Archive for May, 2008


Friday: Play!—Brain Quest

“Molly Puh-lease?” “Play Max Mom?” I can’t recall the last time my daughter has not asked me for this at least once a day. Brain Quest I didn’t realize they had this product for Early Childhood, 4 different packs for ages 2-6. They sell two more actually, one for bedtime and bath time. “Play Max
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An interesting article I found at babble.com

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 in Parenting Tips

The Over-Parenting Crisis Katie Allison Granju Recently, a coworker and I were looking at some old family photos she had lying on her desk. Several of them were of her grandmother, tending to various household chores for the camera. The photos looked to be from sometime in the 1950s, or possibly the early ’60s. There
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Thursday: Importance of the Arts—Culinary Skills

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 in Health, Thursday: The Importance of the Arts

I know for some of you the first thing you picture when you think of cooking with your children or letting them cook is this: And yes this is an actual picture of after I let my child help me make dinner. But you know what? Even though she is only two I could see
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Freebie Post: I cannot get over how cute this shirt is!

Remember the post I did awhile ago about Very Meri T-shirts? It is finally warm enough for my daughter to wear it, isn’t it cute? Click here to read the orginal post.

Wednesday: Mid Week Ramblings—I Just Want a Great Pediatrician

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 in Wednesday: Mid Week Ramblings

I am frustrated. I just want a great pediatrician for my kids. I want someone that is gentle when examining my children, thoughtful with what they say, and that doesn’t  seem rushed and disinterested. Oh and pretending they knew anything about my children would be nice to, isn’t that part of what doctor’s notes are
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Tuesday:Weekly Book Review—Prepping for SATs

I know it seems silly prepping at such a young age (actually its probably not huh?) for the SATs (or ACTs depending on where you are from) but why not? Beach Is to Fun: A Book of Relationships by Pat Brisson  This book is fun, illustrations are vivid, colorful and it teaches kids a concept that
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Monday: Weekly Family Activity—Rain Sticks

Monday, May 19th, 2008 in Crafts, Monday: Weekly Family Activity

I found this craft idea from the wonderful site Make and Takes I thought this would be the perfect craft to do as a family, not to messy, time consuming or difficult.  I picked up two tubes from the UPS store earlier in the week while running errands (for both of them it was 3.00).
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Sunday: Entertainment Review—Barbies are fun to play with but dreadful on the big screen

Sunday, May 18th, 2008 in Sunday: Entertainment Review

Barbies are fun to play with but dreadful on the big screen I love Barbies, played with them until was twelve….ok fine thirteen. My friend and I would have sleepovers on the weekends just to play Barbies. Before beginning to play we would swear, PINKIE swear, that we would tell no one about how we played
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Saturday: Shop!—Results from the Beehive Bazaar

Saturday, May 17th, 2008 in Children Product Reviews, Saturday: Shopping!

My sister and I had such a great time going to the Beehive Bazaar last Saturday. Lots of the contributors to the Bazaar sell their things on Etsy.com Just click on the item’s picture to connect to their Etsy shop.

Friday: Play!—Learning with a Treasure Hunt

Friday, May 16th, 2008 in Friday: Play!

Learning with a Treasure Hunt  Today you are all pirates for the day and will have to use all of your skills to capture the prize. Clues will be left all over the house BUT to get the clue you must solve the question, some will be silly, some will be easy, and some may
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