Halloween 2012 {Wordless Wednesday}
We had a fantastic Halloween last week and I hope you all did, too! I wanted to share pictures of the boys Trick or Treating and also at their Halloween school parades. *** *** *** ***
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Mini Meatball Sandwich Bites {Recipes}
This is a quick and easy recipe from the Quick Meal Queen, Natashja Szortyka, using Mama Lucia Meatballs. The recipe is for delicious mini meatball sandwich bites! These would be great as an appetizer at a holiday party or while watching this weekend’s football game. Ingredients 1 12-ounce package Mama Lucia Meatballs 1 8-ounce can … Read more
Menu Plan {11/5-11/11}
Monday: Crockpot Ribs Tuesday: Stuffed Peppers Wednesday: Chicken Marsala Thursday: BBQ Teriyaki Pork Kabobs Friday: Leftovers Saturday: Clam Chowder Sunday: Italian Sausage w/ Gnocchi and Vodka Cream Sauce
Keeping the Cost in Check: 6 Secrets to Planning a Kids Party on a Budget
Elaborate birthday parties seem to be all the rage these days, with parents planning for months in advance, making fancy treats fit for a wedding, and spending tons of time or money on the decorations and party favors. The truth is, though, that an expensive party may not be the most enjoyable for your child. … Read more
Creative Opportunities for Reading with Children During the Busy Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching. Families and friends will come together for food, fun, and festivities. The kids will be excited to have time off from school, and parents will hopefully be able to spend a little more quality time with their children. Somewhere in between all the shopping, sledding, cookie baking, and house preparation … Read more
New Exhibit At Kohl Children’s Museum: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
On Exhibit: Now – January 6, 2013 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz exhibit features larger than life pop-up books that dazzle the eyes and stimulates the mind. Each section of this exhibit, based on the book published in 1900 by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow, is an oversized three-dimensional page from … Read more