Author Archives: The Daring One

Guess What I Ordered – No Really – Guess

Posted on August 8, 2011 by The Daring One

It’s time to introduce a new game on the blog. I like to call it, “Guess What I Ordered – No Really – Guess.” The way it works is I order something in the mail and slowly reveal what I … Continue reading →

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Taste Your Nerds

Posted on August 7, 2011 by The Daring One

We were on vacation at grandma’s house last month and the kids had been outfitted with about all the candy and treats their bodies could handle. They were enjoying life immensely. One night, after brushing his teeth, Magoo asked if … Continue reading →

Posted in family fun, food, Honesty of Children | 3 Comments

A Moment of Silence

Posted on August 2, 2011 by The Daring One

Please take a moment and shed a tear for the thousands who gave their lives on our windshield as we drove accross the country these past two weeks.

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Learning Can Be Fun

Posted on May 12, 2011 by The Daring One

“My five-year-old is struggling with writing. Well, he’s not so much struggling as he just hates it and thinks it’s a waste of time because it is in no way related to video games.” Read more about how I’ve convinced … Continue reading →

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Turning the Car Around

Posted on May 11, 2011 by The Daring One

“If your kids fully know that you’re completely unwilling to follow through on your threats, there’s no way they’ll trust you or do what you ask. I know this with my head but my heart and my laziness sometimes have … Continue reading →

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Unwritten House Rules

Posted on April 27, 2011 by The Daring One

If you observe my children, you’ll start to think we have a series of very interesting rules in place in our home. #8. Refuse to eat food that is more than five minutes old because it is “leftovers” unless it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in blick, food, parenting | 5 Comments