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Bitter sweet. 
It is with bitter sweetness that I inform you that I will no longer be the Director of Marketing for Playnormous and its parent company, Archimage. I have accepted a new position, a chance of a lifetime really, with the world-renowned Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System here in Houston.
Today, March 31, 2011, is officially my last day with Playnormous.
I am very excited about this new career opportunity, but at the same time, I will miss the Playnormous team very much. Playnormous has become like a second home to me, and my coworkers have become my friends. It has been an honor to work with such a dedicated group of people who all wish to make the lives of children better.
What’s next.
I will continue to write on Monster’s Blog for a while, at least through April. Once Archimage is able to find a new Director of Marketing and that individual gets settled, he or she will be introduced and take over the blog.
In the meantime, please direct all of your inquiries about Playnormous or Monster’s Blog to our development team at info[at]playnormous.com.
I would also like to take this opportunity thank all of you who have been dedicated readers of Monster’s Blog. Playnormous would not be what it is today without you.
For now, I bid you farewell. As always, I hope you have a monstrously happy and healthy rest of the year!
Best wishes,
Melanie M. Lazarus, MPH
A heartfelt message of love.
The Playnormous Monsters wish you a very heart-healthy Valentine’s Day! To keep you and your Valentine healthy in 2011, take a peek at some of our popular heart-healthy posts.
Heart Healthy Grocery Shopping Lessons
8 Valentine’s Day Treats for 300 Calories or Less
2010: A Playnormous odyssey. 
What a year 2010 has been! We’ve added more features this year than in the history of Playnormous, and we’re still just getting started. I can’t wait to see what 2011 brings to our office.
In celebration of the New Year, here’s a recap of YOUR top favorite blog posts for 2010. It’s always a fun surprise for me to see which posts turn out to be number one on everyone’s list. Thank you for helping us make 2010 such a success. Happy 2011!
PBS Kids now offers a free Internet driving course for children, teachers and parents. See how safe your online habits are and if you can pass the test.
School Lunch from Around the World
How bad are public school lunches in comparison to other countries? Is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, the United States, really putting school lunches that far down the totem pole?
Heart Healthy Grocery Shopping Lessons
Learn what the experts at Memorial Hermann recommend you do at the grocery store to stay healthy. Discover how to pick fresh produce and the difference between good and bad fats.
Playnormous Exhibit Opens at The Woodlands Children’s Museum
As of July 10, 2010, Playnormous is part of a permanent exhibit at The Woodlands Children’s Museum. Walk in and be prepared to be amazed with a custom Playnormous-illustrated iMac health game kiosk, posters, and much more!
RSVP for Nickelodeon Back-To-School Bash with Playnormous
Our first CD-ROM ever “Playnormous: Fun For A Change Health Video Games” was selected as a feature item in the Nickelodeon Parents Connect Back-to-School event. Learn about all the amazing prizes parents won for the 2010/2011 school year.
Monstrously happy holidays.
From our monsters to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Festive Frosty Season! May your days be full of love, laughter, and lots of health.
Monstrous thanks.
The Playnormous team and all of our monsters wish you and your monster family a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving this year! May your day be full of turkey, mashed potatoes and pie…and of course some fruit, vegetables, and physical activity.
