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Whinge. Complain. Bellyache. Grumble. That pretty much sums up Will’s attitude. Until one night a hot air balloon takes him away to Whingeville and the Whingeville citizens make Will their king. Award-winning author Coral Vass has written an entertaining story with a strong message about the importance of perspective. Vass has expertly employed rhythm and rhyme. When I’m reading Whingeville to my two-year-old and five-year-old, the words roll off the tongue, adding to the dreamlike quality of the story. The plot is familiar and the funny complaints, we’ve all heard from kids, will keep parents amused: ‘This fish is too fishy. These...

Gear designed for men has traditionally dominated the outdoor industry. In the past few decades, we’ve seen women’s gear explode onto the scene in significant ways. Women are no longer saddled with oversized equipment or hand-me-downs that only marginally work. So as we move toward a more inclusive outdoor space, what does all of this mean for those who identify outside of the binary? In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards gender-neutral outdoor gear that is designed to meet the needs of everyone, regardless of gender identity. Are we really seeing a move toward progress, or are...

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This post contains affiliate links. PB & J Girl got her braces on Tuesday, so you might notice that after that, our menu contained a lot of mushy foods.  Her teeth are still hurting her, so next week might also be a week full of mushy foods.  Here’s our meal prep and menu plan for May 8 2023: Meal Prep I did meal prep, but I didn’t get a picture!  I made Banana Muffins (x2) Tuna Noodle Casserole Menu Plan Saturday Lunch–Leftovers Dinner–Flank steak, roasted cauliflower, sweet potatoes Sunday Lunch–Oden, Dinner–Pork sirloin roast, diced potatoes, brussells sprouts Monday Lunch–Daiya Burritos,...

Make an adorable aquarium craft using a paper plate and a few basic supplies. It’s a fun project with plenty of room to be creative.  The post Paper Plate Fish Aquarium was featured on Fun Family Crafts.