http://mommylounge.wordpress.com A Place Where Moms Can Learn, Laugh, and Lounge! Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:03:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Going to the library is a weekly routine and I always love to search the used book section. This past week I felt like I struck gold--it was buy one get one free! The library sells it's overstock paperback at .25 each and the hard cover books at .50. This ... http://mommylounge.wordpress.com/2008/10/07/ecobrain-green-books-for-green-living/ It'a been one week since I have been making a change in my attitude and life. I have been sticking to my schedule and trying to be more positive, think more positive and be in the moment (stop worrying). This whole past week hasn't been perfect though. There have been moments ... http://mommylounge.wordpress.com/2008/10/07/extraordinariness-of-the-ordinary/ We all have those days when our kids won't eat anything. During those day a smoothie might be the only thing that they'll try. Here are a few smoothie recipe to try. Banana Smoothies or Pops 10 ounces of milk 1 (8-ounce) container vanilla yogurt 2 ripe bananas 1/2 cup orange juice In a blender combine ... http://mommylounge.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/fun-drinks-for-a-picky-eater/ Journey showing me a silly dance while we were visiting Venice Beach...and Faith 'waiting' for the bus. http://mommylounge.wordpress.com/2008/10/05/speechless-sunday-17/ Today's Lounge Tip is to kiss more! We found some interesting information and advice on kissing... Here’s some straight from the heart advice from a Romance Agent: Wake up and shape up! I’ll assume you’ve all heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Here’s another one: “A ... http://mommylounge.wordpress.com/2008/10/04/lounge-tip-18kiss/ Phone conversation between Reneca and Kalisha.... Kalisha: "I'm about to make some chi-li." Reneca: "Mmm, I'm gonna make some burrrritos!" lol Kalisha: "Looks like I'm going country and your're going mexican!" Reneca: "And we're both going cheap!" more lol These days cheap is the way to go! Happy Friday! Glad we all made it through another week. ... http://mommylounge.wordpress.com/2008/10/03/im-going/ Today is picture day! But why is it so hard to figure out what Kaleah should wear?  Its like that one moment frozen in time is essential to her school memories or something.  When in reality we have tons of pictures of her.  :) Well, beauty is the last quality in ... http://mommylounge.wordpress.com/2008/10/02/beauty/ Kaleah is so excited this week's letter is H.  Her favorite thing in the whole world (right now anyways) are horses. Here are some fun ways to incorperate H into your day. Sing letter H Songs. Eat hot foods such as hot dogs, ham and cheese, hamburgers, ham, hot chocolate, hot cakes. Enjoy  honey, hazelnut, ... http://mommylounge.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/h-is-for-horses/ Being kid-free this weekend really helped me to get a jump start and a change in attitude. I was talking to a long time friend of mine and she helped me to realize that I am the Mother, the back bone of the family. If I want to see change ... http://mommylounge.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/685/ Well, I'm feeling a nice fresh start from the great weekend that I had. Journey and Faith came back from their weekend with Brett's family on Sunday late afternoon. I had two mornings to sleep in (until 9am) and two nights to stay up and party late (I crashed around 10pm)! ... http://mommylounge.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/start-your-day-off-right/