“I knew you’d gone a little crazy when you started complaining that ‘only’ 35 people are coming,” my friend said.
“Down from a guest list of 80, that’s a lot of cancellations!”
“And there’s your first problem.” He accentuated every syllable for effect. “You invited 80 people. To a first birthday party.”
Yes, I know my daughter, who [...]
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The kids are back in school, the leaves are turning and there is a chill to the air. What better time than now to bake with pumpkin?
Pumpkin spice cupcakes are just the thing to take off the chill and warm up a fall day. Even better, this recipe is an old family favorite – and [...]
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We all know about the importance of teaching children to love reading– not only does it teach language skills, but it is an excellent way to bond together.
Lately, reading to our toddler has become more of a chore than a pleasure. Sure, we all enjoy the time together and some of the stories are quite [...]
Tags: child development, How to, interactive books, learning to read, reading, story time
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If the thought of a family road trip conjures up images of whining, sibling fights in the back seat or cries of “Are we there yet?”, think again. A road trip can actually be a great way to communicate better with your kids and even learn something about each other along the way.
Ways to make [...]
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Summer goes by so quickly. Before you know it, the school year has started and chill has filled the air. Before you dig out the winter coats, take some time to enjoy the sunshine. Even for busy parents, it’s important to spend some family time outdoors (with sunscreen on, of course!). If you’re [...]
Tags: dining out, dining out with baby, eating out, eating out with kids, Fun Stuff, outdoors, restaurant
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