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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

20…Again

20…Again

  Question:   20 (more or less) =   Answer:   A. Extra minutes of peace and quiet and snuggles with Charlotte in the morning since Stella and Henry are in a new routine of sleeping until 7:00 AM   B. Quick minutes we had to play at the park before dropping Stella off at

When the Planned Dinner Doesn’t Happen

When the Planned Dinner Doesn’t Happen

I still want your kid snack ideas!!  So if you missed that post, go back, read it and COMMENT here or on Facebook.  I’m waiting…   Meanwhile…people are commenting or asking more and more about my weekly dinner planning.  If you haven’t noticed, I post “What’s Cooking?” over there on the right and it lists

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