Tag Archives: holidays

Cooking Disasters are Frequent in this House

Posted on January 4, 2014 by parentwin

Oh, the cooking of the holiday family meal. The joy, the happiness, the horror. I have memories of cooking the big meal with my mom. My brother and sister and I would each have different jobs, and she would take care … Continue reading →

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No one likes wax beans, generic Kraft Dinner, and apple beverage

Posted on December 17, 2013 by parentwin

This post comes from a good friend of mine, Ani Perrault. She wrote it years ago, and I read it then. I reread it every year. Why? It is, quite simply, the best thing I’ve ever seen on the internet. … Continue reading →

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Moment of the Week – Gingerbread House

Posted on December 8, 2013 by parentwin

This year, my girls were dexterous and calm enough for us to attempt a gingerbread house. I’m glad we did.            

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Preschool Pointers – Keep It Moving

Posted on August 11, 2013 by parentwin

Problem:    You’re having 10-15 four and five year olds over your house for a “party.”   Enough said.     Solution:   First, have a set time. Three hours seems to be optimal.   Second, you can do games … Continue reading →

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Truly a Gift for All Moms

Posted on May 10, 2013 by parentwin

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and while I’m sure I’ll gobble up whatever it is my little darlings made for me in preschool (something scandalous involving nail polish…they won’t tell me anything more!), I have to think of my own … Continue reading →

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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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Five Gifts You Need Not Get My Kids

Posted on April 12, 2013 by parentwin

Kids love presents. Be it their birthday, Christmas, or just as a nice surprise. Who wouldn’t, right? And I’ve noticed a lot of people who aren’t quite sure what the best kinds of gifts to get for three-four-and-five year olds … 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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In Defense of Half Birthdays

Posted on February 13, 2013 by parentwin

Since the girls turned 18 months, I’ve been giving them a half birthday party. It’s nothing big. I make them a cake, we sing the birthday song, blow out candles and eat it. No friends, no presents, just a marking … Continue reading →

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Preschool Pointers: 19 – Keep Them Involved

Posted on January 6, 2013 by parentwin

Problem: It’s someone else’s birthday. Not your child’s. And they are happy, but also sad because, well, when can it be their birthday? Solution: Last year, the girls were three and I got them each a little gift for their … Continue reading →

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