September 2009 Archives

Sep 28

Coping With a Child's Diagnosis

2009 1:05 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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Every parent wants a world of limitless possibilities for her child. When this world is suddenly altered, it can take time to adjust. Today, I would like to share with you what it was like for me when my...

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Sep 20

ECHOage Green Birthday Parties

2009 4:19 PM Posted by Jen

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Do your kids really need more stuff? Do you want less broken plastic crap around your house? Do you wish the world was becoming a better place? Then encourage your children to do an ECHOage party! "An ECHOage birthday party is...

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Sep 18

Birthday Party Etiquette

2009 11:28 AM Posted by doctorandmama

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Birthday party faux pas!True Confession: went to a playground last weekend with a friend and his kids, 5 of them between us, and there happened to be a kids' birthday party going on. It was easy enough to get our kids...

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Sep 16

Mama, What's For Lunch?

2009 12:37 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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School is back in session, and that means making 5 lunches a week to keep your kids fueled and ready to learn. There is always the option of school lunch, but that may not be the most desirable or nutritious...

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Sep 10

A Very Cool Lunch Note Promise

2009 9:52 AM Posted by Jen

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This is a pretty awesome idea: Kraft put up a great site that gives a free lunch to a kid in need once you promise to put a note in your kid's (or a friend's kid's) lunch box. Their goal...

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Sep 8

Get Crafty with Organic Felt

2009 4:06 PM Posted by Jen

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I have no idea why, but I am always thinking of fun arts and craft projects to do when I have ZERO time to do them. Today I was thinking of making my daughter a wand out of this way...

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