Here is this week’s round-up of fun activity. There was a lot going on this week, but lots of great discussion. We talked about our gardens, our parenting woes and solutions, and are still working on all of that spring cleaning. Anyone else feel like their house is going back to square one?
I hope you will check out what we have been up to! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
Featured Article:
Spring Cleaning for Today’s Mom-
With spring comes all of the beauty of the changing season. We finally began to see our grass; we enjoy seeing the new buds on our trees, and the sweet smell of a good April shower. What also comes along is the dreaded ritual of spring cleaning. Maybe you went through this awful experience as a child. Your mother would be pulling all the linens, washing the drapes, deep cleaning every nook and cranny of your home and then collapse after a full day of cleaning. I don’t remember this as being a fun ritual for our family and have decided to try a different method of cleaning in our own home…. Continue Reading
Blog Entries for Fun & Discussion:
How Does Your Garden Grow? –
I am looking forward to spring, as the snow piles again on the ground, and wanted to discuss gardening plans this year. I also share a list of some great posts that I have read recently on making the most of the gardening season this year… Continue Reading
A Truthful Journey & Then a Party– Next month will be the last credit card payment that I hopefully will ever have to make. I am looking for ideas for throwing a debt-free party and am opening the floor up to you…Continue Reading
Just Call Me Ticketmaster– We are trying a new reward system in our house, thanks to a great reader tip and a fabulous book that I read. We are trying to overcome our discipline problems with some good old-fashioned beatings… just kidding, some positive parenting….Continue Reading
We Need to Work on Our Letters– Ethan is really interested in reading and writing so I shared some things that have worked for us and opened the floor up to discuss what tools you have used to help your children learn to write their letters…Continue Reading
You Discuss: Are Rewards Systems a Bad Idea? – We are having an honest discussion on whether rewards systems are a good tool in parenting? Do you agree with these or not… Continue Reading
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New Real Mom Reviews:
Ticklebug Changing Kit
dunkluv biscotti
Featured Recipe of the Week:
Better Than Pam Spray
Forum Discussions:
This is Spring Break week for my kids. We have been having fun without spending much money. A trip somewhere wasn’t an option, so we have been doing something fun here everyday… Join the Discussion
I am a first time mom and my daughter is now almost 17 months old. She is showing just about all the signs that she is ready for potty training. My dilemma is that from now until August this year we are going to be doing a lot of traveling, in the car and by plane, and I am not sure this is the best time to start. We have bought a small potty for her and have been getting her acclimated to it. She continually tries to pull her diaper off and lets us know that she is going pee pee or poo poo. She does not let us know that she has to, only when she is going. I am afraid that with all the traveling it will be too much stress on her and on us to potty train her now. She will also be starting daycare in August for socialization. She just loves other children. What do you guys think??… Join the Discussion
Play it Again, Momma!
Did you miss these posts the first time around? Here they are for your reading pleasure!
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
The Poor & The Sick
Lower Your House Payment
Creative Toy Replacements
How We Accomplish a $50 Grocery Budget
Not enough of me yet?
WSBT: Planning a Cheap Getaway
Frugal Hacks: Quit Being a One Woman Show
Blissfully Domestic: Repurposing the Sandbox
The Daily Special: Spring Cleaning & Healthy Eating
Kenmore: Make Meal Planning Easier