Category Archives: Recommendations
Summer…time to make it ourselves!
There is something so magical about the lazy, crazy, warm days of summer. From one minute to the next we have an almost unlimited zest for getting out and DOING something! And for us, part of the fun of DOING … Continue reading
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A Princess Needs a Castle
One of the our girls turned 4 recently. After hosting multiple boy birthday parties, we were excited to do a girl party. Of course our girl wanted a princess party – what 4-year-old girl doesn’t, right? What we’ve learned over … Continue reading
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Yummy Cupcake Fun
We were talking the other day about the cupcake phenomenon that has been taking over the land. We love cupcakes and think that cupcakes make a sweet treat, but honestly, the prices some of the cupcake shops charge is a … Continue reading
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Weather Is Changing, So Must Our Fun
Whether you’re starting to experience rain or snow, your kids are probably starting to experience a bit of cabin fever – and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. What are we to do? Find some new, fun activities that will hold … Continue reading
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In 1492 Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue
How many of you know the whole poem? We didn’t. We do now, and we love it! We know it’s a bit long, but here it is in it’s entirety (with a few Columbus Day crafts thrown in!): In fourteen … Continue reading
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Almost Boo Time
It’s October 1st. What? Where has this year gone? I can’t believe it, but we’ve already started talking with our neighbors about this year’s Halloween party. We’ve got a great group of neighbors with kids who are all still in … Continue reading
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Make Reading Fun
We all know that it’s important to read to our children at an early age. Research shows that children whose parents read to them become better readers themselves. We enjoy spending some quality, no-TV time with our kids each evening … Continue reading
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What To Do With All Those Photos
Summer vacation is over. The kids are back in school. It’s time to start doing a little organization of the gazillion photos you took over the summer. We feel like it’s better to do it now than in a few … Continue reading
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Green Your Kid’s Toy Box: Part 2
Last week, we shared with you that we’ve decided it’s time to take care of the ridiculous amount of plastic toys our children own. This realization, that our kids’ toys just weren’t very eco-friendly, isn’t a new one. It’s part … Continue reading
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Sweet Summer Treats
This time of the year beckons “the call of the fruit.” All the tasty, sweet goodness we find at the farmers markets are just perfect summer treats for us and the kids. We love eating fresh strawberries right off the … Continue reading
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