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Nobody really likes to admit that their house is messy. We live in a little bubble of perfection where we are each perfect and there is nothing we need to do to improve ourselves or our homes. Rrrriiiiight? Wrong! I am far from perfect and cooking and cleaning are not my strengths (or something I [...]
Donating time, money, or goods to charities and organizations around the word is incredibly important. Progress has been made in so many areas based on the generosity of collective groups of random people. But there comes a time when companies and organizations take things a step further and turn things that should be fun into [...]
Our laundry room was an unsightly mess, but this weekend we bought laundry room cabinets and cleared the clutter. Now the unsightly cat litter and cat food bins are hidden from view. Um, yes, we use a cat litter box to store the cat food in. Don’t worry – it was thoroughly washed first. The [...]
Random, random, random thoughts sometimes lead to random posts. :-) The last three nights in a row we have had thunderstorms in Atlanta. Some of these storms make it sound like trains are hitting each other in the sky. Sometimes the lightening is so bright it is like you momentarily turned on a light only [...]
Children’s brains are sponges and they absorb so much information on a daily basis. As they grow up one of the most rewarding things they will learn to do is to read. Words are everywhere! When children can read independently the world is a much more exciting place. 5 Tips to Teach Your Child to [...]
Cutting a watermelon is super easy. In this post I will show you how to cut a watermelon with ease and less waste. The best part about this technique is how quickly you will be able to cut your watermelon. The secret to cutting open a watermelon is to cut off the rind first. You [...]
“If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them as half as much money.” – Abigail Van Buren. We live in a world where the “wants” far surpass the “needs” of people. Our children need to spend quality time with their parents every single day. The best thing [...]
We are all about healthy popsicles this summer! Making them is so much fun. In the spring I purchased the silicone Orka Ice Pop Molds and we have used them over and over again. Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles 1 cup blueberries (fresh or thawed frozen) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 3 tbsp honey 2 tbsp sesame flax seed [...]
As I was looking in my card box (true story) for 4 cards for Teacher Appreciation Week I found this Mommy’s Going to the Grocery Store card from Hallmark/Shoebox. There are just some days that I think we can all relate! The inside says ‘Look forward to “GROCERY SHOPPING” with you sometime soon.’ Wouldn’t this [...]
Happy Friday the 13th! Today my dad turns 51…and Friday the 13th is always more of a celebration than a day of superstitions. That being said…..how many people are going to watch Friday the 13th tonight? It’s only $2.99 on Amazon Instant Video. Other movies that relate to Friday the 13th include The Crucible and The Relic. I [...]
Everyone’s very favorite groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow this morning. Historic odds heavily favor a forecast for winter to last deep into March. Since the Groundhog’s first prediction in 1887, Phil has seen his shadow 99 times and failed to spot it just 16 times. So, the odds were definitely in favor of him [...]
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