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JJ Blum
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  • Reston, VA
  • United States
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November 6
Jill replied to JJ Blum's discussion 'Christmas in School?' in the group Juicy
My older son has autism and is in a very small classroom. He comes home with Christmas stuff and even Three Kings Day coloring sheets. I didn't really mind that much, but last year I decided to see if I could do a little Hanukkah celebration with ...
August 25
I looked at your pics and I think you did a great job! I have been crocheting for over 35 years and just recently started doing amigurumi. I love it!! Most people have never heard of amigurumi but I've discovered it has a HUGE online life! I have ...
August 20
May 12
I never heard about AMIGURUMI but I made many little crocheted toys.A cat family-11 or 12 members,flower fairies,fruit-and veggi-buddies and many little dolls.--I do not have any pictures,I have gave them away...
April 26
We are addressing this very subject in the next issue of Junior, the magazine about bringing up successful boys. Read it online. www.juniorthemagazine.com
April 20
April 20
I've got several of these in various pieces - I did finish a coffee mug tho that was cute. I'll have to dig it out of my kid's room to take a pic! Good work JJ!
April 18

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http://barefootjj.blogspot.com/
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http://twitter.com/BarefootJJ
A little about yourself...
I am JJ! Mom, Wife, educator, artist, storyteller, and Barefoot Books Stallholder! I am incredibly busy, sometimes crazed, almost always crazy!
What are your areas of interest?
mommyhood, business, blogging, technology, the arts, work-at-home, politics, green living, fitness, weight loss, movies, sports

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Recess, the 4th R

Thank goodness the weather is getting warmer because I think both the kids and I might go crazy! Every time my 2nd grader has inside recess he ends up in trouble in the afternoon for talking or not paying attention. Because "inside recess" means watching a video in a common area with every other kid in the 2nd grade.

I have always believed in the power of recess, it gives kids the ability to blow off some steam and teachers time to breathe. But kids are losing recess minutes every year.

I read… Continue

Posted on March 16, 2009 at 2:22pm —

JJ Blum

New Give Away on my Blog!

Visit http://barefootjj.blogspot.com/ for an opportunity to win a Free copy of We're Sailing to Galapagos by Laurie Krebs!

It's a fantastic book with beautiful illustrations about the natural wonder that are the Galapagos Islands!

All this in honor of the 200th birthday of Naturalist Charles Darwin!

Happy reading and Good Luck!

JJ

Posted on February 12, 2009 at 1:05pm —

JJ Blum

Who doesn't love a good book?

Last night at a charity shopping event, a woman approached my table. She asked about Barefoot and even commented on how beautiful and wonderful the books were. And then she floored me! "I'm shopping fr my young grandchildren and no child wants a book for Christmas."

I was speechless! (truly an event in itself!) I did recover in time to say as she walked away..."well my kids love books as gifts and I give books all the time!"

So here's the thing, plenty of kids don't read or don't like to read… Continue

Posted on December 5, 2008 at 10:04am —

JJ Blum

Give and Give Back...

Barefoot Books is delighted to partner with non-profit Books For Africa, dedicated to bringing books to needy children in schools across Africa. The books we have selected to send all have African themes, and will make a huge difference in the lives of children across the African continent.

For a few dollars, you can put a Barefoot Book in the hands of an African child.

The mission of Books For Africa is to end the book… Continue

Posted on December 2, 2008 at 8:13am —

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At 6:22pm on April 20, 2009, Evangelia Biddy said…
Recess is required for students to be successful at school. This is definitely the case for high energy boys. Visit my site to read an article in our next issue about this subject. www.juniorthemagazine.com
At 7:43am on February 14, 2009, Deena Pierott said…
Hi there JJ and thanks for the invite.
At 5:24am on February 13, 2009, LoobaLee said…
Wow thanks! I just created my account -- not even done with my profile yet. Thanks for finding me so quickly.... I think I'm going to like it here :)
At 7:13pm on February 12, 2009, Kalpana said…
Thanks! I just found this site randomly - looks like a really nice community of moms!
At 5:56am on February 12, 2009, Jo Brielyn said…
Thanks for the welcome, JJ. I'm still working my away around the site trying to figure it all out! It looks like a fun place to be. :=)
At 5:54am on February 12, 2009, April said…
Thank You! I figured this would be a great place to meet other moms, express myself and get feedback from my moms like myself.
At 5:13pm on February 11, 2009, Laurie Mattaliano said…
Hi JJ - fancy seeing you here! I do love that photo of Leah and her barefeet!
At 12:56pm on February 10, 2009, Rebecca Wolpinsky said…
You are too sweet!!!
Your little guy looks so cute your picture!!!