Fall Fun: Do You Want to Carve a Pumpkin? (Staff Blog)
By cstoddard

One of my favorite October traditions is pumpkin carving. On Saturday, I hosted--and survived--my first Pumpkin Apocalypse, and I must say it was the most fun I’ve ever had scooping pumpkin guts. Here’s the idea: Invite friends over for a pumpkin carving/decorating party. Have some food, some drinks, hang out, and carve pumpkins. All guests need to bring is a pumpkin and anything special they want to use for decorating or carving. The menu: I ...

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Thank you notes: A good practice to start young (Staff Blog)
By cstoddard

My two just celebrated her second birthday. Friends and family visited and brought her some pretty terrific gifts. This year, since she is old enough to work a crayon, I decided to let her try her hand at thank you cards. I admit, I’m certainly not the best note writer, and I often fail to send thank you notes out in a respectable amount of time. But I want her to enjoy doing these things, ...

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