Monday, April 25, 2011
Well ... Start the hinting because you know he's not thinking about Mother's Day yet!
You may be a mom now, but you're still a woman, and it's already up to you to run the house, the kids, the taxi, the cleaners and so on and so forth - why not take the fate of your Mother's Day into your own hands, too? You know he (or she depending on your lifestyle) doesn't have a clue about what you want or what you want to do for Mother's Day, so you'll need to work on him (or her) a little. Get the hinting started, heck - draw him (or her) a picture if you have to! Mother's Day isn't just about getting a gift, it's the celebration of your family and you - and it's your family's chance to show how much they appreciate everything you do. If you don't already have a tradition for the day - start one. I, myself, take half the day off and my kids do something cute for me, and then I spend half the day with them doing something fun. After all - they are the reason that Mother's Day is celebrated in my house at all! LOL
So start planning a day for you and your family. Plan a family outing, or tell your partner to plan one for you (and don't forget the hints about your gift!). I know my boys won't buy a gift, after all they are just kids, but they make me the cutest little cards, beaded necklaces, pictures - those are my favorites. Even though my ex-husband and I aren't together, we still include him because he is the father of my children and like I said, in my house Mother's Day is a family event :-)
Not sure what you want for Mother's Day or have no idea what to do for Mother's Day? Try some of these specials - spark some ideas for picnic places, gifts and more. And don't forget to enjoy your Mother's Day no matter what. Happy Mother's Day from Tamra!!
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So start planning a day for you and your family. Plan a family outing, or tell your partner to plan one for you (and don't forget the hints about your gift!). I know my boys won't buy a gift, after all they are just kids, but they make me the cutest little cards, beaded necklaces, pictures - those are my favorites. Even though my ex-husband and I aren't together, we still include him because he is the father of my children and like I said, in my house Mother's Day is a family event :-)
Not sure what you want for Mother's Day or have no idea what to do for Mother's Day? Try some of these specials - spark some ideas for picnic places, gifts and more. And don't forget to enjoy your Mother's Day no matter what. Happy Mother's Day from Tamra!!
SnapTotes make wonderful gifts for mom! Personalized photo totes, purses, handbags and wallets - there's no way she'd be disappointed in a gift like that!
Snap Totes
Incredible Savings on the Entire Katarina Collection PLUS Free 2nd Day Shipping April 15th-May 8th
Katrina.com - Sale Ends May 8th, 2011
Exclusive Daily Deals for Moms and their families! Save 50% - 90% on your favorite products and services.
Plum District
Custom gift cards with you in mind. Gift cards for some of your favorite retailers all at discount!
GiftCards.com
20% off any purchase at CandleBay.com using code CB2020.
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FREE SHIPPING on Miche Bags for Mother's Day!
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MomAgenda keeps moms organized in style!
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Play Latte Land - the new moms-only game at CafeMom!
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FREE Blue Island Necklace and Bracelet with purchase at Yves Rocher - double the gift for Mother's Day!
Yves Rocher Free Gift With Purchase
MamaPedia SWEET Deals Near you - 50% Off Family Fun Near You!
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Mom's always love flowers! Save 10% at USAFlorist.com on an arrangement she'll love for Mother's Day!
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Friday, April 8, 2011
The easiest Pot Roast Ever and my kids just LOVE it!
Sometimes it's hard for busy moms to whip up a really good dinner for their family, whether they work outside the home, are stay at home moms or work at home moms. I have come to rely on my crock-pots like you wouldn't believe!
I have a Pot Roast recipe that is for the crock pot and the first time I made it, my kids ate every single bite. They are picky sometimes and when I make a traditional roast with the potatoes, carrots, onions and all that they do not like it. Give it a try! I use my large crock pot for the roast, then my smaller crock pot for my veggies and then I do cheat and use instant mashed potatoes but you can pre-make your potatoes and put them in a crock-pot, too.
So anyway - here's what you'll need:
1 2-3 pound rump roast (or the roast of your choice)
1/2 cup of flour
2 cans of Beefy Mushroom soup (I only use Campbell's brand)
Coat your roast with the flour and then put the roast into your crock-pot.. Pour the Beefy Mushroom soup over your roast and then fill one of the cans almost to the top with water and pour that on the roast. Put the lid on and cook on low for about 6 hours or cook on high for about 4. Myself, I usually start the roast out on high about noon and then about 3pm I turn it down to low and we eat about 6pm. My kids usually want corn and mashed potatoes with it.
This roast is enough to serve my family of 6 with left overs for hot beef sandwiches for another meal.
I have a Pot Roast recipe that is for the crock pot and the first time I made it, my kids ate every single bite. They are picky sometimes and when I make a traditional roast with the potatoes, carrots, onions and all that they do not like it. Give it a try! I use my large crock pot for the roast, then my smaller crock pot for my veggies and then I do cheat and use instant mashed potatoes but you can pre-make your potatoes and put them in a crock-pot, too.
So anyway - here's what you'll need:
1 2-3 pound rump roast (or the roast of your choice)
1/2 cup of flour
2 cans of Beefy Mushroom soup (I only use Campbell's brand)
Coat your roast with the flour and then put the roast into your crock-pot.. Pour the Beefy Mushroom soup over your roast and then fill one of the cans almost to the top with water and pour that on the roast. Put the lid on and cook on low for about 6 hours or cook on high for about 4. Myself, I usually start the roast out on high about noon and then about 3pm I turn it down to low and we eat about 6pm. My kids usually want corn and mashed potatoes with it.
This roast is enough to serve my family of 6 with left overs for hot beef sandwiches for another meal.
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