Yesterday, I loaded up the car with the kiddos and headed to see The Muppets. This is the first Muppet movie since Disney took over ownership and it was a true crowd pleaser. I brought 2, 11 year olds, a 13 year old and a 15 year old. Now the kids look at the Muppets …
The National World War II Museum is pleased to announce the theme for its 2011 Student Essay Contest: Why should we remember Pearl Harbor? The contest has two entry divisions: Middle School (grades 5–8) and High School (grades 9–12). Winners receive a cash prize and recognition on the Museum website. As in years past, the …
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“If you want a non-commercial, family oriented, reasonably priced, everything you need in one location getaway, The Beach Club at Gulf Shores, Alabama is for you.” ~Greta Perry~ After 4 years of living in the Greater New Orleans area, it was time to try out the Gulf Shores instead of our usual Florida vacation. A …
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Not a fan of Rosie O’Donnell’s politics, however we share something very special in common. Last night I watched “America,” a Lifetime movie produced by Rosie that tackled the issue of teens in the foster care system in America. Rosie has adopted from the Foster Care system just like we did. Our own Princess Whinalot …
I received this e-mail today from my friend, Michelle Boudreaux. She gave me permission to share. Hey Everyone, Attached is a flyer for an event that some local high school kids have put together to benefit Mary-Payton Vigil. A group of girls decided that they did not want a sweet sixteen party this year, one …
Whoever introduced science fair projects to children before they enter high school – probably never had children!!! Kind of like those people who gave me dirty looks at Disney World for having my kids on a leash (oh I would never do that to my kid you evil parent – just you wait until you …
HALLOWEEN CANDY RECALLED- verified on snopes) There is a new warning put out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency…. Sherwood brand Pirate’s Gold Milk Chocolate coins are being recalled due to the fact that they contain Melamine, the ingredient in milk Product that has caused many infant deaths in China. These candies are sold at …
Having somehow avoided seeing High School Musical 1 and 2, is a feat that I considered a good Mommy accomplishment. My daughter saw them with friends and I breathed a sigh of relief (parents take turn seeing painful movies- unwritten rule) that I was off the hook for them. I knew my luck had run …
I won’t even get into how disgusting water parks are! Feet, pee – just better to not think about it!!! Also, if anyone needs to conduct a random population study of all walks of life from the US – water parks have it! Today, I survived Blue Bayou water park and the connecting amusement park …
Yes, I’m talking about summertime and kids arguing – oh joy! And for those idiots, like myself, who stay home with the rugmonsters and always have a house full of kids, extra joy! Oh ya, I also have one of the few pools on the block – so my kids are very popular in the …
Click HERE to donate towards Mary Payton’s treatment and research towards her rare disease!!!! Click HERE to volunteer with the October 3rd benefit called “Miracles Can Happen.” My neighbors, Michelle & Boudreaux, have taken up a cause that I think we should all jump aboard and help with. They have created a 501(c)(3) to help …
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Sing this to the Go-Go’s song “Vacation.” This morning, my friend e-mailed me about the new term “stacation” (stay at home vacation) and I thought I’d share it with you. Because, let’s face it, unless your money tree is blooming on steroids, you can’t afford to go too far from home this Summer. You know …
It can’t be – no really – this has to be a joke. Wednesday CAN NOT possibly be the last day of school this year! Bad enough that I had to suffer sit through every freaking right of passage, award ceremony and class party for the past 2 weeks – now for the grand finale …
* 6 1/2 days of school left – YIKES!!! * Captain Papillion will be a guest on my radio show this week. Please let the kids listen (now to tell my kids they can’t go to the studio)!!! Saturday on AM 690 WIST from 3:00-4:00. The second half of the show, I will have Stephanie …
You’ve thought about it, you feel bad for all kids that are in the system – well…whatareyougonnadoaboutit? We proudly fostered and adopted Princess Whinalot and it is the best thing we ever did. So many children in the US and especially in Louisiana need you to step up to the plate! Gay, straight, married, single, …