Peyton and I really have a sweet tooth. And while I was out shopping the other day I came across this baking mix from Betty Crocker - Hershey's s'mores premium dessert bar mix. Of course, I just had to pick up a box and try it out. I was curious if this was really going to taste like a s'mores and how hard was it going to be to make. Turns out, it's fairly simple to make! There is a graham cracker crust. You do have to make that, but it's really simple. Just melted butter and the graham ...
Baby, Baby!
I remember when Peyton was little and she was just discovering books. Oh, did she love books! And she still does. Baby, Baby! is a wonderful book for infants. It's a simple, rhyming book for infants to enjoy. While they are listening to mom or dad read the story the babies can look at illustrations of other babies or even themselves. That's right, there's a mirror inside the book so baby can see themselves! Some of my fondest memories is curling up in bed and reading stories to Peyton. We ...
Dear Target…Quit Being a Fun Sponge
Dear Target, I have been spending evenings and weekends with you since before I can remember. You're a hometown company. I'm a hometown girl. When I had a little one I indoctrinated her in the Target way of life. She's been going to Target since the day she was born. But Peyton isn't really fond of going to Target. She's 6 now and doesn't really fit into a cart. It's just not comfortable. She even started squawking about having to come on Target runs with me. I couldn't believe it! Instantly ...
PTSD And The Link To Domestic Violence
Photo via Pixabay by Flachovatereza PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, affects nearly 8% of Americans, and while it is caused by many different factors, it can have devastating effects on the victims and their families. Brought on by extreme stress following a traumatic event--such as being involved in military combat, witnessing a terrorist act, or surviving abuse--PTSD can lead to substance abuse, depression, or suicidal thoughts if left untreated. It can also lead to domestic ...
WordWorld: It’s Time For School
I'm a huge fan of Word World and so is Peyton. Last spring I received a disturbing letter from Peyton's kindergarten teacher informing me of Peyton's reading difficulties. I started looking for ways I could help Peyton learn to read while making it fun. One of the ways I accomplished this was with Word World videos. Kids are learning how to recognize letters, sound and make words all while having a good time watching television. They are learning but it doesn't feel like work. I did work with ...
Peanut Butter Leaf Lunch
It's been a while since I posted Peyton's lunch for you all. But life has been crazy! Yes, I have been feeding her, I just have not been posting it. Today, I decided to get back in the routine. I still have pictures of all her Bento Box meals and I'll try to get those up over the next few weeks or use them as fill-ins on the days she decides to take hot lunch. With the weathering taking a drastic dip, it feels like fall so I made more of a fall themed box today. Our main entree is going to ...
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