That’s My Girl!

Tweet Julia was her chatty self after school today, but made me a proud (and giggling) mama! Here’s how part of our conversation went… Julz: This boy, Tommy*, came up to me today and said, “Hey, wanna be my girlfriend?” Me: And, wha…. Julz: Oh, I said, “Ew, no! You realize we’re only in 4th [...]

It Doesn’t Have to Be Hard to Change Your Squirmy Baby

Tweet Tiny Tim is an active little monkey these days, just like his older twin brothers were at his age! At any given moment you can find him climbing on to the table, trying to get in to the empty bathtub, or worse. He certainly gets a workout as he tries to keep up with [...]

A Retreat From The Crazy

Tweet These past several days have been rough… My headaches are back in full force, Timmy has bronchitis, and Ben has a stomach bug and was awake and vomiting violently for several hours last night. Miraculously I was blessed with a bit of quiet time this afternoon and, while I have laundry to fold and [...]

Don’t Forget the Avocados

Tweet Are you ready for the big game on Sunday? If you are anything like me, you are probably heading out bright and early on Saturday morning to gather some last minute party foods. I have an idea before you head out, though… Approximately 71.5 million pounds of avocados are expected to be consumed during [...]

Red Envelope Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Tweet Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and, while I would agree that we don’t need a specific day marked on the calendar to tell our loved ones how much we care, it’s nice to do a little special something for your special someone. Ray and I generally exchange a little gift on Valentine’s Day every [...]

Thirty One Gifts {A Giveaway}

Tweet Thirty One Gifts is the leading provider of fun, stylish and functional products for women, their families and the home. From signature purses and totes, to storage solutions that help organize your life, there’s something to fit every personality and situation. The name Thirty-One comes from the verses of Proverbs 31 in the Bible [...]

The Cutest Little Man Ever

Tweet Our littlest man in training. Kicking back, watching the game. Go Niners!!

What’s Your Mothering Style?

Tweet My good friend recently posted on her Facebook wall that she had taken a quiz that gave a bit of insight in to her mothering style. Of the sixteen possible styles, her answers showed her to be Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging – A ‘Responsibility’ Mother. As I read the description – adapted from the [...]

California’s New Child Safety Seat Law

Tweet I know the new child safety seat law went in to effect here in California on January 1st, but did YOU know about it? While I don’t agree that it was completely necessary, and the penalties are severe, it was a pretty easy adjustment, all things considered. In case you haven’t seen the law, [...]

Take Action #SOPABLACKOUT

Tweet In support of the #SOPAblackout, we will not be posting any new content today. You can read more about the SOPA and PIPA at 5 Minutes for Mom. And, if you want to join the SOPA strike to protest SOPA and PIPA, you can find out how to strike by blacking out your site. Let’s take [...]

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