My kids gave the pink wig from their dress-up bin a trim. Then Molly (6) decided to attach pieces of it to four-year-old Charlie’s head. With tape. So, what started out as a wig ended up as…hair extensions? Note to self: hide the scissors!
The YMCA Flash Mob in My Mind
I have a love/hate relationship with the gym. Hate to go/love it when it’s over. Maybe one day that will change. Oh, who am I kidding? Pass the chocolate-covered potato chips and let me tell you what went down at the gym the other day. When I got to the gym, I circled the lot looking […]
Tip for Keeping a Cast Dry During Bathtime
One of my son’s school friends recently broke his foot (poor fella). A couple of the moms were taliking about it when one shared this tip for keeping the cast dry when bathing. Tip: To help keep a cast dry during bathtime, use Glad Press’n Seal to cover the entire cast, overlapping onto the skin. Thanks for the […]
Father’s Day Gift Idea #3 + Free Printable
Another affordable and memorable Father’s Day gift idea is to interview your child about their father and record their comments on paper. If your child is in school or preschool, at some point they may have come home with a list of questions and answers about mom or dad. And if they have – you know […]
Father’s Day Gift Idea #2
I don’t know about you, but Father’s Day gift giving is always a bit of a challenge for me. So this year I am taking my cue from the giftee. One year when it was Mother’s Day, money was tight so I suggested a homemade gift. I was expecting artwork from the kids, but what […]
Father’s Day Gift Idea #1
Did I ever mention I lived in Bangkok? (Yeah, that’s me on the right with the Amy Grant hairdo). Well, I did, back in my globe-trotting days. I worked for a company called Novartis for a summer as an intern. And one day while I was desperately looking for Fruit Loops getting healthy groceries, I found […]
$1 Movies for Kids – Regal’s Summer Movie Express
Regal Cinemas is offering second-run movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. this summer. The cost is $1 per person and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Will Rogers Institute. This is a first-come first-served situation, so for me that means striking the balance between getting there early enough to get […]
Cleaning Products Giveaway Winner
And the winner of the cleaning products giveaway is…. Commenter #1 – Jennifer P! Congratulations, sister!
Very Hungry Caterpillar Cupcakes
My son loves the Very Hungry Caterpillar, so I used that as inspiration for his birthday cupcakes this year. I’m not much of a baker, so I needed something pretty easy to make. This was doable. I used this gel food coloring I purchased at Michael’s and it worked really well. The colors were very vivid when added to butter […]
Inexpensive Party Favors
Ever buy party favors only to experience supreme sticker shock? I have. Going to the dollar store helps, but I try to avoid contributing to the bevy of useless plastic toys that roll around the floorboard of my car only to make their grand exit at the most inopportune time. So, here’s one way to make party favors that […]
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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
- "You are really annoying, and it is NOT opposite day."
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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