Election Day and Kids.
Involving your kids on Election Day! Tomorrow is Election Day and your kids have probably heard you talking about the election and who you are voting for. They most likely know the names Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. They have seen the campaign commercials on TV; they have seen bumper stickers, and t-shirt. And if your kids are anything like mine they might want to know what donkeys and elephants have to do with a presidential election (I am sure some of us have a fun colorful answer for this question). More questions I have been hearing from...
read moreCranberry-Orange Muffins & Quick Bread – Healthified!
Cranberry-Orange Muffins & Quick Bread – Healthified! If you love muffins and quick breads, but want a healthy way to enjoy them more often, I have a great recipe for you to try! So healthy, it could easily be a great breakfast option (healthier than pancakes covered in syrup! ) This recipe has whole grain flour, oats, 5 (yes FIVE) different kinds of fruit in it, very little organic raw sugar (you could even substitute honey or maple syrup) and is so easy, moist and delicious, you’ll want to make it weekly! I was inspired to make this...
read more“Money Saving Tips for Moms during the Holiday Season”
Hello Mamas! Yesterday Jessica Singer CEO of Mamabargains and I had the opportunity to do a segment on a local TV station in Salt Lake City, Utah. KUTV Channel 2 and “Fresh Living” invited us on to discuss “Money Saving Tips for Moms during the Holiday Season. I thought it would be FUN to share some of these tips with our Mamas. Here they are as well as the video… “Money Saving Tips for Moms during the Holiday Season” BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY One great tip is to stay home and avoid the...
read moreMy day at Mamabargains…..
Today I am doing a job shadow at Mamabargains. So far, we have taken pictures, edited them on Photoshop (with the help of Kimmy), I’ve seen the website and all the products for the day, and later we are going to go out and work in the warehouse. When I first got here Jackie acted as my tour guide and showed me the whole building which included, the conference room, Jackie’s desk, the other employee’s desks, the warehouse, the cute little kitchen hallway, and the front entry room. Honestly this is such a cute place and...
read moreLast Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
Hey Mamas! It happens to the best of us. You wake up one morning and suddenly it is the day before Halloween. Your little one comes to you with a note from the teacher describing the wonderful costume parade and party tomorrow and your mind jumps into panic mode.Or maybe your kids are like mine and still have NO idea what they want to be this year. And well if you are like me most of your friends are Halloween Costume overachievers…UGH!! You are probably asking yourself where did September go? And how is Halloween...
read morePinterest!
Hello Mamas! Pinterest from 2 different perspectives we would LOVE to hear your thoughts…. Image via Pinterest…Of course! How do I love thee Pinterest? Let me count the ways… Whoa Mamas! Over the last year I have developed a serious addiction to Pinterest. What’s that you say? You too? Who says addiction is a lonely thing?! Pinterest has sucked me in and most of my friends…ok, and their friends, like a Kirby vacuum! What is it about the virtual pinboard that keeps me scrolling through picture after picture of...
read moreCan’t I just potty in private?
Can’t I just potty in private…… Moms, you all know what I am talking about. You have just sat down to go to the bathroom and you hear “mom” and then the door swings open. Seriously can I just go to the bathroom in private? I think this happens to all of us. And THIS is my biggest pet peeve about being a parent. I love my kids and they are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I would not change much about being a parent except going to the bathroom in private; I know lock the door… But this does not stop the pounding on...
read moreChef Kirsten: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole (With Gluten Free Swaps)
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole (With Gluten Free Swaps) Creamy, rich, flavorful pasta dishes are usually a family favorite that will bring the entire family to the table! But healthy? Usually not. I have made this “healthified” meal for my family and friends and everyone loves it! It’s not what you typically expect from a cheesy pasta dish; it is spiced up with antioxidant filled Mexican spices, extra veggies chopped up fine (good for sneaking to picky eaters) to boost the nutrition and it ends up tasting like creamy chicken...
read moreEvery Parent has a Favorite Child…..SAY WHAT?
Hey Mama’s Every Parent has a Favorite Child…..SAY WHAT? My kids ask me this almost daily, “mom am I your favorite?” I always say “I do not have favorites!” This got me to thinking do parents really have a favorite child? I think it depends on the day, what is going on that day, who is back talking me, who is fighting or who is being the most helpful! One blogger dad admitted to having a favorite child which created a lot of buzz and was featured on Fox and Friends. Buzz Bishop Blogged, “If I were to be absolutely...
read moreBack to School Bully
Hey Mamas! Back to school is an exciting time for a lot of kids but for some it can be terrifying. School bullies can make it so kids don’t even want to go to school. Bullying is often portrayed in movies and television in a “Give me your lunch money” kind of way, but in reality bullies are much different. I love the way Dylan Radley, a fifth grader who speaks out about school bullies, starts his speech. He asked his audience how many people picture bullies “as bigger, meaner, older kid with steam coming out...
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