I have two things to share with you today regarding the ginormous bags of stuff that my children brought home at the end of the school year. First, the bags were placed in a heap near our mudroom on the last day of school. On the very next day, my husband came home from work and [Read More]
Spend your Summer with Little Passports
Kids already bored this summer? You’re already pulling your hair out? Or maybe you’re just looking to try something new? Then let me suggest a subscription to Little Passports. Little Passports can help your child ages 5-10 “travel” and learn about different cultures around the world – all without ever leaving your own home! For instance, [Read More]
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The Last Day of School
I made it! I successfully navigated both Kindergarten and 4th grade this year. And passed! That’s right, forget my own advancement from Kindergarten and 4th grade oh-so-many years ago. It really only counts when you participate in your child’s advancement from said grade. Let’s see. This year in Kindergarten I sharpened my listening skills, towed [Read More]
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Countdown to the End of School
Our last day of school is Thursday. And it’s a half day, too! That means we’ve got two and a half days left, folks. Two and a half. Riding in the car with my 4th grader this weekend, he started reminiscing about his school days. “Mom, remember my first 4 years of school?” Uh, yes? [Read More]
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5 Ways Having a Baseball Player is Like Having a Newborn
It’s baseball season in our house, which means a never-ending cycle of practices and games. As I was piling my family and the requisite chairs, snacks, hats, and overall bag of crap into my car to go to yet another baseball game, I realized that having a baseball player in the family is a lot [Read More]
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How Having Kids Boosts Your Self-Esteem
Having kids is great. You get to clean them, feed them, pay for them, and love them for a really long time. And kids are wonderful at building your self-esteem! Take the following stories, for instance: I was giving my 9-year-old son a hug and a kiss as he went to bed. Isn’t it amazing [Read More]
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5 Family Friendly Films You May Have Missed
Now that my kids are older, ages 9 and 6, we enjoy watching movies together. It can be a challenge, though, to find appropriate movies that appeal to both boys and girls, 9-year-olds and 6-year-olds, and parents and kids. The following 5 movies are flicks we all like and, for one reason or other, aren’t [Read More]
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Heard and Seen Over the Weekend
As I mentioned on Friday, my husband had to work most of the weekend which meant I was flying solo with the kids. What can possibly happen when the Experienced Bad Mom is in charge for 3 days? Here are the highlights: Grocery Shopping I had to take the kids with me to do the [Read More]
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Memorial Day Happenings, Deals, and Steals
It’s Memorial Day weekend 2013! I hope you have great plans. As for me, I’ll be babysitting a guinea pig and taking my kids, ages 9 and 6, along with me to do the grocery shopping while my husband works. Yes, you know you’re jealous! If you’ll be doing any online shopping this weekend, take [Read More]
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This is Normal at My House
BK (Before Kids), I probably would have freaked out at images that I now consider normal at my house. Like this: It’s a Very Hairy Caterpillar made out of pantyhose. It’s so ugly it’s cute. And it’s now living on my kitchen counter for who knows how long. Or there’s this image: It’s my 16-year-old [Read More]
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