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Goat Cheese Frittata
2010-09-25 10:00:00
I told you we were going to spend the weekend celebrating . . . well I've been fantasizing for about eight months of having a celebration dinner with the family where we'd have our traditional and festive raclette but then with a crazy and wonderful twist. You see, I'm kind of a cheapo. Andrew says it's better to say "frugal" but I'm one of those types that tends to think you can't save enough and cheaper is always better.  If you couple that with my parenting style it means that I don't buy my kids fancy stuff. They get enough obviously but I think it's better for kids not to be lavished with gifts so we usually keep things simple. And cheap. Have I said I'm cheap? But this time . . . after the year we've had and after having to skip birthdays and Christmas presents and after having the kids be so supportive I wanted to do something wild. I wanted to surprise them in a way that they'd never been surprised before.  We went and got them each the thing that they...
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Good Things to Come
2010-09-24 10:00:00
Well, it's official.  Andrew has a new job.  I won't say much about that other than, "whew." Followed by a gasp and a wheeze. It's been a long thirteen and a half months and I'm not sure how we made it through but we're excited about the good news and are looking ahead hopefully.  The thing is, I know there are plenty of you out there who are still facing down troubles and I'm sure we'll still have plenty more to come (life has a way of doing that to you, doesn't it?) so I thought I'd share something that touched me and helped us get through. I don't share too many "churchy" things here but honestly, that's one of the things religion does so well: help you through tough times. The message is thoughtful and hopeful. If you'd like to see the complete transcript of the sermon the video clip came from you can find it here.   What helps you find comfort? Anything that has given you strength you lately? Well have a good weekend.  We'll be celebra...
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Homemade Meyer Lemon Jelly
2010-09-23 10:00:00
I've been so wonderfully busy with domestic endeavors these past couple weeks. It's harvest time (for what that's worth) and I'm bringing in the crops right and left.I mentioned the Williams-Sonoma cookbook, The Art of Preserving a while back and I was intrigued by the idea of making jellies and jams without packaged, store-bought pectin as I've always done in the past.Well I'm here to say that it works! And not only does it work very well, if you make this lemon jelly I promise you that your house will smell magnificent.The jelly is light and fresh-tasting and not only would it be perfect on toast or homemade bread but it would make a lovely filling for a jelly donut or a layer cake. Lemon s are wonderful that way you know.The recipe called for meyer lemons but I didn't have that kind on hand and it worked fine with a more generic variety. I'll warn you though, the recipe needs to be watched rather carefully. Making your own pectin isn't hard but when the directions are sp...
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Kid Crafts: A Church Doll
2010-09-22 10:00:00
I think this variety of doll is called a "church" doll because it was designed for church and quiet play. With a soft, rather abstract "body" which is only stuffed head in a square of cloth (in this case satin backed with flannel--best of both worlds) it is nearly half blanket/half doll and can fit nicely into a pocket or pouch to be pulled out during the sermon.While I edged this one with lace scraps and used an extra piece to form a little bonnet you could make it from a handkerchief or any piece of fabric--I imagine a little girl would have fun stuffing the head with batting and decorating her own doll.I embroidered eyes on the face and used a bit of blush for the cheeks but you could use fabric markers or puffy paint and let her design her own friend.The head is stuffed with batting and then tied around the neck with quilting thread (as it's a bit stronger than all-purpose thread) and the hands are knotted off. That's all there is to it--a head and two hands and maybe a bonne...
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Preparing Our Children for Life: Part One
2010-09-21 10:00:00
Why College May Not Be the Right ChoiceThis is a three-part series running over the next three weeks that will probably make my parents shake their heads--at least at first. Hopefully by the time I'm done they'll renew their faith in me. For the most part.When I was in elementary school, thinking about my future, it was a given that I would go to college. Both of my parents had college degrees and we six kids were taught early on that college was not only the route to success but a necessary part of becoming an adult.Before my parents the family tree was full of blue-collar, made-it-through-the Depression, work-by-the-sweat-of-your-brow folks who had little formal education but recognized the value of a well-trained mind and through their efforts the tree has grown to support engineers, dentists, doctors, lawyers, nutritionists, businessmen, statisticians, and educators. Andrew's family is no different with computer programmers, social workers, psychologists, and mathematicians...
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Mockingjay and Travels with Charley: Could Two Books Be More Different?
2010-09-20 10:00:00
So what have I been doing this past week? Uh . . . not much writing, obviously. I'll give you two words: jam and jam. You'll hear more about that later--and you'll probably hear more about our extremely wonderful week later as news develops but suffice it to say that there was much rejoicing with all that jam and jam and unspecified, yet highly satisfying "good stuff" happening.But besides all that I've been reading.You see, I had my kids sign up for the summer reading program at the library and to be a good example I signed up for the adult summer program--giving them encouragement and all that. Well it turned out that I won a set of movie tickets during one of the weekly drawings and then I won the grand prize at the end of the program. The big mother prize! The big prize, that is, not the mother who won.I was pretty excited to get that call and hear I'd won but then I had to laugh when I heard what I'd received: a gift basket from Kaladi Brothers, a local gourmet coffe...
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Ham and Two-Cheese Spoon Bread
2010-09-19 10:00:00
Have you ever had spoon bread before? It's not exactly a bread and it's not exactly a souffle, we'll call it a cornmeal souffle, shall we?In keeping with my breakfast theme this month, this savory breakfast dish is great on its own or as a side to sausage. If you're thinking healthier, a bit of homemade applesauce on the side makes it a wholesome and hot send-off in the mornings.2¾ cups milk2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon dried thyme? teaspoon ground red pepper¾ cup cornmeal2 large egg yolks, lightly beatencooking spray1 cup diced onion8 ounces diced ham1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese¼ cup grated Parmesan4 large egg whitesCombine milk, sugar, dried thyme and pepper in a saucepan over medium-high heat. When mixture begins to simmer gradually add cornmeal in a slow, steady stream, stirring well with a whisk. Cook 3 minutes or until thickened and smooth, stirring constantly.Transfer cornmeal mixture to a large bowl. Add yolks, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 10 minutes.Heat a larg...
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Crafts for Better Reading
2010-09-15 10:00:00
For some reason when I was a child I had no interest in the Little House series. My sister read it and loved it but me? No thanks. I stuck with my beloved Nancy Drew, thank you very much.However, I ended up with the first book in my hand at the used book store while the kids were looking for something to read and decided I'd read it to Lillian. She was game and soon we were eating up a chapter before bedtime each night.I found myself completely drawn into the story and loving it as much as Lily--probably because life back in the 1870s was so darn interesting! They made cheese, they built log cabins, they even butchered pigs (every gory detail) and it's all hugely entertaining and enriching (if that doesn't sound too weird).So I came up with a fun idea for a bit of a Little House obsession. . . .I dug out felt and wooden pieces and glue from my craft closet and we made our own Little House dolls (the idea came from our Quiet Family craft a year or two ago). We made Ma and Pa, Ma...
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Why Didn't I Think of This?
2010-09-14 10:00:00
Congratulations to my sister Melissa for such a great finish to her 14 hours of labor. What a cutie I've got for a nephew!I had to tell you about something she did to prepare for the delivery. She bought one of these little pop up tents and began letting her two year-old, Lucy, sleep in the tent for naps and sometimes at night.Then, when the baby was ready to come and Lucy had to go spend the night at Grandma's house they just packed up her little tent with her pillow and blanket and away she went. With her familiar and fun tent there wasn't any question of being nervous about sleeping in a new place or having trouble sleeping through the night, they just set up the tent on the floor at Grandma's house and Lucy crawled right in and went to sleep. What a great idea!I was terribly impressed with Melissa's wisdom on this one. What a mom.I need to get on the ball and make my new little nephew Calvin these booties. I just adores them.© 2005-2010 Scribbit, LLC all rights res...

Science v. Religion: It's So Yesterday
2009-12-21 10:00:00
A couple of weeks ago I was listening to my good ol' NPR on the way to pick up my kids at school (a weekday ritual) and the guest was Brian Dunning who runs Skeptoid.com, a site that produces podcasts dedicated to promoting critical thinking.Their point was that while we're in a miraculous age of heart transplants, super sonic travel and nano robotics that people are also loosing the ability to think clearly and see truth even in the most blatantly illogical and fallacious situations. I myself happen to be a naturally born skeptic, when I hear or read something I can usually be found testing it out and looking for ways that it's all hooey so when both men recommended reading Carl Sagan's book The Demon Haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark I put it on my list.I picked up the hefty 400+ page book, anticipating smooth, stylish prose with an engaging argument for critical thinking and promoting science in a world where psyhic hotlines are paradoxically brought to the mass...
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Chicken Caesar Lasagna
2009-12-20 10:00:00
After so many fattening, tasty treats this week I'm leaving you with a recipe for a main dish that got happy reviews. Of course it's noodles and cheese so what's not to like, right?It's called Chicken Caesar Lasagna and adapted from a Better Homes and Gardens recipe but I couldn't actually taste that much of the "Caesar" in there. It was good and easy to put together but if you're trying it for the Caesar angle your efforts might be better spent elsewhere.Just to warn you.1 box lasagna noodles (about 15 noodles) 2 bottles light Alfredo sauce 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded2 tablespoons olive oil5 ounces chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained1/2 cup diced onion1 red bell pepper, diced2 carrots, diced2 cups shredded mozzarella cheesePreheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water; drain again.In a bowl combine Alfredo sauce, lemon ...

Alison Kelley Designs Giveaway
2009-12-19 10:00:00
We've had snow dumped on us all week long and I feel so Christmas-y that I the only thing that would make me feel more festive would be these gorgeous beauty-red earrings.I've reviewed Alison Kelley Designs before and I absolutely love her work--it's simple and tasteful and fits with so many styles. They're the kind of pieces where you fall in love with a necklace and then go out to find an outfit that matches because it deserves that kind of attention.It's hard to choose my favorite from her shop--so many have beautiful natural themes--but if I had to it would be the Leaf Me Copper Necklace which is completely gorgeous. And it's really reasonably priced if you notice. Peak through some of her sold items as well because there are some amazing things that have already been purchased but you might be able to get a custom order if you ask.The good news is that Alison Kelley Designs is offering the ruby red earrings you see above to a lucky holiday winner this weekend (also reaso...

Great Holiday Recipes
2009-12-17 10:00:00
I've been baking like crazy here--I'm in the mood for it and I'm not entirely sure why. Regardless, I've been collecting recipes to try in my del.icio.us bookmarks and here is a sample of some of the best.1. PanettoneLast year I raved about the French toast I made from this Italian sweet bread and was told that you don't really bake panettone, that it must be bought from an authentic Italian bakery. Well my favorite bread blog, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day posted a recipe and if there's anyone that I trust it's those guys.Bought the ingredients, will be making it this week.2. Chocolate CobblerI love cobbler. I love chocolate. So I'm pretty sure I'm going to flip for this one. I'm just trying to decide if making it for breakfast would make me a bad mom . . .3. Pizza Egg RollsPretty much anything that uses the word "pizza" as an adjective is going to be A+ with me. I love pizza more than getting mail, more than my minivan, more than having all my laundry clean and f...
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Cranberry Kuchen
2009-12-16 10:00:00
Do you buy those bags of fresh cranberries they have in the produce section? I will usually buy a couple bags each holiday season and use one for cranberry onion sauce which is so much better than the jellied nasty stuff you get from a can that it's not even funny. Then I'll usually use a second bag to make this wonderful breakfast treat.I think "kuchen" is the German word for cake? Maybe? and with whipped cream on top and a mug of hot chocolate on the side it's one of our favorite holiday treats.Oh, and those bags of cranberries freeze very well too so you can have this even when the cranberries have left the stores for the season.For cranberry sauce:2 ½ cups fresh cranberries½ cup maple syrupFor cake:2 ¼ cups flour½ cup sugar2 ½ teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter1 egg½ cup milkFor topping:½ cup sugar1/3 cup flour½ teaspoon ginger¼ cup butter1/3 cup sliced almondsTo make sauce, in a saucepan cook berries in maple syrup over medium heat until berries just beginn...

Creamy Cheesy Dinner Rolls
2009-12-15 10:00:00
Continuing with a week of recipes I'm including an updated version of my favorite dinner roll recipe.Rolls are Andrew's favorite part of Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner and he declared these guys to be extra tasty.I made the basic dough recipe up (a double batch) then cut it into three sections, one section I filled with bacon bits and grated Cheddar (a fine combination) but the other two got special treatment.I was sent a box of cheeses from Alouette to sample--two were soft, spreadable varieties and I used each one in a separate batch of rolls. On the first batch I spread the sweet pepper medley and on the second I used the berry version. One sweet, one savory and they both turned out wonderfully--I'd highly recommend them.So here's the recipe and general instructions, you'll love them!For dough:1 1/2 cups warm water4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1 1/2 tablespoons yeast2 1/2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons powdered milk2 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons butterFor fillings:Alouette ...
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Nanaimo Bars
2009-12-14 10:00:00
You can tell we're living in darkness here because my food pictures are so grim. Nothing like photographing a noodle under a flickering incandescent bulb to make it look unappealing.But I think you still get the general idea and I'm willing to brave sad photography for the sake of these amazing treats. I came across a recipe for Nanaimo Bars (of Canadian fame) and couldn't believe I'd never heard of them before. Because, you know, I can see Canada from my house.The story goes that these are a common delicacy from our neighbors to the east and there were so many raves about how wonderful they were that I just had to try them. When was the last time you heard anyone raving about Canadian cuisine? Brings out the curiosity, doesn't it?So I figured it would be irresponsible not to give these a try and, I assure you, the effort was well worth it. Don't let the list of ingredients put you off, there aren't that many things as so many are repeated in the list and, not having to bake...

Seven Layer Dip
2009-12-13 10:00:00
My kitchen has been hot lately--hot I tell you. It's all that pre-Christmas rush to get goodies baked so I'm going to take a bit of a break this week and post recipes each day.Of course from the things I'll be posting you'd probably assume we eat nothing but good ol' fashioned, gut-destroying refined sugar and artery-clogging fats but that's just for special occasions. Normally we eat healthily but I figure we all need a break now and then from the rules and what better time to give in to complete self-indulgence and gluttony than during the religious observance of Christmas?Here's one of my favorite appetizers because, as we all know, Tex-Mex always hits the spot. Of course with seven layers to this thing there is something to offend everyone in the house unless you're like me who likes it all.More recipes tomorrow . . .1 10-ounce can bean dip1 cup sour cream1 package taco seasoning mix1 tub guacamole1 large green onion, sliced3 medium Roma tomatoes, diced2 3-ounce cans s...

Snapgifts.com Giveaway
2009-12-12 10:00:00
How's that Christmas list coming along? Got everything yet? Well if you're still looking for last-minute ideas I have a site that is perfect.Allow me to share Snapgifts.com, a place where you can easily purchase gift cards to all sorts of places from restaurants to book stores to theaters to sports equipment stores. I know because they offered me a free chance to try it out for myself and I was highly pleased.You can shop for services by city (say you want a gift card that will work in SanFrancisco or Boston or L.A.) by category of services (see left side bar) or by brands such as Lowes or Borders or Cold Stone. It's easy to pick out what you want then set the amount you'd like set on the card then once you pay for it and tell them where to send it you're set. It took me five days to get my card from the time of purchase to when it showed up in my mailbox and how pleased I was.You can get the card shipped for free throughout December just by adding the "freeshipping" at chec...

Movies to See Instead of Going to the Theater
2009-12-10 10:00:00
I'm always a fan of a good movie and usually the summer and Christmas movie runs are eagerly anticipated around here but this year? Pretty disappointing. There isn't really anything I'm particularly interested in seeing--certainly not Robert Downey, Jr. butchering Sherlock Holmes as dramatically as Stephanie Meyer butchered vampires and werewolves. Apparently the pen is definitely more destructive than the wooden stake and poor Bram Stoker must be rolling in his grave.But ah me, it's just as well--tickets are nearly $10 and there are only a handful of films that could possibly qualify as being worth that kind of money.SO . . . we'll be watching movies at home this Christmas and enjoying a comfy sofa and popcorn that doesn't cost $17 per ounce of buttery goodness.The hardest thing about watching movies at home, however, is that with six people in the room it's hard to find things that are appropriate for all. So today I'm listing some of the movies that we all enjoy for a ...
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Alaska Inside and Out
2009-12-09 10:00:00
I haven't felt very festive at all lately, it doesn't seem as if it could possibly be December 9th already, and I've found myself wishing that I could get a bit of a delay on the whole holiday thing--you know, push it back a week or two so that I could be good and ready. Apparently I need to brace myself for impact.Nonetheless, we went out Monday to cut our Christmas tree. Instead of doing our traditional breakfast binge at IHOP this year we did the dine-in option. To make it more fun we pretended as if we had menus and everyone ordered whatever they wanted including but not limited to: cherry covered pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and omelets and somehow they all thought it tasted better than if we were eating out (though I think they were just being kind).The fog was heavy on the inlet as we drove south but on the return trip this is what we saw coming down from the pass back toward Portage:And by the end of the evening this is what we saw:And suddenly I felt more in the mo...
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More Sewing Projects and a Few Mistakes
2009-12-08 10:00:00
I had another post lined up for today and wouldn't you know it? I messed the entire thing up. Long story but you can bet I let out a wail when my hour of work went down the drain. I'll have to try it again for next week but to hold you over I'll share this instead.I was kind of proud of this one because I had an old dress pattern from several years ago (New Look 6748 if you're interested) that I'd been holding onto and then I happened to have yards of fabric left over from Grace's Halloween costume last year.So I put the two together and came up with this. Kind of like the peanut butter/chocolate marriage thing and I think it works--at least I felt kind of fun wearing something that felt a little more exotic than my standard dark winter wear.However, the whole thing was not without its irritations as well because the pattern called for a knit fabric. I was worried that my normal size would be too small for a woven pattern so I cut it larger and when I was done it looked like a...
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Gone Fishing
2009-12-07 10:00:00
My children call my father "Regular Grandpa" because they know they have another grandpa in there somewhere but the only one who has ever met him is Grace, and she was too young to remember the event. From what little I know of him he's a quiet, reserved yet friendly man, a former computer programmer and a good stepfather who loves country dancing with his wife.If I ask Andrew about his memories of his father he'll inevitably talk about those few times in high school when his Dad would sneak into his bedroom before the alarm went off, shake his son gently and say, "Get up--we're going skiing!" Andrew would skip school, his dad would call in sick for work then they'd spend the day at Copper Mountain, Breckenridge or Keystone and the day would inevitably end with Andrew falling asleep on the drive home.The mom in me shakes a finger and says, "How irresponsible! What kind of a parent would take their son from school for an empty day of bumming around on the slopes?" But then anothe...
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Mini Pumpkin Pies
2009-12-06 10:00:00
Everyone loves breakfast here, it's always a great meal. For about four months I've been avoiding cold cereal--both for the expense and for the lack of nutrition--and I've been quite creative in coming up with alternatives to the ubiquitous bowl of Lucky Charms.I had a stroke of genius around Halloween when I saved our pumpkins and roasted them up in the oven for an hour at 350 then pureed the remains. I decided that having pumpkin pie for breakfast might be a tasty addition to our menu.The pumpkin is healthy, the eggs and milk are healthy. There's a bit of sugar and whipped cream but I made these in ramekins without crusts so they're probably healthier and less sweet than a bowl of Fruit Loops. The family was thrilled because who doesn't like pie for breakfast? With a glass of juice or milk and a piece of whole wheat toast you've got a good start for the day.1 12-ounce can evaporated milk2 cups pureed pumpkin3/4 cup sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger...
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TOMS Shoes Giveaway
2009-12-05 10:00:00
This weekend's giveaway is brought to you by a company that is perfect for this season of giving. TOMS Shoes sells shoes but for every pair that they sell they give one away.It started with a visit to Argentina where the founders noticed children going barefoot and after realizing how widespread the problem was they decided to do something about it.According to their website they've given over 150,000 pairs of shoes away and plan to give another 300,000 more in 2009. That's a lot of feet that will be riding in comfort.And to help with their message and goal they're offering a $200 gift certificate to this weekend's winner which will be enough for two adult and two children or youth-sized pairs for the winner. The styles are simple and relaxed, comfortable and ideal for casual wear for the whole family.For more information about the TOMS movement see this page, for product details on the shoes themselves see this page here. Be sure to check out the Herringbone Sparkle Mary Jan...

Beautiful Homemade Gifts
2009-12-03 10:00:00
We've been encouraging the kids to make their own Christmas gifts but it's not always easy to find good projects that people will actually like.Here follows some of my favorite projects from around the web--some good for kids, some better for adults--there's still enough time to get a start on some of these.1. Make felt book coversYou can find good patterns all over the place for felt book covers, I've seen some with cute little pockets for pencils or strings attached with charms on them, this is one of the prettier versions and the link above gives a step-by-step tutorial.2. Crochet snowflakesMartha Stewart has a tutorial for a few styles but you can find these too all over the place. Pretty as package toppers or for decorating the tree or a window they're a beautiful little gift. Someone gave me a set of them years ago and we still hang them on the tree.3. Make a bedside organizerThis is a good gift for younger gift givers and with a bit of glue it can be a project that does...
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Finally Finished My Sweater
2009-12-02 10:00:00
This is, hands-down, the craziest knitting pattern I've ever made and by the time I got done with it I'd unpicked and restitched enough to have made it three times over. But . . . it is finally done and I like it.It's a shrug and you start from the cuff of one sleeve and work back and forth until you widen into a large circle for the body then narrow back to the second sleeve and on down to the final cuff.Once you've got that you sew up the arm seams then pick up a ton of stitches completely around the circumference of the body/circle and knit in the round to make this big ruffle around the body. The ruffle folds down into a collar at the top and hangs on either side as a lapel.But the pattern (which I found at the Lion Brand Yarn site) didn't have a diagram of the garment so when I needed to adjust the stitches for a better fit I couldn't tell what part I was even working on. Crazy.But the good news is that it knits up very quickly with chunky yarn and size 11 needles so even...
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Battleground, Dragon Strike and Atlas Adventures: We LOVE Games
2009-12-01 10:00:00
I should start this with a disclaimer--I'm not being paid to write this nor was I even contacted by the companies. There! Does that give me good credibility?Because if you're looking for good kid games, these are three that I'd heartily recommend. They've been on my kids' wish lists for a while but I'm hesitant to buy them for them mostly because they have friends who own the games so that when they get together they're always a novelty.Why buy them again? You have to play with someone so it kind of makes sense that you each have your own unique games. Keeps things interesting that way.But Battleground is a terrific one. My brother in law found it on sale at Toys R Us for ten dollars on clearance because even HE loves to play it. It's just what you see here: a war game complete with catapults and projectiles where you win by knocking your opponent into the ground. Simple, direct, effective and entertaining. David loves to play this and it even appeals to the boy in my husba...
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Following Up
2009-11-30 10:00:00
For those of you who tuned in two weeks ago I relayed a conversation my teen daughter and I had about some of the things that were happening in her high school. Turns out she watches a bit of television--okay a lot. In fact, if she probably deserves an honorary degree in broadcast and communications based on the number of school hours she's spent in front of a screen and judging from the amount of comments the post got I touched a nerve.I hadn't exactly intended to, I was just frustrated with the situation and what can I do when I feel completely impotent but mouth off to the great and powerful Internet? But I thought you might be interested in what has happened since then.First of all, the television thing is still going strong. In fact, her German teacher is probably the worst offender because she'll put in a DVD, switch it to the German language option and then let the machine run for days at a stretch and last week it happened again only this time they watched a German silen...

Thai Beef Rolls
2009-11-29 10:00:00
Busy? We were snowed in this weekend, the stuff started coming down on Thursday and by the time things were over Saturday morning I couldn't take my van out without getting stuck.But it was actually kind of nice, once everyone was safe inside together I liked how cozy it felt and we played games and ate too much. So we've been keeping on the "down low" as they say, just enjoying the winter and holiday and pretending that we don't have to go back to work tomorrow.Here's my recipe for the week, these little sandwich wraps are easy and tasty. The only thing would be to make sure you make enough of the sauce because they're really good with the sauce drizzled on them. I bet you could even substitute the beef for leftover turkey if you wanted to give it a try. Couldn't be bad, could it?1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon sesame oil1/2 to 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger, depending on how hot you like it2 teaspoons fish sauce3/4 teaspoon sugar4 10-inch flour tortillas8 thin s...
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VTech Toys Giveaway
2009-11-28 10:00:00
Hit any sales this weekend? We went skiing but I decided I wasn't brave enough to face the crowds and each year I do more and more online shopping.I love being able to have things delivered to my door without having to find a parking space.If you're starting into your shopping list VTech Toys have got gadgets for the munchkin on your list--check out the Jungle Gym Ride and Learn Giraffe Bike where kids can ride their "bike" and practice their shapes and other learning activities while they ride. Or the Cyber Pocket where you kids can play games with the touch panel and flip up LCD screen on the go.Electronic games and toys that work to teach while kids play--and if you're interested in some tips, the VTech site has a handful of tips for stress-free holiday living. And I think the last one said something about online shopping . . .And this weekend, courtesy of VTech, I have a Cyber Pocket to give away to a random winner! Talk about starting your holidays off on a good foot. Goo...
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