dinner time

Oil Cloth Chalkboard Placemats

January 16, 2012
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Who knew there was such a thing? Oil cloth chalkboard placemats! I’ve long loathed the typical sickly sweet look of oil cloth. I’m sure I could find something that didn’t make me conjure a picnic back in 1950 but I have yet to find a pattern that I like. And yet, I love the idea [...]

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Modern Splat Mat

October 13, 2009

How many times of sweeping up after dinner will it take before I buy a splat mat? I don’t know – I’ve lost count and I still don’t have a splat mat. The reason why is because all of the ones I’ve seen are just too much for me – too ugly, too colorful, too [...]

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How To Get Your Kids To Sample New Foods

September 23, 2009

We’re a peas kinda household. My girl likes her peas. It’s always a struggle to get her to try any other type of vegetable, though carrots, on occasion, pass muster. That’s why it was so shocking to see her gobble down squash the other night. I mean she gobbled it down like a hungry puppy. [...]

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Placemats + Stickers = Fun At Mealtime

September 22, 2009

Look at this inventive way to add some spice in to dinner time while your child STAYS SEATED. Imagine that. These cool placemats have pop up windows and stickers that can keep your little one entertained while you finish your meal, or even *gasp* have conversation! Thank you Hello Hanna.

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Montessori Comes to Dinner: Transitioning to Family Dinner Time

March 27, 2009

I’m not certain when the “right” time is for having baby join family dinner time – if you know any guidelines, I’d love to hear them!  We decided that now is the right time for our family.  Our daughter is just shy of 2 years old and while she has been sitting at the table [...]

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