It’s almost time to stop the lazy days of sleeping in and get back to the business of routine and education. (Yeah, right, like our kids EVER let us sleep in.)
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Back to School: Gear Up And Tune In -- To Your Kids
Posted 08/18/10 3:01 am EDT | Just For Fun
Topicsback to school, children, family, kids, routine, structure
Top Five Ways to Beat the Dog Days of Summer
Posted 07/23/10 12:34 am EDT | Just For Fun
Topicsactivities, beat the heat, children, family, Heat, kids, stay cool, summer, summer vacation
I’m a firm believer in beating the heat by refusing to participate in it. Sometimes, a little air conditioning goes a long way. I live in Maryland. From June to mid-September, it’s a semi-tropical swampland. There are bugs and mosquitoes, and most of all the wet blanket of heat that makes each dash to the minivan feel like a steam-bath.
So during what I think of as the “Carseat Buckle Burning Months”, my style is less a graceful coexistence with the heat and more of a starlet being chased by the paparazzi sprint away from it. Here’s a few of our top hits:
Summer Fun on the Cheap
Posted 06/02/10 6:04 pm EDT | Steals And Deals
Topicscheap, entertainment, free, frugal fun, kids, summer
The school year is winding down all over the country. The temperature is rising. Are you ready, moms?
I reached a near panic the other day when I realized my kids would soon be out of school, with plenty of free time to fill. While they may prefer hours in front of the TV, I am determined to fill their summer with activities- preferably the free or cheap kind!
Department Store or Dog Park?
Posted 04/26/10 12:29 pm EDT | Parenting
Topicsdogs, kids, public domain, shopping
I went to the mall today with my mom and Angry Kid. Our intention was to go to the new Nordstrom here at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. It had just opened on Friday, and I love me some Nordstrom.
Encouraging Kids to Cook
Posted 04/19/10 12:20 am EDT | Food
Topicsfood, kids, kids cooking
There are a million things to do in the world and for me, cooking is at the heart of it all. I'm always amazed at the creativity chefs have but even more impressed when I see kids getting creative in the kitchen.
via Nikolay Okhitin
Happy Christmas Merry Birthday to You
Posted 12/07/09 4:31 pm EST | Parenting
Topicsbirthdays, Celebrations, Christmas, Holidays, kids
There is definitely something to be said for planning your pregnancies. Anyone who knows me, knows that each one of my boys were surprises and that’s good, because I like surprises that come in the form of a baby, what I don’t like about surprises is that sometimes the timing of them is way off.
andreas reimann
What's in a (Nick)name?
Posted 11/12/09 1:10 pm EST | Parenting
Topicsbaby names, growing up, kids, nicknames, parenting
When I was pregnant with each of the kids, part of the excitement for me was flipping through the baby name books. I wanted to pick out a name that sounded just right. When you factor in that I have such a common last name, it was important to me to find something equally as uncommon for the kids. I didn’t want another Mary, Jane, or Bob Smith running around. I wanted to give the kids something different that wouldn’t let people confuse them with another kid in their class. My husband (Brian) lived through that growing up and we wanted our kids to have a better experience.
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The Joys of Having a Big Family
Posted 11/05/09 4:12 pm EST | Parenting
Topicsbig family, children, family, kids, large family
When you look at families like Jon and Kate Gosselin and Nadia Suleman, the idea of raising a family that big seems unrealistic and almost irresponsible to many people. I suppose that Nadia and the Gosselins aren’t the best examples, considering the media scrutiny that they are constantly under - but for the average mom and dad heading to Target or out to dinner with a troop that resembles the movie Cheaper by the Dozen, it doesn’t stop people from shaking their heads and wondering: “What are they thinking?”
Calling All Barbie Fans!
Posted 11/09/09 5:31 pm EST | Product Reviews
Calling all Barbie Fans!
With Barbie’s 50th anniversary this year, the Barbie brand has all kinds of new looks and products for the biggest Barbie connoisseurs, collectors, and her youngest fans. Here are a few of my favorite finds from Barbie for 2009.
Life Lesson: I can't make someone _______ (fill in the blank)
FromTwofer Mom
Posted 11/04/09 11:51 am EST | Parenting
Topicsacceptance, growing up, kids, life lessons, parenting
This took me a long time to figure out. But a few years ago I finally realized that I can't make anyone do anything. Period. And this is a life lesson I am trying to pass down to the Twofer.
You can't make someone...
like you
do what you want them to do
be nice
stop doing something
say the right thing
care
But what can you do?
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