If you've been keeping up with the blog over the last week or so, you've learned why I won't dine out on Valentine's Day (and you entered to win the Olive Garden gift card, too? Go do that, then come back here!). With Valentine's Day just a few days away, I thought it would be a great time to share my ideal Valentine's Day celebration. I don't want a massage. Though I wouldn't turn it ...
easy RSV prevention tips
As the parent of a child who attended day care at a young age, I know full well about the risks of exposing a child to germs and viruses. When The Boy was six-months old, he contracted RSV. I had never heard of RSV and wish that RSV prevention tips were shared with me at some point during my pregnancy. If you're not familiar, RSV - or Respiratory Syncytial Virus – is a seasonal virus seasonal ...
Love Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry
February is a month filled with love and laughter. {I often wonder if Valentine's Day falls in the winter to encourage snuggles and cuddles.} Anyhow, when I think about romantic movies, the first movie that comes to mind is Love Story. Have you seen it? Need a good cry? ...
Plumbing mishaps are no fun!
The week before Thanksgiving, The Texan was in New Jersey for a business trip, and when he returned he was sick within a few hours. His symptoms resembled that of food borne illness, so that is how we were treating him. He took no medication, and just tried to ride it out. About 36 hours after his initial systems appeared, The Boy and I were both stricken with the same symptoms. diarrhea and ...
Five Fun, Messy Activities for Rainy Days
Five Fun, Messy Activities for Rainy Days (or Any Day) You've got to feel bad for kids these days (or at least their caregivers, LOL). What to do when it's been raining for five days straight and all the usual indoor activities are played out? Here's a list of some fun (but messy) rainy day activities that our family has enjoyed over the years (some indoors, some out). Mud Pies or Mud Pigs The ...
Shopping for a Ford F-150
The Texan and I have been talking about purchasing a new vehicle this year. We are considering a Ford and have heard great things about the Ford F-150 Harrisonville selection. While Harrisonville is a bit far for us to travel to purchase a new vehicle, we will be purchasing a 4-wheel drive. If you've been reading my blog for a while, then you know that during the summer months, we drive out on ...