In this economy, saving is essential. And with four kids, I am constantly looking for ways to cut down on our costs. I never really thought of store brands as being good quality. Growing up, we always had items such … Continue reading

Posted in Top Ten Tuesdays | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

So I’ve tried for many years to perfect Beef Stew, and it was something that has always eluded me. One of my favorite dishes, every time I tried to make it, the meat would be too tough and that just … Continue reading

Posted in Food and Kids! | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

I know what you’re thinking. Another stroller? Woman are you mad? Okay maybe you aren’t thinking that, but my husband sure did when I told him I was looking to buy another stroller. Planning to travel out of the state … Continue reading

Posted in Crazy About This Thursdays! | Tagged , | Leave a comment

People this is a great and extremely useful invention. I am totally in love with this product! I recently purchased a Cybex Gems Onyx Stroller (see my complete review coming next Thursday!) and although I am in love with it, … Continue reading

Posted in Crazy About This Thursdays! | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

I’ve been away for some time spending whatever free time I have, and trust me its not a lot,  working on my thesis for graduate school. I slaved for months on what was a culmination of three long and tedious years of … Continue reading

Posted in Commentary | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

With my now eight year old daughter, I wasn’t familiar with the “crying it out” method, now more commonly known as the Ferber Method. Hence, for the most part she slept in my bed to save my sanity from having … Continue reading

Posted in Commentary | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

This is the story of two birthday parties…on the same day. My youngest children turned one and two, two days apart from each other and my husband and I came up with the brilliant idea to throw them a joint … Continue reading

Posted in Commentary | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Is your little one getting on the move? Touching everything in sight and sticking his or her little fingers and toes in just about anything?!? Then it’s definitely time to start baby proofing that home of yours (it’s also time … Continue reading

Posted in Top Ten Tuesdays | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Before moving to the suburbs I was a city chic mamma. Okay “chic” might be stretching it, but I definitely was a city mom. After school my kids came home and the thought of letting them outside to play never crossed my … Continue reading

Posted in Commentary | 2 Comments

Before venturing back into motherhood I suffered from a mild addiction to bag-itis. Purses, pocketbooks, hobos, totes you name it I loved it. They are of course the one accessory you don’t have to worry about fitting into! It was … Continue reading

Posted in Crazy About This Thursdays! | Tagged , , | Leave a comment