Magnetic Word Builder
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I was so lucky to receiveย the Leapfrog Fridge Magnetic Word Builder. Since I am the world’s biggest fan of the Leapfrog Letters (I give all credit to…
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Time Out
1 gorgeous state park + 1 uncooperative child = 1 picturesque time out
School lunches. Or: How I conquered the cold lunch demon.
Meet my new friend and mommy lifeline to school lunches . So, I’ve only been an elementary school mom for about 3 weeks, but I’ve been dreading it for about 4.5 years. I hate lunch….
I’d like to say that I can explain this
Could it be his new shoe tying skills on overdrive?
Non-Academic Goals
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I’ve learned that when I really want my kids to learn something on my time line, I need to set a goal and intercede. This Speech Pathologist mommy…
Empowering kids to speak up
We had our first yard sale this weekend. The Flash and Marvel Girl were excited to sell lemonade and cookies (and keep the money). So excited that The Flash created signs and taped them to…
Something’s fishy here
This is what you get when you have no money left in your “going out” envelope, but you want to celebrate your kids’ fantastic swimming accomplishments. They BOTH put their heads under water on the…
It’s Not As Bad As It Looks
The Flash has a wee bit of difficulty keeping his precious Pooh Bear in bed with him all night long. And he has been known to regularly occasionally wake up in groggy terror yelling for…
Flashy Friday
Dear Cyber-world, I have absconded with my mother’s super-computer in order to publicize a few complaints. Apparently, my mom’s desire for super powers has no family barriers. She wishes them on me too. She almost…
Dos and Don’ts of Novice Camping
As told by Super-Woman after her recent foray into the woods. Do: Turn off the water heater, bathroom, bedroom electricity via the circuit breaker before leaving home Don’t: Turn off the fridge and freezer (after…
Jamming Jamboree
In the spirit of jam week… Years ago, Professor X’s sister and brother-in-law taught me how to make cooked jam. I am certainly no expert, but I have enjoyed this now annual tradition with berries…
Thank you cards
I considered categorizing these thank you cards under “Frugal ideas”, but then I realized that the ink of printing these pictures probably cost more than the pack of cards I buy at the Dollar Tree….
No children were inebriated in the taking of this picture
So I photoshopped out the word “chips”. Details, details…..
Chocolate Chip Scones
4 cups flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. sweet butter 1 egg 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 cup chocolate chips 2 Tbs. cream 1…