...if you're feeling kinda naughty. "'Twas the night before Christmas,"...and the stress of it all is getting to you. You're starting to feel like an angry South Pole elf. Take it easy. Make life easy. Thanks for reading my Santa's "Nice List" films for children five and under. If you have older children, play one... Continue Reading →
...if you're feeling nice. "'Twas the night before Christmas,"...and you still have gifts to wrap, laundry to fold, and a house to clean. How do you make sure "...all through the house, / Not a creature [is] stirring, not even a mouse;" for an hour or even for a few precious minutes? Gift yourself with... Continue Reading →
And the winner is... jenniemccounts! You've "...Been an awful good girl...[I'll] slip a [Starbucks] under the tree for [you]." Sorry it's not more, a 54 light blue convertible or a deed to a platinum mine. A Final Thought - From the Pillow "I really do believe in you." Thank you for believing in me. So... Continue Reading →
Here are my Santa babies! I'd love to hear about yours. You could win a $25 Starbucks gift card! TO ENTER: Santa Baby! Starbucks Giveaway Challenge On WordPress, where you're reading my blog FOLLOW my blog Stay-in-Bed Mom. Here's how: Subscribe to my website my clicking the "Follow..." link in the lower right-hand corner of... Continue Reading →
"Oooh fuuudge!" You still haven't finished your Christmas shopping. "...Only [you] didn't say "fudge." [You] said THE word, the big one, the Queen-Mother Of Dirty Words, the "F-dash-dash-dash" word!" Welcome back! Thanks for reading part 1 of this series. I appreciate you humoring me as I sprinkle my favorite A Christmas Story (1983) movie quotes... Continue Reading →
"Hey, kid! Hurry up, the store's closing!" If you could see my inner thoughts, I'd be muttering this every time I open a wallet, add items to an online shopping cart, or browse a book/candy/toy store aisle. Consumerism has already affected my 3-year-old son. It starts too early, a never ending list of wants. When... Continue Reading →
This isn’t just a turkey, As anyone can see. I made it with my hand, Which is a part of me. It’s made with lots of love, Especially to say, I hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving Day. I'm so gobble-gobble grateful for each and every one of my readers. It means so much... Continue Reading →
Will this year's Thanksgiving meal be feast or famine for your child? Moms of Picky Eaters (MOPE), like me, dread another food-focused holiday where well-intentioned relatives shove a heaping spoonful of mashed potatoes in your toddler's mouth and wonder why he won't just "try a bite." Here are 10 tips to help your child (and... Continue Reading →
"Oh My Darling, Frankenstein" (Sung to the tune of "Clementine") Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Frankenstein. I abhor you and adore you. You’re my darling, Frankenstein. From Kenn Nesbitt’s book, The Biggest Burp Ever
