For perhaps the first time ever (gross exaggeration possible), I sent the kids to their grandma's house yesterday and didn't have to worry about sending an ice-chest with must-be-refrigerated medicine. We're generally (and thankfully) healthy around here, but it seems like the last half of any anti-biotic falls during a trip. When that trip … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Snack Time Fun: Make an Apple Sandwich Creation Station
It’s the time of year when moms begin looking for healthy after-school snack ideas. Mott’s Snack & Go Natural Applesauce Pouches are a great option for on-the-go snack times! I don’t want to think about it . . . but school starts soon. Very soon. For this Mama who loves to have her kids at home during the summer, it’s … [Read more...]
Bobbing for Apples (for Germaphobes)
Little known fact about me: I am was a Champion Apple Bobber. That's right, every time I bobbed for apples as a child, I dominated. I was generally the only person at the party who was more-than-willing to stick my entire head into the bucket and push the apple to the bottom so I could grip it in my larger-than-average mouth. Half the fun … [Read more...]
Easy Dinner for a Crowd – Taco Salad
You know I love taco salad as a picnic option, right? Well . . . soon after I posted that idea, I needed to feed a crowd, and I needed to keep things simple. Both of my boys were baptized on Mother's Day (BEST Mother's Day gift EVER), and both sides of the family were coming. I wanted to serve lunch in our home, but it was going to be a busy … [Read more...]
Gooooo Toilet Paper!!!
Have I mentioned that I was a cheerleader in Jr. High? Actually, it started way before that. From doing stunts with my best friend on the sidelines of my brother's pee wee games to studying books of proper stretching techniques . . . cheerleading was EVERYthing to me. I had the silver megaphone dangle-ring. I covered my walls in blue … [Read more...]
Some People Need Clear Instructions
I was putting together a new cleaning tool and had to giggle when I saw the last statement on that piece of paper that was attached to one of the parts. "Discard paper." I mean, who needs to be instructed to do that? It's like . . . the lasagna that has "Remove from Freezer" as the first step in its cooking instructions. Or the … [Read more...]
Back to School Boost
I'm sorry. This bundle is no longer available. Seven days of an (icky) anti-biotic and I'm still feeling exceedingly lousy. A friend's horror story of her brother's experience with a similar illness has convinced me to head back to the doctor in the morning. Meanwhile, I thought I'd mention a big sale going on for an e-book … [Read more...]
Random Thoughts from Nony
1. There may be disadvantages to the world knowing your Slob Secret, but it sure is nice when old friends who read your blog and know your heart come over and you don't have to worry about having a perfect home. 2. How much would you be willing to pay to have your bathrooms wiped down nightly? My 8yo is currently obsessed with getting this … [Read more...]
Decluttering Kids’ Rooms: Drastic Measures with Positive Results
A week or so ago, Erica shared an AWESOME idea in the comments on Things a Mother Might Say When Helping Her Sons Declutter. I loved the idea so much that I asked her if she'd be willing to write it up as a guest post! If you're at your wits' end feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of STUFF in your kids' rooms, this idea might be for … [Read more...]