Saturday, May 18, 2013

Hey Mom, Look What I Did (#71)

Welcome to the 71st edition of
 
Hey Mom, Look What I Did!
 
here's a look at some of this week's faves...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Let's see all the super cute crafts, goodies and activities that you've been working on with your kiddos this week.
 
 
Please share your craft projects, baking activities and other fun kid friendly adventures.
Grab the link button and put it on your blog, if you like, so that others can find us and share in the fun too.
 
 
There are no requirements, but I would love if you would follow this blog via GFC.
I also would like to invite you to come hang out with me on facebook, pinterest and twitter, where I feature and share some your fabulous projects during the week. 
You can also follow along with BlogLovin, the link is on the sidebar.
 
 
Thanks for joining us....Hope to see you again soon!!  
 

Adventures In Mommy Land

 
 
I would also like to invite you all to share all your craftiness on my new Pinterest boards, designed specifically for you to use.  You can pin all your kids arts and crafts on the Kids board, your favorite recipes on the Recipe board and also anything creative that YOU did on the DIY and Craft board.
 
To start pinning on the boards all you need to do is leave me your email addy or the name you use on pinterest so I can "invite" you to pin on the boards...it's that simple.
 
That means you can show off even more  ;)
 
 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Hey Mom, Look What I Did - News!

Just a reminder that I switched days - this used to be a weekly
Sunday night/Monday morning thing
 
I changed it to Fridays....
no reason, just wanted to change it up a bit.
 
This week's link party can be found HERE.
 
 
come join us, if you haven't already.




Sunday, May 12, 2013

flowers for mom

 
Nathan and I made this cute fun craft...perfect for Mother's Day.
 
you will need a little vase or a watering can (we got ours at the Dollar Tree)
water color paints
white paper
scissors
brad fasteners
green craft sticks (you can buy them this way or you can paint them green)
green tissue paper
 
First, paint some designs on the paper.
 
 
It's better to cover as much of the paper as possible
 
 
Next, cut out various sized circles
 
 
Put them in order, smallest to biggest (we did 3-4) for each flower
 
 
Punch a hole in the center of the flowers and fasten it with a brad fastener
 
 
glue the craft stick to the back
 
 
 Put a sheet of tissue paper in the can or vase (to act like grass)
 
 
 and then put your flowers into place
 
 
 
 
Simply Adorable
 


Nathan wishes you all a very
 
Happy Mother's Day!
 
 


If My Mommy were an Animal, She Would be a...


I asked some of my friends to ask their children what they really think of their mothers....here are their super sweet and totally hilarious answers.



What is your mommy's favorite color? Purple .....Tabitha age 3

Nobody is better than my mom at....Being beautiful? I don't know what to say....Ryan, 6
 
I love my mom because....She's always been there for me....Cameron, 15


What is your mom's favorite tv show.....Inspector Gadget....Julia age 7

If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be? pony.....Ava age 8

My favorite thing to do with my mom is.... buy shirts....Tabitha age 3

What makes your mom laugh.....a dirty joke....Cameron, 15


What does your mom do while you are at school.....She makes breakfast for my sister.....Ryan, 6

Nobody is better than my mom at....cooking and baking.....Julia,7



(Tara with her children....Rylie, and twins: Preslie and Chase)

 

I love my mommy because....she’s the best!......Ava, age 8

If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be? unicorn....Emily, 5

My favorite thing to do with my mom is....The "Gluey 2" game....Kellan, 9

My mommy is as pretty as.... purple, Tabitha, 3

What is your mommy's favorite color.....Green.....Julia, 7

If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be.....A cougar (with evil laugh)....Cameron, 15

What food does your mom make the best.....Frito Pies....Ryan, 6

I love my mommy because....I love you because you are always nice to me.....Kellan, 9

What is your mom's favorite tv show? The Vampire Diaries....Ava, 8

(Allie with her daughters Emily and Ava)


Nobody is better than my mom at.... nothing....Tabitha, age 3
 
What does your mom do while you are at school? cook.....Emily, 5

My favorite thing to do with my mom is....talk, Cameron, 15

What is your mommy's favorite color....Pink.....Miley, age 3

If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be...A cat because you're mean a lot!....Ryan, 6 


My favorite thing to do with my mom is....Play with her, read with her and cook and bake with her....Julia age 7

My mommy is as pretty as....a hippo, Preslie, age 8 

What does your mom do while you are at school.....computer and sleep....Brandon, 10

Nobody is better than my mom at....cooking....Ava, 8


(Kellan)


 
My mommy is as pretty as....a princess....Emily, age 5

If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be? Well lemurs, not yet. Crazy too late....Kellan, 9

What does your mom do while you are at school.....Pick up stuff in the house.....Miley, 3


What makes your mom laugh....dogs playing with balloons....Chase, age 8
 

I love my mommy because....she's the best in the whole wide world....Rylie, age 11

 
What food does your mom make the best....homemade macaroni and cheese....Preslie, 8 

If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be....Turtle....Brandon, 10

(Isaac, Felicity, Connor, Lillian, John and Elizabeth)
 

What is your mom's favorite tv show? Cooking shows.....Emily, age 5

 
What is your mom's favorite tv show? Those criminal TV shows, you know, your murder shows...Kellan, 9

What is your mommy's favorite color....Purple....Zachary, age 7

Nobody is better than my mom at....the computer...Kyleigh Age 6


 

I love my mommy because.... you take care of me and love me....Daphne, 7

 


My favorite thing to do with my mom is....Get kisses!!....Miley, 3


 

If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be...a pretty butterfly....Rylie,  11

 

What is your mom's favorite tv show....Bones, Preslie, age 8


What food does your mom make the best....Biscuits and gravy....Zachary, age 7


My mommy is as pretty as....a flower meadow....Rylie, 11

If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be...A Pink Bunny....Miley, 3

My favorite thing to do with my mom is....go to the zoo....Preslie, 8  
 


What is your mommy's favorite color....green and purple.....Chase, age 8



(Elnora, Daphne, Tabitha, Jonathan and Charlie)


What food does your mom make the best? Asian Chicken....Jonathan, age 10


 
What makes your mom laugh.....funny stuff on facebook.....Brandon, 10

Nobody is better than my mom at....Just dance on xbox....Zachary, age 7 

What does your mom do while you are at school...Stays at home and watches my little sister....Raul, 13

 
If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be....a monkey....Kyleigh, age 6



(Maureen with her youngest two...Elnora and Charlie)
 


What makes your mom laugh...lots of things....Daphne, age 7

 

What is your mom's favorite tv show....Dallas, Rylie, 11
 
 
I love my mommy because....she's pretty....Chase, age 8
 
 
If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be....leopard....Jonathan, age 10
 

What does your mom do while you are at school....Sleep and do her work on the computer...Zachary, age 10
 
 
What is your mommy's favorite color....Whats your favorite color? Ummm..Pink? Red? RED!!!!.....Raul, age 13
 
 
What does your mom do while you are at school.....sleep.....Kyleigh, age 6

(Shelley with her daughter Julia)
 
 
 
What is your mommy's favorite color.....purple....Daphne, 7

 
My mommy is as pretty as.....a snapdragon....Connor, 8
 
 
What is your mom's favorite tv show......George! (Curious George, which would be Lilly's favorite show)....Lillian, 3
 
 
What food does your mom make the best....Green Chile Chicken enchiladas.....Raul, 13
 
 
 
 
I love my mommy because.... she's nice....Jonathan, age 10

 
My favorite thing to do with my mom is...... go grocery shopping....Isaac, 12
 

What does your mom do while you are at school...Helps me (we homeschool)...Elizabeth, 6

(Kyleigh)

If your mommy were an animal what kind would she be...Dog....Daphne, 7



Nobody is better than my mom at.....um...singing....John, 5


What food does your mom make the best....Cake and Shepherd's Pie....Connor, 8


What makes your mom laugh....funny jokes.....Elizabeth, 6


My mommy is as pretty as.... a cookie....Jonathan, age 10
 

What is your mommy's favorite color....Green....Isaac, 12
 

I love my mommy because....she...um...uh...hugs me....John, age 5
 

(Brandon, Cameron and Zachary)
 
 
 
 My favorite thing to do with my mom is....decorate the tree at Christmas...Chase, 8
 
 
Nobody is better than my mom at..... smoking.....Brandon, age 10


I love my mommy because....I wouldn't have nothing without her in my life.....Raul, 13

My mommy is as pretty as....as me....Kyleigh age 6
 
 
If my mommy were an animal, she would be a.....Jaguar, Lillian, age 3
 
 
 
 
 
Happy Mother's Day
from our families to yours!!
 

 

Friday, May 10, 2013

Hey Mom, Look What I Did (#70)

Welcome to the 70th edition of
 
Hey Mom, Look What I Did!!
 
 
Thought I'd change things up a bit and post this on Fridays for a while.
 
I'm super sorry about letting this slide so much, I really do enjoy all the fun and neat projects and crafts you all do with your kiddos.  It's just been hard trying to fit everything in with my kids and school, etc (you should see how messy my house is - eeeek!).  I know you all understand and I appreciate it.
 
And with that...Let's get the Party started!!
 
 
here's a look back at some of my faves from past parties.....
(which by the way, I have a list of all the past parties on my sidebar, so that you folks can take a peek at all the fun stuff that's been posted so far).
 
 
 
(I totally LOVE this idea).
 
 
 
(we are SO going to do this one this Summer)
 
 
 
(fun way to get the kids involved with the garden)
 
 
 
(so sweet....maybe an idea for Mother's Day)
 
 
You never cease to amaze me with your creativity!!
 
 
Let's see all the super cute crafts, goodies and activities that you've been working on with your kiddos this week.
 
 
Please share your craft projects, baking activities and other fun kid friendly adventures.
Grab the link button and put it on your blog, if you like, so that others can find us and share in the fun too.
 
 
There are no requirements, but I would love if you would follow this blog via GFC.
I also would like to invite you to come hang out with me on facebook, pinterest and twitter, where I feature and share some your fabulous projects during the week. 
You can also follow along with BlogLovin, the link is on the sidebar.
 
 
Thanks for joining us....Hope to see you again soon!! 
  
Adventures In Mommy Land

 
 
I would also like to invite you all to share all your craftiness on my new Pinterest boards, designed specifically for you to use.  You can pin all your kids arts and crafts on the Kids board, your favorite recipes on the Recipe board and also anything creative that YOU did on the DIY and Craft board.
 
To start pinning on the boards all you need to do is leave me your email addy or the name you use on pinterest so I can "invite" you to pin on the boards...it's that simple.
 
That means you can show off even more  ;)
 
 
 

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

No.....I didn't fall off the face of the Earth.

I have been super busy with school....writing a crap ton of papers, reading novel after novel and chapter after chapter, taking quizzes, finals and giving presentations.
 
This has probably been one of the most grueling things I have ever put myself through, but when I get that piece of paper at the end that said I did it....It will all be worth it.
 
I am grateful to my family for putting up with me through all this....let's just say all this stress hasn't made me the *ahem* nicest person to live with - and leave it at that.
 
Baseball season has begun and the little boys are having a blast.  You know I'll be sharing pics soon :)
 
And Zach was inducted into the Jr High National Honor Society....Sarah is already in it.  Zach would have been too, but he didn't turn his paper in on time last year, so he had to wait until they did it again.
 
Also, I'm getting back on track with my dieting....we all know that my "sponsored" time with Nutrisystem ended, it hasn't been super easy, I was really used to the convenience factor of having my meals all portioned and planned out and really just opening the cupboard and grabbing something and tossing it in the microwave...it took a lot of the guess work out of measuring and portion and all that, but I did learn a lot and it did help me when I went off, but it was a stressful time when I went off of it and well......
 
here's the story,
 
 
It's been a few weeks since I went off Nutrisystem.  I can't say it's been all roses and sunshine, I did gain a wee bit of weight back....Nothing Major.  less than 5 pounds
 
I think I psyched myself out about stopping and I've been under a great deal of stress with the semester coming to an end, so with that and hormonal issues....5 pounds isn't much - however,
if you have ever dieted before, you know how scary it is to see the scale start moving in the other direction....which only adds to the stress.
 
UGH!
 
So, Last week, I pretty much begged Rich to let me go back on Nutrisystem and get some more of the weight off.....YES, I know that I will have to learn to do this on my own, eventually...which I am.
(Please don't send me a bunch of emails saying that I need to learn to do this on my own - I'm not stupid, I know that.  Negative comments right now will only make the stress worse).
 
BUT,
 
I also know that with all the stress I was under - I was only making things worse....so why put myself through all that???
It's just a temporary thing anyway.
 
 
The good thing is though after a week...I'm down 3 pounds.  And I'm slowly getting back into a routine of sorts with exercising.  And school is almost over, which will take a HUGE amount of stress off me...so, it's all good.
 
I know it take a while to get myself in check and all balanced out, but I'll get there.
 
 
So this is Part Two of my weight loss journey.
 
It will include Nutrisystem (for a little while) and of course exercise (trying strength training and other new things).  If you have been following my journey, I'm back to sharing my weekly posts, if for nothing else, but to keep myself in check.
 
You can read more of my journey on my weight loss journey page
 
 
 
My Stats
 
 
05/01/13 - 149 (new starting weight)
05/08/13 - 146 (week two)
 
 


Sunday, April 21, 2013

Nathan's Earth Day....

We celebrated Earth Day a bit early by making a super adorable craft
 
 
and by reading a new book called What A Wonderful World.
 
 
For the craft, we used various paints, a paper plate and brown butcher paper.
 
We had Nathan lay on the paper with his arms outstretched and Zachary traced him
 
 
Then, Nathan painted himself....
 
 
 
 
He also painted a paper plate blue and added green splotches to make the Earth.
 


 next we cut the painting out and folded over the arms
 
 
Nathan painted the other side of his arms and hands
 
and we glued the plate (Earth) to his hands.

 
Super cool, Don't you think?
 
Our book is a new book by Tiger Tales called What a Wonderful World by Suzanne Chiew.
 
The story is set to rhyme and is about a mama bear and her cub and how they travel the world and see so many beautiful things...the sunrises, the oceans, forests and new friends.  The book is about the beautiful wonders of our world and the perfect book to read and celebrate Earth Day.
 
 
*Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for review purposes.  The opinions (and crafts) herein are my own and were not influenced by Tiger Tales.
 
 


Looking for some Ideas for Earth Day?

What is Earth Day?
 


 
Earth Day is a special day that celebrates the Earth, just as we celebrate our birthdays every year.  On April 22nd, America and over 100 different countries join together in the celebration of Earth Day.
 
Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide.  It is a day where we remember to appreciate nature and learn ways to protect our environment.
 
Let's teach our children to show some pride by cleaning up their environment.
Let's teach them to love their planet by recycling and reusing what they can
and respecting where they live.
 
Here are some great books to teach children about Earth Day and what they can do to help.
 
(by Laura Bergen)
 
 
(by Renee Jablow)
 
(by Nuria Roca)
 
(by Stuart Murphy)
 
(by Dr. Seuss)
 
(by Anna Ross)
 
 
What are some ways you can celebrate our planet?
 
plant a tree
pick up litter
recycle
reduce water waste and turn off lights
plant flowers
start a garden
reuse trash for crafts 
empty toilet paper, paper towel holders, aluminum cans, tissue boxes, newspapers, egg cartons, magazines, old bits of crayons and such can be used to make all sorts of fun craft projects.
 
 
let's keep our planet beautiful.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
You can make a difference....Together we can change the world.