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Staff Blog:
The Wonder Times

Wondertime staffers dive into the simple acts and pleasures that accompany raising a family. With several contributing writers, the Wonder Times Blog is sure to touch upon all bases and cover all backgrounds and viewpoints. So, come back often, and enjoy this literary tour of parenting.

The Wonder Times

November 18, 2008

Hand-Me-Down Heaven

I know for some there's a stigma associated with taking hand-me-downs. As far as I'm concerned, as long as the article of clothing is cute and in good condition, it belongs on my kid's back. But the issue can be fraught, as Baumgardner points out in her thoughtful piece. I grew up with less than many of my friends; I know how it feels to not have the Swatch watches and Guess jean jackets everyone else has.

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November 17, 2008

The source of my pride is the lunch box our little construction worker is sitting on. That lunch box, adorned on all sides with dozens of stickers, has won me more compliments than anything else I've ever owned, which either tells you something about the sorts of things I own or how cool this lunch box is.

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October 31, 2008

Halloween Today Show

Drawing on ideas from our October issues, I talked about how you can assemble creative costumes from stuff you have at home instead of spending the day shopping for a store-bought costume (and spending $30!)

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October 31, 2008

Halloween Today Show

October 13, 2008

Letters We Love

September 15, 2008

August 12, 2008

Summer Reunions

Littlest Volunteer Winner's Amazing Act of Kindness

The Tweekie Defense