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Dear Moms, Dads, Relatives, Educators and Business Owners!
One week left of school and everyday this week I have received a note in the kids' books for something to remember to take to school, or an event happening at school, or a birthday invitation or two or three! Plus we have to remember to organise presents for the teachers, make sure all accounts are settled, uniforms and labels for next year plus there is booking for holiday school and activities. Anyone else struggling to come up for air?
This is a very sentimental time of the year for many parents. Some children are starting "big school" next year, some are just moving on to another school and for some little ones it is the last year of being at home with mom or dad as day care or preschool is on the cards for next year. It is important to keep alive the memories of the year that has gone. Scrapbook them, document them in a journal or file away your child's artwork and school homework books to look back on. Before you know it your child will have grown up and not want to acknowledge your existence.
My daughter starts "big school" next year, so she has only 1 week of pre-school to go. I have been thinking how precious the Preschool years are and what they are about. Pre-school is about hand and feet prints on a card for mum and dad, about bringing home the bean wrapped in cotton wool in the purity lid, about nursery rhymes and scribbled pictures you have no clue what they are, but there are whole stories behind them. There are the drawings of people that look like jellyfish, artwork made up of sticky clumps of something stuck on paper, toilet rolls made into binoculars or windmills, paper plates made into clocks and sun faces and egg boxes metamorphosed into worms or cameras. There is no end to a child's creativity.
My children are both very creative and love to do artwork. For me it is very difficult to choose which artwork to keep and which to throw away. The importance of the artwork does not lie in how it looks, but rather the fun and memories of the actual creation. My daughter can tell me how old she was and with which teacher she made each piece of art. There is a story and a cherished memory behind each item. At the end of each year we take all her artwork out the cupboard (along with a dozen fish moths, sawdust, glitter and lentils) and she happily remembers her previous years at pre-school, her teachers and her friends through her pieces of art.
Be careful what you throw away. It may not be just a scribble on a piece of paper, or a sticky lumpy thing, but a story or a memory of your child's life.
I hope you keep your sanity in the last week of the term and please have a look at our Christmas Feature for events, entertainment and activities for your children and the whole family in the December holidays.
Take care
Cara
PRESS RELEASES/PROMOTIONS/WHAT'S NEW Press Releases What's new on Kidzworld? 
A Perpetual Family Favourite, The Jungle Book Returns to the Peoples Theatre for the Holidays
'Better for you' Brand from Simba promises long term growth
Gold Reef City Theme Park remains Jozi's top choice for family entertainment
Alchemy Publishing, Media Partner of the Toy of The Year Awards 2007, Announces Winners
Toys R Us’ top toys for the holiday season
Buy a buddy band and help South Africa’s kids change the world
Your Baby Show Cape Town to offer Netcare baby immunisation clinic
Canal Walk brings Disney Festival to Cape Town this holiday!
Now you can feel like a sexy mum-to-be with top maternity dressing tips from Your Baby Show
Stay informed and educated with our new Edulink toolbar brought to you by Evalunet and Kidzworld.co.za!
Stay connected to us - and get so much more - with the Edulink Community Toolbar! [Read more]
In the news:
Little Cooks Club, an educational programme for Mothers and toddlers has recently opened a franchise in Cape Town. [Read more]
GT Toys launches two brand new products. Spinmaster and Question Mark Junior. [Read more]
Calora are now proud distributors of the following products: Keep-it-kleen Pacifier, RaZ-Berry Teether, Keep-it-kleen Holder, RaZ-A-Dazzle Toothbrush. [Read more]
This month's specials... This month's specials 
Buy ANY two GetAhead grades for only R449 before 30 November and we'll throw in free shipping to any destination in South Africa.
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Imagine Children's Parties - Any party booked and paid over R1000 receives a free personal banner valued at R150. Read more.
Quixstix - Order your 2008 school labels before the end of Nov 2007 to qualify for our 10% early bird discount and beat the New Year rush. Read more.
Baby Love - If you attend a Baby Love workshop on 24 November, 1 or 8 December, you are eligible for a R100 discount off the current workshop price. Read More
Jumping Castle Mania - A castle for the whole weekend in the North or West for R500.00 inclusive of delivery, set up, pack up and collection. Read more
Kazoonky - Special Offer: R150.00 for one pair and R250.00 for 2 pairs! Limited offer - while stocks last. Read More
My Ride - This voucher entitles you to a R10 discount on all Personalised Baby Number Plates ordered through Kidzworld. Click here to download your discount voucher now.
Help at Home-
R250 off all Full time Nanny or Au Pair placements in November and December only!
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND TRADE ENQUIRIES Trade Enquiries Business OpportunitiesEasy-P Toilet Trainer for Boys - Making Potty Training Easy for boys.
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Easy PC Learning System -
Your toddler can now learn through play on your home PC.
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Keep-it-kleen Dummy Holder -
Fits all Keep-it-kleen pacifiers.
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Keep-it-kleen Dummy -
The Keep-it-Kleen Pacifier from Razbaby is the only pacifier with this special "stay clean" shield.
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RaZ-Berry Teether -
First hands-free all silicone teething pacifier. Stimulating, multi-textured, berry shaped nipple soothes while baby plays.
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RaZ-A-Dazzle Toothbrush -
This all silicone toothbrush is softer and safer on baby's teeth and gums than traditional toothbrushes.
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GoPlast
Manufacturers of plastic balls and squares and non slip mats.
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Monkey Magic Kiddie Parties has recently launched the sale of their franchises countrywide! [Read more]
COMPETITIONS/GIVEAWAYSBella Baby The Wizard of Oz 
WIN a soft toy from the Barefoot Range, handmade of natural cotton and vegetable dyes.
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WIN a set of 4 tickets to see the Wizard of Oz at The People's Theatre in March.
[Click to enter]Jungle Book - People's Theatre 
WIN 4 tickets to see the Jungle Book. [Click to enter]
NEW DIRECTORY LISTINGS Christmas TeesEasy-P Toilet Trainer for Boys 
Cute and amusing t-shirts for babies and toddlers to have fun in this Christmas.
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Easy PC Learning SystemFantasy Kids
Your toddler can now learn through play on your home PC.
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We can do it all for your child’s party! Our themed parties are a huge hit with the kids. [Read more] Goodland Summer Camps Icarus Faerie Accessories 
Join our summer camps and experience bushveld adventure and freedom. Our fun activities include Horse Riding, Swimming, Night Hikes, Outdoor Camping, Nature Walks, Bird Watching, Tracking, Game Drives, Arts & Crafts, Drama, Free Play and much more! [Read more]
We have been manufacturing beautiful faerie wings, wands, beaded tiaras, masks, faerie dresses, and faeries since 2000. [Read more]
In-zane Kreeyations Jumping CastlesKeep-it-kleen Dummy Holder
In-Zane Kreeyations has launched it's own unique range of jumping castles to suit most Themed Birthday Parties at affordable rates! [Read more]
The Keep-it-Kleen Holder from Razbaby Fits all Keep-it-kleen pacifiers.
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Keep-it-kleen DummyKnee High Nursery School
The Keep-it-Kleen Pacifier from Razbaby is the only pacifier with this special "stay clean" shield.
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Toddlers learn and develop through fun activities in a loving and safe environment.
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Monkey Magic Kiddies Parties Professional Childcare
Monkey Magic Kiddie Parties will make your child’s birthday wish come true with a magical themed birthday party!
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We place suitably qualified applicants all over KZN. We consider childcare to be a very important job and to many of our candidates this is a career choice, not just a job.
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Raindrops on RosesRaZ-Berry Teether
Brand new morning playschool in Glenhills for children 18 months to 3 years.
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First hands-free all silicone teething pacifier. Stimulating, multi-textured, berry shaped nipple soothes while baby plays.
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RaZ-A-Dazzle ToothbrushSt John First Aid Classes
This all silicone toothbrush is softer and safer on baby's teeth and gums than traditional toothbrushes.
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A premier provider of first aid training courses in South Africa.
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Unique Novelty CakesGoPlast
Specializing in custom designed novelty cakes for all occasions.
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Manufacturers of plastic balls and squares and non slip mats.
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