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I thought I was the only one. That every other mom out there somehow had it figured out but me. I … [Read More...]
Healthy eating is extremely important to me and my family. That being said, there is something so … [Read More...]
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There are books in this house on everything from cooking, fitness, natural health and parenting to Dr. Seuss and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. But only a few shelves actually hold books. I have always loved reading, ask any family member what they remember most about me as I grew up and It would definitely [...]
We usually have a bonfire with our Memorial Day BBQ, and along with that comes the kids begging to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. S’mores are often on the agenda as well and this year it’s going to be with a little twist! I stumbled on this great Strawberry Banana S’mores recipe from Kraft and [...]
When I think of a science fair I can’t help the mental picture of all the wacky volcano experiments gone wrong on various television shows over the years. Amusing as that may be, the reality of helping kids get science projects prepared for a science fair or project at school can be more than a [...]
From the moment a child is born it seems we’re inundated with information on the importance of reading to our child. One of the greatest things I have found recently with my iPad is that you can take storytime to a whole new level! Also, when using the iPad to read to the littlest boys [...]
This post was originally published on March 7, 2008, when the twins were just over 2 years old. It’s so funny to look back on this now, because I so totally remember it (though some of it is still painfully true). Before we walk down memory lane, here’s a little visual then and now for [...]
Do you ever find that there are times in life where you just have to keep pushing forward and it seems to go on and on? I love that even though things may seem like an endless river (and often I find myself swimming against the current), eventually there is a destination. The journey may [...]
Happy International Scrapbook Day! I meant to get my list of stops and sales up a few nights ago, but I had no internet so here we are on the actual day and I’m finally posting. What have you been up to already? Any special activities or stops? I got a little jumpstart on it [...]
If the last few weeks have felt crazed with massive amounts of holiday madness, you are not alone! There’s seriously something intrinsically wrong with having Easter and Mother’s Day so close together. Seriously I don’t think I’ve even begun to recover from Easter. Add in the regular everyday craziness, and ugh! But, ready or not [...]
Sometimes I stumble upon buried treasures in my email box, today was one of those days. I am on a mailing list for recipe secrets, and when I saw that they were featuring this recipe I had to share it. Admittedly it does not help that I haven’t taken the time to eat today so [...]
