Monday’s Ramblings: Kids Say the Darndest Things
Bill Cosby really knew what he was doing when he produced the show “Kids Say the Darndest Things”. Because, well…they do! What makes most of what they say so funny is that they… Read More
Monthly Archive: July, 2012
Fiction Fridays: My Name is Not Isabella
Abby and I came across this book (and it’s related sequels) in the bookstore today – it’s adorable. Jennifer Fosberry’s book follows little Isabella on her adventurous, thoroughly imaginative day. Isabella’s mom calls… Read More
Contained Chaos: Party Hats
I had a recent request that needed to be filled for an upcoming birthday party: party hats for stuffed animals. Now where in the world was I going to find hats small enough… Read More
News in Parenting: Lasting Effects of Neglect
I remember watching Matilda as a young girl and wondering if growing up in a house of neglect fostered smarter, telekinetic children. If my parents neglected me all my life, would I know… Read More
Cooking with Klara: Biscuit Wands
Today, Abby was reunited with her cousins in a cooking and decorating mania. I wanted to come up with something that would please all the girls. Since Abby likes biscuits so much, and… Read More
Monday’s Ramblings: Forgetfulness
There was an article published in Time about year ago about how parents (and caretakers) are biologically changed when they have children. One of the things it pointed out was how baby pheremones… Read More
Fiction Fridays: The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince)
I didn’t come across The Little Prince until middle school, when I started teaching myself French by reading the English and French version side by side. The Little Prince is both the most… Read More
Contained Chaos – Hanging Yarn Balloon
I was flipping through a Parenting magazine today, looking for ideas for Abby’s birthday party (only a few weeks away!). I came across this craft, which seemed like a fun way to spruce… Read More
News in Parenting: Sunscreen Safety
Did you know that one sunburn in childhood doubles your child’s risk of melanoma later in life? If that doesn’t scare you into using sunscreen religiously, I don’t know what will! Doctors suggest… Read More
Cooking with Klara: Goldfish Dips
When I come up with recipes to try with Abby I try to stick to one solid theme – what would a two year old like? More specifically, what would Abby like? And… Read More
