Category Archives: Uncategorized

Kroger Halloween Candy Sale Today Only!

I stopped in Kroger this morning and heard a great deal over the loud speaker. Today only, October 16, they have most of their Halloween candy on sale for $1.78 a bag! And good stuff – Hershey’s, Nestlé, Wonka. There is a limit of 12 bags. Now grab your coupons and go stock up for

Flu Shot?

Flu Shot?

My recent post about preparing for the SICK season had a few different comments on the blog and on Facebook.    It resulted in another question (or many)…about the flu shot.   What do you do about the flu shot? Do all of your kids get it? Do you and your spouse get it?  

Neon Tiki Tribe

Neon Tiki Tribe

A couple of weeks ago when I attended the local blog conference, I got the chance to meet some of the guys showcasing the Neon Tiki Tribe including the creator.  And now you are wondering, “Neon Tiki Tribe? What??”   The Neon Tiki Tribe are the “brightest heroes on earth”.  Tiki stands for Thoughtful, Intelligent, Kind and

How to Help Prevent Winter Sickness

How to Help Prevent Winter Sickness

It’s only October and barely into fall and we’ve already dealt with both croup and pneumonia at our house.  And according to the medical world, we’re only just beginning an anticipated really nasty sickness season.    We really do try to have healthy habits at home – eating right, getting enough sleep, washing hands while singing the

Candy Corn M&Ms

Candy Corn M&Ms

 YUM.   I can only find big bags at Target (of course). And the small bags at Walgreens.   You’re welcome.    

Minnie Mouse How To for 733 blog

Minnie Mouse How To for 733 blog

Hi there! I’m Tricia from Take 10 With Tricia.  I’m so thrilled to be here for Disney Love Week at seven thirty three.       Recently I was asked to help a friend with her daughter’s first birthday. She had an adorable “first birthday” onesie that had Minnie Mouse ears on it with a

Another Trader Joe’s Post

Another Trader Joe’s Post

You may have read about my other Trader Joe’s favorites HERE.   Last week I tried the Mushroom Risotto from the frozen section. It was edible, but I had a few bites and then tossed it. You have to really LOVE that mushroom taste. I imagined it was like eating Cream of Mushroom soup plain…

Cleaning Your Top-load Washer

Cleaning Your Top-load Washer

  My top-load washer is about 11 years old.  And it was getting kind of gross.  In full disclosure I’d never given it a good scrub-down.  But it was time.  So I went to the place that has answers for everything….Pinterest, of course.  I was led to THIS post by Jill on how to clean

Miss Who?

This crazy cute little buddy has a new name for me…Miss Mommy! And even funnier, he has been referring to Andy as Miss Daddy for weeks now. It’s hilarious: Miss Daddy watch me!   Look, Miss Daddy!   Miss Daddy, hold you me. (how he asks you to hold him) Although all three kids have

Another Use for Painter’s Tape…Roads!

Another Use for Painter’s Tape…Roads!

Earlier this summer, I made sure you knew how much I love painter’s tape.  Well, it’s also a huge life saver on rainy days when we are stuck inside.  Especially now that the little guy is around and in love with all things cars, trucks and trains.      The girls even got into it

Today I Was the Runner

Today I Was the Runner

Buying these this morning…. Got me this one FREE!!   Thanks to the Starbucks Reward the Runner campaign. So we were all very happy this morning! (And I was celebrated at the Starbucks for being the Runner… I love those people at the Glendale-Milford location… shouting, “We have a Runner!”) Enjoy your weekend! *If you