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Mommy Blogger Christy K.- The Yucky Moments

Christy — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:14:45 +0000

Oh, that dreaded sound that comes in the night that can jolt a mother out of a dead sleep… Someone is about to puke. Noooo!!! Just as I was sprawled across my bed with my laptop, considering what to blog about this week, it happened. I will spare you the gory details, but all of [...]

Mommy Blogger Robyn – It's Time to Overlook the Differences and Stop the Bullying

Robyn L. — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:26:21 +0000

The subject of bullying has come up a lot in my life lately, both from friends and my kids. In varying ways, in different forms, we have all been bullied. I truly don't believe that anyone can claim to have never in their lives been picked on, teased or ridiculed. Bullying is a universal experience. If you ask most adults, I bet they would say that they want bullying to stop. Parents and teachers for the most part would unite in one voice to say that bullying should stop. Yet still it continues...

Vacation Bible Schools in Amarillo 2013

Lori Crofford — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:56:17 +0000

Vacation Bible School or as the cool kids call it, VBS is a fun event the kids can enjoy while learning about God. When summer rolls around so does VBS. Not only is it fun but there is more than one in town so your kids can have more than one week of VBS. Plus VBS is free. Most of the churches in town offer VBS one week out of the summer. Here is a list of vacation bible schools in Amarillo.

Mommy Blogger April B- Seeing Beyond the Frustration

April B. — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:55:43 +0000

Sigh. I think the hardest thing about being a parent is there's no darn crystal ball. There's no instruction manual. There's no FAQ's. No help desk. No troubleshooting matrix. Nothing. We can Google and read books and ask for advice... but at the end of the day, it all comes down to gritting your teeth, making a decision and hoping it was the right one.

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – The Best Mom

Jess C — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:03:48 +0000

Mother’s Day is upon us and what an awesome day for any mother out there. We are honored and should be if you ask me. But, the question I have is, where did you learn to be a Mom? How did you learn the necessary skills to not kill your child? How did we as Moms get to the point where we know “best”?

7 Month Old Baby Learning How to Water Ski [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:51:08 +0000

When your child was 7 months old what were you expecting from them? You expect them to start crawling or be crawling. You expect teething. However, in that time did you expect them to be up on water skis? Amazing, yet scary at the same time. Watch Ryder learn to water ski. I can understand [...]

Mommy Blogger April B. – My Goal: Travel All 50 States With My Kids

April B. — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:57:54 +0000

I've been hanging on this blog a lot lately: travel50stateswithkids.com. The whole site is built around the concept of taking kids to all 50 states--in as little as 12 trips even. I know, sounds crazy, right? But I have to admit, I'm kind of digging it. There are numerous clubs for this, by the way. Google it!

Mommy Blogger Robyn – Teach Your Parents Well

Robyn L. — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:15:19 +0000

I am quite fond of the phrase "Never stop learning." I hope people always take whatever opportunity that becomes available to expand their horizons, meet new people, or explore new surroundings. Learning is essential to survival; but, I never considered the fact that my child could teach me a valuable lesson. I was proven wrong this past weekend.

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover

Jess C — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:42:50 +0000

Appearances are not everything. Let me explain. I have colored hair, tattoos, am pierced; wear metal shirts and jeans. My husband has long hair, tattoos, three facial piercings, wears metal shirts and cut off pants. People assume all the time that we smoke pot, wanted pot legalized, aren’t involved in our children’s lives, don’t believe [...]

Mommy Blogger Robyn L. – Modesty is the Best Policy

Robyn L. — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:35:41 +0000

Shopping for clothes is my least favorite chore. I know there are some people who consider shopping one of the great American pastimes. And there was a time in my life when I enjoyed browsing for hours and searching for a bargain. All of that stopped when I became a mom. Shopping is a hassle, [...]

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – The Defeated Child

Jess C — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:38:59 +0000

As a mom of six kids I obviously have a wide variety of attitudes and characters. I can handle them all, except the defeated child. I am sure most parents of large families have at least one, and I of course had to be normal. This attitude of defeat goes against the normal grain for [...]

Evian's 'Baby & Me' Commercial – Cute or Freaky?

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:07:55 +0000

Looks like it’s time for that E-Trade baby to step aside. Don’t get us wrong, talking babies are still cute. But dancing babies? That’s a win! Right?? French water giant Evian recently launched their new ‘Baby & Me’ ad campaign. And as a way to do so (and keep with their “Live Young”Â slogan) the company [...]

Mommy Blogger Christy K. – Special Dietary Needs

Christy — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:17:26 +0000

I am sure that every mother has moments where she questions the choices that she makes for her children. Are they in the best school for their needs? Does he have the right pediatrician? Does he need to be involved in more (or fewer) activities? Is he getting all of the nutrients that he needs?

Mommy Blogger Christy K. – K-I-S-S-I-N-G

Christy — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:38:38 +0000

When we were kids, it was all about who was “going out with” who… but not until we were all sure that members of the opposite sex no longer had cooties. When my dad heard me say, “Oh, they are going out,” I could always count on the response of “Where are they going?” While [...]

Mommy Blogger April B. – Is Turning the Other Cheek Always the Answer?

April B. — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:12:02 +0000

This past weekend, I sat down with my kids and watched the documentary, “Bully.” Bully is a film that documents epidemic of bullying in US schools. It follows five students and their families and chronicles the effects of bullying on their lives. I’d heard about the film when it was being shown in movie theaters [...]

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – I Never Have Enough Groceries

Jess C — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:04:46 +0000

I never have enough groceries! I buy cereal and then I get home all proud that I finally bought some and the kids laugh at me, “We are all out of milk”. Two days later I run into the store and buy not 1 but 2 gallons of milk, get home all proud again, “We [...]

Jurassic Park 3D: Was it Worth the Money?

Lori Crofford — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:56:56 +0000

So over the weekend, I gave in and took E. to see Jurassic Park in IMAX 3D. So how was it? It was Jurassic Park in 3D. Don’t get me wrong, I have always liked watching Jurassic Park. I’ll be honest, I didn’t go see it in the theater when it came out in 1993. [...]

Mommy Blogger Jess. C – All Grown Up

Jess C — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:55:49 +0000

Last week my itty bitty sweet and innocent little angel went for her first job interview. Uh, when did this little baby get told she could grow up? She was just my baby, all sweet and perfect. She hated to be picked up. She was the kind of kid that liked to be left alone. [...]

Kids Meals a Fun Treat or a Unhealthy Option

Lori Crofford — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:58:01 +0000

We don’t eat out a whole lot, by a whole lot, I mean about once per week. No matter where we go I always get E. a kids meal. It seems like the easiest option.Growing up I always was treated to a kid’s meal when we went out. Was that horrible of my parents to [...]

Mommy Blogger Christy K. – My Chaotic Days

Christy — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:56:50 +0000

Sometimes, I am amazed that I am still able to function with at least a minimal level of sanity. In my typical day, I am up at 6am in order to get breakfast and lunch ready for the kids. If I am lucky, I can sneak in a 10 minute shower before everyone else is [...]