December 2008
Avoiding tantrums during holiday travels
December 15, 2008
Two years ago, I flew from St. Louis to Orlando with three one and a half year olds and a seven year old. To say it was not easy would be a massive understatement. I freaked out for weeks about how I was going to handle the situation and fighting off visions of the kids running amok through the airport. I had to bring special medical equipment for my daughter and called the airlines multiple Read more...
Deck the halls with these holiday carols
December 13, 2008
My kids love music and singing so teaching them and joining them in singing Christmas carols has been tremendously fun for our family. Our nine year old son joined a children's choir this year so he has been our choral cheerleader. One night, he asked us to turn the house lights off and sit around the lit Christmas tree on pillows and blankets. He had a sheet of holiday songs and lyrics from Read more...
Christmas Traditions on Main Street
December 12, 2008
Main Street in Historic St. Charles is transformed every December into a traditional Christmas wonderland full of characters from different countries and times. Visiting Main Street around Christmas time has become a cherished tradition in our family and there are pictures of my siblings and I at the same spots where we now take pictures of our own children. The celebration has grown since we Read more...
A Green Christmas
December 10, 2008
The Holidays are often a time for excess with food, parties, gifts but the revelry can also leave excess higher electric bills, yards of crumpled wrapping paper and cheap toys that are practically disposable. There are a few simple things you can do this season to reduce waste, lower your electric bill and still give memorable gifts or throw a great party. Christmas lights are beautiful and Read more...
Christmas toys and games on our lists
December 09, 2008
My younger kids have recently gotten into The Very Hungry Caterpillar and think it is hilarious how much the caterpillar can eat. This game , based on the Eric Carle book, guides kids around the board as the worm collects food. The rules are much like Candyland and easy for young kids to understand. The first one to turn into a butterfly wins! Speaking of Candyland , we'll be buying it again Read more...
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