One costume, so many boys And not a single one taken on Halloween. Wordless Wednesday
Full Story »It is much prettier than I remembered
Five weeks away from the lake, and I guess that’s what happens. You forget things. Yet, sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night, sweaty and in a slight state of panic, and wonder what in heaven’s name are we going to do with a lake house. Isn’t one house enough to manage? [...]
Full Story »13 Safe Alternatives to Children’s Cold Remedies
Now that the FDA says children’s cough remedies are unsafe, it’s time to explore safer alternatives. Here’s a list of safe remedies, including vinegar, essential oils, aromatherapy and honey… and more.
Full Story »I know you’re dying to get your hands on my icing recipe
Maybe, if you send me a really nice e-mail, I’ll send it to you. Because this icing is amazing; nothing like you’ve ever had before. Just ask my brother. The premise of Jessica Seinfeld’s new cookbook, Deceptively Delicious to to hide nutritious foods in your kid’s favorite foods. This week, I followed her recipe for [...]
Full Story »Wet Eyes
All four of them, even the little ones, sit through the long text that appears on each page of this version of The Wizard of Oz, wonderfully illustrated by Charles Santore. What’s different here from the movie? Aunt Em is described as a young, pretty wife, soon changed by the sun and wind: “they [...]
Full Story »I confess my sins about meals and picky eaters
I have a friend who swears she would read my blog everyday if I put a post up to tell her what to make for dinner. The trouble with that is, I don’t know what I am having for dinner, so how could I possibly write that for her. I’ve been thinking, and I think [...]
Full Story »Come On Crayola; Is it washable or not?
I’ve had my share of red crayon on the walls… and the sofa …. and the bed frame. But when there are markers in the house, boy, that is the mother lode. The boys grab for those whenever they see them. There is no crayon that can hold a candle to a good, moist, capped [...]
Full Story »How My Mom Communicates With Me
My Mom has always had an awesome sense of humor. Her finest moments occurred when she was able to pull off a trick on someone that involved some delicate balance of mystery, surprise, fear and humor. This would make her laugh like a schoolgirl. I do not share this humor with her. I have never [...]
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