Spaghetti on the Wall
Monsters Under The Bed
I'm hoping that introducing Joss to stories about friendly monsters hiding under beds is not a terrible idea.
What Two Penguins Taught Me About Friendship
"Ping and Pong Are Best Friends (Mostly)" by Tim Hopgood is a tale of friendship, jealousy, and personal value.
Housing Woes and Resolutions
An unexpected letter from our landlords ended up teaching me a lot about landlord-tenant rights.
Warm Drinks for Cold Season
Whether you're feeling sniffly, fatigued, or just need the comfort of a warm mug in your hands, here are four all-natural recipes to try.
When Your Kid Needs a Hug
Hurt feelings may be a part of life, but that doesn't make it easy.
Four Kids' Shows for Five A.M.
Sometimes when your child wakes up early, Netflix is necessary.
Fingers, Three Ways
If you're squeamish, you may want to look away from these "finger food" recipes!
Feeling Invisible in Middle School?
There's a book for that.
Trying to Scare Myself with Children's Lit
I've largely avoided the horror genre for most of my life, including as a child. Here's my attempt to remedy that.
A Case for "Supernatural"
An interview with Rebecca McWilliams, Teen Library Associate at the Hardesty Library, about the library's upcoming "Supernatural"-themed Murder Mystery event.
My New Favorite Thing
My first experience with Shipt, a grocery delivery service that just partnered with Reasors, was wonderful.
Corn-Maze-Ing
An interview with Margaret Snow of Oklahoma Heritage Farm about the ins (and hopefully outs!) of corn mazes.
Great British Baking...With Kids
There's nothing like trying one of the Great British Baking Show's infamous technical challenges with the help of a two year old.
Literary Namesakes
An argument in favor of "Joss"
Turkish Delight for Narnia Night
My adventure making Turkish Delight!
Kindness in Kids' Books
Spoiler-filled summaries of five children's books about kindness and friendship.
Teaching Manners with Amazon Prime
A short review of six "manners" books, both classic and modern.
Welcome to Spaghetti on the Wall!
Adventures in baking, crafting, reading and exploring Tulsa with a two-year-old.
Spaghetti on the Wall
About This Blog
Tara Rittler is the web & social media editor at TulsaKids Magazine. The name "Spaghetti on the Wall" is meant to reflect Tara's approach to life, parenting, and this blog: a kind of "see what sticks and try not to stress out" mentality. "Spaghetti on the Wall" will chronicle the adventures of raising her son, with an emphasis on baking, crafting and exploring Tulsa.
Follow Tara on Instagram: @peppermint_squeak
