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After what seems like a lifetime of sick kids and a very sick husband, the house is starting to feel somewhat normal. Normal as in the kids having their energy back even though hubby is still in bed wallowing in pain. With almost everyone eating again I whipped up a meal that's about as gentle on the stomach as it gets. Chicken soup and soft biscuits. Much like the ones from Cracker Barrel Restaurant, these are … [Read more...]
Somewhere between crawling and potty training, kids hit that stage where diaper changes can be quite the challenge. Too big for a changing table and not quite ready to step up to the big kid potty, babies (and parents) need something easier and quicker for diapering. That's where the new Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers come in. We've all been there, the second you lay your baby down to put on a new diaper … [Read more...]
I've dealt with my share of disrespectful outbursts and pre-teen back-talk. I imagine there's plenty more to come given the fact that our son is only ten with two sassy daughters right behind him. Growing up in the house I did, disrespecting a parent resulted in some serious punishment. My sister and I learned to keep the backtalk in the pillow and aside from the normal teenage rebellion, I was a pretty respectful … [Read more...]
That was the reaction from husband after a recent mini makeover to some of our food products. Looking through my grocery bags he found organic milk, organic broccoli, organic carrots, organic pasta, organic pasta sauce and then I hear ... you even bought organic eggs? why are they brown? Are you for real? I imagine a lot of this is a real shock to him, it is to all of us but it's necessary. Food isn't … [Read more...]
Cold and flu season is in full swing and while that usually means every moment of your day is a Bleachable Moment as you try to eliminate all the germs, there are some moments that just leave you gagging and wishing you had a magic wand to clean it all away. I had one of those moments yesterday. Both of my daughters have horrendous cold bugs, the kind that includes fevers, hacking, runny noses ... the works. … [Read more...]
Dinner and dessert is something our family often enjoys, as a pair. In moderation, a little dessert can hit the spot without being overly high in calories and I love the challenge of using one product in multiple ways. Pillsbury Crescents are exactly that kind of product I like to use because they're great in sweet and savory dishes. These are just a few of my favorite ways to use Pillsbury Crescents, including … [Read more...]
*Celebrating two weeks without biting my nails* * My son took an elbow or knee playing tackle football with his friends which he oddly seems proud of.* *BBQ chicken wings I baked for Superbowl Sunday* *The chili that followed the wings and gave me heartburn for hours.* *The big pink box that's going to save my ass next year come tax season when I need to find receipts and deductions.* … [Read more...]
Sweets in the Shower ... not quite as naughty as it sounds but definitely delicious (for the nose). I was doing some blog hopping earlier this month and ran into yet another blog post from Nichol at KiddieCornerDeals.com where she shared a review of Glop & Glam organic hair care products. As soon as I saw "candy apple shampoo" and "cake batter conditioner" I was sold. My two favorite scents in the whole … [Read more...]
In this house the mouse is a big deal, especially Minnie Mouse. We've got two little girls that adore watching the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse episodes on TV but I have a feeling they really only watch because they big, puffy heart Minnie Mouse. Last week we had the brand new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse I Heart Minnie DVD arrive and I sure wish I had my camera out when our youngest daughter saw it. Her little eyes lit up … [Read more...]
Last night we celebrated Super Bowl Sunday like most Americans, eating a ridiculous amount of food, the kind that leaves you bloated in bed whining, why did I eat that??? The things I ate were so terribly-good that I'm embarrassed to even admit it all right now, which is why I had to fix something incredibly healthy for breakfast. I did learn an important lesson through all of it though. After a few weeks of … [Read more...]
