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Our Interview with Maggie Gyllenhaal- Her thoughts on Motherhood & Nanny McPhee
Check out our interview with Maggie Gyllenhaal! She's got plenty to say about being a mom and playing the part of Mrs. Green in Nanny McPhee Returns!
Easy To Make Peanut Butter & Chocolate Bars Recipe
These peanut butter and chocolate bars are SO easy to make and don't require too many ingredients. They're perfect for group gatherings and as a simple and quick dessert.
In My Kitchen; Kid-approved and Mom-loved Recipes
Beef Chimichangas
I stopped at a thrift store to pick up a couple new recipe books the other day because some of the … [Read More...]
Barbeque Beef Sandwich Recipe
If you're a fan of sloppy joes I think you're going to love this recipe even more. This has become a … [Read More...]
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
This chocolate chip cookie recipe is one of my absolute favorites. This is a recipe that my mom used … [Read More...]
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If you have Dora fans they're going to love this fun event taking place at Walmart this weekend. This … [Read More...]
Save $10 on the Alice In Wonderland DVD/Blu-Ray Combo!
My husband and I took our kids to see Alice in Wonderland at our dollar theater a few weeks ago and … [Read More...]
Featured Posts & Hot Topics
Welcome to the all new Keeper of the Cheerios!
As you can see we've had a super nice little face lift and this is one theme and look we'll be holding … [Read More...]
White Cloud Mom Bloggers in Canada (Part 1)
Late June I headed to Montreal to site-see with the other White Cloud mom bloggers and to visit … [Read More...]
Best Felt Food Patterns From Around the Web
Inquiring minds want to know where I got some of my patterns.. well, I used some patterns that I purchased … [Read More...]
Craft Ideas, Tutorials, and Home Decor
Sneak Peak: An Upcoming Party and An Easy Birthday Banner Tutorial!
I've been working on a super secret birthday project this weekend for my daughter's upcoming 10th birthday. … [Read More...]
My Son’s New Buzz & Woody Big Boy Room
My son is three but he's pretty tall for a three year old and his adorable Elmo toddler bed just wasn't … [Read More...]
Printable “Happy Easter” Cupcake Toppers
I just designed these yesterday for my mini cupcakes I was making for the kids for Easter weekend and … [Read More...]
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Send a Summer Smile With 1-800-Flowers.com! Win a $50 Gift Card! (ends 9/10/10)
Just because school is back in session doesn’t mean it’s too late to send someone you love a summer smile. This Summer 1-800-Flowers.com is encouraging everyone to send a smile and brighten someone’s day with a thoughtful gift or flowers.
I personally love this service because my family lives far away which can make it a [...]
Stories of Motherhood, Marriage, and Family Life
My Husband Was In A Car Accident
My husband works nights and doesn’t usually get home until 5 or 5:30 so last weekend when my husband came home at 3 a.m. I immediately awoke panicked and asked what was wrong.. strange how as wives and moms we always just “know” when something is wrong.
He’d wrecked the car.. my mini van if you want to [...]
The End Of Our Homeschooling Journey
I said long ago that what we’ve wanted all along is just to do what is best for my daughter. I think every mother feels that way. We want to see our children thrive and be happy and healthy and nothing less.
So last school year we began homeschooling our daughter and we continued to do [...]
Camping.. In the desert..
A week ago I had the bright idea to pack up my family and head out for a weekend camping trip. Not really knowing where to go I found a state website with camping grounds information and we ended up going to the Bruneau Dunes in Idaho. I was prepared for the dirt.. I’m okay [...]
It’s Been Four Years..
I remember the day of my son’s birth like it was yesterday.. it was truthfully one of the most terrifying days of my life. What should have been one of the most amazing memories of my son is actually one that still has the ability to make my heart sink in my chest.
My pregnancy with him [...]
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Wordless Wednesday; Hoo-Hoo, “Who’s” Family is That?
I think they may be mine but I’m currently taking offers (insert big cheesy sarcastic grin here). Just kidding! I love those two crazy little munchkins on the right way too much.
Visit 5 Minutes for Mom to find more Wordless Wednesday participants and while you’re here be sure to leave your Wordless Wednesday URL in the [...]
Wordless Wednesday: The First Day of Fourth Grade
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, time goes by way too fast after you have children. I can’t believe my little girl is already in the fourth grade. It’s hard to believe the baby days are over, our pretty princess days are gone, and we’re moving into the land of the [...]
Our Interview With Emma Thompson- Bringing Nanny McPhee Back to the Big Screen!
Most of us tend to think of Emma Thompson by her role as Nanny McPhee.. with the funky tooth and the hairy wart. What many don’t know is that she was also the screen writer for Nanny McPhee and Nanny McPhee Returns. She’s been a very busy woman! Emma just recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her [...]
Our Interview with Maggie Gyllenhaal- Her thoughts on Motherhood & Nanny McPhee
One of our favorite nannies is back in theaters today in her new movie, Nanny McPhee Returns! Young and old alike are bound to love this movie and we have the inside scoop here at Keeper of the Cheerios from the talented actors and actresses.
In Nanny McPhee Returns, Oscar®-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson returns to [...]
Wordless Wednesday: Fishing With Daddy
There’s just something so sweet about a little boy fishing with his daddy…
As always be sure to visit 5 Minutes for Mom for more Wordless Wednesday posts and while you’re here be sure to leave your Wordless Wednesday post URL in the linky below! Happy Wednesday!
Reviews
The Moon Dough Barnyard Playset- My Son’s New Favorite Toy!
When Team Mom sent my four year old son the new Moon Dough Barnyard Play Set he was SO excited and by excited I mean, he couldn’t keep the gigantic smile off of his face for twenty minutes and clinged to the box while letting me know this was HIS toy and NOT his sister’s [...]
Catch A Ride On The Dinosaur Train! Win Dinosaurs Under the Sea on DVD! (ends 8/31/10)
Do your kids love dinosaurs? Tomorrow morning (Friday, August 20th) on PBS KIDS your kids can enjoy an entire hour with their favorite Dinosaur Train characters on the one-hour television premiere of Dinosaur Train Under the Sea. We had the chance to see the special and my four year old was in dinosaur heaven. The songs were fun [...]
Mix & Match Fun For Young Children with Pop on Pals
It can be hard to shop for 2 and 3 year old children. Toys are often too baby-ish for them or made for older children making it nearly impossible to find safe toys that still hold their short attention spans. But there’s a new toy hitting the shelves, a.k.a. Pop on Pals, and my four year old is [...]
Despicable Me Movie Review; A Summer Movie Must-See!
Tomorrow, Friday June 9th, Despicable Me comes out in the theaters and this is one family friendly show you aren’t going to want to miss!
Synopsis:
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with
flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to
the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a [...]
