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Sunday, October 17, 2010
Who's your daddy...
Thursday, October 7, 2010
My kids say the darndest things...
I think every woman lives in some form of denial when it comes to unwanted weight gain, especially after having kids. I am no exception. I tell myself that the dryer shrunk my clothes or I'm retaining extra water today. Well, my daughter bless her heart, unknowingly burst...no OBLITERATED that bubble for me. One day while helping me fold my laundry, she picked up a piece of clothing and said "Mommy, whose shirt is this?" After closer examination I realized that it was not a shirt at all that she was holding up, It was a pair of my underwear!!!
My son and I have this little game we play where we squeeze each other's nose and say "Beep". He loves it and can't get enough. One day, I was changing his diaper and to distract him, I was asking him to name body parts. I pointed to my head and said "What's this?" He said, "Head". I praised him and then pointed to my eye and said, "What's this?" He said, "Eye". I was again clapping and praising him. I then pointed to my nose and said, "What's this?" He said, "Beep".
My five year old daughter just started kindergarten. At her school, they evaluate the kids for speech and hearing right off the bat. Luckily she passed everything with flying colors. She particularly enjoyed the hearing test and told me all about it. Not long after, I was at the grocery store with the kids. I was in the checkout line and distracted with all that was going on. My daughter asked me a question but I wasn't really paying attention. I said to her, "What was that honey, I didn't hear you?" She let out a big frustrated sigh and said "Mom, I think you need one of those tests, where you wear that thing on your head and raise your hand when it beeps!
My son and I have this little game we play where we squeeze each other's nose and say "Beep". He loves it and can't get enough. One day, I was changing his diaper and to distract him, I was asking him to name body parts. I pointed to my head and said "What's this?" He said, "Head". I praised him and then pointed to my eye and said, "What's this?" He said, "Eye". I was again clapping and praising him. I then pointed to my nose and said, "What's this?" He said, "Beep".
My five year old daughter just started kindergarten. At her school, they evaluate the kids for speech and hearing right off the bat. Luckily she passed everything with flying colors. She particularly enjoyed the hearing test and told me all about it. Not long after, I was at the grocery store with the kids. I was in the checkout line and distracted with all that was going on. My daughter asked me a question but I wasn't really paying attention. I said to her, "What was that honey, I didn't hear you?" She let out a big frustrated sigh and said "Mom, I think you need one of those tests, where you wear that thing on your head and raise your hand when it beeps!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Expired cake mix danger...
Hi everyone! This was an e-mail that my mother in law sent to me. I thought I would share with all of you because it is something I'd never thought of before and is pretty scary! It reads:
Warning re: cake mixes - who knew ?? I always thought that "old" mixes that were past their expiration date would just not rise/bake correctly. This is scary! Note that it's confirmed on Snopes.
Somebody wrote:
Before my surgery I bought quite a few Duncan Hines cakes mixes that were on sale. A couple of months ago I decide to use one, I checked the expiration date and found it past, all the boxes were passed the expiration date. I phoned Duncan Hinds to ask if the one that was only two months passed if it was OK. She told me in no uncertain words to throw them all out, she even said to open the boxes and throw the mix in the garbage, just in case someone picked it up and used it
According to Snopes:
Subject: Cake Mixes & Toxins- **PLEASE READ** Pass this on to ALL in your address book. You never know whose life you may save by doing so. For those of you at work, PLEASE remember to check your cupboards when you get home tonight!!!
This is confirmed on Snopes http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/pancake.asp ;
A student at HBHS (high school) had pancakes this week and it almost became fatal. His Mom (registered nurse) made him pancakes, dropped him off at school and headed to play tennis. She never takes her cell phone on the court but did this time and her son called to say he was having trouble breathing. She told him to go to the nurse immediately and proceeded to call school and alert the nurse. The nurse called the paramedics and they were there in 3 minutes and worked on the boy all the way to the hospital. He came so close to dying. Evidently this is more common then I ever knew. Check the expiration dates on packages like pancakes and cake mixes that have yeast which over time develop spores. Apparently, the mold that forms in old mixes can be toxic! Throw away ALL OUTDATED pancake mix, brownie mixes, Bisquick, cake & cookie mixes, etc., you have in your home.
P.S. Tell this to your children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and anyone else who keeps these types of mixes in the cupboard.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
I'm Baaaack
No, I wasn't swallowed by a giant hole in the earth. I have been doing what I do best, trying to be everything to everyone and biting off more than I can chew. A very dear friend of mine got married last month and asked me to be her maid of honor. I of course accepted and took on the grueling task of helping her plan her wedding. I also volunteered to do her flowers for her. Flower arranging is sort of a hobby/talent of mine. Now, if I could just find a way to make money at it! Anyway, planning her wedding consumed me for several months, hence the giant gap in my blog entries! Now that my two precious girls are off to school (my youngest daughter started kindergarten) Sniffle, Sniffle, I have a little more time on my hands to write again. In between of course, keeping my son from sticking various objects in the light sockets (his tongue included) and hanging from the chandelier.
In addition to all of these, my dirty little secret is that I suffer from depression. I'm usually able to keep it at bay, but once in a while the beast rears it's ugly head and consumes me for a time. I avoid talking about it in most cases, but since we are all parents, some of you may be able to relate. At any rate, I'm back. Thank you to all of my loyal followers who have stuck with me in my time of chaos!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Morning Mayhem
The sun has risen again and cruelly peering through my bedroom blinds. I'm sooooo not ready to get out of bed! It can't be morning already! After being up with my son a half a dozen times last night(teething I think) It actually pisses me off that night is already gone. This is how my morning went, I was greeted by my oldest daughter blasting through my bedroom door:
"Moooom! Lili pooped in her panties again!"
(Lili screaming in the background) "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Me: "Shhh your gonna wake up your brother!"
Me: "I'll be there in a minute"
As I crawl out of bed and down the hall to clean up the poop mess that was sure to greet me, my oldest says, "Oh mom, I forgot to tell you, the toilet is clogged again!" Yes, the very toilet that my daughter was sitting on. Just then, my son starts crying from his crib. " Seriously, you have got to be kidding me!" Ahhhhhh!! "Where is the nanny?" "She is so going to be fired!" "Oh wait, that was a dream, I don't have a nanny!" Ahhhhh!
We have a strict rule in our house that the bathroom door must be closed at all times because Liam (my son) will go in and fish in the toilet. After cleaning Lili up and getting my son out of bed, I headed to the kitchen for my morning tea fix (I'm not a coffee drinker). After putting on the tea kettle and letting the dog out,it dawns on me that my son is being way too quiet. That is never a good sign unless he is sleeping. I immediately headed for the bathroom and sure enough there he is fishing in the toilet. I could suddenly hear the theme to "Jaws" in my head... Dun,Dun,Dun,Dun...to my horror, he was holding a TURD!"Oh this will be a great story to tell on prom night!" One of the girls had not only failed to leave the bathroom door open but neglected to flush the toilet as well! "OMG! could this morning get any worse!?" I just had to ask. Murphy's Law was working in overtime apparently, because shortly after the toilet mishap, my door bell rings. "Oh goody, maybe it's Publisher's Clearinghouse!" No, just the opposite. The mail man with a certified letter from the IRS! "Alright, you got me, where's the hidden camera!?" To quote the line of a famous old commercial..."Calgon take me away!!!!"
"Moooom! Lili pooped in her panties again!"
(Lili screaming in the background) "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Me: "Shhh your gonna wake up your brother!"
Me: "I'll be there in a minute"
As I crawl out of bed and down the hall to clean up the poop mess that was sure to greet me, my oldest says, "Oh mom, I forgot to tell you, the toilet is clogged again!" Yes, the very toilet that my daughter was sitting on. Just then, my son starts crying from his crib. " Seriously, you have got to be kidding me!" Ahhhhhh!! "Where is the nanny?" "She is so going to be fired!" "Oh wait, that was a dream, I don't have a nanny!" Ahhhhh!
We have a strict rule in our house that the bathroom door must be closed at all times because Liam (my son) will go in and fish in the toilet. After cleaning Lili up and getting my son out of bed, I headed to the kitchen for my morning tea fix (I'm not a coffee drinker). After putting on the tea kettle and letting the dog out,it dawns on me that my son is being way too quiet. That is never a good sign unless he is sleeping. I immediately headed for the bathroom and sure enough there he is fishing in the toilet. I could suddenly hear the theme to "Jaws" in my head... Dun,Dun,Dun,Dun...to my horror, he was holding a TURD!"Oh this will be a great story to tell on prom night!" One of the girls had not only failed to leave the bathroom door open but neglected to flush the toilet as well! "OMG! could this morning get any worse!?" I just had to ask. Murphy's Law was working in overtime apparently, because shortly after the toilet mishap, my door bell rings. "Oh goody, maybe it's Publisher's Clearinghouse!" No, just the opposite. The mail man with a certified letter from the IRS! "Alright, you got me, where's the hidden camera!?" To quote the line of a famous old commercial..."Calgon take me away!!!!"
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
The thrifty mom in me
I have always considered myself thrifty. I attribute that to my mom and my grandmother. I was raised by a single mother with four children on one income! My mom could stretch a dime in five different directions and still have change left over! My grandmother who is a self proclaimed "Pack Rat" taught me the importance of reusing and recycling things. "Don't throw it away because you never know when it might come in handy" was sort of her motto. Well,that and "One mans junk is another man's treasure". You get the idea. It was sure cool when we were kids! If we needed something fixed or just needed something to further enhance our imaginative play, Mornie(my grandma) most likely had it or could make it!
So, needless to say, I have a greater appreciation for coupons, bargains and junk. I love to decorate. It's a passion of mine. Unfortunately, my income does not support the expense that goes into such a hobby. You could say that I have a caviar taste on a mac'n cheese budget. So, I have learned how to cut corners and improvise to obtain some of the same results as buying something new and expensive. I've had a lot of friends and family compliment me on my decorating skills over the years and ask me for advise and tips on how they can do the same. It's really not that difficult. You don't really even need to have a huge imagination. The number one thing I tell people is if you see something you like and it's out of your price range, copy it! Take a picture of it and chances are you can copy it for much cheaper with results you will be just as happy with. Here is a list of some of my favorite places to shop where I think some of the best deals can be found:
1. Ross Dress For Less is a great place to find knick knacks of various kinds such as wall decor, picture frames, lamps and my favorite items to purchase there are curtains and window hardware! All at super low prices!
2. Jo-Ann Fabrics is not just for crafts and fabric! They carry lots of decorating items for the home as well.They are a great place to go if you are looking for a gift. They carry lots of seasonal items such as yard and patio decor.
3.Goodwill or other local thrift shops are a great resource for decorating also. Yes, they can be a little dingy and smell like a nursing home, but items like lamps, furniture, frames etc. can be spruced up with a little paint and no one would ever know they came from a thrift store. Just the other day, I found an adorable lamp base at Goodwill that matched a lamp shade I had previously made for my daughter's room. It matched perfectly! I bought is for $4!
4.Yard sales are another great resource! My grandmother always says "One man's junk is another man's treasure!" You can really get some great deals and don't be afraid to barter! People expect you to. I bought my son's whole wardrobe for next winter over the course of the summer. I think I paid around $30!
5.Pier One Imports sounds a little funny to find bargains I know, but you would be surprised at some of the things I have found in the clearance section. The stuff that is on clearance is not junk. You can find candles, mirrors, picture frames, candle holders and more! At Christmas time you can find an even better deal on ornaments, dishes and candles.
6. Target is my favorite place to shop as far as the "everything" stores go. (I am not a fan of Wal Mart! The isles are too small and It gives me isle rage to be in there!) I think Target's prices are just as comparable in most cases and It is a much friendlier shopping atmosphere and experience. Be sure to check their clearance sections on the end caps of the isles. I have found some really great buys there!
*NOTE* One thing that I always buy at Wal Mart though is paint! Their paint is good quality and much, much cheaper than other stores. It's a great place to buy painting supplies too!
I don't even want to think about how much money I have spent in the last six years on diapers and disposable training pants! Just the thought makes me cringe. So, I have begun a quest for the best coupon offers out there! What started as a hunt for printable diaper coupons, turned into an "everything" coupon hunt! Below you find my pics for the best, user friendly ,free online coupon sites:
http://www.coupondivas.com Coupon Divas is my favorite site! It is user friendly and easy to navigate. They usually have great diaper coupons you can print right from home among others!
http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com P&G Every Day Solutions is another great site. They are a little different than some of the others I have found. You register with them and request samples from participating companies. They send you all the samples you requested really quickly in a cute little box along with a bunch of great coupons! You can request samples with every new edition. They send it directly to your email.
http://www.target.com Target online is a great place to print in store coupons. Plus, once you start printing them they will start mailing you coupons as well.
Check back with me frequently because I will be adding more sites as I find them! Happy bargain hunting!
So, needless to say, I have a greater appreciation for coupons, bargains and junk. I love to decorate. It's a passion of mine. Unfortunately, my income does not support the expense that goes into such a hobby. You could say that I have a caviar taste on a mac'n cheese budget. So, I have learned how to cut corners and improvise to obtain some of the same results as buying something new and expensive. I've had a lot of friends and family compliment me on my decorating skills over the years and ask me for advise and tips on how they can do the same. It's really not that difficult. You don't really even need to have a huge imagination. The number one thing I tell people is if you see something you like and it's out of your price range, copy it! Take a picture of it and chances are you can copy it for much cheaper with results you will be just as happy with. Here is a list of some of my favorite places to shop where I think some of the best deals can be found:
1. Ross Dress For Less is a great place to find knick knacks of various kinds such as wall decor, picture frames, lamps and my favorite items to purchase there are curtains and window hardware! All at super low prices!
2. Jo-Ann Fabrics is not just for crafts and fabric! They carry lots of decorating items for the home as well.They are a great place to go if you are looking for a gift. They carry lots of seasonal items such as yard and patio decor.
3.Goodwill or other local thrift shops are a great resource for decorating also. Yes, they can be a little dingy and smell like a nursing home, but items like lamps, furniture, frames etc. can be spruced up with a little paint and no one would ever know they came from a thrift store. Just the other day, I found an adorable lamp base at Goodwill that matched a lamp shade I had previously made for my daughter's room. It matched perfectly! I bought is for $4!
4.Yard sales are another great resource! My grandmother always says "One man's junk is another man's treasure!" You can really get some great deals and don't be afraid to barter! People expect you to. I bought my son's whole wardrobe for next winter over the course of the summer. I think I paid around $30!
5.Pier One Imports sounds a little funny to find bargains I know, but you would be surprised at some of the things I have found in the clearance section. The stuff that is on clearance is not junk. You can find candles, mirrors, picture frames, candle holders and more! At Christmas time you can find an even better deal on ornaments, dishes and candles.
6. Target is my favorite place to shop as far as the "everything" stores go. (I am not a fan of Wal Mart! The isles are too small and It gives me isle rage to be in there!) I think Target's prices are just as comparable in most cases and It is a much friendlier shopping atmosphere and experience. Be sure to check their clearance sections on the end caps of the isles. I have found some really great buys there!
*NOTE* One thing that I always buy at Wal Mart though is paint! Their paint is good quality and much, much cheaper than other stores. It's a great place to buy painting supplies too!
I don't even want to think about how much money I have spent in the last six years on diapers and disposable training pants! Just the thought makes me cringe. So, I have begun a quest for the best coupon offers out there! What started as a hunt for printable diaper coupons, turned into an "everything" coupon hunt! Below you find my pics for the best, user friendly ,free online coupon sites:
http://www.coupondivas.com Coupon Divas is my favorite site! It is user friendly and easy to navigate. They usually have great diaper coupons you can print right from home among others!
http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com P&G Every Day Solutions is another great site. They are a little different than some of the others I have found. You register with them and request samples from participating companies. They send you all the samples you requested really quickly in a cute little box along with a bunch of great coupons! You can request samples with every new edition. They send it directly to your email.
http://www.target.com Target online is a great place to print in store coupons. Plus, once you start printing them they will start mailing you coupons as well.
Check back with me frequently because I will be adding more sites as I find them! Happy bargain hunting!
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