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Best bakeries for birthday cake and cupcakes

by Kelly Leahy

Tue
3
2008

I know that there is a war on against sugar these days but I am not sure what a birthday party would be without a cake. There's the ceremonial lighting of the candles out of sight and parading of the cake right to the guest of honor in a chorus of song. It's a tradition not to be trifled with.That being said, there is one part of my family's traditions that I will not be partaking in and that is ... Read more >

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Preschool Birthday Party Etiquette

by Kelly Leahy

Wed
24
2008

I need some pointers on birthday party etiquette. Since I am a stay-at-home mom, I haven't had to deal with the "outside world" much when it comes to birthday invites. The only kid parties that we have been invited to have for kids that I know and see regularly. Once I signed Addy up for preschool a whole new wacky world opened up.Our first birthday invite came in the mail several weeks before ... Read more >

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Kelly Leahy

Kelly moved to New Orleans in 2000. She has since bought her first home, gotten married and birthed two girls in the Crescent City. Though she'll never be a "native," Kelly tries to raise her daughters to embrace all that New Orleans has to offer. Kelly can also be found writing at Green Daily and her personal blog, Good Children....Read more >

A Great Book Rhymes!

by BeingSavvy

November
22
2008

Kids are a funny bunch. They are often loath to change and anything new. But still, our little ones are open to so much -- and so much more than we more ossified parents are! Think of poetry: preschoolers happily read and repeat poems with ease and ...Read more >

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  6. Helping Game
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