Pizza is in itself the entire food pyramid. Great for parties and fun for kids of all ages, personal pizzas can turn meal prep into play. The homemade dough takes a few hours to rise, so allow plenty of time. It’s great for a holiday, weekend, or bad weather day off. Activate the yeast. Getting…
Month: September 2019
Fun and (nearly) free: Dress-up party
You worked hard on making or finding just the right Halloween costume for your child last year and now it’s too small. Your house is overflowing with Superhero costumes or you have a trunk full of tiaras and princess gowns. Round up costumes and props. Why not get a group of parents and children together…
Fish stories and a life of discipleship
Waves splashed against the side of an old row boat and rocked us gently from side to side. My eyes were fixed on my red and white bobber as it floated on a shimmering cobalt blue Minnesota lake. I gripped my fishing rod with both hands and tried as hard as a small child was…
Is there time for church?
Some people say that families are busier than ever these days, but I’m not convinced that’s really true. I grew up in a family with six children all born within 10 years, and our house was a hub of activity. My mom did an amazing job caring for us, and my dad worked full time…
Whose toy is that, and are transitional objects okay?
Did you or your child have a favorite toy or comfort object? Apparently my big brother had a favorite. It was a teddy bear he called Ruby. Here’s a picture of my brother holding Ruby, me squeezing a cat, and my sister with her cute smile between us. It wasn’t until a few years ago…
Ms. Marcia's Mom-ologues 