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  • Hey! No more tissues. No more boogers. I don’t care if stuff IS sliding out of my nose. Leave me alone!!!! The 4 y.o. Read more →

  • On Culpability

    The 4 y.o.: It wasn’t me. The Mom: I haven’t said anything yet. The 4 y.o.: Well, whatever you’re going to say…it wasn’t me. The Mom: But you’re the only… Read more →

  • Mommy? You are so beautiful. And you know what? You’re even more beatifuller with your make-up on. The 4 y.o. Read more →

  • Menu Plan for the Week of 3/27/11 to 4/2/11

    All meals this week are from Annabel Karmel’s First Meals (that my 4 y.o. ‘discovered’ in my cookbooks). I’d forgotten what great & easy recipes these are for the entire… Read more →

  • Infographic Quickstart Guide to Social Media for Business

    via b2bento.com 1. ESTABLISH YOUR GOALS * Ask why you need to be in social media. * Formulate your social media goals and objectives. * Align with the business goals… Read more →

  • Virgin Hot Toddy Recipe

    2 to 3 ounces apple cider vinegar, top shelf preferred, of course 1 ounce honey 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice Warm the vinegar, honey, and lemon juice in a… Read more →

  • On British Wit

    The Mom: Have you ever noticed that Lil C uses her left hand to eat soup? The Dad: I thought she used a spoon. Read more →

  • On PBJs at 1am

    “Mom? I want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But not with closed bread. Only 1 piece of bread. The homemade kind you made yesterday with the bananas. And I want… Read more →

  • Menu Plan for the Week of 3/20/11 to 3/27/11

    This week is Tech week for a musical that I’m performing in with 2 of my daughters, so our menu is a bit off this week as we’re going out… Read more →

  • Dad!!! If the underwear has Dora or a Disney Princess on it, it’s probably not mine! The 12 y.o. explaining to her father how to differentiate the 4 y.o.’s laundry… Read more →

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