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Marked Water Bottle - Simple Sick Day Solution

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

My 8 year-old has been home sick with a cold for the last two days. As all Moms out there know, life doesn’t slow down when you’re kids are home sick. No matter how much we wish we could tend to our kids hand and foot; work, laundry, dishes, and dozens of other daily to-dos demand our attention too. Sometimes [...]

sick day, solution, water bottle

Make Perfect Hot Cocoa Everytime

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

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If you live anywhere in the Midwest you’ll probably understand why I’m posting this today. At the moment, my house, car, grass, and pretty much everything else that’s exposed to the elements is coated in two inches of solid ice. Today, my kids spent the better part of an hour smashing zillions of icicles with [...]

appliance, hot chocolate, Products I Like

Control your pantry mess for under $30

Thursday, June 8, 2006

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At first glance, my pantry seems a little over the top. Most people see all the bins and the labels and assume I’m some sort of neat freak. Trust me, I’m not…you should see my bedroom right now :). If fact if those same people would look closer, they’d realize that these bins aren’t designed [...]

Kitchen, organize, pantry, plastic container

Talk to Me Tuesday: Turkey Day Tips

Tue, Nov 18, 2008

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I love Thanksgiving. Well, actually that’s not exactly true. I love the idea of Thanksgiving - the boatloads of rich foods, the decorations, the traditions, the leftovers. Unfortunately, since I live several states away from any extended family, I’m kind of on my own when it comes to pulling off this massive, potentially stress-inducing meal. [...]

cooking, holiday, Holiday Ideas, Kitchen, recipe, talk to me tuesday, thanksgiving, tip

Great Gap Coupon - Good Through Sunday

Sat, Nov 15, 2008

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Check it out…two posts in one day. I almost feel like a real blogger now. I’ve always been a big fan of the Gap, especially when it comes to adorable winter wear for my kids. There’s just something so endearing about seeing my kids in a cozy new sweater or fuzzy pair of Christmas PJs. If [...]

coupon, gap, offer, sale

3 Must-Have Tools for Easier Kid Hair Styling

Sat, Nov 15, 2008

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If you’ve got daughters, chances are you’ve done your fair share of last-minute hairstyles. Both of my beautiful daughters were born with gobs of hair so I’ve been whipping out cute-but-quick hairstyles for almost 10 years. Along the way I’ve found a few tools that come in very handy when you’re trying to create a hairstyle in a hurry. A [...]

girl hair styles, Kid-Friendly Solutions, tools

Easy Solution for Transitioning Seasonal Kids Clothes

Wed, Nov 12, 2008

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Yesterday it was a chilly 42 degrees here in Missouri. Last week it was 72 and it wouldn’t surprise me if I woke up to a balmy 80 degree day tomorrow. Around here, the weather fluctuates constantly in the fall and spring which can make it pretty tricky to keep your kid’s clothes under control. [...]

closet, drawer, kid clothes, Kid-Friendly Solutions, kids, Laundry, organize, solution

Clever Treats for a Halloween Class Party

Thu, Oct 23, 2008

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Clever Treats for a Halloween Class Party

Thanks for you patience last week while I prepped for my latest Wanda-style Halloween party. It was a big success. I tried lots of new twists and challenge ideas this year and I can’t wait to tell you all about it next fall. Speaking of Halloween, if you’re in the market for a sweet treat to send in for [...]

bakerella, cupcake, food, halloween, party, recipe, treat