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Indoor Picnics and Joyful Conversations

May 8th, 2012

One mother shares her ideas for fun, creative dinners.

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A Taste of Haiti

April 26th, 2012

Growing up in Queens, NY, I never really realized how many traditions my family had. Both of my …

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Learning Through Stories

April 19th, 2012

Read about how a game of “Two Truths and a Lie” turned into a heartfelt family discussion.

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Reflections on Being Bullied

April 13th, 2012

This year, over 13 million American kids will be bullied, and over 3 million kids a month stay …

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9 Fun Food Activities for Spring Break

April 4th, 2012

Spring break is here, which can mean a lot of unstructured free time with your kids. Why not …

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Deepening the Conversation Around The Hunger Games

March 29th, 2012

There is no denying the popularity of The Hunger Games. But underneath the brutal killings, love triangle, and …

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Making Choices

March 16th, 2012

This weekend was, as is typical, jam-packed.  We spent all of it together, as a family, so that …

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Wedding Photos and Games: Entertaining Kids During Dinner

March 1st, 2012

Persuading small children to stay in their seats during dinner can be a bit tricky. With a 4-year-old …

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Valentine’s Day Compliments

February 16th, 2012

On the morning of Valentine’s Day, a friend told me that her son’s class was celebrating the holiday …

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Love, Family and Food

February 13th, 2012

Working at a bistro, I have lots of interesting conversations with people from all walks of life. The …

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Winter Soups with the Morrells

February 9th, 2012

With the winter season upon us, I like to make warm, nutritious meals to serve at the dinner …

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The Loud Bang!

January 28th, 2012

I have enjoyed reading this blog very much, because it reminds me that coming together to eat as …