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If you have an iPad and a kid in preschool or kindergarten then this list is for you. This is a list of FREE iPad apps for homeschooled or traditionally schooled students from a veteran Kindergarten teacher. It's updated often so you'll want to bookmark it. The only downside is instead of a list of links to the app, she's put it together in an … [Read more...]
As you know, I don't have any babies in the house anymore but weighing the pro's and con's of what to splurge on versus what to save (and HOW to save) is crucial for managing a new baby budget. But it's also a vital skill for managing the budget as they grow older. What do your baby/kiddo splurge?Click to Enlarge ImageShould You Splurge … [Read more...]
I asked the Facebook Fan Community how many chores their kids are responsible for every day......I was shocked at the number of chores a few of you mentioned. And suddenly feeling like a-mommy-not-doin-her-job!My kids don't have very many chores. They had more chores when I worked outside the home but I've let things slide since becoming a … [Read more...]
It's true! When I was a kid, I never dreamed of growing up and a white picket fence with the husband and 2.5 kids that are the typical American Dream. In fact, I never wanted to be a mother! I had dreams of living ultra chic life in the Big Apple, New York City. I had aspirations of becoming a high powered executive lawyer with an impeccable … [Read more...]
My parenting style has vastly changed from my first child to the birth of the last one. I started as a pretty strict parent allowing nothing but formula and baby food the first year of my oldest child's life. By the time the third one was here, I wasn't flipping out if someone tried to feed him a french fry or a small piece of chocolate.With … [Read more...]
Happy Memorial Day weekend! I'm hoping everyone is safe and sound after a scary week of tornadoes ripping through the country. There's a lot of organizations trying to help people displaced by the devastation so feel free to post any donation/volunteer information about your area on FFP's Facebook wall to help us help you and your loved ones during … [Read more...]
Facebook Age Limit Should be RaisedKeeping kids safe is a parent’s number one priority. Growing up in the 21st century is hard enough without having to learn and navigate the social queues of Facebook and online security. School age kids should be safer with fewer instances of online bullying if the age limit to use Facebook is raised to … [Read more...]
The month of May is always a busy one. Teacher Appreciation Day (or week depending on where you live), Mother's Day and graduation all rolled into one month! It's enough to drive a normal woman insane so you can forget about me! lolThis month brings a special milestone for the Trucker Family: the youngest son, our baby, is graduating from … [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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