Parental Responsibility

People often wonder why kids are "so bad nowadays". I really do think some of it comes down to parenting.At both Madison's school and Will's school, I see kids coming out of cars with their coats not even zipped! Now, I live in Illinois where it has been hovering between 15-20 degrees all week. Not only are my kids zipped, they have hats, gloves, hoods ...continue reading

DWTS: Kate Gosselin

I know people hate Kate Gosselin. I get that (kinda). That being said -- you have to give her credit.  I watch all the haters on Twitter and I've actually responded that I'd like to see any of us get on that show.  I can tell you -- I'd suck.  I know I'd suck.  Most of us would suck.  Kate is not an actress, she's not an athlete, she's a mom.  Think ...continue reading

Cold, Seasonal Flu & H1N1 Symptoms

h1n1 chart

I got this great chart to help you decipher what sickness is going around in your house. As a mom, I am freaking out about H1N1, and this really helps to figure out what's going on.  (That being said, always make sure you call your doctor for the proper medical care). ...continue reading

I’m leaving on Jet Plane. . .

To General Mills.  In a couple of hours.  Seriously.  Though I do know when I'll be back again (Monday night!).I'm excited.  We are a General Mills family.  I should take a picture of all the cereal we have at my house at any given time.  It's amazing.  Okay, not so amazing since I buy it when it's on sale or when I have coupons and then I stock ...continue reading


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