Tag: summer
group name: parenting
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October 18, 2008 04:16 PM EDT --
The boys and I went to the beach this morning, and the weather and the water were incredibly beautiful.
We got there around 9 a.m., and to my surprise the water was "almost" . . .
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June 12, 2008 08:39 AM EDT --
Summer is upon us, and we are all looking for ways to cool down. My sons run around in their underwear inside, and our popcycle/ ice cream budget sure increased with the degrees.
The last couple of . . .
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June 22, 2008 10:21 PM EDT --
My oldest son Roshane is really becoming comfortable with his boogie board. When the boys first got it, he refused to even bring it to the beach. Now he won't go without it.
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August 28, 2008 02:59 PM EDT --
well, this week in our life has been hectic with friends frantically trying to pack in all the summer fun that they can, before they head back to school. lillie told me last night, with a smirk, that she . . .
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June 04, 2008 11:13 AM EDT --
I think the greatest gift a parent can give to a child is the gift of reading. Here is a list of children's books that I got when I took a Children's Lit class, which can be considered classics . . .
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May 29, 2008 03:02 PM EDT --
Until recently, I had never heard the word before. Now it seems I'm hearing it everywhere. At work, at the supermarket, on the sidelines at little league games…everyone is buzzing about taking . . .
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July 14, 2008 02:59 PM EDT --
My favorite treats are definitely homemade and preferably from local, organic ingredients. I love to make my own ice cream and to bake cookies to make my own ice cream sandwiches. Though . . .
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July 01, 2008 10:49 AM EDT --
Have you ever heard the saying "you are what you eat"? If it is true, then wouldn't we want to eat the very best food we can? The most delicious, most healthy food that you can eat is food . . .
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July 22, 2008 10:30 AM EDT --
As summer gets hotter, zucchini season shifts into full gear. Are you finding yourself with a bounty of zucchini? Share it as you celebrate “ Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's . . .
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June 05, 2008 12:46 AM EDT --
Whether you choose to start your own book club, sign your child up for the reading program at your local library, or subscribe to an online children's book club, the benefits of children reading during . . .
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May 12, 2008 09:47 AM EDT --
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you know that I'm leaving DK Publishing to go to graduate school in the fall, and my colleague, Kristen O'Connell, will be taking over as the group owner. Thank . . .
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June 20, 2008 05:58 PM EDT --
Hi, and welcome! We have some new members, and I want to be sure to let you know I'm glad you're joining us! Remember, if you're reading this somewhere else, you can get the newsletter in . . .
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August 30, 2008 05:08 PM EDT --
I thought it would be fun to take some black and white shots while we were on summer vacation on the Oregon coast as well. So, here they are!
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July 29, 2007 03:32 PM EDT --
Summer is 2/3 of the way over--phew! Some parents, like me, may feel a bit *over it* and ready for school to begin. But then I check myself--I won't have all this *free* time with the kiddos . . .
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June 10, 2008 03:06 PM EDT --
Yesterday was the beginning of summer reading - an event that we look forward to as a family. This year's theme is "Catch The Reading Bug" which is great because Gideon LOVES bugs and because . . .
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September 03, 2008 12:58 PM EDT --
The debate:
How are we all going to get there, and when?
No way I am driving to the cabin!
No way we can afford to fly!
I want to go to NJ after we go to the cabin…
I want to go later . . .
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August 20, 2008 12:29 PM EDT --
Last week we went out on the boat with some friends, their boat! We had a wonderful time and so did the kids. We went out into the center of the lake and swam and played on the tube for almost . . .
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February 14, 2008 01:30 PM EST --
Yes, you read it right. At our house we love balls! Over the summer of 2007 we were given a free turtle from a friend. The idea was that we should fill it with sand. The thought of sand made me cringe, . . .
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August 14, 2008 06:22 PM EDT --
I took Madeline for her first visit to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on August 4th. It was just me and Maddie (hubby was at work), so I didn't really know how long we'd last....
Here's . . .
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June 06, 2008 04:38 PM EDT --
With gas as high as it is this summer I am aware that my Adult kids & there familys can not afford to travel for vacation. So I have decided that with all the Cash I will be earning in this triple . . .
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