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Erin Kirkland
Erin Kirkland writes freelance and lives in Anchorage with her husband and two boys, 14 and 3. She has covered family-related topics for newspapers, parenting magazines and the Web. Erin and her family moved to Anchorage in 2005. She'll post on Wednesdays about great activities the entire family can participate in, and enjoy, together.
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Gina Romero is a lifelong Alaskan who is passionate about parenting. She left Alaska for a short time to earn a degree in journalism and returned for a job at Channel 2 News. Gina produced the Channel 2 Newshour for the better part of a decade and more recently served as communications specialist at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. Career perspectives changed when her daughter was born in 2007, and Gina is now a mother by day and freelance writer by night. Her Monday blog posts will focus on striking a healthy balance between work and family.
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Kaladi Kids: Kaladi Brothers Coffee has brewed up Kaladi Kids Day in celebration of Back to School.
In honor of the new school year, Kaladi Brothers Coffee has brewed up Kaladi Kids Day featuring an art contest, favorite teacher story, free hot chocolate and steamers on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
Students, Kaladi Brothers Coffee wants to hear your favorite teacher story. You can email your story to marketing@kaladi.com. Kaladi Brothers Coffee will accept submissions until Saturday, September 12, the prize includes a $20 coffee card. In addition, Kaladi Brothers Coffee will deliver a hot drink of choice to your favorite teacher.
That’s not all! Participate in the Kaladi Kids Art Contest. Submissions must include either the Red Goat or a Kaladi Brothers Coffee cup. Entries can be dropped off at the Southside Kaladi Brothers Coffee café on or before Saturday, September 12, 2009. Winners in age categories 0-6, 7-12, and 13 or higher will be announced the following week. Prizes include free coffee cards. All entries will be displayed in Anchorage Kaladi Brothers Coffee cafes.
Finally, on Saturday, September 12, 2009, Kaladi Brothers Coffee will offer free hot chocolate or steamers to all kids under 5, and to school-aged students, ranging from the 1st grade to the 12th grade. For additional questions, email marketing@kaladi.com, or call 351-6974.
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