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I once thought Lincoln Logs were natural toys
We were reluctantly roped into this adventure by an unrelenting 5-year-old, that spent a little too much time looking at the suspiciously hand-drawn (note that the author had no actual pictures) of 3-d sculptures made from sticks and moss in the book Nature’s Art Box. By the end of two hours, however, each one of us were privately engulfed in a world that revealed the challenges that architects and engineers must face daily, with a fleeting glimpse into the magical world of miniature, where toads, bugs and maybe fairies habitat our world right along beside us. “I wonder who just might live here?†Certainly not a frog, I was reminded;…
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Visiting the Magic Kingdom In One Day
How to visit Disney's Theme Parks, Magic Kingdom. While it is true, that Disney’s Fast Passes (FP) make long lines at the Magic Kingdom a blessed artifact, there are still a few exceptions to this rule. The FP must be used wisely; only one per hour, and they run out by the end of the day. The park is mammoth and there is much to see, so your day at Disney requires careful planning in advance. The Disney with Kids books are invaluable, with tips on everything to get you through the day -- go get one.
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Peace in the Afternoon
When you’re dealing with kids, their current state of affairs, for better or worse, will be the ruling emotion of your day. This co-dependent state of affairs keeps us locked in patterns and routines that may or may not serve us well through dinner time. The culprits are many; yet they’re always the same. They often look like this: Sudden loud noise wakes baby up from nap; baby is cranky. He was picked last today for the recess football game. She hated the lunch you packed. She’s starving and cranky. “I wasn’t even talking – Jack was talking to me!†Still, he was the one reprimanded by the teacher. The…
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I can no longer be of service to you
Four boys who find everything their mother hides from them.
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13 Safe Alternatives to Children’s Cold Remedies
Now that the FDA says children's cough remedies are unsafe, it's time to explore safer alternatives. Here's a list of safe remedies, including vinegar, essential oils, aromatherapy and honey... and more.
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How to make a Halloween Costume in one night
Your secret weapon here, is the microwave. “Micro Papier Mache” lets you cheat, and make just about anything in just one night. All you need is the perfect mold. In this post, you’re going to have to use your imagination, a bit. I’m going to give you some basic how-tos, that you can translate into any costume you want; whether you want to be a comical adult version of a Princess, a Pirate, or an Elf, or, in this case, Pinocchio. Here’s my tutorial on how to make a Halloween Costume in the microwave. The microwave saves you time — you can make this the night before, easily, no sweat.…
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