What are Sea Scouts? I asked my 14-year old daughter to do a guest post on Eighty MPH Mom, to tell me her feelings about Sea Scouts. I personally hadn't heard of Sea Scouts before she joined, but it has become a big part of our lives, and I have noticed an amazing change in her. She was never interested in sports, or many other extracurricular … [Read more...]
I am so excited to tell you about Upromise - a really neat {and free!} college savings plan that doesn't require saving any of your own money! Upromise is a free service, and by adding your credit, debit or grocery card means that you can begin saving money for college every time you shop at participating retailers. You can choose to invest your … [Read more...]
CASTING CALL FOR NEW TV SHOW WITH THERAPIST TARA FIELDS Okay now that I have your attention - this isn't so much about being on TV {although you could be selected}, but it is more about helping families in need. WEtv is working on a new one-hour series which features World-renowned therapist Tara Fields, Ph.D. If you are wondering who is the … [Read more...]
If you have a smart phone, you have probably sent a text {or email, or Facebook update} and said to yourself "uh oh" right after you hit send. You probably even laughed hysterically, depending on who you sent said message to. I sent one of these funny texts yesterday and I was reminded of some other really dumb ones I have sent since acquiring … [Read more...]
I was sent an email with the following observations, and I laughed so hard and agreed with every point that was made. I couldn't resist sharing with you. I'm sure you can relate to at least some of these! I especially love #4, #7, #8, #16. Which are your favorites? 1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your … [Read more...]
Chronicle your kids' lives in a journal! Starting a journal for your child is something you will never regret. It is quick, it is easy, it is unforgettable. When my son was born, I promised myself that I was going to chronicle just about everything that was going on in our lives, and also write down the cute things he did. I bought a spiral … [Read more...]
I know we all have stories of something we did as a child that we got in trouble for even though we were trying to do the right thing. Here are a couple of true stories from my childhood and my husband's. My Story: I remember it well, how could I forget? For something fun and entertaining, my mom sometimes bought pomegranates for us to enjoy. … [Read more...]
When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I was was 24 years old and unmarried. Don't hate. It is what it is and I decided to make the best of it. I would provide my son with everything he needed, including lots and lots of love. His father wanted nothing to do with me during my pregnancy. Nothing at all. I was hurt, but again I dealt … [Read more...]
Who says you need to be camping to enjoy s'mores? Since we aren't big campers, my daughter {aka Speedy girl} and moi {Speedy} discovered a way to feel like we are out enjoying the great outdoors {okay - not really}. But we did find a way to make a yummy treat that is typically done while camping or done over a big open fire. A couple of days … [Read more...]
Friday afternoon I had to take my 13 year old daughter to the doctor for a physical and four - yes four - shots. I remember how much I dreaded immunizations when both of my kids were little, and how horrible I felt when they looked at my while crying as if to say "Mommy, how can you let someone hurt me?"Luckily my daughter is a real champ when it … [Read more...]
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