The Girls in the Garden: A Novel, by Lisa Jewell (The book cover is a referral link. Read our disclosure policy for more info.) The Girls in the Garden is a quick read that I would certainly recommend to others. The writing is solid. The story is good. The characters are unique. So, unique that…
Disclaimer: I don’t know Getting Nerdy. They’re not paying me. I just think it looks cool – and, I’m cheap! I ran across these 3-D Paper Dissection Models at Getting Nerdy and thought they looked really good. If you’re not going to use a real one then these would be a great option. Unless you…
Ah, 2016…I’m a bit behind but I plan on dragging summer out to the fullest extent. What to read? There are lists. So many lists. So here’s mine! I like a mix. (The book covers use referral links. Read our disclosure policy for more info.) The Fluff: These are sort of like a lady from…
Update #2: In the spirit of loving history, kids and adventure we are organizing a world discovery-based comprehensive preschool curriculum called Civentures. Update #1: Since posting this information it seems that Little City Kids has become defunct. I have tried reaching out to any contacts I could find to see about making the curriculum available…
The book is Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting by Pamela Druckerman. This was a really good read. Though I wouldn’t recommend every suggestion she makes (as with any “parenting” book you still have to use common sense and what feels right for your family), it is a lesson…
Minecraft. Well, if you don’t know what Minecraft is consider yourself fortunate. It is an endless game of low graphic building with an occasional zombie, creeper, or spider to kill you. Once you master that then comes The End, the Endermen, the Enderdragon, the Nether, and timely updates to keep your child playing this game…
Free ice cream is always fun! Somehow, Jason’s deli messing up my sandwich order seems so much more acceptable with ice cream at the end of the meal.
It all started on Saturday. It was a lovely day. We were in the cul-de-sac, hanging out with the neighbors when the clothes started coming off. First the shirt, then the overalls, last, The Diaper. He would not be reigned in – he must be naked. He giggled while peeing in the neighbor’s yard. And,…
Dave-O went diving in Grand Cayman so there are no pics. I was not about to carry one more thing (camera included). I had a baby and a frickin’ heavy bag with snorkel gear. It was a good thing too because the lovely Internet said there was snorkeling within walking distance of the cruise ship…
First, we found a Sudoku challege. BTW, there are some pretty lame people who play Sudoku (and, not just the ones in the photo below). It was pretty much a geriatric convention and we lost horribly to someone with no life really smart. Then, we went to the art auction (they give away free booze). …
