Posts from 'Kids'

Spontaneous Vegetarianism Hot Pad



One day they are eating 3 pounds of bacon, the next day they are refusing to eat beef stew for ethical reasons…

I felt the need to get things ou
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The Faker’s Hand Towel



My kids “fake wash” their hands. They turn on the water, wait a few seconds, turn it off and leave the bathroom. I am up to their trick – so I thought I’d let them know by sending them a message on the hand towel they never use…

My kids fake wash their hands. They turn on the water, wait a few seconds, turn it off and leave the bathroom. I am up to their trick - so I thought I'd let them know by sending them a message on the hand towel they never use.
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Communicating Through Small Plastic Animals



Everyday I ask my kids the same questions: “Did you flush?”, “Did you brush?”, “Do you know what a napkin is?” – it goes on and on. I wonder if they even hear my words. When it comes to communicating with children, I think it helps to create an element of humor and surprise…

I know my kids have discovered on of my notes when I hear them laughing from another room - which is more
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Car S’mores



“It was good and it was fun” – a direct quote from my daughter. Yesterday we made s’mores in my car. It’s as simple as that…

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Mother-Daughter Tattoos



Every so often my daughters and I get our hands done at a great little shop in Chicago (Bibya on Western). We love henna tattoos – it’s an exciting escape from the everyday and a bonding experience too.

To kick off the summer, my daughter and I went to our favorite spot for henna tattoos.
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