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		<title>Creating Winter Memories: A Gift For Grandma and Her Grandson</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2010/02/02/a-grandmas-perspective-on-the-gifts-children-provide/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2010/02/02/a-grandmas-perspective-on-the-gifts-children-provide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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By Kathy Jandric, mother of three, grandmother of 6
It was about 4:30 in the evening on a wintry December day and the temperature was 4 degrees. Often when it gets this cold in Minnesota, we want to stay home, put some soup on the stove and keep warm. I had started a fire in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Take a Number, Push One. HELP HAITI NOW</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2010/01/20/dont-take-a-number-push-one-help-haiti-now/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2010/01/20/dont-take-a-number-push-one-help-haiti-now/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In light of the 6.1 magnitude aftershock in Haiti today, they continue to plea for our help and there is an EASY way you can make a difference for children and families. The American Red Cross  understands the power of how mobile and social media can make a difference and are using it to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: A Day of Service for Kids and Families</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2010/01/15/martin-luther-king-jr-holiday-a-day-of-service-for-kids-and-families/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2010/01/15/martin-luther-king-jr-holiday-a-day-of-service-for-kids-and-families/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:22:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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January of 2009 I wrote a post called Teaching our kids: Facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a way to celebrate the holiday. In 1994 Congress charged the Corporation for National and Community Service to encourage Americans to use the holiday as a national day of service.
Last year, President Obama asked us to ruminate on the messages and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Six Simple Tips for Coaching Kids to Success</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2010/01/10/six-simple-tips-for-coaching-kids-to-success/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2010/01/10/six-simple-tips-for-coaching-kids-to-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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Coaching is a great experience for you and for the kids you are teaching. Working with youth will create a lifetime love of the game when training is delivered right. Here are some tips to help you prepare your team. 
1. Keep it simple. Focus on what the kids want, which usually amounts to three things:.

To [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Managing Autism in Kids: An Unconventional Approach</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2010/01/01/managing-autism-in-kids-an-unconventional-approach/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2010/01/01/managing-autism-in-kids-an-unconventional-approach/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Autism awareness]]></category>
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By Sarah Simons, mother of 7
In September of this year, our family participated for the first time in the “Autism Speaks Walk&#8221; to raise awareness and money for autism research. There were many representatives from groups and companies offering support, services and products to address the special needs that children with autism may have.  As we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Holidays from Bur Bur and Friends!</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/20/happy-holidays-from-bur-bur-and-friends/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/20/happy-holidays-from-bur-bur-and-friends/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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In the spirit of the seasons, we want to extend wonderful holiday wishes to all of you. We are grateful that you continue to come along with us on our journey.
Bur Bur and Friends was created to inspire kids to discover their talents and self-esteem through true life experiences we like to refer to as &#8220;real moments.&#8221; This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>StarTribune: Buying Literature From the Source</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/16/startribune-buying-literature-from-the-source/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/16/startribune-buying-literature-from-the-source/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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Award winning authors JoAnne Pastel and Kakie Fitzsimmons get mention in a Minneapolis Star Tribune Article. Pastel and Fitzsimmons are co-creators of Bur Bur and Friends, a cast of characters who help kids cultivate their self-esteem by educating them about sports, outdoor exploration and active play. Bur Bur and Friends characters are multicultural and are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minnesota Authors Team Up to Open a Retail Store for the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/14/front-page-st-paul-pioneer-press-bur-bur-and-friends-authors-and-their-friends/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/14/front-page-st-paul-pioneer-press-bur-bur-and-friends-authors-and-their-friends/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:31:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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Recently, we have collaborated with some Minnesota author friends to open a retail store over the holiday season that featured our products. The story ran on the front page of the St. Paul Pioneer Press this past Saturday and was written by MaryAnn Grossman. The store was the brain child of our friend, Kelly Lucente, author of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Steps for Building Self Esteem in Young Children</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/13/how-to-build-self-esteem-in-kids-part-1-of-2/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/13/how-to-build-self-esteem-in-kids-part-1-of-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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As families, we all want our kids to feel good about themselves. How often do we have those moments when we step away and say, &#8220;How should I start, when does it begin?&#8221;
According to the National Mental Health Center, children with high self-esteem:

-Act independently
-Assume responsibility
-Take pride in their accomplishments
-Tolerate frustration
-Handle peer pressure appropriately
-Attempt new tasks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Music to our Ears: Toddler Plays Ukelele and Sings, &#8220;I&#8217;m Yours&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/11/music-to-our-ears-toddler-plays-ukelele-and-sings-im-yours/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/11/music-to-our-ears-toddler-plays-ukelele-and-sings-im-yours/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:19:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is such a gift when we see reflections of ourselves in children. Remember those days when we thought we knew what the words to a song were? Even now, if we are not so sure, we still manage to sing through it. This talented young toddler has quite a knack for playing the ukelele [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Great Gifts for the Holiday Season, Bur Bur and Friends Children&#8217;s Products Now Available in Eden Prairie Mall</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/08/bur-bur-and-friends-childrens-book-series-available-at-eden-prairie-mall-this-holiday/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/08/bur-bur-and-friends-childrens-book-series-available-at-eden-prairie-mall-this-holiday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Eden Prairie) &#8211; The outlook may not be so rosy for retailers &#8211; the National Retail Federation is projecting 2009 holiday sales to be one percent lower than 2008 &#8211; but some local entrepreneurs have high hopes for the holiday season.

An estimated 8.4 million people are expected to shop at Eden [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Join us Fridays at Gaviidae Market Downtown Minneapolis</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/01/join-us-fridays-at-gaviidae-market-downtown-minneapolis/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/12/01/join-us-fridays-at-gaviidae-market-downtown-minneapolis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Community Board]]></category>

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Gaviidae Market was created as an effort to respond to consumers who have shared they are looking for practical gifts this year. It was inspired by local farmers markets and wants to attract consumers by featuring local businesses. They anticipate the Holidazzle Parade will bring people in as well.
 When: Fridays between now and December 18th [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving?</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/11/25/what-are-you-grateful-for-this-thanksgiving/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/11/25/what-are-you-grateful-for-this-thanksgiving/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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The sound of laughter from children, seeing them have a desire to learn and explore new things, seeing the light bulb turn on in their little minds, teaching them, learning from them, watching them have a desire to be part of something larger than themselves, etc. These are just a few things out of so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alumni Success Stories: JoAnne Pastel: Charting a New Path</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/11/06/alumni-success-stories-joanne-pastel-charting-a-new-path/</link>
		<comments>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/11/06/alumni-success-stories-joanne-pastel-charting-a-new-path/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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 Six years ago, JoAnne Pastel was at a turning point. After nearly a decade working in sales and as a stockbroker, the MCTC alumna had recently given birth to her first child and knew she didn’t want to go back to the corporate world. “My heart just wasn’t in that life anymore,” she said. “But [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 Ways to Teach Kids How to Make Friends</title>
		<link>http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/10/24/top-10-ways-to-teach-kids-how-to-make-friends/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kakie</dc:creator>
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A while back I posted a link called &#8220;A Lesson in Letting Go: A Story About Encouraging Kids to Make New Friends.&#8221; It was a story about a situation we dealt with when my son was younger.
As parents, it&#8217;s normal to have anxiety about how our kids will make friends. We know some will jump right in [...]]]></description>
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