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A Simply Ripe Alternative to Banana Bread

One of my favorite TV shows to watch (and rewatch, and play in the background) is the Great British Baking Show. It is so pleasant and peaceful and inspiring, and totally makes me want to bake all the things.
Julian likes to watch it too - he loves it when the hosts say "Bake!" and he imitates them. He definitely knows that the KitchenAid in our kitchen does the "mix-a mix-a" a la Daniel Tiger.

Whenever I can, I try and bake with Julian - even better if it is something that is easy and straightforward to do. He loves to push his learning tower that he got for Christmas from Mel's parents over to the counter and say "My turn!"

Parenting: Changed Thoughts About Elf on a Shelf

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Hear me out. I'm going to be blunt and controversial here: I really do not Elf on a Shelf.

At least I used to.

The concept behind it is hard for me to grasp  - this Elf shows up all of a sudden in the house right around the Christmas season, only to report on children's naughty or nice behavior back to Santa?