How to have a Ninjago party

 
You wouldn't be clicking on this post if you didn't already know that Star Wars Lego is wayyyy second-quarter 2011 and the ninja Lego who practice a precise and ancient plastic craft called Spinjitsu are totally au courant kiddie toy. If you haven't heard the name "Ninjago" 400 times in the last day-and-a-half, then I commend you on your finely honed parental ignoring skills or you can expect it to come in 3...2...

There was no contest what the theme of this year's birthday party would be. Or there wasn't after we decided Lil E's party would once again be held at his Tae Kwon Do studio, and after I (apparently ignorantly) suggested we somehow weave together Star Wars battles and martial arts to make some kind of killer intergalactic seventh birthday celebration.

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I call this one "I get by with a little help from iCarly"

Sorry, Beatles. No, really. I am. I know my kid will one day hammer out "Imagine" on the recorder and we'll be good again. Until then, there is only this conflagration. At least it's neatly printed?

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New favorite places: City Provisions

I've been meaning to stop in for ages, and last weekend, in between errands and a manicure and lady-talk with another single mama friend, I finally made it to City Provisions Deli. 

It sits on Wilson at Ravenswood, very close to where I once devoured fried ice cream in the dark booths of Zephyr, in a space that is open and airy and full of light. There are big, heavy stripped down tables, counter service and plenty of smiley, knowledgeable staffers to deliver your food, tidy up after you and ask if you are having a wonderful day. 

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