Cup of Joe
Your weekly dose of strange parenting news, trends, and polls
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01/23/13The best board game everMost people have a favorite board game that they remember from childhood. In my family, the game that saw the most action was Candy Land... |
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01/16/13Flu survival guideWith flu season in full swing, my inner germaphobe is starting to surface. Of course, many consider the term "germaphobe" to mean having an irrational fear of germs (which I do not have). I believe my concerns are completely justified... |
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01/09/13The old toys are always the bestThe holidays have come and gone and they’ve left a bunch of new toys in the homes of many families across the midstate, including my parents’ home. My sister has new video games, board games, dolls and toy cars. Surely, she and other kids are still enjoying their new gifts and gadgets, right? |
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01/02/13A glimpse into the futureIt's not often you get a chance to catch a glimpse into your life in the future, but as my wife and I went on an expedition to find the best after-Christmas deals earlier this week, I’m pretty sure I got a peek into what the future holds for me... |
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12/26/12Joe's favorite blogCup of Joe blogger Joe Barry is taking a much-deserved break this week, so rather than his usual blog, we asked him which blogs he enjoys reading... |
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12/19/12In search of Squishes"I think they're called Squishes and kids wear them on their feet." This was the description I set out with this past Monday, as I commenced in my annual tradition of Christmas shopping the week before Christmas with all of the other people who waited until the last minute... |
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12/12/12Santa has a lap full of furWhile I know it was Santa’s job to have kids sit on his lap, a new trend is sweeping Central Pa. that has me feeling a little sorry for Santa: pet photos... |
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12/05/12Hooked on Christmas musicIn years past, I could never really get into Christmas tunes once they began surfacing on the radio following Thanksgiving... |
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11/28/12What does your parking spot say about you?Although I had no desire to venture out into the Black Friday shopping madness this past week, I was tempted to hitch a ride along to simply watch as vehicles piled their way into overfilled parking lots... |
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11/21/12Much to be thankful forBoth on my side and my wife's side of the family, we are fortunate to have relatives who understand the new predicament that we now face with married life: at whose home we will be digging into the turkey this year? |
