My daughter has gotten sick recently, so I am on major germ patrol. Here are the things I am doing to try to keep ahead of the germs: #1 Frequent hand-washing and hand sanitizer. Don’t forget to change the hand towel often. If you have a child that is contagious, have them use paper towels […]
The Perfect Mom is a Unicorn
There is really no such thing as the perfect mom, just like there’s no such thing as a unicorn. Sure, you can take a horse and put a cone on its head, but it doesn’t make it a unicorn. When it comes to motherhood, there are varying degrees of this charade. Images and stories in […]
A Rash Can Mean Strep Throat
My daughter got an itchy rash on her torso and scalp. My husband and I thought about everything from an allergic reaction to chicken pox. We took her to the doctor and she had strep throat. I had no idea! It’s been only three weeks since she had it and last night the rash showed up, again! […]
Recipe: Super Easy Meat Lasagna
Lasagna noodles – cooked according to directions 2 lbs ground beef 4 cups shredded mozzarella large size cottage cheese Jar of spaghetti sauce (I like Prego Meat Sauce) Pre-heat oven to 375. Brown ground beef. Drain and add sauce. Layer noodles, meat sauce, cottage cheese and mozzarella. Repeat layers until you run out of stuff. Top with cheese. Cover […]
Time Has Passed and I Didn’t Get It
Another thing to add to my ever-expanding new years resolution list is to take more video. Pictures are great, but when my kids are older, I don’t want to look back and be sorry the time passed and I didn’t get it. I totally take for granted the cute things my kids do every day. I […]
Coupons in Disguise
I got a mailing from my local grocery store today. I flipped through and clipped a bunch of the coupons. My mom recently pointed out that some of these coupons are manufacturers coupons. That means that even though they have a little Kroger logo on the bottom, you can use them at other stores. Thought […]
3-Minute Pizza Bites
When I was a kid, my mom made these as an appetizer to take to a party. They were a big hit with us, and I make them every now and again for my kids. They like to help make them, too. French bread Shredded jack/cheddar Mayonnaise Pizza sauce Any toppings you like In a bowl mix […]
Vicks Trick for Coughing Kids
Heard this great tip from my pal, Lori. If your child is coughing at night, wait until they are asleep and put Vicks VapoRub on the bottoms of their feet and put socks on them. She swears by it. (She says it works on adults, too). Here’s hoping it helps you and your child get some […]
Your Time is Valuable. Make a Yes List and Say No More!
There are all sorts of people in your life who will suck you dry if you let them. Being polite and a having a desire to please others often leads me to put other people before me and sometimes even before my own family. It sort of sneaks up on me and I don’t even know I am doing […]
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-- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
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Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.”
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