Is your house a mess? Would you be mortified if a friend stopped by without calling first? Are your children at an age where they can go to the potty by themselves? Have they figured out how to use the TV remote DVD player, or your home computer? Then, there’s no reason your little darlings can’t help you around the house. Martha Stewart would not be impressed with my shower, nor would she praise me for my windows –still, my home is in good enough shape for company. I learned early on as a mom of four children, I had four …
Icy Pop Fun
Wow! June is already here! Our gift to you today is an easy, fun summer project you can do with the kiddos! Beat the heat with these easy, inexpensive and oh-so-tasty ice pops! Jello makes these cool treats less drippy. Let us know what you think! Ingredients 1 unsweetened Kool-aid packet, 1 (3 ounce package) fruit flavored Jell-O mix 1 cup white sugar (reduce if needed for taste), 1 cup boiling water 22 paper drinking cups (3 ounce), 22 craft sticks Directions In a large drink pitcher combine jello, Kool-aid, sugar and boiling water. Stir until dissolved. …
KIDZ TIME
Lord, what is the greatest gift I can give my children? I prayed that prayer 27 years ago. GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYER FOR MY CHILDREN. How did God reply to my prayer? He softly spoke to my heart, “The discipline to run to ME first thing every morning. That way I can always take care of them.” As I continued praying, I asked, “Lord, how can I get my 3 and 5 year old want to read their …
Slow… Children at Play
Slow…children at play. Best. Sign. Ever. May is winding down. (Yahoo! Craziest month next to December-don’t you think?) Summer is rounding the corner. Yes! I want to hurry up and get through May so I can slow down. Moms, summer is the only season that is just a little less structured than the rest of the school year. Here are some fun slow going activities you can do with your kids over the summer. 1.Go to the Library. Yes, actually physically go. Look at the books, pick out a few, some for the kids to read alone, some to read …
See the BOID!
“My sister was carrying my daughter, Kim, down the hall of a hospital. Little Kim was looking back and saying, “See the boid!” (bird – she couldn’t yet say her Rs). Gail turned to see what bird could possibly be in the hospital, and there stood three nuns. Kim thought they were penguins.”* My friend, Sandra Chapman, shared this story in the “Laugh Out Loud” section of The Plan A MOM in a Plan B World. IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH, DON’T YOU THINK? I remember the day when my children, Taylor and Lauren, were little and the milk spilled …
The Joy of Baking/Cooking with Kids
I held her hand as her fingers clutched the stainless steel measuring cup filled with flour. The mixer whirred loudly as the cake batter the four of us were making began to take shape. “Just be careful…” my voice trailed off as the beater bumped the measuring cup sending flour flying. Kids love to create and bake in the kitchen and as a mom I want them to learn how to cook and bake. However as a woman who has to clean the kitchen I don’t always want their “help.” So what are some easy ways to enjoy baking and …
Strategies for Shopping with Youngsters
The little one rounded the corner, alone, crying, carrying her pink, velcroed, tennis shoes. She was maybe three years of age, at the most. “Are you looking for your, Mommy?” I asked. I looked around, expecting to see a frantic mama in search of her child. No one matched that description. Then out popped a young mom from behind the shelves of shoes. I suppose she was fearful of me, a stranger, talking to her child. “Oh, look! There’s your mom. See she won’t leave you. She’s right here.” The woman gave me an icy stare and said, “I was hiding to …
Is More Always Better With Extra-Curricular Activities?
In high school, I was recognized as “Most Involved” in our Who’s Who of the senior class. I was proud of this title because I was indeed, the most involved. I was a varsity cheerleader, captain of the soccer team, SGA senior class secretary, honor student, Interact Club member, and an active member of a dozen more clubs. I never came home right after school; I always had a practice or a meeting. I was a busy girl then and now, as a working mother of twin girls, I am just as busy carting my children to their extra-curricular activities. …
Rethinking Valentine’s Day
I have an issue with Valentine’s Day. As I grew up my parents gave my siblings and I candy and told us they loved us. At school I got candy and those little cards that get thrown away almost as soon as you get home. I gave them too. As I got older, I secretly wished a certain boy would send me a card that shared secret feelings. I hoped and wished, always to be disappointed. Even if I received a card from a certain boy that said something like “Be Mine” I could never be sure if he really wanted …
Fun Indoor February Activities for Kids and Moms
It is February and for most of us it is still cold outside. What do we do to keep our kids from going crazy? Here are some fun February activities to keep your kids from suffering boredom. Did you know February is Canned Food Month? Host a canned food drive for your neighborhood, church, school, or just your family. Have your kids help you bring the cans to a food pantry. February is Snack Food Month Are you still trying to keep your New Years resolution to eat healthier? Check out this yummy and healthy snack that …