An oldie but a goodie. I made this last weekend and my guests were like sharks diving in for large hunks of it with Ritz crackers. It’s delicious and easy. And by the time I got my camera to take a picture it looked like this. Need I say more? Here’s how you make it: […]
Ice Cream Dessert Recipe
Looking for a refreshing summer dessert? Well, TheMommyhood.com has one for you. Ice Cream Dessert is super easy and crazy good. People who normally just ask for a small portion come back for seconds. I highly recommend it, because not only is it tasty, it’s easy to make! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown […]
Mom Tips for the Pool
It’s that time of year again – time to long for my worst pre-baby fat day put on a bathing suit and schlep the kids to the pool. We are only a week into summer, but I have already seen or thought of a few things that could be helpful. Simple Pool Toys -You can’t beat […]
Here’s How That Free Notepad Turned Out
I only showed you the proof before, but I thought you might want to see what the finished gift looked like. This is the notepad I got for free (well, actually I paid $4.59 for shipping). But it turned out GREAT if I do say so myself. And, more importantly, she loved it. A winner! I […]
Gift for Teacher Having a Baby
If you need a gift for a teacher who is having a baby, consider this fabulous idea from my friend, Shayna. She had all the kids in my daughter’s class draw pictures of the baby and guess the gender and suggest a name in a drawing. Then she compiled the drawings in a baby book […]
Cleaning Products Giveaway
Um, it’s pretty hot in Knoxville – like stay inside hot. And, if you are going to be inside you might be compelled to deal with those dishes in the sink or catch up on a little laundry. So, how about a few new products to try while you are at it? I got these P&G items as swag when I […]
Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli
Let me just start with…your welcome. Next time you get a hankering for (Americanized) Chinese food, make this. It might seem complicated, but once you have made it one time you won’t think so. And you will know what you get at the end of it, so you will be motivated to make it again […]
Hub Cap Wall Art
On a family trip to Dollywood yesterday, I spotted these hub caps on the wall at a 1950s-inspired attraction called the Rockn’ Roadway. I thought the hub caps made really cool wall art and would be neat in a little boy’s bedroom.
What Would Be Lost if YOUR Computer Crashed?
I know you are busy, there’s always something going on. But if you care about your photos and documents, you need to stop and pursue multiple back ups ASAP! My hard drive on my 2.5 year old Mac OS crashed and corrupted my files. So my back up drive houses a mirror image of my […]
Name That Cycle!
So as you know, I just got back from GE’s Momsperience where I saw all the latest and greatest GE Appliances has to offer. While I was there, I was on the hunt for things that might make our lives easier. One thing that stood out to me was a washer/dryer that I found to […]
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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