By Sara Beth I’m off to the NASCAR race in Richmond this weekend, where I will be camping (in a camper, but still…) sleeping in bunk beds, eating hot dogs, drinking beer, and wearing a wife-beater. Most of those things are totally unlike me, but I am always up for some excitement! I[...]
Archive for April, 2009
April 30th, 2009 - 11:29 am § in Parenting and Tips
100 Best Books…
By Sara Beth From Teacher’s First–100 Best Books for Kids. Which ones are your favorite? [...]
April 30th, 2009 - 10:42 am § in Education and Development, Health and Safety, News, Parenting and Tips
AAP News Release: Keep your toddler rear-facing
by Kimball During a visit to our pediatrician earlier in the week, our doctor informed me that the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends keeping children in a rear-facing careat position until age 2 0r 3. Previously, the recommendation has been until baby is at least 20 pounds and at le[...]
April 30th, 2009 - 9:47 am § in Parenting and Tips
Preschool Partners
By, Sharalee I received this note from Haley’s Elementary School: Do you have a 3 or 4 year old child who has great social skills and is able to follow directions? If so, we would love for you to come and learn about how they could beacome a Preschool Partner in one of the Virginia Beach [...]
April 29th, 2009 - 5:42 pm § in Food
Pork Tenderloin Recipe
by Lindsay Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Orange-Soy Marinade Prep Time: 10 minutes+time to marinate or chill Cook Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 lbs. pork tenderloins 3/4 cup orange juice 3 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp minced garlic, (3-4 cloves)- I just used 1 tsp of garlic powder [...]
April 27th, 2009 - 2:51 pm § in Shopping and Deals
Community Garage Sale
by Shawnea My neighborhood (Pine Ridge) is having their annual Community Garage Sale this weekend – Saturday, May 2nd from 8-1! My house is participating along with several of our Team Members who are walking in Honor of my father-in-law, Steve Roberts in the American Cancer Society Relay fo[...]
April 26th, 2009 - 7:10 pm § in Family Fun, Food
I Scream…
By Sara Beth You Scream…We all scream for Ice Cream! Check out this block party from Dreyer’s: Neighborhood Salute. Go to the website and enter your neighborhood to win one of 1,500 block parties with Dreyer’s supplying all of the supplies. What a great way to meet people[...]
April 26th, 2009 - 6:28 am § in Parenting and Tips
Deadlines and Diapers
By Sarah This is the Auditorium where I recently went for a conference. I’ve been out of the loop lately with Mackenzie getting sick and with the birth of Kennedy, but I am slowly easing myself back into some of our pre-transplant activities, Beach Babies being one of those things. Wh[...]
April 25th, 2009 - 8:07 am § in Parenting and Tips
4 Foods Your Kids Should Avoid
by Lindsay I was intrigued by the title of this video, 4 Foods your Kids Should Avoid. Some of them, I think, are common sense and some may be cause for debate. I know we have fed Abby the number 2 thing they are talking about. Thoughts? Feelings? [...]