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The Gift of Boredom

Some friends of mine stopped by the house, and we sat in my living room for about fifteen minutes, chatting. They had their seven year old with them, a little boy who once would have been described as “precocious.” While the adults caught up, the son sat on the couch,...

Beat the Winter Blahs: Make Bird Treats

With the weather so cold lately, I’ve been trying to find activities that keep boys busy and not bored while we’re staying inside more. So! We decided to try and make treats for birds. You can see our first attempt at treats over at GNMParents (now...