I am not a particularly good cook, but I do cook all meals for the family. With several picky eaters and a hectic afterschool sports schedule, I tend to cook meals that we all like. The Musings from Me house…
Category: Musings on Family
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…
Giveaway: Ahhh…True Lemon — Blog Anniversary
I did a review for True Lemon a month or two ago. All I can say is it was a refreshing and tasty item to review. In fact, I’m drinking a bottle of water mixed with True_Lemon Naturally Sweetened Lemonade Mix.…
Review & Giveaway: Leapster My Amusement Park
When my son was 4, I — or rather Santa — brought him a Leapster. His aunt and uncle purchased a couple of games. It was the toy I took a gamble on. He had asked for a Spiderman playset…
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…
Washington, D.C.: Home Grown Knowledge
I wonder how many of my posts start out with… “I was trolling around on twitter and found [fill in the name of cool project]” ? So, I was trolling around on twitter and saw a tweet about… Wait a…
Chanukah Gift Ideas
Oh!Nuts Company — all Kosher nut company. Great for Chanukah gifts. . Delicious. Mama Doni — released a CD called “Chanukah Fever.” She’s a Weird Al Yankovic type singer with a band (from NJ). Funny songs. I’m not Jewish, but I learned about…
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…
What Age Should Kids Specialize in a Sport?
As a mom of three and a parenting blogger, I have spent a ridiculous amount of time on soccer fields, basketball courts, t-ball fields, gymnasiums, music schools, and many other venues. Why do I do this to myself? I do it so…
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.…
