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Here Comes the…Children @ Your Wedding

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May 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Party Manners: Part 3

Why is it that birthday parties can be so stressful?  Parents set out with the best intentions to create a memorable experience for their child’s special day, but more times … Continue reading

May 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Party Manners: Part 2

This is part two in a series on birthday parties.  If you missed part one, click here. ——— How do you feel when the birthday child chants “gimme, gimme, gimme” or … Continue reading

April 29, 2013 · 1 Comment

Grow Your Next Salad from Scraps

I’m like the science experiment queen.  Between watching the birds nest with my leftover yarn and fabric, discovering my surprise “comeback herbs,”  and transplanting hostas– I’m having a real satisfying connection … Continue reading

April 23, 2013 · 6 Comments

How to Calm the Worry Wart in your Life

Raising a worrying child can be challenging. Sometimes parents don’t understand why children would ever fret. Whether it’s monsters under the bed or Santa forgetting to come, some children tend … Continue reading

April 3, 2013 · 2 Comments

Downton Abbey Table Setting: Is it me or is it them?

I admit it… I jumped on the Downton Abbey train (carriage?) less than a month ago.  My ticket into the obsession came through my in-laws, of all things!  It seems they … Continue reading

January 15, 2013 · 18 Comments

How to Let your Silverware Speak for You

“What’s that you say?  Speak up.  I can’t hear you.”  You don’t really have to worry about the silverware  interrupting your dinner conversation. Even without words, your eating utensils can … Continue reading

September 10, 2012 · Leave a comment