Cooler Than Mom Jeans, but Just as Comfortable
One thing I've learned over the years is that it's a waste of money to buy my son "toys" that don't really DO anything. Action figures. Pretend helicopters. Little cars to push around. Waste waste waste. Jon David is only really entertained when he is learning or creating something. He's always been that way, which … [Read more...]
It's basically a rule that kids like to play. They want to be entertained. They get boooooooooored. One thing I struggle with over Winter Break is keeping my son busy. It's usually cold and wet outside, and although I try to spend as much time with him as possible, I still have housework and cooking to do and can't … [Read more...]
I am obsessed with Bento Lunch Boxes. I need to get my act together and move beyond the peanut butter and jelly, honestly. There are some super creative people out there who do amazing things with Bento lunches...like Tiffany from Cute Food for Kids. She has a whole section on her site that features fun ideas for Bento lunches! You need to … [Read more...]
I am the mother of a boy. A seven year old boy who asked for a Bear Grylls knife or an AK 47 for Christmas. So, I'm not exactly on top of what little girls are doing nowadays. I DO know about those Bratz dolls...and those new sleazy vampire looking things (Monster High I think?). No thank you. I decided to … [Read more...]
Hey! So as you know both Kristan and I are both moms of boys. Just boys. Which kinda makes us experts on boy stuff. Seriously, I get invited to a girl birthday party and I will literally stand in the girl toy section of Target staring for 45 minutes. It's over-stimulation or something. Don't even get me started at buying gifts for … [Read more...]
Now since Twilight and vampires are the theme here this week, but the Twilight series maybe a touch, errr... inappropriate for the younger kids, how about we give them some fun alternatives? My boys love to read and they THINK they like scary stuff...but when it comes to bedtime, scary books don't do either of us any favors. Here's … [Read more...]
My boys are always looking for art projects. I think they are under the assumption that the more cutting and gluing and mess making, the more "arty" the project. I am not keen on cleaning up huge art messes, so this project was easy and not so messy! Also, it uses a medicine dropper or eye dropper, which my kids seemed to love using...who … [Read more...]
With the Thanksgiving holiday coming soon I wanted to share with you a fun tradition we have. I love books and so do my kids...I also love a theme, so getting my kids books to read about upcoming holidays is great fun. It gets them in the spirit and they are fun to pull out year after year creating mini traditions. I mean, who doesn't … [Read more...]
Ok, so yes...I prank my kids. I have a long history of pranks...some going over well and some flopping. And yes, I enjoy laughing at my children's expense, as long as it's all in good fun...sue me. I am sure some of you don't agree with pranking, and that's fine...but I will tell you, as long as my kids get a laugh along with … [Read more...]
I am a mom who plays pranks on my kid. Often. And as luck would have it, so is Shelly, which is just one of the many reasons she is my bloggy BFF. We both realize that as moms, it is our right to get a good laugh at the expense of our offspring. Also, I am pretty sure I read a study somewhere that said that … [Read more...]
Ok, so I have an 8 year old and he LOVES to read. Every night before bed he pulls out whatever his favorite book of the moment is. But regularly, he reads the same books over and over over...which I don't quite understand. I have never read a book twice in my life! Recently he has gotten into a series called Big Nate... There are … [Read more...]
I am constantly looking for new and easy things to keep my boys occupied. I have to say that while I enjoy crafts...the mess that they generally leave behind is enough to keep me off the craft-wagon. There are certain things, though, that hold boys interests, far beyond a puzzle or a box of crayons...paper airplanes are a prime example. I … [Read more...]
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