tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63410250090262249762024-03-12T16:58:35.043-07:00MOVED TO http://dinoheromommy.com/wife to a big kid, mom to an only son, chef of fabulous dinners,
reader of gory crime dramasEnthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-24352355743445724482012-08-26T09:32:00.002-07:002014-01-15T04:54:33.333-08:00moved my blog<div style="text-align: center;">
in case you are following me wondered why I haven't posted lately, it's because </div>
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I have moved to word press. <a href="http://dinoheromommy.wordpress.com/">http://www.dinoheromommy.com/</a></div>
Enthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-45935924338496008792012-08-22T20:11:00.003-07:002012-08-22T20:11:49.011-07:00MOVED TO WORDPRESSI have moved my blog over to WordPress for a number of reasons. The main one being intense debate did not seem to work on my blog. <br /><br />You can find me here <a href="http://dinoheromommy.wordpress.com/">http://dinoheromommy.wordpress.com/</a> come check it out, follow me and I will follow back, unless I already am following you. <br />
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I tried to get blogger to forward viewers to WordPress, but I am having a hard time with that. Any suggestions?<br />
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Let me know what you think of my new (still the same <a href="http://dinoheromommy.wordpress.com/">DINO MOMMY</a>) blog. Enthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-38013574066493498432012-08-22T05:24:00.002-07:002012-08-22T06:38:52.725-07:00Liebster Award I had to delete and repost, comment luv was not showing again...So, now onto the post. I was nominated for the Liebster Award<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Liebster Blog Award is given to
bloggers by bloggers. It is a way to acknowledge each other and say
“you’re doing a great job”. It is for blogs with 200 or less followers,
so it’s also a great way to spread the word about smaller blogs and get
them more readers and followers! When you receive the award, you post 11
random facts about yourself and answer 11 questions from the person(s)
who nominated you. You pass the Award onto 11 other blogs (make sure you
tell them you nominated them!) and ask them 11 questions. You’re not
allowed to nominate the blog(s) who nominated you! (To get the button,
right click the picture on my page and save the picture to your
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Thank you so much to Melissa at <a href="http://www.adventureswithcaptaindestructo.com/">Adventures with Construction Destructo</a> for nominating me for this award! I really appreciate it.<br />
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1) I have a younger sister</span><br />
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2) I can handle reading gore but can't watch it</span><br />
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3) I can handle reading gory crime dramas, but can't read about ghosts</span><br />
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4) I love cooked peppers in food, but can't stand them raw. </span><br />
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5) I originally wanted to be a Spanish teacher, but they didn't offer it as a college major anymore</span><br />
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7) I used to regularly camp with hubby, but afraid to take Dinosaur just yet</span><br />
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8) Hubby and I lived a few blocks away from each other, but didn't meet till college</span><br />
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9) I curse way too much, it's a bad habit</span><br />
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10) I often sleep on the couch, because hubby snores too loud</span><br />
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11) Our french bulldog, Balboa was our first baby and still kind of is</span><br />
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I am nominating these wonderful blogs for this award:<br />
1) Susan at <a href="http://thishappymom.com/">This Happy Mom</a><br />
2) Emily at <a href="http://www.thebusymomsdiet.com/" target="">The Busy Mom's Diet</a><br />
3) <a href="http://www.amothersfirst.com/" target="">A Mother's First</a><br />
4) CMcKane at <a href="http://annuarychit.com/" target="">Annuary Chit</a><br />
5) Hannah at <a href="http://hannahsays.co.uk/" target="">Hannah Says</a><br />
6) Audrey at <a href="http://www.theideagirlblog.com/">The Idea Girl</a><br />
7) Desirae at <a href="http://blog.desiraer.com/" target="">The Not So Ugly Ducklings</a><br />
8) Michelle at <a href="http://michellemossey.blogspot.com/">Michelle Mossey</a><br />
9) Miranda at <a href="http://www.wordsnwhimsy.com/" target="">Words and Whimsey</a><br />
10) T<a href="http://tragicsandwich.com/">ragic Sandwich</a><br />
11) Kate at <a href="http://surroundedbypenises.blogspot.com/">Help I'm Surrounded by P*nises</a><br />
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<u><b>Questions I Was Asked:</b></u><br />
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<li>What is your favorite food? Oh, that is hard, since I am allergic to
dairy I am very picky. It has to be good pulled pork or my pasta and
sauce. </li>
<li>What is your dream job? I'd love to just have a job, but my dream job would be at home blog designer/updater.</li>
<li>What did you want to be when you were a little kid? at teacher and a mom</li>
<li>What was your favorite book as a kid? Where the Wild Things Are and the Judy Bloom books. </li>
<li>What is your favorite color? brown, my wardrobe is all based on brown. </li>
<li>What season is your favorite? fall, I love the colors, smells and weather</li>
<li>What is your favorite holiday? hmm, Thanksgiving and Christmas eve, all because of the food. </li>
<li>If you could have one day to do anything, what would it be? spend a day at a spa getting massages </li>
<li>Which chore would you rather do, dust, grocery shop, or laundry? now that we have a washer and dryer in the house, LAUNDRY</li>
<li> How many kids did you think you would have as a child? five, three boys and two girls</li>
<li>What do you look forward to most about fall? used to be going back
to school, now its the cooler weather, apple and pumpkin picking</li>
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1) What would you do first if you won a million dollars?<br />
2) What is your favorite room in your home?<br />
3) What did you want to be when you were a little kid?<br />
4) What is your favorite book to read to your child(ren)<br />
5) What is your favorite color?<br />
6) Which kid's show do you wish was cancelled? <br />
7) What is your favorite holiday?<br />
8) What is the most expensive gift you have given someone? <br />
9) Are you a good dancer?<br />
10) How many kids did you think you would have as a child? </div>
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11) What do you look forward to most about fall?<br />
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Enthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-21937100112690458292012-08-21T03:38:00.001-07:002012-08-21T03:38:04.444-07:00Squash Disappointment<br />
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I really like to make my own chicken strips and nuggets. While buying pre-made is easier, I know what is really in my nuggets. It's really not that hard to make. I made these chicken strips the same way I made my <a href="http://dinoheromommy.blogspot.com/2012/07/pork-nuggets-and-carrots.html" style="color: #bf9000;">pork nuggets</a>, only I placed them in the oven for a few extra minutes since </div>
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Then I decided to try and make breaded squash. I coated them in egg and breaded them, but was in a rush as both hubby and Dinosaur were rushing me with pains of hunger. I didn't coat them evenly, as you can see. </div>
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Even though the squash did NOT turn out how I wanted. How did I want them to look? I wanted them completely coated and to look like round chicken nuggets so Dinosaur would eat them. That didn't work out and he refused to even have them on his plate. He DID eat every bit of chicken and asked for more. </div>
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Despite the way the squash turned out, hubby LOVED everything. He cleaned his plate and asked for more. Now, that makes a wife feel good, but I must plan ahead and take more time to coat my squash so son will eat a few of them. Hmmmm, maybe I can cook broccoli the same way. </div>
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<b>Daily</b>: <br />
run washing machine if full, put away dried clothes, clean up disaster areas from Hurricane Dinosaur</div>
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<b>Tuesday</b>: <br />
clean bathroom </div>
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<b>21st</b><br />
organize/catch-up day (from yesterday-vacuum inside sofa)</div>
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Enthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-39027504319816453352012-08-20T04:17:00.001-07:002012-08-20T04:17:46.709-07:00Maybe TOO much conditionerAfter a trip to Rite Aide, I got these bags for a great price. They are normally are $4.19 each, but they were on sale 2 for $5.00. Then I had two coupons, they were a dollar off two Ziploc bags. But Rite Aide coupon policy allows you to use both coupons and that is what I did. So I got them for $1.50 each plus tax. HOW GREAT IS THAT????<br />
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After a trip to WALGREENS I got<br />
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three conditioners and one shampoo for $15 and had a $3 coupon (<i>regular price $4.49 each</i>)<br />
two Aussie gels for $6 and had a $3 a coupon (<i>regular price $4.79 each</i>)<br />
two Arizona iced teas for $5 and had a $1.00 coupon (<i>regular price $2.99 each</i>)<br />
Wonder white bread $2.99 had an amazing $1.00 coupon on bread<br />
Could have paid: $36.51<br />
ACTUALLY PAID: $21.94<br />
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THEN... I used a $5 and a $1 Register Reward to get<br />
Desitin and eggs for only .48 cents<br />
Could have paid: $4.79<br />
ACTUALLY PAID: $0.48<br />
Isn't that flipping cool?<br />
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Total Savings: $25.76<br />
Did I do good? What do you think?<br />
I don't go crazy like those ladies on TLC, but I won't have to buy conditioner,<br />
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run washing machine if full, put away dried clothes, clean up disaster areas from Hurricane Dinosaur</div>
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change sheets and towels</div>
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Enthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-70863841544904252472012-08-19T04:30:00.000-07:002012-08-19T04:30:01.027-07:00Dressing Joey<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh I loved <a href="http://www.melissaanddoug.com/">Melissa and Doug</a> board puzzles when my son was younger. He outgrew them now, but is still struggling with regular puzzles, but I keep trying. </div>
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Then I found this great Melissa and Doug activity that is perfect for him.</div>
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On the back it shows you all the different outfits you can put on Joey. (pirate, construction worker, knight, super hero, fireman, and police man.) Then it lists other activities you can play with the magnetic pieces. </div>
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I was a SUPER good boy yesterday. We all went out to eat at <a href="http://www.chucksdanbury.com/" style="color: #38761d;">Chuck's Steakhouse</a> in Danbury, CT. I love that I can look at the fishes swimming around and see pictures of boats in the water. Did mommy get a pic of any of that? NOPE, because SHE is the one who doesn't listen. I was super good at the table. I played nicely with my cars and pretended to pour sugar, salt, and pepper on them. Why? Well, because they love when I do that.<br />
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We ordered great food, but did mommy get a picture of any of that? NOPE, she said she did but her phone was being silly. I think she is just old and doesn't know what she is doing. I think if she put her phone in my apple juice it would have worked better.<br />
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I think me being a good boy makes up for me calling mommy mean, telling her I'm mad, and saying I would throw her in the garbage for not giving me a lollipop. Hey, I'm only three and allowed to get super angry. Besides with my awesome smile, I can get away with a lot.<br />
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Here, even when I am messy from a<span style="color: #38761d;"> </span><a href="http://www.sodeliciousdairyfree.com/products/soy-milk-ice-creams/organic-creamy-fudge-minis" style="color: #38761d;">SO Delicious mini fudge bar</a>, I am still quite handsome. <br />
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Thank you so much for coming so fast to our aid. I can't believe we got into this situation (read below) and would have been waiting for god knows how long for Geico. So when you came and jump started our car, and then refused to take a tip you became an angel in my book. Thank you so much. I truly hope karma returns you good blessing in the near future. </div>
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I understand you are popular doctor, but scheduling appointments every ten minutes is ridiculous. You have five patients waiting while you have only two rooms available AND you always run late. How about you schedule them twenty minutes apart, might make it easier on the ONE nurse you have in the office. </div>
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We had fun at Beardsley Zoo with my parents. If you live in CT area, <a href="http://www.beardsleyzoo.org/">Beardsley Zoo</a> is an awesome place to take your family. It's big enough to spend most of the day, they have an indoor carousel that you can eat your lunch in and a large picnic area. Even though Dinosaur got a fever once again while at the zoo, he still had a great time. The last time we were at the zoo he was two, now at three he is experiencing as a big boy. He led the way and told us which exhibits we had to see. </div>
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So tired of people telling me about allergies and dairy.<br />
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Dinosaur was born at 35 weeks at 4lbs 6oz, due to <span id="taw"><span class="spellorig">preeclamapisa</span></span>, which should have been diagnosed
by my FORMER doctor. He was in the NICU for 12 days due to lack of ability to
suck. During that time I had numerous people say I was suffering from post-partum
depression, which was frustrating and annoying. Everyone WHO HAD NEVER HAD A
BABY OR NEVER HAD A BABY IN THE NICU WHILE THEY WERE STUCK IN THE MATERNITY
WARD all had comments to make about how it would be okay or how I was feeling.
Yes, I was depressed, any mom would be if you had to be let into a locked room
to see your newborn son and go home without him. It was NOT what I expected at
all. I was mourning for the loss of birth I expected. But, I also loved my son and held, kissed, fed, rocked, and talked to him every chance. <br />
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I cried a lot and everyone, but my mother was the only one who understood
that I was just sad about the situation, NOT suffering from PPD. Everyone,
except my mother, kept giving me advice and told me stories which only pissed
me off more. <br />
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He couldn’t breast feed and I had numerous infections in a two-month span,
so I decided to do formula and I am very happy with my decision, but that is a
story for another day. He spent so much time at doctor’s appointments and was
put on inhalers for asthma, since my father-in-law and SIL's oldest son
have asthma issues. I kept asking if he was allergic to dairy, but doctors and
everyone else said NO. <br />
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He was then put on a very special and expensive formula with no soy or
dairy, and he was a little better, but still sick all the time. Then he started
drinking milk, because I was bombarded that milk was what he needed and he
would be fine. Well, his "outside allergies" got worse and was going
to be put on a higher dose of singular. His colds were horrific, when he
got sick he would be sick for up to two weeks and I would have to sleep with
him for about three nights, because he coughed ALL NIGHT.<br />
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Thankfully I went to a chiropractor recommended to me and after casually
talking about son's allergies he suggested I take son off all dairy for five
days. Now, I have IBS and can't have any dairy myself, but was pissed that I
should have listened to myself. So I immediately took him off all dairy, which
was hard to do at first, and gave him almond and rice milk to drink and
substituted soy cheese for regular cheese. Well, needless to say after only
three days, all his allergies disappeared. He did NOT need any singular, and I
have not used the inhaler for asthma since I took him off dairy over a year ago.<br />
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Of course some people can't handle that and every time they see me have comments
to make. They insist that I get him tested for allergies to prove that I
am wrong. They insist that Dinosaur will grow out of it. They insist that
because FIL has allergies, Dinosaur does too. Well, could it be that FIL should
eliminate dairy and maybe half of his allergies would go away.<br />
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I am NOT forcing anyone else to go dairy free, I am not forcing my beliefs
that cow's milk really isn't healthy for anyone and should only be fed to cows.
I feel..."LIVE AND LET LIVE", so why do other people feel the need to
get me to live how they want? Is my son's lack of reactions to outside
allergies not enough evidence? Is my son's ability to now sleep through the
night with a cold not enough evidence? Is my son's lack of need for medicine
not enough evidence?<br />
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Or how about, it's not your flipping business what I choose to feed my son.
It don't care if you have three, ten, or one kid, you are NOT my child's
parent. You do not get to tell me how to raise my son.<br />
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I have never been good around know-it-all people and would always speak my
mind. Now, I am just getting nasty and braver. Perhaps I should print out all
the evidence that dairy causes allergies just hand it to him and other annoying
people and tell them to get their facts straight before they decide to talk
about what they know nothing about.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;">Anyway, I knew there was something wrong with
my pregnancy, but everyone kept telling me after six years of trying to get
pregnant I should stop complaining and enjoy it. I WAS RIGHT, I had
preeclampsia </span></b><br />
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his nose into his throat and his failure to suck was going to result in speech
issues and I WAS RIGHT! Dinosaur had speech services for a year. </span></b><span style="color: #38761d;"></span><br />
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disappeared, he was in fact allergic to dairy, and he has been better ever
since, I WAS RIGHT.</span></b><br />
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On our trip to Cooperstown was an adventure, yeah an adventure, I'll go with that. Hubby played on Double Day Field and we went with him and it was exactly what I expected it to be, a disaster. While we went with Hubby's sister and her husband and their three kids and nephew, it was NOT the place for my Dinosaur. </div>
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I tried to keep him running from store walls to me at the sidewalk each time someone went into a store, which was not an easy task. He kept tyring to run in the street and continually bumped into people during his fits. All he wanted was to go back to Sesame Place, I felt so bad for him. </div>
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Dinosaur got a fever and sniffles Saturday night, so of course I got almost no sleep. I had to run off by myself Sunday morning to CVS to get son medicine. His temperature was temporarily lowered, but kept rising back up. Hubby didn't get to go to the museum, but he as been there three times before so it's really no loss. </div>
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We had originally wanted to go without Dinosaur on Sunday night, so Hubby could shower after the game and relax. But BIL talked Hubby into going with Dinosaur Saturday into Sunday. If an opportunity like this pops up again, I am going WITHOUT Dinosaur, I need a freaking break and time to myself AND time alone with Hubby. </div>
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Should I feel sad that my son has chosen Trader Joe's hummus/guacamole and chips over MY HOMEMADE meatballs? Should I feel like I have failed as a mom. NOPE. As much as I love to cook for my family and want them to eat healthy foods, I am glad he is just eating. And, I rather him eat the guacamole and hummus instead of candy, potato chips, and cookies. <br />
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There are a number of products Dinosaur and I one hundred percent love, they are listed on our sidebar. My newest love is for <a href="http://www.all-laundry.com/oxi-active/">All oxi-Active</a>. I had coupons and there was a big sale at <a href="http://walgreens.shoplocal.com/walgreens/default.aspx?action=entryflash&">Walgreens</a>, the best part...I got $3 back to put towards diapers.</div>
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My clothes smells beyond amazing, I am particular to smells after I had Dinosaur, but the way All leaves my clothes smelling is perfection. I actually sat down and smelled my clothes for ten minutes. Sure I got weird looks from hubby and son said it smelled like poop. But, I still love smelling my clothes. Now, besides the clothes, the stains are zapped away. GONE. BYE BYE. A white dish rag that I used to clean hubby's coffee spill was returned to its original, pre-stain appearance. Isn't that amazing.<br />
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Why do adults only get to have fun when they eat? I wanted the special, magic fork and my mom said no. I sulked in the corner near my bedroom for a few minutes, then asked for gummies. She instantly gave me the fork. I think I may have found a new trick. Ask for two things and maybe she'll give me one of them. Anyway I got my special, magic fork. </div>
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I understand you have someplace to go and think that the road belongs to you. I understand you might be late to work or need to get the best parking space. I understand that you need to beat everyone in life to prove you are number one. I understand, I do. I have places to go, but I NEED to get there. I need to make it home to my son and husband. I need to transport my son safely. If you can't handle that other cars might be on teh road, perhaps you shouldn't be driving. I will not speed just so you can go faster. I will not pull over so you can pass me, I don't trust that you will not hurt us or press on your breaks once you get in front of me. You will simply have to wait till I turn, my concern is not yours, it is my life and my son's life. And on that note, please hang up the phone and pay attention to the road.<br />
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Dear Dinosaur,<br />
Please know that I love you with every fiber of my being,. That being said, you most certainly can not have ice pops, lollipops, or almond ice cream in the morning for breakfast. I love you that is why I am saying no. I want you to be healthy and eating a well balanced breakfast is better for you than sugar. No matter how many times you ask, the answer will still be no. No matter how hard you cry and kick the floor, the answer is still no. <br />
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I wanted to share some more pics of my small apartment how I set it up and organize the small space.<br />
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This is our tiny kitchen, it looks bigger in the picture for some reason.<br />
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Saw this post on how to organize your home on a low budget<br />
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Using storage for all of Dinosaur's art and sticker supplies was a space and life saver. We keep it on the back of his bedroom door. I also use the
idea in our closet. Both hubby and I share a closet, on the back of each door, we have a shoe orgaznier. In it we keep our undergarments and socks. It saves so much space and makes it easier to spot what you want to wear. I WON'T be showing you a pic of my unmetionavbles, sorry. <br />
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That's what I have been hearing lately while Dinosaur plays. My first reaction is one of heartbreak, how could he want me to go away? Then I remind him that he does not talk to mommy that way. He can ask mommy nicely to let him play alone. </div>
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Sometimes he plays with his cars on the table, occasionally standing up to discipline them for not behaving or sharing. Other times he makes them take time outs (<i>obviously replaying what he hears often at home and day care</i>)</div>
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Other times he wants me to sit with him in his room and watch him play. I am not allowed to touch any of his toys, I might mess up his game.</div>
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How he can understand what is going on in this mess is a wonder to me. </div>
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Other times he rather "help" daddy outside in the garage making sure his umpire equipment still fits</div>
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Most of the time he is hard at working doing something naughty, like drawing on the rug with chalk. The worst part, he tells me to come in his room and see what he did, all proud of his destruction. I really hope he uses this power for good in the future. </div>
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So after seeing the <a href="http://www.thebusymomsdiet.com/tutorial-tuesday-healthy-pizza-pocket-recipe/" style="color: #990000;">Healthy Pizza Pocket tutorial</a> on <a href="http://www.thebusymomsdiet.com/" style="color: #990000;">The Busy Mom's Diet Blog</a><span style="color: #274e13;"> </span>I had to try it. <br />
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Now, if you haven't realized already, I make up my own rules when cooking and try things on the fly. I don't really follow recipes exactly and like to experiment. I find that when I do that my dinners turn out much better.<br />
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For starters, hubby was late and kind of messed me up, I wanted us to do this as a family. So I was doing this in a rush while watching Dinosaur climb on the couch and swiffer pole.<br />
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I didn't use whole wheat dough, I have bad reactions to whole so we used the dreaded white dough, LOL. I didn't have any flour, I thought we did, but we didn't. Without flour, a rolling pin was useless. But that is okay, we can improvise and figure it out. That's the fun part. I want my son, even though he wasn't helping this time, to know that cooking is fun. We are not supposed to be perfect and orderly, messy is good. Cooking should be fun, NOT a chore. <br />
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I used my sauce and homemade meatballs (with zucchini chunks). I have to
sneak veggies in anyway I can. I also used soy cheddar cheese and totally forgot about the eggs. I will post about my meatballs on one of the Tuesday posts in the future.<br />
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I will now be moving <a href="http://www.thebusymomsdiet.com/tutorial-tuesday-healthy-pizza-pocket-recipe/" style="color: #990000;">Healthy Pizza Pockets</a><span style="color: #274e13;"> </span> from my "<a href="http://pinterest.com/karenc1975/recipes-to-try/" style="color: #990000;">Recipes to try</a>" list on Pinterest to "<a href="http://pinterest.com/karenc1975/recipes-i-tried-and-loved/" style="color: #990000;">Recipes I Tried and Loved</a>"<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>On the pan they looked horrific, I was worried they were going to be too thick and doughy. Next time I am going to bake them on the iron cast skillet. </b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>On the plate they looked really good. The soy cheese was spilling out and the dough was red from sauce. </i></b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>That first bite was magical, but the real test was Dinosaur. He totally approved and would not put the pizza pocket down in between bites. </b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>He ate an ENTIRE pizza pocket. He is one messy, but sated dinosaur. </i></b></span></td></tr>
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I also wanted to share my stove with you. It's an electric stove and I spent ten years cooking on a gas one. I have to say electric heats up faster and cooks quicker, so it took some getting used to.<br />
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As I have stated in <a href="http://dinoheromommy.blogspot.com/p/thursday-small-spaces.html">previous posts</a>,
we live in a small apartment and ALL of the appliances are outdated,
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<b>7th</b>: wash bathmats<br />
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I got all these shoes at Sears for Dinosaur for only $36.33 when I brought him to the mall, or as he says I <a href="http://dinoheromommy.blogspot.com/2012/08/dinos-side-of-story.html">tricked him</a>. It's not my best savings, but some stores sell ONE pair of shoes for $45 to $50 and I never understood that. I shop at Sears for shoes, since they seem to be the best price and the variety and quality of shoes are great. </div>
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They keep trying to get me to sign up for their rewards, but I did that before with my phone number and each time I went back I didn't have any points. I got fed up with their incompetence and don't give my phone number. I just wanted the shoes and that's it. </div>
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The two flip flops were originally $5.99 each, but they were on sale for $3.99 each. </div>
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The brown sandals were originally $17.98 on sale for $14.99</div>
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'Here's the receipt to prove how much I paid for the shoes. Did I get any for myself, NOPE. I'm a typical mom and always put my kid first. Though I do NEED to paper myself a bit more. </div>
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<b>Original Price: $52.95</b>
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<b>Sale Price: $36.33</b></div>
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<b>Savings: $16.62</b></div>
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<b>Not my best savings, but damn good if you ask me. </b></div>
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<br />Enthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-58034320079049448222012-08-05T04:30:00.000-07:002012-08-05T04:30:01.785-07:00Chai Tea and Ice Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black;">To me the perfect tea drink is my homemade chai tea. I know what is going into it and it's cheaper than getting it in a store. Please ignore the duct tape in the background. We never know when we will need it, LOL. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Start with sugar in the mug then add one <a href="http://www.liptontea.com/"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Lipton tea bag</span>,</a> no other tea is quite like it. I know they have iced tea bags, but I prefer the taste of hot tea cooled off. </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/">Trader Joe's</a> chocolate almond milk OR you can use their vanilla almond milk as well. </div>
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After tea has brewed in mug, pour tea into tumblr. I pour it in the sink,<br />
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Then enjoy every delicious sip...oh so yummy and refreshing on a summer day. You can have it on the go or enjoy it at home. </div>
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We love this ice cream, not only is it dairy free, but Dinosaur feels like he is eating ice cream he sees other people eat. They are too big though, that is my only complaint. </div>
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Mommy took me to the mall to have fun, so she said. But she really took me there to get shoes. How dare she trick me like that. Well, at least I got to play in the indoor playground and ride the carousel twice.<br />
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Then I got in toruble, can you believe that? While I was in the playground, a baby was crawling around. She wasn't even supposed to be over in the big boy area. Anyway she got in my way and I accidnetly knocked her over. Well, I guess I kind of hip-checked her, but I wanted to play with the wall puzzle, it's only for big kids. So, it's not really my fault. <br />
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Mommy ran over and told me she was upset with me and made me look at the crying baby. I felt bad for her, but mommy embarrassed me. How dare she!<br />
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Mommy wouldn't let me leave till I apologized. The grandma of the baby said it was an accident, but mommy said I had to apologize anyway. She said it's important apologize and own up to our mistakes and it would make me feel better. I'm not going to say I felt better after I apologized, but the little baby blew me a kiss. <br />
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Besides Mommy tricking me she has weird rules about objects in the house. She says I can't play with the cool looking items in the curio cabinet. Why are they there then, if not for me to play with them?<br />
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I also am not allowed to play with the dryer rack. I don't understand that. We have a dryer in the house, so why does she need to hang clothes up? I get mad and throw them down and use them as a play area for my cars. I know you all think I am right, so I won't even ask.<br />
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What really cool things in your house do you say kids can't play with just to be mean? <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">2. </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Which Olympic event would you be best at?</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #38761d;">ummmm...handing out drinks or towels to the athletes. I have NO athletic ability at all. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">3. <i>W</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><i>hat's your stance on the Chick-fil-A subject?</i> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #38761d;">To me Freedom of Speech is just that, Freedom of speech. From what I understand he was just asked his opinion and didn't walk into a store and announce he is against gay marriage. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Personally, I feel you should have the right to be who you are and love who you want. But you also have the right to speak your mind. As long as you don't incite riots and attack, you are not breaking any laws. </span></span></span><br />
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</div>Enthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-76405359287978519282012-08-02T06:55:00.000-07:002012-08-02T06:55:41.123-07:00Loving my small apartmentLiving in a 950 square foot apartment has its challenges, but we I prefer this space to our former 1200 square foot condo. We rent the lower apartment of a two-story house and share a big driveway and two-car garage. The woman upstairs is very quiet, we sometimes forget that she is upstairs. <br />
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1. LOTS of outdoor space for Anthony to run around. Before we only really had a parking lot, small grass patch and a beaten down playground. Now he can ride his tricycle in the driveway, play catch with daddy, draw with sidewalk chalk, and find worms (which he is currently obsessed with).<br />
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2. We have a washer and dryer, after tens years of having to go up and down stairs and into another building, we FINALLY have our own washer and dryer. This alone made the apartment a must have for us. It's in a small closet without room to organize around it, but I LOVE IT. LOVE IT. We just throw clothes, sheets and towels into the washing machine and when it fills up we run the wash. No, I don't separate. After hauling laundry up and down for ten years we didn't have the time to separate. Everything gets washed together, then we hang up the dedicates and dry the regular clothes. Having the washer and dryer is in the bedroom, putting away laundry is a breeze. <br />
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This doesn't mean that dinosaur's toys haven't taken over the living room. They are all over the place, but he enjoys spending more time in his room now that he can see me. <br />
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The toys somehow crawl out of his room and onto my couches. <br />
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<a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">Apartment Therapy</a> has
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There are great ideas on organizing, space saving, and keeping kids
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Now, hubby has had the hardest time adjusting to the smaller space, but he is the glass as half empty kind of guy. Basically he's a pack rat and will keep things he no longer needs just to have them. Most of the items in our basement and our side of the garage are his. I made him throw a ton of stuff out, but he still has more than me. Future Thursday posts I'll show you how much more closet space he has than me and all the kitchen appliances he has but doesn't use.<br />
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So, what do you love about your space, whether it's too big, too small, or just right.Enthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-51341073391386625402012-08-01T05:10:00.002-07:002012-08-01T05:10:55.697-07:00Life with a DinosaurFound this great article on iVillage <a href="http://www.ivillage.com/things-no-one-told-us-about-raising-boy/6-b-440087#440086">20 things no one told us about raising a boy. </a>and it is SO TRUE. I added it to my <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/15340454951350966/">pinterest </a>as well.<br />
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Everyone thought I was going to have a girl, I didn't care either way, I just wanted to be a mommy. But who would have thought my little 4lb 6oz baby would be a terror? At least he makes life interesting. He will be our only, so I treasure life with him even more.<br />
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1. <b>There will be planes, trains, and automobiles </b><i>AND DINOSAURS</i><br />
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2. <b>Boys don't stop moving</b> <i>NEVER, EVER, EVER STOP MOVING</i></div>
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3.<b> Clothes shopping is easy and cheap </b><i>AT FIRST IT WAS ANNOYING, NOW I IT IS TRUE, ALMOST EVERYTHING GOES TOGETHER AND SO WHAT IF HE DOESN'T MATCH, HE'S A BOY</i><br />
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4. <b>You will love watching him play with his dad </b><i>YES, EVEN THOUGH IT SCARES ME AT TIMES</i><br />
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5. T<b>he penis comparison stars early</b> <i>IT'S A MAJOR FASCINATION </i><br />
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6. <b>You'll learn to love legos </b><i>I LOVE PLAYING WITH HIS TOYS</i></div>
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7. <b>Roughhousing is innate</b> <i>EVERYTHING IS MEANT TO BE JUMPED ON</i><br />
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8. <b>You'll want to mold him into a stellar boyfriend </b><i>HE WILL MAKE THE PERFECT HUSBAND, IF IT KILLS ME</i><br />
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9. <b>The goofiness starts early</b> <i>FARTS AND BURPS ARE HIS FAVORITE JOKES</i><br />
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10. <b>Even sweet-as-pie boys loves guns</b><i><b> </b>HOW DID HE EVEN KNOW THEY EXIST?</i></div>
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11.<b>You'll learn to not compare your son to girls</b> <i>ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY SIT AND PLAY SO NICELY</i><br />
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12. <b>Star Wars takes over earlier than you expect</b> <i>TELL ME ABOUT IT</i><br />
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13. <b>You'll probably make a trip to the emergency room </b><i>NOT YET, THANK GOD</i><br />
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14. <b>Sports Obsession can be hardwired </b><i>I CAN SEE THAT </i></div>
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15. <b>Pee will be EVERYWHERE </b><i>FIRST HE NEEDS TO BE POTTY TRAINED</i></div>
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16. <b>You will struggle with gender roles </b><i>DOESN'T BOTHER ME WHEN HE WANTS PINK ITEMS</i><br />
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17.<b> You will revise your wedding fantasies AND be fine with it</b>. <i>OKAY WITH SAVING MONEY AT HIS WEDDING AND LOOKING FORWARD TO TEACHING HIM HOW TO DANCE</i></div>
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18. <b>Boys sometimes need to hug it out </b> <i>MOMMY'S HUGS AND KISSES SOLVE EVERYTHING</i><br />
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19. <b>You will throw away tons of clothes </b><i>STAINS MULTIPLY AND NEVER GO AWAY</i></div>
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<i>~~~~My own addition to the list~~~~ 21. <b>You learn to relax. </b>WITH A BOY EVERYTHING GETS BROKEN OR DESTROYED, SO DON'T WORRY, JUST GO WITH THE FLOW. </i><br />
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<br />Enthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-58273237787716924172012-07-31T04:13:00.001-07:002012-07-31T04:13:50.614-07:00Dinosaur Approved Dinners - PizzaPIZZA PIZZA We made pizza... PIZZA! Dinosaur LOVES pizza. Making the pizza is ALMOST as fun as eating it. <br />
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We add some <a href="http://www.ragu.com/">Ragu pizza sauce</a>, pepperoni, and left over <a href="http://dinoheromommy.blogspot.com/2012/07/pasta-and-meatballs.html">meatballs</a>. Pizza is a great way to use leftovers in the house. Toppings can be chicken, broccoli, sausage, carrots, pineapple, pork, green beans, hummus, olives, or any toppings you like. That's what's great about homemade pizza, there are NO rules and you make it the way YOU want.<br />
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If I don't watch dinosaur he'll eat all the toppings and try to eat the sauce all before we finish the pizzas. He's a hungry dino.<br />
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In our electric stove it only takes twenty minutes until they are perfectly ready for a hungry dinosaur with a huge appetite. I put them right on the rack, to ensure the bottom is crisp but not burnt.<br />
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Mini pizza's are perfect for Dinosaur to hold and take a crazy dinosaur bite. It is important for dinosaurs to try to fit the whole slice in their mouth. YUMMY!<br />
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What dinners do you love to make with your kids? How much do they help?Enthusiastic Bookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341025009026224976.post-38010902497176517502012-07-30T11:50:00.001-07:002012-07-30T11:50:14.419-07:00Monday - Mommy's Savings<br />
Guess how much I paid for all this?<br />
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I only paid $0.43. Yes! <b>FORTY-THREE CENTS!!! </b>I added a copy of the coupon below if you don't believe me. <br />
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I had bought Huggies pull ups at Rite Aide two weeks ago and each package got me $5 in up rewards. I saved it for when I needed something else. <br />
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$2.22 Kellogs Raisin Bran<br />
$2.22 Kellogs Raisin Bran cinnamon almond<br />
$2.99 M&M cookies<br />
$1.00 Honey Nut Cheerios single cup<br />
$1.00 Honey Nut Cheerios single cup <br />
$1.00 Special K single cup<br />
<b>10.43</b><br />
MINUS $10.00 in coupons<br />
<b>TOTAL = $0.43</b><br />
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Now if I had planned ahead I could have brought coupons for the items I bought and and got even more products for a low price.<br />
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<a href="http://hip2save.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://s2.wp.com/wp-content/themes/vip/hip2save/images/banners/125-2.gif?m=1320862266g" /></a>Go to Hip2Save for great store lists and coupons, the site tells you just how to save money and gets tons of groceries for extraordinarily low prices. <br />
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