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Mommy Blogger April B. – I'm Raising Someone's Future Husband

Lori Crofford — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:07:30 +0000

I’ve said this before, lots and lots of times, but having a boy has taught me so much about men. Turns out, it’s not their fault. They really were born the way they are. And men really are just big little boys. Or little boys are really just miniature men. Either way… And while I [...]

Best Places to Visit on Your Summer Vacation In and Around Amarillo

Lori Crofford — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:59:42 +0000

OK so not a lot of people have the money to spend on a huge vacation. I understand that feeling. I would love to be able to take E. on a vacation to Orlando to go to Disney World. I think of all the fun he would have and I get a little sad. But, [...]

Night At the Museum: Panhandle Plains Historical Museum Style

Lori Crofford — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:59:10 +0000

If you haven't been to the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum or it has been awhile, you definitely need to add that to your list of things to do this summer. In fact, coming up on Saturday, the PPHM will be having their own Night at the Museum.

Mommy Blogger April B. – Kindergarten Graduation

April B. — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:37:54 +0000

My middle child will graduate from kindergarten next week. And a little part of me is dreading it in a big way. Why is kindergarten graduation so emotional? It’s just kindergarten. It’s just the portal to the rest of their academic career. It’s just the threshold that separates the still semi-babies from the real kid [...]

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.

Groom Surprises His Fiance with A Wedding

Lori Crofford — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:32:05 +0000

Normally, when it comes to wedding planning the bride is usually the one who does most of the planning. Yes, the groom is involved but rarely jumps in and plans along with his bride. However, this Texas groom wanted to take that stress off of his soon-to-be wife and planned a surprise wedding. Good idea or bad idea?

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 [...]

Mommy Blogger Christy K. – Grandparents

Christy — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:11:27 +0000

I have so many happy childhood memories of spending time with my grandmother, making pies in the kitchen and tagging along on her weekly trips to the beauty shop. My grandmother (my Nana) used to be so protective of me that she would line the pillow-laden dining room chairs along the edge of the sofa [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Mommy Blogger Dr. Leheska – The Happy Plate Dinner

Dr. Jennifer Leheska — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:59:57 +0000

This is the fourth and final week of the Happy Plate series in honor of National Nutrition Month “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” which encourages the development of a healthful eating plan that incorporates individual food choices and preferences. Click here to for more resources.

Over the past two weeks I informed you how skipping bre

Two-Year Old Lock Picker Steals Sisters Pillow Pet [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:22:53 +0000

Two-year olds are very sneaky and if you don’t keep an eye on them, they can get into mischief. Check out this two-year old in action. I must admit, that is one smart kid. Two-years old and learning to pick a lock with fingernail clippers then hiding the fingernail clippers. Hmm, is it possible that [...]

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – Spring Has Sprung

Jess C — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:30:49 +0000

Last week we had some beautiful days, so we packed up the kids when Daddy got home from work and off to the park we went. It was so very nice. The kids went to the playground, Daddy and Mommy went for a walk, and it was such a great time. I truly love warm [...]

Mommy Blogger Christy K.- What's for Dinner

Christy — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:27:29 +0000

There is one question that plagues me daily… “What’s for dinner?” While it may sound simple for some, just the idea of meal planning for my family stresses me out. While many people have had great ideas to help meet the needs of our busy family, most of them are unrealistic for us. One [...]

Mommy Blogger Dr. Leheska – The Happy Plate Lunch

Dr. Jennifer Leheska — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:36:06 +0000

This is the third week of the Happy Plate series in honor of National Nutrition Month “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” which encourages the development of a healthful eating plan that incorporates individual food choices and preferences. Click here to for more resources.

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – Sweet Shower Time

Jess C — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:20:06 +0000

As a younger adult/teen, I never thought a shower would be so wonderful. Sometimes as a parent the shower is my escape, my sweet quiet moment from the chaos of having 6 kids in a really small house. Now don’t get me wrong. I love each and every one of my kids. They are all [...]

Mommy Blogger Christy K. – Bullying

Lori Crofford — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:48:43 +0000

During Spring Break, one thing that I did manage to accomplish was crossing a few movies off of my watch list. One of those happened to be the documentary “Bully”. If you haven’t seen this film, I would definitely recommend it. While this movie terrified me, it was also an eye-opening look at what [...]

Discover the Dinosaurs this Weekend at the Rex Baxter Building

Lori Crofford — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:19:26 +0000

If you have kids who love dinosaurs then you definitely want to make plans to addend Discover the Dinosaurs. E loves dinosaurs, and that was evident this weekend when we drove to the dinosaur museum in Tucumcari, NM. Then I get into the office this morning and find out more dinosaurs. It's going to be great.

What is Up With This 'Duck Dynasty' Craze?

Lori Crofford — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:03:54 +0000

It was last fall when I first heard about this show called Duck Dynasty. I thought, great another reality show with a bunch of rednecks. I wrote it off as I would never watch this show and I don’t understand the obsession with reality shows and rednecks. However, I shouldn’t be judging something without even [...]