I used to get so frustrated that my son had so much food left over in his lunch box. That is, until I went and had lunch with him one day. Those poor kids only have 20 minutes to eat! When I saw this, I knew I had to make some adjustments to the lunches I packed him. The kids aren't allowed to eat their "snacks" in the lunchbox until the main food (the sandwich) is … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Seed starting Preschool Project
Spring is coming! It comes a little earlier here in the Sunshine state so I may have gotten a little bit of a head start but since I am not much of gardener, I probably needed it. My preschooler loves to play in dirt, look at flowers, and be outside. She and I both love salad (I know--it makes me so proud) and lettuce grows quickly, which is great for keeping kids … [Read more...]
4 Tips for entry into the most Exclusive School in the {Disney} World: Jedi Training Academy
Spring break is approaching so I thought I would share some tips on getting into the Jedi Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, FL. This interactive show is one of the most popular attractions at Hollywood Studios for young padawans. After two years of lackluster attempts at getting young Pork Chop on the roster, we finally took admission seriously … [Read more...]
3 tips to be more productive when Mom is stressed out!
Last week I started a third online class. First, I am a firm believer that online classes, though "convenient" for stay at home moms are more work and more time consuming. I chose to take all online courses this semester because Pea's JA has been more active so classes that require physical attendance are not a good choice for me right now. This is my first semester going … [Read more...]
I’m not a very good tooth fairy. But there’s hope…
My son is a little over one year older than my daughter. She hates that and competes with him in ALL things. When he lost his first tooth and she saw that he got a dollar, it was on like fairy song. (She is currently obsessed with fairies.) A week later she gleefully announced that she had a loose tooth. Soon after, she walked up to me with a huge, bloody smile and showed … [Read more...]