Why I’m Choosing To Homeschool My Daughter
February 12, 2010 – 10:30 am | 28 Comments

If you lived in our home you’d have heard the many conversations that my husband and I have had over the past few years. If you follow me on twitter you may have seen my …

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Our Zatarain’s Mardi Gras House Party
March 3, 2010 – 11:16 pm | 2 Comments
Our Zatarain’s Mardi Gras House Party

A little over a week ago my family got to host a Zatarain’s House Party. We were originally supposed to be a part of Zatarain’s February 16th effort to set the record for the nation’s …

Our Homeschooling Journey: Week 2 Update
March 2, 2010 – 3:45 pm | One Comment
Our Homeschooling Journey: Week 2 Update

Last week we finally got a better taste of homeschooling and what it’s really like. I really do have to take this one day at a time because if I think about what the week …

Why I’m Choosing To Homeschool My Daughter
February 12, 2010 – 10:30 am | 28 Comments
Why I’m Choosing To Homeschool My Daughter

If you lived in our home you’d have heard the many conversations that my husband and I have had over the past few years. If you follow me on twitter you may have seen my …

Potty Training? WIN a Boon Potty Bench and 2 books; The Princess Potty & The Pirate Potty!
February 1, 2010 – 10:46 pm | 91 Comments
Potty Training? WIN a Boon Potty Bench and 2 books; The Princess Potty & The Pirate Potty!

I’ve been gradually getting my son used to using a potty chair. I’ve been patient.. but those diapers are getting spendy and they’ve got to go! When I return next week from my trip to …

Little Moments Like These
January 29, 2010 – 10:10 am | 4 Comments

I miss my little boy when I take him to preschool. However, I love taking him to school. “Why?” You ask. Because when it’s time to pick him up he sees me and screams “MOMMY!”, …

My Three Year Old Tornado
January 8, 2010 – 12:28 pm | 2 Comments
My Three Year Old Tornado

It’s Friday, I LOVE Fridays… usually. Not today though. Today I was expecting a nice relaxing Friday with a little time to clean my house and even do some of the extra deep cleaning I’ve …

Holiday Toy Shopping Made Easier With These 2 Resources!
December 10, 2009 – 7:03 pm | No Comment
Holiday Toy Shopping Made Easier With These 2 Resources!

The Toy Industry Association has just recently launched two new websites, Toyinfo.org and ToyAwards.org. Both of which are a wonderful resource to us parents. If you want to find out what the coolest toys …

Wordless Wednesday: A Precious Memory- My Son’s First Steps
November 17, 2009 – 9:31 pm | 20 Comments

Visit 5 Minutes for Mom for more Wordless Wednesday and while you’re here be sure to add your WW URL to our Mr Linky below! Happy Wednesday!

Children and Disappointment: What to say and do without causing a tantrum? Guest Post By Sharon Silver
November 17, 2009 – 8:51 pm | No Comment
Children and Disappointment:  What to say and do without causing a tantrum? Guest Post By Sharon Silver

Most parents hear this as they walk into a store, “I want a toy, I want gum, I want this doll.” When children are begging for stuff most of us feel embarrassed and will do …

Our First Family Game Night Winner
November 16, 2009 – 2:40 pm | 3 Comments

Someone has something he wants to tell you all after he won our first weekly Family Game night and our super cute Family Game Night Trophy that we recently found at Toys R Us. He’s …