Teaching kids Table Manners in time for the Holidays. Yes, please and thanks!
This morning I witnessed one of my children (not saying who, but she’s the only daughter I have) wipe her hands free of cream cheese... Read More
PKC Test Drive: 4 Easter Egg Decorating Kits-see which ones worked and which ones didn’t!
Last year, the kids and I bought a “Paas Marble” Easter Egg Decorating Kit. The beautiful tones, the mesmerizing swirls of color…looks cool, right? Nope.... Read More
PEEPS S’Mores Easter Treats. Yes, please!
This wins my personal prize for cutest Easter treats EVAH! No campfire necessary! This recipe and photos are courtesy of CincyShopper.com. Check them out, they... Read More
Holiday houseguests? An easy and stress-free “How-To” prep for your merry visitors.
Ding dong! The guests have arrived! Being a great host is a big job, but it doesn’t mean you have to expend a super human... Read More
3 Tips on practicing Table Manners at home just in time for the holidays!
“Your children have the best manners!” exclaimed my neighbor after a recent playdate with my kids. “Me? Mine?” I said confused. “Oh, yes, thank you.... Read More
Candy Rationing 101. How to successfully limit without (much) grief.
Worried about how to keep your kids from eating their body weight in candy on Easter? See our tips for stretching out the holiday treats... Read More
How to hard boil the *perfect* egg.
Are you ready to color your Easter eggs? It’s always a good idea to use hard boiled eggs unless you’re ready to clean up a... Read More
2017 PKC’s Easter Egg Hunt Directory for greater Portland!
Easter Egg-stravaganzas are popping up all over greater Portland so get ready to have some fun! Don’t forget to BYOB- Bring Your Own Basket! Saturday,... Read More
Scared of FD& C Yellow 5? Natural alternatives to food coloring!
If you are looking to ‘color’ your food this holiday season and are really perplexed, confused and scared about how your kids’ mouths turn a... Read More
Helping out the Bunny: Packing a healthy Easter Basket
If you’re like me, thoughts of the Easter Bunny plague me in the night. Perhaps that was a bit dramatic but I do worry about... Read More
