If you have been to the store in the last week you know it is CRAZY busy, huge lines, traffic is nuts and you feel a small victory just finding a parking place. It is easy to feel like the spirit of Christmas is lost in all hustle and bustle. I took my 2 youngest to the store […]
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What is a Mommy Moment, click here Every month I am in charge of visiting a few ladies that I attend church with. I check on them to make sure things are going ok in their lives, let them know they are loved and I also try to bring them a little treat. This month I
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Baby Alive Face Paint Fairy Super cute Baby Alive Face Paint Fairy for little kids. Pretend play is so great for kids! Baby Alive Face Paint Fairy Baby Alive turns mommy and daddy moments into a magical world of play. Reveal magical face paint with ice water Wipe face with warm hands to make paint
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This is a sponsored post with Poise and Mom It Forward Blogger Network. Remember when you were little and all you had to do was cross your legs, to prevent yourself from wetting your pants. Or you would just scream out in the middle of the store isle, “MOM, I need to pee… hurry or I
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Disney Baby. All opinions are 100% mine. Mother’s Day was a few weeks ago, and I have officially been a mother for a little over 14 years now. A lot has changed in 14 years, being a mom to 5 kids is exhausting and
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Some of you may remember that 2 years ago we had Paulin from France come live with us for the summer. Matt and I had the pleasure of going to France last summer and spending 10 days with the Herkins family. We fell in love with him and his family and were excited to welcome
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Mom and Me Journal~ Staying Connected With Our Kids A couple of years ago, my then eight year old daughter left a “love note” on my pillow. I still have it. I loved that she would think to do something so sweet. It dawned on me that I could start a journal with her. Just
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This is a REPOST from two years ago… my friend was looking for the photos and asked me to re-list it… so HERE it is lol. ********* My son had his Birthday 2 weeks ago and he wanted COOL cupcakes. Problem is his Birthday is right before Thanksgiving a REALLY busy time of year. I wanted something
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Our family loves the snow, but long winter days inside often lead to cranky kids that are fighting. This week my Mother-in-law came and saved the day when she bought over all the supplies to make SNOWMAN COOKIES on a very snowy day. She found the idea of Betty Crocker’s site. She used sugar cookies
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Happy to report a “thumbs up” and all looks good for another 4 months with Matthews heart. These appointments are always hard for me as I am always worried it will be bad news. Feeling blessed and so grateful for everyday the lords gives us with our miracle boy. Every night before my head hits
Being a Mom to 4 kids I have learned that each one of my children is very different. My 3 year old son is ALL BOY, his favorite thing is being with Daddy, tools, firetrucks, trains, police cars and anything with wheels on it. Everyday he walks up to me and in a deep voice
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Ice Blocking- Thrifty Fun on a hot summer day Maybe this is just an Idaho thing…. but a silly game that is always fun on a hot summer day. To play you will need: A large block of ice (normally sell them at Gas stations for around $1.50) An old towel A grassy hill And
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I was raised by one of the craftiest ladies on earth… no joke my Mom can turn just about anything into something beautiful or creative. Check out these Wooden Photo Carvings she makes for people on Esty. The plus side to having a SUPER talented, artistic Mom is she is constantly teaching me how to
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Watching my children play is one of my favorite things to do. I love to listen to their silly little conversations and watch them in their magical world of imagination. I was out working in the yard and my 3 year old decided to “drive” his sisters pink school bus. I could hear him talking in his sweet little
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The stomach flu hit our family this week. My kids are still little and don’t seem to wake up in time to make it to the bathroom…. instead they explode like a rotten piñata all over their bed. Then they start screaming for Mom (lucky me… right lol). Sometimes I will wash their pillows in the
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Good things come to those who wait ~ I have waited 3 years for Kitchen Cabinets
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This week instead of a “Mommy Moment” I am going to write a “Wife Moment”. Some of you might have noticed the voice of our site was just a LITTLE tiny bit different last week. I have a confession to make…. I pre-wrote several deals for a week in advance then turned the WHOLE site
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Who needs a fishing pole when you have a cat toy and two playful kittens. Mom: What are you doing Buddy? 2 year old: Fishin fur Kwitties (fishing for kitties) Mom: Ok (smiling so big my face hurts) What is a Mommy Moment, click here
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What is the first thing that pops into your head when I say the word McDonald’s? There is going to be a whole range answers, but my answer might surprise you. It has nothing to do with food, locations, health or even cost! My very first memories of McDonald’s was my Grandpa taking me to
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Somehow these two kittens missed the memo that I was not the one that wanted them…. But they sure do have a way of making themselves right at home. They are happily adjusting to our family and love to help me blog LOL.
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My house has been a lot quieter the last two weeks with the older kids in school. My two little ones walked around the first few days not sure what to do with their playmates off to school. But it did not take them long to get into a new routine, and into mischief as
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Each year I celebrate this day July 10th, and reflect on the things I have learned! (My baby sister Amelia 9 months old, Sarah age 10) On July 10 1990, I was only 10 years old and I was facing one of the biggest days of my life. I was going in for major head
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What is a Mommy Moment, click here The simple joy in having a tea party with your teddy bear… makes being a little boy pretty amazing!
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SC Johnson wants to send one of you a prize package full of all kinds of useful goodies to get your home in order for the Holiday Season. I have been using these products in my home, and testing them out the last two months. Remember me telling you about Maveric eating things out
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