I will be taking a break from writing for about a week because my daughter and I are moving. Don’t worry we aren’t leaving Columbus, just moving to a new neighborhood.
Moving is absolutely crazy, especially with a toddler. So for the next week, I will be packing, painting, and moving!
[Photo credit: Box]
Archive for July, 2008
We’re Moving!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Stinky Sippy Cups
Posted in Reviews, tagged BPA in plastics, BPA-free bottles, Klean Kanteen, Maple Grace website, Sigg, sippy cups on July 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Recently, I have been trying to figure out why my dishwasher smelled. It smelled like spoiled milk even after I ran it. This has been going on for a few weeks.
Then, I discovered the source of the foul oder. It was the sippy cups! I was letting my daughter drink from stinky sippy cups. Oh the [...]
Happy With Now
Posted in Reasons to Smile, tagged happiness, NPR, NPR Columbus Ohio, The Flaming Lips, This I Believe, Wayne Coyne, WCBE 90.5, WCBE Columbus Ohio on July 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I love National Public Radio (NPR). I listen to it all the time – in the car, while making breakfast, and taking a shower. My favorite program on NPR is This I Believe.
This I Believe is based on a 1950’s radio program. It is a series that invites ordinary Americans to write an essay that is “a [...]
Parks in Columbus
Posted in Free Activities, Hilliard, Parks, Things to Do, tagged family destinations columbus ohio, family fun columbus ohio, Goodale Park, Homestead Park, parks in Columbus Ohio, parks in Grandview Heights Ohio, parks in Hilliard Ohio, playgrounds Columbus Ohio, summer fun columbus ohio, things to do with kids in columbus ohio, toddler parks Columbus Ohio, waterparks Columbus Ohio on July 24, 2008 | 11 Comments »
I had a reader today ask me about parks in Columbus. We are new to the park scene this summer and still discovering Columbus’s parks and playgrounds.
Last summer, the munchkin was too small for parks.Now, we love a good park. With a 19-month old, my criteria for a good park is a good playground.
One of [...]
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Posted in Things to Do, tagged Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, family destinations columbus ohio, family fun columbus ohio, toddler activities in Columbus Ohio on July 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of the largest attractions for kids in Columbus, and with good reason. The zoo is a fabulous place for kids.
My daughter had her first trip to the zoo at five months. At five months old, her favorite exhibit was the aquarium. She loved the movement and colors.
Now at 18 [...]
Play-Doh: Friend or Foe?
Posted in Things to Do, tagged indoor toddler activities, Play-Doh, toddler activities on July 22, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Check out Ms. Single Mama’s great post about Play-Doh.
We haven’t introduced Play-Doh into our house yet. I’m afraid at 18-months-old, my daughter will just eat it. Now, I’m scared of the mess I will be facing! But life with kids is messy…
Check out the great comments left by all the readers. Looks like I will be [...]
The Best French Toast
Posted in Food, Recipes, tagged budget friendly recipes, french toast recipes, kid friendly recipes on July 22, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I used to make french toast with just egg, milk, and vanilla. No measuring, just mix it up and dipped the bread in. I thought it was one of those things I didn’t need a recipe for. Then my sister made me this french toast. I have been using this recipe ever since.
The recipe is adopted [...]
Butterflies at the Franklin Park Conservatory
Posted in Things to Do, tagged Butterflies, family activities columbus ohio, family destinations columbus ohio, family fun columbus ohio, Franklin Park Conservatory, rainy day activities for toddlers, rainy day activities in Columbus Ohio on July 20, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Last week, my daughter and I went to the Franklin Park Conservatory to see the butterfly exhibit.
The Franklin Park Conservatory is an indoor botanical garden with more than 400 species of plants in a variety of climate settings. The annual Blooms and Butterflies exhibit transforms one of the gardens into a butterfly habitat.
The pumpkin liked [...]
Kids Cookbook – The Toddler Cafe
Posted in Book, Recipes, Reviews, tagged children's cookbooks, cooking with kids, eating with toddlers, healthy recipes, The Toddler Cafe on July 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The Toddler Cafe by Jennifer Carden is my favorite children’s cookbook. I read several baby / toddler cookbooks when my daughter started eating solid foods last year. I never used any of the recipes because they were mostly combinations of foods – pears and cottage cheese, and the books were boring.
This book is different. It is [...]
Give Lots of Hugs
Posted in Reasons to Smile, tagged Dave Matthews Band, Everyday, Hugs on July 17, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I got this idea from Me, The Trees and the Girls blog. Thank you for the wonderful post!
If you want to smile and feel better about humanity, watch the Dave Matthews Band video for Everyday.
It will make you smile (Or tear up as I did. Yes, I am a sap.) and want to hug someone.
So [...]
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