Author: Hildie

You knew this day was coming

This day comes every August. Almost exactly two weeks before school starts. The day when I begin to dislike my children. The day when I don’t care about doing stations anymore. Watch TV and play video games all day, kids. Whatever. So what. Just leave me alone. Oh, and I’m… Read More
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Face this!

I finally have a Facebook page for this blog. Go ahead and like me. All the cool kids are doing it. Or rather, they will once they read this post. By Hildie | Filed under Blogging 1 Comment Share
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Item of the week–Toothpaste

This is kind of a no-brainer. Last week we did toothbrushes so let’s make our oral health complete. Get at least one tube of toothpaste per person. By Hildie | Filed under Uncategorized 1 Comment Share
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Utter Neglect

I have been neglecting this blog very sorely. Part of it is general summer laziness; the fact that our schedule is rather–how shall I put it–fluid. I do the minimum amount of everything needed. The least amount of cooking, the least amount of cleaning, and the least amount of blogging.… Read More
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How to have a terrible block party

Tuesday night was the National Night Out. It is supposed to be the time when every neighborhood in the country has a party. Well, that’s not a lofty goal, is it? Being a block captain, it is my job to be in charge of our street’s party during the National… Read More
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Item of the week–Toothbrushes

Well now, this week’s item is nice and straightforward; no worries about picky eaters or gluten intolerance. If you have teeth, you need toothbrushes. I would recommend at least two per person. Get the cheapos or splurge–it’s up to you. Just keep in mind how much you won’t want to… Read More
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Item of the week–Drink Mix

Remember how we bought water a couple of weeks ago? Well, this is the perfect thing to go with it. Whether it’s Lemonade mix, Kool-aid or Crystal Light, this is great to have on hand in case you are left drinking water that maybe doesn’t taste so great (our tap… Read More
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Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers

I spent several months on the Paleo bandwagon and I just decided that it’s not the way I want to feed my family. While many people have an intolerance to gluten, we don’t. I also strongly feel that wheat and grains are an important and wholesome part of our diet.… Read More
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Item of the week–Band-aids

Have you ever run out of band-aids? It’s such a pain (Haha, pain! Get it?). We’re right in the middle of skinned-knee season so your supplies might be running low. I know mine are. If you have small children then you probably go through these things like water. When I… Read More
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