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Setting the Table!

The second thing I taught my kiddos, right after we learned ‘magic words,’ was how to set the table. I’ve put together a cute little tutorial that’s easy to follow along, and explains all the components. You’ll need a few things to get started, but rest assured the breakdown is so easy you’ll all be able to memorize everything! I’m hoping you enjoy the video, and please send me photos of your little setting the table. xx Mrs. P. 🍽🍴…
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To (Tie)-Dye For!

Hello! We tried this easy tie-dye project, and the results were fantastic! My kid is loving it, AND she will have a cute piece to remind us of this time together at home. #coronaclassof2020 ❤️ Step-by-Step Instructions: *Find an old garment you're willing to jazz-up! *Tie-off sections of the garment, and then place in bathtub. *Drizzle toilet bowl cleanser (with bleach) over garment and let sit for 1-2 hours. *Remove rubberbands and place garment in cold water wash. Tumble dry.…
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What’s for dinner?

If you're anything like me, just reading the title of this post gives you anxiety! The dreaded question that haunts the single and married, girlfriends and boyfriends, wives and husbands, hostesses and hosts, and moms and dads...it just haunts! I may have a little help for you that has completely transformed my dinner game and has alleviated the stress that comes with wondering 'WHAT'S FOR DINNER?' A little system I devised years ago (Mackenzie was 4, and Madison was 5)…
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I’m not a blogger, I’m an opinion leader! (Says Mrs. Gavidor!)

Hello to all that know me! For those who do not, I am Mrs. Parker. I'm a fifty-something hotshot from sunny California, and I specialize in etiquette. Yes, manners. Everything from handshakes to houseguests, I'm your lady! Over the past few years, as with any business, I've had to update, refresh, diagnose, and prescribe little changes and tweaks to stay current. I think I have come up with a basic formula (that I can add to!) to help carry me…
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Panda 

"Mrs. Parker, will you play Panda?🐼I know all the words!"(You KNOW we dance on the last day, right? SO GOOD!) That #dab though! @sycuantribalyouth I will miss all of you. Take care, think of me, and I shall appear! #abracadabra xo Mrs. P.  ​
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Participation is key!

True Story: I witnessed someone Snapchat HERSELF through an entire concert. (#notmykid, not her #friends)In the immortal words of @goffjess, "Just participate in your life!" You all know me...fun, silly, hip-hop, MANNERS! I'm all for a darling Snapchat here and there. That said, if you're spending all your time creating a digital story for others, why not surround yourself with the people you're creating the story for, and have real fun versus virtual fun? Now THAT'S a story! #thinkonthat  I…
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Dining and Dabbing 

Teaching the Chinese exchange students turned into a dance lesson. ❤️ Who says etiquette can't be fun? Truly-Mrs. Parker   
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