Monthly Archives: April 2013

Recipe Monday – Salisbury Steak

Posted on April 30, 2013 by parentwin

Delicious salisbury steaks in less than 30 minutes!     RECIPE:

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Preschool Pointers – 35: Just Bring Them

Posted on April 28, 2013 by parentwin

ve some adult things to do, like bring a paper to your college campus before 6 p.m., pick up some food for dinner, or run errands. You have no one to watch the kids. Solution: Just do it. Just bring … Continue reading →

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So, You Think You Want to Promote, Huh?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by parentwin

Over on the writing blog, I’m talking about how to gain more followers who are actually interested in what you are doing and will share your stuff because they like it. These work.   …   Promoting yourself.   It … Continue reading →

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I Think I’m Pretty

Posted on April 24, 2013 by parentwin

You know that Dove Campaign that everyone loved for a hot second before everyone hated it? This one, where the artist sketches a portrait of a woman based on her own description of herself, and then sketches another portrait based … Continue reading →

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Moment of the Week – 138 – “Reading”

Posted on April 21, 2013 by parentwin

Some kids can already read at this age, but mine are still working on it. For now, they “read the pictures” and tell each other stories.

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Preschool Pointers – 34: Be Sneaky

Posted on April 21, 2013 by parentwin

Problem: Something simple needs to change. For instance, it’s a month past Easter and time to get rid of the messy, grass-filled basket. But how dare you? How very dare you? The Easter baskets must stay forever! In fact, your kids aren’t … Continue reading →

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This Feminist’s Box

Posted on April 20, 2013 by parentwin

Look, feminism is a squidgy topic these days. Now that we can vote and own property and work and stuff, what’s the problem, amirite? Do we really need to keep “making people aware” of the stereotypes perpetuated and marginalization of … Continue reading →

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Recipe Monday – Mexican Casserole

Posted on April 16, 2013 by parentwin

An incredibly easy meal that the kids love. Mexican casserole! (Courtesy of Debby Van Vraken, btw!)     RECIPE

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These Girls are on Fire!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by parentwin

My kids dancing their princess and fairy pants off to Alicia Keys.

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Preschool Pointers – 33: Make Them Sleep on Your Schedule

Posted on April 13, 2013 by parentwin

Problem: For a long time I’ve been an avid supporter of ‘the baby goes to bed when it’s good for us.’ For years now, that’s been 9, 10, 11 o’clock at night. It shocks most of my friends when they’re … Continue reading →

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