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Last-Minute Huevos Rancheros (Gluten-Free!)
Foodie Friday on Instead of the Dishes?! Yes, my friends, old dogs can learn new tricks. Earlier this week I had one of those days where I got home later than expected, everyone was tired and hungry, and I had forgotten to defrost and marinate the chicken for the recipe on the meal plan. So, I scoured the fridge/freezer/pantry for inspiration, and here is the result! (serves 4) Ingredients 1 14.5oz can of black beans, drained and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Homemaking, Mommyhood
What Kind of Mother am I?
Stay at home mom, work from home mom, working mom, single mom – these are common ways to categorize moms with terms that don’t have a lot to do with how we do our actual mothering. One of these categories is how you might answer another mom when they ask what you do – it’s what they really want to know – how do you identify? what is your schedule like? are you jealous or annoyed by moms in my category? Working moms and stay at home moms can be jealous of one another and feel guilty for different reasons. Single moms are usually also working moms, and cope with resentment and performance pressure. The newest breed, the work from home moms, sometimes feel disconnected from all the other kinds … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mommyhood
Our Southwest Missouri Summer Bucket List
Bucket Lists are gaining in popularity, and being semi-new in town, I thought it would helpful to put together a list of things that we can check out as a family right here in Springfield and Southwest Missouri. It’s also a component of the 100 Days of Summer planning process. Last summer I made a Little Rock, Arkansas bucket list, if you’re interested. Activities that are Free are marked with a ^ Activities Askinosie Chocolate Bass Pro (Free “summer camp” … Read entire article »
Filed under: 417 With Kids, Education, Frugal Fawn, Missouri, Mommyhood, Spending Less, Things to Do, Travel
100 Days of Summertime Winners
Happy Memorial Day everyone! Congrats to Sarah and Lenora, the winners of the 2013 100 Days of Summertime eBook planner giveaway – I’ve emailed both of you. Hope to see you on the 100 Days of Summertime Facebook page! Don’t forget that you can download this handy resource for just $5. Just head over to the 100 Days of Summertime website and you’ll have it in a few clicks. There’s also a free downloadable excerpt if you … Read entire article »
Filed under: Booklists, Health & Fitness, Homemaking, Mommyhood, Product Reviews
100 Days of Summertime {giveaway}
Tomorrow is the big day for us – the kids’ last day of school. Sort of. Because they’ve both opted to go to summer school, which starts on Wednesday. And I’m having mixed feelings about that, because on the one hand I’m glad that they love school and that my schedule will be free to help with the new business if needed, but on the other hand, it’s a whole month of summer that kind … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health & Fitness, Homemaking, Mommyhood, Not the Dishes, Product Reviews
Happy Tot Greek Yogurt Smoothies Review
My kids just barely missed the advent of food in a pouch. It started with baby food, but my kids were already chomping baby carrots by then. I remember when I first started spotting itty bitties sucking applesauce out of a pouch, it reminded me of when a street vendor in Belize City tried to sell Craig and I water in a bag. We were like, “Uh, no thanks?!”, only to find that that was … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health, Health & Fitness, Mommyhood, Product Reviews
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