took a break from his television host duties to
return to the studio — not to make a pop album but to cut A Father's
Lullaby for Fisher-Price Records. How sweet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Now, we
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the recent Late Night with Blake Lively, it was hilarious! While
carrying herself as one classy lady she dished up self-deprecating
stories of dining out with the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour and
President Obama.<span style="font-weight: normal;"> In doing so, she
made all of us feel comfortable and at ease. Who couldn't relate to
those awkward moments all of us have felt when the invisible mother of
decorum is suddenly hovering over our heads whispering, "you're doing it
all wrong." </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks for being real. You deserve a Golly Gee-pers thumbs-up. </span></span></span></span></div>
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like cranky, grouchy, crabby, testy and a few more that are mumbled under the
breath. Strangely enough lots of people who know us have never met
him. That’s because he doesn’t socialize much. He just lies around our
house. He doesn’t’ go to school, or to the store. He certainly
doesn’t go to work. In fact, now that I think of it, he rarely goes
out in public. Yep, he’s a homebody. It’s where he feels most
comfortable. After all, the world out there might not understand him.
They might not even like him. He definitely feels much safer at home.<br />
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Grumpy a member of your family? If so, I have some very good friends
who are about to help you out. They are Carl Fredrickson the loveable
character from the movie Up; Tadar Sauce, that sour puss gone viral,
Oscar the dumpster diving Muppet and Disney’s dwarf with the prickly
personality, Grumpy. Simply print out their picture (or better yet buy a
plush or doll version) and set it aside.<br />
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together and with a, "moo ha haa" wait for someone in your family to feel
cranky and take it out on others. When they do, bingo! Rather than
engaging in their downer of negative feelings simply retrieve your Grump
of choice and discreetly place him where he will be found by the
cantankerous offender. Go ahead, you have permission to have fun with
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For best results, try to predict where your cranky person is
likely to go in the <u>near</u> future (that spot on the couch they left to go
get a snack, leaning against a bed pillow, on top of their electronic
device etc.). No, you can't just hand Grumpy directly to him or her, as
this might feel a wee bit confrontational. Just let him be found
without a word. You can watch from around the corner and snicker
discreetly as your person discovers their new friend. Chances are your
grumpy family member will laugh at his or her reflection and relax a
little and just maybe (one can always hope), apologize. After Carl or
Tadar has done his job then mysteriously put him away until he is
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several years now and it really is effective! Not only will everyone
have a good laugh but it's a great way to increase your family's EQ
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<a href="http://www.gollygee-pers.com/pdfs/Easter%20Fairy%20Notes.pdf" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="left" alt="fairy note" src="http://www.gollygee-pers.com/images/fairynote_easter.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a><img align="right" src="http://www.gollygee-pers.com/images/fairy%20letter%20in%20Easter%20egg.jpg" height="120" width="200" />How about revealing the magic of kindness with a letter from Elf
Raffi or Fairy Poli.<br />
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Imagine your child opening an egg and finding this tiny little
envelope. Inside is a letter. The writing is so small you have to use a
magnifying glass to read it. What a whimsical delight for children and adults alike!<br />
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child, go to:<br />
<span style="color: blue;"> http://www.gollygee-pers.com/</span> <span style="background-color: magenta;"></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"></span> click on <span style="color: blue;">Freebies</span>. There you will find instructions to download the free letter and
envelope template. You can choose Fairy Poli for girls or Elf Raffi for
boys. Have fun!Staci Ericsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061091677587177502noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907565142459838962.post-53883065656379302722014-11-04T09:00:00.000-08:002014-11-04T08:56:45.392-08:00Redirect hot-button topics this Thanksgiving with this simple and fun game.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hot-button topics; what family doesn’t have them? Often politics is at the top of the list. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving, here’s a fun game that will keep the peace by redirecting your group's hot button topics back to the family friendly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fill a basket with fun riddles on pieces of folded paper. You can print family friendly riddles for free at <a href="http://www.gollygee-pers.com/freebies">www.gollygee-pers.com</a>. Just go to the "freebies" tab. Or, depending on the ages of your guests you may want more sophisticated humor. <br />
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Choose one hot-button topic that is likely to come up at your holiday gathering. As guests arrive let them know you will be playing a game called Please Pass the Riddles. The topic of politics (or whatever hot-button topic you choose) will be off limits for the day. If a person is caught bringing up the topic any person can say, "Please Pass the Riddles." The basket is then passed to the person who brought up the topic. This person will pull a riddle from the basket and read it aloud. As guests try to answer the riddle the conversation will be redirected away from the hot button topic and back toward fun. If playing this game at the table, have each person take turns trying to answer the riddle, before giving up the answer. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have fun and have a very Happy Thanksgiving from Golly Gee-pers!</span>Staci Ericsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061091677587177502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907565142459838962.post-57374924484994859022013-12-02T16:51:00.000-08:002013-12-03T14:10:22.962-08:00NO COAL FOR POUTERS THIS YEAR<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Want to stop your child from pouting? Then don't suppress it. Let him express it!</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Everyone wants to be heard and have their feelings matter and kids are no exception. With Golly Gee-pers pouting posters kids are encouraged to express their feelings through creativity. Have your child tell you why he or she is unhappy in a picture or a story. You'll be surprised at the healing effect. It might even result in a meaningful conversation instead of coal for Christmas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">freebie pouting posters at</span> <a href="http://www.gollygee-pers.com/">http://www.gollygee-pers.com/</a> </span>Staci Ericsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061091677587177502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907565142459838962.post-49490205265494229562013-08-29T11:00:00.002-07:002013-08-29T11:11:23.730-07:00Table Manners Cards earns a gold award from Mom's Choice Awards!<style>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Golly Gee-pers is tremendously honored to have just received
a gold award from the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards organization for our
game, <span style="color: red;">Table Manners Cards<span style="color: black;"> ( </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">http://gollygee-pers.com</span></span> ) .<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was deemed
“among the best family friendly products” in the toys and games category.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you to MCA and the families who tested our product!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mom’s Choice Awards’
mission is to help families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are a parent or educator and would
like more information about Mom’s Choice Awards, honored products or their
magazine, Entro please go to <a href="http://www.momschoiceawards.com/">www.momschoiceawards.com</a>.</span></div>
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Staci Ericsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061091677587177502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907565142459838962.post-82211527672447903732013-03-17T11:09:00.000-07:002013-03-17T11:09:18.302-07:00AND THE WINNER IS.....<span class="userContent"><img alt="" class="img" src="https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQCadOn7MIKFeXHK&w=155&h=114&url=https%3A%2F%2Fencrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%253AANd9GcTLgkB7E179aAIdtdaLPj3GiwsthDaHXrKP7HFKQLICdNg9-bVa" /> CONGRATULATIONS!!! </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Paul Minton from Wales won our limerick contest for being clever AND staying on topic. Congratulations!</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Here is his limerick:<br /> <br /> A collier, who thought himself fine,<br /> Would not go to the back of a line:<br /> He pushed into the queue,<br /> With no please or thank you,</span><br />
<span class="userContent"> </span><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">But it turned out it was all in his mine.</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED! </span></span>Staci Ericsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061091677587177502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907565142459838962.post-48929055820246546862013-02-10T11:18:00.000-08:002013-02-12T12:19:13.665-08:00Submit your limerick to win a prize and promote civility and kindness!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whether you are Irish, have a wee bit of Irish blood, like
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Create a limerick about civility, kindness or manners and the best one will win a set of our award winning Table Manners Cards along with an official Golly Gee-pers award certificate. To view the prize go to: www.gollygee-pers.com. The winning
limerick will be posted on our blog,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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There once was a guy who was rude
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">September 21st is International Peace
Day.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">It might sound ridiculous to some
given the state of the world lately, but I believe there can be peace in our
lives and in the world.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">Peace is not simply
a state of being, but the result of practiced skill.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;">How can we expect our future leaders to
resolve conflicts with people and nations if we have not taught them to do it
at the most primary level, at home?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Families are the perfect training
ground for peace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No one can offend as
easily as family and arguments or standoffs are frequently the result.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It doesn’t have to come to blows to be
war.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just the motivation to undermine
someone else is war because it keeps both individuals in a state of
conflict.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We may not be able to end war in a day but,
what we can do is take this day to consciously practice peace with those
closest to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Here are my top five Go-To’s for
keeping the family peace:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">When someone in our family is being unpleasant
we often place a stuffed Grumpy doll (I found in my daughters toy collection) in
a spot they are sure to go to soon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
Grinch figurine or even a picture would work just as well.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"> </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><b>2.</b><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Show Concern</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">When people
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seem rude or insensitive to the very people who love us the most.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead of responding with criticism, try
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<b>3.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Don’t fuel the fire</b></div>
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to respond to other’s behavior with the same degree of force.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, when a teenager doesn’t get her way and spits
out those words, “I hate living here,” and dad spits back, “don’t talk to your
mother that way!” and Mom joins in raising her voice, “you don’t know how lucky
you are.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The teen has little conscious
choice but to defend her position with even greater zeal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before you know it, a little flame has been
fanned into a bon fire. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try maintaining
your calm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s extremely effective in
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4.</span></b></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">No one wins when there’s a loser</b></span></span></div>
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creates a power struggle more quickly than fear of losing an argument. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It doesn’t even matter what the topic
is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If one person “wins” at the expense
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">You may ask yourself, “why should I be the one
to have to initiate peace?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not the
problem.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, someone has to
start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Someone has to lead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It doesn’t matter who “the problem” is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each of us can choose to be the solution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As people experience peaceful resolution in
their own lives they will be likely to apply these tools themselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">For more information on International Peace Day go to http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/</span></span></span><br />
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">To go to our website: http://www.gollygee-pers.com</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I for one will be honoring this day. Although my "Grams" is gone now I was so fortunate to have
had her in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot
over emphasize the important role she had in my personal development.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In honor of Grandparent Day I would like to
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently came across this quote: <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Love me when
I deserve it least because that’s when I need it the most.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That’s exactly what my grandmother did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My “Grams” had a way of looking at me that
both nailed my behavior and said I love you at the same time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She didn’t even have to say a word.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No preaching or scolding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her look simply said, “I’m so sorry you screwed
up and I love you.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reason this
was such an effective parenting tool was because it made it bearable to own up
and take responsibility for my actions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In fact, it facilitated the process!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Kids typically know when they’ve done something wrong, but, what they often
don’t know is how to go about making things right again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Had my grandmother focused on making me feel
guilty or ashamed or on punishing me, I might have tried to deny my culpability
and protect my fragile ego.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s very
hard to admit, “I’m wrong” when you’re in a corner and people are shouting at
you, “you’re wrong.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, what my
grandmother did was give me room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
allowed me space to contemplate my actions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After a while I would go to her apologize and we’d talk about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would genuinely want to do better.
Incidentally, I never once had my old mistakes dredged up and placed before me
as evidence of my past failures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
too instilled a sense of trust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead
of having to hide my mistakes from her, I had an adult I could go to without
losing my dignity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not sure if my
Grams was aware of her “technique” but I certainly have adopted it years later
with my own children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes my
husband mistakes my reaction as no action until he sees the results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When he does he just shakes his head and
smiles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, in honor of my grandmother
and all the grandparents out there teaching and loving children
unconditionally, I salute you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
deserve to be honored!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Golly Gee-pers is so excited to be part of the Zulily <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Eating Right and Etiquette</span> event this Monday, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">August 6-9</span>. This is a terrific opportunity if you would like to buy several Table Manners Card games at once to use as party favors for a girl's tea party, Thanksgiving or as stocking stuffers for the kids. You could save a bundle and help make the world a little more polite in the process!</span></div>
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Congratulations! The winner of our 2012 Birth and Baby Fair Raffle is #16, Jaynny Max.<br />
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It was a pleasure meeting all you new moms, existing moms and beautiful families! Staci Ericsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061091677587177502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907565142459838962.post-23107529185820204862012-06-22T10:46:00.002-07:002012-06-22T10:46:44.213-07:00Kate Hudson gets "Table Manners Cards"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, if you didn't know, this busy actress now has a new clothing line with Ann Taylor. Talk about a super mom, talented, smart and stylish. We wish Kate and her budding family all the best!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, thanks to my extrememly talented and patient graphic designer turned web designer, Andi Botto, Gollygee-pers.com has been updated and is now interactive! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17!</span> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought I would take this opportunity to acknowledge the importance of dads in teaching their sons and daughters good manners. After all, sons will model their fathers and daughters will learn how they expect to be treated based on watching the primary male role model in their lives. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Here is my top 10 favorite things dads do to teach good manners:</span> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> When Dads…</span><br /><ol>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This year’s annual conference will be held at the Tuscany Suites & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 3-6. I am very proud to say that <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Table Manners Cards</span> </b>will be in the welcome bag of every attendee. Thank you INA for this wonderful honor. </span></span></span>Staci Ericsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061091677587177502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907565142459838962.post-73082445161750927242012-03-26T15:38:00.000-07:002012-03-28T15:00:54.074-07:00Have a fairy or an elf compliment your child...<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spring has sprung! </span></span><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's a magical time. Flowers and trees are blooming, the grasses are emerald green and rainbows grace our skies. Nature nurtures children’s imaginations as they gather sticks, moss and leaves and search for small life hidden under rocks and inside of flowers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to encourage and reward kind, gentle and polite behavior in our children. </span></span><span lang="EN"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Imagine your child receiving a tiny little envelope. Inside is a letter. The writing is so small you have to use a magnifying glass to read it. When you do your child realizes that she or he is being complimented by a fairy or an elf who has noticed your child’s good behavior. What a memorable reward! To create this experience for your child, Golly Gee-pers is providing free down loadable letters and envelopes. You can choose Fairy Poli for girls or Elf Raffi for boys. Simply go to</span> </span><a href="http://www.gollygee-pers.com/"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: Segoe Script;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Segoe Script;"><span lang="EN">www.gollygee-pers.com</span></span></span></u></a><span style="font-family: Segoe Script;"><span lang="EN"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and click on freebies. Have fun!</span></span></span>Staci Ericsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061091677587177502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907565142459838962.post-88066035583926395012012-03-06T13:25:00.000-08:002012-03-06T13:25:03.519-08:00March Mixes Manners and Music<span lang="EN"> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to Holidayinsights.com March is “Music in Our Schools Month”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coincidentally, (although I don’t believe in coincidences) Golly Gee-pers was invited to a local school to debut a few of our new manners songs. Thanks to the cool and melodic voice of Rebecca Sayre, kindergartners through 5<sup>th</sup> graders embraced the songs and their message with unabashed singing, humming, tapping and lively discussions. In one of the classrooms an autistic boy who had remained sitting at his desk working with an aid, quickly joined in. His teachers were delighted to see this otherwise unresponsive child suddenly participating along with the rest of the class! It struck me (not for the first time) how alive and focused the kids became and what an important tool music can be to learning. In honor of this month’s celebration, I would love to hear from people on the ways in which music has contributed to their child’s education or development. Although the Manners CD has not yet been completed, you can still hear this wonderful singer's voice at <a href="http://www.rebeccasayre.com/">http://www.rebeccasayre.com/</a>. </span></span>Staci Ericsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18061091677587177502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8907565142459838962.post-72203597428329311332012-02-03T12:56:00.000-08:002012-02-03T12:56:25.046-08:00Table Manners Cards gets 5 stars on Amazon.com!<strong><span style="color: #e47911;">Most Helpful Customer Reviews<br /><!-- BOUNDARY --></span></strong><a href="" name="R1PM3Q3Z0CREYP"></a> <strong>Table Manners Cards</strong> - <strong>Played During Meals</strong> <br />
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In an era of fractured mealtimes, children isolated in front of screens and buttons, here is an opportunity to bring a family together at an important time/event of the day, and at the same time all can participate in a game that takes the stress out of mealtime and teaches a child much needed social skills that will be used throughout a lifetime.</div>
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I will be revamping my website <a href="http://www.gollygee-pers.com/">http://www.gollygee-pers.com/</a> in the near future to make it more interactive and easier for people to find. However, Table Manners Cards can still be purchased through Amazon.com in the toys and games section where I am trying out a lower price!!</div>
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