Norman Parents Network

Target Clearance!

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:23:25 GMT

Target has toys at 75% clearance!! I stocked up for Christmas. Almost all of the clearance toys are under $7. Happy shopping!!

Oklahoma Tax Holiday

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:38:26 GMT

This weekend is Tax-Free Weekend! Friday through Sunday, shop for clothes and shoes priced at $100 or less per item and pay no taxes. See the Norman Transcript article for more details.

http://www.normantranscript.com/archivesearch/local_story_212002900

Music Studio Opening

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:37:10 GMT

A new music studio is opening in Norman and will offer lots of classes including piano, guitar, and voice, as well as visual art, movement, improvisation, and composition. They are offering a "World of Art" camp in August for children ages 5-7 in which world cultures are explored through music, dance, food, story, arts and crafts. Visit Sondermusic.com for more details.

Kids for Kindness Earth Day Festival

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:12:28 GMT

Bring the kids and enjoy Sunday in Reaves Park for the 9th Annual Little River Zoo Kids for Kindness Earth Day Festival! From noon to 6:00 p.m., April 20th, Little River Zoo and the City of Norman, along with many other local, county and state organizations will come together to provide FREE fun, hands-on children's activities that focus on humane treatment of animals, renewal of our environment and kindness to each other.

Norman Music Festival and Groovefest next weekend!

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:38:02 GMT

Norman Music Festival - the First Annual NMF is April 26th in downtown Norman
Groovefest - April 27th at Andrews Park

Curbsite Recycling Details

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:18:58 GMT

Curbside Recycling starts March 3rd in Norman. See the Recycle Norman website for details!

http://www.recyclenorman.com/

Curbside Recycling Starts March 1st!

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:23:52 GMT

We'll post more information when we get it!

Norman Transcript Article

CPSC December Recalls

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:12:56 GMT

The CPSC lists over 50 recalls for December 2007:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prereldec07.html

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:20:44 GMT

Spider Dog,
originally uploaded by normanparents.

There were some awfully cute dogs at the Howl-oween parade last Sunday on campus corner! I put some pix in the NP Flickr pool: http://flickr.com/groups/normanparents/pool/

Bumbo Baby Seats - New Warnings

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:15:37 GMT

Bumbo International is providing new warning label stickers and instructions to Bumbo owners. http://www.bumbosafety.com/ The seats are not being recalled - parents are just being reminded to never put the seat on an elevated surface. Our daughter started wiggling herself out of her Bumbo seat around 5-6 months of age.

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:19:41 GMT

Turkey!, originally uploaded by normanparents.

I took this photo yesterday at Native Roots Market (http://nativerootsmarket.com/) on Main & Santa Fe. They made it out of cardboard, bottlecaps and what not ... you know, what most people would consider trash. I think this is a great store ... they sell food from a lot of local farms, as well as other organic meat, dairy and produce and organic baby/kid food. I think they are taking orders for organic turkeys for Thanksgiving. And they're having a 'grand opening' event (even though they're already open) on Nov. 16th from 7-9pm with samples of local foods & beverages, live music and an opportunity to meet the farmers.

Flu Shot Clinics

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:41:53 GMT

The Cleveland County Health Department has set up several flu shot clinics in the Norman area. Please see the article for details. http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_285013814

GROOVEFEST!

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:37:50 GMT

Don't miss Groovefest this Sunday at Andrew's Park! 12pm to dark. The theme this year is "A Safe and Happy Childhood is a Human Right", and there will be kids art and workshops along with a lot of music and dancing. The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey plays at 8pm! See the website for the complete lineup. http://www.groovefest.org/

CPSC Recalls for August

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:55:25 GMT

View recent recalls here. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html

Fisher-Price Recall

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:01:32 GMT

There has been a recall announcement for Fisher-Price toys representing various Nickelodeon and Sesame Street characters. Hazard: Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Details available here: http://service.mattel.com/us/recall/default.asp?recall_id=52430

Free Immunizations

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:44:32 GMT

The Cleveland County Health Department provides immunizations at no cost for children 18 and under. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Thursday from 8 - 11am and 1 - 4pm. Take a copy of your child's existing immunization record if possible.

Cleveland County Health Department
250 12th Ave NE
Norman OK 73071
321-4048

NPS Enrollment Confirmation

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:41:05 GMT

School starts August 20th in Norman. Enrollment confirmation starts August 3rd for high school seniors and August 6th for elementary students. See the PDF for the full schedule. http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/calendar/reg0708.pdf

Mosquito Spraying

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:40:11 GMT

The City of Norman will be spraying for mosquitoes on July 11th, 12th, 13th & 14th, 2007 after 10:00 p.m. See the Press Release for details.

http://www.ci.norman.ok.us/government/PressRelease.cfm?id=1456

Child Care Database

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:41:49 GMT

We are setting up our own database of child care providers in the Norman area. Please contact us if you would like to join. http://www.normanparents.com/ccdb.php

Ice Cream Man

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:19:32 GMT

I heard the Ice Cream Man drive by the house the other night. The baby was tired and cranky, rolling around on the floor with toys that failed to amuse her. The older child was healthy but irritable, in one of those slamming door moods because something went wrong in her perfect day. The hubby and I just got in from work and everyone was exhausted. Ever wish the Ice Cream Man would deliver dinner? We need a Full-Course-Meal Man that drives by every day around 5pm, playing soothing classical music and offering nutritious meals and a big jug of decaf iced tea. I'm going to put this on my list for Santa.

LJ Blog

Thu, 17 May 2007 15:41:18 GMT

Welcome to the blog! We're hoping to have more interesting content for the blog in the near future. Thanks for visiting! -Alicia