Monthly Archives: March 2013

Preschool Pointers – 31: Parties and Playdates

Posted on March 30, 2013 by parentwin

Problem: Where you normally have one (or for us lucky ones, two) four year olds to keep busy, somehow you convinced yourself that having a group playdate would be a grand idea. After you’re done crying in your room, you … Continue reading →

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Good Friday in Your Family – Guest Post

Posted on March 30, 2013 by parentwin

Kate Allen, who blogs at Life, Love, Liturgy and at CornDog Mama, has agreed to talk about Good Friday and its implications to all, religious and not. She’s amazing, and if you have any theological qualms or questions, I would point you to … Continue reading →

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Easter Blog Share

Posted on March 29, 2013 by parentwin

Doing Easter last minute? We’ve got some ideas for you! First of all, invite over friends! Yes, this is Jackie and her family from Accidentally Mommy! Now, we’re just dyeing eggs because that’s all some of us can handle, for real. … Continue reading →

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Do You Even Know What Love Is?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by parentwin

Once upon a time, the economy crashed. My husband was laid off, I worked more than an hour away for very little money, and he stayed home alone all day looking for work and taking care of infant twins. You … Continue reading →

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Recipe Monday – Mushroom Salmon

Posted on March 26, 2013 by parentwin

I know this looks like we eat a lot of salmon, but really, I just love the recipes!   1 1/2 lbs fresh salmon2 tablespoons butter2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms2 green onions, chopped2 tablespoons flour2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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Modern Sexism

Posted on March 21, 2013 by parentwin

The problem is subtlety. The problem is “how far we’ve come.” The problem is enlightenment. The problem is a society that congratulates itself on the freedom and equality all face when compared to how it was, when compared to where it … Continue reading →

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Recipe Monday – Creative Fruit Snacks

Posted on March 18, 2013 by parentwin

Fruit on a stick. Fruit popsicles. An amazing and easy snack for kids!   For peach popsicles, slice fresh peaches, stick them on toothpicks, and dip them in any flavor yogurt you want. Put them in the freezer for a … Continue reading →

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Preschool Pointers – 30: Just Take It All Away

Posted on March 17, 2013 by parentwin

Problem: You try to do something nice for your kids and instead of showing any modicum of gratitude, they make little, tiny problems into the most important priority, arguing, fighting, crying and generally making a mess of this. Spoiled? Yeah, … Continue reading →

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Finalist: Applegeddon by Darlena Cunha

Posted on March 12, 2013 by parentwin

This is my piece about an epic Pinterest fail. It’s a finalist in a competition and it includes the words “shiny bacon vaginas.” If that’s not enough to get you to look and maybe vote for me, I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Recipe Monday – Beef Taco Skillet

Posted on March 11, 2013 by parentwin

Okay, so that looks half-disgusting. It’s delicious, though, particularly for young kids, and a very quick way to use ground beef. 1 lb ground beef 10 34 ozs condensed tomato soup (campbell, regular or 25 less sodium) 12 cup salsa 12 cup water 6 flour tortillas (6 6 inch, cut into … Continue reading →

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