I know, like any of them are actually your favorite, but which household chore would you give up first if you had to pick one? Several weeks ago, there was a lot of talk about what people were giving up for Lent. My initial reaction was laundry, but then I thought better of it and […]
How to Teach Kids About Money With a Lemonade Stand
If you haven’t seen it, read The Dog Walkers first. Not long after we met the dog walkers, my six year old came to me and said she wanted to start a business, too. We decided on a lemonade stand. I knew this would be an excellent opportunity to show her the value of a […]
The Dog Walkers
Recently the doorbell rang and it was three little girls from the neighborhood. They introduced themselves and asked if we had a dog because they were starting a dog walking business. We don’t, but I pointed them in the direction of the right houses. I have to tell you, it totally made my day to […]
GE Momsperience Trip Giveaway
Want to play Chef in this 10,000 square-foot kitchen wonderland? GE has invited me and one of my readers (possibly YOU) to its GE Monogram Experience Center in Louisville, Kentucky. GE’s Momsperience event promises “luxurious learning and sharing (and even some cooking!)” GE describes its Experience Center as “a theater for the senses, a 10,000-sq.-ft. complex […]
Driving and Screaming
It was a gorgeous day. I picked my son up from school, and we made our way down the two-lane road that runs along the lake with the car windows down. I offered Charlie (3) a juice box, and he cheerfully accepted. Enjoying the breeze and the sunshine I was startled when I felt something […]
How to Make a Simple T-Shirt Look Dashing
Looking for a simple way to jazz up a plain t-shirt? Check this out. Yesterday, my new friend Marta told me she likes to sew. “What kinds of things do you make?” I asked. She pointed at her son, Alexander, who was wearing this shirt. How cute is this?!?! Here’s how to make one: 1. […]
A Trashy Tip
Last summer, I treated myself to some crab legs (sorry, Sebastian). Afterwards, I put the shells in the trash and didn’t think of it again until we had some friends over for a play date. It was really hot so that trash was super extra stinky so I made a mental note not to do […]
Here’s Your Helmet
I had two shopping bags folded up and leaning against the banister of the upstairs hallway ready to be taken downstairs on my next trip. Thanks to a little through traffic, the Eddie Bauer bag ended up flat on the floor in the upstairs hallway. Charlie (3) accidentally slipped on it like it was a […]
‘Scuse Me, Doc? What? What Did You Say?
No I was not at the EAR doctor, I was at the EYE doctor…in disbelief! “Here, I’ll write it down for you,” he said. “You would benefit from +1 readers,” he said kindly. “Scuse me, Doc? What? What did you say?” I muttered, but what I was thinking was Plus one? PLUS ONE?!?! Plus one […]
How to Keep Your Kids From Sitting Too Close to the TV
I was talking to my eye doctor about, well, lots of things, because I am chatty, but during our conversation I mentioned Charlie’s love of sitting very close to the TV. The kid has had his eyes checked and they are fine, but Dr. Schwartz offered a great tip. He said a lot of times little […]
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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