When Tweens get #Hashtag overload – #MomIsTurningPurple

subtitle: You just had to be there. Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake have been at it again, and they do an amazing job of showing us how ridiculous we sound using hashtags in real life. (Can’t see this video? Watch it on YouTube – #Hashtag) I showed this...

Mom, I need an “Iseedamedicine”

Medication – Tylenol, Benadryl, Motrin, Advil… and whatever else is necessary. First, it was grape liquid. Then that cherry red ‘stain everything it touches’ syrup. Then clear bubblegum flavour. Next stage was chewables – all in the same...

What can you do in under 30 minutes?

My kiddos have had this ongoing fuss about how long all of their chores take them. PHOOEY! Tonight I tested it for myself. It only took me 26 minutes from the time everyone was done with their dinner until the time I had it all cleaned up (hand dishes washed,...

Is it a Cat??? Making Halloween Treats #Kellogger Style

Halloween evening at our house this year included making yummy treats together as a family. Rice Krispie Treats! Only my big kiddos wanted to help, but they had a great time! While we were making the Rice Krispie treats, BudBud and I had some discussion about what our...

Life is like a fart

My 12-yr-old son heard me reading this funny caption to my Sweetie, except he didn’t hear it quite correctly. real version: “Love is like a fart. If you have to force it, it’s probably crap.” Son’s version: “Life is like a fart. If...