Looking back on the last several years, I might claim that my family and I have had it pretty hard. However, when I needed to look up SNAP to see what it stood for, I was hit with the stark reality: my kids and I have been richly blessed. SNAP is a Federal nutrition program…
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Tips for Making Dinner Time a Success – “How Do You Do It?” Series
I love to cook. I love to EAT more, but I do love to cook, and I dare say I’m rather good at it most of the time. I have a few challenges with cooking, though, that tend to minimize the enjoyment that I get from the task. As a mom of 5 kids,…
Two-Headed Monster Takes Over Yogurt Shop – Give Me Your Best Shot #PSF
I drove my mom to the airport today. Seven days with my mom is definitely not enough time, but I enjoyed every second of it. I’ll be spending the next few days trying to catch up on the tasks I’ve been avoiding while Mom and I have been off shopping and eating lunch out and…
A Horse Party. Not a House Party – Wordless Wednesday #WW #Linky
This past weekend, I took the two youngest kids to our friend’s birthday party. Not only was it horse-themed, but it was held at a farm where the the kids were all able to ride real horses. It was the perfect party (ok, minus the heat….). At the end, as the kids were filing into…
The Only Thing Powerful Enough To Keep Me Away…
I spend quite a bit of time on my computer each day. Between writing and social media “maintenance” and photo editing, it’s not much of an exaggeration to say that I spend most of my time here at my desk. Luckily, I love this. Not much can keep me away for long. Heck, I even…
Project 365 (Week 21)
Happy Memorial Day weekend! My mom has been visiting since Thursday, so I haven’t had much time on my computer. Everyone is loving the time with Grandma! What have you been up to this week?
How to Manage CLEANING the House – “How Do You Do It?” Series
I’ve joined a few of my blogging friends who also have big families in a new series called “How Do You Do It?” – exploring how moms of big families handle things like cleaning, homework, dinner time, car pooling, discipline….you name it! In fact, if you have a “How Do You Do It?” question for…
How to Be Proactive About Your Kids’ Safety with the #RecallsPlus App
When you buy a new car or washing machine or refrigerator, they each come with a thick owners manual, letting you know exactly which buttons to push and how to make it do what you want it (and need it) to do. Unfortunately, children don’t come with owners manuals, and mothers everywhere wonder daily if…
How to Capture a Good Picture of Your Kids – #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot
A few weeks ago, when I came home from a trip to San Jose with YesVideo, my kids found a big orange lollipop and a blue stick of rock candy in my suitcase. AJ and Reese instantly claimed the treats, but I said that the candies were too pretty to let anyone eat them before…
5 Easy Steps to a Mommy Makeover
Plastic surgery is becoming more popular among Americans, with about a 5 percent increase in cosmetic procedures per year, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ 2011 report. Patients had over one and a half million surgical procedures and over 13 million total cosmetic procedures. An increasing number of these are performed on new…
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