Ideas, reviews, and thoughts on simple living in the REAL world.
With the number of people who regularly post on Facebook accounts, you would think that the World of Facebook would be full of posts as unique and diverse as the people posting them. Somehow, though, when people use Facebook, they tend to meld into one of ten Facebook Personalities. Start pinpointing your friends now. 10. The Narcissist.... Continue Reading →
Nothing like listening to the fourth round of sirens...explaining to my daughter that they're still going because there aren't enough volunteers...she asks why I don't join the fire department, and all of the times I've thought about trying to run calls with three kids in tow comes to mind. I'm listening to dispatch during all... Continue Reading →
You'll find that routine essential oil users have a preferred brand--sometimes two in case their favorite doesn't carry or is out of a particular oil they want. Most of these people will spend hours sifting through information and clever marketing in search of the best essential oil distributor. Things you should care about: Purity - it shouldn't... Continue Reading →
Welcome back, Feedburner readers! Here's a recap of the latest blog posts that happened since I moved my blog to WordPress--that you unfortunately missed out on until now. 😦 Check them out and enjoy! What's More Important Than The Gorilla: in light of the child-gorilla-zoo incident, how it took over social media, and what's more... Continue Reading →
Here's to the Forgotten Dads. The ones who created a child, and then had to say goodbye. The Dads who heard that they were a Father, and who were excited, nervous, in love... ...and then panicked, bargained, and whose hearts were broken. Here's to the Forgotten Dads. The ones who helped to clean up the... Continue Reading →
It occurred to me today that using essential oils is like the easiest mom "skill" to learn that can have a huge impact on your emotions, health, and lifestyle. I've been using them a few years--before they were "cool"--so I've got some experience here. They are what makes me a ninja with my kids. Feel free... Continue Reading →
Great news - there's a bunch of EASY PEASY Flag Day activities you can do at home before the kids go to bed! Patriotism is an important part of our family culture, and we don't miss an opportunity to teach our kids about being an American! Happy Flag Day! Flag history/etiquette: from Education World Flag Day... Continue Reading →
I did something I've never done before today. I listed "Mother" as a job title on my resume. I don't think that's on any of the HR How-To lists, nor was it mentioned in any professional business college courses I've ever taken. Yet, while I was typing up my relevant work experience, I realized that... Continue Reading →
Once in a blue moon, I am home alone without my children. You'd think I'd take a nap, but I'm adversely affected with surges of energy when I'm alone, and I have an internal argument over exactly what I should accomplish during this time. Following that, marathons of creativity occur where I actually do what... Continue Reading →
I woke up this morning to news that a Gorilla was put down after a child fell into the Gorilla exhibit at a zoo. I was irritated because I've been to a lot of zoos, and all I could think was that it would take a lot of effort on a 4-year-old's part to get... Continue Reading →
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