birthdays

honoring our friend susan, @whymommy

February 6, 2012

I remember so vividly beautiful you standing by the window in your blue dress, Susan. The one that Jess gave to you because it fit you so perfectly and you both knew it was the one. I remember how nervous you were–how excited you were–how ready you were. I remember how Curt calmed your nerves [...]

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@whymommy love fest, part 3

January 31, 2012

Huge, happy–gentle!–hugs to our dear friend, Susan, of Toddler Planet. Here is part three of THE most incredible digital card that has ever been made to show Susan just HOW much she is loved. @whymommy love fest, part 3: made with love for our friend Many thanks to the hundreds and hundreds of friends, family, [...]

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@whymommy love fest, part two

January 26, 2012

Here’s our happy, full-o’-love, cyber-hug for our friend Susan, part two. It’s only a fraction of what we’ve received, which amazes all of us. Set to the amazing music of Bill Leslie, chosen especially for Susan by her bff and the amazing musician and blogger, Marty, it’s a teeny, tiny expression of our love and [...]

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@whymommy love fest

January 24, 2012

We have had an overwhelming response to the call for @whymommy love over the last 24 hours, and the love keeps on flowin’ in! With love, Susan, here is part one of our @whymommy love fest:     Originally created to an amazing soundtrack chosen by the amazing ladies of The DC Moms, complete with [...]

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best of teach mama countdown: #1 — candy sushi

January 14, 2012

I know, I know. It kind of makes me laugh, but our how to make candy sushi post has seen quite a bit o’ traffic over the last year. As part of Maddy’s Cheerleading Birthday Par-tay, candy sushi was a huge hit with the kids and a huge hit with moms. But I suppose it’s [...]

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how to make bumblebee wands, pens, and buzzy birthday fun

April 13, 2011

We’ve been very busy over here lately, as this week I helped organize and run our elementary school’s Kindergarten Orientation (so fun!) and I have been trying to get myself ready for the the Mom 2.0 Summit in New Orleans this weekend (so exciting!). But I’ve wanted to share how we made Cora’s bumblebee birthday [...]

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nfuf: how to make bumblebee cupcakes (& link-up!)

March 25, 2011

It’s a sweet, buzzy-bee cupcake New For Us Friday this week, thanks to Cora! Our Cora turned the big-numero quatro this week, and for weeks and weeks and weeks and weeks she’s been asking for a bumblebee birthday party. She knew exactly what she wanted: three friends for a playdate, bumblebee wands, bumblebee games, and [...]

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nfuf: new ‘Cat in the Hat’ epidodes (and big Dr. Seuss giveaway!)

February 25, 2011

Big thanks to all who expressed interest in this giveaway! At this time, the contest is closed. Jessica from NH was chosen by random.org as the winner, she’s been notified, and her Cat in the Hat prize pack is on its way!   Do you know that next week is?  Next Wednesday, to be exact? [...]

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three cheers for an awesome cheerleading birthday party!

January 15, 2011

Maddy celebrated her big #7 last month, and we rang in her birthday with a cheerleading birthday party, complete with expert cheerleaders, homemade pom-poms, megaphones, and dance routines. It was a blast, but we couldn’t have done it without a ton of help from Aunt Katie (who led the pom-pom making team) and our amazing [...]

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how to make candy sushi (and everyone around happy)

December 12, 2010

What better sweet, beautiful, make-your-own-snack for a birthday party than Candy Sushi? Maddy requested sushi for her birthday dinner, but because we had already planned a big ole cheerleading birthday bash, complete with a ton of buddies, real cheerleaders, pom poms, and pizza, we couldn’t swing both real sushi and a real party.  My family [...]

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perfectly perfect pool party cupcakes

August 11, 2010

My sweet boy turned five this week, so we celebrated with a handful of his close pals at our favorite summer hangout–the pool. His only request was cupcakes, pizza, Cheetos, and Doritos (so he really wanted a health food party), but we decided to spruce things up with some Perfectly Perfect Pool Party Cupcakes inspired [...]

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under a shady tree
can you feel the soft cool grass?
can you feel it with your toes?
we can sit here while it grows.
laurie berkner, "under a shady tree"


i know nothing with certainty but the sight of the stars makes me dream
. . . vincent van gogh