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Monday: When Even Your Monday Needs A Monday

Monday: When Even Your Monday Needs A Monday

A small reminder moms-

Mondays can suck. But your not alone in feeling that way.

Your also not alone when you forget things, or mess appointment times up between 3 kids, or realize as your walking out the door you forgot to sign a permission slip.

Or in my case today- I forgot to take 2/3 of my kids to school. Yup. I did.

2/3 of my kids go to one school and the youngest to another down the road…

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Things You Need To Know About Head Lice

Things You Need To Know About Head Lice

Burn it all. We have lice.

We aren’t dirty people. I mean at times I have a dirty mind at times. But I’m enduring a 15 month deployment. Furthermore, we do some sort of cleaning everyday. So when I thought my youngest kid had fleas a few weeks back (I hear you laughing); I freaked. So the dog got blamed and all the animals got washed. ALL the animals. His look says it all.

Don’t they look…

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Let's Play A Game Called Deployment

Let’s Play A Game Called Deployment

Let’s play a little game called Deployment.

It’s a single player strategy game. There is no time limit. It’s mentally challenging and sometimes physically demanding. The is no reward for winning. In the end all you get is the satisfaction that you survived and also kept others alive. Wanna play?

No?

What if you didn’t have a choice? What if after one game ends another starts? What if you don’t…

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How To Wash Legos

How To Wash Legos

So guess what else cats think is similar to cat litter?

Legos.

Yup, hundreds of Legos left on the floor by my kids. Awesome. But how in the world do you clean little pieces of absolute hell, brimstone and fire?

I’ve heard of people putting them in the dishwasher, washer, bathtub and more. However, I wanted a way to sterilize the cleaning area after. Cause ya know, cat pee, cat pee smell and just…

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Quick Valentine's Day Idea For Kids

Quick Valentine’s Day Idea For Kids

I did a thing last night before bed for my kids when the mom guilt hit. I wasn’t planning on doing or getting anything for the kids (well maybe ordering a heart shaped pizza) but then I started feeling crappy that I wouldn’t be getting anything either and realized I didn’t want my kids feeling the same way.

One thing I wish I did better was tell them all the things I feel make them special.…

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Seeing Stars In Bed

Seeing Stars In Bed

I saw stars and not the pretty kind outside under a summer sky. 

Oh, gawd! You will not believe what happened to me the other night. No one is ever prepared to be hit by a giant “S” in bed at 1130 at night. But, that happens when you ride the hot mess express. 

Let me back up a few weeks. After five years of not decorating our master bedroom in our rental home, I finally thought a few months…

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Parental Paradox: Sick Or Faking It?

Parental Paradox: Sick Or Faking It?

I have parental paradox.

How do you tell if your kid is faking being sick or not?

Chicken Middle has high functioning Autism (ASD). A lot of kids with ASD also have related anxiety issues. Chicken Middle (and Chicken) both have anxiety issues along with other related conditions.

Due to her anxiety, Chicken Middle often associates her feelings of anxiety with a physical symptom; stomach aches,…

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Let’s admit it. New years resolutions are fading to a memory. Just like when you make them. The new trend is towards the “one word” movement or…. nothing. Nothing i

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Hello No I Won't Go...Black Friday Shopping

Hello No I Won’t Go…Black Friday Shopping

Been there done that. Got dragged through a many malls with my mom and grandma before I could fight back. I finally realized while I was with them none of my presents would be bought and then the fun died out for me pretty quick.

I made a decision soon after that there would never be a deal good enough for me to risk life or limb going out. That was until I had kids and realized there might be a…

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Quick Pumpkin Carving Tip

Quick Pumpkin Carving Tip

Let’s not mention the elephant in the room….my absence.

So let’s talk about something else. I’ve got a great quick tip to help transfer your printed or carving design on paper to the actual pumpkin.

Have a idea of a design you have in your head before you get your pumpkin. This way you’ll be able to guarantee your design will be porportionate with the size of the pumpkin. Or you can do what we…

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Don't Forget- Kids Can Require Mental Health Help Too

Don’t Forget- Kids Can Require Mental Health Help Too

My son is 10.

He has high functioning Autism and if you didn’t know that about him, you’d just think he’s one of those gaming addicted kids with no social manners and bad parenting. We have reached a place that we need help; me and him. It has taken me longer than it should have to reach this point. Denial? Maybe.

I have never treated, loved or parented our children any differently due to their…

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How To Semi Homemake A Rainbow Brite Halloween Costume

How To Semi Homemake A Rainbow Brite Halloween Costume

I feel like Halloween is a trial run for Christmas.

Trying to hunt down that elusive popular Halloween costume in your child’s size can be just as hard as finding that exact retired Beanie Boo or Lego set. If you don’t know what a Beanie Boo is, save your time as I refer to them as the “ugly eyed animals” and my daughter has a ton. Similar to Beanie Babies but on steroids.

So imagine my surprise…

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Vineyard's In Your Own Backyard- Explore Some Of North Carolina Wineries

Vineyard’s In Your Own Backyard- Explore Some Of North Carolina Wineries

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As promised, I told you I would be reporting and reviewing some great places within reasonable driving distance from Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Residents, stationed military and travelers…

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Where To Visit In Virginia Beach With Kids

Where To Visit In Virginia Beach With Kids

I know as a military spouse myself that a true family vacation (one that includes the service member) are few and far between. My husband never requests off work and we never want to leave him behind. Therefore, we never go anywhere. However, once my husband deployed in early summer, I saw it as a great opportunity to travel around the area and not have any guilt about leaving him behind. I’ve…

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Yea… that pile of projects in gonna stay there at least for another day. Trying to soak up the last rays of summer. ………………………………………………… #pool #poolside #summer #summerday #summervibes #summerfun #summerweather #vacation #summervacation #goals #blogger (at College Lakes Recreation Center)

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My coffee table is littered with projects I need to finish. Sewing up a headless teddy bear. Sewing on over 50 Girl Scout patches. Read a book. Fill out 193747 forms for the kids school. Set up my fall planner. And those are just the ones on the top layer I can see. And I’m just gonna sit here, stare at it and drink my coffee. ………………………………………………… #reallife #life #busy #momlife #mom #instamom #instalife #lifestyleblogger #blogger #ncblogger (at Fayetteville, North Carolina)

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Round 2 of open houses. My pantry is officially empty of school supplies. Now to just fill out the 12494 forms before Monday. ………………………………………………… #backtoschool #school #thankyou #freetime #clean #momlife #mom #kids (at Fayetteville, North Carolina)