Remember this classic? Jingle bells, Batman smells, Robin laid an egg…bat-mobile lost a while and the joker got away! Okay, enough of that. Here’s a little holiday jingle in a drawing from my dear friend, Heather. Merry Merry, Friends!
The Teacher’s Gift
Today, I had planned to write (once again) about affordable teachers gifts, but Friday’s tragedy has changed how I feel about that. Who spends as much (or more) time with our kids as we do? Teachers. Every school day, we give our precious children to teachers who care for them and help them grow. Not […]
Egg Nogg Streusel Coffee Cake
Looking for a new holiday recipe? My sister made this and liked it. She thought I might want to share it, so she took a picture of it with some ornaments. (That’s a sister of a blogger for ya!) Thanks, Amy! Egg Nogg Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe Streusel Topping 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon […]
Win a $25 Gift Card to Online Toy Store Imagination Forest
Anyone in the market for toys? We’re giving away a 25$ gift card to online toy store Imagination Forest. If I had a gift card to Imagination Forest, I would use it toward…a Plasmacar! What’s a Plasmacar? It’s a ride on toy for kids (or adults!) that can be used indoors and out. You wiggle […]
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Tips for Getting Ready for Christmas (Here’s What I am Doing)
Are you a last-minute person? I tend to be when it comes to Christmas. I have a long history of wrapping or building things into the wee hours the night before. So last year, I decided to give myself a false deadline. Last year, it helped. But I didn’t really stick to it. This year, I […]
What I Wish I’d Known: Angie’s Perspective
Angie’s Perspective Being a mom is, by far, the absolute best job I have ever had. But, as the mother of a now two-year-old, I can look back and say “I wish I had known” about several things. Babies are Really Expensive. It’s not a secret that having a baby is an expensive endeavor. But, I don’t […]
One Little Mailbox Giveaway Winner
Congratulations, Angie! You won the One Little Mailbox Giveaway! Many thanks to our mompreneur friends at Treasured Passages for this opportunity!
Book Reviews: Shout Outs and Thank Yous!
As you know, I have a book out. It’s new, so I am working hard to spread the word. To that end, some fantastic blog friends have read and reviewed the book. I am unbelievably grateful to these great ladies for taking the time to read my book and share their thoughts about it. So, […]
The Barbie House: Holiday Barbie Splits Her Pants
If you have ever laughed at the way you found your kids toys, let me welcome you to The Barbie® House! Funny mom Shannon Doyle, has captured photos of the adventures that take place in her daughter’s doll house and captioned them with humor that will make you laugh out loud. Here’s one everyone can […]
A Great Holiday Treat Bag Idea
If you have ever been assigned to provide treat bags for your child’s class you know it can be a challenge to accomplish without breaking the bank or just filling them with candy and plastic junk from the dollar store. One way to avoid that is to give a packet hot chocolate along with a […]
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Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.”
– Ethan (6) Milwaukee, MI