We all know and love Croc’s shoes. They are so comfortable and have fabulous designs and colors. We also know that schools and gyms are no fans of Croc’s. They do not like the simplicity of them. How the kids can slip the shoes on and off. How they can easily allow mulch or sand [...]

This is part of a Back to School series.    I am all about routines and nice neat areas. I do not like clutter. Clutter seriously gives me panic attacks. With school underway I KNEW I had to create a area for the kids to put their shoes, backpacks, lunches and jackets so they did [...]

This is part of a back to school series.    If your kids are anything like mine they hate school supply shopping. You would think it is because of the fact that it means school is coming, but really it is because of the boring school supplies that are out there.   Office Max Schoolio [...]

This is part of a Back to School Series of posts. When schools start getting back in session that means that moms are busy getting all the supplies their kids need. If you are also like most moms you find yourself having to go buy more school supplies through the year due to kids losing [...]

Madison is all ready for 3rd grade! Jake HAD to be in the picture with her. C-man and Jake ready for their first day back at school! And this is how Molly felt about the first day of school.                

This is part of a Back to School Series.    Some mornings there just isn’t enough time or energy to prepare a full sized breakfast for kids. I know for me personally there are several mornings that I continue to hit the snooze until the last possible minute. Plus we all know that kids love cereal. Cereal [...]

  It is the first week of school and whole new year of learning and surprises! The house is a buzz with excitement and even a bit of nerves. I am so proud of my kiddos and I know they will have a fantastic year! I traditionally tell you what meals we are having on what days [...]

This post is part of a Back to School Series. Most kids school lunches always contact some kind of sandwich. Peanut butter and jelly. Ham and Cheese. Grilled Cheese. Most of these sandwiches are served on regular old white bread. White bread has basically no nutritional value. When making your child’s sandwich you have a [...]

This is part of a series on Back to School.  Kids loving having chips packed in their lunches. Unfortunately most are full of fat and ingredients that I can not even pronounce. They are fattening and leave a nasty orange color on your hands. YUCK! Now you do not have to deprive yourself or your [...]

This post is part of a Back to School series.  Yogurt is a awesome after school snack or any addition to a school lunch. Most yogurt has live cultures our bodies need as well as calcium and protein. Greek yogurt is even better. Extra creamy and loaded with more protein that regular store yogurts. My [...]

This is a series of post in the Back to School Edition.  Does the kids going back to school have you nervous about the millions of germs they are going to come into contact with once they start? Are you buying Lysol and disinfecting wipes in bulk? Now you can help teach your kids about [...]

This is part of a Back to School Series.  With school right around the corner you want to start your kids off on the right foot. Not only with the right school supplies but also the right nutrition. Most juices are laced with sugar and are not even real juice. While sugar not only makes [...]

Summer is here and for most kids that means summer camps. Summer camp means packing up your kids and their belongings and hoping they come home with at least half of what you sent. Mabels Labels can help make sure your kids keep up with their stuff! Mabels Labels are bright, colorful, dishwasher safe, microwave [...]

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANK YOU FOR ENTERING! Are your kids always leaving their jackets, back packs or lunch kits at school or daycare? If your kids are like my kids, the answer is yes. Last year my daughter left her jacket at school a thousand times and one time we thought [...]

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANK YOU! The kiddos are heading back to school and that means 2 things. 1. They will be having fun and learning. 2. Their chances of picking up a nasty bug sky rocket. My son gets sick very easily so we are also being cautious and try [...]

If you have noticed, my posting slow down this week. I am having computer issues. My desktop is about 4-5 years old. It has no room to add anymore RAM so the programs I need to run for blogging, Mamavation, and more will not run at the same time. Therefore, blogging takes hours for one [...]

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