Life In Pleasantville
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My oldest daughter caught onto reading very young and has developed a deep love for it. My youngest was a little harder to engage. We started to encourage her to read to our dog after reading several studies that show that kids literacy improved after reading to their pets. It’s paying off. Her reading is …
So the last three days have been crazy busy…..doing for my children. In fact, since Friday night I’d say I was entirely focused on them. Friday night we took them to Laser tag and watched as two little girls entered a room with 20 boys and kicked some major laser ass. Too much fun. Then …
We call these Santa’s Favorite Cookies because when we put these out he didn’t leave any behind. Not one. Santa also left a note saying “Please make these again”. That pretty much says it all, doesn’t it? I love these cookies because they are so easy to make after mass on Christmas Eve and the …
Sometimes, you just need to get away…..from your kids….and your husband. Believe me, you are a better mother and wife for it. Or at least that’s what you can say to justify it. Mommy needs a break. Mommy DESERVES a break. So grab your besties and plan a weekend. Here is a perfect weekend escape …
Today’s Challenge – Hug your child three times today So, today’s challenge, while immensely easy and enjoyable, was also a bit of a wake up call. I realized today that I haven’t been hugging my children as much as did in the past. They are getting older and they simply don’t come looking for them …
I love my slow cooker. Like, if I wasn’t already married, I’d considering running away with it kind of love. This is one of my favorite recipes to make in it. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted veggies, or homemade macaroni and cheese. My mouth is watering. Can’t wait for dinner tonight. Pleasantville Slow …
So, it’s heeeeeere. The great annual candy extravaganza, Halloween. I know my children will be racing from door to door tomorrow in at attempt to collect the most candy ever! After all, whoever gets the most candy wins, right? So the kids come home and you sort through the booty, looking for the tampered stuff …
We are all guilty of buying into convenience such as bagged salad, cut up veggies, and frozen food. We’re busy, right? Sometimes though we’re being sold a bill of goods. Like store bought hot chocolate. Nothing bothers me more than hot chocolate because it may just be the ultimate sham. Seriously. Here’s an example of …
