A funny thing happened on the way to our neighbor’s house… A couple of years ago we were caroling in our neighborhood. Let me set the scene. It is bitterly cold…freezing. We are a group of 8. Two moms. Two…
Category: Children
Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway: Dora the Explorer CD/DVDs
My kids love Dora. From her useful Backmap to her friends, Dora is ready for any adventure. My kids loved responding to Dora’s questions. Fun adventures, and a little Spanish thrown in for good measure. Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure DVD…
Musings on Finding a Strong Character for Girls
When my girls were younger, both joined Girl Scouts. It was a group activity where they developed friendships and learned about subjects ranging from horses to insects to helping otheres. The troops were open to girls in our elementary school.…
Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway: Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever CD/DVD
A small, yellow, cone-headed fellow from the sun has landed on Earth. His name is Gustafer Yellowgold. Gustafer Yellowgold DVD/CD sets are unlike anything in family entertainment. Morgan Taylor’s story-songs about Gustafer and his pals, performed against a backdrop…
Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway: Mama Doni CD and Maryland Concert Information
“Wacky Jewish indie-rock for kids.” – The Star-Ledger “Mama Doni … is part ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic (for the hilarious and surprisingly insightful lyrics), part Sarah Silverman (but much cleaner and only the parts of Sarah’s show where she innocently sings…
The Dulcet Tones of Music in the House
As a child my parents did everything they could to avoid having a violin player in the house. In fact, I never picked up an instrument until I was in 6th grade. That year I tried trumpet, guitar, and flute. None…
Christmas Gift Ideas and Traditions
Cost cutting stocking stuffers Shop the Walmart after-Christmas sale for bath products, small toys, and Christmas-themed items. Save for following Christmas. Target $1 or the Dollar Store are also good, but be aware of small pieces, lead paint, and choking…
Must See Attractions in DC with Preteens and Teens
When the children were young a trip to D.C. was a no-brainer. The zoo or the Museum of Natural History were our top picks. When my son was born we widened our net to include sights that every person living near D.C.…
When Will Their Feet Stop Growing?
As a child, I remember wondering if my feet would ever stop growing. I wore a British Size 7…which was a European Size 39…which was a U.S. size 9. My friends all had smaller feet. Add in my wide feet and…
Review & Giveaway: Money Savvy Pig Savings Bank — My Blog Anniversary
I want to teach my children about money, but as in all matters of parenting I’m wishy washy from time to time. Sometimes I get it right… I wrote about teaching teens about money management here. But, what about kids?…
