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Archive for August, 2009

Bur Bur and Friends Blog is a WINNER of Nickelodeon Parent Picks!

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Local Blog
Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN (Press Release) Bur Bur and Friends Blog is a winner of Nickelodeon Parent Picks award for best local blog in Minneapolis, MN. This award is affiliated with ParentsConnect, an online resource for parenting advice and community. ParentsConnect comes from the same group that brings Noggin, Nick Jr. Nickelodeon, Nic@Nite and The N to audiences everywhere. (more…)

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FanChatter: The new face of sports via social media

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

FanChatter social media is the new face of sports. It allows Scoreboard Photo Sharing and ChatterBox are engagement technologies that inspire and amplify fan-generated content to drive site traffic, sales, sponsorship revenue, and CRM. Since our award winning Bur Bur and Friends children's books teach kids to cultivate their self-esteem through sports and outdoor exploration, we think this is a great way for families to enjoy events and create memories together.

Recently we found out about something we think is thrilling! We want to tell you about FanChatter because it is so relevant to social media and sports. FanChatter is a Y-Combination recipient. Y-Combination is a Venture Capital Firm company that specializes in funding software and web-service companies. FanChatter combines social media and sports and was founded in 2007 as a mobile social media network for sports enthusiasts. (more…)

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Hey parents, teachers and caregivers! GREAT ideas to get kids moving

Friday, August 14th, 2009

As we begin the school year we want to encourage parents with creative ways to keep kids moving. The award winning Bur Bur and Friends children's books are one way to do that. Bur Bur and Friends uses a cast of multicultural characters who encourage kids to cultivate their self-esteem through educating them about sports and outdoor exploration through their experiences.

At Farmer’s Hat Productions, we know you inspire strong minds and help inspire strong bodies for our children. We want to find a way to thank all of the wonderful educators out there who make such a strong influence in the lives of our kids. Bur Bur and Friends was created as a way to get kids and families active. Below are some things that may help you as you prepare for the school year: (more…)

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QUICK! List 15 Books That Will Always Stick With You

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Exposing kids to books at an early age encourages literacy

Please comment below and tell us fifteen books you’ve read that will always stick with you. Do the first fifteen you can recall in no more than 15 minutes. Don’t take too long to think about it. It should be no surprise that most of mine are classic books for kids. We are interested in seeing what books our friends choose. (These are not necessarily favorites, but ones that stick with me). This list is in no particular order. (more…)

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First African American Princess: Walt Disney Presents: “The Princess and The Frog”

Friday, August 7th, 2009

“The Princess and the Frog,” is a Jazz Age story featuring Disney’s first African American princess and set in New Orleans’ French Quarter, opens in theaters Dec. 11.” LA Times

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