Hummus is mmmmm. For me hummus is comfort food. I don’t eat it often, but when I do eat it is yummy. When we have a gathering, a dish of hummus and pita bread is a must. Hummus can be…
Category: Family
Review & Giveaway: Yoplait Healthy Pack
Hectic is the way we roll. Rush to get up. Rush to get the school bus. Rush to make lunches. Rush to get work done before kids get home from shcool. And then there is the afternoon rush of…
I’m Ready to Cry Uncle and a Giveaway (Clorox Green Works)
It’s official! I’m ready to give up on my house. I’m not sure what was the trigger. Some possible suspects: – the 100 or so unmatched but clean socks – ditto for underwear – the perpetual toothpaste stains in the…
National Tween Summit
I have so much to post about our experience at the National Tween Summit at the Capitol Hilton in D.C.. Can’t write a full post just yet, but here’s the key points: – My girls had a fabulous time at…
Review: 30 Family Party Great Games: Outdoor Fun for wii
Did you know I’m reviewing games and other electronic gadgets for TheOnlineMom?I don’t think of myself as particularly techie. I wouldn’t be much help in rewiring a house or fixing an electronic device. But , I can give you — …
Posted from the Wilds of 6th Grade Outdoor Education Camp
#Stuckatoutdoored Realizing that I can post from my phone. This could be dangerous! Outdoor ed camp is proving to be not as bad as previously thought. Loving watching my shy daughtteer interact w friends. Poetry…simile charades up next…
Help! My Kids Are Overscheduled!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…my kids are overscheduled. How did this situation happen? Why did I let it happen? Is it too late to do anything about it? The straight answer is that we are in…
The Ringling Bros. Circus Is Coming to a Town Near You!
I’ve said it before but the circus is my kind of show. A little of everything…music…clowns…acrobats…animals…and good old-fashioned fun! I waited to take my kids to the circus. I would look at flyers for local circuses or traveling troops, but…
The Last Flu Shot Standing
I should have know something was up… We arrived at the doctor EARLY for our appointment and saw a doctor IMMEDIATELY. Now as you know I tend to be a procrastinator and doctors tend to keep me waiting even when I…
Sneaking Veggies In
My kid, preteen, and teen are a little old for me to “get away” (insert air quotes) adding fruit and vegetables to their food. I’m a meanie and I make them actually eat their F&V. Back in the day we…
