Author Archives: Tricia

How To Simplify Dinner Time With Wildtree

How To Simplify Dinner Time With Wildtree

I will be the very first to admit that when someone recently mentioned “freezer meal” to me…I was a naysayer.  I’ve been there, done that.  With very little success.  I’ve gone to the freezer meal retail locations, I’ve researched my own recipes and created them at home.  I’ve been unimpressed.  And I LOVE planning ahead,

Success with Potty Training Method

Success with Potty Training Method

I’ll be the first to admit it…even I was skeptical.  3-day potty training method?  Really?  But folks, I’m here to tell ya…it worked.  Even with our unexpected trip to the hospital on Day One.  Ok, so it took us more like 4 days at his age…but still…it WORKED.  Even night time training.  And he only

Cardboard Box Rocket Ships

Cardboard Box Rocket Ships

I must admit I think we saw this idea on PBS kids after an episode of Curious George or Martha Speaks or something.  Kids were making rocket ships out of paper boxes with a bunch of fun craft supplies.  So my kids were all like, “MOM!  THAT LOOKS LIKE SO MUCH FUN!!!!”  And it was

Dinners on the Go

Dinners on the Go

Do you suffer from Dinner-on-the-Go?!? Thanks to Stella’s soccer schedule, there are 1-2 nights a week when we are at the soccer field for dinner.  Stella usually eats in the car on the way there… But I make the other two wait until we arrive at the field.  Eating dinner keeps them occupied for at

Pumpkin Spice M&Ms

Pumpkin Spice M&Ms

I LOVE all things pumpkin…well, until these hit the shelves. I couldn’t even choke one down. So we have an entire bag of “potty treats”. Have you tried them? What are you favorite m&m’s?

Cones for the Cure Graeter’s Giveaway

Cones for the Cure Graeter’s Giveaway

Remember I told you that there was a Cones for the Cure Campaign going on in September until the 16th?  And that there would be a giveaway?  Well, guess what I got today?  That adorable monkey pictured above in a cute swag bag filled with goodies.  AND I have one for a giveaway!!  It includes

Potty Training Update and Now He Has Stitches

Potty Training Update and Now He Has Stitches

We started over in the potty training department with Henry yesterday.  We officially got started around 10:00 AM once Stella and Charlotte were out of the house.  Henry and I stayed in the kitchen (on the tile floor) for about 3-4 hours.  Only one accident at the very beginning.  Then he told me when he

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

A Successful 20th High School Reunion Weekend

A Successful 20th High School Reunion Weekend

Some of you know that Andy and I attended his 20th high school reunion over the weekend.  It has been in the plans for MONTHS.  And I’ve actually followed along in the planning on their Class of ’93 Facebook page since Andy himself is not on Facebook…nor ever will be.  And I’ve got to say…they

Old West Festival Info

Old West Festival Info

The Old West Festival is back!  Some of you may recall that we discovered the Old West Festival last fall and our kids had a blast.  It was so much fun and I definitely looked forward to it returning this year.  However, I did not expect to help promote it and now I am!  Here

Henry at the Baseball Field

Henry at the Baseball Field

Have I mentioned that Henry LOVES baseball?  Love probably isn’t even the right word.  Obsessed with, adores, lives for…you get the picture.  So, of course, we had cupcakes topped with baseballs at the pool (did you see the photo on Instagram or FB?) and he asked for a baseball cake.  Thank you Costco! My dad