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Camping Trip

August 12th, 2010 · No Comments

This past weekend we took our daughters on their first camping trip. It has been a few years since my husband and I have been camping, and doing so with children added a necessity to be prepared for everything. A few weeks ago we purchased them hot pink sleeping bags. I didn’t think they would [...]

Tags: Activities · Parenting

It’s Hard to Avoid Being Smug

April 12th, 2010 · 3 Comments

The older boys (nearly 12 years old) went on a camping trip to Mammouth Cave in Kentucky with their Scout troop this week. As soon as I heard about the trip in January, they were signed up. What an amazing opportunity! I was jealous to not be going along with them.
Over the [...]

Tags: Activities · Parenting · Vacation

Easter/Passover Crafts For Kids

April 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

For a good many of you, it’s holiday time at your house. Lots to do, lots to enjoy, especially when you’ve got kids. I’ve spent some time reading through what seems an endless array of web pages focused on Easter and Passover projects for kids. Here’s just a few interesting sites – my hope is [...]

Tags: Activities · Fun · Holidays · Parenting

Make Your Own Mini-Whiteboard

March 23rd, 2010 · No Comments

Ever wanted a mini-chalkboard in your purse?  I love carrying around this mini-whiteboard in my diaper bag!  We use it for our grocery list, for occupying bored kiddos, for drawing maps to random people asking for directions, etc.  Of all the things in my bag, this is one of my most versatile items!  Here are [...]

Tags: Activities · Home · Organization · Parenting

Ten St. Patrick’s Day Resources

March 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment

We made it to March! Phew. Spring will be here soon in my neck o’ the woods. I’ve been in the mood to plan ahead a little bit this year, and thought I’d share some of ideas I found online for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. For an historical and encyclopedic definition [...]

Tags: Activities · Holidays · Parenting

Parenting In The Media:
Easing Fears Through Bedtime Stories

January 24th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Kids have fears. We all have our thoughts on how to address them. The noted literacy activist, Pam Allyn, wrote a thoughtful essay on how bedtime stories can ease childhood fears. The essay also includes fantastic recommendations for bedtime books (and who doesn’t love a good book recommendation?) -
“When the sun goes down, fears come [...]

Tags: Activities · Behavior · Parenting

It Wasn’t My Fault

January 14th, 2010 · 2 Comments

My husband takes an annual ski trip each January. He is an avid skier and since we live in Arizona doesn’t get to snow ski nearly as much as he would like. I feel he deserves this trip since he is the main financial contributor to our family. He allows me the opportunity to stay [...]

Tags: Activities · Beauty, Health & Fitness · Marriage · Parenting

Getting Your Child Off The X Box And Into The Game

October 27th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Tags: Activities · Fun · Parenting

Volunteer Overload

September 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment

This summer seemed to fly by.   Between the usual summer festivities, two grandmothers in the hospital and my triathlons it seems like it happened in the blink of eye or perhaps I should say the drop of a sippy cup.
Next weekend is my last triathlon of the season.  I have to say that I’m looking [...]

Tags: Activities · Education · Volunteer · school

The Precious Middle Years

June 2nd, 2009 · 11 Comments

This weekend we took advantage of beautiful weather by riding our bikes around the university campus where my husband works.  We stopped at the library and picked out a few books to borrow.  We continued on to the student union, which houses an enormous aquarium that never fails to delight us.  We then looped back [...]

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