NYC sign with a message I try to remember
by Wendy
I love that movie What About Bob with the great Bill Murray. His neurotic character won’t stop pestering his psychiatrist (Richard Dreyfuss) – even during summer holidays. So the doctor prescribes the advice “take a vacation from your problems” in an attempt to get Bob to put the worries and anxiety on hold until summer is over. While Bob had trouble following this advice, I’ve found it can truly work wonders. Continue reading
by Sunny and April
What a treat to be able to experience a Broadway show at any age, but particularly the phenomenally popular The Lion King as a 5 or 9 year old. We thought it would be fun to interview MJ, age 5, and J, age 9, after the show.
by April
Even with a light saber, would Mickey Mouse stand a chance against Batman?
As I’ve posted before, whether you are traveling by plane or by car, it always pays to prepare for down time when traveling with kids. When you’ve exhausted the classic games and songs, here a few more fun (and free!) ideas for keeping everyone entertained on road trip – no extra packing required!
This is a post dedicated to things we love. Clothes, food, travel destinations – any items or places the three sisters of Looks and Leaps agree are consistently fantastic. We’ve started with a few items that get a definite thumbs up, and we’ll post here regularly with updates so check back for more thoughts on things Looks and Leaps LOVE.
I don’t know what the weather is like where you live but for me and my sisters the past few weeks have been a bit messy. Lots of snow followed by sub zero temperatures, ice, sleet, and then rain has made going about daily routines a challenge to say the least and it’s altered the wardrobe quite a bit. A dress with tights with cute heels to work? Not happening. Skinny jeans with flats on the weekend? Not unless you want to loose toes to frostbite. So which items came to the rescue for form, function, and style in this brutal winter weather? Here are a few MVPs:
No Promise No Bake Cookies
by Sunny
Every year I set out to make a batch of no-bake cookies for my father-in-law. These are his all-time favorite cookie, and I make sure to have a full container of perfect confections ready when I see him for the holidays. However, obtaining that full container of perfection is not always easy. Having the consistency and temperature just right is the key for getting the cookies to set properly. Over the years I have had many batches go awry, from cookies that remain a gloppy mess to cookies that crumble to pieces before they reach your mouth. Now, I am not promising that my recipe will work for you (it’s definitely not fool-proof for me), but hopefully these tips and tricks will help you produce a kitchen chock-full of chocolate no-bakes!
I have adapted this recipe from several different ones that I have found. No matter what, I always start with fresh ingredients. I never use an already opened jar of peanut butter from my pantry or the cocoa powder left over from a previous project. I think fresh, just-bought ingredients tend to work the best and are the key to success.
by April
It’s a stretch to call this a recipe but it’s a formula I’ve stumbled upon that is worth sharing. The Half Cup Smoothie is a quick and easy breakfast or snack that even the kids can prepare (if you trust them with the blender!). It has everything I look for when adding something new to the household menu; it’s easy and quick to prepare, uses pantry and fridge staples I always have on hand, and needs minimal utensils so clean up is fast. And most of all it tastes great. All you need is a blender, a few ingredients, and a half cup.
Whether you are traveling by plane or by car, it always pays to prepare for down time when traveling with kids. We all know apps and video games can be handy entertainment in these situations, but if you are looking for some alternatives, here are some fun ideas to keep the kids (and you!) entertained during a drive or a long layover.
by Wendy
I’m not really a fan of January resolutions, but think there is some value in looking back on the highlights of a previous year and thinking ahead to life in the next 12 months. What do I want to maintain? What do I want to change?