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In a flash 2008 gives way to 2009! For me the best times are when our families sit down to dinner together. We all save information to share at the end of the day, sometimes bringing "show and tell" to the dinner table. We have no-phone-answering, no-leaving the table and "this-stays-in-the-family" rules. (We don't get cable, so no-TV is not an issue.) It's here that we shape attitudes, practice the art of conversation, support each other and laugh together. The dinner table is where family stories are handed down, values are instilled, problems discussed and solutions formulated.
I think these family dinners don't happen often enough, so that is our family's first resolution --to make them happen more frequently. We're starting with a New Year's Eve dinner together. It will be a favorite dinner (we voted): roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, petite peas and gravy. The topic for the evening is Resolutions! Together we're going to make individual and family resolutions. We're going to discuss areas where we would like to improve, activities we would like to try, places we would like to visit and dreams! Read great tips for making New Year's resolutions >>>
Brownie Parmalee
A school superintendent shared these parenting resolutions from Family Circle Magazine. They are important for all of us parents to keep in mind throughout the year:
I will always love my children for who they are - not who I want them to be. It's an important distinction.
It's a tall order, but these resolutions are all worth the effort. When carried out, they can make a real difference for our children.
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Dec 19-Jan 4, Toy Train Show, MAH, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, Closed Mondays, Christmas & New Years Day
Thurs, 12/12 - 1/4 Ice Skating in Monterey Monterey On Ice is located in the Custom House Plaza near Historic Old Fisherman's Wharf.
* Creation Stations with Interactive art activities!
Dec. 31 Last Night SantaCruz DIY, Impromptu street party celebrating the New Year!
Dec 7-Dec 31, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, Downtown Santa Cruz, Clip-clop through Downtown Santa Cruz via the original form of horsepower. Fridays, 6-9pm; Saturdays, 4-8pm; Sundays, 1-4pm $5
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With web coupon. Bring the family, out-of-town guests, and enjoy the holidays in a special way. Enjoy our incredible views in the warmth of the Seymour Center. Two-for-one admission, and free child with paying adult.
Plan Your Garden Now!
We may not be quite through winter, although I saw some daffodil tips peaking through the soil in my front yard, but now is the time of year that farmers get out their seed catalogues (or go online!). Local pre-school expert at gardening with little ones, Janine Canada, author of Gardening with Gus has suggestions for books about gardening, flowers, worms or growing your own pizza! Below is a list of books that should be available at your local bookstore and that she has found to be fun, colorful and educational for young children. A book and a packet of seeds or a starter plant make great Spring birthday presents.
Gardening with Gus by Janine Canada
This list is an excerpt from Gardening with Gus by Janine Canada, a recently published book for young children ages 2 ½ - 6 yrs. old. It's a colorful book full of activities, recipes, songs and books for children, parents and pre-school teachers. A great gift any time! www.GardeningWithGus.com
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Open Houses SC Montessori Jr Hi 1/15, 7pm Monarch 1/21, 6:30pm SC Montessori Elem 1/21, 7pm Independent School Fair 1/22, 7pm The New High School Project 1/27, 7:30pm Suki's Blog "We need to work on his tattling," she said. "It's a really serious problem." Holiday Roller Skating Santa Cruz Roller Palladium Call for Holiday Hours 423-0844 Have You Used the CLASSIFIEDS? With all those new toys and clothes in your house, take the time to get organized this month and purge some of the things you are no longer using. Have you used the SantaCruzParent.com FREE CLASSIFIEDS? Fresh Prep Kitchens
Fresh Brie en Croute We took this to a party and the plate emptied before our very eyes! It's that good! 3-Years Running BOSTON CLAM CHOWDER! from Blackboard Catering We tasted it! It's great! 10oz, $7.95 My New England brother tried this and ranked it with the best, and he's a clam chowder afficionado!
Fresh Prep Kitchens
Where you save time & money! Delicious! 504 B Front St, Santa Cruz 429.1390 Open Gym
Call to reserve your spot as space is limited. 427.3547 kajeet is the only cell phone service especially for kids!
Visit: www.kajeet.com for more details! Enter coupon code: SCPARENT at check out and receive FREE Shipping and 15% OFF your order. Check the Local Perks for another Bonus discount when you activate your new phone! Finger Babble Tyrolean Inn Please join us for New Year's! Das Silvester In true Bavarian fashion, the Tyrolean Inn celebrates New Year's Eve with traditional foods, music, songs, plus beers and wines from the homeland.
9600 Hwy 9 Ben Lomond 336.5188
My Resolution: Convince my people to keep feeding me KEEN A low-gluten diet made with turkey, organic Oats, vegetables, and love! Dr. Ken & Dr. Jan recommend it! 1226 B Soquel Ave, 425.0945 |
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