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Fun Ways to Treat Yourself During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a very intense experience, from the constant cravings and mood swings to the physical changes in your body and the often uncomfortable symptoms like morning sickness, heartburn (oh, the heartburn), and water retention. You are working hard to grow a healthy baby, so why not take some time each day to relax and pamper yourself. There are many ways that you can build something special “just for you” into your day. Here are a few ideas. If your feet are tired, sore, and swollen, a warm soak followed by some rich and creamy foot lotion can help … Continue reading →

Fun Chocolate Thanksgiving Treats

My best friend from Hawaii and her husband will be joining us for Thanksgiving this year. I couldn’t be happier. We’re already planning a special feast and my 6-year-old is thrilled to put her first grade Thanksgiving-theme crafts on display for all to see. Given that our friends are traveling such a long way to celebrate the holiday with us, we thought it would be nice to incorporate some of their favorite foods into the meal and decor. For example, since my BFF’s husband is a chocoholic we’re planning to make a special chocolate tart to add to the dessert … Continue reading →

Cool Mom Moments

We all have our moments of parenting failure. Do you have cool mom moments? Cool dad moments? What do they look like? Today I had an atrocious headache. I finally resorted to taking some painkillers, and all I felt like doing was sitting on the couch sitting vacantly at the closest screen. Heck, even a wall would have done the job. Of course, being the parent of a preschooler means that you’re not really allowed to be out of commission for long. In desperation, I must confess to grabbing the closest bar of chocolate (ok, there was only one) and … Continue reading →

Foods You Might Not Think of Giving to Dogs

For a while, I was making my own dog food. Check out the basic recipe here if you’re curious. Moose and Lally LOVED it, but it was taking a lot of time, effort, and money to keep it up. Gradually we switched back to dog food, but from time to time I like to supplement their kibbles with some healthy human food. Some of my favorite add-ins are: White or brown rice or oatmeal cooked in chicken broth Shredded lean chicken or turkey Mashed vegetables like carrots, peas, and string beans Plain yogurt (especially when Moose has an upset tummy) … Continue reading →

Last Minute Halloween Treats

Running out of candy and treats for Halloween tonight? Save yourself an expensive trip to the store. Here are several ideas that are frugal, too! It is amazing how much we spend on Halloween candy. Of course we want to be generous and have the best candy and treats, so we tend to purchase expensive stuff that can cost quite a bit. But there are alternatives that are fun, too. Check out this list of last minute frugal ideas for a happy Halloween. Pennies A handful of pennies in a treat bag costs only, well pennies. When we were kids, … Continue reading →

Grant Yourself Little Treats

There have been times in my single parent life when it was all I could do to make sure the basics were covered—food, shelter, education, healthcare, etc. I have had my share of typical life setbacks and there is a temptation to let these experiences make me very thrifty and very cautious with my finances. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but like all things in life, a person can take it too far… Little luxuries can go a long way when it comes to keeping one’s spirit up and reminding yourself that you are not just here to … Continue reading →

Hershey’s Tricks Or Treats Online

Want a fun website that is packed with more treats than tricks? Check out the Hershey Chocolate website, where you’ll find many more treats than tricks. The Hershey’s Tricks Or Treats website is a lot of fun. When you first get to the main tricks or treats page, you are greeted with a little town at night. Spooky sounds, such as the howling moon play in the background. The sound can be adjusted or turned off, but it is really not obnoxious (no eerie screams, just one or two witchy cackles and nothing really scary). Once in a while strange … Continue reading →

Halloween Tricks and Treats for Pets: Food Goodies

Are you the kind to take your dog out trick or treating with the family? Wayne and I would, but since we don’t have kids, we don’t go. We do hand out treats though –to both kids and animals alike. Over the last few years I’ve seen a marked increase in the number of pets making the rounds with their kin. I love to make sure they get a little something too, so I always have something on hand. Mostly just regular dog treats, like Scooby Snacks, but this year I’ve found a few Halloween-themed pet goodies I might have … Continue reading →

Drive-Thru Donuts and Coffee for Dogs

Weather-permitting, and depending on the task, sometimes I take Murph with me to run errands. Quick ones, like to the gas station or dry cleaners. Things where I know I won’t be inside for very long. But lately he has some new favorite places to accompany me because he knows he’ll get a treat too: Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. Dunkin Donuts Yes, I know. Donuts are no better for my dog than they are for me, but every once in while I like to indulge. Mostly on Sunday mornings after a nice walk in the park. It used to be … Continue reading →

Starbucks Treats

Perhaps different from many Americans, my husband and I have never spent oodles of money on regular Starbucks “treats.” We’ve been married 4 1/2 years now, and until a year or so ago we had gone to Starbucks for a special treat only 3 or 4 times since getting married. When we would go there, it was a major treat for me, mostly, since I like coffee and tea so much. Starbucks was a treat for really only me until my husband realized Starbucks had other non-coffee or tea-related beverages, like Caramel Apple Cider and Strawberry Frappuccinos®. When he found … Continue reading →