Little Kids & Blankets

Why do little kids at night in bed flop around like fish in the bottom of a boat?

I am up 3-4 times a night covering my son back up. He wakes me up as he gets cold and I find him huddled up in a ball crying with the blanket balled up on the other side of the bed.

I guess I am going to have to velcro it to his body.

Does anyone else have this problem?

Dairy Queen Offering BOGO Blizzards for $.25!

From April 19-25 when you buy one Blizzard treat from Dairy Queen you can get the second one for $.25.
That makes it a great deal and another good reason to take a friend with ya.
Valid at participating Dairy Queens.

Guest Post: Jill Savage - Taking "Mom Time" is not selfish... it's a part of your job!

"I feel guilty when I blow it with my kids and I feel guilty when I take time for myself. I just can't win!" lamented my friend sitting across from me at a local coffee shop. It was a mommy meltdown at its very best.

I reassured her. I've been there. We've all been there. We know we need to take some time to refill our emotional tank, but we feel guilty doing so because it often means doing something away from the family. But then the guilt keeps us from taking care of ourselves and we end up with no reserves when we're disciplining our kids and we blow it. It's a common cycle that most moms experience. I ran that cycle for years until one day it hit me: taking care of myself is part of my job description as a mom! It's my responsibility. Nobody is going to do it for me. I have to learn to do it myself. Before I'm on empty. Before I'm at the end of my rope. Proactively...not reactively.

With Mother's Day around the corner, I'd like to make a suggestion. Let's each give ourselves a Mother's Day gift. This would be a life-giving gift to us and to our family. Let's commit to putting something in our schedule that fills us up: exercise, scrapbooking, one night out a week with a girlfriend, an hour at the library, a walk, prayer, reading the Bible, sitting on the porch with a cup of tea...whatever activity would fill your emotional fuel tank!

Yes, it will take some effort. Sometimes it will even feel like a hassle. But it's worth it! And it is needed on a regular basis. You and I can't give to our families out of emptiness...we need to give to our families out of the overflow of our heart! The only way a heart can overflow is if it's filled to the brim. Jesus pulled away from the crowds to refuel. We can follow His example and do the same.

Keeping hearts at home,
Jill Savage

To learn more about Hearts at Home visit their website: http://www.hearts-at-home.org/

Test and Keep Free Cooking Products

For those of you who like to cook a lot, this may be a deal for you. This company is offering for you to keep products you test in return for your feedback. For a little bit of your time you may get some really cool items.

I wish I had the time to do so.

For more information visit: Cooking Club of America


For free recipes from your favorite restaurants click below:

Half Price Books Mother’s Day Special

Not sure what to get Mom for Mother’s Day? How about a gift to Half Price Books?
They sell more than just books. They have music, movies, décor and other gifts, too!

It’s one of my favorite stores to visit. Hint, hint hubby. ;)

Now through May 9th if you buy a $25 gift card from Half Price Books receive a $5 gift card free.

If you know a mom that loves to read then a gift card to Half Price Books makes a great gift. And no wrapping needed!

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Eat Cheap or Free On Tax Day!

It's Tax day. We may have to pay our taxes, but many retailers are offering special deals today only to help ease the burden. Treat yourself today with one of these specials and ask before you buy to see if your restaurant, etc is offering a tax day special!

Here are some listed below:

• Baja Fresh – $2 burritos for their Facebook fans with this coupon
• Boston Market Restaurants – Buy 1 plate and get one free (excludes 2.99 – 5.99 meals). (Valid 4/15 to 4/18)
  
• Cinnabon – free bite-sized samples of their cup cakes from 6pm to 8pm at mall-based locations
  
• El Pollo Loco – Free Taco Al Carbon or any item from the Loco Value Menu with the purchase of any size drink (good until 4/18)
  
• McCormick & Schmick’s – $10.40 Dinner and drinks specials at the bar, as well as giving everyone a $10.40 certificate good for your next visit.
  McCormick & Schmicks Seafood Restaurants - Get different specials plus a $10.40 “tax relief certificate” good on your next visit. And if you are a Tax Preparer, present your business card on April 16th and get free dessert with entree purchase!
• Maggie Moos – free slice of their Ice cream pizza from 3pm to 7pm
• Mr Jim’s Pizza - Become a fan and get a coupon for a free small 1 topping pizza
  
• PF Chang’s – 15% off your food purchases with your Warrior card (free to sign up here)(Thanks Combat Clippers!)
  
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  Also McDonald’s and Chickfila are offering free food today but it varies by location. Be sure to call yours and ask!
  Thanks Couponing To Disney!
  
• Starbucks will give you a free cup of drip coffee if you bring your own reusable cup, all day Thursday.
  
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• PF Changs at Rookwood Commons in Hyde Park/Norwood has special tax day discounts, with 15% off most food.
  
• And IHop Restaurants will have free dinners for children under 13 tonight. Limit one free kids dinner per table.
  

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20 Best-Ever Real-Mom Potty Training Tips

We are starting the potty training and I must say it is harder than I thought it was going to be.

I found the tips in the article whose link is posted below to be helpful, but the main thing is your child has to be ready and willing or it will never work. That and a lot of patience!

See link to article below:
20 Best-Ever Real-Mom Potty Training Tips

Try Shakleekids today. It's What I give my own son!

Chores for Busy Toddlers

I liked this article. It shares with you ways your toddler can help out with chores at home. It offers ways to make them fun, too! I was happy that I am already having my two year old do some of these things, but I learned a few more that I can't wait to try.

Little ones love to help and why not let them help? It teaches them the value of jobs needing to be done and it gives them a sense of satisfaction and self worth when they know they are needed.

Besides, having them dust the little places saves you from having to get down low to do it!
See link to article below:
Chores for Busy Toddlers

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