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Category: Parenting

  • So here’s my list of 5 things I learned this week. Actually it was more like 10. #1 Michigan’s weather is bi-polar, so bring a warm raincoat AND sunglasses wherever…

  • Vector Graph Religions to Income

    Via The New York Times

  • On May Madness

    The 8 y.o.: Mom! Help! I’ve got a mad little sister after me! The Mom: Mad as in crazy or mad as in angry? The 8 y.o.: Yes.

  • On Geography pt ii

    The 5 y.o.: And one day, I’ll visit your country, Grandma. The Grandma: My state. It’s called Florida. The 5 y.o.: And it’s in Canada. That’s a country.

  • The 4 y.o.: What’s that cute glass house called? The one with the plants? The 12 y.o.: It’s called a greenhouse. The 8 y.o.: Hey! Is that where greenhouse gasses…

  • Menu Plan for the Week of 5/16 to 5/22

    Monday 5/16 b/ Scrambled Eggs, Toast l/ Leftovers s/ Lemon Bars d/ Chicken a la King over Garden Rotini Pasta; Sliced Watermelon Tuesday 5/17 b/ Blueberry Smoothies (w Greek Yogurt);…

  • Mormon French Toast

    Ingredients 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 c. flour 1 1/2 c. milk 3 egg whites, beaten 8 slices bread Directions Beat egg yolks…

  • Buttermilk Baking Mix (aka Bisquick)

    Ingredients 12 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 3 3/4 cups King Arthur White Flour 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp Baking Powder 2 Tbsp Salt 3/4 cup sugar (or evaporated cane…

  • Rainbow jello is like eating fruit punch. It tastes like sunshine in my mouth The 4 y.o.

  • On Annoying Toys

    The Mom: Lil C – how do I turn off your turtle park toy? It keeps giggling at me. The 4 y.o.: I know. It can be really annoying. You…

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