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hiding from monsters

shanna — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:51:03 +0000

Hope everyone had a relaxing, fun, entertaining, productive, lazy….or whatever you wanted your Labor Day weekend to be! It was certainly the exclamation point for our family, ending a very busy couple of weeks!!!

That being said, my tip today is that even with the craziest of days.

The busiest of schedules.

The hair.pulling.out-too.much.on.the.calendar-not.enough.time.in.the.day, kinda weeks and weekends we all have….

Stopping for a minute to hide from monsters….

Well, it will just put a smile on your face, and a memory in your heart to keep with you always.

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rookie move of the month

shanna — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:46:50 +0000

My tip for you today is a little random, but it is truly legit. And I may go to Mom Hell for taking these photos, but you have to know that the camera was on my office desk, which was where I was sitting, and shooting them in action mode meant this was about 3 seconds! So I promise, hugs and cuddles were soon given…

TIP:

If you ever need to wash your Little’s “B”, “Wubby”, “Lovey”, “Blankie”, etc…..you are wise to HIDE IT from them as you carry it to the laundry room……

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wordless wednesday ~ body art

shanna — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:16:00 +0000

I think the whole body art thing is still lingering from Canada. And honestly, my tip for you is you just gotta go with it sometimes in order to keep both the peace and your sanity.

It all began with drawing pictures to hide an ugly temporary wall…..

But then Addie happened.

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1 dinner, 2 meals ~ bowls & burritos

shanna — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:26:31 +0000

I absolutely LOVE when I can make 1 dinner count for 2 meals! Such a time saver, not to mention budget friendly…

Crock Pot Chicken Bowls are one of my favorite meal staples. If I don’t make this once a week, then at least every other week. (Sad I know, but like I said, EASY).

This past week I threw everything into the crock pot, and by “everything” I mean, all that I’ve listed as an ingredient, plus any leftover chicken or beef that I found in the fridge. (We had grilled chicken and Click here to read the rest!

sprinkles mom of the month

shanna — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:30:26 +0000

Now I don’t necessarily think that what I do is any more unique or special than any other mom.

Truly, I think we are all remarkable for being moms and that ANY mom will admit, that she had no idea the job she was taking on until she became a mom!

All that being said, I’m often asked in emails if I would post what my daily schedule with the Littles looks like. And although I would love to do this, it’s just like everything else in life, always…

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