Mardi Gras in the Playroom. Hopefully there was no flashing. Emptying the dishwasher, what else would I find in the silverware holder? Ketchup packets, of course. Because the Barbie phone works best on a full charge. Ever been to a pizza place where they give the kids dough to play with and then they bake […]
New Orleans Getaway – Part II
Earlier this month, my husband attended a conference in New Orleans and I tagged along for a break from the homestead. So here’s the next part of the trip I want to share. There are some FABULOUS shops in New Orleans! Here are a few I thought were fun and interesting. Magazine Street My friend, […]
Five Ways to Save Money on Birthday Cards
Have you ever had greeting card sticker shock? I have, especially when buying them to go with birthday presents for little kids. So, here are some ways to save money on birthday cards. 1. Think inside the box! I picked up this box set of 30 birthday cards for $9.99 at Ross. That makes the cards […]
Simple (But Delicious) Artichoke Dip
Do you like artichokes? If so, this dip is definitely one you should try. Next time you are at the grocery store, pick up a can of Progresso actichoke hearts and you will find this recipe on the back. It’s REALLY good. And I like it when the recipe is at the store – because that’s […]
How to Change Your Home Location on Garmin – And Why You Should
If you have a Garmin (or navigation system in your vehicle) programmed with your home location and someone steals a combination of your keys, car, garage door opener and Garmin…well they can just head on over to your place! I am ALWAYS lost, but when I do know where I am, I mostly use my […]
Interview with an American Stay-At-Home-Mom in Palestine
So, I got this submission for a mom quote…and like the ethnocentric American I sometimes can be, I wrote her back and asked her what state she lived in. That’s when I learned that this mom is an American stay-at-home-mom to two small children living in Palestine. Intrigued, I asked if I could interview her […]
A Nice Thing to Do for the Bride and Groom
If you have any weddings to attend, here’s something nice you can do for the bride and the groom – write down the exact time they are pronounced man and wife. I’m not sure who taught me this, but I have been doing it for a while. We went to a wedding for our friend, […]
Why I Laughed All The Way Home From the Store
So, as usual, I am on the better-late-than-never plan. School had already started when I got around to doing a little back-to-school shopping for my daughter (6). Everything at the store was picked over, but I was happy that I didn’t have any lines to contend with. Actually, I was just happy to be out […]
The Bus Freaks Me Out
Do you guys put your kids on the bus? There’s a crazy pick up line at school, so I put my daughter on the bus last year. But instead of having her ride to our neighborhood, I had her ride to my friend’s neighborhood and I picked her up there. I’m sure that’s probably against […]
Thumb-Suckers and Nail-Biters and Germs, Oh My!
I’ve got a nail-biter, and I always worry about the germs she is putting in her mouth. I’ve talked with her about it, but it’s a habit. She doesn’t even know she’s doing it. I even told her if she would grow her nails out that I would take her to the nail salon. She […]
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-- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
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- "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