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November 3, 2009
Tuesday's Tip, Short and Sweet, Jessica
Tuesday's Tip, Short and Sweet, Jessica
I can be pretty stubborn, and sometimes when my wonderful mom offers advice, my pride can get in the way of receiving it. Here's the thing though: my mom has some pretty good advice to share and when she shared this tip, I was glad I listened up!
I wouldn't call myself vertically challenged, but there are plenty of time when I am in the kitchen and I cannot reach something up on a high shelf. Instead of straining to reach said item, I now use my kitchen tongs! [more]
November 3, 2009
Fun with Candy, Craftivity Corner
Fun with Candy, Craftivity Corner
Did your child get more candy Saturday night than they have ever consumed? I know mine did. So instead of banishing it , I am devoting a few days this week to learning with candy.
Candy Pinch!
1. Gather your materials. You will need 2 bowls, some bamboo tongs, and some small candies like M&Ms or Skittles.
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November 2, 2009
Monday's Health Tip: Halloween Candy for Troops
Monday's Health Tip: Halloween Candy for Troops
If you're the parent of a little one, your child is probably still buzzing from all the sugar and candy he consumed over the weekend. And if you're worried your child is going to over-do it with the sweets, you might be wondering what do with all that extra Halloween candy.
Why not send it overseas? Not only can you get rid of your child's Halloween candy, you can help put a smile on a soldier's face, too. What's better than that? [more]
November 2, 2009
Learn with Candy, Craftivity Corner
Learn with Candy, Craftivity Corner
All my son wants to do is relive Halloween. It was his first time trick or treating and he fell in love. I decided to harness this candy madness and use it to teach. Check back tomorrow for more candy related learning!
Candy Alphabet [more]
November 1, 2009
Then and now, Professor Mom
Then and now, Professor Mom
Back when I was a kid, sick days seemed a little golden, somehow, tinged with a magic to them, spun from something out-of-the-ordinary. It was never fun to be sick, but getting to stay home was like being given a chance to step back into those perfect days of very early childhood, when you could lie cocooned in bed, drifting in and out of sleep to the steady hum of household rhythms, or the comforting background of the television or radio noise rising and falling around you in waves and you waited. [more]
October 30, 2009
Naturally Orange, Jessica
Naturally Orange, Jessica
Our kids get enough artificial candy gunk this time of the year, don’t they? Why not try a way create orange colored frosting for your little pumpkins?
I developed this naturally orange colored frosting for some pumpkin cookies the boys and I made last Halloween. They were so cute, so tasty and so naturally cute that I just had to share.
First, make your cut-out pumpkin cookies. We like to use gingerbread dough for cut-outs, but whatever floats your boat is just fine.
Once they’re cooled, whip up some…
Naturally Orange Frosting [more]
October 30, 2009
How to junk your junk mail
How to junk your junk mail
One of the most useful sites my wife and I have found for urban living is Apartment Therapy, which contains oodles of tips for maximizing your cramped space. Occasionally the site runs a series of "cures," which are step-by-step instructions for de-cluttering and renewing a specific space in your home. [more]
October 30, 2009
In the land of the living..., Professor Mom
In the land of the living..., Professor Mom
Every year for the past few years we've hosted a family Halloween gathering at our house. My kids love to decorate for Halloween, and I love the chance to host a holiday party--especially a party that involves cooking up ghoulish looking cookies and other Halloween-themed food. I was so prepared this year--in advance, for once. Weeks ago I bought the party plates and tablecloth, and I've been collecting recipes and party ideas, and browsing Halloween sites for what seems like forever.
It doesn't look like it's going to happen this year. Thanks, H1N1. [more]
October 30, 2009
Ghost Week Finale ! , Craftivity Corner
Ghost Week Finale ! , Craftivity Corner
Cool ghost projects are everywhere this week! Check out some of the awesome crafts I found!
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