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		<title>Virginia Beach Company ZiggityZoom Grows Network of Family Websites</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Virginia Beach, VA – ZiggityZoom LLC continues to grow its large network of family sites that covers the entire spectrum of the home.  “With something for every generation from babies to grandparents, our viewers are sure to find valuable tools to further enrich and educate their lives,” says CEO Kristin Fitch.  Moms, kids, parents, babies [...]]]></description>
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<p>Virginia Beach, VA<strong> – </strong>ZiggityZoom LLC continues to grow its large network of family sites that covers the entire spectrum of the home.  “With something for every generation from babies to grandparents, our viewers are sure to find valuable tools to further enrich and educate their lives,” says CEO Kristin Fitch.  Moms, kids, parents, babies and grandparents had better get ready; here comes ZiggityZoom into one household at a time.</p>
<p><a href="http://ziggityzoom.com/"><strong>ZiggityZoom.com</strong></a>- A Fun &amp; Educational site, this is the network’s anchor site. Kids can play games, color pictures, read and listen to stories about many different characters, watch kid- friendly videos or explore Play Worlds and other activities. Designed for kids and their parents to encourage creativity, literacy and to really let your imagination soar.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mommie911.com/blog"><strong>Mommie911.com</strong></a>- An all Mom site covering parenting, health, nutrition, recipes, crafts, giveaways and product reviews.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ziggitsawards.com/"><strong>ZiggitsAwards.com</strong></a>- This site rates and reviews the Best products, books, toys, and sites that are geared towards families and kids.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.curiousbaby.com/"><strong>CuriousBaby.com</strong></a>-<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>A site devoted to new moms and parents featuring Baby care, songs, games, baby name suggestions and product reviews.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.colorkaboom.com/"><strong>ColorKaboom.com</strong></a>- An all coloring site with free printable coloring pages for kids, parents and teachers.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.grandparentsdigest.com/"><strong>GrandparentsDigest.com</strong></a>-<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span>Focus on grandparents with articles on grandkids, health, nutrition, activities, travel and crafts.</p>
<p><a href="../"><strong>HamptonRoadsParents.com</strong></a>- A valuable resource for parents and families that  helps them find things to do, find what they need, to get involved and participate in local happenings.</p>
<p><a href="http://bloggiedoggie.com/">BloggieDoggie.com</a> &#8211; A pet site that focuses on Dogs,  dog health, products and anything dog themed.</p>
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		<title>Vote for ZiggityZoom.com- a National Kids and Parenting Site from Virginia Beach</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:51:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ZiggityZoom.com is a National Kids and Parents website that was started by 2 local Virginia Beach residents.  It is a great site full of both online and offline activities for your kids, parenting articles by well known experts, and so much more.  Since ZiggityZoom launched in 2008 it has received recognition from the American Library [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.ziggityzoom.com">ZiggityZoom.com</a> is a National <a href="http://www.ziggityzoom.com">Kids and Parents website </a>that was started by 2 local Virginia Beach residents.  It is a great site full of both online and offline activities for your kids, parenting articles by well known experts, and so much more.  Since <a href="http://www.ziggityzoom.com">ZiggityZoom</a> launched in 2008 it has received recognition from the American Library Association, a Honorable Mention from National Parenting Publication Awards, and several others.</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>Ziggity Zoom</em></span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em> </em>is a finalist in  the first About.com <a href="http://familyinternet.about.com/od/resources/ss/readerschoice10-voting_3.htm"><strong>Reader&#8217;s Choice Awards</strong></a> on the Family Computing Site. It was  nominated for the <a href="http://www.ziggityzoom.com"><strong><em>Best Website for Kids</em></strong></a> award and chosen as a  select group of finalists. Voting for the four Family Computing categories takes  place through February 24th<span style="font-weight: bold;">.    Support a local company and take a quick second to vote.  You click the link below and select <a href="http://www.ziggityzoom.com">ZiggityZoom</a>.  It is that easy- no registration or questions to answer.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://familyinternet.about.com/od/resources/ss/readerschoice10-voting_3.htm">Click here to Vote for Best Websites for Kids</a><br />
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<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ZiggityZoom.com is up against Disney Digital Books and PBSkids and two other sites &#8230; please take a moment and vote for the local underdog!<br />
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		<title>Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Virginia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the Polar Plunge XVIII Winter Festival to benefit the Special Olympics of Virginia.  Why not take the &#8220;Plunge&#8221;? This is a Fun and worthwhile event and one that the kids will love to watch.  No charge to watch the fun but all &#8220;plungers&#8221; pay $100 or up to take the plunge.  Events take place [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">It&#8217;s the <strong>Polar Plunge XVIII Winter Festival</strong> to benefit the <strong>Special Olympics</strong> of Virginia.  <strong>Why not take the &#8220;Plunge&#8221;?</strong> This is a Fun and worthwhile event and one that the kids will love to watch.  No charge to watch the fun but all &#8220;plungers&#8221; pay $100 or up to take the plunge.  Events take place at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, between 6th and 9th streets.</span></p>
<p>More than 3200 thrill-seekers are expected to jump into the Atlantic Ocean with nothing more than swimsuits and zany costumes!  And even if you scream like a little girl, you are still a superhero to the Special Olympics of Virginia.  Be sure to check out the official Plunge website to find out more about the festivities, which include a Friday night plunge party, live music, food, ice carvings and  more &#8230; <a href="http://polarplunge.com/">PLUNGE</a>.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><em><strong>Kids Zone</strong></em></span> – The Polar Plunge® Winter Festival is a family affair so pack up your children, friends and neighbors and stop in at the Kids Zone, which features inflatable rides and visits from a few local favorites, including the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Monster Fire Truck!</p>
<p>Other Plunge entertainment includes live music, tasty treats, vendor displays and of course, the Plunge! There is no fee to view the Plunge, but a $5 donation is required to access the heated tent and festival area on the beach.</p>
<div id="Body_Copy"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>2010 Polar Plunge Schedule of Events:<br />
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<strong>Friday, Feb. 5</strong><br />
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<li><strong>6-10 p.m. </strong>Friday Night Plunge Party featuring local band Butter and a cornhole tournament (under Main Tent, at the end of 7th Street on the beach). T<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma;">ickets are $10. Adult beverages and food also will be for sale. All ages welcome. For tickets, call 877.874.7462 in advance; tickets also will be sold at the door. </span></span></li>
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Saturday, Feb. 6<br />
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<li><strong>10 a.m. </strong>Winter Festival Begins/Registration for Costume Contests (under Main Tent)/Shuttle bus begins pick up at 19th Street lot</li>
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<li><strong>11 a.m.</strong> Opening Ceremony in the Main Tent</li>
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<li><strong>Noon</strong> Boogie Down the Boardwalk Costume Parade (meet at 6th Street)</li>
<li><strong>12:30 p.m.</strong> <a href="http://polarplunge.com/Site_Data/User_Files/Pee_Wee_Plunge.pdf">Pee Wee Plunge</a> in the Kids Zone for childen 12 and under</li>
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<li><strong>1 p.m.</strong> End of Registration for Costume Contests</li>
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<li><strong>1:15 p.m.</strong> Costume Contests (under Main Tent)</li>
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<li><strong>2 p.m.</strong> Plunge Check Presentation (under Main Tent) – come see how much we raised!</li>
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<li><strong>2:15 p.m. </strong>“How to Survive the Plunge” Safety Briefing (in the Plunger-only area)</li>
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<li><strong>2:30 p.m.</strong> The Plunge!</li>
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