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Aug 09
Trying to teach my kids to read has always been a tough and intimidating challenge. I try, but I guess my mind doesn’t work in a way that allows me to teach someone so small the daunting task of reading…especially when you get past the three let (read full article)
kids, Product Review, school
Aug 09
Located in Eau Claire, WI, about an hour east of the Twin Cities, we took a mini vacay at the Metropolis hotel and resort earlier this week. Looking for a family friendly get away before school started, the hotel portion of the resort is pretty dec (read full article)
family, just for fun, kids, Product Review, travel, vacation
Aug 01
School’s right around the corner. Some kids get really excited to go back while others prefer a never-ending summer! lol My kids have always enjoyed going back to school and I think a lot of it has to do with how they started Kindergarten. W (read full article)
freebie, kids, school, twitter party
Jul 29
School’s starting soon! I can’t believe how fast the summer has flown by! ;D For my bunch the first day of school is the day after Labor Day. From past year’s experience, the first few weeks can be rather difficult for everyone. Getting accu (read full article)
kids, school, tips
Jul 26
I’m at Make It From Scratch today whipping up fabulous fun party food the kids will love! It’s also great for lunch, picnics, or any other get together. Make sure you pop on over to see what I’ve created! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (read full article)
food, kids, Make It From Scratch, recipe
Jul 26
I’m at Make It From Scratch today whipping up fabulous fun party food the kids will love! It’s also great for lunch, picnics, or any other get together. Make sure you pop on over to see what I’ve created! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (read full article)
food, kids, Make It From Scratch, recipe
Jul 14
Googly Bands is retiring their series 2 product line of bands/bracelets. To celebrate, they’re throwing a retirement party tomorrow at 2pm Pacific time. That’s noon CST or 11am EST. Follow Googly Bands on Facebook to get in on the fun tomorrow. (read full article)
gift guide, giveaway, just for fun, kids
Jul 14
Googly Bands is retiring their series 2 product line of bands/bracelets. To celebrate, they’re throwing a retirement party tomorrow at 2pm Pacific time. That’s noon CST or 11am EST. Follow Googly Bands on Facebook to get in on the fun tomorrow. (read full article)
gift guide, giveaway, just for fun, kids
Jul 13
Most of you know I’m planning on starting school next month to earn my Associates (and eventually Bachelor’s) in Web Design. Online school was the best option for me and my family. Did you know online school is an option for kids in elementary, (read full article)
kids, Product Review, school
Jul 09
It seems a butterfly has passed onto the great beyond. Funeral services were held but as you see, it was anything but a peaceful and organized service! It was entertaining but I was also intrigued by the Four Fellas’ perspective of the death of su (read full article)
family, kids, summer
Jul 06
You can swap clothes the kids have outgrown locally or across the country. You only pay a $13 flat rate shipping charge for the box you receive. Typically there are 10 items in a box. When you’ve collected enough clothes to ship out, it’s (read full article)
frugal, kids, save money, shopping, tips
Jul 06
We’re still adjusting to trucker hubby being on the road most of the week and now we’ve added two more boys to the mix. Hubby’s two sons, ages 7 and 11, are here for the remainder of the summer. YIKES ~ I’m the only chic in the house! Mon (read full article)
family, freebie, frugal, kids, trucker's wife
Jul 03
Can you believe the classic little red wagon has been around since 1917? I remember having one of those little red metal wagons as a kid. We hauled rocks, grass, Barbies, stuffed animals, Hot Wheels and a wild assortment of other things - even a fe (read full article)
gift, kids, Product Review
Jun 25
I'm not one of those anti-television - zero video games - only educational videos allowed kind of moms. We are gadget people. We actually love our television. and satellite. and dvr....oooohhhh the dvr! Each of the kids has a set in their rooms. (read full article)
family, kids, Parenting, tips
Jun 21
Balance Benders is a series of grade level work books focusing on balance style puzzles and algebraic concepts. Think Sudoku for kids - a legal puzzle addiction for kids in grades 2-12! In the beginner series, every page uses a picture imag (read full article)
Books, kids, Product Review
Jun 18
After you become a mom, a light switch seems to flick on inside you. You suddenly become the safety police! Remember that lovely coffee table you cherished so much? The gorgeous focal point of you entire living room... It’s now a crawling. w (read full article)
kids, Parenting, tips
Jun 16
Tyson and Food Network’s Robin Miller are teaming up once again to bring you an awesome new promotion. Keep reading to learn how you can win great prizes like $5,000 and A YEAR’S SUPPLY of Tyson’s 100% All Natural Chicken Nuggets! {dancing the (read full article)
kids, meal planning, sweepstakes
Jun 15
Summertime proves a difficult time to work in some educational learning for my kids. Rainy days provide a great opportunity to take advantage of several online learning games my son loves. The school has hooked us up with programs like Study Island (read full article)
freebie, kids, Product Review
Jun 03
In my neck of the woods, summer means CAR SHOWS. Car club members in Minnesota, North Dakota and even Canada come together several times throughout the summer to show off their fancy wheels. These events are totally free which means a fun family fri (read full article)
family, freebie, frugal, just for fun, kids, summer
May 23
What’s more fun than running through the sprinkler on a hot day! View Full Album Thursday afternoon was awards day at school. J didn’t receive any awards but we’re still proud of his improvements this school year. Despite telling him how p (read full article)
family, just for fun, kids, spring, summer