Tag Archives: Parenting

Cake Pop Crayons

At my house my kids use crayons like crazy. They are very creative and create many masterpieces. The question is what do you do with all those broken pieces? Here are 2 ideas to use up your broken crayons. Melted … Continue reading

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These are a few of my favorite things

I was thinking of my all time favorite movie, The Sound of Music. So, this morning I’m going to post some of my favorite things. Delsym Children’s Night Time Cough & Cold: I do not like to medicate my children, … Continue reading

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Punishing potty mouths

In a large family, there is always a feud going on. I generally let the fire burn out on its own. There are a few times when I will intervene, threat of violence, or potty mouth. My little red has … Continue reading

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Is it fun or is it learning?

Our homeschool is very relaxed, borderline unschool. Homeschooling kids with autism disorder is a huge challenge for me. Most curriculum choices tend to work only for a few months or not at all. My husband has paid thousands of dollars … Continue reading

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Have you tried Tide Pods?

I am a penny pincher, in fact my friends use to say that I could pinch a penny so hard that boogers would come out of Lincoln’s nose. I didn’t think it was funny at the time. I try to … Continue reading

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Praising The Lord for this news

This morning I heard the most glorious news and I want to share it with the world. My friend “Lee” and her husband were told that they would never get pregnant. They tried to adopt only to be turned down. … Continue reading

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Free family fun

Are you looking for free family fun for your children? Parenting and being frugal can be a challenge. I have put together a list of fun ideas. Library: Many people don’t realize the library offers free programs for children and … Continue reading

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Foods to help you lose

2013 I have set a goal of nutrition for myself. I’m not saying I’m going to join the gym or will spend a fortune at Wally World buying the newest diet drug. I’m just going to try to eat more … Continue reading

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New year = New life

2012 was a rather rotten year for me personally. Actually speaking I guess the past 8 years have really sucked. Our family has experienced a lot this year. Children on the brink of death, broken bones, broken hearts. Diagnoses of … Continue reading

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Yummy tater soup

Yummy tater soup to warm your little snowmen. Wash, peel, dice your taters Peel, chop an onion Boil the taters and onion until tender. Drain and return to pot. Add milk, pepper, salt, and cheese to the taters and onion. … Continue reading

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