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Cool Week in Review: Thankful for Summers in NYC

This morning looked rainy. I almost stayed home. Instead, I took the kids to Central Park, where Cool Baby won a food-making contest in front of hundreds of onlookers! Almost exactly three years ago, we almost stayed home. Our plans … Continue reading

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First Time Cooking a Whole Chicken — A Spiritual Experience!

The Cool Grandmums are going to be so proud. I purchased a whole chicken at Trader Joe’s (organic, free-range of course) instead of the bag of frozen chicken breasts yesterday! This is part of my quest to eat foods that … Continue reading

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Why I’m Learning to Like Red Meat

The Cool Fam’s 5-times-daily pile of dishes in the sink just got a little greasier. My whole job these days seems to be cooking and handwashing dishes for myself and the 3 males in my household, so more grease in … Continue reading

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The iPad 2 and Kids: How It Scared Cool Baby Out of His Mind

So, we got an iPad 2. I know, I know… It’s a luxury item. What purpose does it serve between our smartphone and laptop? It’s an Apple product, and, hence, not cheap. Did I already ask what purpose it really … Continue reading

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How Do I Teach Munching Manners to Cool Baby?

Have you been celebrating National Etiquette Week as feverishly as we have? All week long, we’ve kept our elbows off the table and our feet out of the refrigerator. We’ve coughed into the crooks of our arms. I’ve helped little … Continue reading

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