Hi, Everyone, With Superbowl weekend approaching, I have been getting many requests to share my famous lasagna recipe. Ok – that’s a lie. Not a single person has asked for the recipe and it’s not really famous. But… it is super quick and easy to make and would make a great contribution for a pot […]
Tag: Entertainment
All parents know how important it is to entertain our creative kids. Is your family looking for something fun to do this weekend or beyond? Need a night out – just the two of you? Our kids want activities that will satisfy their need to experience new events, and this section is filled with fantastic places to go and activities to do! So come check them out and plan your next family outing.
Family Bonding
Hi, Everyone, Go Giants! OK, so truth be told, I just said that to sound cool. In fact, up until recently I was not 100% sure if the Giants were a football or basketball team. I did not know that “touchdowns” were not called “goals” and that apparently you “root” for teams rather than “vote” […]
Fun Family Shows
Hi Everyone! Now that my older son is almost ten, I am always looking for shows that we both enjoy. A few years ago it was a science show called How It’s Made — it turns out that I did not have a clue how anything was made! Last year, it was Cash Cab — […]
What are some great activities I can do with my toddler while we are at a restaurant?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a toddlers and what happens when they start toddling (and talking)! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about children in their second year. Each Wednesday, […]
A Mother’s 12 Days of Christmas
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood On the first day of Christmas, my child’s school gave to me two dozen cookies requested immediately. On the second day of Christmas, my child gave to me 2 homework assignments. On the third day of Christmas, my child’s school gave to me 3 […]
Holiday Traditions
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, I think we can all agree that the magic surrounding the holiday season is steeped in family traditions. In my Trenches, we have a few simple ones that the boys look forward to every year. Buddy. Yes, […]
On Christmas Lights
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood Every year in my Trenches, we hear the same thing from our three children, “But why don’t we have Christmas lights outside like everyone else??” Now, lest you think we are the dark and dreary house on the block, we are not. We do, […]
3 Minutes Inside the Head of My 2-Year-Old
Hi Everyone! I’m not sure if anyone has seen this funny blog being passed around, but being around my Cousin Lori’s toddler son (whom we affectionately nicknamed “The Wanderer”) over the Thanksgiving holiday, inspired me to share it: Approximately 3 Minutes Inside the Head of My 2-Year-Old, by Jason Good Each of these “emotions” lasts […]