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Some Recent Funny Quotes From Your House and Mine
I love the things kids say. And we moms come up with a few zingers now and then, too. Here are some recent funnies for your entertainment. Kid Quotes “Mommy, I changed my mind on a gift that I want. Can you please text Santa?” Alston (4) Atlanta, GA (Whispered) “Get on my shoulders…and don’t […]
Motion-Sensor Light Switch in the Playroom
I found the coolest thing while working on our home energy project with The Home Depot – a light switch that turns off automatically. This is genius, People! We got one ($39) and the hubs installed it in the playroom. Why there? Because that is the one place the kids ALWAYS leave the light on. […]
Invisible Until the Christmas Tide
There are a few articles floating around that have me thinking about people in need. If you haven’t yet seen them, read these two: - Boy Asking For Food - Anonymous Donors Pay for Kmart Layaways I’m in a warm house, with my healthy family, and we are surrounded by all our many belongings. […]
7 Holiday Crafts You Can Do With Kids
The kids are getting ready to be out of school. There might be time for a craft or two. Here are some cute holiday crafts that will not only give your little ones something to do, but any of these would make great last-minute gifts. A tutorial for each can be found by clicking the […]
How to Have a Worry-Free Christmas Eve
This is the year! (I totally hear Oprah when I say that to myself). I am finally going to get it together, Friends. I am not building anything or doing any after-the-kids-are-in-bed projects this year. EVERYTHING will be done in advance so I can relax and enjoy it. I don’t know if any of this […]
Saving Money On American Girl Doll Accessories
Got a great tip from a mom I was talking to at Girl Scouts the other day. She said instead of buying clothes and accessories directly from the American Girl Doll company, to buy doll clothes and accessories from Target’s line of 18″ dolls Apparently, a friend of hers had a daughter who wanted an […]
I am a Turd of a Mother
You will find no evidence of supermom over here, bad decisions and sprained ankles abound. I take comfort in the fact that my kids will forget most of my mothering mistakes. And whatever is remembered is a gift for some future therapist session. Tell me about your mother… But, I am feeling super extra crappy […]
A Message From Santa
Are you guys familiar with the Portable North Pole? It is a free service that sends your kids a custom video message from Santa.This is the third year we have done it, and my kids really enjoy it. You upload a couple of pictures and put in a few basic details and that’s it! I […]
“Hey, Mom! Double-Bounce Me!”
Alright, I caved. Getting into the trampoline, I started to chase my kids around in circles making them scream and run. “Double-bounce me and make me fall down,” my seven year old said. “Pleeeease!” she begged. Cool mom that I wanna be, I double bounced her and made her fall. Only she landed funny and […]
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- “Sweetheart, please don't throw yogurt at kitty.” Like saying this would actually STOP her... - Anissa, Chicago, IL
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– Sydney (3) Maryville, TN
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-- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
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Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.”
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