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The One Bored Mommy Blogspot...

Please come check out the One Bored Mommy Blogspot! http://oneboredmommy.blogspot.comNot only are there amazing product reviews, but this SAHM of 4 (originally from Bakersfield) also offers ...
Posted by oneboredmommy - Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 11:59 PM -- 0 comments

Dreading dinnertime fights

Last night there was nothing new at our house. Everything went as it always does, including the nightly fight to get my almost 6-year-old son to eat dinner that isn't pizza.I am SO tired of this fig...
Posted by JamieButow - Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 6:22 PM -- 0 comments

Don't want to get sick?

These kids share an important message about the best way to keep from getting sick. Go on,  watch (they’re adorable and had their lines down perfect) and learn. Best yet, follow their advi...
Posted by motherofconfusion - Friday, February 26, 2010 at 6:29 PM -- 1 comment

What's so great about happy?

Happy. What is up with this one emotion that is valued above and beyond all others? And when did we get suckered into using it as a benchmark of success in our lives? Even more boggling, nowadays, mo...
Posted by motherofconfusion - Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:57 PM -- 1 comment

Two cents from a former fat kid

Michelle Obama has been taking a lot of heat online the past day or two. Not for her dress selection this time. (BTW - Really people? Because that's what's important, right? *rolling my eyes*) No, th...
Posted by JamieButow - Friday, February 5, 2010 at 8:21 PM -- 2 comments

Teaching kids phone numbers

So if you haven't gathered, we just moved to Bakersfield last month.Today my 5-year-old got his report card from his new school, and I'm proud to say he did a darn fine job!(I'm slightly concerned he ...
Posted by JamieButow - Monday, January 25, 2010 at 11:13 PM -- 0 comments

Optimal Hospice Offers Free Grief S...

 Optimal Hospice CareBakersfield Grief Support GroupsAll groups are free of charge and open to the community Tuesday Group10:00 am—11:30 amFirst United Methodist Church4600 Stockdale H...
Posted by debbie_mere - Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:03 PM -- 0 comments

Optimal Hospice Kid's Connecti...

Has your family experienced a loss?  Loss impacts the entire family system.  Children learn about grief through observing, listening, and talking.  Optimal Hospice Care offers free...
Posted by debbie_mere - Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 10:56 PM -- 0 comments

Tales from the boob: Breastfeeding ...

  Nursing is natural. At least that was my silent mantra as I pulled up my shirt, unsnapped my bra cup and pulled Bella to me in the family room the first time. After a few attempts sh...
Posted by motherofconfusion - Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 1:11 PM -- 0 comments

Teens are still teens

Most weekends our house is full -- two adults, two teens, two little kids, and three dogs. This weekend we added two more teens. Just for kicks.It was a holiday weekend and we wanted to take the kids ...
Posted by JamieButow - Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 12:04 AM -- 0 comments
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