Lazy Mom Tip #25

Behold.

Lazy Mom Tip #25....

Pretzels in a bowl.

I know.  It's a novel idea. 

So why on earth did I take a picture of pretzels in a bowl and declare it a Lazy Mom Tip?

Not because I'm off my rocker or because all my pistons aren't firing anymore.  It's not because I've had a visit to the funny farm or because I'm a few fries short of a happy meal.

Nope. It's not that at all.  But instead it's because that's how I spend my Saturdays now instead of hearing this.....

"Mom, can I have a snack?" 

"Mom, can I have a snack?"

"Mom, can I have a snack?"

"Mom, can I have a snack?"

Yeah.

Put that on repeat for like 100 times and that USED to be how my Saturdays would go.

But not any more!!!

Not since I started putting out a bowl of pretzels or some other snack.

Now when the kids want a snack there's already one out in the kitchen that they can munch on pretty much all day.  And they leave me alone.  I think us moms can all appreciate THAT, now can't we?

During the summer months this is how I handle snacking... but during the school months, namely Saturdays, I now have a snack bowl out for them to munch on as they please.  It's usually something healthy, (or something I don't mind them eating all day) but not something that they will mow through and be done with in 60 seconds flat.  It works great!

So run to Walmart and get you some kind of snack (like pretzels) and get you a big bowl all ready to pour them into for Saturday!

Let's help each other out....  What other types of snacks would make a great Saturday snack bowl filler?  Leave a comment below to share with fellow lazy moms!

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A Lazy Mom Courtesy Call

*RIIIIIING*

*RIIIIIING*

Why hello there!  This is your friendly Lazy Mom calling to remind you that you need to complete your first Lazy Mom Job assignment so you can possibly win a gift card. 

Uh-huh. 

Thank you so much.

Buh-bye, now.

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I Hate Housework

Plain and simple.  I hate housework.  And I think it may hate me too.  So in my book we're even. 

Problem is, I should probably do something about it.  But according to my list that would include the following:

a maid
a cook
a laundry attendant
and possibly even a butler

This is unfortunate considering I'm not listed among The Rich and the Famous.

I should know. 

I look at the list every year just waiting for my name to pop up on it.  And it never. does.

Sort of like how I look out the window every day in hopes to see a maid, a cook, a laundry attendant and possibly even a butler pull into my driveway and wisk my housework troubles away.  To no avail.

*sigh*

In the past I've tried the Fly Lady system.  I've borrowed library books on the subject.  I've even had wonderful epiphanies.  But again... none of those include a maid, a cook, a laundry attendant and possibly even a butler.

And I think that's what it's come down to...  That blasted maid, cook, laundry attendant and possibly even a butler!  It's their fault.  THEIRS I tell you!  If they would just show up, I think I might could keep this place together for longer than a 12 hour stretch. 

That's it.  I've had it with them!  They're all fired!

Sooo... anyone have some other ideas that don't involve a maid, a cook, a laundry attendant and possibly even a butler?

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Need a good chuckle?

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Let Them Eat Cake

My little ones woke up a couple of days ago and asked, ever so politely, can we have cake for breakfast? Luckily, I had just the recipe...
I was given this recipe several years back by a dear friend of mine in Turkey. The beauty of this recipe is that can be made extremely quickly with ingredients on hand - and the topping doesn't have to be made separately. If this isn't a good recipe for all you fellow Lazy Moms, what is?! :)
Joan's Quick Coffee Cake
MIX TOGETHER:
1 1/2 cup sugar, 2 1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. allspice, 1 tsp. salt

ADD: 1/2 cup of oil and stir.

(I used the pastry cutter to help it out a bit.)

REMOVE: 1 1/2 cups of the mix and save for the topping.

ADD AND MIX TOGETHER: 1 cup buttermilk (which I never have on hand. Instead, I add a Tbs. white vinegar to a cup of milk), 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 egg

Spread in a greased pan (8x8 works well).
Sprinkle topping on top.

Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes or until tester comes out clean.

Enjoy with COFFEE!

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Shout Out!

I thought this post on getting free games and activities for your kids was so great that I HAD to give it a Shout Out! 

SHOUT OUT!

How great would this be for you homeschooling moms?! 

God bless you women. 

I tried it before. 

Who knows, I may try it again one day. 

But while I deliberate that, go download this kidthing thing, mkay?

And seeing that since I had to look up how to actually spell deliberate... I think my kids may have a brighter future in school after all......

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Your First Lazy Mom Job!

I'm excited!!

And you should be too!!

Because TODAY is your first Lazy Mom Job assignment.  [giddy laughter]

So.  In case you missed my post about Lazy Mom Jobs yesterday, go take a minute and read it. 

Go ahead.

I'll wait.

[fingers tapping]

You back?

Good.  Now, are you in?

I mean, how can you NOT be, right?!

It's going to be fun AND help make your job as a mom easier.  It's like the best of both worlds!!!

So!  For our first ever Lazy Mom Job, here's your assignment....

You are to go implement Lazy Mom Tip #10. 

Freeze a double portion of your dinner sometime this week!  It's probably something most of you moms do out there anyway and if you don't, you'll thank me for it come the day you don't want to make dinner and you remember that you have one in the freezer already.  Trust me.  You will.

So go ahead and just freeze it! 

Oh, and take a picture as proof and get in the running for the gift card already!!!  Okay?!

Just to be clear.  Here's how this will work...

1.  At some point during this week, (yes you have a WHOLE week to complete this job) you must take a picture as proof that you did this job and either post the picture on your blog and link it below this post in the MckLinky area -- OR -- post a link to your picture that you've uploaded somewhere on the web in the comments area below this post (you can post your picture on sites like photobucket, flickr, snapfish, picasa, etc.... and then tell us the link to it!).

2.  All proof must be in by midnight on Thursdays to be eligible for the gift card drawing (which will be a random drawing).

3.  Hope and pray that your picture proof of your job is randomly chosen!

See how easy that is??? 

So go do it already!!!

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Lazy Mom Jobs

So I had a great idea the other day. 

*silence*

Oh.  Did you want me to share it with you?

Well, okay.

Here's my idea (be prepared to participate!)

I've decided that since being a mom is like one of the hardest jobs ever, that maybe lazy mom should step it up some and try and help you out even more. 

I mean, we already post GREAT tips to help make your life easier. 

We also post mom confessions that should make you feel like your a normal mom (like the rest of us).

AND, we post great recipes that are so easy even a lazy mom can do it!

But no.  This just doesn't seem like enough.  We must do more to help each other out.  As moms, we need it, right?

Sooooo, here's what we're going to do.  (Yes, all of us are doing it!  I expect FULL participation out there people!)

Each week I'm going to post a lazy mom job.  (See?  It's only once a week.  You can do it!)  And we are all going to go do that lazy mom job.  It will be a job that will help make your job of being a mom EASIER.  So it's to your benefit to do them, mkay?

They may be a former lazy mom tip that you need to implement.  They may be something that will make you feel like a better mom.  Heck!  It could be something that you may (dare I say it...) enjoy doing! 

Basically, it could be anything.  But, these jobs are going to be SIMPLE. EASY. AND WORTH YOUR TIME. (still with me?)

So here's what's going to happen....

1.  I'm going to post a Lazy Mom Job each week.  [Starting tomorrow!]
2.  You are going to go DO the Lazy Mom Job. [Oh yes you are!]
3.  You are going to take a picture of you doing your Lazy Mom Job (as proof) and post a link to it either using the MckLinky thing-ma-gigger, or in the comments area below that post. [Now I WILL let this step be optional, but girls, this is where the fun really is!!! So I highly recommend doing it!]
4.  I'm going to select a comment or link (that has picture proof) at random and they will receive a $25 gift card to the place of their choice!  [See!  I told you step 3 was where it got fun!]

Now, I'm VERY serious about this.  You must follow the steps if you want to be entered for the gift card! 

Get it?

Got it?

Good.

So check back tomorrow for your first Lazy Mom job and get ready to post your proof in the comment area! It's going to be fun!!! 

I'll even be posting mine so you can see that I don't just tell people what to do, I also do it.

Cause that's how I roll.

So who's in???

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Cleaning Tactics

Having trouble getting your kids to clean their rooms? 

I won't even show you what my five year olds bedroom looks like. 

Well, okay... maybe I will. 

We do encourage lazy mom confessions here on our blog, so I guess I should show you.  It's my duty. My duty to encourage you all to confess your mom shortcomings so we can all feel like better moms as a whole. 

Every one take a deep breath in.... and let it out..... 

There. 

Don't you feel like a better mom already?

Your welcome.


So here.  Here's what my daughter's room looks like....

Yup.  It's disastrous.

So last night my husband says to my five year old daughter, "Go clean your room."

To which she broke down into tears and said, "I NEED HELP!"

To which he said, "Who made the mess?!"

To which she said, "Me!  But I still need help!" 

To which I decided to step in.

(side note: I'm not picking on my husband... I've had the same conversation with my girl a hundred times, he just happened to be the one to say it last night).

So I said to my girl, "Honey, here's what I want you to do.  Go pick up five toys off your floor, put them where they belong and when you do that, come back."

She scampered off.  Got her five things put away and reappeared moments later.

"Okay.  Now, go pick up five stuffed animals and put them where they belong."

A few minutes later, she stood in front of me with a smile, "What now, Mama?!"

Now it was a game.  She was happy and we were happy because her room was starting to get clean.

I kept giving her five things to go pick up and put away...  trash... baby dolls... dirty clothes... etc.

Worked like a charm. 

So... having trouble getting your kids to clean their rooms?  Try it.  Tell me if it works for you in the comments area below.  Or tell me your ideas of how to get your kids rooms clean.  I'd love to hear them!

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Lazy Mom Tip #24

So I don't normally post tips here but this morning I realized that I have a great one for you. You may already do this or if you're blessed to have a laundry shoot then this won't apply to you.

My tip is this...when you have a laundry basket overflowing with clothes and you have to navigate stairs as I do this is what you need to do.






Take a shirt or towel or pair of jeans or anything of larger size and cover the clothes with it. Tuck in the sides and VOILA!!! No more lost socks along the way to the laundry room.

You're welcome.

:::

Melis


- Posted from my iPhone

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Cool New Baby Things.

Last night I went to Babies 'R Us.

I haven't been in Babies 'R Us in ages. 

I have no reason to go into one.  Especially since my last child is 5 years old now.  And I assure you she's the last child.

But I just have to show you some of the cute new things I found in the store last night!

Well, "new," as in, I haven't been in the market for baby things in five years, so they might not be "hot of the presses" new, but more like, "last five years" new.

Anyway....

Let's start with these...

Pacifier Pods!  (basically they are a pouch for your pacifier)

I mean, how cute are these?!

I have NO idea why you would really need a special pouch for your pacifier, but they are just too stinkin' cute to NOT have one.  Don't you agree? 

You must immediately go here and click on every single style available so you can see how cute they all are!


I also thought these were super cute (and handy!)...

Carter's Storage pouches.  Pouches for "wipes," and pouches for "clean" and "dirty" items!  Each of them labeled. 

I love labels.

Labels make me happy.

Labels make the nerd in me happy.

And these labeled pouches were super cute with this matching "quick tripper."

Cute, cute, cute!

Next up.... something a bit more practical.

Boogie Wipes.  Yes, these were created by moms who were tired of raw runny noses.  They are "for quick, effective clean up and relief of stuck on boogies (mucous) caused by the common cold and allergies." 

Sounds gross, but just might be worth it?

Jury's still out.


And I would just like to know... where were THESE when I had babies?!

Bumbo Baby Sitter upper thingies.  Probably the most clever thing ever invented for babies yet! 

Well, besides the diaper. 

And a crib. 

And possibly a bottle. 

But whatever.


So, anybody out there have any of these handy-dandy products?  Leave a comment to tell us your opinion on them.

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Not looking like a lazy mom just got easier.

Who says a Lazy Mom has to look like, well, a lazy mom! 

I stumbled across this really cool website that makes nursing not only easy with their super comfy cotton/lycra blend tops and dresses, but it makes it stylish!

GASP!

Who knew those two things could go together?!

They certainly didn't when I was a nursing mom!  Yeah, I pretty much looked like a nursing mom. 

But not these days!  Not with this company!  Check out a sneak peak of their spring clothing line.  Or find a store near you. 

I also found some items on Duo Maternity's website, including this little number....

Too cute! 

Not looking like a lazy mom just got easier!

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Lazy Mom Tip #23

It's time for another great Lazy Mom tip!!! 

Aren't you excited?!

Cause you should be.

Just so you know.

So our latest Lazy Mom tip is something I've been doing for quite some time.  In fact, I mentioned it in this post about how to make a Lazy Mom smoothie.

Got any of these hanging around?

You know... bananas that are just about to go bad.

Don't you just HATE to throw them away?  I mean, it used to pain me every time.  It was like taking three dollars out of my purse and tossing it in the trash. 

Until one day, a fellow Pastor's Wife told me the greatest banana tip EVER.

Instead of throwing those bad boys into the trash, walk a few extra steps and throw them in your freezer!

Yes.  You heard me right. 

Put your almost bad bananas in your freezer from now on.  As is.  Just toss 'em in there girls!

I used to take the time to peel them and put them in a ziploc baggie before I tossed them in the freezer, but then I wised up.  They aren't hard to peel frozen (especially if they sit on the counter for just a few minutes before hand).  I just use a knife to peel them.

Now, if you do toss them into the freezer, peel and all, don't be alarmed the next time you open the freezer... they will turn completely black. 

But don't panic! 

Don't freak out! 

The banana inside is perfectly fine.  I PROMISE.

If the black banana peel grosses you out, then you can do what I used to do and peel them, put them in a ziploc and then put them in the freezer.  But seriously, why waste a ziploc and your time.  Be brave!  Put them in there peel on! 

I DARE YOU.

So.... what can you do with frozen bananas???

Well, you can make this Lazy Mom smoothie.  Or any other smoothie that calls for a banana if you like!

You can also defrost them and then they are perfect for banana bread!  They have to be over ripe bananas for that anyway, right? 

Anyone have a good Lazy Mom banana bread recipe? 

Anyone?...

Anyone?...

Bueller?

Anyone else have a good idea for what to do with frozen, over ripe bananas???  Leave a comment below to tell us about it!

And someone out there has GOT to have that Lazy Mom banana bread recipe, right?!  I'll even overlook the five ingredient rule if it's EASY to make and tastes delicious!

Aren't I generous?

I think so.



LM1

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A Couple of Reviews!

Because of my heart stopping, jaw dropping, possibly once-in-a-lifetime thing I did yesterday.  (You know, make something with more than five ingredients)   I thought I'd post a couple of other reviews we've had recently on some of our other lazy mom approved recipes!


This first one comes to us from deep in the heart of Texas.  My sweet Aunt sent me this review on Lazy Mom Desserts.  Here's what she had to say about it....

I love "Imalazymom" and have made the cake and 7up recipe with Cool Whip icing 3 times and everyone loves it. Amazing. 

Awwww, isn't she a sweet Aunt?  Supporting her niece's efforts clear from Texas!  [Look Aunt Sherril!  You made the lazy mom blog!!!]

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This next review is from a wonderful Lazy Mom.  She could possibly be one of the best around my neck of the woods.  But don't tell her that or it may go to her head.  Also, she just may be responsible for this confession.

Made the cube steak tonight and my husband loved it!! The kids ate it plain -- they were sort of scared of the stuff on top.

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Our final review, for today anyway, is from an up and coming Lazy Mom.  She's preggo with her first child and like the good girl that she is, she's studying up on being the perfect Lazy Mom. 

*tear*

 I'm just so proud. 

So here's her comment on Lazy Peach Cobbler.

When you live out in the middle of no where (or even if you don't) you can appreciate when a recipe is SO simple and has SO few ingredients that you pretty much CAN'T FAIL. The next time you have a hankering for something yummy and fast...WHIP THIS RECIPE OUT!

You can read the whole story about what she had to say here.

So there you have it!  Three hot-off-the-presses reviews for you!  So go forth and make a lazy recipe already!!



LM1

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I couldn't take it anymore!

After posting about that delicious, mouthwatering, makes-you-want-to-lick-your-screen pretzel recipe this morning, I decided I couldn't take it anymore and had to make them.

Yes, this lazy mom, actually made something with more than five ingredients. 

GASP!!

Shocking.  I know.

But as usual... I have proof!

I didn't have cheddar cheese on hand (which kind of bummed me out because I'm a cheddar kind of fan).  So instead I used Mozzerella.

I got them all lined up and egg washed (after studying online how to make a pretzel shape.... geez!  Who knew it would be that difficult to figure out!!!)

Out of the oven, they looked and smelled heavenly!

And they were nice and soft and yummy! 

Although I think I went a little crazy with the salt.  I'm a salty kind of person (wink, wink) but it was a bit too salty for even me. 

And I couldn't really taste the cheese.  Dad-gum-it!  I guess I needed cheddar after all!  Or else, it was overshadowed by my salt craziness. 

As for dipping sauce, I tried several different dips before I landed on one I liked. 

First I did the traditional mustard. 

Blah. Not for me. 

Then I tried ranch.  Not sure why, but I did, okay?

It was so-so.

Then, I had a stroke of genius!  Why not dig out of the refrigerator that left over dipping sauce from the last time we had pizza?!  So out came a small tub of garlic butter sauce! 

Ooooooh, Yeaaaaaaah.

Worked out perfect for us.  The pretzel and me that is.  I think we were both very happy with my final choice.

So the verdict???

They were SUPER easy to make.  (So easy a lazy mom could do it!)

They were a fun after school snack!  (Kids loved them!)

And I would definitely make these again!  (Even though they had more than 5 ingredients!)


LM1

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Shout Out!

OH. MY. WORD.

Roll me up in these and let me bake along with them.

I want to plunge my head into a basket full of these bad boys like a girl bobbing for apples. 

I want ten of them hanging from each finger on my hands.

I want to eat 30 of them and not gain a pound.

*sigh*

If only someone would make them for me. 

They have more than five ingredients and I'm a lazy mom.....

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laziness can lead to Laziness!

Okay, by now you should all know that being a Lazy Mom is not really about being lazy, right? 

Yes, around here we have a little "fun" with the Lazy Mom name. 

However, I do believe I'm the exception to the rule.... I am a Lazy Mom through and through.  I believe in raising my children to be responsible, independent, wonderful people.  But unfortantely, as I'm doing that, I have found out that along the way that I really am a lazy Lazy Mom, too!

Case in point....  Notice anything wrong with this picture? 

Well, what about this one?

Did you notice that those shirts are hung up inside out???  Cause they are!!

Yes, my latest lazy habit (not Lazy habit, mind you) is hanging the clothes up as they come out of the dryer.

I have turned over a new leaf in the laundry department of our house.  However you send down your dirty clothes in the chute, is how you will get them back.  If they are inside out, or have one sleeve tucked down itself, or whatever, there you go... back at'cha the same way!

And just so you don't think anyone is immune...

School shirts aren't safe anymore....

Little girl shirts aren't safe anymore....

Church shirts aren't safe....

Husband shirts aren't safe.....

Yes, even MY shirts aren't safe anymore.... (hey, I believe in being fair!)

Now, in my defense, I have (up until yesterday) been very religous about turning the clothes the right side out and fixing any drowning sleeves and such.  So for almost 10 years of marriage I've been doing this for everyone in the household as they've each joined the scene.

Not anymore.

And just so you realize that even though my new lazy habit is not just that.... lazy,  I'd like to point out, that this will also help aid me in my Lazy Mom endeavors. 

Now each child (and adult) will be responsible for putting their clothes down the chute the way they want them back.  See?!  There is a method to my madness.  For real.  I just don't do things for the heck of it.  I have a point.  And the point is that my kids (and husband) are old enough to turn their clothes right side out before launching them down the laundry chute.  IF they want to get them back that way.

If they don't, then who cares?!  I certainly won't.  Remember this story? 

The clothes are still clean and hung up (or folded -- well, most of the time anyway).  So does it REALLY matter how they come back to them?

Only if they do.



LM1

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Keeping it Simple....

Outside my window...  The sun is shining (thank you Jesus!)

I am thinking...  about this post that really challenged me today.

I am thankful for...  my amazing husband who works so hard to provide for our family.

From the kitchen...  there are crumbs left over from making the kids lunches for school today. (Unfortunately, I really am a lazy Lazy Mom!)

I am wearing...  a black shirt and jeans.

I am creating...  clean clothes!  The laundry is humming away.

I am going...  to the Ladies Spring Lift tonight with women from our church.

I am reading...  "Though Waters Roar" by Lynn Austin.

I am hoping...  that spring will "sprung" early this year!

I am hearing...  My music play so I can find my Favorite Shuffle of the Day.

Around the house...  unmade beds, hangers strewn about, random toys here and there, newspapers on the floor.  (Refer to note on "From the Kitchen" above.)

One of my favorite things...  my new bag!

A few plans for the rest of the week:  helping a friend get some paperwork in order, going to the House of Prayer, church and a chili cook-off.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing... 

Today I read a sweet friends post and it made me want to participate.  You can too!  To learn how, visit The Simple Woman's Daybook.

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Cube Steak {A Lazy Mom Recipe}

I'm so excited about this recipe from a fellow lazy mom!

Not only does it meet all lazy mom cooking requirements, but it sounds so darn delicious I just want to scream for joy over it!  (Yes, I'm that lame)

So here it is! 

Cube Steak:

Cube Steak
Red Onions (as many as you want)
Blue Cheese

Season the meat with salt and pepper, and then brown it in a skillet until just about done. Meanwhile, chop up red onion and 'sweat' them in a skillet. Once the meat is browned, transfer to a baking sheet, top with the onions (we use a ton, but that's up to you), and then put blue cheese crumbles on top. Pop under the broiler until cheese is melty and slightly brown. Yummo!

Seeeee?!  Doesn't that sound like heaven?!  I told you!

So thank you Melissa for sharing your recipe with us! 

If you'd like to share a recipe see how to do so here.

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Shout Out!

It's amazing what you can found out there in the blogging world.  Did you know you could make this cute little thing that was inspired by this cute little thing?

Now, I'm not sure I would want an eraser ring for myself, but maybe my daughter might like one for school?  I just think it's too clever!

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A Proud Lazy Mom Moment....

Duh, duh, duh, DUUUUUUUUH!

I have a wonderful announcement!!! 

After reviewing the contents of this list, I would like to officially cross off, yes that's right, cross off number 1 and number 7!!!! 

Go me... Go me... it's my birthday... go me!

Apparently I'm not as lazy as I thought I was!  You can check out the proof of number 1 and number 7 for yourself, too.  So there!  I did too do it!

.....Just don't look at all the other things us lazy moms have always wanted to do, mkay?

LM1

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The Milestones of Childhood

So we're sitting here at the neighborhood Chilis and there's a table of 20 something girls sitting behind us. My man child WHO IS 22 MONTHS OLD totally checked out one of the girls as she got up to go to the bathroom. I'm talking...watched her get up...eyes glued to her as she walked by...followed her as she passed us and craned his neck to see her as she disappeared around the corner.

When she came back he did the exact same thing. To his credit the Music Man didn't think she was "that hot."




:::

LM2

- Posted from my iPhone

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MomSpit

Can I get a show of hands from all you lazy moms who have ever licked your finger and wiped your kidlets' faces with your spit?

Let's be honest, we've all done it (and we probably all cringe when we do knowing that we're becoming our mothers, even though we vowed we never would). A loooong while back I told you about an amazing product I had just discovered...MomSpit.

Since writing that post I have tried to never be without MomSpit because it's that AWESOME!!! It really does what it says it does and even more than that, my kids love to use it.  My son will actually pull it out of the diaper bag and ask to wash his hands... repeatedly... over and over... and over. The Music Man even loves to "wash the fellowship off his hands" with it after church on Sundays.  This little family couldn't live without it.  I guess I should say we wouldn't want  to live without it.  We probably could live without it, but I just don't want to.

It comes in three scents, well actually it comes in two scents and an un-scented version; Lemon & White Tea and Fig & Green Tea. I've tried all three and like all three.  The unscented is, well, unscented.  Perfect for those who have scent sensitivities and such.  The Lemon and White Tea is fresh and fruity, but not overly fruity.  Just the right fruity.  (I bet you're thinking just the right fruity??? You sound just the right fruity.) I have to say though that my personal favorite is the Fig and Green Tea.  It has just the right amount of scent which isn't over the top.  It smells clean and is gender neutral, perfect for families of all combinations.

A while back I contacted the company to see if they would be interested in doing a giveaway on this here little blog.  I never did hear back from them, but I still think you should go straight over to Amazon and get yourself and your family some.  Then come back here and tell us what you think of it.  My guess is that you'll love it!




:::


LM2

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There's Two of You?!?!

Hi.

You may wonder who the heck I am and that's ok considering it's been EIGHT months since I last posted anything.  (In my defense, that one post alone should carry the weight of at least 15 posts!)

Annnnyyyyhhhhooooooo... I keep getting comment emails in my inbox to be moderated for posts that Stacey's writing.  Today it finally dawned on me that people are actually reading this site.  So I thought I should re-introduce myself... I'm Melis.  You'll see my tag here and there as LM2.  Stacey (LM1) and I go way back...in fact her husband and I went to high school together. This site is a product of a very funny conversation we had a few years back about this very funny conversation I had with my neighbor.

Stacey (LM1) and I have so much in common, but we also differ in a lot of areas too, which is what makes our partnership so great!  She's great with the tips and recipes and while I LOVE to cook, what you'll see from me is posts about homeschool, and product reviews, and how to be a lazymom without looking like a lazy mom! Can I get an amen?

Anyone?...

Tap, tap, tap...

Hey, is this thing on?


So there you go...now you know the phantom LM2 (again!) and we can be best friends!  I know I love you already.  Just remember that being a lazy mom has nothing to do with actually being lazy.  Just so we're clear.  Mm-kay? Mm-kay.

:::

LM2

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The Rinse Cup

Look what I found at Walmart the other day!

It's a rinse cup for the bathtub!  How great is that?  At first I was like, what in the world is this... and then I realized what it was for and then noticed that the yellow part of it is soft and rubbery so it doesn't hurt their head (don't worry, I tried it out in the store and that's true).  And then I thought to myself, "Huh.  This would be great for teaching my daughter to put her head BACK when I rinse her hair."  And then I put it back on the shelf and walked away.

The end.

Sooooo, any of you lazy moms out there have one?  Tell us about it by leaving a comment below!

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Makes my life easier

Pssst!  You guys..... if you read a lot of blogs or websites and haven't started using Google Reader yet, then you really should. 

I'm telling you, it's been making my life easier since 2007.

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Lazy Peach Cobbler

Well, my dear lazy moms, we have another fabulous recipe to deliver to you today!  It meets all the requirements of cooking the lazy mom way and it sounds fab!

Lazy Peach Cobbler

(from the lazy kitchen of Alyssa)

3 - 15 oz cans of Sliced Peaches in Lite Syrup
1 - box of White Cake mix
1 - teaspoon cinnamon
1 - stick of unsalted butter (1/2 cup), melted

Drain 2 cans of the peaches. In a 13x9 baking dish dump in 1 full can of peaches and the 2 drained cans. Pour the cake mix evenly over the peaches. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour the melted butter evenly over cake mix. Place in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until golden brown and bubbly.
 
Mmm, Mmm!  Sounds delish and easy enough for a lazy mom to do!  Thanks Alyssa!!!

If you'd like to submit a lazy mom recipe, learn how here!

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I *Heart* Thriving Family

I absolutely, positively love this magazine from Focus on the Family. 

Everytime it arrives in my mailbox I get all excited because I know there's going to be such good stuff in it.  Plus, it doesn't mock me and make me feel like a lazy mom the way this magazine used to.

And now I've found out that they have a website as well!!!!!!  EEEEEEEEEEEHHHH!

I'm in heaven!!!

Be sure and check it out if you haven't yet.  You'll just love it, love it I tell you!

LM1

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