Keeping your child busy in the winter.

During the cold winter months, your child may become restless as they are cooped up in the house more than usual. You can keep them busy with some fun indoor activities! Art and Crafts are a great and creative way to spend some time. Together, you and your child can make some homemade playdough. Once it is made, you child can play with the dough for hours. Baking cookies is also a really fun activity that both you and your child can enjoy doing together. They can help measure and pour in all the ingredients, stir the batter, and place it on the cookie sheet. 8-10 minutes later, they can enjoy the cookie they just made!

If your child wants to play outside in the snow, let them! Make sure and bundle them up in several thin layers of clothing and have them wear mittens and a hat. Go outside with them and help them build a snowman and make snow angels. These will create ever-lasting memories for your child.

Playdough Recipe
4 cups flour
1/4 cup powdered tempera
1/4 cup salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon oil

Mix together flour, powdered paint and salt. Mix water and oil, and food coloring if desired. Gradually stir the water and oil mix into the flour mix. Knead the playdough as you add the liquid. Add more water if too stiff, more flour if sticky.

Children's Headphones | Great Last Minute Gift Idea

Happy Holidays to everyone from the staff here at KidsDesk.net! We hope you are enjoying the holiday season despite the challenging times.

Today we wanted to share with you an affordable gift idea that can be used in so many different ways. The Yellow and Red Headphones are on sale right now for only $13.75 and that is with Free Shipping. They are great for portable DVD Players, computers, iPods, MP3 Players, classrooms, libraries and so much more. They are great for road trips and traveling too. They come with a one year warranty.

If you are interested in learning more about these headphones please click on the link below to visit www.KidsDesk.net.

Yellow Headphones













Red Headphones














Have a great weekend!
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Kids Computer Keyboard and Kids Mouse Combo

This combo set is perfect for early computer learning. Now, what you type is what you see! MyBoard™ keyboard has big colorful keys that are color coded and easy for children to find. Kids will have a learning edge when identifying vowels, consonants and punctuation marks by the color and large print of each big key. Also included is the Chester Mouse - a green one-button computer mouse. Young children can be confused about whether to use the right or left button on a mouse, and clicking on small objects, using drag-and-drop and click-and-move can be frustrating. A standard mouse doesn't fit into small hands or the buttons are just too far apart. Welcome Chester, a tiny single-button mouse with no scroll wheel, that's easy to control and made of rugged plastic for strength and durability.

Have a great weekend,
Customer Care
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Creation Station Art Center

We feature the Creation Station again! It has been very popular this holiday season. The Creation Station creates a space for little artists to create masterpieces. The creative and colorful design is inspiring enough to provide hours of fun and entertainment for those long cold winter days.

This art center is excellent for all types of activities like coloring with crayons (always fun), watercolor paints, drawing and kids crafts. The best part is the storage provided for supplies, which make it easier to keep organized. Don't forget an extra paper roll for when they run out a paper replacement paper rolls are on hand. item #G98053.

Have a good Thursday!
Customer Care
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Panda Mouse and Panda Headphones

We wanted to share a popular gift idea, recently a childrens movie about a martial arts Panda was released on DVD. This has made our Panda Headphones and Panda Mouse very popular. They are a great gift idea and kids love them. The Panda Headphones can be used in a variety of ways including: computers, dvd players, mp3 players and much more. The Panda Mouse has a matching design and is made especially for smaller hands. We also have a large selection of children's keyboards and other kids computer accessories. If you would like more information please visit www.KidsDesk.net.

Have a great week!
Customer Care
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Chester Mouse

One mouse that has been very popular this season is the Chester Mouse kids computer mouse. This single-button mouse has no scroll wheel, it's easy to control and made of rugged plastic for durability. It was discovered that young children can get confused about which button to use, the right or left button. When they click on small objects, using features like drag and drop or click and move can be challenging. A standard mouse doesn't fit into smaller hands or in some cases the buttons are too far apart.

Hope you're having a good weekend.

KidsDesk.net

Technology in the Classroom

Technology in the classroom is being utilized more than ever before. It allows teachers and students communicate better, more effectively and allows parents be more hands on in their child's education. Many teachers already provide their assignments to the students electronically such as a cd-rom. In others situations teachers have now started to provide weekly email updates to parents letting them know how things are going.

Teachers are redefining their curriculum can benefit their students. One trend we have seen is teachers starting to write blogs to give parents a crystal clear picture on how the school year is progressing. This not only helps parents be more involved but it gives more access even with very busy schedules. Technology in the classroom is changing education in a variety of ways and we provided some resources below if you would like to learn more.

If you are interested in learning more we have provided some free resources:

education-consumers.org
education-world.com
712educators.about.com
teacher.scholastic.com

Have a great weekend!
Customer Care
www.KidsDesk.net

Harley Davison for Kids!

If your kids love Harley Davidson then this shelf might be the perfect shelf for their bedroom. It is also a great way to keep coats off the ground and keep kids organized. It gives them a special place to keep their things from getting lost. The Harley-Davidson® Wall Shelf is from KidKraft. It features the classic Harley Davidson colors and design perfect for Harley Davidson kids. This is a popular holiday gift idea.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Customer Care
KidsDesk.net

KidKraft Silver Retro Kitchen

Are you looking for a play kitchen as a holiday gift idea? If so check out the just released KidKraft Silver Retro Kitchen. It has a fun retro design that brings hours of entertainment and joy. It has red handles and knobs which really make this a sleek looking kids kitchen. Not only will your little ones love playing chef, they can practice making their favorite meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you would like more details about this please visit www.KidsDesk.net.

We also have a wide variety of play kitchen accessories to go with this play kitchen.

Thanks for stopping by, have a good day!

Customer Care
KidsDesk.net

Childrens Headphones

Yesterday we featured the childrens mouse - bear style. Today we feature a matching set of kids headphones. They are perfect for the computer but they also work with portable dvd players, ipods, mp3 players and cd players.

We have had parents tell us they purchase them for road trips because it keeps the kids occupied and content. Others purchase them for the computer so they can listen to their favorite song or play an educational computer game.

They make a great gift too. If you are interested in finding out more about the bear headphones please visit KidsDesk.net.

Have a good Sunday!

Childrens Mouse - Brown Bear

Hope you're having a great weekend. Here it is raining, and the holidays are right around the corner. Today we talk about the Bear computer mouse for kids. It is perfect for any computer that children use. You can use it along side any other mouse and this one makes it fun for the kids. One of our customers wanted to decorate their kids room like Big Bear mountain in California so they thought this would be a great fit for his computer. It has a one year warranty, designed for use both at home and in the classroom and perfect for little hands.

Thanks for stopping by!

Prodigy Childrens Desk

Our customers seem to always have great things to say when they get a Prodigy kids desk. Its contemporary look and design is fun and unique. You can select the tops and trims to match your decor.

They come in three amazing designs that include Mocha Granite, Yorkshire Cherry and Charcoal Boomerang. Best of all they are made locally in Oregon with local materials. That is a plus since it reduces waste and is not imported.

They are designed to be safe and kids absolutely love them. Early learning and technology in the classroom are very important. What better way to setup a kids computer with the safeguards needed, add a keyboard and mouse and you have the perfect learning station. Have a good weekend!

You can read more about these kids desks and more @ www.KidsDesk.net

More Classroom headphones for schools

We know that budgets can be tight in schools and libraries. We have a solution that can help ease your budget and ensure that you have all the childrens headphones you need.

These lightweight stereo headphones can be personalized with a student or teacher name, classroom number or school to reduce spread of communicable diseases. They come at an economical price of $194.00 with free shipping. They can be found by clicking the link below or visiting KidsDesk.net!

Thirty (30) Individual Storage Headphones

School and Library Headphones for Kids

This set of 10 USB Headsets is perfect for classrooms, libraries and daycares. They are the first headset designed specifically for school use with USBconnectivity. Its unidirectional mic and noise-reducing earcups are ideal for high speed internet use, tutorials, language learning and situations requiring isolated vocalized feedback.

Features

• Eliminates the need for a sound card, is Windows/Mac compatible with in-line mute/volume control
• Backwards compatible USB 2.0 is faster for more efficient listening
• ABS plastic earcups and headband for durability
• Adjustable comfort sling fits all sizes
• Flexible boom microphone for language applications
• Reinforced strain relief connector won’t pull out
• Around-ear ambient noise-reducing earcups deliver maximum protection against exterior sounds (without added electronic circuitry and expense). This reduces the need to increase the volume (protecting the ears) and helps keep students on task.

Another idea for creative children

Do your kids love to paint, draw or color? Are they always sitting at the kitchen table and making master pieces to hang on the refrigerator? We offer an Art Activity Desk that is the perfect place to draw, paint, color, use markers and even do school work. It features an easel, extra storage and a place to display the finished pieces.

The Art Activity Desk is just what every little artist needs.

You can also see other items in our category, Arts and Crafts for kids.

Kids Computer Mouse with Style!

We have a childrens computer mouse we want to share called the Tiny Mouse Optical Black. We have clients that are teachers, librarians and parents that have purchased this mouse. They have reported excellent ratings and satisfaction with this kids computer mouse. It is specifically designed for smaller hands. If you don't have a kids computer that's OK, you can add this mouse along side your regular computer mouse. We learn more everyday how important it is to have the right size computer accessories for kids. We do offer volume discounts and accept purchase orders.

If your little girl is a princess...

Do you have a little girl who is a princess? What she needs is the perfect princess table and chair set that includes a place for the crown jewels. KidsDesk.net is offering a Princess table and two chair set. It creates hours of fun and imaginary play time.

The chairs are extremely comfortable with a padded purple cushion backrest and regal padded seat with gold tassels. Each chair has the special message, "Always a Princess" painted on the backrest. The table has a top secret compartment that opens to reveal a place for a tea set or trinkets and a music box that plays "Pomp & Circumstance."

A great way to bring out the creative side in a child

A great way to bring out the creative side in a child is to get them the tools they need to express themselves. One all in one solution we would like to share is the Creation Station Art Center. It features everything you need including an easy fold art drying rack, recessed paint holders, tool tray, paper rolls and a non spill drawer. The colorful design helps to stimulate the imagination and create fun for hours. The thing we really like about it is the way children react when they see it.

Kids Book Snowy the Snowflake

We recently added a "kids book" category to KidsDesk.net. We start with a wonderful winter tale about a snowflake that has high hopes and dreams and won't let any obstacles get in his way.
This book is one that can be read all year 'round. Snowy is a cute little snowflake on a mission to become part of a snowman....not just a flake on the ground, destined to melt. The illustrations are amazing! The book is written in rhyme, so it is fun for kids to read. Check out Snowy the Snowflake @ KidsDesk.net.

Kids Animal Heaphones

Today we added a series of animal themed kids computer mouse. They come in tiger, panda and bear styles. Designed specifically for children. they are fun and can be used along side your current computer mouse. This is ideal for grandparents or caretakers who want to make their computer more kid friendly but don't want to inhibit their normal experience on the computer.

These animal computer mice make learning more fun and that's just as important ensuring it fits their hands.

We are currently offering schools and libraries volume discounts, if you purchase more than 5 please email us @ customercare@kidsdesk.net.

Children's Computer Keyboard, kids mouse and kids heaphones

We are often asked what is the best value when it comes to selecting children's computer accessories. We recommend the Kids Computer Combo set. It comes with everything you need to make any computer kid friendly. The Kids Computer combo set includes a children's keyboard, a children's computer mouse and a set of children's headphones. You can choose from 3 different colors that include blue (as pictured) red or yellow. The headphones are also compatible with dvd players and mp3 players. This is a popular set for libraries and teachers that use child learning software. The keyboard and mouse has special features that make learning to use a computer fun and easy.

This keyboard and mouse can be installed along side the original keyboard and mouse on the computer. This allows you to save time keep it plugged in.

Kids Headphones in Classrooms and Libraries

Childrens headphones are becoming more popular in classroom and library settings than ever before. Whether it's listening to a lesson plan, using educational software or listening to music its important to have headphones that are safe and fit the child properly.

KidsDesk.net features childrens headphones that are fun, safe and designed just for children. We have three different colors to choose from: yellow, red, blue. Another category offered is a series of animal headphones that include a panda, bear and tiger. They match a series of panda, bear and tiger kids computer mouse.

Our clients have said they were excited about the quality and seeing the childrens reaction.

Kids Keyboards for the classroom

It's important to get children started learning at an early age on the keyboard. It is quickly becoming one of the cornerstones of early learning and childhood development. With a keyboard from KidsDesk.net you can find keyboards that are designed especially for children. We have colorful keyboards that are fun and easy to use. We also have large key child keyboards for special needs children. In addition we also have children's mouse for computers designed for small hands and designed to be easy to learn and use. You can see all of the keyboards we have available by visiting: Kids Keyboards and Kids Computer Mouse areas. Thanks for supporting KidsDesk.net and have a great weekend.

Fall is here

Fall is here and it seems like the summer just started. It's hard to believe how quickly the year flys by and now the kids have been in school about a month.

We all experience some of the same things this time of year. Getting back in full force a new school year has begun and students are learning. It's fun to see education first hand. Halloween is right around the corner. The weather is changing, the days are getting shorter but it signals that things are getting better, fall is here.

Fall Savings @ KidsDesk.net

Fall is right around the corner and the weather is starting to give us hints. We know for some fall is a challenge because it signals the end of summer and good weather. For others it is exciting because the kids are returning to school or it's time to break out your favorite sweater again. It has been quite awhile since we have been able to update our blog. We have been very busy adding over 300 new products in the last 4 weeks. We are excited about many of our new products that include school audio, library audio, classroom audio, AV for education and much more. We have expanded and will continue to expand to meet our customers needs. We are now running a fall sale on select items for a limited time.

Thanks for checking us out and look for more exciting changes and additions coming shortly.

Best regards,
KidsDesk.net Team

Back to School 2008

That Time of Year Again

Well, it’s that time of year yet again. Parents are waiting anxiously, getting a bigger smile with every day crossed off the calendar. Kids are groaning and dreading the approaching day. You’ve probably guessed it - time to get ready to back to school!
As parents we know how important a good education is, but often overlooked is the crucial role technology now plays in school. Kids are introduced as early as Kindergarten to the basics of computers. This early exposure is important as technology plays such a role in our society now, and will only continue to grow in its’ role. As a teacher myself, I know the effort that school districts are making to include technology in their curriculum.
A good way to give your child a head start technology is to provide them with age appropriate accessories, such as color coded keyboards to help with typing skills, as well as number and letter recognition. Computer mice that are smaller and decorated for children are also available, as well as educational software in several areas such as math and reading. Kids will love these items, and they will be learning too!
A wonderful resource for these items is www.kidsdesk.net. You can find all of the above and more, such as kids desks, other furniture for children, room décor, and even toys (educators - there is even a page for schools to find quality technology products for your classrooms!). I would highly recommend www.kidsdesk.net for parents who want their children to get an early start in technology, an area that will be so important in their future, and the future of our society.

By special guest writer: Emily Bowman

Back to School (Special Edition)

We know back to school is right around the corner, man does summer go fast or what!? We are going to have 4 special edition back to school tips and tricks along with featured products.

With back to school comes a new set of classes and homework. What better way to get your child prepared for back to school than with a place to do and complete homework in a designated area? A children's computer desk is the perfect way to create that environment. Today we are featuring the kids grade school computer desk. It is designed just for children that in grade school. We have received so many comments from previous customers about how much their children love this desk from the moment they receive it. This desk comes with a hutch and is a perfect place to keep your student organized and ready to tackle any project that he or she may come home with. We have found that many children look forward to doing and completing their homework because this area is just for them. The hutch that comes with it makes it easy to keep organized and "cool".

KidsDesk.net adding new products

KidsDesk.net is now in the process of adding over 1000 new fun and exciting products. We are adding children's furniture, children's desks, children's bedroom furniture and more. We are also expanding our offerings for schools, libraries, education institutions and daycares. This includes new children's headphones, children's keyboards, children's education software and children's mouse for computers. It is a very exciting time.

On a different note, we know that with a tough economy that budgets get tighter. We are also in the process of reviewing all of our prices to ensure we provide the best value and stretch your budget as far as possible. We strive for the lowest prices, highest quality products and excellent customer service. This is our commitment to our customers and clients.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

KidsDesk.net Team

KidsDesk.net looks to innovation

We have been very busy working behind the scenes. We are searching and finding ways to innovate and bring the best possible service to our customers and clients. We have been serving parents, care takers, educators and librarians for 5+ years.

We are finding and implementing ways to reduce KidsDesk.net impact on the environment. We know that it's important that we do everything possible to keep the planet green for our children and our future. If you are interested in sharing ideas to keep our plant green for our children's future please contact us and we can collaborate.

Have a great day.

KidsDesk.net

Kids Learning Resource

Recently we were emailed by a long time customer telling us we should check out and share a resource that assists with Children's learning online. It is called LearningHaven.com. They have several resources and activities that can help with your childs growth and development. With so many challenges with today's education we are always looking for a way to make things a little easier and more fun too! Take a look and visit www.LearningHaven.com and let us know what you think. Thank you to Linda a long time repeat customer for bringing this to our attention. Have a great weekend!

Kids Desks

With spring break behind us and summer on the way we know that studying and learning sometimes takes a back seat during summer break. Why not change that with a children's computer desk from www.KidsDesk.net. We have a large selection of customizable kids desks that are perfect for children's computers, homework, children's learning software and much more.

We know how important early childhood education is and we have seen and received some pretty amazing stories on how excited and focused children become when they have a place all their own to learn, study, research and play.

Spring Break for Children

With kid's out for spring break we have not updated our blog for awhile. It's hard to believe that it is almost April already. This year is flying! Our staff was again asked what the best thing to do for spring break that is affordable. We decided to vote on them and pick the top 5.

1. Go to a matinee movie - bring healthy snacks from the produce section
2. Rent a children's movie and invite a friend or two over
3. Go to the craft store and pick out some materials for a fun project
4. Get some friends to meet you for pizza at the local pizza shop bring a fun game with you to play
5. Go to the zoo or aquarium with a book from the library and learn fun facts about animals


Thanks for stopping by:
KidsDesk.net Team

Rainy Day Activities for Kids

Well spring for alot of us seems further away than we would like. We have noticed around the U.S. some people are even getting snow. So we thought it might be good to share some fun rainy day activities.

Fun inexpensive rainy day activities:

• Coloring books - pick a few pages and color, put them on the fridge
  
• Finger painting - fun and creative, get those creative juices flowing!
  
• Make home made play dough - use food coloring and create fun sculptures
  
• Build a blanket tent and read stories - Always fun at night bring a flashlight and make popcorn)
  
• Pick out a set of board games and create a tournament (the winner gets candy, ok everyone gets candy)

These are just some of the ideas and activities some of our staff have been doing recently to keep the kids busy. Thanks for reading our blog and supporting www.KidsDesk.net!

Hope you have a great weekend!

Best regards,
KidsDesk.net Team

Fun Spring Activities

With Spring almost here it is fun to get the kids outside and having fun. It's nice to take advantage of the weather daylight saving time. If you are into gardening, get your kids involved! They will love seeing the fruits of their labor and it gives them a sense of responsibility. If you have a local basketball court or hoop around gather the family and shoot some hoops. If you have a trail close by try picking out a book at a library, then take a walk on the trail and identify some native plants and trees.

It's fun, educational and is a great way to get kids away from video games, computer and TV.

Other Activities

• Scavenger Hunt (hide some fun items and leave clues around the yard for kids to find the prize)
• Pack a picnic and go to a place that you would normally go to during the summer.
• Hide and Seek (always a blast)
• Go to the lake or river and plan a future summer time event
• Pick up litter on a street or area near you
• Take a bike ride

Anything that gets you outside is fun, good exercise and gives a much needed break to the regular winter routine. Also, you can find outdoor kid's furniture @ KidsDesk.net

Have a wonderful Spring!
KidsDesk.net Team

Children's Safety Resource

Children's safety is of the utmost importance. We want to share some resources we find useful. If you have additional resources you would like to share please comment and we will add them to our blog. Have a great weekend!

www.refdesk.com/kids.html

www.fema.gov/kids/teacher.htm

www.our-kids.com/

www.kidsites.com/

kids.yahoo.com/

www.surfnetkids.com/

www.Family.Com

www.amazing-kids.org/

KidsDesk.net Team

Kids Rocking Chairs

Remember your favorite rocking chair as a child? Do you wish that you could find that perfect rocking chair for your little loved one? Now you can! With our selection of children's rocking chairs from Levels of Discovery you will find something for everyone. You can check our our selection by visiting our selection here: Kids Rocking Chairs

Thank you for visiting our blog. Check back soon for spring savings!

KidsDesk.net Team

Spring is right around the corner!

With spring right around the corner there is no better time to start thinking about how to maximize the kids time outside and away from the TV. We will be adding to our lineup of children's outdoor furniture throughout the season. Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know. You will receive updates about featured products and as an added bonus, we issuing a special spring coupon to everyone who signs up for even more savings! So please check back often and visit our kids outdoor furniture "aisle".

Sign up here: www.KidsDesk.net Endless Imagination

Have a wonderful weekend!

The KidsDesk.net Team

February

February is half over and Valentines is right around the corner. Doesn't it seem like the holidays just got over last weekend? Time definitely goes quick and staying organized and on top of the latest events like birthdays, holidays and family get together can be hectic. We know that part of the process is shopping for that perfect gift without taking up too much time from your busy schedule. Have you ever wanted to get a gift for someone but not know what to get?

Gift certificates from www.KidsDesk.net are a great way to get that special something for that little one when you just don't know what they might want or need. Now if you purchase a gift certificate for $50.00 or more you will save $5.00 by using the coupon code: VALENTINE1.

Thanks for visiting our blog and have a wonderful week!

KidsDesk.net Team

Valentine's Day Recipe from KidsDesk.net

Have you ever wanted to do something fun in the kitchen on Valentine's Day? In our place we love picking out a recipe that will have you cooking serving love this Valentine's Day. If you're planning a festive dinner at home you can follow up with this dessert, save money and have fun doing it.

Get the little ones involved and make something to remember. We have a delicious recipe to add to your Valentine's Day selection.

KidsDesk.net Valentines Cupcakes

Ingredients you will need:

• Cake Mix
• Frosting (Pink, Red or White)
  
• Cinnamon Hearts (Candy)
  
• Foil
• Cupcake pan
  
• Paper cupcake cups

To Prepare:

Make your cupcake mix according to the directions on the box. Then pour the mix into cupcake cups in the cupcake pan. Roll little pieces of tinfoil into a little ball about the size of a marble. Put one foil ball on the side of every cupcake, between the pan and the paper cupcake cup.

This recipe makes the heart shape as the cupcake cooks. Finally you add the Frosting of your choice and decorate with cinnamon heart candies! Now enjoy and Happy Valentine's from the KidsDesk.net Team.

Valentines Day @ www.KidsDesk.net

With Valentines day right around the corner we know you may be thinking of that special little one in your life. Wouldn't it be nice if you could get something besides the candy heart or pink card this year? Going on now @ www.KidsDesk.net you will find a great selection on sale just for Valentines day. You can save big and as an extra added bonus you can save $5.00 off your next purchase of $50.00 or more by using the coupon code VALENTINE1.

We hope you have a safe and fun weekend, as parents, educators and caretakers you deserve it. Please keep checking back at our blog as we start picking a site of the week to highlight as resources that are family friendly.

Shopping for Children

Shopping for children has gotten much more difficult these past few years. With new concerns about lead paint, toy recalls, safety notices and recommendations coming from all over it has become more of a challenge to ensure your little one's safety.

We know your time is valuable and we also know that your children's safety is even more important. That is why at www.KidsDesk.net we take the time to research our products, get in touch with customers for product evaluation, stay updated on all safety notices, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Our most popular category this year is the children's headphones! We are very proud to offer the "Listening First" line from Califone. These headphones are ideal for children's educational software, kids learning language programs, classroom activities, mp3 players and much more.

We now have animal headphones featured in three very cute styles. The first is the Panda Headphone that is black and white with cute red smile. The second is the orange and black Tiger Headphones that feature pink ears and mouth. Finally the Bear Headphones which are brown and white pink ears and mouth.

All of these headphones are perfect for young students with safety as its first concern. Rugged ABS plastic ear cups withstand daily use for student safety. These headphones are ideal for story-time, library and computer uses.

If you have any questions or comments please let us know, we are always happy to help!