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Five Reasons You Should Consider Camping for Summer Vacation

June 2, 2013 by Kat Leave a Comment

Five Reasons You Should Consider Camping for Summer Vacation Camping used to be the most popular thing going years ago. Now that we are literally plugged in to society everywhere we go, people scoff at the idea of climbing into a tent and spending time with the family. Friends, you don't know what you are missing. My mom takes our kids camping every other weekend during the summer and fall. Here are five good reasons you should consider camping for your next summer vacation. Modern campgrounds These days, you don't have to pop a tent in the middle of the woods to go camping. You can get campsites with … [Read more...]

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Everything You Need to Know About Planning for Your Retirement

March 26, 2013 by Kat Leave a Comment

Everything you need to know about planning for your retirement Planning for your pension probably isn’t something you spend much time thinking about, as one in three people aren’t putting anything away towards their golden years. However, not saving anything could lead you in the difficult position of never being able to retire; which is what 1.4m over-65 year-olds are currently finding. Saving doesn’t have to be difficult, and with a little bit of careful planning you can put money away without having to diminish your current income by that much. Here’s how: Putting in for pensions One of the best … [Read more...]

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Saving the Right Way with SIMPLY RIGHT Baby Care #SimplyRightBabyCare

March 22, 2013 by Kat 1 Comment

I have had family members tell me that I was being snobby about my baby choices when I first had Matthew almost 11 years ago. I had a particular food brand that we used because I couldn't stand the smell of the others. I also had a particular clothes brand and especially a diaper and wipes brand. It was not because I was being snobby though. I had tried many different brands with Matthew and only one worked so I stayed with it. He had very sensitive skin. When Elijah came along two years ago I just kinda stuck with the same choices I used with Matthew because it was easy. He doesnt seem anywhere close to being potty trained so I guess … [Read more...]

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A Night Out with Ryans

March 18, 2013 by Kat 1 Comment

I love eating out with my family. The number one reason I love eating out? So I don't have to cook. It is hard to find a place that everyone likes though. We used to have a great hibachi buffet nearby that had a little of everything. My boys are so picky. I remember the days of them being babies and eating whatever I put in their mouths. They used to love to go out to dinner and would coo at everything and demolish their baby food and whatever bites I gave them of my adult food. Then they got bigger and got their own food and still ate everything on their plate and most of mine. All of my boys (husband included) are trying to make … [Read more...]

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Gerber Life “Bring Dreams to Life Video Contest” & Giveaway #BringDreamsToLife

March 16, 2013 by Kat 20 Comments

Their children's futures are something that most parents think about from the moment of conception. I know that I worry about my boys. I want them to have the best future possible so I help with homework, I pay for afterschool care programs, I pay for tutoring, and other things of that nature. I want them to be able to be whatever they want to be and not have to worry about not having the money or the education to get in the way. College is getting extremely expensive though and it will probably get worse in the future. The Gerber Life “Bring Dreams to Life Video Contest” is a video contest with a $10,000 Gerber Life College Plan grand … [Read more...]

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The Great & Delightful Moments In My Life #GEICODelight

February 28, 2013 by Kat 7 Comments

I think people as a whole think of the good things that have happened in their lives as opposed to dwelling on the bad ones. I know I remember graduating and getting married more vividly than the pain of getting my gallbladder removed or having extensive surgery on my sinuses. And of course being a mom has been a whole new world for me. I have been a mom now for almost 11 years and I have to tell you that I have had many delightful moments. Of course I have had a few scary ones like tubes for both kids and several hospitalizations for my younger son because of his immune deficiencies. I had a very scary one today when the principal called … [Read more...]

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My Soapbox on Teen Moms and Matthew’s (AKA Little M) Birth Story

February 7, 2013 by Kat 5 Comments

I realized I had never told Matthew's birth story on here before. When I am out with both my boys I am often asked if Matthew is my stepson. I do look young for my age but I find it awful and a little insulting for random people to ask me questions like that. Matthew is almost 11 years old. I had him when I was 17. Just barely 17 actually. My birthday is March 23rd and Matthew came on April 28th. So I guess I don't look like I could have had an 10 year old who looks like a 12-13 year old and still be within society's norms for age of mom. Which brings up my soapbox. I was 17. 17 years old. I was a junior in high school when I had my … [Read more...]

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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

January 12, 2013 by Kat 4 Comments

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Recipe This is one of my favorite dishes to make now. I realize that its not 'authentic' now that one of my friends pointed it out but this is how I was taught to make it so this is what I will probably continue to do unless I get some tips otherwise. However, I love suggestions so please feel free to let me know how you make it so I can surprise my husband with some flair. So here is my cheesy chicken enchilada recipe. Let me know if you try it! Print Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Recipe Recipe type: Entree Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 50 mins … [Read more...]

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