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The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...

soda + mentos = fun

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My latest work for Today's Mama is a printable which includes directions for how to make a geyser with Mentos and Diet Coke plus cut-outs for the pieces you need.  We had to try it out when my sis and her kids were in town. . . Click here for the free printable . . . Oh, and speaking of Diet Coke, I've been Diet Coke free for three weeks now! And it has been much harder to give it up than I ever expected. Anyhow, these pics are making me thirsty.

remembering the late scotty eyepatch

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action

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Sometimes when the sun is bright and the kids are on the move, I like to put my camera on the action or sports setting and just click away. I never know what I'm going to get till I review them later. . . P.S. Anyone know how to get rid of a binkie? It's time.