Kelly Wilson's Blog, page 80
October 10, 2013
Helping Your Child Cope With The Stresses And Dangers Of College Life
Sending a child to college is one of the scariest things a parent can do. Your “little one” is ready to venture out into the world on his own. As he takes his first big step into the great unknown, you know many of the challenges that lie ahead. You’ve been there, but how can […]
October 9, 2013
A Moment of Clarity With The ButtMunch
I don’t remember the exact moment it happened, that Oldest became The ButtMunch. One moment, he was sweet, compliant Oldest who loves cats. The next, he was smack-talking, teenagery-toned, eye-rolling The ButtMunch…who loves cats. A Long Summer I taught elementary school angel-children for several years, and only once made the mistake of reading “The Long […]
Free Greeting Card from Treat
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October 8, 2013
Sure, I Could Use the Garbage Can
But why would I? My kids don’t. So I’m re-instituting a program I used with Husband before the children were born called “Garbage in Your Bed.” You want to leave garbage on the table, on the floor, on the counter, on the couch? You want to eat food and leave EMPTY boxes and packages in […]
6 Ways to Green Up Your Black Friday
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October 7, 2013
Einstein Brothers Bagels – Buy One Get One? Yes.
When I was training for Portland to Coast, where we met up was approximately a mile from an Einstein Brothers Bagel. Those who know (and, consequently, love) me know that I take to bread like a sleep-deprived mother of a newborn takes to a goose-down pillow and an hour to herself. I am neither afraid […]
October 5, 2013
Big Lots 20% Off Coupon for 10/6 (TOMORROW)
Yep, use this Big Lots coupon on 10/6 – TOMORROW – to save 20% on your entire purchase. One coupon per guest. Coupon discount does not apply to previous transactions, previously initiated price holds, non-purchases such as rentals, deposits and charitable donations, purchases of milk, dairy products, eggs or alcohol and purchases of gift cards, […]
October 4, 2013
Regal Popcorn for $3 Off
There are some good movies out there, I might have to go and see one of them. I will, however, be getting $3 off my popcorn! Like Regal to enter your mobile number to receive coupon good for $3 off any popcorn. Just flash your mobile coupon at concession stand at time of paying. One […]
October 2, 2013
A Guide To Back Garden Camping
“What?! What do you mean, camping in the backyard?” You might ask. Yeah, this is Oregon, folks. The last two of Oldest’s soccer games I sat through were in torrential downpours. We can do this. Plus, whenever we camp – even in the middle of summer – it’s COLD. So enjoy these ideas on camping […]
September 30, 2013
Definition of Irony ala Shari’s Restaurant
Just a little bit from a stand-up routine I may be working on: Seriously, they have something called a “Pie Shake.” Like it wasn’t enough to have a piece of pie or a drink composed ENTIRELY of ice cream or even pie ala mode. No. Instead, someone put a bunch of ice cream AND a […]
