Monday Giveaway Linky – Gettin’ Things Done Edition
Heroes, I've been working away on a massive ToDo list all summer. To be honest, there were days (okay, weeks) when I despaired of ever finishing. I'm still not finished, but do seem to have gotten into a position of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, as it...
Monday Giveaway Linky: New Week Edition
Here we are at Monday again, Heroes. It's a new week! The boys are all asleep in preparation for their week at school. I'm still not used to that. But it's good. I'm hoping to get a lot of work done around the house this week. Just the few days I had last week here by...
I Sent My Kids to School Today
Heroes, today is an auspicious day. After 17 years of having children at home with me, 12 of which I was responsible for their schooling, I sent the younger two off to 8th grade at the local middle school this morning. I've already been asked how I feel about this...
Monday Giveaway Linky – Clean Carpets Edition
Hulloooo, Heroes! I'm pleased to inform you that I am writing this post with my toes enjoying some lovely clean carpets. Hubby, his mother, and I worked ourselves like crazy yesterday and got all of the house cleaned. It smells great! I still have a lot of work to do,...
Bacon is Always a Good Excuse
Scene: The couch...Hubby and I seated and watching television. The phone rings. (I answer) Son: garbled greeting Me: what? Son: Who is this? Me: Who is THIS?? Son: It's your son. Me: Oh good, because this is your mother. Son: Do you mind if I stay over at a friend's...
Monday Giveaway Linky – Lots of Naps Edition
(yawn) Good Monday, Heroes! What have you been doing all day? I've been napping. I don't know why, but I was sooooo very sleepy all day. It's not like me. I am enjoying the sleeping though. I haven't been sleeping well all summer, in part because there's so much to do...
Giveaway LInky – VBS 2015 Edition
Jambo, Heroes! This week we are excited to be a part of our local Vacation Bible School: Camp Kilimanjaro. It's so much fun! And so much work. Exhaustion abounds. So while I go take a nap enjoy the lovely giveaways, won't you? An InLinkz Link-up
Clorox Triple Action Dust Wipes Really Do the Job!
Heroes, I don’t know if you experience allergies to any degree, but I can tell you that I personally have seasonal allergies...all 4 seasons of the year. Seriously, in the winter it’s dust and pet dander, then in the warmer months it’s trees, grass, and molds. And...
Monday Giveaway Linky: Had it With the Planet Edition
Heroes, I just lost my temper with the boys. In a big way. I'm sure I'll regret this tomorrow, but right now I'm still angry. There comes a time for every parent when the endless ignored requests just get to be too much. Boys in this case have not been making an...
Get Teens to Help With Household Chores
Involving teens in the household chores is always a challenge, because after all, nobody feels enthusiastic when it comes to cleaning. The role of parents is to encourage children to be more organized and disciplined and to take part in the cleaning of the house on a...