About Author: elle

Website
http://CleverlyChanging.com
Description
Life is short. I use to live analyzing everything and everyone, but after I became a mother I realized that loving others is the only thing that matters. Through my blog I am sharing with you the love I have for my husband and my children. I am on a mission to cleverly help empower others so you too can enjoy your life and live freely.

Posts by elle

  • Do you or your kids like fruit snacks?  SAVE $1.10 on TWO when you buy TWO BOXES any variety Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks. Download the printable coupon. Please keep in mind that these fruit snacks are made with real apple, pear, and cranberry juice from concentrate. For a complete list of ingredients see the package. These fruit snacks are not a substitute for real fruit. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 pouch Amount Per Serving Calories 80 Calories from Fat 0% Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 25mg 1% Total Carbohydrate...

    Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks Coupon

    Posted on May 16, 2012 | No Comments
    Do you or your kids like fruit snacks?  SAVE $1.10 on TWO when you buy TWO BOXES any variety Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks. Download the printable coupon. Please keep in mind that these fruit snacks are made with real apple, pear, and cranberry juice from concentrate. For a complete list of ingredients see the package. These fruit snacks are not a substitute for real fruit. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 pouch Amount Per Serving Calories 80 Calories from Fat 0% Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 25mg 1% Total Carbohydrate...

    Continue Reading...

  • Lately, I haven’t shared a post about what was on my heart. I’m still enjoying my children, probably more than ever. I really didn’t think they could get any sweeter than when they were sweet precious infants, but they are growing more adorable each day. They say some of the funniest things and keep me smiling and believing that good still exists. For a while now, one of my 3 year-old daughters calls me her “Clever Mommy.” It so adorable because she gives me the tightest hugs and says, “You’re my clever Mommy and I love you.” One of the...

    My Open Heart

    Posted on May 15, 2012 | No Comments
    Lately, I haven’t shared a post about what was on my heart. I’m still enjoying my children, probably more than ever. I really didn’t think they could get any sweeter than when they were sweet precious infants, but they are growing more adorable each day. They say some of the funniest things and keep me smiling and believing that good still exists. For a while now, one of my 3 year-old daughters calls me her “Clever Mommy.” It so adorable because she gives me the tightest hugs and says, “You’re my clever Mommy and I love you.” One of the...

    Continue Reading...

  •   Welcome to the iPAD May-nia Giveaway! We are giving away the latest iPad to one lucky winner! Cleverly Changing has teamed up with Bay Area Mommy who partnered with BeeSavy and many other great bloggers to offer you another exciting giveaway for the most-coveted tech gadget in the market! BeeSavy is a digital personal shopping assistant that pays YOU for serving you! BeeSavy searches the internet to obtain the lowest prices at the stores YOU love. The best part? BeeSavy also sends you cashback on your purchases you make when shopping through their links! Quick, easy, and profitable! Check...

    April Flowers Brings May Maynia! Sign-up to win an iPad

    Posted on May 14, 2012 | No Comments
      Welcome to the iPAD May-nia Giveaway! We are giving away the latest iPad to one lucky winner! Cleverly Changing has teamed up with Bay Area Mommy who partnered with BeeSavy and many other great bloggers to offer you another exciting giveaway for the most-coveted tech gadget in the market! BeeSavy is a digital personal shopping assistant that pays YOU for serving you! BeeSavy searches the internet to obtain the lowest prices at the stores YOU love. The best part? BeeSavy also sends you cashback on your purchases you make when shopping through their links! Quick, easy, and profitable! Check...

    Continue Reading...

  • How early do babies start learning? Immediately, babies are learning as soon as they exit their mother’s womb, so start engage your baby with dialog as soon as he or she comes home. Early exposure to language will help your child develop his or her own speech patterns faster. When my daughters arrived home from the hospital, I was overjoyed. For 9 months I earlier waited for the opportunity to be able to talk to them about life and share the world with them. As I nursed, changed them, bathed them, etc I always talked to them about what I...

    Engage your baby: Tips to help develop your child’s speech

    Posted on May 11, 2012 | No Comments
    How early do babies start learning? Immediately, babies are learning as soon as they exit their mother’s womb, so start engage your baby with dialog as soon as he or she comes home. Early exposure to language will help your child develop his or her own speech patterns faster. When my daughters arrived home from the hospital, I was overjoyed. For 9 months I earlier waited for the opportunity to be able to talk to them about life and share the world with them. As I nursed, changed them, bathed them, etc I always talked to them about what I...

    Continue Reading...

  • Bullying is not a new phenomenon, but it recent years it has become much more frightening for children. Parents should always lookout for signs of bullying. The old saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” is untrue. Words can be daggers to someone else. We all know that bullying is a problem throughout the school year, but it can become a bigger problem at the end of the year when some children may seek revenge because they know they will not suffer the full consequences. Bullying can have a devastating effect on the...

    End of year Bullying/ What You Should be Aware of?

    Posted on May 8, 2012 | No Comments
    Bullying is not a new phenomenon, but it recent years it has become much more frightening for children. Parents should always lookout for signs of bullying. The old saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” is untrue. Words can be daggers to someone else. We all know that bullying is a problem throughout the school year, but it can become a bigger problem at the end of the year when some children may seek revenge because they know they will not suffer the full consequences. Bullying can have a devastating effect on the...

    Continue Reading...

  • This year my family will take a trip to Great Wolf lodge, a family friendly resort and water park. I am excited about the trip and the break, but also concerned about my daughter’s Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and pool safety. As many of you may know, one of my daughters is living with Sickle Cell Disease, a genetic blood disorder. For many Sickle Cell Patients, they are advised not to swim in public swimming pools or cold-water pools. Why does cold water pools affect Sickle Cell Patients? Cold water pools can cause a person living with SCD to be...

    Sickle Cell and Pool Safety

    Posted on May 6, 2012 | No Comments
    This year my family will take a trip to Great Wolf lodge, a family friendly resort and water park. I am excited about the trip and the break, but also concerned about my daughter’s Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and pool safety. As many of you may know, one of my daughters is living with Sickle Cell Disease, a genetic blood disorder. For many Sickle Cell Patients, they are advised not to swim in public swimming pools or cold-water pools. Why does cold water pools affect Sickle Cell Patients? Cold water pools can cause a person living with SCD to be...

    Continue Reading...

  • Time savers are extremely important to me because being organized is essential to time management. David Norris is credited with saying, “How you spend your time is more important than how you spend your money. Money mistakes can be corrected, but time is gone forever.” Ironically, iStopDrop.com‘s cord organizer is both a money saving and time management tool. Unfortunately, before I was sent this product, I would easily waste 3 or 5 minutes a day (sometimes longer) looking for my charging cables or cord connectors for my kid’s Innotab or for our camera. Seriously, I have not been this pleased...

    Cord organizer: Review and Giveaway iStopDrop.com (2 Winners)

    Posted on May 3, 2012 | 4 Comments
    Time savers are extremely important to me because being organized is essential to time management. David Norris is credited with saying, “How you spend your time is more important than how you spend your money. Money mistakes can be corrected, but time is gone forever.” Ironically, iStopDrop.com‘s cord organizer is both a money saving and time management tool. Unfortunately, before I was sent this product, I would easily waste 3 or 5 minutes a day (sometimes longer) looking for my charging cables or cord connectors for my kid’s Innotab or for our camera. Seriously, I have not been this pleased...

    Continue Reading...

  • Literacy is very important to me. I love to read and I taught my children to read early as well. I wanted my children to explore the world beyond their physical reach through books, so as babies I read to them often and even during their infant years they listened and looked at the book’s  pictures. At the age of 1 they learned their phonetics and remembered a few words. At the age of two they read a little better and now at three years old they are early readers who can comprehend the words they read. How do you...

    Reading Tips for Children ages 3-5

    Posted on May 1, 2012 | No Comments
    Literacy is very important to me. I love to read and I taught my children to read early as well. I wanted my children to explore the world beyond their physical reach through books, so as babies I read to them often and even during their infant years they listened and looked at the book’s  pictures. At the age of 1 they learned their phonetics and remembered a few words. At the age of two they read a little better and now at three years old they are early readers who can comprehend the words they read. How do you...

    Continue Reading...

  • KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY!Mother’s day in the USA is May 13, 2012, it is fast approaching and Amazon’s Kindle Fire makes a great gift. Tech gifts are very desirable and “HOT” gift for moms this year. CleverlyChanging was given the opportunity to team up with some great bloggers: Techy Tribe, Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa-Mom and Bella Savvy to giveaway a Kindle Fire to one lucky reader! Special thank you to the wonderful bloggers who made this possible including our co-hosts: Giveaway Bandit, Mommy’s Memorandum and eReading on the Cheap. Kindle Fire Benefits for Moms It’s a great way...

    Enter to Win a NEW Kindle Fire

    Posted on April 29, 2012 | 1 Comment
    KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY!Mother’s day in the USA is May 13, 2012, it is fast approaching and Amazon’s Kindle Fire makes a great gift. Tech gifts are very desirable and “HOT” gift for moms this year. CleverlyChanging was given the opportunity to team up with some great bloggers: Techy Tribe, Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa-Mom and Bella Savvy to giveaway a Kindle Fire to one lucky reader! Special thank you to the wonderful bloggers who made this possible including our co-hosts: Giveaway Bandit, Mommy’s Memorandum and eReading on the Cheap. Kindle Fire Benefits for Moms It’s a great way...

    Continue Reading...

  • Have you ever wondered what Klout is all about? Today, I share the buzz about Klout on ChipDizard.com. Do you want to know: What Klout is? Why Klout matters? Whether or not Klout important? and How to build your score? Check out my guest post “GOT KLOUT” to find answers to these questions and more.

    The Buzz about Klout

    Posted on April 27, 2012 | 1 Comment
    Have you ever wondered what Klout is all about? Today, I share the buzz about Klout on ChipDizard.com. Do you want to know: What Klout is? Why Klout matters? Whether or not Klout important? and How to build your score? Check out my guest post “GOT KLOUT” to find answers to these questions and more.

    Continue Reading...

  • Natalie Kocsis once said “The world is a playground, and life is pushing my swing.” To young children a the playground is their universe, a kingdom where they can rule solo or within a group. As parents, my husband and I love taking my children to playgrounds because it is free fun. A couple of months ago, I took my kids to a new playground and realized my children played very differently with me than they did with their father. When their dad takes them to the park their love to explore and try the play equipment often encourages their...

    5 Parenting Tips for Playground Safety

    Posted on April 26, 2012 | No Comments
    Natalie Kocsis once said “The world is a playground, and life is pushing my swing.” To young children a the playground is their universe, a kingdom where they can rule solo or within a group. As parents, my husband and I love taking my children to playgrounds because it is free fun. A couple of months ago, I took my kids to a new playground and realized my children played very differently with me than they did with their father. When their dad takes them to the park their love to explore and try the play equipment often encourages their...

    Continue Reading...

  • My husband and I are always looking for ways to enjoy our family and relax while away from home. Virginia Beach offers a great getaway vacation spot for families that is both beautiful and enjoyable. Especially, if you live in the DC metro area. The best part is you won’t need to buy a plan ticket to have great vacation, because the beach is only a short drive away, which allows you to have more fun for less money. SAFETY FIRST Many of the hotels in the area participate in the voluntary Find-A-Kid Wristband Program, very similar to the one...

    Virginia Beach: A great vacation spot for families

    Posted on April 25, 2012 | 3 Comments
    My husband and I are always looking for ways to enjoy our family and relax while away from home. Virginia Beach offers a great getaway vacation spot for families that is both beautiful and enjoyable. Especially, if you live in the DC metro area. The best part is you won’t need to buy a plan ticket to have great vacation, because the beach is only a short drive away, which allows you to have more fun for less money. SAFETY FIRST Many of the hotels in the area participate in the voluntary Find-A-Kid Wristband Program, very similar to the one...

    Continue Reading...

  • BENEFITS OF SEAFOOD Seafood is a great source of Omega 3-fatty acids. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center “Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral function. In fact, infants who do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids from their mothers during pregnancy are at risk for developing vision and nerve problems. Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include fatigue, poor...

    Seafood is Brain Food! Enter Gorton’s Coupon Giveaway: 3 Winners

    Posted on April 21, 2012 | No Comments
    BENEFITS OF SEAFOOD Seafood is a great source of Omega 3-fatty acids. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center “Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral function. In fact, infants who do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids from their mothers during pregnancy are at risk for developing vision and nerve problems. Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include fatigue, poor...

    Continue Reading...

  • News stations across the US reported about a 6 year old being arrested and charged with with simple assault and damage to property after having a temper tantrum. The report describes a violent outburst: tearing things off the wall, throwing books, toys, and furniture (one which injured the school’s principal). The school chose to have the kindergartner arrested, charged, and left in a jail cell until her mother came to retrieve her. When I heard the report, I felt the school needed to do something to protect the child, the other children, and adults in the classroom as well. Unfortunately,...

    A Cry For Chains? A Six Year Old’s Plea For Invention and Help

    Posted on April 20, 2012 | No Comments
    News stations across the US reported about a 6 year old being arrested and charged with with simple assault and damage to property after having a temper tantrum. The report describes a violent outburst: tearing things off the wall, throwing books, toys, and furniture (one which injured the school’s principal). The school chose to have the kindergartner arrested, charged, and left in a jail cell until her mother came to retrieve her. When I heard the report, I felt the school needed to do something to protect the child, the other children, and adults in the classroom as well. Unfortunately,...

    Continue Reading...

  • Abuse has no specific face, race, economic or educational background, it can happen to any child anywhere. Unfortunately, it is happening all over the world to children everywhere. It has taken me many months to write and share this post with you. I feel that it is a topic not easily discussed, but it is also one that needs to be shared. No child deserves to be abused. No child deserves to be in pain over these unfortunate circumstances, but abuse does happen and where children have no voice, one should be appointed on their behalf. In February, I read...

    April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month: It Can Happen to Any Child

    Posted on April 20, 2012 | No Comments
    Abuse has no specific face, race, economic or educational background, it can happen to any child anywhere. Unfortunately, it is happening all over the world to children everywhere. It has taken me many months to write and share this post with you. I feel that it is a topic not easily discussed, but it is also one that needs to be shared. No child deserves to be abused. No child deserves to be in pain over these unfortunate circumstances, but abuse does happen and where children have no voice, one should be appointed on their behalf. In February, I read...

    Continue Reading...

  • From Life Lessons with Jr. The Super Red Racer is about a young boy name Junior who wants a new bike that he saw on TV, he then develops a plan to start working to make money. The book helps children learn that working and serving others is cool and rewarding. Junior gets a job working for a farmer and learning new skills. I really liked that Junior took on a job that was new to him and learned the benefits of working hard, even when the job is not but not easy and glamorous. Main Principles Taught Toys cost...

    Dave Ramsey’s “The Super Red Racer”

    Posted on April 19, 2012 | 2 Comments
    From Life Lessons with Jr. The Super Red Racer is about a young boy name Junior who wants a new bike that he saw on TV, he then develops a plan to start working to make money. The book helps children learn that working and serving others is cool and rewarding. Junior gets a job working for a farmer and learning new skills. I really liked that Junior took on a job that was new to him and learned the benefits of working hard, even when the job is not but not easy and glamorous. Main Principles Taught Toys cost...

    Continue Reading...

  • I’m always looking for creative ways to entertain my children and recycle things at the same time. We constructed a craft that was both fun and functional. This craft was great because it was also an educational activity for my daughters. What did it teach? The first lesson was about patterns. I let my children pick which Popsicle sticks they liked best, from those chosen we created a reoccurring pattern. Each time I placed the next stick onto the container they had to guess which one came next. (As a result, I had to glue them all separately; otherwise the...

    Fun Functional Container Craft with Popsicle Sticks

    Posted on April 18, 2012 | No Comments
    I’m always looking for creative ways to entertain my children and recycle things at the same time. We constructed a craft that was both fun and functional. This craft was great because it was also an educational activity for my daughters. What did it teach? The first lesson was about patterns. I let my children pick which Popsicle sticks they liked best, from those chosen we created a reoccurring pattern. Each time I placed the next stick onto the container they had to guess which one came next. (As a result, I had to glue them all separately; otherwise the...

    Continue Reading...

  • My name is Montserrat González and I live in the Dominican Republic. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, a master’s in School Management and a specialization in Neuropsychology. But, by far, my biggest accomplishment is my family. Happily married with 2 year old boy/girl twins. Since I’m a pre-school teacher in my country, I decided I would homeschool my twins for a while. They just turned 2 last month, and since they love music (And it’s easier now to go out on my own with them), we decided to take them to a once-a week class from Kindermusik,...

    Have you ever considered Kindermusik for your child?

    Posted on April 16, 2012 | No Comments
    My name is Montserrat González and I live in the Dominican Republic. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, a master’s in School Management and a specialization in Neuropsychology. But, by far, my biggest accomplishment is my family. Happily married with 2 year old boy/girl twins. Since I’m a pre-school teacher in my country, I decided I would homeschool my twins for a while. They just turned 2 last month, and since they love music (And it’s easier now to go out on my own with them), we decided to take them to a once-a week class from Kindermusik,...

    Continue Reading...

  • One benefit of using smartphones is saving money by using apps. There is an app for almost everything. If only there was an app that would literally cook my family a healthy meal when I’m tired. Although technology hasn’t reached this point yet , I am happy to share a few of my favorite FREE apps with you that save me hundreds of dollars. 1. The Coupons app The best part of about the Coupons app is that it tells you where the cheapest gas can be found. OK, we all know gas prices are ridiculous so I am supporting...

    FREE Savings Apps for your iPhone or Android Smartphone

    Posted on April 14, 2012 | 3 Comments
    One benefit of using smartphones is saving money by using apps. There is an app for almost everything. If only there was an app that would literally cook my family a healthy meal when I’m tired. Although technology hasn’t reached this point yet , I am happy to share a few of my favorite FREE apps with you that save me hundreds of dollars. 1. The Coupons app The best part of about the Coupons app is that it tells you where the cheapest gas can be found. OK, we all know gas prices are ridiculous so I am supporting...

    Continue Reading...

  • Free blogger event. You will receive one link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event. Link options are: GFC, Email, RSS, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Vote (as long as it is a no signup or like required, example picket fence). G+ is not allowed as it is against google rules. Prize: Dyson DC23 TurbineHead Vacuum (retail value $399) Open to: Worldwide (note – if the winner is outside of the US are responsible for any duties, taxes,etc that is not covered by basic shipping cost). The event dates: June 1 at 12:01 am to June 15...

    Housewarming Dyson Giveaway *free blog event – accepting signups now.

    Posted on April 14, 2012 | No Comments
    Free blogger event. You will receive one link at no cost as a thank you for participating in this event. Link options are: GFC, Email, RSS, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Vote (as long as it is a no signup or like required, example picket fence). G+ is not allowed as it is against google rules. Prize: Dyson DC23 TurbineHead Vacuum (retail value $399) Open to: Worldwide (note – if the winner is outside of the US are responsible for any duties, taxes,etc that is not covered by basic shipping cost). The event dates: June 1 at 12:01 am to June 15...

    Continue Reading...

« Older Entries

Switch to our mobile site