<First, the confession. I’ve been a homeschooling mom for over 15 years and you’d think I would know what I was doing by now, right? Don’t get me wrong; my kids are doing fine. They’re just a little...splattered from all the different hopes, dreams and curricula that I’ve thrown at them over the course of my being their homeschooling … [Read more...]
Download Netflix for Holiday Road Trips: the Ultimate Travel Hack
This post is sponsored by Netflix and their incredibly helpful and awesome collection of TV shows and movies that you can download and watch on the go. My 8-year-old greets me each morning with a countdown: “Only ‘x’ more days until Christmas, Mom!” For him, this happy feast couldn’t come fast enough. For me, however? I could … [Read more...]
Stranger Things Season 2: A NETFLIX Give-Away
Disclosure: As a member of the Netflix Stream Team I receive special perks in exchange for my reviews & blog posts. As always, all opinions are my own! For me to burn through three episodes of a series {with} my three teen-aged daughters on a {Friday} evening during the break? There have been stranger things. We are only … [Read more...]
Summer Stamping with Netflix #StreamTeam Passports
Disclosure: As a member of the Netflix Stream Team I receive special perks in exchange for my participation. As always, all opinions are my own! Okay, I'll be the first to admit it: The month of July's becoming excessively balmy. "Go play outside," I tell my kids, and yet inevitably they sneak back in...mere minutes seconds … [Read more...]
13 Reasons Why I Watch TV with My Teens…
...and Why We WON'T Be Watching 13 Reasons Why Warning: This post is not for everyone, as it addresses some hard cultural topics like suicide, rape and homosexual sex. True, I often aspire to be a lighthearted Erma Bombeck-esque blogger. This is not, however, one of those times. I am a very modern mom in that I am constantly telling my teens to … [Read more...]
Making Memories, DAVANNI’S Restaurant Style
Being a frugal (i.e. dirt poor) blogger... I am always happy to review local restaurants in exchange for a gift card or three. This is to the advantage of both my family and...um....me. My kids get snockered up on pizza & breadsticks... And I get to satisfy my overwhelming need to be … [Read more...]
Our New Family Favorite: ShineOnMe Safety Reflectors
When sweet Eliana from ShineOnMe Safety Reflectors asked if we'd like to try out their product... I said "Sure!" because how cute are they? (The answer to that is "Very cute.") Cate, a high school sophomore, quickly claimed this fun fox reflector: Whereas Rolo the Guinea … [Read more...]
Habits, Hope and Classroom Help: Part II
Or: How to Choose When You Feel Buried Prologue: I had the best of intentions for this 3-part series, as in, posting more frequently than every three weeks! Hopefully you'll forgive me after reading this post, and understand that while I really love to blog, sometimes I must choose other things. Because... "How to Choose" is a big theme … [Read more...]
Jack Nicklaus Ice Cream: a Review AND Giveaway
~ This post is dedicated to sweet Colleen, to Wayne and to their Family ~ Live well, laugh often, love much. ~ Updated at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday: We have a winner! Deb C., (Commenter Number 24), I will be in touch about sending you your gift card and coupons. Congratulations, and thank you everyone for participating! First of … [Read more...]
How (and WHY) I’ve been Reading MORE
HINT: It involves Well Read Mom and Read More Books Now. When it comes to reading for pleasure, there are three things I can say unequivocally: I really don't have time to read. Joining the Well Read Mom book club and consequently reading—and finishing!—books like The Odyssey, Anna Karenina and Giants in the Earth has been one of … [Read more...]
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