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Why It’s Okay Not to Have Everything Figured Out Post-High School

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:26:17 +0000

Embracing the Post-High School Journey

As parents, we often dream of a linear path for our children’s success: graduate high school, earn a college degree, land a great job, and settle into a comfortable, fulfilling life. However, reality is rarely so straightforward, especially in today’s complex world. My daughter, like many others, stands at the crossroads of adulthood, uncertain about her next steps post-high school. Her hesitation to dive into university life, coupled with the … Continue Reading...

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5 Tips for Building Confidence in Tweens & Teens

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 09:30:13 +0000

You would think that building confidence in tweens & teens is easy. Think again! I have been a parent for 18 years. While that is a long time, it does not by any means make me an expert on parenting. I can only speak from my own personal experiences raising three kids from infant to teens. There are some things that you learn right away when it comes to raising children; like the fact that they … Continue Reading...

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Enough Already With the Entitled Children!

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:22:11 +0000

I can’t take it anymore! These entitled children make me want to scream!

You’ve seen it. I’m sure you have. Kids walking around like they do no wrong, disrespecting adults and people of authority, and parents who let them get away with everything. It literally makes me want to scream…WAKE UP PARENTS, WAKE UP!!!!!!! Stop living in a cloud! Your kids are not as “good” as you think they are. I repeat, your kids are … Continue Reading...

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TwoAlity – Product Review

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 21:18:15 +0000

TwoAlity Textability Wristlet

Have you ever been stuck digging around for your phone in your purse, handbag, tote, or what ever you carry? I have and it’s never a pleasant experience trying to find it. My kids get irritated and people around me get irritated because the phone keeps ringing and ringing! Sometimes when I need to run into the store to pick something up real quick, I hate dragging my entire purse with me. … Continue Reading...

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{The Heist} Sam’s Cops and Robbers 4th Birthday Party

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 13:22:02 +0000

What happens when Stephanie of Spaceships and Laser Beams brings together her son’s love for police and her very own Cops and Robbers Printable Collection? A party fit for a hero of course! Planning a party can be overwhelming and expensive to say the least. But, Stephanie is sharing her son Sam’s Cops and Robbers 4th Birthday Party and how you too can have a fabulous party on a tight budget.

It seems … Continue Reading...

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{A-Z} T is for Toes

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 21:08:50 +0000

T is for Toes –Baby TOES!

Ok, so I’m actually focusing on baby feet, not really toes, but since the feet are attached to the toes, that’l do! I became a mom when I was 30. Then I had two more kids three years apart. So by the time I was 36 I had three children newborn, 3 & 6. I remember when they were little just loving their sweet lil baby … Continue Reading...

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{A-Z} I is for IDEC

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:34:51 +0000

I is for IDEC

If you don’t know what IDEC means, you must not have kids! It’s been getting worse and worse as the school year goes on…the secret code of a kids language! Half the time I have no idea what the heck they’re talking about! Without Google, I’d be lost! I find myself resorting to sneaking online and trying to decode what they have either said or typed so I … Continue Reading...

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Serving up Summer, Hot Dog Style.

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Sat, 25 May 2013 01:33:30 +0000

Jazz up your summer lunch or dinner with these festive ideas.

Rocket Dogs via Spoonful

Sail away with these super treats from Pizzazzerie

Spruce up a simple dish from Pizzazzerie

These are sure to make a huge impact at your next get together or family dinner.

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DIY Mosquito Repellent

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:50 +0000

West Nile is extreme here in North Texas, spraying for the virus began months ago and positive tests has already come back. We try to always protect ourselves when out in the yard or anywhere they might be excessive. We also take preventative measures like no standing water or damp areas in the yard. Plus, we use a mosquito spray to help repel the bugs. However, the sprays in the stores are full of chemicals … Continue Reading...

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100 Things to do this Summer

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:15:27 +0000

Summer is coming and school is almost out. I have compiled a list from many other lists with fun and interesting things to do this summer with your kids to make a fun and memorable summer!

Cloud Watching
Have a Lemonade stand
Ride a train
Ride scooters
Scavenger hunt
Amusement park
Dance party
Make moon sand
Road trip
Banana split
Pen pal
Find a crazy Snow globe
Go fishing
Make Root beer floats
Slip and

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To My Daughter, With Love…

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:26:24 +0000

I cannot believe my baby will be graduating 8th grade tomorrow. I look back and I just keep seeing her as this chubby little “Eskimo baby” (as I called her) that I gave birth to on June 17, 1998. It can’t be true…she cannot be ready to graduate and enter high school. As I sat going through pictures for this post, I must admit…I started to cry. Hormones? I doubt it. I received her graduation … Continue Reading...

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Chicago Teens charged in beating posted on YouTube

Verified Mom - Phyllis — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:07:05 +0000

Sadly, YouTube has become a bully’s playground to post videos of their heinous acts on their unexpected victims. This past Sunday a teenage boy was beaten by his attackers, all while the 15 year-old girl who led him to his attackers filmed. The teens beat the young man while taunting him and using racial slurs as well as taking his wallet and shoes. This crime has not been ruled a hate crime… nonetheless the crime … Continue Reading...

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