kids
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Writing Wednesday: Books for Boys
Okay, this post isn’t really about writing, but about something closely related: reading. Today I read James Patterson‘s article, “How to get your kid to be a fanatic reader.” There’s a section about getting boys to read. I think Patterson has a great point– boys should read what appeals to them. About twelve years ago,…
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Too Much Fun: Limiting Kid Activities
When school begins, dozens of new activities begin, too. Where summer was lazy and full of endless days, fall is chock full of classes and after-school activities. I decided the kids have to have a limit on their activities. Two each. I’d read that someplace. Kids need to have time to decompress, to have playdates…
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Bento for First Day of School
Tomorrow is the first day of school! The backpacks are ready. The kiddos have fresh haircuts. The outfits are picked out and ready to go. I’m probably more excited than they are. Actually, my youngest is really excited, because she loves school and seeing all her friends every day. My son is excited, because he…
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Making Vanilla Cake
I just finished reading Garlic and Sapphires, Ruth Reichl‘s account of being the NYT food critic (yeah, it’s been out forever but I’m late to a lot of stuff). I loved how she included recipes instead of photos, so you can make the food she’s talking about. There’s a point in the memoir where she…
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Nature Walking
This afternoon, Little Girl was particularly cranky. She is an extrovert, unlike me and the other kids, so she gets antsy. Unfortunately, it’s been too hot in the daytime lately to go outside and play, unless it’s at a pool (and even then, you don’t want the hot afternoon sun beating down on you). But…
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Fear and Loathing in Legoland
I’m not the biggest fan of roller coasters there ever was, but I’ve been known to enjoy them occasionally. When I was a youngster, there were a few that I was afraid to go on. Mostly because my parents took me on Space Mountain when I was about 3. I don’t even think I was…
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Dollhouse Project
I’ve been on the lookout in classifieds for a dollhouse the girls and I can work on this summer, but most were quite expensive or already complete. Even incomplete kits cost at least a couple hundred, so imagine how thrilled I was when I spotted a nice Victorian for $40. Yay! I sent Cadillac to…
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Nutella Homemade Ice Cream without a Machine
Whilst using my StumbleUpon, as I often do, I found the Kevin & Amanda blog, where I found Easy Homemade Ice Cream without a Machine. Nutella in ice cream? Yes, please! I had to try it out. Ice cream is getting expensive these days, and I’m not even old enough to remember nickel cones. When…
MARGARET DILLOWAY 