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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

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Are you Part of the 'Elf on the Shelf' Craze?

There are countless ways to display the Elf, as he flies off store shelves this holiday season.

Over the past decade, the “Elf on the Shelf” has become a tradition in many homes. According to online research, the Elf was born in 2005 when a mother and daughter decided to write a book. After being rejected by numerous publishing houses, the pair decided to self-publish the book – first printing 300 copies. By the end of 2010, more 1.5 million copies of “Elf on the Shelf” had been sold. The basic premise is that Santa sends his "Elf scouts" to families’ homes. Once the family reads "The Elf on the Shelf” book, it is directed to give the elf doll (which comes with the book) a name and register it on a website to make "the adoption" official. From then on, the Elf lives with the family and watches the children’s behavior every Christmas …

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Richard

10:50 am on Thursday, December 13, 2012

Enjoy the ImageAMMO.com Show ... Make your own ELF on the Shelf SHOW! Go to http://iaws.imageammo.com/share.php?u=32337eaa58b41892322c07839871add6&w=15fceb65c1aa8549902a2cd5f0a92baa   more ›

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Mountain View

What Would Happen if Adult Behaviors Were Graded?

Children know their day-to-day actions are being monitored at home and school. How different would things be if adults were evaluated on a similar system?

Last week I was driving behind a school bus as it delivered morning kindergarten students to their prospective bus stops. My windows were down, the sunroof was open, the sun was shining, and my heart warmed as I heard one father eagerly ask his daughter, “Did you get a gold star today?” as she jumped off the bus. She nodded her head with a beaming smile as he gave her a bear hug. Initially I thought it was so sweet, this dad genuinely inquiring about his youngster's morning at school. But then another thought occurred to me. When do we stop being graded on our daily behavior? Stars, smiley faces, and green, yellow and red circles are awarded to children every day at school based on the way they act toward one another, how respectful they …

Carl W

3:57 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2012

I just feel good doing nice things for friends & strangers, eveyday. Spreads niceness - makes people happier. (Living near I-78 exits, often explain, and if difficult, suggest people follow me to their destinations). (Also, like to be ambassador of good for Allentown)! :-)   more ›

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