Family

It’s Not Trashy to Compost

by Sabrena July 21, 2011

Did you ever watch Fraggle Rock? Sunday nights at the Suite household made the close of the weekend bearable because of Jim Henson’s zany creations. How could we be upset at the prospect of an inevitable Monday, when metwith the spunk of Red, the angst of Weebly and the wisdom of Madame Trash Heap? Sunday [...]

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How Are You Keeping to a Schedule During the Summer?

by Marie June 30, 2011

We tend to get off our regular routine once the summer starts. Our mornings are slower and our nights are longer. But it’s still important for kids to keep some sort of structure each day. We’re still brushing our teeth, trying to get dressed before noon (me included), and I like to have my kids [...]

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Family Fun at the Farmers Market

by Sabrena June 16, 2011

I used to be funny. No seriously, when I was chunkier, single and a lot more self deprecating – you might have even said I was “a hoot.” (For proof, I dare you to check out this little ditty). But there’s nothing really humorous about a declining planet. And somehow, when I slip into Save-the-Planet-Mode, I [...]

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Our Big Move to Seattle

by Marie June 13, 2011

Yes, it’s true. Our family has moved to Seattle, Washington. My husband, Jordan, got a new job at the headquarters at REI, located in Seattle. So this past week, we loaded up the moving truck and headed for grayer skies. We lived in Utah for over 10 years and it was hard to say goodbye, [...]

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A New Father’s Day Tradition (and Competition!)

by Mariel May 26, 2011

One of my most favorite things about being a mother is coming up with new traditions for my family. Traditions are a great way to create memories and give the family something to look forward to. However, if I have one piece of unsolicited advice on this subject, it’s to be flexible. If the fun [...]

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Green Thumbs & Dirty Fingernails

by Sabrena May 19, 2011

I’ve got dirty fingernails. I’m sorry, I know we just met. Is that too much information? But seriously, this time of year my nails seem to be in constant need of some face-time with a manicurist. But I don’t really consider it a problem; it’s more of a blessing. Because this time of year is [...]

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Family Dinner and Movie Theme Night

by Mariel May 12, 2011

My kids are always itching to do something fun. I don’t blame them, so am I. Bike rides, theme parks, bowling, laser tag, you name it. Fun is great. But, sometimes Mom and Dad are lacking in the energy department. One of the easiest, most non-energy-needing ways to perk up my gloomy kids is to [...]

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Addictive Summer Reading Lists for Kids of All Ages

by Marie May 5, 2011

Guest Post by Melissa of Imagination Soup. Want to get your kids addicted to reading all summer? Sometimes it just takes finding the right book or series of books. I’ve rounded-up my favorite books, ideas beyond Harry Potter. Many are in a series; many just recently published. These are so good, you’ll want to read [...]

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The ‘Teaching Children Table Manners’ Game

by Mariel April 28, 2011

Table manners?? What are those? The man-of-the-house is all for America adopting the burping is a “compliment to the chef” cultural tradition. The kids would like to add wrestling, fork stabbing, and feet-in-the-face to that. Now, there’s something to be said for having fun and goofing around as a family, I’m all about a good [...]

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Sustainable You!

by Sabrena April 21, 2011

I want to welcome M&T’s newest regular contributor, Sabrena. She’s a long time friend, an amazing writer, and passionate about our world around us. She’s going to be here once a month sharing how she’s trying to live a more sustainable life and offering up a challenge to us all, something small, where we too [...]

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