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Here We Go!

Here We Go!

Well, it’s time.  For both me and Henry to get serious about this.  So today is the day.  We got Stella on the bus this morning superhero-style. And now we are getting Charlotte ready to be picked up for dance. Then?  It’s Go-Time!  I imagine spending the next 7 hours in my kitchen on the

Melatonin – Why We Use It

Melatonin – Why We Use It

Disclaimer: I am in no way offering you medical advice/drug supplement advice in this post.  I am just sharing my story in the hopes that it may help someone else.  Before trying any new medications/vitamins/supplements with you and/or your child, you should OF COURSE speak to your own doctors.  Or at least call your mother!

What Every Mom Needs at the Pool

What Every Mom Needs at the Pool

Now that the weather is hot and humid, it’s time to head to the pool more often.  However, being at the pool with little kids requires a lot of work and a lot of gear.  And if you are a mom going alone?  You must pack wisely whether you are going for an hour or

Leftover Hot Dog Buns – How to Use Them Up!

Leftover Hot Dog Buns – How to Use Them Up!

Do you ever have any leftover hot dog buns? Somehow I always end up with leftover hot dog buns.  Always.  Sometimes I would freeze them and use them later.  But usually, they’d collect mold and get thrown own in the trash. Until one day.  One *MAGICAL* day when we were completely out of bread and the

Wunderlist – A Great App for List Making and Sharing

Wunderlist – A Great App for List Making and Sharing

Do you need a free app that keeps all of your lists in one place? I’m a list maker.  And I used to be a notepad and pen person before I got my iPhone.  Then I tried all sorts of apps for making lists and reminders…Reminders, Notes, Evernote, Remember the Cow, Kroger app list maker,

Kids Snacks

Kids Snacks

  My kids love to have a snack break when playing outside.  At our house we are pretty routine about food.  Daycare got us into this habit and now it works to our favor.  One morning snack around 10:00 before lunch and one afternoon snack around 3:00/4:00 before dinner.  Otherwise, the kitchen is CLOSED.   I

Movie Theater Popcorn Sharing Tip

Movie Theater Popcorn Sharing Tip

  Best idea ever.  Everyone wants popcorn at the movies, right?  And everyone wants their hands in the bag at the same exact time.  When a SMALL popcorn is going for $6.00 now…I definitely don’t want to buy multiple bags.  And I don’t want any fighting during the movie for the popcorn.  Everyone should be quietly