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make a veggie turkey: kid-happy, thanksgiving dinner-ready
It’s no secret that I have kids who usually love to be in the kitchen–whether it’s trying a new food or helping with a new recipe, my kiddos are usually ...
top 2 insider secrets for motivating your kids to read
Every parent hopes that their kids grow up to be readers, right? Sure above all, we hope our kids grow to be happy, law-abiding, well-adjusted human beings, but beyond that, ...
giving thanks every day: easy, at-home graffiti board
Our house is already knee-deep in holiday catalogs, mailers, and promos, and it’s totally insane. So in order to ‘reign in’ the madness early in the game and to help ...
recipe reading (and cookie-eating)
This post was originally published on December 12, 2009, but as I searched for our Iced Pumpkin Spice Cookie recipe, I found this oldie but goodie and realized ...
street signs for early literacy and math skill building
I’ve shared time and again the importance of using what is around you–environmental print–for early literacy and math skill-building. Signs are everywhere, and they’re free. And they can really help ...
put an end to hunger in america: get the whole family involved
I’ve thought long and hard about how to get my family involved in helping to end hunger in America, knowing that all around us–in DC Metro suburban community–people are hungry. ...
teaching kindness: labor day is neighbor day!
Kindness is contagious. Really, it is. And any time we (and I’m talking you, me–anyone!) can teach our kids to be kind–just for the sake of being kind–is a win ...
try someting new: fishing with kids
Maybe every other family in the world has tried fishing, but ours has not. That is, until this week. Now? We’re like total fishermen. Fishers of men. Fisherwomen. Fisherkids. Give ...
foam dough: serious rainy day indoor fun
I’m all about trying new and exciting things with my kids, and today’s activity is no different. Totally strange, completely weird. Absolutely new for us. I went on a whim ...
quick, easy father’s day surprise notes: kid-made and dad-approved
Father’s Day is here. Like practically tomorrow. And with the whirlwind of the end-of-school excitement, Father’s Day often takes a back seat to. . . well, other things. Not this ...
how to create a cool, kid-friendly book nook
Every home should have a cozy spot reserved for reading. Call it what you want–a Book Nook, Reading Corner, Big Book Chair, whatever–but with a few key pieces, your home ...
