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Toddler Reset

Our boy child has been such a handful lately. Yes, I said boy child. He had been sick from Wednesday through Saturday with a runny nose and off and on mild fever. During that time, he received extra special care; especially from Daddy. He melts when his little guy isn't feeling well. Boy child got…

Marshalls Mania: Behind the Seams

Weeks ago, I mentioned that Greg and I took a trip to Marshalls to do some Mother's Day shopping for myself. With $50 to spend (courtesy of Marshalls), I chose... a cutting board ($7.99), marble rolling pin ($9.99), salt and pepper shaker set ($5.99), and a fresh pod for onions ($2.99), all of which will…

The Task Of Brushing A Toddler’s Teeth

We've watched our two year old son go from gummy grins to cheesey choppers in less than 18 months. We couldn't wait for the day that his mouth would be filled with teeth. One thing that never crossed our minds? The task that would come with brushing a toddler's teeth. We'd grab him a cute…

I Rock Teh Clippers.

Last Christmas, Greg's mom got him set of clippers. I think I was more excited about the set than he was. We live in an area where ethnic hair salons and barbers are scarce. The nearest suitable barber is 30 minutes away. Haircuts are not cheap, gas isn't either. And his hair grows back, really…

Greening My Nail Polish Collection

A few months ago, I went through my nail polish collection and tossed the bottles I've had for years and years. This is before I knew how to properly dispose of them. I still have 35 bottles that I know I will be disposing of for sure and 7 in question. For now, I am…

Another Wonderful Birthday For The Boogz

The night before his birthday, we grilled meats and baked cupcakes. This cupcake was decorated by Greg. I crossed out his #fail at writing Boogie. The day of, Greg blew up balloons and put up streamers. Jayden greeted his guests completely bottomless. He was convinced he was supposed to walk around in his birthday suit.…

Two

In just two years, he went from this to this to this. Today, our little cherub turns two. More from this year's party coming soon...

Potty Training

So the time has come for us to start actively potty training our little guy. He's ripping the diapers off and sitting in the potty. He's been wiping himself and throwing toilet paper in the toilet since he was about 15 months. He knows his body part pretty well, especially his ooo booty. We keep…

5 Tips For Shopping Frugally Online

Some call me the bargain queen, but I’m certainly not the coupon princess. When it comes to shopping online, however, I can get a little OCD. I will pinch until I can’t pinch any more. People are amazed when I tell them about my fabulous come ups; like my son’s $2 Nike outfit and $4 sneakers.…