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I know I’m not the only parent who is anxious to see what her kids will be when they grow up. I've been marveling at my kids' talents and jumping to conclusions from the first day they were able to do anything more than simultaneously drool and poop. My daughter could draw more realistically th... Read More

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My kids love freshly made pancakes but I hate mixing them up in the morning when we are short on time.  I don't love the taste of store bought pancake mix so the perfect solution is this homemade whole wheat pancake mix.  I love using this because the pancakes are hot and fresh and I only have to ... Read More

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A few weeks ago we explored Utah’s West desert, and traveled along the historic Pony Express Trail. (You can read more about that adventure and how to get out there HERE, as this post is going to be dedicated to the rock treasures we found in that same area.) On that adventure, we werenâ... Read More

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This is a really easy project and it's sooo cute and festive. The length of time it takes to complete just depends on how long you want your pennant to be. I decided to decorate Honey ... Read More

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West just welcomed their baby girl into the world in time for Father's Day. So far they've remained uncharacteristically mum about the details, including the baby's name. I have to admit, I'm curious. Will it start with a K? Will it be, in typical celebrity fashion, a unique... Read More

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You know I love the BOB Stroller.  So when it came time for a double stroller, it was a no-brainer to go with BOB again (the Revolution Dualie). You probably also know you have to buy the "console" separately.  This is the piece where your water bottle and phone go when you are out and a... Read More

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The new summer exhibit at the Perot Museum is called Recycle Reef. They have built a kelp forest, a shipwreck and a lot of coral reef out of cardboard and placed them in a room l... Read More

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June is a hard month to do outdoors events as we are over 100 degrees and our air conditioners are running all of the time now. But there are still a lot of things to do in and out of the heat including running away to the high country.  Enjoy! Itty Bitty Beach Parties -Parties for kids ages 6 and... Read More

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All of this talk about pickles (here and here), and I haven't even shared the recipe. You see, it's not mine to share. It's from a great pickling book, The Joy of Pickling (aptly titled). Other great pickling books are Nourishing Traditions and Wild Fermentation. Howeve... Read More

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Fireworks Every Friday   The Alameda County Fair is in full swing. I've been a few times with my kids and they've always had a really good time. A couple of things I found interesting for family fun is their Fireworks Show held on Fridays (June 21. June 28... Read More

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