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10-minute Perfect Breakfast

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Laura

If there’s one thing I shouldn’t write about, it’s fine cuisine. But when I find something that’s easy to make, a hit with my kids, and a nearly perfect protein and fruit-delivery device, I have to share it. It should … Continue reading →

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Mrs. D’s 5-minute Chocolate Cake — perfect holiday treat!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Laura

My mother’s friend, Patt, sent me this recipe for a yummy, easy, virtually cleanup-free cake. Christmas came early this year! This is one the kids can make in a flash. But you may want to stretch it out when you’re … Continue reading →

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10-Minute Ways to Make a Vacation Happen

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Laura

If you’re like me, you end up in an endless loop of “I should have booked earlier”, “Vacation is a month away and I haven’t booked anything,” etc. And so you either go to the same place (again) or stay … Continue reading →

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“Take Back Your Weekend!”

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Laura

So advises the title of the article in Parade magazine on August 28th. Who wouldn’t want to do that?! Here is the summary of advice given in the piece — it’s all about little changes and looking at the weekend … Continue reading →

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Success with Parenting Books, 10 Minutes at a Time

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Laura

I am an avid reader of parenting books. Maybe “avid” isn’t quite the right word. Maybe it’s more like “desperate”. Whatever I have to tackle, I run frantically to the books. This is no secret in my family. When I … Continue reading →

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Surprising Outcomes of 10-minute Cleanup

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Laura

I’ve been doing my 10-minute-a-day cleanup — giving away 10 things a day. For me, it works like a charm because I can’t bear doing any more than that. And some days I’m not yet ready to give away the … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Lesson — Watch Your Chapstick

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Laura

My friend Janet forwarded this to me after it was forwarded to her… “We had this great 10 year old cat named Jack who just recently died. Jack was a great cat and the kids would carry him around and … Continue reading →

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A 15-Minute Sprint Through the Grocery Store

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Laura

Generally, I’m a solo shopper. The chaos of shopping with the kids leaves me tense — swerving carts out of the unofficial right lane, taking blind turns at the end of an aisle at full speed, failing to alternate feed. … Continue reading →

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“Don’t Waste My Time” Can Be a Useful Tool

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Laura

Major disclaimer: I am a far cry from a parenting expert (as my children will attest) so take this in the context of the Give Me 10! goal to make the most of our own time. Last year, my son’s … Continue reading →

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Making Summer a New Opportunity for Creativity

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Laura

My kids came home today with backpacks chock full of a year’s worth of school desk detritus. In the past, I’d be all sentimental, and we’d pour over it all — archeological digs of the past 9 months. This time, … Continue reading →

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