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Parenting is hard. Hell, adulting is hard. Simple things like making food shouldn’t have to be hard. And yet, for me, no statement is like nails on a chalkboard more than “what’s for dinner?” It makes me cringe. It’s not that I hate cooking. It’s I hate making dinner when I know at least one … Read more 5 Best Small Kitchen Appliances Moms Can’t Live Without
If you’re looking to be a mom who works from home here are 5 ways to put money in your pocket. Call it a side hustle, an additional income stream or just plain extra cash. Maybe you want to work from home because you hate the 9-5 hustle or you want to be a stay-at-home … Read more 5 Work from Home Ideas for Stay-at-Home Moms
Gift giving when you’ve been married a while can be harder to come up with. When you’ve been married a really, long time gets even harder. This will be our 30th Christmas. Last year at Christmas time, my husband says what he always says. “Don’t get me anything for Christmas.” Well, … Read more 1 Gift Giving Idea Your Family Will Love
A few years ago I was in up to my eyeballs in life. 3 kids, a gram to take care of, running back and forth between two households. And money was tight. That was the year extreme couponing was all the rage and I was getting the hang of it. I had already been stacking … Read more Christmas Shopping from Your Coupon Stockpile
Many of you asked how to make a hot-cold pack used in the period survival kit. This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission at no additional charge to you if you make a purchase using my links. Click here to see my full disclosure policy. In the spirit of full disclosure, although I do … Read more How to Make a Hot Cold Pack
I’ve been away too long…did you miss me? What happened? Where did I go? Well, I’ve been having a blog identity crisis I’ve been like an ostrich with her head in the sand. More like sitting on the couch with Netflix and cookies. Not too many cookies, but definitely too much Netflix. When you have … Read more My Blog Identity Crisis and What I’m Doing About It
The times they are a changin’. Can’t you just hear Bob Dylan. Ok, maybe that’s just me. Things are changing a bit here at Pardon Me, My Crown Slipped. Mostly for me, not quite as much for you. Bringing in a bit more balance for all. Yes I am a caregiver, but I am a … Read more The Times They Are A Changin’
We’ve all had an annoying neighbor or two over the years. Okay, maybe more than two. Maybe they aren’t as bad as in Neighbors 2 or the first Neighbors for that matter. But what if the person everyone avoids is you! Some behaviors are obviously going to piss me off. Like if your dog shits … Read more 4 Signs You Are The Annoying Neighbor
I have a new favorite saying. “Busy bodies can’t be busybodies.” I use this as a reminder to my kids when they are tattling or into each others business. If you’re sticking to your business you don’t have time for anybody else’s. It helps remind me too when I get into a situation they could … Read more Are You A Professional Busybody?
Have you ever wanted to put in a new flower garden but you really weren’t sure how it would look or exactly how you wanted it? Me too! On a whim, I decided to put a new flower garden in our yard. I had a vision forming, sort of. I was hesitant. Digging up … Read more Creating A Temporary Flower Garden