This week my eco-friendly obsession is: REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS. I am almost always toting one of these around in my car. Not only do I love that i get 5 cents back on each bag I bring with me to Target, but they’re also great when loading stuff from the…
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{friday finds}: 05.06.11
Love this great reminder (especially this time of year) on keeping kids safe while playing sports. {@ Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!} This cannellini tuna salad looks like a perfect summer lunch! Now, if I could only get the weather to cooperate! {@ Tidy Mom} Oh, how my kids would…
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Mother’s Day Tea
This afternoon the 1st graders hosted their annual Mother's Tea. It was the cutest thing ever! I was seriously in tears before the event began. Nathan came out into the hallway and found me wandering around with the other moms and chatting it up. He jumped into my arms and…
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We love our teachers
Today begins the week-long celebration of Teacher Appreciation week for us. As such, the kids woke up this morning and decided to make cards for their teachers today. We plan on sending a few more goodies along this week to help show how much they truly are appreciated! Last…
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{friday finds} 04.29.2011
Ok, I know it's not even Mother's Day yet, but these cute Father's Day card ideas have got me in planning mode! {@ Tip Junkie} I absolutely LOVE these practical and no-nonsense, easy photography tips on getting great pics of your kids. {@ Mom Advice} Just in time for the…
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Scott Naturals 4-Week Test Drive: Week 3
This week my eco-friendly obsession is: COUPONS. I use coupons every single week to shave as much as possible off my grocery spending. I also rarely, and I mean rarely go out to shop for clothes, shoes, housewares, books, heck even restaurants – without FIRST looking for a coupon. Not…
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The Tooth Fairy better be rich.
I'm not sure why the Tooth Fairy started a tradition like this, as it could certainly break her. Turns out, she thought it would be a good idea to give $1 that corresponds to what number of tooth it was that was lost. And, in addition, a shiny new Sacagawea…
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Easter wrap-up
(click to see enlarged photo) It was such a fabulous Easter weekend! I hope all of you enjoyed it as well. Between egg hunts, coloring eggs, Easter mass, and hosting some family in town this weekend, it was busy but FUN! Now, back to our regular routine! I can't believe the…
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{friday finds}: 04.22.2011
As much as my kids adore chicken nuggets, I think they would actually LOVE these yummy homemade ones! {@ Babble} I love this inspiring idea for paper medallions to celebrate Teacher Appreciation week! So festive! {@ Skip To My Lou} When a friend of mine sent me the link to these,…
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Scott Naturals 4-Week Test Drive: Week 2
With three little men running around my house these days, I am more concerned than ever about our consumption and conservation efforts as a family. For example, when serving the kids a quick snack I will use a plate rather than just put it on a napkin or paper towel. Yes,…