Isn’t this set of nesting dolls so pretty?

My little brother just got back from a 2 week journey through Europe and Asia, and brought us back those dolls, as well as a few other treasures. Marsy immediately fell in love with them - she calls the set her “Higglytown Heroes.” You won’t understand that unless [...]

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In Mexico, and perhaps most of Latin America, we call our cousins’ kids our nieces/nephews. All my life I’ve thought this was customary, I guess because I never really gave it much thought. After Googling this topic a few minutes ago, I discovered that I am wrong - only sibling offspring are considered nieces/nephews. My [...]

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We went to a National Symphony Orchestra Family Concert at the Kennedy Center a while back. It was Leonard Slatkin’s last Family Concert as musical director of the NSO.

We were running late, but I wish we would’ve gotten there earlier for the instrument “Petting Zoo,” where kids get the chance to see and touch the [...]

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Remember, sisters are for sharing laughter AND wiping tears.
I love you and no matter where I am, I know our hearts are always close.
Now listen to this! The lyrics are below if you want to get your karaoke on!

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I’m always on the lookout for children’s music that is as pleasing to me as it is to Marsy. After all, however catchy their songs may be, I can only take so much of the Wiggles!
Back in 2005, by way of the DCUM forum, I was introduced to the delightfulness that is Ralph’s World. Marsy [...]

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