Entries from December 2007

Come and find your blog bling. You can find widgets, blog templates, chat boxes, calendars, podcasting, and the kitchen sink…well, not the kitchen sink. But this will keep you busy for days deciding what to put on your blog.
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Favicons–check this site out…so much stuff.
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Say It–make your own graphics and pictures





Categories: Best of 2007 · Blogging
Tagged: Best of 2007, blog, blog tools, Blogging, blogs, kerith collins, podcasting, problogger, templates, widgets
December 28, 2007 · 1 Comment
Yea, you heard me. You should have gone to these places for your Christmas shopping. Oh well. There is always next year-and birthdays-and anniversaries-and for fun! This is a great list if stores you know, stores you have never heard of, and of places that simply have cool stuff.
(And just for the record…none of the links are affiliate links…I did not make this list to make myself money…I make it because there needs to be places where you can get everything you want and need all in one place–so Digg it, Stumble it, Delicious it…whatever you need to do to get back to the best shopping of the year!)
Now…on with the fantastic shopping.
THE USUAL SUSPECTS
FOR THE LADIES
CALLING ALL GUYS
My hubby helped me with these sites. There are several Land Rover shopping sites– because we own one. And yes…it is always broken and we are very addicted (if you have a rover, you will so understand…love it but it is a pain in our butts and pocketbook). There are a couple of manly-men forums but, like my hubby said, men don’t shop for clothes online so I need to put something in here. But they are great sites for all those hubbys out there.
FOR THE KID IN ALL OF US–mostly toys
FOR YOUR LITTLE BABY
Categories: Best of 2007 · baby · blue momma · cars · clothes · dad · furniture · kerith collins · kids · land rover · my babies · planners · range rover · rugs · tools · toys

Welcome to my list of the 51 best of Family Friendly and Kid Awesome sites. It is 51 just for good measure. These are some of my families favorite sites. With the holidays upon us, you will want to save, Digg, Delicious, Stumble, or whatever you need to do to save this post. All these sites are fantastic family fun!
- ag Kid Zone–Care Bears, Holly Hobbie, Strawberry Shortcake, Sushi Pack.
Bubble Box
–A ton of flash games but–REMEMBER–some of these games are for older kids so parents may want to check out first. But there are still alot of awesome games for kids of all ages.
Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friend’s Big, Fat, Awesome House Party
–Come and join the fun. You can make your own imaginary monster and explore the house. This is months of fun.
Postopia
–And you thought cereal was just for breakfast.
Build-a-Bear Workshop
–If you don’t have a store near by, come and make a digital friend, play at the playground, and make a room for your new friend.
cbc.ca/kids
–I don’t know how my son found this site, but it is fantastic. It has so much for kids to explore.
Big Money Arcade
–Another flash game site–REMEMBER–some of the games are for older kids so parents may want to check out first.
Gamez Hero
–Flash video game site. It has alot of kids games–REMEMBER–there are some games for the older kids so parents may want to check it out first.
Net Games
–More flash games that are fun to play–REMEMBER–some of the games are for older kids so parents may want to check out first.
Gamesmais
–This is a flash video site for Spanish Speakers. There is a Scooby Doo game on there my son loves to play and he doesn’t know Spanish. REMEMBER–some of the games are for older kids so parents may want to check it out first.
Apple Jack
–Yea…the cereal. It is awesome.
Kewlopolis
–It is the CBS cartoons that are showing on the weekends.
Lego
–All about Legos.
Monkey Bar, Jr
.–My Little Pony, Tonka, Candyland, Play0Doh, oh my.
Monkey Bar TV
–For the older kids–Spiderman, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Monopoly. These Monkey bar and Monkey bar Jr. are Hasbro sites. They are alot of fun.
NOGGIN
–For the preschooler in all of us.
Nick
–Yep, the channel—come for the games–stay for the activities and shows.
Nick, Jr
–For the little brothers and sisters.
PBS KIDS
–All of your favorite Public Television shows, games, activities, etc.
PBS KIDS Sprout
–More PBS fun–Check it out!
Playhouse Disney
–All of your disney friends want to play.
Qubo
–These shows and games are wholesome for the whole family. They have a more Christian slant but are fantastic…who doesn’t love Bob the Tomatoe!
Ezone
–More flash games but they are origional–REMEMBER–some of these games are for the older kids so parents may want to check it out first.
Miniclips
–This includes video flash games, e-cards, short cartoons, and tons of fun. REMEMBER–some of these games are for the older kids so parents may want to check it out first.
Nitrome
–More flash games but are aimed at the younger player. Also has a links page to even more flash video game sites.
Poptarts
–Ya gotta love breakfast!
Fun Flash Games
–Yes…it is another flash game site. But still cool. REMEMBER–some of the games are for older kids so parents may want to check it out first.
bEQUAL
–This is a site that sells games. But they do have alot of demo games you can play…Shrek, Over The Hedge, Santa Trivia, Bible quiz game.
Viva Pinata–These Pinata’s need your help…to have fun.
Shrek
–Everything Shrek!
Cartoon Network
–The whole channel is here.
Millsberry
–From General Mills…let your kids explore.
Lucky Charms
–Help Lucky get his marshmellows.
Eggo Waffles
–Check out this site to “disguise” your eggos.
Scratch
–SO COOL! This is kind of a social network for kids where they can not only play video games but also create them themselves. You just have to check it out!!!!
Goldfish
—Yes…the goldfish cracker has it’s own kid’s website. Come on in…the water is fine.
Bob The Builder
–Can you do it? Yes you can!
American Girl
—Come and meet the doll on the internet. Finally, good fun just for girls.
Rescue Heros & Planet Heros
–Find a real hero for your kids.
Fisher Price View Finder
—You remember the View Finder…now here is one on the Web.
Kids Com
–This is a site where you kids can create a virtual self and make friends in a virtual world.
Seussville
–The Dr. Seuss Cat comes to life and wants to play.
Sesame Street Workshop
—Ya know you want to visit this neighborhood.
Zoo
–This is a search engine webpage for kids safe web surfing and searching.
The Kidz Page
–All sorts of fun for the family—REMEMBER–although this site is awesome, sometimes their ads are aimed for the older kid.
Scholastic
–Yep…all the book and internet fun you could have.
The Official J.K. Rowling Site
—and yes…there is a link to harry potter…but it is really a very cool site.
4Kids
–All sorts of kids and parent fun.
Science Bob
—Science Fun Galore!
Fun Brain
–There are all sorts of games here to exercise your child’s brain.
The Space Place
–A site by NASA for kids. Now they can learn about space and they can understand it…it is far out.
Social Bookmarking
Categories: Best of 2007
I am getting my blogging butt out of my chair and am re-vamping my blogs. I will still be on them but not really blogging on them very often.I need your input. I have 6 blogs (I know, can you believe it) and I am doing an audit of all of them. I would like all my readers…and anyone who just comes across my blogs in the next few weeks to give me your:
- comments
- questions
- concerns
- advice
Just click on the picture below to be taken to a list of my blogs.

Any and all comments you have to improve on my blogs are welcome. I have had them going for almost 6 months now and with the new year, I am going to be doing more with my blogging.
I am also looking for other bloggers/website owners:
- Mommy bloggers
- Iowa bloggers
- Family Friendly bloggers
- Arts, crafts, food, scrapbooking, sewing, etc. bloggers
- Plus sized men & women bloggers
- Multiple birth parents/bloggers
- Freelance writing & problogging bloggers
- Family Friendly websites
I am interested in any bloggers/website owners who would be interested in getting some free advertising for their blogs/websites. I am looking for people to guest post on my blogs, to interview in their chosen field, and anyone who would be willing to donate or give me a large discount on products for upcoming give-a-way contests I will be holding beginning the first of the year. Again, this is a great way for you to get free advertising for your blogs, websites, and products.
I am also looking for budget friendly graphic artists & blogger and wordpress template creators and designers. I am looking for someone to help me change the look of my blogs. I am looking for something fun, family friendly, and fantastic.
If you are interested in free advertising and helping me take my blogs to the next level, please comment on this post or e-mail me at cathicollins (at) gmail (dot) com.
I can’t wait to hear from you.

Categories: Blogging
Tagged: Blogging
I am getting my blogging butt out of my chair and am re-vamping my blogs. I will still be on them but not really blogging on them very often.I need your input. I have 6 blogs (I know, can you believe it) and I am doing an audit of all of them. I would like all my readers…and anyone who just comes across my blogs in the next few weeks to give me your:
- comments
- questions
- concerns
- advice
Just click on the picture below to be taken to a list of my blogs.

Any and all comments you have to improve on my blogs are welcome. I have had them going for almost 6 months now and with the new year, I am going to be doing more with my blogging.
I am also looking for other bloggers/website owners:
- Mommy bloggers
- Iowa bloggers
- Family Friendly bloggers
- Arts, crafts, food, scrapbooking, sewing, etc. bloggers
- Plus sized men & women bloggers
- Multiple birth parents/bloggers
- Freelance writing & problogging bloggers
- Family Friendly websites
I am interested in any bloggers/website owners who would be interested in getting some free advertising for their blogs/websites. I am looking for people to guest post on my blogs, to interview in their chosen field, and anyone who would be willing to donate or give me a large discount on products for upcoming give-a-way contests I will be holding beginning the first of the year. Again, this is a great way for you to get free advertising for your blogs, websites, and products.
I am also looking for budget friendly graphic artists & blogger and wordpress template creators and designers. I am looking for someone to help me change the look of my blogs. I am looking for something fun, family friendly, and fantastic.
If you are interested in free advertising and helping me take my blogs to the next level, please comment on this post or e-mail me at cathicollins (at) gmail (dot) com.
I can’t wait to hear from you.

Categories: Blogging
Tagged: Blogging
I am getting my blogging butt out of my chair and am re-vamping my blogs. I will still be on them but not really blogging on them very often.
I need your input. I have 6 blogs (I know, can you believe it) and I am doing an audit of all of them. I would like all my readers…and anyone who just comes across my blogs in the next few weeks to give me your:
- comments
- questions
- concerns
- advice
Just click on the picture below to be taken to a list of my blogs.

Any and all comments you have to improve on my blogs are welcome. I have had them going for almost 6 months now and with the new year, I am going to be doing more with my blogging.
I am also looking for other bloggers/website owners:
- Mommy bloggers
- Iowa bloggers
- Family Friendly bloggers
- Arts, crafts, food, scrapbooking, sewing, etc. bloggers
- Plus sized men & women bloggers
- Multiple birth parents/bloggers
- Freelance writing & problogging bloggers
- Family Friendly websites
I am interested in any bloggers/website owners who would be interested in getting some free advertising for their blogs/websites. I am looking for people to guest post on my blogs, to interview in their chosen field, and anyone who would be willing to donate or give me a large discount on products for upcoming give-a-way contests I will be holding beginning the first of the year. Again, this is a great way for you to get free advertising for your blogs, websites, and products.
I am also looking for budget friendly graphic artists & blogger and wordpress template creators and designers. I am looking for someone to help me change the look of my blogs. I am looking for something fun, family friendly, and fantastic.
If you are interested in free advertising and helping me take my blogs to the next level, please comment on this post or e-mail me at cathicollins (at) gmail (dot) com.
I can’t wait to hear from you.

Categories: Blogging
Tagged: Blogging
I am getting my blogging butt out of my chair and am re-vamping my blogs. I will still be on them but not really blogging on them very often.I need your input. I have 6 blogs (I know, can you believe it) and I am doing an audit of all of them. I would like all my readers…and anyone who just comes across my blogs in the next few weeks to give me your:
- comments
- questions
- concerns
- advice
Just click on the picture below to be taken to a list of my blogs.

Any and all comments you have to improve on my blogs are welcome. I have had them going for almost 6 months now and with the new year, I am going to be doing more with my blogging.
I am also looking for other bloggers/website owners:
- Mommy bloggers
- Iowa bloggers
- Family Friendly bloggers
- Arts, crafts, food, scrapbooking, sewing, etc. bloggers
- Plus sized men & women bloggers
- Multiple birth parents/bloggers
- Freelance writing & problogging bloggers
- Family Friendly websites
I am interested in any bloggers/website owners who would be interested in getting some free advertising for their blogs/websites. I am looking for people to guest post on my blogs, to interview in their chosen field, and anyone who would be willing to donate or give me a large discount on products for upcoming give-a-way contests I will be holding beginning the first of the year. Again, this is a great way for you to get free advertising for your blogs, websites, and products.
I am also looking for budget friendly graphic artists & blogger and wordpress template creators and designers. I am looking for someone to help me change the look of my blogs. I am looking for something fun, family friendly, and fantastic.
If you are interested in free advertising and helping me take my blogs to the next level, please comment on this post or e-mail me at cathicollins (at) gmail (dot) com.
I can’t wait to hear from you.

Categories: Blogging
So you can make your self into an elf…and talk too.Click here to see my elf and make your own!
Categories: christmas
hey there Julie, Jerry, Char, and all other family we called this weekend!!!! hope you like our blog…and come back…and start your own…so we can come and visit!
Categories: family updates