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Rainy Day Activities for Kids

tootsiesshoes — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:51:06 +0000

Rainy Day Activities for Kids

It is difficult to convince a child to stay indoors on a rainy day. Here are some interesting rainy day activities for kids, to help you keep them indoors but active, on rainy days, by Madhura P:

Kids love running around the yard, climbing walls, or simply being out of the house. But sometimes, rain plays spoilsport and kids are forced to stay indoors. In no time, you will find them glued either to the television or video games. You, as a parent, hate to see your kid being a couch potato and want him/her to do something creative, being indoors. Following are some rainy day activities for children.

Arts and Crafts: Involve your kids in some arts and craft activities like sketching, coloring pages, painting, clay modeling, puppet-making, making collages using pictures from old magazines, etc. You can even ask them to write creative articles and greeting cards using different items that are already available at home like beads, colors, buttons, shells, colorful pieces of cloth, etc.

Games: There are many indoor games that can involve multiple players. Try card games, jigsaw puzzles, board games; monopoly and checkers being the most popular. You can even try making a card house, playing house or with dolls and cars with toddlers. Treasure hunts or hide-and-seek are the games that can be played with older children.

Cooking: Involve your children in some fun kids cooking, and make their favorite dishes. You can even teach younger children how to make simple dishes like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Children love to participate in baking cookies or tempting chocolate cakes.

Picnic: Having an indoor picnic can also be a lot of fun for toddlers as well as children. Have games, snacks and a meal packed in a basket like a real picnic. You can even move the furniture in your living room to spread the mat, play games to get the real ‘picnic effect’.

Story Time: Let the children read stories or older children can read stories aloud for the younger ones. You can even have a story enacted like a play. Involve kids and ask them to play different parts. They will be thrilled and you may even be surprised by your child’s imagination. You can also go a step further and dress the kids up like story book characters.

Apart from all the above rainy day activities for kids, you can enjoy family movie time by putting on a movie DVD meant especially for children. Put on some old videos of your kid’s babyhood with your running commentary about the incidences and events. Children will really find this amusing. You can even teach your kids to make paper boats and you can then set them to sail in rain water collected in a tub. Rainy day activities for toddlers should be filled with action. Allow them once to use colors, pens and pencils, play with soft toys, etc.

You can even utilize this time by teaching children a few skills, suitable to their age, like painting, carving soap, operating a computer, improving their handwriting, understanding and counting money, playing musical instruments, etc. Older children can also be involved in simple household chores. Awarding them for simple tasks, which will leave them hungry for more, and will also be helpful for you.

The idea behind rainy day activities for kids is to have the maximum physical activity and interesting kids art activities. Sitting in one place will surely bore them. These indoor rainy day activities are great to get the entire family together, augment child development and keep your kids from getting bored.

Tootsies now offers Western Chief Rainwear

tootsiesshoes — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:07:16 +0000

Tootsies Children Rainwear, a 25 year old retailer/etailer is pleased to announce that it now represents the Washington Shoe company, manufacturers of the Western Chief rainwear brand. You can find the Western Chief brand on our web site at http://www.tootsiesrainwear.com The following is some published information on the Washington Shoe Company:

Washington Shoe Company was founded in Seattle in 1891 to produce rugged outdoor boots designed to meet the harsh conditions of the Alaska Gold Rush. Today, Washington Shoe Company is committed to providing retail distributors with the same high quality, rugged work footwear. The Western Chief Brand is designed to meet and exceed the demands of today’s work place while providing comfort and durability, at a reasonable cost.

We are experiencing rapid growth due to the overwhelming response of our retailer dealers. Our program of providing in stock, quality workshoes, at reasonable prices is working. As a result we are happy to announce our move in March 98 to a new larger, state of the art warehouse. Here we plan to continue expanding our product line and to continue improving our level of service to you. All phone and fax numbers will remain the same. The new address is listed below. Our success is a direct result of your success with our products. We thank you for your support.

Timely delivery from our in stock Seattle area facility is the Washington Shoe Company pledge. We at Washington Shoe Company proudly stand behind our Western Chief Products and warrant them against faulty materials and workmanship. We appreciate your business and are committed to work hard to increase your profits!

Dealers are invited to browse our corporate site at http://www.washingtonshoe.com

Tootsies Now Offers Thomas the Tank raincoats

tootsiesshoes — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:59:42 +0000

The way kids look at puddles; the wetter the better. When the rain rolls in, Western Chief Kids’ colorful and fanciful rain gear will keep them happy and dry.

There is something magical about the bond kids’ form with our characters. Once a kid puts on their Western Chiefs rainwear, they will never want to take them off, not even at bedtime! Our Western Chief’s Thomas the Tank raincoat will have them saying ‘Yes I can’ as they make their way in the rain. This child raincoat’s outer shell is made of 100 percent polyurethane; while the inner lining is constructed of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Our Thomas the Tank raincoat has front snaps for secure fit, with two pockets to store little treasures. This raincoat is very easy to clean and care for with just soap and water.

Our Thomas the Tank raincoat is designed to be worn together with matching Thomas the Tank rain boot and umbrella. As a set, they will add color to any grey day. AVAILABLE IN SIZES 2T, 3T, 4T, 4/5, 5/6, 6/6X.Order online today or if you prefer by phone at 1-866-235-0626. Our hours are 10 am to 6 pm EST.

Hello Kitty Rain Boots Available at Tootsies

tootsiesshoes — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:11:12 +0000

The way kids look at puddles; the wetter the better. When the rain rolls in, Western Chief Kids’ colorful and fanciful rain gear will keep them happy and dry.

Our Western Chief’s Hello Kitty rain boots will have them looking like the ‘cat’s meow’ as they make their way in the rain. This child’s boot is made of 100 percent natural rubber with two handles which makes it easy for kids to pull them on and off. These rain boots are very easy to clean and care for with just soap and water.

Our Hello Kitty rain boots are designed to be worn together with matching Hello Kitty raincoat and umbrella. As a set, they will add color to any grey day. AVAILABLE IN SIZES 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,1and 2.

Tootsies now offers Hello Kitty Rainwear by Western Chief

tootsiesshoes — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:22:55 +0000

The way kids look at puddles; the wetter the better. When the rain rolls in, Western Chief Kids’ colorful and fanciful rain gear will keep them happy and dry.

There is something magical about the bond kids’ form with our characters. Once a kid puts on their Western Chiefs rainwear, they will never want to take them off, not even at bedtime! Our Western Chief’s Hello Kitty raincoat will have them looking like the “cat’s meow” as they make their way in the rain. This child raincoat’s outer shell is made of 100 percent polyurethane; while the inner lining is constructed of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Our Hello Kitty raincoat has front snaps for secure fit, patch pocket and applique pocket, and elastic hood complete with bow! . This raincoat is very easy to clean and care for with just soap and water.

Our Hello Kitty raincoat is designed to be worn together with matching Hello Kitty rain boot and umbrella. As a set, they will add color to any grey day. AVAILABLE IN SIZES 2T, 3T, 4T, 4/5, 5/6, 6/6X

Tootsies Childrens Rainwear Offers the Wippette Kids Berry Sweet Rain Boot

tootsiesshoes — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:52:05 +0000

Berry Sweet Rain Boots by Wippete Kids

The Wippette Kids “Rainpals” rain boot line has been waterproofing kids since 1983. Our kid rain boots are eye-grabing, stylish in addition to giving your child protection against the elements.

Being outdoors in the rain just got more comfortable for kids! Our Wippette Kids Berry Sweet rain boots feature a fun strawberry motif and are crafted from tough poly vinyl construction to keep those little feet warm, dry and comfortable. These kids rain boots have a cotton lined inner sole for comfort and rigid treads for safety while on wet surfaces. Handles make it easy for kids to pull boots on and off.

Our Berry Sweet rain boots are designed to be worn with matching berry sweet raincoats and umbrellas. Available in whole sizes only: Toddler 6,7,8, child 9,10,11 and 12. These rain boots are available online at Tootsies Childrens Rainwear You can go to our web site by clicking on our site name or by calling us toll free at 1-866-235-0626.

Key features:
1. Constructed from tough poly vinyl to keep those little feet warm, dry and comfortable.
2. Rigid treads on outsole for safety while on wet surfaces
3. Cotton lined inner sole for comfort
4. Handles make it easy for kids to pull boots on and off

Tootsies Children Rainwear Offers the Wippette Kids Ladybug Raincoat

tootsiesshoes — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:14:26 +0000

The Wippette Kids “Rainpals” raincoat line has been waterproofing kids since 1983. Our kid raincoats are eye-grabing, stylish in addition to giving your child protection against the elements.

The Wippette Kids Ladybug raincoat will leave your little girl looking oh so cute! Our ladybug raincoats are 2 tones of pink with pink ladybugs and are made of 100 percent vinyl and lined with polyester for comfort, and includes a hood for extra protection and snap closures for adjustable fit. These children raincoats are very easy to clean with a damp cloth.

Wippette’s Ladybug raincoats are designed to be worn together with matching ladybug rain boots and umbrellas. As a set, they will add color to any grey day.

These raincoats are available in sizes 2T through 6/6X. You can order these raincoats only by clicking on our store name, Tootsies Childrens Rainwear, or by calling us toll free at 1-866-235-0626. Our hours are 10 am to 6 pm EST.

Tootsies Children Rainwear now Offers the Wippett Kids Berry Sweet Raincoat

tootsiesshoes — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:45:28 +0000

The Wippett Kids “Rainpals” raincoat line has been waterproofing kids since 1983. Our kid raincoats are eye-grabing, stylish in addition to giving your child protection against the elements.

The Wippett Kids Berry Sweet raincoat will leave your little girl looking oh so sweet! Our berry sweet raincoats are made of 100 percent vinyl and lined with polyester for comfort, and include 2 front strawberry pockets for those little treasures and snap closures for adjustable fit. These children raincoats are very easy to clean with a damp cloth.

Our strawberry raincoat is designed to be worn together with matching strawberry rain boots and umbrella. As a set, they will add color to any grey day. AVAILABLE IN SIZES 2T, 3T, 4T, 4, 5/6, and 6X.

You can order the Wippett Kids Berry Sweet raincoat by clicking on our store name, Tootsies Childrens Rainwear, or by phone at 1-866-235-0626. Our hours are 10 am to 6 pm EST

Kidorable Mermaid Rainwear -Tootsies Kidorable Rainwear

tootsiesshoes — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:44:09 +0000

Kidorable, a leading wholesaler of children’s apparel and accessories, is expanding its offerings in time for fall with the addition of a mystical mermaid style. It will make a splash when girls will bring the siren tail to life. From brightly colored kids umbrellas, children raincoats and toddler rain boots, to backpacks and hangers, girls will connect with the design and details of Kidorable’s mermaid rainwear line style, just as

boys did with the pirate style last spring.

Kidorable, a leading designer and wholesaler of children’s products, transforms everyday, functional kids’ rainwear and other apparel into objects that excite children’s imaginations and enrich their lives at play. Kidorable is distinguished by their high quality, unique collections – from frogs to fairies, dinosaurs to dolphins, and ladybugs to lotus flowers – sold at apparel, shoe and gift retailers across the globe. In addition, Kidorable rainwear is available online at Tootsies Kidorable Rainwear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tootsies Stride Rite. Tootsies has been associated with the Kidorable Company since 1997, and offers all Kidorable rainwear items at both its retail facility in Richmond, Virginia, as well as its online website. To view Kidorable rainwear online, including the new mermaid rainwear line, simply click on our web site name link, Tootsies Kidorable Rainwear, or call us toll free at 1-866-235-0626.

tootsiesshoes — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:31:03 +0000

Mermaid rain boots by Kidorable will make quite a splash. These children rain boots are cute, practical, and very stylish. Guaranteed to be one of the cutest kids rain boot in your neighborhood.

All Kidorable rain boots are constructed of 100 percent natural rubber for long term wear. Our mermaid rain boots are designed to be worn with matching mermaid rain coat and mermaid umbrella. Available in whole sizes only: Toddler 5,6,7,8,child 9,10,11,12,13,1 and 2.

You can find Kidorable’s mermaid rain boots online at: Tootsies Kidorable Rainwear Currently, our mermaid rain boots are on sale. Regularly priced at $29, your can purchase the mermaid rain boot for $23.96, a savings of almost 20 percent. To go to our web site, either click on our web site name, or call us at 1-866-235-0626.