My boys have been talking about Easter since the day after Christmas. Their focus changes rather quickly to the next celebration where they will be bestowed with gifts. Easter has always been my favorite holiday. I’m a choc-o-holic, so as a kid I looked forward to the giant chocolate bunny that...
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I have been living with my roommate’s child, Parker, for 8 months now. Although I have fun and love her, it hasn’t always been easy moving in with people whom are already set up as a family. Here are some of my thoughts on what it has been like living with my roommates and...
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Living in such close quarters with two young and rambunctious boys proves to be challenging at times. We want to be respectful of our neighbors, but also want our boys to be able to be children. It’s yet another one of those compromises requiring a balance in our lives- a little give...
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Growing up, I had a neighbor friend whom was autistic. She was much younger than me, but I loved going over to her house to play. I was extremely interested in her and in autism. (And she had really cool stuff…I was 12.) During those years I learned a lot about...
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Kids can be picky about what they eat. Mac N Cheese, Chicken Tenders, Peanut butter and Jelly – the staples…and they aren’t that healthy.  Do not fret!  There are ways to make these foods in a healthier fashion. Here are a couple healthier recipes of some classic kid-chosen meals to help satisfy you and your...
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Everyone needs a place to unwind in a peaceful environment and what better of a place than your bedroom. Our room is off limits to our children. There are no toys allowed and they have to ask before they can come in. Additionally, we have always been firm believers in the...
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Loving your cute little kid-ling occasionally comes with a price. I’m here to show you some awesome ways my roomies has spent money on their kid. (Yes, we totally painted little Parker’s room GREEN!) This kids play table cost my roommate, Angie, 50 bucks. It’s small enough to accommodate Parker and her friends (stuffed or not!),...
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If you have a baby, are having a baby, or know someone having a baby (or all three!), you may or may not know that companies offer some really awesome equipment in an attempt to keep your baby safe. Our blogger Bobby went over a couple of helpful child-proofing ideas (“Parental Necessity: Child...
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I live with my roommate Angie and her three year old daughter Parker, who is quite possibly the most well mannered child I have ever come across. She is also very fond of being a ‘big girl’ and helping herself to milk in the fridge and helping her mommy with the cleaning. Let me...
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Yesterday my girlfriend and I went over to her aunt and uncle’s place to babysit their two daughters while they went out for the evening. One of the girls is four and the other is two. Can you see the potential for disaster? When we originally agreed to watch the kids we thought about...
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