Category Archives: family

Fair is Not Always Equal

Posted on 2016/06/01 by circuskitchen

June 1st, 2016 This concept is new to me, and as with many things these days, I have the wisdom from my kids’ school to thank.  In fact this image was sent to me today by the School Adjustment Counselor, … Continue reading →

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Edible Face

Posted on 2016/05/27 by circuskitchen

May 27th 2016 This just in from Facebook. Three years ago, nearly two years old, ClaraJane says: “Can I help?” (She still says that all they time… especially in the kitchen.)   Paul writes:  “She’s so big now and ready … Continue reading →

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Battery Rant

Posted on 2016/05/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 25th 2016   In anticipation of camping this weekend, I finally went to the hardware store to repair a bunch of tiny electronics with battery replacement.  Here’s what I learned: A)  Nearly ALL “button” style batteries are 1.5 … Continue reading →

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Parenting – 4 Ways to One Day

Posted on 2016/05/23 by circuskitchen

Yeah, about that. It’s hard not to love this mom’s epic rant (and especially her stroke of culinary genius at the end):   2) Speaking of which, here are 12 Ways to be the Meanest Mom in the World:   3) … Continue reading →

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World’s Worst Breakfast

Posted on 2016/05/12 by circuskitchen

Thursday May 12th 2016 “Sorry guys,” I tell the kids, “We’re gonna be too late for School Breakfast with Daddy today.  Guess we’ll have Car Breakfast with Mamma.” “UUUUUUUUGGGH,” groans my Night Owl, Dragging-in-the-Morning Boy, “Does Car Breakfast have cereal?” … Continue reading →

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Cuteness Undercover

Posted on 2016/05/09 by circuskitchen

Monday, May 9th 2016 How’s a girl supposed to get ready for work with this nonsense going on?   2016-05-09 Cuteness Undercover [42seconds]:

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School Garden Kids

Posted on 2016/04/29 by circuskitchen

April 29th 2016   Since as a mother it’s my #1 aim to cultivate the legacy of a *relationship* between my son and daughter, I collect evidence they get along like nuggets of gold.   So I enjoyed spying on them … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s Grandma Z Dance

Posted on 2016/04/25 by circuskitchen

Monday, May 2nd 2016 Having turned 8, Gavin’s birthday gift from Grandma Z & Grandpa Jack in Florida is the promise of a *trip* to go VISIT them this summer… by himSELF! He took it pretty hard.  Look: 2016-05-02 Gavin’s … Continue reading →

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Portland Mini-Vacay Getaway

Posted on 2016/04/22 by circuskitchen

April 20-22nd 2016 After my gig north of Boston on Wednesday, I met my family at the local train station as they had brilliantly commuted there so as to begin our “Vacay” sooner than later.   Bam.  In less than two … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Science Festival 2016

Posted on 2016/04/16 by circuskitchen

Saturday, April 16th 2016 For the second year in a row we were lucky enough to buzz through the AMAZING annual Cambridge Science Festival.   First up, some engineers demonstrate the integrity of the composition of our own Zakim Bridge … Continue reading →

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