What exactly happens when your appliance isn't delivered? Dinner plans change. (Background: Brian was blessed to win new oven at the Mixed Conference thanks to The Fresh 20 that sent him on their behalf.) Brian borrowed a dolly to move the old oven out the house last night. I … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2012
Elf on the Shelf 2012 – Day 25
Brian hid the Elf on the Shelf in the lovely flowers that Matthew picked for me at Sam's Club earlier this week. The flowers are sitting on my dresser. I was sure that the kids would have a hard time find this. I had to stand on my toes to take this picture people. Grace managed … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Holiday Randomness
Our life lately ... Our Church window. Matthew took a rare nap and Brian sent me this picture. The girls did their winter dance recital this week. What is happening in your life? Leave us a comment and let us know! … [Read more...]
Little Pim – Language Learning for Kids
Recently, we got a chance to review a video by Little Pim, a foreign language series designed specifically for introducing languages to your little ones. Details ... The Entertainment Immersion Method® integrates the latest scientific research regarding kids’ language … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012 – Day 24
We decided to try to get tricky and move to our Elf on the Shelf in a place where he was mostly covered. The girls decided he was sleeping like a baby since he was all swaddled in the scarf that hangs in the living room. This was a bit risky as the kids could stand on the chair … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012 – Day 23
I am playing Elf on the Shelf catch up tonight. We have remembered to move the Elf on the Shelf every night but I haven't taken the time to post. We had a few deadlines and this Christmas stuff is driving me to the ground it seems. If you are waiting on our Christmas cards ... … [Read more...]
Building a Child’s Confidence
Just like we talked about little tasks for little hands in the kitchen a few months ago, we find little tasks for the little hands all around our house. Each time we challenge the kids with a new task, I am amazed with how fast they catch onto the task. Grace loves to open the … [Read more...]
Life Insurance Options During Open Season
At many companies, it is open season for employee benefits. Every year, Beth and I have a discussion about how much life insurance we should have for each of us. The real discussion has less to do with each of us than it has to do with taking care of the kids. At the end of … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012 – Day 22
More cards are on the Christmas card mittens now than in the picture. So our Elf on the Shelf is a bit more hidden. They will still find him in record time. I think I should tie their shoes to the mittens and maybe they will find them too! If only our Elf on the Shelf, … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012 – Day 21
So after deciding to not post about yesterday's Elf on the Shelf position, we also failed to move said Elf on the Shelf. I really need the magical version that moves itself. If you find one, can you let me know? So panic over the Elf on the Shelf set in at 3:30am. Why was up … [Read more...]
LOC Card Saves Your Key Ring!
Is your key ring loaded down with loyalty cards like mine is? I finally went through me key ring a few weeks ago and took off three cards for places that were either out of business or I no longer shopped at ... why was I still carrying around their plastic card?! I find it hard … [Read more...]
Elf on the Shelf 2012 – Day 20
Yesterday evening I boycotting posting about our Elf on the Shelf. Instead we spent the evening having a movie night which resulted in Sophie and Matthew both falling asleep in my lap. (Totally don't recommend Madagascar 3 though. Sophie thought it was scary. Matthew did like the … [Read more...]
Why Do We Blog?
I posted on Facebook today that I was surprised the Keurig winner just wrote "thank you" in the email they sent me. Maybe it wasn't fair to compare that to the email we received earlier this week from a coupon winner that wrote two paragraphs thanking us for the $5 free product … [Read more...]
Not so Merry Christmas from the Bulldog Puppy!
My sister sent me this picture of her sweet little Bulldog puppy, Enzo. Apparently, Enzo is trying to work his way out of treats and toys for Christmas and just wants his regular dog food and already chewed up toys. I think he should get away with as much as he can now why he … [Read more...]
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Give the Gift of a Great Future Holiday Campaign
This year marks the 2nd annual BGCA Give the Gift of a Great Future Holiday Campaign! Log onto the Boys & Girls Clubs of America website to learn more! The Boys & Girls Club of America suggests that we as parents Give Your Kids the Gift of Giving. Do you do this at … [Read more...]