Monthly Archives: July 2013

What My Boys are Cooking

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Jennifer

Each summer the boys are in charge of one dinner a week. The only condition in choosing food is that it can’t be something they have already cooked this summer. The boys enjoy cooking and have been pretty good about … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading So Far

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Jennifer

Next to Love: A Novel by Ellen Feldman 5 out of 5 stars From Amazon: t’s 1941. Babe throws like a boy, thinks for herself, and never expects to escape the poor section of her quiet Massachusetts town. Then World … Continue reading →

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The Most Expensive Ruler, Ever!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Jennifer

Let me present to you the most expensive ruler ever. EVER! The problem with enjoying crafts is that when see an item you think, “I can make that.” When in reality, you should just by the item. It would save … Continue reading →

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Your Public Service Announcement…A Mammogram

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Jennifer

Women. Listen up! I am giving a public service announcement because I care about your health. Mammograms are okay. Mammograms are not as bad as everyone says. Mammograms are important. A few weeks ago I had my annual mammogram. Actually … Continue reading →

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Oven Jambalaya

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Jennifer

I am reposting this recipe today since I have made this delicious dinner twice in the past week. It’s great for bringing to work as a lunch and also on a 100 degree day. Okay that is partly a lie … Continue reading →

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Anna Kendrick & Cups

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Jennifer

Cool video. Kids loved it. Awesome song. Enjoy.

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A HOLY Mother F****er Service

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Jennifer

Yesterday while we were at church an older man leaned over and whispered, “Your children are so well behaved.” I smiled, thanked him, and gave myself a little encouraging mental tap on the shoulder. Less than a minute later Caroline … Continue reading →

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6 Kids at the Pool

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Jennifer

So the other day I took 6 kids to the pool by myself. I know, breath a moment, and take that in. Now this wasn’t any ordinary pool either. It was a 50 meter pool, with a separate shallow end, … Continue reading →

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I am old…

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Jennifer

I am old. At least my two teenage babysitters make me feel old. Let me explain. We have two teenage sisters who babysit our kids occasionally. After a night of babysitting I typically drive them home. During our short drive … Continue reading →

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A Well Balanced Meal

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Jennifer

My 8 year old made his own lunch today. A banana. A container of banana cream pie yogurt. And a piece of banana bread. A fruit. A dairy. A whole grain. Obviously someone’s been paying attention in health class this … Continue reading →

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