Kelly Wilson's Blog, page 82
September 20, 2013
I’ve Seen Oldest’s Future…
I’ve Seen Oldest’s Future…and I’m Scared. Now 11 and in middle school, Oldest is joking about how he will be the “Crazy-Cat-Lady-But-A-Man-Version” once he gets his own apartment. When I saw this photo, I saw Oldests’s Future. Cats are no substitute for a shirt, dude. ~Kelly
6 Holiday Traditions That Bond Your Blended Family
It can be difficult to create new traditions in a blended family, especially ones for the holidays. It’s worth it, though—not only does it add to the joy of the season, it’ll help you all bond. Here are our six favorite ways to establish a holiday tradition in a newly blended family: Volunteer in a […]
September 19, 2013
Bathroom Renovation Downside
Can there be a downside to bathroom renovation? You mean aside from the three months of total chaos in our bedroom, in which I still think that my deodorant is located on Husband’s dresser or on the floor in front of our closet? The easily $4,000 the bathroom renovation cost to complete? The having to […]
September 18, 2013
Free Krispy Kreme Donuts for Pirates TOMORROW
Want one or more free Krispy Kreme donuts? You can grab yours tomorrow – 9/19 – if you talk or dress like a pirate!To claim yer bounty on September 19, ye must: • Come in to a participating Krispy Kreme shop and Talk like a pirate for one FREE Original Glazed doughnut. • Come in […]
September 17, 2013
Dear Third Grade Teacher – Shenanigans
It’s the second week of school, and we have appropriately received two phone calls already from Youngest’s teacher. His behavior has transitioned into more of a subtle, tear-filled variety. He can really turn on the tears when he suspects that it will get him attention – apparently, it has in the classroom. The latest phone […]
September 13, 2013
Breaking Bad and Jimmy Fallon
Breaking Bad is an amazing show, and I’m going to say – possibly the Best Show in the History of Earth. Husband and I spent the summer binge watching once the kids were in bed each night to catch up with the most current season. During last week’s episode, I was on the edge of […]
September 12, 2013
OfficeMax $10 off $40 Purchase
I see this deal and think “PAPER.” I am a writer, though, trying to kill as few trees as possible… Even still, this is a good coupon for office supplies, and it doesn’t expire until 10/12/13 – use this OfficeMax coupon to get $10 off a purchase of $40 or more. Coupon valid on regular, […]
September 11, 2013
Kids Eat Free at Sweet Tomatoes
So I received this little gem in my email inbox last week: SWEET! One free kids meal with every full-price adult meal purchased at Sweet Tomatoes. No coupon required! Kids 12 and under qualify. Since Oldest looks 14 but is only 11, I may require that he brings his student ID card and birth certificate. […]
Play Safely With Kid’s Corner on the Nokia Lumia 920
I recently received a fun package in the mail from a contact at AT&T who asked me if I would be interested in using and reviewing a smartphone for mobile safety with kids. Um…YEAH! I don’t have a smartphone currently, which is admittedly ridiculous as I work in technology. I have one of those slide-out […]
September 10, 2013
Got Tomatoes? Easiest Sauce in the History of Earth
It doesn’t matter how carefully we plan or sketch or discuss or plant, we end up with a tomato jungle in our garden and a buttload of tomatoes. Pictured here is a sink FULL of tomatoes – this is the SECOND week in a row of this harvest. I CANNOT let this bounty go to […]
