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Family Activity Idea: Snowflake Making Competition

Turn a classic winter craft into a friendly family competition.

This Week on the SavvyBlog

A blow to the Mom Wars and mom shaming, thoughts on doing our kids’ homework for them, a beautifully simple father-son conversation, being more productive and fried chicken. That’s what caught our attention this week.

What We’re Talking About This Week

Cooking with kids, a speech that brought us to tears, the myth (and magic) of quality time, Stevie Wonder, and top awards for great writing. That’s what we’re talking about this week.

What We’re Talking About This Week

Why we’ll be trying to read more this fall, a celebrity mom site we love, detecting concussions and why dads are the best—that’s what we’re talking about at the office this week.

A Make-Ahead Mexican Fiesta Perfect for Weeknights

A Mexican-themed make-ahead dinner menu made for weeknights, plus a recipe for Mexican corn salad, esquites.

What We’re Talking About This Week at HQ

Summer sports, surprising new products from Nike and lululemon, summer shortcuts we’re embracing and an Instagram takeover. That’s what got us talking this week.

Can Leslie Give Up Books? We Take the Kobo 7 Day Challenge

Kobo gave Leslie a challenge: give up printed books for one week. Find out how she did with the Kobo 7 Day Challenge.

What Caught Our Attention This Week

Kids and screen time, a dead-easy summer activity for families, moms helping other moms, what to say when your kid embarrasses you and some exciting news for two of our own. That’s what we’re talking about this week.

What Got Us Talking This Week

Boston’s bright idea, risky play for kids, big breakfast changes, ticks and the ultimate packing list. That’s what we’re talking about this week.