From the Blog
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On Bubble Baths
The 4 y.o.: I want to make the world’s biggest bubble bath! And Mom, I’m gonna need a lot of soap for bubbles. The 8 y.o.: Whatever you say, chickie.… Read more →
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Cucumber Slices With Dill Recipe
Ingredients 4 large cucumbers, sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon salt (optional) Directions… Read more →
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Sunny Orange Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients 4 1/4 cups water, divided 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon grated orange peel ice cubes Lemon… Read more →
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On Phonics
The 4 y.o.: I can combine letters to make words. Like this: wuh-wuh. Ish. Ish. Wuh-ish. Wish. See? That means I can read. The Mom: And you can spell too.… Read more →
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Yeah, I *could* be a polymath. But I’d rather be an actress. The 12 y.o. Read more →
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Amish Bread Recipe
Ingredients 2 3/4 cups bread flour 1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 18 tablespoons warm water Directions Place ingredients in… Read more →
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Mommy! I know what I want to be when I grow up. I want to be a…Pokemon trainer. The 4 y.o. Read more →
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On The Muffin Man
The Mom: I like the name Nibbles for your hamster. The 4 y.o.: I like Snowflake. The 12 y.o.: I want to name it Muffin. The Dad (sings): Do you… Read more →
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Have you ever noticed that Bubbles (the beta fish) is passive-aggressive? She acts all dead at the bottom of her tank, then you flick the side and she swims in… Read more →
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Menu Plan for the Week of 4/3/11 to 4/9/11
Sunday 4/3 B/ Mormon French Toast, Fruit L/ Sandwiches, Chips, Fruit S/ Best Banana Bread in the World (make 2) D/ Foolproof Slow-Roasted Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Orange Glazed Carrots … Read more →
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