Author Archives: Jaime Egan

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READ ME NOW!

Aren’t you just a little bit curious about this blog? Well, come on in and sit for a spell! Okay, now that I have your attention, I would like to take this opportunity to say: READ MEDIA REVIEWS! Reading blogs in Media Reviews is like taking a break from your day. You get to read about children’s books, adult books (but not TOO adult), children’s videos and television programming, music, and websites. I have made it a personal goal to try and get more Families.com members to read from Media Reviews. Here I am reaching out to you, the reader. … Continue reading →

USA Voice

I have just discovered a new website that is a cool place to get information. USA Voicelaunched in July 2006 and is said to be the world’s fastest growing news organization. I actually heard about them when I found an e-mail in my inbox asking if I would like to be a reporter for them. Don’t worry faithful readers — if I do get the position I plan on staying right here at Families.com as well. In any case, USA Voice offers information about almost any topic of interest. From news and business, to sports and entertainment, USA Voice is … Continue reading →

Beth Chaverim: A True House of Friends

For those of you who have read my other articles in Jewish Families, you should understand how much writing this one means. For those of you who have not, please see “Living with Stereotypes: I’m Not Truly Jewish?” and “Living with Stereotypes: All Jews Have Money.” This blog will mean a lot more to you after you read those. When I was in high school, my family became members of a synagogue — Beth Chaverim. Since many people are not familiar with the Hebrew language, even those who are Jewish, Beth Chaverim means “house of friends.” I went into the … Continue reading →

Crayola Color Wonder Products

Back in March, Sherry Holetzky included Crayola Color Wonder in her Kids Crafts blog about cool craft products. However, my family just loves these products so much that we felt they deserved their own article. Everyone knows Crayola as probably the most popular brand of crayons, constantly coming out with new colors and even larger boxes. But Crayola has come up with this amazing product that claims to be mess-free and easy to do anywhere. Yes, parents, Color Wonder products are just about one of the most innovative creative tools of our children’s time. The trick to the Crayola Color … Continue reading →

Sisters in Sweat

Ladies — are you trying to lose weight, but can not find the right type of support? Have you seen Sisters in Sweat? Sisters in Sweat was created by four women who discovered what worked for them and who want to share it with every other woman out there. It is a testament to the women who use in-home walking as an effective exercise program. I “met” Stephanie Jette through an e-mail. She is an acquaintance of my father and she had heard that I write about websites. The rest, as they say, is history. Stephanie lost over 110 pounds, … Continue reading →

Writing About the Caldecott Medal Winners

For those of you who have been reading my blogs about the Caldecott Medal winners, you know that I have learned a lot. I have learned not necessarily just about art or illustrations, but about myself as an avid reader and a parent. I have learned about the kinds of books that I would like to share with my daughter, and those I would prefer to leave until she is a little bit older. I have enjoyed reading these books as much as I did when I was younger. I have liked reading them as much as I enjoy reading … Continue reading →

Attention Parents! Kidz Bop Contest! Enter NOW!

This just in! Kidz Bop — that wonderful company that you know for its kid-friendly music and videos — is having a special Halloween costume photo contest. First prize will mean that your child’s picture will appear in a new Kidz Bop video. Want to enter your child? Here’s how! 1. Take a picture of your child in his/her Halloween costume. 2. Go to KidzBop.com to print the mail-in entry form. 3. Fill out the form, attach the photo, and mail it in by October 4, 2006. 4. Check the website on October 20th to see the new video! Watch … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 2003-2006

Come read the books deemed worthy of the Caldecott Medal! I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 2003 “My Friend Rabbit” by Eric Rohmann “My Friend Rabbit” is about a little mouse and his friend named Rabbit. It seems that no matter what rabbit does, he is always getting into some kind of mischief. In this story, he gets his toy airplane stuck in a tree and … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 1998-2002

For more information about the origins of the Caldecott Medal, please see The Caldecott Medal and the Man for Whom it was Named. I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 1998 “Rapunzel” by Paul O. Zelinsky In this retelling of the classic tale, Paul Zelinsky really creates a believable story that a girl could have hair strong enough for someone to climb up it. Her hair is … Continue reading →

Winners of the Caldecott Medal: 1993-1997

Come read the books deemed worthy of the Caldecott Medal! I am giving a brief synopsis of each book along with a comment about the artwork here and there. I am also including lists of the Honor winners for each year. I hope you enjoy my series. Comments are welcomed!! 1993 “Mirette on the High Wire” by Emily Arnold McCully There was a widow named Madame Gateau who ran a boardinghouse. She and her daughter Mirette always made sure that their guests were comfortable. But one day a stranger appears and Mirette becomes fascinated with his unusual talent. Will Mirette … Continue reading →