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Being parents we sometimes forget that we need some pampering. The days have gotten longer the showers are no longer an escape from reality but a quick wash while the kids are screaming "MOMMY!!!!!!" Bath Body Junky reminds us that it's easy to pamper ourselves at home and it doesn't need to be expensive. Jenny has a few pointers to keep those puffy eyes from taking over, and this takes no time at all - just some changes in your daily routine. Check it out here

I was reading a fellow blogjolters website, Keeping the Castle, Maricar has a great post on these vacuum shoes that are to come out in the future I for one would love these!!! I vacuum at-least two to three times a day. Constantly cleaning up the cheerios off the floor. As Maricar questions this too, where will all the dirt go? Check them out they're pretty cool.

I was reading Nola's blog, the classic life, today and came across some real useful information! We all know how tough it is raising kids today, and we all know how great it is to get advice from others who are experiencing the SAME issues you are, well now you can have a reference source, The book is called 200+ Fabulous, Fantastic and Informative Things for Parents to Learn on the Internet. The book is currently an ebook but will go to print real soon.
For more information and to order your copy of the eBook-go to http://www.topsitesforparents.com/

I just read Nola's blog, the classic life. She has posted about a book coming out for parents, The book is called 200+ Fabulous, Fantastic and Informative Things for Parents to Learn on the Internet. The book is a digest of the Best 200+ Websites on the Internet.
For more information and to order your copy of the eBook-go to http://www.topsitesforparents.com/
I'll definitely be downloading the book, and if it comes out in hardcopy it will be at eye level in my library

While reading Holly's Corner Blog I came across a great post, Did Dick and Jane Run Away? She makes some great points about school today. I've been struggling with what will be best for my daughter who is 3.5 right now. Checking out all the schools in the area, reviewing test scores, parent participation, etc. I have a friend who is teaching in a neighborhood where 80% of the students come from a household who doesn't even speak english, so you can imagine how difficult it is for the child to learn. Well getting to the point, the teacher is asked to re-type the school work for each student so that when evaluation time comes, the program is up to par with the districts requirements. Many of these students are left back, and the reason is that the teacher has to spend so much time correcting and re-typing each report, test, homework, classwork etc. they have no time to actually teach their children! It is frustrating to the teachers and upsetting because number one, they are not making a difference in the students life, and number two these children are suffering because of it. Teachers are so limited to what they can say and do about these circumstances, I'm hoping that one day teachers will be able to say something and really be able to make a change.

Wow, it was really refreshing to see that someone out there, a man, feels the way we women often feel. Earl's post on A Loving Family, rings so true to how I feel with my family. Always running around, cleaning up, cooking dinner, making breakfast, getting snacks, and well you know the rest. You feel like that's all there is to life at that point in time. So often I find myself sad and alone missing my family even though they are right there in front of me. I feel disconected and out of the picture. Well with all this running around and craziness, I should be thankful that I have them and they are there for me. My children are still so very young to understand how life can sometimes mean not playing and being silly. I need to just leave the dirty dishes alone, keep the beds messy for a day and just roll around with them all.

Thanks for opening my eyes a little wider Earl!

Aghhhh, who says there's no humor in parenting. I was reading 1SmartMom's blog today and found a really cute post that I really needed and completely enjoyed. A little lighthearted, but true, humor : I'm pinpointing a few excerpts that I really enjoyed and hopefully it will make you smile if you're in one of your crazy moods.
First baby: At the first sign of Distress - a whimper, a frown - you pick up the baby
Second baby: You pick up the baby when her wails threaten to wake up your first born
Third Baby: You teach your three year old how to rewind the mechanical swing

First baby: You take your infant to baby gymnastics,baby swim, and baby story hour
Second baby: You take your infant to a co-op play group
Third baby: You take your infant to the supermarket and the dry cleaners

First baby:You spend a good bit of every day just gazing at the baby
Second baby: You spend a bit of every day watching to be sure your older child isn’t squeezing,poking,or hitting the baby
Third baby: You spend a little bit of each day Hiding from the children

To check out the rest go to: 1SmartMom.com A little lighthearted, but true, humor

Jill Koenig, who is the Goal Guru and a best selling author on goals and time management has a wonderful blog, Goal Guru. She is also the author of "The Time Commandments". Jill Koenig, a motivational speaker, pinpoints the number ONE problem people run into when starting a business, setting GOALS. It is so important to set your goals and follow them. In her post about Time Management, she mentions that "You cannot succeed in one without also succeeding in the other", Goal Setting and Time Management. How often have you written down your list of goals, only to find that you have written that list down, oh, about 10 times already? and maybe if you're lucky you've crossed 2 off that list? I have a major problem with goals, I just can't seem to follow them, and my number one issue is my time management. Before I know it the day is gone. "The #1 habit for effectiveness is to become conscious of where you are investing your time... all day long. Everyday." for more information on Time Management check out Jill's website, Goal Guru.

In reading Aurelia Williams' Blog, I came across an entry that I know I need to work with, 5 Easy Steps to Help Build Self Esteem. So often I find myself looking down and feeling down in the dumps about certain struggles I go through, whether it be parenting, finances, work etc. there is always a part of me that forgets to remember how worth it I really am. Her 5 steps is something I know that I can benefit from everyday in my life, and although I know my self-esteem isn't always down in the dumps- following these five rules will help me stay up there and holding on to what I have and what I am. I know that when I start to look down on myself and the situations surrounding me they begin to create a ball of frustration that continues to grow and grow. I've learned that beleiveing in myself and turning things into positive outlooks I am able to turn my unwanted situation into a great one. Thanks for reminding me to think positive Aurelia!

How often have we caught ourselves getting so annoyed and boiled at the tiniest thing our spouse may do. So many of these minuscule things have caused us frustration, and arguments that are better left alone. In a post I read from Margo's blog Of Fish and Family, she comments on a morning out and a small interruption in her husbands morning that caused a bit of annoyance. She mentions that in order for your marriage to succeed you have to compromise. She is absolutely right, if you think about it that's what marriage is all about, compromise. You may think that a small change you make in your spouses routine is nothing, but to them you have stepped on toes and disrupted their day. Compromise and realize the things that are important to them may not be to you, but because we love them we accept the things they do.

I've been reading this wonderful blog: solutionsforbusymoms I cam across this fantastic site which Sarah mentions called storynory.com They provide children's audio available for download and it's free! You can even download to your iPod. I was so excited when I found her post that I went right to the site and downloaded every single one of these stories. There are only so many hours in the day that you can listen to "the wheels on the bus" over and over again. My daughter is going to absolutely love this. Thanks Sarah! I know I'll be visiting your blog daily for more busy mom solutions.