I worked every day last week as a substitute teacher. I loved it and wish I could be there everyday! It was a bit of a wake-up call for managing time and balancing family. I couldn’t make telephone calls to follow up with medical bills.I was pawning my child off to friends at the last minute. I couldn’t carpool […]
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iCarly meets Pawn Stars Gone Bad – Shame on You Nickelodeon
I sat down this morning to watch iCarly with my 10 year old son this morning. WeLOVE the iCarly show and have watched it for many years now. My son and I were SO Excited that Pawn Stars were making a guest appearance on this new episode that originally aired yesterday on November 4th. The […]
I am Itching for Another Home Makeover Project – Operation Basement
We live in a home built in the 1970’s. Most every part of the house has been updated except for the Master Bath and the Basement. Now that the temperature here has dropped to the 30’s, I am itching to do something, anything in the basement just to make it more refreshed while we will […]
HELP! Time to Trade the Giant SUV in for a Small, Efficient Car – I Need some Suggestions!
Seven years ago I was driving a 4 Runner. I liked the car because it was a higher off the ground and had some good trunk space to hold all the kid’s bikes, stroller, sports equipment and more. The issue was that we had to put the baby in his car seat in the middle (which is […]
Aquatic Ocean Sea Themed Child’s Birthday Party Ideas
My son just had his 10th birthday party and there was no “theme” because he is too big/old for that now. He is my youngest child and I felt a real sadness realizing that I may never plan a thematic birthday party again! That Stinks because planning birthdays are SO FUN! I loved planning my […]
7 Simple Steps to A Natural Leaf Luminary for Kids Craft Project
A BIG Thank You to the moms that did the Halloween/Fall Party in my son’s school class this year. Look at this very Cool Idea for an Autumn. luminary that they did as a craft with the children. It is a clear plastic cup with real Fall leaves and a battery powered flame-less candle inside. Here is the How […]
Rachel Ray Porcelain Orange Cookware Giveaway (11/15)
Welcome dapper friends to our Give Thanks Rachael Ray Cookware Event! Hosted by Mom Blog Society and Mom to Bed by 8 Special thanks to our lovely co-hosts Capri’s Coupons, Swank Savings, and My Vegan Gluten Free Life! Are you so excited to win a New Set of Gorgeous and Top Quality Cookware? The stylish […]
Children Learn Through Play
I spent all day today in the preschool room of an early learning academy. One of the reasons I love this school is because they believe in the philosophy that learning occurs through opportunities to play and do projects, as opposed to sitting and listening to a teacher. I believe as well that early learning […]
Reverse Charades Makes The Party A Hilarious Good Time
Last year I was in Graduate School and student teaching and working…and I let the family fend for themselves for a good 3 months. One of the sad results of my being so busy is that my son turned 9 and did not have a birthday party with friends. This year I had to make […]
5 Easy Ways to Stay Connected with Loved Ones When You Live Far Apart
I am always missing my family. All of them live near each other in Arizona while I am in Illinois. I wish that I could be with them for the little things like getting my hair done in my sister’s salon, taking a walk in the desert with my dad, going flea market shopping with […]
