Did you have a pile of old cell phones or other gadgets you don’t want or need anymore? I tend to let my kids play with them which means they end up in the Bermuda Triangle playroom – all that’s left are the cords. I have 8 zillion charging cords, and of course I am […]
Funny Kid Quotes: From Vomit Sauce to Thousand Island Music
Here are the latest greatest funnies from your house and mine. Hope you laugh as much as I did putting it together. Happy Wednesday, Friends! “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 […]
Organization: Getting Control Over Your House
Could you use a little help getting control of the clutter and creating systems that work for you? If so, this resource may help. Organizing expert Karen Sprinkle of Organize it Data, Time and Space discovered her passion for organizing when she and her husband and three children lived in a 1400 square-foot home. (I…would be […]
Tooth Fairy Tales: Knocked Out
My friend saved this note that her daughter wrote to the tooth fairy a while back. Hats off to you, Susan, for being able locate it! I have GOT to get more organized with our keepsakes, but I digress. Anyway, Susan did mention to me that she was wished she had dated it, so don’t forget […]
Famous Footwear Giveaway Winners
The winners of the famous footwear giveaway are…drumroll, please… Jenni B. and Paula S. Congratulations, Ladies! Thanks again to Famous Footwear for providing the free shoes.
How to Clean Your Electronic Gadgets
Here are some great tips from Digitwirl on how (and how often) to clean your electronic gadgets.
A Gift Idea for the Baker in Your Life
I got this kitchen aid mixer attachment with a spatula feature as a gift and I love it. I don’t even bake that often, but I think it’s cool. And it totally works, so file this one away for a potential mother’s day, birthday or holiday gift if the baker in your life has a […]
Giveaway: Win a $100 Gift Card to Kohl’s!
The weather is changing. If your wardrobe needs a little pick-me-up – it’s Kohl’s to the rescue! YOU could win a $100 gift card from Kohl’s via TheMommyhood.com! Kohl’s is working with three well-known Olympic athletes: Dara Torres (swimming), Mia Hamm (soccer) and Lindsey Vonn (skiing). These women know how to haul it – and […]
Adventures in Kohl’s Shopping
Normally when I have disposable income, I spend it on the kids. But when a $100 gift card to Kohl’s came my way, I decided to make a little investment in myself. The timing couldn’t have been better; my wardrobe was looking a little sad. So, I dropped the kids off at school and went […]
Easter Eggs
The kids (who are very excited) found this nest with eggs in it on our front door wreath. I guess they are Easter Eggs… Happy Easter, Friends!
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- "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
- “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

- My husband: “Charlie, lay down here next to me so we can talk.” Charlie lays down nose-to-nose with him, pinches his nose and says, “I do this so I can’t smell your breath.” -- Charlie (4)
- “Once upon a time, at the healthy Mexican restaurant…” -- Charlie (3)
- “Mommy, you gotta lotta grass in your nose.” -- Molly (2)
- One of the mother’s day out teachers was stroking Charlie’s hair at nap time when he said, “My Daddy, he like it.” -- Charlie (2)
- “My dolly wants some M&Ms for a snack." -- Charlie (2)
- “I would like a snack of mayonnaise.” -- Charlie (3)








