Dear Moms, Dads, Relatives, Educators and Business Owners

Just when you think you have juggled and multi-tasked your way pretty successfully through 2009, November comes along and throws in another 10 balls to keep in the air and a couple of invisible curve balls too. This month every school, club or society has something on the go. Prize giving, outings, carol singing, plays and gift collections. Plus there is finalising of any December travel plans, thoughts of Christmas shopping (or not for those of you who cram it in a week before), stationary for the kids for next year, clothing labels and uniforms. The list seems endless.

Quick, grab a brown paper bag and breathe deeply! OK, now have a cup of coffee and finish reading this newsletter. Great, feeling better? Good. Now pick up your phone, mobilise your support networks, synchronise your diaries and stock up on some wine, beer and chocolates. If you don't have any of these, then hide in the cupboard and don't come out for 20 days until the craziness has passed.

If you do drop a ball or ten this month, then don't get stressed out about it, it is a given for this time of the year and soon it will be January and this crazy month will be long forgotten. Just make sure you only drop the small balls and not the big important ones otherwise you will have to close your Facebook account and change your email address, or hide in the cupboard for January too! If you manage to get through this month without dropping any balls, then you must be single, without children and subscribed to the wrong newsletter.

This month we have sourced some Christmassy books, music and movies to keep the kids busy with in the holidays. Goodie Two Shoes now have 3 different Goodie Box™ options and a Christmas one. They are designed to suit your budget, your child's age and whether you have a boy or girl. These are great to keep on hand and bring out when you are just about to lose it (you might need a few this month) and need something convenient to keep the kids entertained for a while. They also make lovely gifts.

Finally, I have also managed to cram in two product reviews, some new competitions, two new SuPa Videos, and as promised a family travels feature full of useful products and advice.

Good luck for November!

www.kidzworld.co.za

            November 2009