Busy Mama
Each Sunday, Olympian reporter Lisa Pemberton will write about the everyday challenges and rewards of raising three children.
Post a comment or send her an e-mail at lpemberton@theolympian.com.
LIVING COLUMNS
Stretch budget as end of 2012 nears
I love a good bargain. Thanks to reused materials, hot-glue-gun skills and creativity, we only spent about $10 a kid on Halloween costumes. We probably could have gotten by cheaper, but our 5-year-old insisted that he needed a new plastic ax to spiff up last year’s knight costume.
From art to zoos, there’s still plenty to do this summer
Here’s an A-Z list of activities to try during the next six weeks before the kids head back to school:
Find adventures nearby during kids' spring break
Spring break is just around the corner for South Sound schools. And even if your family isn't heading to a tropical destination, that doesn't mean your week can't be filled with adventure.
Tied to her apron strings? Not exactly
You know how some kids carry around a special blanket or a stuffed toy to give them a feeling of extra security?
6-week parenting class targets overindulgence
The Child Care Action Council is offering a six-week parenting class based on the book "How Much Is Enough: Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise Likable, Responsible and Respectful Children" by Jean Illsley Clarke.
Weather no excuse to be inactive
OK, no matter what Punxsutawney Phil forecast on Wednesday, spring is still six weeks away. And with that wacky wintery weather system known as La Niña, who knows how long it will be until our backyards no longer resemble peat bogs.
Thrill, guilt, empowerment of a job
I began this column in September 2008, shortly after leaving my full-time reporting job at The Olympian to spend more time with my three children.
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