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Family :: Tips for Making TV Night Extra Special
Sneaking in a snack after 9 pm. “Helping” your kids with their school projects. Googling answers on family game night. We’ve all cheated. In fact, 46% of viewers are cheating right now—with their favorite Netflix shows. And it’s not just parents who are culprits of the crime, cheaters come in all sizes, so even the littlest ones can’t be trusted. I’ve been known to possibly sneak a bite (or two) of cake or chocolate when the kid isn’t looking (and I am sure she’s done the same!). And when it comes to watching certain shows such as Stranger Things I wait until she is in bed. Sometimes its nice to…
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Travel :: Tips and Highlights for Visiting Thailand with Kids
“You’re going Where??? To Thailand??? And you you’re taking the kids??? Wow…” That pretty much sums up the reaction we got when we told people where we were headed over Thanksgiving break. I understand their reactions. After I got married and started planning to have kids, my motto was “I’ll never stop travelling! We’ll just bring the kids with us, of course!” In my previous life (as I like to call it), I was blessed with a love of travel. I visited 5 continents and over 25 countries and I had no intention of letting a silly little thing called “motherhood” get in the way of continuing…
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Last-Minute Oscar-worthy Party Tips!
It’s that time of year again! Does your family love to snuggle up on the sofa and watch The Academy Awards together? Or do you like to send the kids to grandmas and have a little fiesta with your friends? Or mix it all up with kids, friends and family? Any which way you like to watch the Oscars, we have some super easy and cute last minute party, snack and photo-op ideas you can try out this year. We are looking forward to trying out some of these party decor tips and watching The 89th Academy Awards this Sunday. Enjoy yourselves! Popcorn Bar: I like simple. This party ideas…
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Meet Elmo and Abby Cadabby at the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Pop-Up Tour February 25th
About the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Tour HBO and Sesame Workshop—in partnership with PBS SoCal/KOCE and the County of Los Angeles Library —present the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Tour, a free, experiential tour timed to and inspired by the new, 47th season of Sesame Street. Created for preschool fans and their families, this immersive, limited-engagement tour features hands-on digital learning fun, participation from including bilingual English / Spanish books and activities, “meet and greets” with the costumed characters, a 15-minute interactive live stage show starring walk-around versions of the series’ beloved characters Elmo and Abby Cadabby, and other special surprises! You all know I am such…
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Recipe for Homemade All-Purpose Dough
Dependable All-Purpose Dough PIZZA * CINNAMON ROLLS * PRETZEL BITES * FOCACCIA * CIABATTA This dough is dependable, all-purpose, quick and easy. It takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare with very little mess…. one bowl, one liquid measure cup, one dough hook. This dough recipe can be adapted in many different ways. Check out a few of my favorite recipe ideas below. Ingredients & Instructions: 2 cups warm water 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 tsp sugar Measure warm (not hot!) water in a large liquid measuring cup. Add yeast and sugar, stir gently to mix. Let mixture rest while you prepare the other ingredients…
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Pfizer Pediatric Products and 20th Century Fox help you through those Sick just got real™ moments!
When your little one is home sick, you’ll try anything you can to get them through their days with ease. You may have a sick day remedy or a simple item for comfort that helps ease those aches and pains. Whatever your sick day survival kit consists of, we’re sure it also includes a comfy couch and a good movie, because sometimes laughing can also help you feel better. When my daughter isn’t feeling well, we select one of her favorite movies, provide lots water and popsicles (great way to making sure they stay hydrated!) and snuggle on the sofa – or in this case on the floor with our…
