Monthly Archives: November 2011

Creative Kid Capitalists!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Margot

  Kids are definitely creative and need outlets for their creativity. In our home, we feel that creativity is best shared. Our girls draw, paint, sew, knit, crochet, loom, bake, cook, and otherwise design interesting works of art and crafts. … Continue reading →

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Paraprosdokian Sentences

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Margot

Here is a rather new word, and boy, it takes some time to pronounce correctly! It represents an idea worth understanding and enjoying. You can look at Wikipedia’s link for more paraprosdokians:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraprosdokian A paraprosdokian is a figure of speech in which … Continue reading →

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DOKTOR KABOOM!!!

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Margot

Thrills, chills and DEFINITELY SPILLS!!! Exploding and shooting water bottles and balloons, kids riding a rocket car and others spinning vases of flowers around from a string- all showing us the wonders of science! That’s what awaited us at the … Continue reading →

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Weird Al-exis!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Margot

Our daughters love listening to the silly parody songs of Weird Al Yankovic. We think he is not only entertaining, but quite clever as well. His latest parody of Miley Cyrus’s hit “Party in the USA” called “Party in the … Continue reading →

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Cross Fit

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Margot

Everyone is looking for ways to get or stay fit. I have tried several things: yoga, running, biking, Karate, kickboxing, circuit training and more. Most people don’t stick to one regimen for very long. High prices of gym memberships, boredom … Continue reading →

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