Monthly Archives: November, 2008
Rummage Sale: Spring 2009
I have been working slowly and steadily to reduce the amount of “stuff” in my house. Something I have been avoiding like the plague is the mountains of toys in almost every corner of my house. I’m on a mission to do this now. It is unfortunate that rummage sale season is over, since there’s …
Product Review – Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera
Last Christmas, I bought the kids a Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Waterproof Digital Camera. It is the perfect camera for fledgling photographers in the 3-7 year-old range. It has a flash, a simple interface, and comes with all the tools you need to transfer their photographic masterpieces to your computer. The image quality isn’t that great, but …
Creative Uses for Clear Packing Tape
I’m all about simplifying my life. As any parent knows, the electronic toys of today require many batteries, tools, and an iron determination (as well as at least twenty minutes) when it comes to replacing those batteries. My kids are now beyond the point that I have to worry about them removing a AA battery …
Snow Removal 101 – Start in the Middle
Welcome to November in Wisconsin. My kids woke up yesterday, thrilled and screaming because there was snow on the ground. My first thought was “I hope it melts while I’m at work!” Last year, I had a snow removal service, which was perfect, convenient, and ultimately too expensive. As a result, I will be doing …
Recommended Reading: It’s All Too Much, by Peter Walsh
Clutter is my enemy. The clutter in my house seems to multiply at an alarming rate, and I have had a goal for a while now of learning how to cope with it. Oh, how I would LOVE to be selected by Oprah to have Peter Walsh come knocking on my door… I’d be willing …
Cheap Thrill of the Moment: Swirly Ball
You know how the kids are always entertained by the cardboard box the expensive toy comes in? Well, I for one am scaling way back for Christmas this year. They find a great deal of entertainment in things like a strainer and a ball… And it encourages creativity! What fun and creative activities have your …
The “Use It Up” Challenge
I’m a product junkie. I am a sucker for packaging, smooth-talking hair stylists and advertisements. The other day, it occurred to me that I would be crazy to buy ANY MORE PRODUCTS until I’ve used up the hundreds of half-used bottles in my bathroom. I will be keeping track each time I kill a bottle, …
Do you feel alone in your single working mamahood?
You aren’t alone. We are everywhere. Sometimes, it doesn’t seem like that is the case, but every day more and more mamas are facing the world solo. It’s a tough job, but the rewards are immeasurable. Some days are easier than others, but as time goes by it gets easier on the whole. My goal …