Cooler Kid Food in an Instant

Posted by on Mar 23, 2011 in Popular Posts: Parenting Hacks, Recent Posts | 2 comments We parents are mega multi-taskers.  Just yesterday, I was “making” (I should call it microwaving) my son lunch while holding the baby on my hip, talking on the phone to the realtor, policing my two-year old in time-out, and cleaning the counters.  As is common with me when I’m juggling this many tasks at once, at least one of those tasks is bound to drop.  In this particular...
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The Perfect Tool for Slicing Bread

Posted by on May 14, 2009 in Popular Posts: Parenting Hacks | 3 comments One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2009 was to start using the food storage I’ve moved from house to house over the last 10 years.  Since I’m a carb-lover by nature, I decided to kick off my new goal by skipping the bread aisle in the grocery store and committed to making my own each week. My family was thrilled with the change but there was a small problem.  Each Monday...
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Clever Treats for a Halloween Class Party

Posted by on Oct 23, 2008 in Links I Love | 6 comments Thanks for you patience last week while I prepped for my latest Wanda-style Halloween party.  It was a big success.  I tried lots of new twists and challenge ideas this year and I can’t wait to tell you all about it next fall. Speaking of Halloween, if you’re in the market for a sweet treat to send in for your kid’s Halloween party next week, you might want to check out...
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