SURVIVING AN AMUSEMENT PARK WITH A TODDLER

This week family who I haven't seen in about 20 years is visiting us. So we're doing all the fun things that we never do when it's just the 3 of us, like braving the sun, heat and crowds for a day at … [Continue reading]

SUMMER FLASHBACK: FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MOVIE STAR

It's time for another summer flashback.Created by Tammy's Two Cents, Summer Flashback is a time to shake the cobwebs off your childhood memories and reminisce about things you used to love. This week … [Continue reading]

LINK’N BLOGS #14

Welcome to Link’n blogs! The five of us initially met during Cheap Sally’s tumultuous Bring Home the Bacon competition. After competing for the $100,000 blogging job (we didn’t win), we became allies … [Continue reading]

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kebabs

Summer is on the horizon. Finally! I'm so ready to spend more time outside - if it would just. stop. raining. here. Nonetheless, there is nothing I love more than firing up the grill for a light and … [Continue reading]

82% OF CHILDREN WHO DIE IN A HOT CAR WERE LEFT UNINTENTIONALLY

Stories like these give me chills (Baby dies, toddler hospitalized after being left in cars/Father Leaves Toddler in Hot Car). Before I became a parent, I'd instantly blame the parents. How can this … [Continue reading]

SANITY SAVERS: GET ORGANIZED

When your house is unorganized, it can make your life seem the same. Wading through piles of toys for a lost shoe or mounds of bills for a stamp is enough to make anyone a little nutso. I can't even … [Continue reading]

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

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SUMMER FLASHBACK: FAVORITE CHILDHOOD BOOKS

It's time for another Summer Flashback (a fun blog hop created by Tammy’s Two Cents). Today we’re sharing our favorite childhood books, which I absolutely love, because reading has always been a … [Continue reading]

HOW TO GET A DRINK IN MY HOUSE

I know what you're thinking. -- Really? You're telling us how to get a glass of soda? -- Well it's not that easy in our household sometimes. Here's what happened yesterday afternoon. When you have a … [Continue reading]

A THOUSAND WORDS

I've seen this picture a bunch of times floating around on Facebook and Pinterest. I get choked up every single time. I absolutely love this photo! If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one is … [Continue reading]