Mrs Mo's New Jersey: October 2007

Charmed by Claire Too opening this weekend

Exciting News from Charmed by Claire

Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, October 6th
10 a.m.- 5p.m.

Charmed by Claire has welcomed a little sister named Charmed by Claire Too...
Conveniently located right next door at 1 Park Place, Cranbury, NJ

Refreshments will be served and Raffles will be plentiful...

Other exciting news:
Brighton Power of Pink Celebration starts Saturday, Sept. 29th at 10a.m.
Beautiful limited edition necklace, bracelet and earrings (donations to various Breast Cancer organizations- while supplies last)

New Pandora Beads have arrived - Trunk Show Sat. Oct. 13th 11a.m.-5p.m.

WWPHSS Post Prom Fundraiser Sat. Oct. 20th 10a.m.-5 p.m. (% of proceeds donated to helping keep the students happy and healthy after Prom)

Troll beads Full Collection have arrived ( Trunk Show - Friday. Oct. 26th (noon-6p.m)
Looking forward to seeing you all soon,

Happy Fall,
Claire

Computers for Tots!

So as if I wasn't busy enough with non-paying activities, I decided to take on a P/T gig teaching computers to Preschoolers. Through the organization called ComputerTots/Computer Explorers, I got a 1-day a week (for now) job teaching 30 minute segments to groups of 3-5 year olds. Right now, I am going through a CD-Rom game called "Little Bear" where the kids practice 'dragging' graphics, clicking on 'icons,' and navigating through a computer game. They also learn computer terms like: laptop, desktop, mouse, icon, and drag. It's a great program that fosters sharing, listening, problem solving, and fine motor skills. There are franchises all over the country and 9 locations in New Jersey.

ComputerTots is organized through Childcare Centers and Preschools. Parents sign their children up for the classes and can pay monthly or bi-weekly.

You may be thinking, how can my 3 year old really learn computers. You may be pleasantly surprised when then next time you take your computer out, they say, "oh that's a laptop," or "those are icons!" By the time the school year is over, your preschooler will have computer knowledge that children in elementary school might not.

Lindbergh siting in Hopewell

I don't know when or how I found out the Charles Lindbergh lived in Hopewell, NJ during the time of his son's "kidnapping," but what I do know is that many of the locals were not so sure it was a random incident. Despite the controversy that still surrounds the famous case, Lindbergh's estate is still alluring and conveniently nearby!

One weekend, Rob and I went open house hunting (as we do every now and then) and decided to head up to Lindbergh's house again, which is now a facility for juvenile offenders. The facility is named "Highfields" which was the name Lindbergh gave his estate when he had it built in the 30s.

The estate is nestled among foresty trees in the Sourland Mountains. It is not secluded, but anchored by neighbors and farms. Click on the links below for directions to the estate: