I haven't written about Juvenile Arthritis is a while. Why? Because we haven't had any juvenile arthritis flares. JA can be tricky like that. It slinks back into it's little hidey-hole only to charge back into our life when we least expect it. But last week, I walked into the living room to find my daughter sprawled out on our ottoman saying that she hurt. I thought she was … [Read more...]
Everything is Awesome because I’m running a Lego Movie Giveaway!
This Giveaway is sponsored by Warner Home Video. Despite this, the opinions stated herein are 100% my own. The Lego movie was one of the first movies the kids and I saw at the theater. I was always too chicken to bring them by myself and unwilling to spend so much money when I didn't really think my youngest would make it through an entire movie. This year has been one of … [Read more...]
Lazy but Cheap: 2 Easy money saving apps that require little to no work!
Once upon a time I tried couponing. The time involved and my lack of organizational ability made it more trouble than it was worth. You see, I am the woman that likes convenience and am usually willing to pay a little more for it. I prefer to spend my time having fun with my kids or relaxing—not cutting and organizing coupons. Besides, I rarely remember to bring them with … [Read more...]
How to turn that errand into an adventure with your kids
We are nearing the end of our first week of our first summer with me as a work at home mom. Don't worry. We've all survived. I did cheat a little, I suppose. I had to bring them to daycare on Thursday when I had a dental procedure scheduled that was forcasted to be over an hour long. It just so happened that the "school day" was right at the time when the boredom and … [Read more...]
Make way for the Preschool Graduate
I have to admit, I am not one to make a big fuss over the little "graduations." Graduating from high school and college are huge accomplishments that signify a new phase in life. Often, I feel that preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade, (etc) graduations take away from the importance that is Graduation. I watched in amused disbelief last week as two limos pulled into the … [Read more...]