How do YOU get your kids to do Chores?!

Okay all my blog friends! I want your input on something! Do you have your kids do chores and Why!? I have run across several mom's lately who do not make there kids do any type of chore at all.Why, You ask? I have no idea! That is what i am trying to figure out! So i am trying to see how many moms actually DO make their kids do chores. What works and doesn't work for you as a mom trying to get your kids to do chores? My kids are pretty good about doing chores. Kaylee LOVES to do them?! I would love any input that you would like to share! 

Thanks guys! 

Bev

Valentine Craft " I dig you"

I was blog searching the other day and came across this blog that is absolutly Ahhhh--maziiiinng! She had such a cute and clever idea for Valentines Day for a class! So i went ahead about bought all of the stuff for it the other day!! 
This craft is called I 'dig' you! So stinkin cute!

Want to make your own? In case you do, here is what you need:

• Plastic Shovels (I found ours on ebay for less than a dollar a piece!
• Small cello bags
• Valentine Candy (I used trusty Conversation Hearts)
• Message tag (I designed a 1.5” circle is photoshop then used my cricut to cut the 2” scalloped part) You could also X-nay the gift tag and use a paint marker as suggested in Family Fun
• 1/4” width ribbon
• Single hole punch

To assemble:

• Fill your cello bag with about a 1/4 cup of candy
• Use a twist tie to attach the bag to the shovel
• Attach your message tag with ribbon and your done!

Super cute, super easy, and I bet your kids will love to give them to all their little Valentines! 

* You can also go to FamilyFun.com or go to  http://inplaceofhercrown.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-dig-you-valentine-fun.html   She has some great idea's and is super fun!


I hope ya'll enjoy this super fun and easy craft!



Beverly




 

Crock Pot Ribs!

Man this week has been such a crazy week so far!  Between Girl Scouts and Dance and working and trying to pack for this next week's trip it has been super crazy! So between all the craziness I decided I would cook for my parents when they got back from there anniversary weekend. So I went and bought 2 packages of ribs at the store and 2 bottles of BBQ sauce!  I cut off all well most of the fat off of the ribs. Placed one package in the crock pot first put 1 bottle of bbq sauce to cover all of the ribs. Then i placed the other package of ribs on top of the sauce and then put the other bottle over the top of those.  I placed the crock pot on high and let it sit for about 6 hours. They just fell off the bone! No need for a knife at all! They just melted in your mouth! Depending on how many people you are feeding will determine how many ribs you need to buy. I was feeding 8 people so i bought two packages. But if it is less you will only need 1 and 1 bottle of bbq sauce! These will be great for a super bowl party or another get together!

What you will need is!!
Package of ribs
1 bottle of bbq sauce (or 2 if you are feeding more)
Crock pot

I am really horrible at remembering to take pictures of everything! 

New stuff

I have decided that I am going to try something new. Once a week I am going to post a crock pot recipe! I know how easy it is to get caught up in everyday chores! Running around with the kid's doing errands and everything else that us moms do! So why not make is easier at least one day a week right?  I am so very excited and can't wait to see what you guys think!


Bev

The result of Dinner at the Dollar Tree!!

It was really kind of fun to create a dinner from the Dollar Tree! I already had a brownie mix so i got some vegetable oil. So dinner was....................   Pizza!! How i did it? Here's how! They had some Italian pita bread/ tortilla's. I bought those for the base. A Jar of Traditional tomato sauce, Pepperoni slices, black olives and cheese! I did buy some other stuff like salt and pepper and some stuff for breakfast but in the end. I ended up paying 6.00 for dinner that fed all 4 of us! We still had plenty left over for about 4 more pizza's!  It actually tasted really really yummy!!

Making Dinner with food from the Dollar Tree! Do YOU think I can?!

Being the mom and wife of a soldier gets kind of rough at time. My husband just recently went from active duty to national guard (Thank you LORD!!!). But as the kids as I went to visit him while he was on a month long training. The base that he is actually on has a lot of history with it. It was the same base that Elvis did his basic training! Kinda neat right!! The kids and I are going to walk around base (or drive) to see if we can find where Elvis stayed. Since it is still up (somewhere). There is a point to this blog! So i will get with it..  In efforts to be frugal on this trip since it was such a long trip up. I brought some food with us instead of eating out! 
So in my efforts to *try* to cook more frugally while we are here. I brought some Tuna, Noodles, Muffin mixes, brownie mix, Canned veggies instead of frozen and mushroom soup. I will be making a trip to the Dollar Tree, since this one up here is HUGE!! We do not have one in our home town. (I know I know! How on earth do i survive!) Well that is another story! So anyway back on topic! So tonight I am going to *try* to create a wonderful Healthy meal! I will post what i actually made for dinner in a little bit! With pictures of course!! Let me know what you think i should make for dinner! Or if you think it is possible or not possible! I want to know!

Free Sample Site

Hey guys! I was pretty excited when i saw this site and actually found out that it was for real and you didn't have to do a survey! It has a free item everyday but if you miss a day you can go back and send off for it. If it's not all gone! The popular ones go fast! But the website is called www.allyou.com On the side there is a link that says free samples! Have fun and I hope you get some good stuff!