My youngest had her first ER visit just this weekend. There was no accident or anything where you would look at her and see anything wrong. Constipation, my friends. It is a silent and can even turn deadly… like a fart. Bad joke? Moving on! We ended up struggling with...
Been a while since my last blog post, apologies! Been a lot of family drama, that I wish not to stir up anywhere. Sadly I wish it were the same for the other part in this diabolical, but what can you do? In the chaos of it all, I brought...
I started playing Pokemon Go September 19, 2016. You would think I was WAY up in levels by now? NOPE! I have children who want to play and who do not have cellphones. They won’t for a VERY, VERY long time, so I allow them to use my phone. They...
It has been 36 days since I started removing soda from my daily routine. In all respects I have been mostly successful! I have had probably 2 full sodas since I started this and both times were special occasions. One was Christmas Day and the other was a movie afternoon...
I never fully understood how people could be so grief stricken when a celebrity dies, we never really knew them as a person. Yet, I was brought to tears when I heard of Carrie Fisher’s passing. It really hit me in my heart guts. I came to see why people...
Let me give you a little background into our Christmas traditions, when it comes to gifts.My kids ask for ONE thing from Santa, and that is it. I am not even kidding, that is all they even want to ask him for. This was not even a tradition started by...
Flickr Homeowners love to renovate because a house can get old and tired. Plus, the changing seasons make it very necessary, especially in the autumn and winter. Of course, the sticking point is money or lack thereof. The average homeowner doesn’t have a stash under their bed, which is where...
Most of the time, it’s fairly easy to understand what your puppy is trying to tell you. It’s about body language, after all, and we humans are far from above it. A wagging tail, excited barks, and a friendly nudge – but what about those heartbreaking growls as soon as...
Spending the entire night playing video games is something that we wish we could do. Sadly, we get tired from the pressure of work and we occasionally need to stop to do something like take care of our commitments. Gaming all night doesn’t seem like a realistic possibility anymore for...
[Image Credit] All children have the propensity to be shy. Part of this comes from a relatively quiet start in life; for their first few years, children don’t venture outside anywhere near as often as adults do. The people they see and meet tend to be those they are already...
All-inclusive vacations are perfect for families who like to travel together. Spending quality time there is easy because there is so much to do and see. Plus, you will be able to make the best of everything this type of deal has to offer, which includes buffets, free drinks, various...
According to most interior designers, the basement is one of the most underappreciated rooms in the home. But, as it turns out, it’s also one with the most potential. Basements are well out of the way of the rest of your home. They occupy their own level and are usually...
Image Credit Do you remember MTV’s Cribs? Well, amazingly the show is actually back, though it’s nowhere near as popular as it was back in the day when MTV was on just about every TV on the planet. For a lot of people, Cribs was something of a guilty pleasure...
Being a mom is hard. Everybody agrees with you on that one. You have to run around frantically after your child or children as they grow at a phenomenally fast rate. There’s certainly no guide for success when it comes to parenting because every child is different and every household...
If you have your nerdy passions, then seeing your kids inherit the same interests or find ones of their own can feel like a little victory. It’s like passing on a piece of yourself. Gaming is no different. However, a mom always has to think about the health of her...
Image Source Whether you’re moving into your first place or are simply looking re-decorate on a budget, there are many to go to furnish your home cheaply. Here are some of the best places to look when hunting for a deal. Flea markets and rummage sales It’s worth keeping your...
