Sunday, September 23, 2012
Reader Review!
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
The Palm Beach Post Reviews CREATING HOLIDAY MAGIC & FAMILY TRADITIONS!
THE PALM BEACH POST REVIEW OF CREATING HOLIDAY MAGIC!
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
WELLINGTON —
Kimberly Joy Castellotti and her husband, Thomas Ward, are the McGyvers of fun.
With some paper and glitter — maybe a funny hat and a few items from a dollar store — they can create a wacky game, a crazy holiday party and ultimately, their goal — a treasured family memory.
“We believe in making a party out of everyday life,” said Castellotti. She and Ward are Wellington Realtors and are devoted to their two sons, Anthony, 9 and Austin, 7.
They go to inexpensive but elaborate lengths for daily events as simple as bath time or as universal as losing a childhood tooth. Before long, friends and neighbors started showing up to see what creative ideas the duo had cooked up.
An Easter egg hunt might include clues hidden in hollowed-out eggs.
The Fourth of July meant a game of Bomb Bocce, tossing harmless smoke bombs into a hula hoop to score points.
Birthday photos are always taken with the same cartoon hat.
Mother’s Day one year involved a kid-written rap song; Father’s Day was a silly game show.
“We just wanted to get them away from computers,” said Ward, who comes up with most of the schemes. The Navy veteran even learned to do magic tricks and make balloon animals, just to amuse his boys.
The couple’s party-making joie de vivre became legendary, and soon people were urging them to put their ideas in a book.
When the real estate market stalled a few years ago, Castellotti and Ward finally had time to write their book. They worked on it at night, after their boys were asleep. Their goal is to teach parents simple, non-commercial ways to have more family fun.
This summer, they published Creating Holiday Magic and Family Traditions: Creative and Unique Ideas to Make Unforgettable Memories on Any Budget, which is available for $14.95 on Amazon or through their website, www.choiceplusrealestate/holidaybookpage.
“We wanted to put magic and awe into our kids’ lives,” Castellotti said. “As it turns out, a lot of other people wanted to learn to do the same thing.”
With some paper and glitter — maybe a funny hat and a few items from a dollar store — they can create a wacky game, a crazy holiday party and ultimately, their goal — a treasured family memory.
“We believe in making a party out of everyday life,” said Castellotti. She and Ward are Wellington Realtors and are devoted to their two sons, Anthony, 9 and Austin, 7.
They go to inexpensive but elaborate lengths for daily events as simple as bath time or as universal as losing a childhood tooth. Before long, friends and neighbors started showing up to see what creative ideas the duo had cooked up.
An Easter egg hunt might include clues hidden in hollowed-out eggs.
The Fourth of July meant a game of Bomb Bocce, tossing harmless smoke bombs into a hula hoop to score points.
Birthday photos are always taken with the same cartoon hat.
Mother’s Day one year involved a kid-written rap song; Father’s Day was a silly game show.
“We just wanted to get them away from computers,” said Ward, who comes up with most of the schemes. The Navy veteran even learned to do magic tricks and make balloon animals, just to amuse his boys.
The couple’s party-making joie de vivre became legendary, and soon people were urging them to put their ideas in a book.
When the real estate market stalled a few years ago, Castellotti and Ward finally had time to write their book. They worked on it at night, after their boys were asleep. Their goal is to teach parents simple, non-commercial ways to have more family fun.
This summer, they published Creating Holiday Magic and Family Traditions: Creative and Unique Ideas to Make Unforgettable Memories on Any Budget, which is available for $14.95 on Amazon or through their website, www.choiceplusrealestate/holidaybookpage.
“We wanted to put magic and awe into our kids’ lives,” Castellotti said. “As it turns out, a lot of other people wanted to learn to do the same thing.”
What’s your favorite movie?
Kimberly Joy: The Back to the Future trilogy. Tom: Caddyshack.
What’s playing on your iPod?
Kimberly Joy: Motley Crue and Katy Perry. Tom: Shinedown, Trace Adkins.
What’s your favorite place to take your kids?
The Singer Island beach. It’s all new, clean, and there is no fee for parking.
Do you have a motto?
Kimberly Joy: “You can have everything you want in this life. It is all about timing.” Tom: “Never worry about things you can’t control.”
Tell us the most important things in your lives.
Jesus and our family.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Book Signing Success! More Press!
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
Grandparents Day is Coming up SEPTEMBER 9th!!
Grandparents Day is September 9th this year.....
Start a new tradition this year in your family and do something completely out of the ordinary for your Grandma or Grandpa or both! Creating Holiday Magic and Family Traditions details fantastic ideas you can do for little or no money at all! Www.holidaymagicbook.com. The book itself makes a wonderful Grandparents Day gift!
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Saturday, August 4, 2012
Creating Holiday Magic and Family Traditions - The Reviews Are Pouring In!
We were thrilled to check our Amazon.com page to find
3 Fantastic Reviews Posted about
Creating Holiday Magic and Family Traditions!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for all times of the year, July 31, 2012
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This review is from: Creating Holiday Magic & Family Traditions: Creative and Unique Ideas to Make Unforgettable Family Memories on Any Budget (Volume 1) (Paperback)
This is a great book, everyone should have it in there home. Creating Holiday Magic is just what it is all about. Do something for your friends and family and watch there eyes light up, I did!
5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect gift for everyone!, July 6, 2012
This review is from: Creating Holiday Magic & Family Traditions: Creative and Unique Ideas to Make Unforgettable Family Memories on Any Budget (Volume 1) (Paperback)
So many wonderful ideas inside this book! You will learn how to easily and inexpensively create great family time spent together, and make everyone in your life feel so special! There are ideas for every holiday and celebration! The best part is that they don't really cost anything!
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You!, July 11, 2012
This review is from: Creating Holiday Magic and Family Traditions - Creative & Unique Ideas to Make Unforgettable Family Memories on Any Budget (Kindle Edition)
This book is a life saver. As a working mom there are not enough hours in the day. I love any reason to celebrate but do not always have the time to set the theme or do to much. This book as put an end to that. I was able to find any occasion and the details were there to make it special in no time. I cannot wait for the holidays this year in fact the book is at the top of my gift list.
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