kids sleep ........MOMMY TIME !!

Well I have about 2 hours to myself, lets see what i wanna do.  I think I'm gonna watch a movie.  Now lets see which movies are on..........

 

Spending quality time with your family.....

"How about we plan a trip for the summer"? 

 Where can we go that the kids will enjoy it too? 

How much can we afford? 

Know when to go. Depending on where you live and the time of year you schedule your visit, the weather conditions along the coastline can vary greatly. The preferred time to visit is in the summer, as the weather will be generally sunny and warm

Know where to go. While many beaches are just what you'd expect - sandy, breezy, and along the coastline - others can be rocky, close to volcanoes

   Decide on whether or not you want to stay overnight. If the beach you'd like to visit is more than a 4-5 hour drive away, it may be worth it ( with young children) to spend the night at a budget hotel or motel near the beach.

   Pack accordingly.

   Once you arrive at the beach, enjoy the day with your family!Accept that the rush hour won't       change but you can. The crowds aren't going to go away, the traffic jams aren't going to       disappear.  Your perception of the rush hour, however, is easily modified.

Cleaning House.....

OK, now its time to clean the house. Lets see how fast we can get this done before its time to grocery shopping, then pick up the kids from school.  Here is a little video with tips on how to clean quickly.

Extra-Curricular Activities............

We all know how it feels to do 100 things in a day.  So after running around from activity to activity, its now time for dinner.  "What can I make that's quick and healthy", is the question we ask ourselves.  Soooooo, I'm here to help with recipes that are healthy and Quick !!

Microwavable Ravioli with Tomatoes

2-3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
(can also substitute 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes)
2 tbsp. snipped fresh basil or 1 tbsp. dried basil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. lemon pepper

3 tbsp. olive oil

1 bag microwavable cheese ravioli

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

salt and pepper to taste

 

Combine chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, lemon pepper, and olive oil in a large bowl. Let tomato mixture sit at room temperature for approximately thirty minutes.  Heat ravioli in the microwave according to the package instructions. I like the Rosetto All-Natural Steam ‘n Eat™ cheese stuffed ravioli that can be found in the freezer section of your local supermarket. And right now they also have a $1.50 coupon off of their products.  Finally, carefully add the hot pasta to the tomato mixture and gently toss to coat. Spoon on plates, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese, and serve

Your work schedule / class schedule

We know how hard it can be to raise a child on your own.  Many of us struggle through the day-to-day routines with out thinking twice.  How many of us have a schedule that looks like this:

* your work schedule / class schedule
* your childs' school schedule
* their extra-curricular activities
* meetings
* appointments
* cleaning the house
* cooking
* doing laundry
* ironing
* spending quality time with your family

"Unspoken Word"

I have a professor and one of his favorite phrases is "Real Talk".  Hope you don't mind but I'm gonna borrow it for a few. LOL.  In life there are many types of people, with different talents, personalities and hopes and dreams.  Well I have decided to make this blogging experience work for me and others just like me.  I'm gonna introduce you all to the world of a Stutterer...........

What's your power style ??

The vice principal of your school has been fired in a company shake-up.  As the company reorganizes, you....
a) Use your ongoing weekly lunches with company players to get on the inside track for the job.
b) Volunteer to serve as interim vice principal and ask to be considered for the position.
c) Are you glad you don't have the headache of running the whole show, but find ways to make your contributions shine so that your new boss will see you as an asset and maybe even promote you.