Children’s Bedtime Fears

I swear, one of the most exhaustive stages that parents have to tackle is dealing with bedtime fears.  Potty training, sassy mouth, and messy marvins are all issues capable of bringing you to your breaking point.  But, “stages” and “issues” that mess with your sleep…those are the worst.  Moms NEED adequate sleep to re-energize their…

The Rachel Sandwich ~ The Beard Man’s #1 Sandwich!
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The Rachel Sandwich ~ The Beard Man’s #1 Sandwich!

Usually when a couple has a 10 year anniversary, they go to…oh, maybe Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii…  Me and The Beard Man??  Well, we go to Salem, Massachusetts.  Yep, that was my choice, and I HAD a choice!  But, seriously…isn’t the Salem Witch Trials one of the most fascinating stories from history?  I’m a little…

Family Night About Honesty

Family Night: Honesty

I’ve been noticing a little “honesty issue” in my house lately.  You know the kind…”Did you get your room clean?”  “Yes.”  Lie.  “Did you get your pull-up on under those jammies?”  “Yes.”  Lie.  “Was it you that dropped the jug of milk on the floor and left this flood for me to clean up?”  “No.” …

School Lunch Ideas (that your kids will really eat)

School Lunch Ideas (that your kids will really eat)

 I’ve seen several articles claiming to give new and fun ideas for school lunches, but I must say…95% of their suggestions wouldn’t be TOUCHED by my kids, even if they were stranded in the desert with nothing else to eat but prickly pear cactus, alone, scared, and naked.  Not even touched.  I’m pretty sure they…