new for us friday–kaa-chew! news on the flu
Today’s New For Us Friday is a little different–a little less gamey, less tasty, less less fun, and less exciting than normal. But …
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talking stranger safety with kids: a dvd you MUST have
This New For Us Friday makes my stomach turn and my eyes tear–seriously.
But it is so important that we had to try …
the special plate: celebrate success as a family
About two years ago, I ran across this huge, crazy, red, gaudy Special Plate at our local home design store.
It was a no-brainer for me to pick it up, …
how to listen to your kids: wait time
I am so grateful to be married to my amazing husband; he’s an incredible father and a patient and loving friend, and he totally rocks as an …
learning from the journey
A few days ago, when we were painting, Maddy decided she wanted to paint a cat.
This little orange tabby is her final product, the one she worked …
trying to keep smiling: quick trick, positive
Lately, my sweet 3-year-old boy has been experimenting with his voice (yelling and screaming anywhere, anytime, at anyone), his body (superhero …
spend, save, and give jars: managing money with kids
Money, money, money, mooooonnneyyy . . .
Money saving, money planning, money managing–I have to admit that I am only really good at money …
prayers for a little angel
Prayers go out to Heather Spohr and her family during this incredibly difficult time.
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trying to keep smiling: quick trick, 1 2 3
I found this Quick Trick via one of my “awesome–always-knows-what-she’s-doing-and-is-a-fantastic-parent” pals who threw it at …
teach kids patience on their own: arm circles
Arm circles.
What are they? They’re both a distractor and a way for two little ones to try to work out sharing issues.
And they make me laugh …
trying to keep smiling: quick trick, rest time
This is one Quick Trick that now is worth about a million bucks to me:
I remember the day I actually learned it–way back when Maddy was an …
trying to keep smiling: quick trick, one finger
One finger.
One finger.
Oooooonnneee finger.
When my sisters and I were little, my mom said this to us a lot. At gift stores, department …
trying to keep smiling: quick trick, giving go’s
Stop pulling on the door handle! Don’t jump on the bed!Get your fingers out of your mouth!Don’t …
trying to keep smiling: quick trick, days
Here’s another idea I totally snagged and adapted from someone else, but this simple trick has saved me quite possibly the equivalent of years …