Staying Motivated As a Parent for Potty Training Success

 Keeping your toddler motivated during the potty training process is a key factor in potty training success, but often times we neglect that we as parents need some encouragement along the way as well!  I decided to end this series with ways you as a parent can stay motivated, and enthusiastic, during the sometimes long …

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The Frantic Fours

It seems like lately I’m behind on EVERYTHING.  Laundry, work commitments, email, cleaning the bathrooms, sorting clothes, meal planning… YOU NAME IT! It’s been a little “Frantic” around here since the boys turned four.  Yes, they play better than ever.  Yes, they are more independent than ever. Yes, in many ways it’s easier than the …

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Planning A Square Foot Vegetable Garden

Last year was our first shot at gardening, and it was more successful than we expected.  We had a great taste of a variety of vegetables, and a bountiful supply of others.  Today we are picking out seeds for our first Square Foot Garden.  We used a raised garden last year and followed several of …

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A Little Random for Your Friday…

Fasten your seatbelts, I’m feeling rather random today!  I thought I’d show you some pictures from our “reality” this week.  Nothing earth shattering, just “us”. A few highlights and everyday moments from our week… Brad and I got a date over the weekend, which we spent in a QUIET bookstore browsing through books and having …

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Remembering the Magic: Our Top 10 Favorite Attractions at Magic Kingdom

Since our Butler Bulldogs fairytale story ended one game short of a national title, I decided to drown my misery in remembering the magic from our recent trip to Walt Disney World. (Still extremely proud to be a Bulldog! What an awesome tournament run!) We had a truly special time as a family on vacation …

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Butler Bulldogs Repeat History

Saturday night, Brad and I witnessed history being repeated in fairytale fashion. Our very own Butler Bulldogs pulled off the semi-final game of the NCAA Final Four to earn a trip to the grand finale of basketball for the second year in a row! My graduating class at Butler was under one thousand students, so …

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Ultimate Blog Party 2011 + Giveaway

There’s a party going on this week in the ole blogoverse! The Ultimate Blog Party is hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom and is an opportunity for bloggers to meet and mingle with one another.  I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Janice and Susan over the last two years, and they truly have …

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The Incredible Edible{Deviled} Egg

Photo Credit Easter season is upon us, and it’s time to start preparing for all of those yummy holiday dinners.  Easter is such a meaningful celebration to us as a family – rebirth, renewal, forgiveness, hope! We traditionally spend Easter with our families and our church family – attending Good Friday, Not-So-Early Sunrise, a pitch-in …

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