Useful & practical living tips from a MN ND Mom Blogger & Web Designer
The day both kids are in school AT THE SAME TIME! You see, J's been in school for a week now but yesterday?Yesterday was the first day of preschool for Wild Man. Now mama can party...or watch TV on the big TV...or enjoy the peace n quiet!My little guy LOVED the preschool experience last year. He loved riding the bus in the mornings like a … [Read more...]
Some of you may have already gone back to school so your back to school shopping is probably done but the Trucker Kids don't go back until after Memorial Day. This means my B2S hasn't even started!Thankfully there are no required supplies for Preschool. This is the great benefit with Minnesota's fully funded preschool program.Regular school … [Read more...]
This week has been rather quiet for several reasons. Trucker Hubby came in over the weekend so we spent time with him and this week's assignment is taking a lot of my time. This term I'm learning how to create websites in Flash. While in some ways, it's much easier while in others its more difficult. I do enjoy drawing in Flash. The tools to … [Read more...]
YOU, yes YOU, are the key to your child’s success in school. A 2001 Michigan Dept of Education study plus countless other studies over the past 20 years have undeniably proven parents who build a true partnership with their child’s teacher lead to children with:better test scores higher attendance rates better behavior (in and out of … [Read more...]
A Florida bill has been introduced giving teachers "one more tool in their toolbelt". The bill outlines a new Parental Report Card grading parents on various things like:Communicating with teachers. Getting kids to school on time. Checking the kiddos homework. Making sure the kids are well rested.While I think it's a good idea to … [Read more...]
During the conversion process, we're told NEVER to delete our Blogger blog when converting to Wordpress but no one really goes into "WHY?". There are two primary reasons to … [Read More...]
FYI, Tory Johson's Good Morning America Steals and Deals are ONLY VALID TODAY!This week’s “GMA” Deals and Steals segment feature these cool “Shark Tank” … [Read More...]
I needed to use some left overs but didn't have enough of any … [Read More...]
The other day we had dessert for dinner...I know, I'm an awesome … [Read More...]
This is a great last minute party food! I know this from experience! I … [Read More...]
Is mom a movie buff? Then perhaps one of these coupons will help fill up a movie night basket with a mason jar of popcorn, some flavor mixtures, jumbo candy from Walmart’s $1 bin, a bottle of soda, and a “coupon” for a sitter for one night. Source: jacolynmurphy.blogspot.com via Jennifer on Pinterest $3.00 off [...]
Not your average deal seeking mom blogger.
Jenn is a trucker's wife raising two boys in small town Minnesota. While Trucker Hubby is on the road, she gets to watch what she wants on TV, sleep in the middle of the bed and shaves her legs IF she feels like it (which is rare!) She hates house work, exercise and those stupid "buy 2 items to get 55¢ off" coupons!
Jenn is honest & real about the things she loves (her family & chocolate) & the things she hates (getting up early, "55¢ off 2" coupons, & the laundry pile). Sometimes it works in her favor...other times, not so much so!
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