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Weekly Cleaning Checklist Printable…Mom Simplicity

As mothers we all have to clean at some point right?  Well most of us do, unless of course  you can afford a regular cleaning lady.  This modern mama doesn’t have luxury.  I have been in search of a way to stay on track and organized with it all.   This is what I have… Continue Reading

Scallops With Linguine & Tomato Cream Sauce…Healthy Recipe Makeover

A Healthy & Delicious Dinner Recipe For A Happy Couple On Valentine’s Day! Ingredients 2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup minced shallots 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or lemon juice) 2 tsp minced fresh garlic 4 tbsp light cream 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces 2/3 cup chopped seeded plum tomato 2 tablespoons… Continue Reading

WIN a Ergobaby Carrier…Close To My Heart Giveaway

The Fabulous Mama Chocolate has teamed up with several bloggers to bring you this giveaway for this  Ergobaby carrier.      WIN your own ERGObaby Carrier today! Carry your sweet little one close to your heart this year in your brand new carrier. To ENTER the giveaway just simply follow the directions on the Rafflecopter… Continue Reading

Celebrating Valentine’s Day At Home

The boys are getting older and are now 100% aware of every possible holiday there is to celebrate.  They love to see the house decorated and especially enjoy doing crafts, recipes, and activities that coincide with it.  It works out wonderfully because I truly enjoy decorating and planning holiday parties.  Many of the them aren’t… Continue Reading

My Biggest Challenges In The Trenches Of Motherhood

One of my biggest challenges as a mother is finding a balance.   Giving each child the right amount of attention, while also working, and  getting things done I need to.  In March of 2007 I became a stay at home mom.  I started blogging on and off in the Summer of 2009.  I took a… Continue Reading

Cheesy Potato Soup…Healthy Recipe Makeover

Oh so creamy, oh so cheesy potato soup.  Fantastic taste without the guilt of eating all those calories and fat.  This recipe is husband & family approved which for me, can be hard to do! Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp of olive oil or butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour… Continue Reading

Baby Boy Turns One…My Life In Pictures

I can’t believe a entire year has gone by.  Where does the time go. One minute I’m in labor, the next our little peanut is born weighing 5lb 4 oz… Now he is a sweet little man weighing 21lb!      So Bittersweet!… Continue Reading

Boneless Buffalo Wings…Healthy Recipe Makeover

The Superbowl is right around the corner.  What does that mean?  It’s time to eat wings, pizza, and a whole lot of appetizers.  I like to eat all that great food but I’m not a fan of all the fat that goes along with them.  Here is a great healthier alternative to buffalo wings for… Continue Reading

Use Caution When Using Crayola Color Wonder Mess Free Paint…Mental Notes For Mama

I am a big fan of Crayola.  I have purchased many of their products.  When I first saw their Color Wonder line I was thrilled.  What mother wouldn’t be?  To be able to let your children color with markers that will only work on specific paper.  No more worrying about the walls and furniture!  Simply… Continue Reading

Turkey Lasagna…Healthy Recipe Makeover

2 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground turkey breast 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, minced 8-oz. can tomato sauce 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp basil or 1 tbsp fresh 1 tsp oregano or 1 tbsp fresh 1/2 tsp sugar 15 ounces low-fat ricotta or low-fat cottage cheese… Continue Reading

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