One day, a mystery book had appeared on my bookshelf when I got home from school. The title was “My Name is Belina” (and just to tell you, my name really is Belina). My mom was in the next room, so I asked her, “Mama, what’s this?” All she said was, “Open it up and [...]
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If you have a little girl then you need to know about this new accessory- Francie Pants! Francie Pants are really not new, but, are now being relaunched and we are so glad. Francie Pants are for girls to put over their underwear to either wear alone, or under skirts and dresses. Now your little [...]
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Today I discovered quite a gem- a little set up for the holidays at the Hunt Valley Town Center:Â Hearth Song (“Toys You Can Feel Good About Giving”) childrens catalog and internet store has an outlet! I saw some great items and at some really great prices…particularly Waldorf dolls, many different building sets, craft sets, [...]
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I just found this kit ($55.00) over on Etsy and I wish it weren’t a kit you had to make yourself, because I can just imagine the frustration if you don’t know how to crochet. But, geez-o-whiz this is seriously CUTE for all the Yo Gabba Gabba lovers in your family. I know I was [...]
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One of the unexpected joys of motherhood has been the chance to play with toys that are way cooler than the ones I had as a kid. I’m not trying to knock the old Speak n’ Spell, but this holds especially true for so-called educational toys. If the word flashcard gives you flashbacks to multiplication [...]
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The find One day, when I got home from school, what do think I found in my room, but a box with a doll and a bracelet inside! Â I grabbed the box and rushed down the stairs, loudly saying, “Mama, look what I found!” Â I plopped the box onto the kitchen table, took a seat, [...]
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In today’s Baltimore Sun there is a piece on restaurants for kids. Interesting feedback at the end and I think my kids would agree with the chicken tenders comment! Stella happily waiting for her meal at the Golden West Elizabeth Large’s top 10 October 29, 2008 I mostly have to credit readers with these suggestions [...]
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When mommy is sick, well…too bad! There are no breaks with this job and it can be brutal if you are not on top of your game. But, there are few little things that can help if you come down with something. I encourage you to stock up now on these essentials so you are [...]
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Fall is finally here. And what better way to spend a fall Saturday than with your family doing farm labor apple picking? Larriland Farm, conveniently located in Woodbine, Maryland (that’s just west of Columbia) is a full-service you-pick farm. Our visit happened when the Empire apples were at their peak, and the trees were full [...]
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