Monthly Archives: October 2012

WIN Two Mattel Dolls! Little Mommies!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by parentwin

    WIN THESE DOLLS RIGHT NOW! CLICK HERE!

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Guest Post – Keeping Kids Safe from Social Networking Sites

Posted on October 31, 2012 by parentwin

Today I have a guest blogger talking about social networking and what parents can do to keep their kids safe. Social networking has taken over the world and has redefined the way that we interact with the people around the … Continue reading →

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Recipe Monday – Baked Lemon Cod

Posted on October 29, 2012 by parentwin

My husband is Portuguese, and as such, really likes cod in a way I’ll never understand. Here’s a great recipe for the thick fish!     RECIPE:

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Preschool Pointers: 11 – Talk Less

Posted on October 28, 2012 by parentwin

Problem: You talk a lot. Sometimes until you’re right blue in the face. Because it’s obvious your little ones can’t hear you, are ignoring you, are simply droning you out. When did you become the teacher from Charlie Brown? You … Continue reading →

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Inviting Twins — Etiquette

Posted on October 26, 2012 by parentwin

With the advent of my kids making friends, comes the individuality of one of them being better friends with one person, while the other is better friends with another. So what happens if your kid only likes one of mine?   READ … Continue reading →

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Guest Post – Keeping Kids Safe in the Home

Posted on October 25, 2012 by parentwin

Well, after yesterday’s oversharing, I didn’t have it in me for another post (though I have a few I have to write.) Anyway, here’s Sam Rose talking about security. … No parent ever wants to have to think about the … Continue reading →

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Here is my story. In 2008, the economy crashed. I was pregnant with twins. We had just bought a house with 10 percent down-payment. It would cost us more than $235,000 all told. Two weeks before I had my children, … Continue reading →

Posted on October 24, 2012 by parentwin | Leave a comment

This frosting might be one of the best things I’ve ever made.     Recipe:

Posted on October 22, 2012 by parentwin | 1 Comment

Problem: Your kid wants a bite of cereal, then a bite of peanut butter, then half a string cheese. Sounds like last week’s problem, right? Well, there’s another half to the solution of wasted food, and whining over snacks. Solution:

Posted on October 21, 2012 by parentwin | Leave a comment

So, I waited a full month of best friendship before writing that post on the two little girls who had picked my girls as friends. And of course, not a day after I post it do they start shaking things … Continue reading →

Posted on October 20, 2012 by parentwin | Leave a comment