Sometimes my kids (4 and 6) protest when it’s time to leave the mall. Since I occasionally need to go to the mall when they are with me, I have come up with two exit strategies that help me get out with less hassle. Strategy #1 – Cookie Monsters I buy them each a cookie, […]
The Crabby Cook Cookbook Winner
And the winner of the Sisters of the Skillet Crabby Cook cookbook giveaway is… Krissy L. Congratulations, Sister!
Display Keepsakes with Style
Looking for a great way to display your child’s keepsakes? Consider this idea I saw at my friend Rachel’s house. She found an inexpensive garden accessory at HomeGoods, spray-painted it navy blue and hung it on the wall. She and her kids use it to display art and other keepsakes by attaching them with clothes […]
The Getaway to New Orleans – Part I
Thought I would share some pictures I took on our trip (sans children!) to New Orleans.
Motherhood Moment: Spy Club
A sign up sheet appeared outside my six year old’s door. (Note the pen holder). When I was confused, she clarified. I’m told there will be classes.
Sisters of the Skillet Cookbook Giveaway
Two amazing cooks – Mary Constantine, Food Writer for the Knoxville News-Sentinel and Jennifer, the Midday Host for Knoxville’s B97.5 have joined forces to share their love of all things food and cooking as the Sisters of the Skillet. One of the things the Sisters of the Skillet provides is a newsletter with recipes and […]
“Charlie Did What?!”
The morning birds were just starting to chirp about the worms. Bert had gone into to work early and the kids were still sleeping (or so I thought). It’s summer so I wasn’t in a hurry to get up. I was just sort of resting when the phone rang. Me: “Hello?” Brother in law who […]
A Great Thermos
We’ve had a Thermos brand drink holder for about a year now, and I thought I would mention it to you guys since school starts back up in a couple of weeks and you guys might be in the market for one. Here’s why I like it. At night when I empty out the lunch […]
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Winners
I randomly selected five winners for the Blue Bunny ice cream giveaway. Here they are, along with their favorite ice cream flavors! Sierra – Moosetracks Angela F. – Extreme Moosetracks Jeanne – Neapolitan Sheila K – Cherry Vanilla Amy – Cookies and Cream Congratulations, Ladies, I hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for […]
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-- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
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-- 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