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Tuesday April 6, 2010

A Mom’s Best Friend: The Subscription Model

One of the first subscriptions I ever received was for Cricket magazine as a child. Oh how I loved receiving the issues of Cricket in the mail and savoring each issue’s variety of stories, illustrations and poems.
I have been hunting for something for Wiley, my 5 year old, and finally stumbled upon Anorak magazine. [...]

Wednesday February 3, 2010

On the Menu: “Indestructibles” Books for Babies

s we creep ever closer to the one year anniversary of her exciting arrival, little Piper reveals a little more of her personality each day. One of our favorite things to watch is her reaction to food. She does a little dance (a little bouncing and rocking, kicking and swinging her feet) in her high [...]

Sunday December 6, 2009

Gifts that Cultivate a Sense of Wonder of the Natural World

Little Nutmeg’s Winter Book Selections & One of a Kind Gift Guide

o you remember your own winter ramblings as a child? Over the next few weeks we’ll be provided with time away from our everyday commitments. There may be snow to romp through, ice to skate on, puddles to jump and hopefully a friendly snowball [...]

Tuesday November 24, 2009

Table Manners Tea Party

With only two days until Thanksgiving I realized it may be a good time to review table etiquette with my little one. As much as I love this holiday we will be the only couple with chilldren at my family’s celebratory feast this year! Ack! That means lots of adult expectations. This is one year [...]

Monday October 26, 2009

Kindergarten Class Halloween Party Planning

Last week I met with Wiley’s Kindergarten teacher to discuss planning for the Halloween Party. She gave me a list of items to use to create a sign up sheet for parents to volunteer. We need the usual plates, napkins, juice boxes, fruit, mini bagels and a small sweet treat. On this point she did [...]

Sunday October 18, 2009

Best Books for a Baby Shower Gifts

When I was pregnant with my first child, I found that most of the best gifts I received were from other mothers, especially mothers of little ones. Now that I have 5 years of experience under my belt, I like to think that now I am that very savvy, mom in the know. And so, [...]