http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:28:54 -0700 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:53:03 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d18-Top-excuses-for-leaving-work-early?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner sourceYou need to finish your Christmas shopping, and you can't take the kids with you because they are old enough to notice what you're buying.  You still haven't bought a Christmas gift for your wife, but if you get home late, she'll find out ... Christmas Holiday Gifts Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:53:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d18-Top-excuses-for-leaving-work-early?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d17-Last-minute-gift-for-teachers-and-coworkers?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner sourceIt happens to everyone.  You receive an unexpected gift from a co-worker.  Now, you want to return the gesture, but you have very little time to come up with something.  What to do?I know it seems impersonal, but a gift... Christmas Holiday Gifts Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:17:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d17-Last-minute-gift-for-teachers-and-coworkers?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d15-Homemade-holiday-treats--mug-of-joy?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner sourceIf you don't have time or inclination for baking holiday treats this year, and you don't relish the idea of gluey, foamy, cotton-bally crafting, don't worry.  You can still create a cute yet inexpensive gift for your kids' t... Christmas Holiday Gifts Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:22:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d15-Homemade-holiday-treats--mug-of-joy?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d10-Holiday-craft-fairs?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner sourceWant to multitask this weekend?  Do you want to avoid the crowds at the mall, do some Christmas shopping, and spend time with your little ones while simultaneously supporting a great organization?Consider taking your kids to a holiday craf... Local Children's Activities Christmas Holiday Gifts Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:45:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d10-Holiday-craft-fairs?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d9-Protecting-your-kids-during-home-restoration?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Keep kids away from insulation.Here in the Houston area, many families are still working to repair their homes from the damage caused by Hurricane Ike.  Unfortunately, this restoration process can be very dangerous for small children, especially... Safety Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:17:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d9-Protecting-your-kids-during-home-restoration?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Homemade-holiday-treats--white-chocolate-pretzels?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner sourceAre you still looking for the perfect gift for your chidren's teachers?  Almost without exception, teachers love chocolate.  White chocolate covered pretzels are easy to make and taste great!  White Chocolate Cover... Christmas Holiday Gifts Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:19:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Homemade-holiday-treats--white-chocolate-pretzels?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d3-Make-money-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner source Are you feeling strapped for cash this holiday season?  Maybe you are looking for ways to earn a bit more money for a few more gifts.  Why not try a garage sale?  You probably will not make enough for all of your ... Christmas Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:10:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d3-Make-money-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d1-Great-ways-your-kids-can-help-to-deck-the-halls?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner source At least until they become teenagers (and secretly even after), kids love to help with projects around the house.  When I was little, I would wait breathlessly for my dad to ask me to get him a wrench or a screwdriver, and then I wou... Christmas Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:48:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m12d1-Great-ways-your-kids-can-help-to-deck-the-halls?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m11d29-Homemade-holiday-treats--mini-zucchini-breat?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner source  Ordinarily, I would agree with my husband that zucchini is one of the yuckiest of all veggies; however, bake it into a sweet bread, and it transforms from yucky to yummy with no trace of its former sliminess. I love zucchini bread. ... Christmas Budget Living Holiday Gifts Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:43:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m11d29-Homemade-holiday-treats--mini-zucchini-breat?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m11d26-Cleaning-out-the-closet-clutter?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner  Are you afraid to open the closet door, for fear of what might come tumbling out? Are you sure that something you once liked is in there, somewhere, struggling for air beneath the piles and piles of gift bags, old coats, blankets, holiday ... Budget Living Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:56:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m11d26-Cleaning-out-the-closet-clutter?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m11d25-Have-fun-and-give-thanks?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner sourceTurkey in the oven, pies cooling on the counter top, the parade on T.V, and wearing flannel pajamas shamelessly until afternoon - these are what I wanted for Thanksgiving this year, and I wanted them in my newly repaired house without a broken ... Local Children's Activities Thanksgiving Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:13:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m11d25-Have-fun-and-give-thanks?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m11d24-Amazing-bargain-entertainment--Childrens-Museum-of-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner John P. McGovern Kid's Hall, sourceYour kids will love the Children's Museum, and so will your budget! Entry is only $5.00 per person over the age of 2. This one fee gains you access to all the exhibits and games. Here are our favorite... Local Children's Activities Budget Living Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:06:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1715-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2008m11d24-Amazing-bargain-entertainment--Childrens-Museum-of-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner