The winter doldrums usually set in for us around February, when the snow pauses and the trees, grass and sky all take on a decidedly gloomy gray. We decided to try to beat the boredom this weekend by taking in a sporting event. Our local university plays in many home basketball games, so we packed [...]
Tags: Fun Stuff, sporting events, sports, Toddlers, winter, winter fun
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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 short on [...]
Tags: dining out, dining out with baby, eating out, eating out with kids, Fun Stuff, outdoors, restaurant
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We’re just starting to get ready for the holidays in our house. The cards have been chosen, the gifts ordered or purchased, and the menu is planned. Unfortunately, there is still an inordinate number of projects that need to be done before we can truly be merry. While our daughter is still too young to [...]
Tags: baking, Fun Stuff, holiday baking, Holidays
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I’m a gift giver. At least, I try to be. Whenever someone makes my day or goes out of their way to do something for me, my family or someone else I know, I like to say thanks by giving them a meaningful gift. It can be something small, like a batch of home made [...]
Tags: birth, Fun Stuff, Gifts, hospital, labor and delivery, nurses
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At my baby shower for my first born, I received a number of useful items – socks, bottles, sleep sacks, and even diapers and wipes. But the most useful item, which we are still using on our now almost-2-year old daughter is the plethora of receiving blankets. Receiving blankets are not much more than a [...]
Tags: Frugal Living, Fun Stuff, Products
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