Useful & practical living tips from a MN ND Mom Blogger & Web Designer
I've been looking for a chore chart system that works for me and the kids for quite sometime now and haven't found anything that particularly suited me or our lifestyle. I thought about making one like this or this which is cute and would be pretty to look at but not sure if it would be used all that much. I would be very disappointed if it wasn't … [Read more...]
Genius Idea for Roasting ANY Bird Bundt Pan as Vertical RoasterFor a juicy bird that’s crispy all the way around, first layer potatoes, carrots, and onions on the bottom of the pan. Then season the chicken and place in the pan with the cavity over the center hole. Set the dish on a cookie sheet to collect any drippings and roast as … [Read more...]
With coffee prices so high, tightening the belt on your coffee habit probably seems like a wise choice. There is nothing less frugal than brewing a cup of mud and then dumping in a week's worth of creamer and sugar. Before you focus on cutting back, learn how you can drastically increase the quality of your morning Joe without buying gourmet coffee … [Read more...]
$.97 Wreath Create a wreath with a quick trip to the hardware store. Pick up some foam pipe cover from the plumbing section, cut to the length needed and wrap with duct tape. Instant wreath ready for decorations!Source: thepennyparlor.com via Jennifer on PinterestGlue Gun + Paint + Glass Jars = Classy Tablescapes Use a hot glue … [Read more...]
The following is a guest editorial from ADT Security Systems in Tuscon, AZ. As any parent knows, there is no greater calling than protecting one’s children. If you have children, you understand the sense of responsibility that comes with parenthood, and the fierce, inherent need to protect your kids at all cost: no matter what the situation! … [Read more...]
The daily crate training routine My routine with Max is fairly simple: He's crated when I go to bed at night and the first person up in the mornings takes him out; usually it's J, the 10 year old. Wild Man has strict instructions NOT to let Max out of the crate otherwise I wake up to puddles and piles that need to be cleaned before I've even … [Read more...]
I know some of you may be sick of all the puppy talk but I've had a few inquiries about crate training Max. Instead of typing out several emails or long comment responses, I figured I'd write up a post to show you how I'm training Max. Regular posts will be back very soon...I promise!Right now it's almost midnight and Max is sleeping under the … [Read more...]
Everyone, meet Max. Max, meet everyone!I know, it wasn't a name on any list. Not here, at home or on Facebook but when the 4 year old mentioned it, I KNEW that was his name! That's how it goes right! lolWHEW! One problem solved... Now onto problem 2: Puppy Training. So far we've been successful with housebreaking.Confining Max to … [Read more...]
Some of you might not know but Matthew's into this whole nomadic lifestyle.I remember when Sahara was released he traveled across country … [Read More...]
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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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