Here is another guest post from my better half…this time on grilling pork tenderloin. This is a really affordable meat and everyone in my house likes it. Not sure why, but we call it “pork steak.” We call everything steak over here. We have picky eaters, so I guess we are always selling the kids […]

Grill Week: Shrimp on the Barbie
Like a little shrimp on the Barbie? Well fortunately for you, Grill Week continues here at TheMommyhood.com with another post from my husband… I’m new to grilling shellfish, but I stumbled upon a paste from my favorite grilling book, The Cook’s Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbeque that Heather really enjoys. What you’ll need: Garlic […]

Grill Week: Our Favorite Marinades
Grill Week must include a list of our favorite marinades. #1 on our list is Spiedies! We LOVE Lupo’s Spiedie Marinades. There’re actually sandwiches referred to as Spiedies. It is marinated grilled chicken cut up into skewer-size pieces and served on bread. There’s a whole series of Spiedie marinades and we like most of them. […]

Grill Week: Tuscan Steak
It’s Grill Week here at TheMommyhood.com and the griller in my house is…not me. So my husband has written about a few of our favorite grilled foods this week in anticipation of the ultimate grilling holiday – the Fourth of July. (Thanks, Bert). This first one is a total rock star in our house. The kids love […]

Grill Week: Our Favorite Grilling Book
We got this grilling book from our friend’s Rick and Rebecca a couple of years ago and we use it a lot. (Thanks for the great book, Friends!) The Cooks Illustrated Guide to Grilling and Barbecue is a fantastic reference guide for anyone who likes to grill. We totally recommend it. And when I say […]

Grill Week: Men, Thrills and Grills
If you are looking for a gift idea for the griller in your life, consider The Big Green Egg. We are kicking off Grill Week here at TheMommyhood.com and my husband is guest posting and started with what is basically an ode to his grill. What can I say? He’s a man. Gas v. Charcoal […]
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- “Mama, I yawned and sauce came out!” (vomit)
– Sydney (3) Maryville, TN
- My husband has my babies all by himself this week. When I was leaving town today, I asked Walker if he thought they would be ok . He said, "Of course, Mama. You left us food and I have a light saber."
-- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
- "You are really annoying, and it is NOT opposite day."
-- Bryce (6) to Reed (8) Eagain, MN
- "Mom: Do you think you can be good at school the rest of the week – it’s only two more days…
Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.”
– Ethan (6) Milwaukee, MI

- "No you cannot sit on brother's face. No sitting on faces!" -- Ravyn, Ramallah, Palastine
- “Sweetheart, please don't throw yogurt at kitty.” Like saying this would actually STOP her... - Anissa, Chicago, IL
- "Get your fingers out of your nose and START EATING!" -Me, Knoxville, TN
- “We don’t tie up our friends – even if they’re part of the game.” - Jackie, St. Louis, MO
