Monthly Archives: January 2012

I’m a Believer

In case you didn’t know it, there’s an anti-fruit juice revolution going on out there.  Tons of parents won’t let their kids touch a drop of fruit juice.  Why?  Well, there are so many reasons – needless calories, too much … Continue reading

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Birdie’s Playhouse: The Wild World of Wildlife CD {Review & Giveaway} ***Giveaway Now Closed***

My girls love music, but I’ll confess, I’m not in love with all kids music and it can be a struggle to find something that we both like.  So when I heard about the award-winning Wild World of Wildlife CD … Continue reading

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Adventures in Potty Training: A Week in Review

Greenleigh’s daycare teacher has been after me to put her in underwear for a while, but I just wasn’t ready.  I mean, it should be about her being ready, right?  But what about me?  What if I don’t want to … Continue reading

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The Dark Side of the Pediatrician’s Waiting Room: Parents Behaving Badly

I feel pretty qualified to write on this topic considering I have been there 3 times in the past 8 days.  [Insert heavy sigh here]  It’s been a rough 8 days, but it appears that we are on the mend. … Continue reading

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It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time!

Picture it:  Los Angeles, 1988.  A young girl sits at her Girl Scout troop meeting.  The troop leader goes over all important issues Girl Scouts’ face (badges, camp trips, community service), before making the important announcement – it’s the start … Continue reading

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