2009

books and music

What We’re Reading: I Love Christmas and Max’s Christmas

by Catherine

It is Wednesday again, and we have two quick Christmas-themed book recommendations today. Baby and Toddler from Catherine (Adventures with Kids) I Love Christmas by Anna Walker “My name is Ollie. I love Christmas.” This is a simple and charming story that describes what Ollie the zebra loves about Christmas – some of the things [...]

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books and music

What We’re Listening To: Charlie Brown Christmas

by Jennifer

Photo by Kevin Dooley Our music columnist Jennifer has some timely musical recommendations for us: As seems appropriate for this month I’m going to recommend one of my favorite Christmas albums. But first I want to say – I really love Christmas music! I like to pull out my holiday collection as soon as the [...]

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showcase

December 11th: Gift Guide Showcase

by Megan

Photo by Zecheriah Judy I am experiencing lots of technical difficulties this week – perhaps my internet connection finds it difficult to move quickly in the winter in the same way that I do? This week’s Showcase will be short and sweet.  Though the most organized amongst have surely completed gift shopping, I know there [...]

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books and music

What We’re Reading: Eve Bunting’s Night Tree

by AmyA

For What We’re Reading Wednesday, Amy of Let’s Explore and Early Bird Homeschool is reviewing a comforting selection from Eve Bunting: Night Tree by Eve Bunting is one of my favorite books.  There is just something about the story and illustrations that makes me feel cozy and warm – a perfect fit for this time [...]

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parenting

Eight Simple Steps to a Meaningful Hanukkah

by Robin
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Hanukkah or Hanukah or Chanukah – however you spell it, it’s a perfect holiday for reflecting on parenting without fuss. This Jewish eight-day holiday, observed this year beginning at sundown on December 11, is ritually considered to be a minor festival. Hanukkah’s proximity to Christmas on the calendar has inflated its significance and its reputation [...]

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