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Spring Break Survival

April 9, 2009 By Becca 8 Comments

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Oh my… I woke up this morning and remembered something.  IT IS SPRING BREAK.  Now, the words that are to follow are meant with the most love and affection.   I hate Spring Break.  It is not like Winter Break where we all get involved in Christmas.  This Spring Break thing stinks unless you are going away which we of course are not this year!  I remember back in high school and college when I went away with friends.  We had a blast.  One year was Ocean City another year was Disney.  Now I am home with restless kids, a house to unpack and no plan!  So what is a stay at home mom to do with three kids for eleven days?  I am compiling a survival guide in order to make it though.  I need you help though.  Here are a few questions to get started with:

  1. What is there to do that is free?
  2. What can I do with no car?
  3. Is there any activity that you can think of that a 1 year old, a 5 year old, and an 8 year old?  I am drawing a blank!
  4. Is there a magic potion to give children that makes them not whine?
  5. How much is it a mother can drink without it being a problem?
  6. How can I avoid hearing, “I am bored there is nothing to do.”
  7. What fun things can you think of to make the kids tired enough to still go to bed on time?  Oh and I have to be able to do it with my not healed correctly broken foot!

I will spend the day developing a survival guide.  I hope that it works!  Today, I am just going to wing it.  So far we have had 5 fights, Abigail has bitten Emma, Emma has scratched Abigail and the baby is a whining mess!  HELP!

Becca

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Party Checklist: Children’s Birthday Party

September 19, 2008 By Becca 6 Comments

As a parent I know that there is so much to get done before the big birthday party. When should the invites go out, when can I start preparing. I have found that it is always easier to use a party checklist to get the job done right. Here is the checklist that I use. It should be helpful.

A MONTH BEFORE:

  • Decide on a date
  • Choose a location
  • Develop a tentative menu
  • Pick a party theme
  • Research different party games
  • Decide on favors and order if you are buying online. This will save you from having to pay for express shipping.
  • Write out your guest list. Usually about 1/3 of the children invited are unable to attend.

2-4 Weeks Before the Party

  • Send out your invitations.
  • Purchase any paper goods needed. Always buy more forks. They go the quickest.
  • Place balloon order if you are planning on balloons

1 Week Before the Party:

  • Make the cake. If you are making the cake make it and freeze it. If you are buying it it should be ordered
  • Shop for food and drinks that will not spoil

2-3 Days Before the Party:

  • Prepare all food that can be made ahead of time.
  • Call all of the people who did not RSVP
  • Assemble goodie bags with Toys, novelties, and candy.
  • Buy fresh meat and produce

Day of the Party:

  • Set tables and arrange seating if you would like that done ahead of time.
  • Prepare food.
  • Icing homemade cake
  • Set up all birthday party games and stations
  • Pick up balloons
  • Relax, smile and enjoy the party.
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Teapot Cake Recipe

August 7, 2008 By Becca 13 Comments

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