Auctionable Cookies. Month 3.
Snickerdoodley-Doodley-Yumm-O. To my son’s shock and horror, the cookie he had reserved for himself disappeared during the school day. You know, after the rest of the batch was given to the auction winner. Oops! Guess…
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Life. Turned down a notch.
A camping trip with co-ed bunks and co-ed bathrooms? Well, it wasn’t all sleeping-bag changes… In fact, it was lovely to just sit in the duck-poop-infested warm sand and watch the kids enjoy each other…
Day to shine
Our local Special Olympics may not be as flashy or famous as the national Special Olympics. The participants may not train (or even be aware they are competing). They may hate the change of schedule….
Auctionable Cookies. Month 2.
As the winner of my cookie auction told me later, if you’ve gotta go, isn’t the best way via chocolate overdose? Death by Chocolate Cookies 16 oz. semisweet chocolate chips, divided 3/4 cup packed brown…
If You Give An Academic Some Free Time
If you give an academic some free time… He’s going to want to take a grad class. And when he can’t find a job, He just might take another class. When he discovers that ancient…
Interior Decorating a la Flash
can anyone read all these great labels? But wait! There’s more! His entire wall is now bordered by pictures such as these: Sorry it’s so big. But I had so show off all the great…
Two Lips
What flowers are also on your face? And, The Flash’s “up close and personal” picture: I can’t grow zucchini, pumpkins, or strawberries. But as for dandelions, moss, and tulips…. I’m your gal!
Auctionable Cookies. Month 1.
To save countless parents, such as myself, tears of frustration, my son’s school decided to nix traditional school fundraisers. No candy sales. Sweet! No wrapping paper sales. Wrappin’ it up! No ridiculous do-dads. Boo yah!…
You can’t make me say "Howdy!"
It’s all foot-stompin’ and do-ci-doein’ until the camera comes out.
Making a Compass
The Journal of a crazy mama: One month prior: Get notice from school regarding science fair. Excitedly tell geeky husband he needs to do this event with The Flash. Three weeks prior: Sign Professor X…
3 Years and Forever.
3 years ago, she entered her first airplane. 3 years ago, she left her homeland. 3 years ago, she became a sister. 3 years ago, he waited for his family to return. 3 years ago,…
Our Seusically-Infested House
And how you too can have crazy creatures behind every door… 1. Gather paints and large paper 2. Fill the paper beautifully with color 3. Free-hand cut out shapes 4. Scatter throughout the house 5….
Seuss lyrics contest!
Do you search all day for moose? Or spend time pursuing fame? Instead, try playing Dr. Seuss Seussville is sure to have your game. Are you looking for a laugh Or a Seussical parody Give…
A tribute to Dr. Seuss
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, I have adapted his classic There’s A Wocket in My Pocket. Be on the lookout tomorrow, when the Dr. Seuss fun…