Silhouette portraits of my children have been on my agenda for YEARS. The idea originated from a Mother’s Day card compliments of my son’s preschool. The card contained a mini silhouette of my 3 year old son and I absolutely loved it!! I made a vow to replicate it with all of my children…maybe even […]
Archives for June 2015
Tell it Tuesday # 7- About the Hair…Again
Never a dull moment in my home, especially after my kids learned how to say what they REALLY think Whyyyy does she always have to comment on the hair?! And then there is my age…. Thank you son, yes I am older than 13… WAYYYYYY past even. Want more? Click HERE!
Mommy Madness Tip # 7- Hot dogs to go
Planning an all day family outing? Save money with this “hot” alternative to the boring sandwich. Grab an insulated beverage cooler. Add hot dogs. The hot water will keep your lunch nice and hot until you are ready to eat! Do you ever find yourself with extra single packets of ketchup and mustard when you […]
Midland Local Kid Friendly Events for the Summer
I have to admit that I have a love/hate relationship with summer break. I appreciate the freedom to venture outside of Midland without the worries of being back in time before school lets out. I enjoy the extra half an hour (sometimes 1 hour) of extra sleep in the morning. But. My kids are typical […]
Tell It Tuesday # 6- Eye Blinkers
I have a little one who will be starting preschool this fall. Don’t let her small stature fool you, she is a 16 year-old stuck in a preschooler’s body. “Dad and Gabie do not need blinkers, but they have them”, my youngest came to me obviously distraught. “Boys do not need eye blinkers. They […]
MCFTA: Be The Dino
“Be The Dinosaur” traveling exhibit is now at the Midland Center for the Arts and will be available until September 3rd. Will your children enjoy it? Honestly, my children and I had a blast! I have read mixed reviews from other moms via social media and I can see how some families may be […]
Dow Gardens: Viva La Pollination
Mention bee near my children and World War III erupts. Sometimes they flee in tears, but more often one child willingly offers a sibling as a sacrifice. I never know what their reaction will be, but I’m willing to put money down that it won’t be standing still. I’m an avid gardener and much to […]
Beach Themed End-of-Year Party
It’s that time of the year again- a time every school aged child celebrates, yet Moms near and far dread- you know, the time that teachers live for- the last day of school. Dun-Dun-Dun!!! My son’s kindergarten end-of-year celebration was beach themed. Two other room moms and I collaborated together and chose a theme that […]
Should you Combine a Class Party?
It’s the end-of-the year party, and the teachers want these kids. out. of their classroom. I’m kidding! I cannot say for sure, I just know that the teachers (bless their hearts) have a TON of cleaning to do after our rugrats finally vacate. For the last party of the year, should you blend the classes […]
Tell it Tuesday # 5- Even When I’m Lost
My child is stuck to me like a leech every second of the day…with one exception, shopping. Yes, the time that she SHOULD be by my side, she would rather run up and down the aisle or hide in clothing racks. She is super quiet when she hides in the clothing rack too. She has […]
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