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I am Raising a Hug Machine

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JDaniel is a hugger. I couldn’t be happier. At first he would only hug me. Then he progressed to his dad and grandparents. Now he hugs his friends when we leave their houses or say goodbye at a play date location. These are not just I am leaning my head on your should hugs. These are wrapping your arms around you and squeezing hugs. The best part Continue Reading

Holding Hands When You Pray Can be Slimy

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My husband and I hold hands when we pray before dinner. JDaniel has seen us do it for months. He reached over a month ago to hold hands with his grandfather during a prayer and then didn’t look like he was going to repeat it. Recently I felt a little hand covered in spaghetti reach over from his high chair and tug at my sleeve during the pre-meal Continue Reading

Car Seat Safety Resources on the Internet

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I was contacted by Mom's Influence and asked to share some wonderful resources available for free to help make safe choices about car seats and to help use car seats properly for maximum safety. Here are the resources: Twitter: An actual safety expert mans the @ChildSeatSafety account on Twitter, and they will continue to answer any questions Continue Reading

Awesome Apple Dip from Playgroup at Bridget’s House

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Heath Bar Apple Dip8oz. Block Cream Cheese1/2 Cup Sugar3/4 Brown Sugar1 tsp. Vanilla1/2 Bag Heath Bar BitsDirections:Cream together cream cheese, Sugar and Vanilla. Stir in Heath Bar bits with spoonServe with your favorite type of apple wedges.This was awesome! Bridget let the apple wedges sit in a little orange juice so they wouldn't brown. It was Continue Reading

Mommyhood Craft-Bingo! I have a Pumpkin Print

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Pumpkin Craft Using Bingo Markers

This is a simple pumpkin craft that JDaniel and I were able to do together. I cut a circle out of construction paper. JDaniel and I used orange and green bingo markers to create spots the orange circle. Then added a green stem and attached it to black construction paper Voila! We painted pumpkin with very little mess. Later I hung his Continue Reading

Expired Coupons for Military Families Overseas

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I read a blog entry on Southern Savers during the summer about sending expired coupons to military bases overseas. She decided to adopt a base in Gaeta,Italy. Apparently they are able to use them for up to six months past the expiration date on the coupon at their commissaries. Today JDaniel and I went to the post office to send off coupons Continue Reading

Progresso High Fiber Chicken Tuscany Soup-Review

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As a member of Pssst.. I was sent a can of the Progresso’s High Fiber Chicken Tuscany Soup. I heated it up and served it with grilled cheese sandwiches today for lunch. We are working on eating foods that are high in fiber and low in fat. This product totally fits the bill. It is full of chunks of chicken, beans, and vegetables. It has nice Continue Reading

Mommyhood Moment- Finding Love, Joy, and Pleasure in Leaves

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JDaniel and I set out to rake the leaves in front of our house yesterday. We both rakes in handmade our way from the shed in the back of the house to the leaves scattered everywhere in the front. He was excited about helping mom do a big person’s job. At first, we did rake the leaves. I raked them into piles and he raked them out of piles. Next, Continue Reading

Mommyhood Moment-You Need a Bigger Mom to Use the Racecar Grocery Cart

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I have tried to use the racecar grocery cart. It is the most unyielding thing to try to push down the aisle of a store. JDaniel was placed in one at Home Depot once and ever since then he has pointed to them frantically as we enter the grocery store. They are always right inside the door. It is like they are waiting for him. I have tried to explain Continue Reading

Friday Favorite- Mom and Dad’s Computer

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Mom and Dad’s computer is a favorite thing for the whole family. JDaniel has a little laptop that he enjoys, but not as much as his parent computer. The screen is in color and the keyboard is bigger. Maybe that is why he loves it. I am not sure. I just know he makes a bee line to it now. Continue Reading

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