Posts by MangoMamma

I enjoy reading the one Allan edition as well.My dh and I were trying to read it with paperbacks and they kept falling apart. I love sinking into the huge volume. Right now I've finished the chapter of Tom Bombadil.

I just started reading LOTR. My dh and I bought a hardcover copy of the three books; one book that includes all of them. My 5 year old dd likes to read it before bed. We read it to her. She started falling asleep too soon so I started...

Do you mix it all and throw it in the oven? I'm pretty green when it comes to making casseroles? And why can't you use a wooden spoon or cast iron dutch oven? I'm curious.

What types of games are fun and good for kids around 5 years old. I thought I'd buy some games for my dd and her friend who comes over sometimes. We hs and so does her friend. I was going to say that I wanted something educational but...

I am going to a potluck and there is a child that can't eat gluten or dairy. Do you very resourceful and inventive mamas have any ideas?

I've really enjoyed reading these posts. My dd 5 years and 2 months is pretty introverted as well. She hates crowds and loud chaotic places. I always flip between believing that something is wrong with her or realizing that this is...

I was just about to start a thread about this topic myself. My dd is 5. She is very shy and reserved and anxious so she has a lot of trouble making friends. We've been on all sides of the exclusion thing. We HS. Two of her friends...

Do these ingredients apply to chili made with ground beef as well. My dd loves chili, but mine is always blah.

I hate pretend play but I do it because my 5 year old ldd oves it. I feel so guilty reading all these posts from people who say they enjoy it. Maybe I should just try harder and get into it. I had to laugh at your post...

She found one louse and many eggs.