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It’s Crayola’s Birthday!

Happy Birthday Crayola! Crayola makes me smile.  I know it may sound a bit silly but bringing out a new box of Crayola crayons is one of my favorite things to do with my kids.  Afternoons spent with a new set of crayons, plenty of paper, and giggling kids, will always be some of my favorite memories. And yes, it must be Crayola.  We are crayon snobs in my home and only Crayola will do.  When my son was little he thought crayons equaled Crayola and was surprised to learn other crayon companies existed.  My oldest daughter used to organize … Continue reading →

A Playdate for the Girls Part III

Lunch time was a the most hectic part of the girls’ play date. They all wanted to eat at once, which is no great surprise when three infants are involved. This whole situation was slightly stressed by the fact that we only have one high chair and a tableless bumbo. The most upset girl got the high chair. I gave her some bits of cheese and frozen organic cheese to tide her over while I made her peanut butter toast. My daughter seemed to be the least upset (and it is no wonder being in her own house) so I … Continue reading →

Are You Ready For Small Saturday

One week from today is Small Business Saturday. If you own a home – based business or other local, small business, it is your time to shine. Whether or not you own and operate a small business, it is your time to shop and to show small businesses everywhere that you care about them. Whether shopping “small” entails a trip downtown to your favorite local wine merchant to pick up some bottles of holiday cheer or snapping up adorable handmade crochet hats and wooden toys on Etsy for the good little boys and girls that you know, you are making … Continue reading →

Free Valentine’s Day Apps for iPhone

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Those of you who absolutely adore this holiday are probably very excited. You might enjoy playing around with some free Valentine’s Day apps that are compatible with your iPhone. These cute, fun, apps are a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank. M.A.S.H. Valentine is a FREE app that is compatible with both iPhone and iPad. It takes the original M.A.S.H game that you played as a child, and gives it a Valentine’s Day spin. M.A.S.H stood for “Mansion, Apartment, Shack, House”. This app turns it into “Married, Acquaintances, Soulmates, … Continue reading →

When the Holiday’s Aren’t So Happy

There are plenty of things for children to be excited about during the holidays. After all, what’s not to like about days off of school, and presents from Santa? For some children, though, the holidays bring out symptoms of depression. This is something that parents need to be aware of. You probably are aware that Christmas, and the holiday season that surrounds it, can make many people depressed. For adults, this can stem from worries about finances, and from the stress that is involved in organizing family get-togethers. Adults may also be grieving the loss of loved ones who have … Continue reading →

Happy Chaos

Remember Punky Brewster? She was such a cute little kid but now she is all grown up with two little ones of her own. Soleil Moon Frye is an entrepreneur, a social media maven, an advocate for Alzheimer’s, a mom and now a writer. She has written the book she says she wished she had when her first daughter was born. It is a fun book to read, her style and sense of humor make it a book you don’t want to put down because while you are reading it you feel like you are talking to a friend and … Continue reading →

Easter Sunday Fun

I come from a large family. On special occasions my family gathers together to celebrate. Since we moved to Texas, I have missed out on these family events. I am so happy, then, that my friends down the street have adopted us into their family. Last year on Easter Sunday Chris and I joined our neighbors at her parents’ house for Easter dinner, egg hunt, and a general good time. We had Jessie and our initial placement had returned, so we had two two-year-olds. I was hoping for an invitation to this year’s Easter festivities and I was not disappointed. … Continue reading →

National Pancake Day

Are you more likely to take part in an event or activity if the proceeds go to help a charity that you’re passionate about? The DFW Family Expo is coming up and the money is to benefit Children’s Medical Center. I love Children’s Medical Center. My first pediatrician was in the foster clinic at Dallas Children’s. Many of my current infant’s specialists are at Plano Children’s. Dallas Children’s surgically removed the quarter from Jessie’s throat. I am more than happy to support any organization that supports Children’s Medical Center. I remember giving money at Sam’s Club when Sam’s was collecting … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Dora!

Okay, I admit it: We’re Dora fans… well, kind of. Come Sunday my 6-year-old daughter will be tuned into Nickelodeon’s TV movie, “Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure,” but not because she’s fallen victim to the pimped out backpack-wearing, adventure-loving girl with super rescue powers. Rather, my little wannabe dog has a thing for Boots, Dora’s pet monkey. So much for the girl power theory. Still, if it were not for Dora, there would be no Boots… or Diego or The Big Red Chicken or Isa or any other pastel-colored talking vermin. And whereas that would be just fine by me, childhood … Continue reading →

Being Frugal Is A Way Of Life – New FL Blogger Intro

Finally, I’m writing my Frugal Living introduction post. Better late than never, I always say. I wanted to say hello to my fellow FL living blogger Mary Ann Romans, and all of Families.com new bloggers. Since starting with this website about a month ago I’ve been having a lot of fun writing in my various topics. Being able to share and learn is a wonderful thing. As the title of my blog today states, being frugal truly is a way of life, not just one area of it. Many times someone may start out counting pennies in the area of … Continue reading →