Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Views: 4,887
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Candyland
![]() oh my goodness...of course your husband was upset! His kid is "missing"! I, as a parent, would have called the police if my child was "missing". As a day care teacher, I certainly would have... |
Forum: Forms - Uploads
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Candyland
![]() likethis but, I would use the word *contact* in place of *contract* |
Forum: Forms - Uploads
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I'd like to know the update on the story...was this a one-time incident? Or was this something the owner did on a daily basis and how didn't the parents know? I think it's horrible and am so glad... |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Views: 8,073
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Candyland
![]() I wanted to give you my first thoughts without reading what anyone else said. My initial thinking of seeing any youngster (under 10) with a cell phone is: WHAT??? When my kids were that age, I... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() happyface Ooooohhh - these look great! Anyone use these?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
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Forum: Curriculum
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Candyland
![]() If you're looking to start with themes; this is an older (1989), but wonderful book to get, THEME-A-SAURUS (The Great Big Book of Mini Teaching Themes) by Jean Warren. There are over 50 small... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() If she stays on this same road can you imagine how she'll be as a teen?? Society won't allow her to continue on...it'll be amazing to see what happens. Sad. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() Sadly, some parents are just too busy with their own lives to notice anything their child comes home with. :( Other parents are thrilled with their child's work. happyface If you haven't heard... |
Forum: Curriculum
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Candyland
![]() are you thinking about Valentine/Mother's day gifts? or just anything winter season appropriate that you know mom would love to have? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() My kids are teenagers so they slept in till 11:00 only because I woke them up. We enjoyed a light breakfast and have lunch at grandmas. It really was a very good Christmas! lovethis |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() questions...so how can the mom terminate if she is in jail and she still wants your services? Is her bf the one who needs to start up a contract with you? |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Candyland
![]() I don't know about daycare kids, but with my own, I did! I always thought it was important, esp for boys and was happy that Dr. James Dobson addressed the importance of it in one of his books. |
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
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Candyland
![]() :p I lovethis cutesie names for food; esp if the kids eat it up! happyface |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Candyland
![]() Same with me. Just sweetly tell your husband to always wake you up when daughter is awake and he's leaving if you happen to be in bed. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I would definitely put their name and perhaps November 2011. Sounds so cute! happyface |
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
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Candyland
![]() it sounds really interesting...will you post the recipe and your results? |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Candyland
![]() wow; there are over 3 pages on this post. I just read the last few posts and it's quite remarkable. I'll make it a point to read the first one this week! ;) |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() Please don't take this wrong, but I'm baffled :confused: why should the baby be made to sleep longer if she is ready to get up? If I were the baby's mom; I certainly wouldn't want my kid's mouth... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I think having one is a big plus when parents are looking for a day care home. It shows that you're doing more to keep your home safe. But, don't use it as a "babysitter" and beware of that parent... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() Do any of you contain your excitement when you see a great find on the table?? I act like I'm not too interested and then ask the price cuz lots of times they don't have the price. LOL |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() ooooh; I love finding a great find too!! Congratulations on that Melissa & Doug puzzle! They're expensive! But, I love them too! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I absolutely love Vista Print!! I'm partial to #1 because of your name and #6 because it's just too darn cute! Let us know which one you end up with. I know that VistaPrint was offering their... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() You are such a conscientious person! Your post made me crave blueberry pancakes and it's already after 12 noon. Doesn't matter though; I'm gonna make me some. I think you should forego breakfast... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() this would be a great one to do; but first count the money just to make sure it's really $30 worth of pennies. :p |
Forum: Curriculum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Candyland
![]() Awww - I'm so happy for Charlie! But, I'm worried about the other kids at that home. :( |
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
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Candyland
![]() sounds delicious! Putting it all together sounds like a "hamberger helper" type of meal...but only better for you this way! :o |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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Candyland
![]() is it possible to send a note home to the parents explaining (well in advance) what you would like to do and perhaps get some help, whether it be donations or $2-3 per kid? I, as a parent, would... |
Forum: Daycare and Taxes
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Candyland
![]() is it possible to send a note home to the parents explaining (well in advance) what you would like to do and perhaps get some help, whether it be donations or $2-3 per kid? I, as a parent, would... |
Forum: New Members - Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum!
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Candyland
![]() oh, haha - wonder what ever happened :confused: I'm still bothered that the lady wants her to drive 20 miles each way!:lol: |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Candyland
![]() I, too, found this thread bothersome & disturbing. If you all believe it is a troll, is there any way to "lock" this thread so that no more posts are added to it. Perhaps, Michael, you could add... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() "Littlemommy" - I think you've done tremendously with this little guy. I, too, happen to think he's got problems. poor kid. Keep working with him. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I don't allow it either. Right now, while they're little, they can learn appropriate social interactions directed by us. If they choose to act this way when they're older, well, then, that's pretty... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() :ouch: my first though was Eeeewwwww But, if your "parents" don't mind you just dropping the diaper in a bag...no shaking it out...I don't see anything wrong...but, then I would truly hate to be... |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Candyland
![]() I know it must be really, really tough having to depend on your folks; and believe me...they have turned their lives around to help you and their grandson out; so, maybe in their frustration they are... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() while I really don't quite understand parents who choose to take their kids to day care when they themselves are off, I feel it's their right to do what they want with their time. After all, they... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() everyone's given great responses; I agree...move on. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() great idea! NiNi - why don't you purchase some spiral notebooks and have them keep a summer journal. Place their journals on a table (away from each other!!!) and have them go and write in them as... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Candyland
![]() lots of people telling the OP to leave, but shouldn't she report this daycare as well?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I see nothing absolutely wrong with them coming in their jammies and going back to sleep. Obviously, you've got their needs in priority. Don't feel bad about that at all. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() thank you, NannyDe. And to the OP, is it possible that the little girl is "itchy" down there? just a thought. I'm sure if she was though, she would have told you already. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I wasn't going to post anything because this just sounds like a fake post...but then, you never know. So to the OP...common sense, please! :mad: |
Forum: Curriculum
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Candyland
![]() don't forget to put some beans in a ziplock bag so that your kids can see the seeds sprout and grow! Soak the beans first. or place them in a wet papertowel and place in the bag. Radish seeds are... |
Forum: Curriculum
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Candyland
![]() I'll admit it, I did chuckle at first; then realized...OUCH, that must have hurt her. Poor kid. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() this is a nice site! And thanks for the poem, PtterPatter! |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Candyland
![]() While I know & agree that there are many overweight children in our country due to overeating, unhealthy selections, etc...I'm more concerned with government control. What next? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() PitterPatter, would you please share the teapot poem with us? |
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
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Candyland
![]() oh dear; when our school serves a mix of various cereals, I just roll my eyes...please don't serve that! |
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I agree...you need to report this woman. Do you dare let your child in her classroom? I think not! You've seen what she does...report her! And insist that your child not be placed with her again.... |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I hope you're joking...don't put yourself in any position of getting called in for "child abuse". Can't you just let this family go. I would. |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I, too, don't give kids artificial sweeteners. Water, juice & milk are it! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() WOW; that's hilarious! :lol: Hopey your little one enjoyed her birthday! :o |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() just wanting to know if she ended up calling you again or showing up? I'm sure she didn't; but I just had to ask. :p |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() does he look sickly? is he losing weight? If he's doing ok; I wouldn't worry too much - though, I would definitely want to have a kid who eats. |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() he may need some fiber in his diet; and prunes are just as good too! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() Can't you serve both water & milk? If it's obvious that she just doesn't care for milk; I would quit giving her both and stick with water. But, do, make milk available to her if she should "change... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I like to buy chuck roasts when they are on sale and then put them in the crock pot; I can make several meals out of one roast: 1. BBQ on a bun 2. "Roast" tacos w/ lettuce & tomato 3. "Roast"... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() And from a parents point of view...I really wouldn't want my kid sleeping later all afternoon (+3 hours) and then expect him to come home with me and get a decent night's sleep; granted most of... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() :eek: yes, that's reality, sad to say. It's truly a serious thing this little boy did. :( |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() :confused: Am I the only one who didn't think this was overeating for 8 kids and herself?? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I was thinking that I'd want to remove HIM from the situation! :lol: Yes, that is a big-time no no! What if he succeeded and down you went! who knows if you would have hurt yourself or some... |
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() Yay!!! I'm so glad for you! How was your first day? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() LOL - I'm glad you know I wasn't attacking you. :) And I guess, that's what I will have to do...ignore those threads, though I wasn't offended at what was said, just the fact that she/he could... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() In regards to the poster who had the gall to start a thread, throw their weight around anonymously and offend some: I really would like to see all the "unregistered guests" here registered or not... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I really would like to see all the "unregistered guests" here registered or not have the opportunity to "speak their mind" anonymously. I asked this a few months ago. hey, I don't mind people... |
Forum: Curriculum
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Candyland
![]() Don't forget to use your tractor to create art! Roll the tractor wheels into some paint and let them "zoom" across a sheet of paper or newspaper. Animals: make farm animals using child's... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() So, you've got your place just right for your class/group. List your top 5 toys that your kids (or you) just can't do without. Mine are: Blocks, Legos, Cars (Vehicles), dressup clothes &... |
Forum: Book Club - Reviews / Suggestions
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Candyland
![]() I think using the local library is the way to go. But, if you're trying to build up your own personal library...don't forget to check out KOHL's...they were (??) selling the Eric Carle books for... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Candyland
![]() so do you have a list of items needed? or do you provide everything or receive a certain amount of $ to purchase supplies? |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() awww; It seems to me that she's just wanting to make sure she's not missing out on anything. But, I like Kidkair's idea! |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() I think it's a cute idea, but I (as a parent) would have preferred it I received a note well in advance asking for a donation. The other ideas are nice...either purchase some gently used stuffed... |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() Have the parents always been this way with you? You said you've had the little boy since he was 9 months. Just curious. I'm with you...no-one should have to tolerate being treated like that. ... |
Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() My heart breaks for the kid's families. this is just oh, so sad. |
Forum: Daycare Menus, Breakfast, Lunch and Snack Ideas
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Candyland
![]() yum! If you change out the noodles for spaghetti noodles, you've got the makings for Chicken Spaghetti/Tetrazzini. MMmmmmm |
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
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Candyland
![]() That's fantastic!! And I'm super happy that you're going to teach your boys how to launder...which I think is very important for all kids to learn (and cook too!). :D Good for you! Just a... |