Old School Still Cool
Cynthia Kinnunen blogs about sharing stuff from your childhood with your kids
Normally, seeing things on your plate wobbling to and fro doesn’t send your pulse racing, unless it’s in fear of having to consume said wobbly food product. However, there’s one jiggly food-type thing that I used to adore as a child and my kids now go crazy for: put on your best Bill Cosby voice and give a hollah for JELL-O!
Now I know some parents give this the finger wag because, well, it’s made of nothing except food colouring and jiggly gelatin (and maybe a few other things but I’m not checking the ingredient list!). Really though, there’s something that’s just too much fun about a wiggly bowl of the colourful stuff when you’re a kid. My favourite colour/flavour is green/lime, by the way. Read more...
Old School Still Cool
Cynthia Kinnunen blogs about sharing stuff from your childhood with your kids
We were all snuggled up in front of the TV last Sunday morning for an hour and what should come on but The Littlest Hobo. Without cable, this and Coronation Street is about as edgy as Sunday morning television gets around our place.
But the kids were enchanted by this wandering dog that would latch on to people for a time and well, save their lives multiple times during the half hour. In this episode, a family was taking off on a six-month sailing adventure and had to leave their old dog behind. Hobo, of course, was watching and then stowed away (knowing they needed a dog on board for numerous rescues). He ended up saving the day after a wild, shipwrecked adventure and the kids couldn’t stop talking about him for the rest of the day. Read more...
easter
We asked our bloggers what their plans are this weekend
Are we all looking forward to big family get-togethers this weekend? Just as Easter Bunny tactics vary from house to house, so do the traditions and celebrations. We asked the Bunch crew about their holiday plans and traditions.
“Just the usual: Easter egg hunt in the backyard and a big Sunday dinner…” — Beth Blenz-Clucas
“Two words: Take-out. Last year after doing nothing at Easter except for an egg-hunt in our living room, I got all nostalgic for Easters past (I’m half German, so Easters are, like, a half-big deal to me). I called my sister and blurted out we would host Easter get togethers at our place, starting next year, from now on. (She’d already taken on hosting Christmas, so really the ball was in my court.) Read more...
Old School Still Cool
Cynthia Kinnunen blogs about sharing stuff from your childhood with your kids
He’s not Darth Vader, but he did oversee the recent construction of the Death Star. That’s my hubby I’m talking about. Actually, he prefers to go by Obi Wan, but that’s a story for another time.
Last weekend, on our way back from a few days up north, we stopped at my in-laws’ place and somehow, during our short visit, some of my husband’s old toys were unearthed in the basement. During those discoveries, the kids often pose questions like what the heck is that, Dad? or is that all it does? or my personal favourite, meh.
I am officially old now that my response to those comments is “Oh, you kids don’t have any idea how cool this stuff is! Back when I was a kid…” {ahem} Read more...
Old School Still Cool
Cynthia Kinnunen blogs about sharing stuff from your childhood with your kids
Although we were never able to venture too far from home (no trips abroad), some of my fondest memories growing up were travel-related. You know, good old road trips and whatnot.
I grew up in a northern Ontario town that was only a short hop over to the US border. We would spend many of our travel dollars (plug your ears, Canadians) in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. There were plenty of adventures, from throwing up on rides at Valleyfair amusement park near Minneapolis, to the wild (and might I say, slightly strange) world of Wisconsin Dells to all manner of museums and live shows. From the schmaltzy to the cultural, we didn’t shy away from any opportunity for fun.
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Old School Still Cool
Cynthia Kinnunen blogs about sharing stuff from your childhood with your kids
I know, I know, you’re trying to forget the holidays now that the “real world” catches back up with us and things like work and school and whatnot kick us in the January pants.
But indulge me just a moment, thinking back a little bit to the last few weeks. I didn’t get the chance to really reflect on some of the more poignant moments of the holidays, like traditions. You know, the serving of a particular food or the unpacking and placing of a special item on display. Often what can make the holidays feel comforting are these moments of familiarity.
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2 Tunes 2 Ways
Cynthina Kinnunen pinch hits for Beth Blenz-Clucas this week
I’ve found myself buried under so many things lately and I’m sure many of you understand how I feel. I sometimes wonder what I did with my time before I had children! When life gets busy, it can be difficult to set aside the must-dos and make some time for the things we really enjoy. Yet it’s such an important part of keeping life inspired and fun, things I definitely want to make sure my kids get to experience. Heck, I don’t want them to think life is entirely about chores and homework and eating their spinach.
So when Beth asked if I’d like to share a couple of songs for 2 Tunes 2 Ways this week, of course I responded with a resounding “yes” and then thought wow, I have so many things to do. How will I get this done? Read more...
