How about you?

I just found Cara Mirabella online and I am hoping she’ll move in next door to me!  In her bio she says she is a , ““cheater homemaker” which means, “if there is an easier way to clean, organize, cook or decorate she’ll find it!”  Now do you see why I want her to be my best friend?

Share Your Story With Cara

Cara is looking for all of us domestically challenged moms to share a story with her, and she’s not holding out, she shares a couple of her own.

Besides the giggles you get recounting your mommy mishaps she’s even going to give everyone who submits a story by Tuesday, September 29th, a copy of her E-book, The Household Helpers Guide To Home Organization, which retails for almost $9.00.  It’s a win-win as far as I can see.

Here’s My Story

We have 2 cats and 4 people living in our house and dusting just isn’t my thing.  We have almost all wood & tile floor, so consequently we get dust bunnies the size of small animals in every corner of our house.

Well one time my youngest son’s long-haired hampster escaped from his cage.  After making sure that the bathroom was clear, we locked the cats in there so little Fuzzy didn’t become anyone’s lunch.  Then we proceeded to look for Fuzzy in my over cluttered, over dust bunnied house.  No less than 4 times did someone call out that they had located the hampster, only to dash my son’s hopes when we pulled it out and realized it was just another dust bunny.  Now that’s domestically challenged, right?  (Not to worry, Fuzzy was found safe and sound, only to die of natural causes months later and then languish in our downstairs freezer for months awaiting burial.)

Now it’s your turn!  Jump over to Cara’s blog to tell her your story.

I’ve always been a bit of a scatterbrained, disorganized person.  I used to get away with it before I became a mom, because I could always claim that I was an engineer by training, and everyone knows engineers are organizationally-challenged.

But, now that I’m a SAHM, it’s just plain pathetic and embarrassing.  And with another baby on the way, I need to get my act together.

I recently read the e-book, Mom’s Talk Guide to Organizing Your Life and Finding More Time, and it has tons of great information on how to get myself and my home organized.

What I love about this book: [Read more...]

When most people think of Memorial Day, they think of BBQs, swimming pools, and a lazy day away from work and school. But, while we should enjoy the food and fun, we should also take some time to remember those who’ve fallen in service to our country.

Below are some links that I’ve found to make this Memorial Day fun, festive, patriotic, and safe.

At momlogic, they list some fun and patriotic activities for everyone, young and old. My favorite idea is the kid parade.

Are you a craft person? Want to get the kids involved? At favecraftsblog, they have patriotic crafts not only for mom, but for the kids as well. It would be great to make safety pin flags and hand them out at your Memorial Day BBQ.

Unless it’s raining, everyone will be trying their best to have the best BBQ in the neighborhood. I was in awe when I saw these delicious recipes at andreasrecipes. The pictures alone are worth the look. And if you’re looking for a low-cost, but high-flavor option, check out these scrumptious hot dog toppings .

I know when we party, we tend to forget the important stuff. Try to make your Memorial Day a green day, and always remember SAFETY FIRST! Water safety is so important and I love Mary’s idea for a water card.

And please do something to remember the fallen. You can do something as simple as lighting a candle in remembrance. I was teary-eyed after reading roofwithaview’s post about the meaning of Memorial Day. She shows us what some military families are going through, and links to some nice ways to remember what this day is all about.

Have fun and be safe!

 
photo credit: Sister72

Many moms know the beauty benefits of using Epsom salt in the bath to detoxify the body or as an exfoliator to get luxuriously soft skin. But did you know it can be a huge help in family first-aid, the garden, and even the garage?

Doctor Mom to the Rescue

If you’re a mom that loves natural cures for minor maladies, then Epsom salt can be your best friend. Let’s say your 5-year-old fell and scraped his elbow, your teenager is crying her eyes out because she got a blackhead the day before prom, and your husband is banned from taking his shoes off in the house because his feet smell like old cheese. [Read more...]

Adopt A US soldier is an organization dedicated to “Connecting supportive citizens with deployed soldiers.” Their website states their mission as one “To honor active US military personnel, Adopt A US Soldier is a volunteer-based organization that connects supportive Americans with deployed soldiers and offers a channel by which to communicate encouragement and express gratitude to the brave men and women serving our nation.”

You Can Get Involved

You register on the website and are then assigned a soldier.  They give you information about the do’s & don’t of what to send.  The best part about the soldier I adopted was getting to know him.  With every package I sent a card & he wrote back.  You have to understand that there is no guarantee that your soldier will respond, but many do.

Mine asked for classical music & any old VHS movies.  The rates to send to the military overseas is not that much so the costs were around $10-$15 per package.  I know times are tough, but it was so worth is to know that there was something that I could do to make one of our soldiers feel just a little closer to home.

Adopt A US Soldier today, I dare you!

photo credit: Army.mil