Hungry for Brazilian Food?

Hungry for Brazilian Food?

Posted by Unknown on 11:01 PM in Brazilian recipes, Recipes,

"Feijao Verde com Molhinho, Arroz, Carne, e Batata Frita"... Aaahhhh...This dish is one of my favorites! It brings back so many great memories... It has been 12 years since I visited my family in Brazil. So, when I crave and long to cook some of my mom's recipes, I...

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Help Your Pre-K Child Learn and Read the Alphabet!

Help Your Pre-K Child Learn and Read the Alphabet!

Posted by Unknown on 8:07 PM in alphabet, Back to School,

Hello everybody! Here's a video of my 5 year old son reading and learning the alphabet with our book "Crazy Town Upside Down: An Alphabet Book"! We're using both the book and workbook to help him learn/practice the alphabet sounds and letters, so he can be ready for kindergarten!...

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Writing Lowercase Letters: Up to Down or Down to Up? Does it Matter?

Writing Lowercase Letters: Up to Down or Down to Up? Does it Matter?

Posted by Unknown on 5:37 PM in alphabet, Back to School, handwriting,

I really thought it would be helpful to share some insights with some moms who might be wondering why their children are writing some of their letters in an opposite direction. Does it matter? Is it something wrong? When I was a teacher, I taught many students who...

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Potty Training: My Child is Afraid to Go #2

Potty Training: My Child is Afraid to Go #2

Posted by Unknown on 4:35 PM in potty training,

Most of us moms would agree that potty training is a tedious process that requires a great amount of patience, encouragement, and cleverness. Right? Then, when you're finally able to say, "Goodbye diapers!", or sing, "Ce-le-brate Good Times! Come on!", a curve ball knocks you off your feet, and...

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How to Make a Sparky Dragon Sock Puppet

How to Make a Sparky Dragon Sock Puppet

Posted by Unknown on 2:12 AM in arts and crafts, craft ideas for kids,

A few months ago, my husband and I read our book, "Dragon Howl" to a large group of children at our public library. After we read the story, we helped the kids make a fun arts & crafts project! I really wanted the children to imagine "flying with...

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"Hot Cocoa" Ice Cream Sundae Recipe

"Hot Cocoa" Ice Cream Sundae Recipe

Posted by Unknown on 4:15 AM in fun food for kids, Recipes,

Here's another one of my boys' favorites: "HOT COCOA" ICE CREAM SUNDAE INGREDIENTS 2 Eggo Chocolate Chip Waffles 1 Scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream Whipped Cream Chocolate Syrup Hazelnut/chocolate Spread PREP STEPS TO MAKE THE CUP 1. Thaw one waffle in the toaster at the lowest heat setting for...

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King Teddy Bear Waffle Recipe

King Teddy Bear Waffle Recipe

Posted by Unknown on 3:54 AM in fun food for kids, Recipes,

A few months ago, I entered the Eggo Waffle contest and submitted a few recipes. Although I didn't win, I had fun creating some waffle ideas for my boys! They really enjoyed eating them too! Once in a while, my boys and I still recreate some of them for...

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Potty Training... Been There, Done That...

Potty Training... Been There, Done That...

Posted by Unknown on 2:59 AM in potty training,

Alright, potty training my oldest son was one of the hardest moments of my motherhood so far (I know, just wait until he's a teenager, right?). I'd say it ranks right up there with sleep deprivation and breast feeding. I never imagined how a two-year-old, cute little boy could...

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