Mom Saving Memories - A Day In The Life of Sarah

Out of the Mouth of My Children!

2010-01-24T19:15:00.000-08:00

These are from my facebook status updates: 1/24/10 hmmm, I just asked Jerry to do something for me and he thanked me, lol! 1/24/10 Mariah's baby doll is sitting in the real baby highchair and Mariah gave her baby a real sports bottle of water which apparently the baby doll spilled. Mariah said, "See I told you all she was alive!!!" lol the evidence is pretty convincing! 1-10-10

In the Eyes of Jerry

2009-10-30T08:50:00.000-07:00

Mariah asked me how I had 3 kids, and Jerry replied, "Probably God likes mom so much that he did this, gave her a present and that was us three kids." :-)

Homeschool Resources - Writing Prompts/Journal Topics

2009-09-03T20:05:00.001-07:00

This page has a wonderful list of writing prompts/journal topics: http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/prompts.html

11 ~Sarah's Savvy Savings~

2009-09-03T18:43:00.000-07:00

Do you and your children have to do a sock search on your way out the door? When my children were young, I became very frustrated when we would be ready to leave but no one could find their socks or they would go to get their socks and get "lost" on the way back to the door! So I found a plastic rubbermaid type bin that had 3 drawers. I put it by the front door and each child has one drawer for

I'm Back!

2009-09-03T16:22:00.000-07:00

Sorry it's been so long since I've written! I had to take a break over the Summer. A lot has happened since I last posted anything. My divorce was just finalized last week, August 27th. And baby Josiah's adoption became finalized the next day! (I will post more on this soon) I have made the decision to homeschool my children. I already began over the Summer and it's been going really well! Zach

10 ~ Sarah's Savvy Savings ~

2009-06-04T10:21:00.000-07:00

Does your child squirt out way to much paste when brushing his teeth?Buy travel size toothpaste tubes or get free samples from your dentist. Let your child use these small tubes of toothpaste. They will feel so independent when they can squeeze their one tube and not make a mess!(Remember most toothpaste has flouride in it which can cause serious illness if swallowed by children. Always supervise

9 ~Sarah's Savvy Savings~

2009-06-01T10:14:00.000-07:00

Is your child trying to get away with not washing behind his ears?Buy some bathtub paint for children. The next time your child takes a bath/shower put the paint on those areas your child is hesitant to wash. My son doesn't like washing his hair so I put it on his head. Make a game of it and tell him/her to be sure to get all of the spots of paint off of him. My son is almost 7 and thought this

8 ~ Sarah's Savvy Savings~

2009-05-28T20:52:00.000-07:00

Don't throw away that 'empty' bottle of lotion, yet!Cut your bottle of lotion open. Then, using a spatula, put the rest of the lotion in a container with a lid. You will be surprised at how much lotion gets stuck at the bottom of the bottle!

My Son Is a Victim of Bullying!

2009-05-26T21:12:00.000-07:00

I would have never dreamed that my child would be bullied in Kindergarten!In the beginning of the school year my son would come home telling me about this kid who pushed him around. I called the school a few times and even talked to the principal but was basically told "kids will be kids". He wasn't coming home with bruises or anything visible, but all he wanted to talk about at dinner time was

7 ~ Sarah's Savvy Savings ~

2009-05-11T23:32:00.000-07:00

It's garage sale time! Having trouble getting those stickers off of your merchandise?Rub them off with a little oil! Use whatever oil you have on hand such as coconut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil. Peanut butter even works!Thanks to Karen Spooner for todays Savvy Savings idea!

Day of Redemption!

2009-05-11T19:41:00.000-07:00

After yesterday's mishaps, I wasn't so sure about stepping into the kitchen today! Five o'clock rolled around, and I decided I had no choice but to jump back in with both feet. I looked through my pantry trying to decide what to have. I had a bag of potatos that needed used so I decided to make them into french fries. I also had two huge onions. I had bought them with the intention of making

Explosions, Burns and Spoiled Turkey! Happy Mother's Day to Me!

2009-05-10T21:20:00.001-07:00

Today started off like most Sundays. I got up bright and early and had everyone bathed, fed and looking their Sunday best by 9 am. We arrived at church with plenty of time to spare and I must admit I was proud of my accomplishment! I was particularly proud that Mariah had a barrette in her hair and kept it there until we came back home from church! She can't stand having her hair messed with and

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-09T22:42:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to My Momand to all the other Mommy's!Today is a wonderful day to celebrate andtake some time to love on your children :) Mother of Mine by SarahYou are my MotherI would have no other You make me want to be my bestI’ve put you through the testAt times you are wearyYou always come through cheery Even through times of tense Your love for me is immense You always show you careAnd

6 ~ Sarah's Savvy Savings ~

2009-05-08T23:29:00.000-07:00

Are you baking and having trouble getting all of your honey or molasses out of the measuring cup?Simply measure your oil first. Then reuse the oiled measuring cup for your honey/molasses and it will slide right out! If your recipe doesn't call for oil just simply spray your measuring cup with oil before putting your honey/molasses in it! You'll love this mess-free tip!

Hospitals and Mich's

2009-05-06T20:00:00.000-07:00

This evening Jerry was talking about hospitals(I think we had been discussing the H1N1 flu because he had brought a informational paper home from school on the flu) and he stated, "Hospitals are only for if you are pregnant...and if you are in a car accident." I chuckled as I thought about how my poor children are going to grow up never wanting children of their own! They are convinced all women

5 ~ Sarah's Savvy Savings ~

2009-05-05T23:22:00.000-07:00

Need a rag to clean up those spills?Take any old t-shirt(that you don't wear anymore) and cut it into the size rag you want! What a great way to recycle those t-shirts with holes and stains!Thank you Andrew Spooner for todays Savvy Savings idea!

The Top Ten Reasons I Do Not Want a Repeat of Last Week!

2009-05-05T10:50:00.001-07:00

1. The back door on my van broke2. Realized the windsheild on my van leaks significantly!3. Got a scratch on my eye resulting in having to wear glasses until it heals.4. Had a severe allergic reaction to the Cipro eye drops the doctor gave me for the scratch on my eye! Since I'm not brave enough to use the new drops he gave me, I am going to wear the glasses longer than the original 7 days;

4 ~ Sarah's Savvy Savings ~

2009-05-02T23:18:00.000-07:00

Need a scrubby-pad for your pots and pans?Save the mesh bag your lemons come in. Tie the bag inside itself and you will have the perfect scrubby to get off all those tough stains! The best part! It comes free with your lemons!Thank you Karen Spooner for todays Savvy Savings idea!

Autism: Finding the Connection

2009-05-01T21:39:00.000-07:00

His name is Josiah Micah :-)

My Pregnancy part 2

2008-03-31T11:42:00.000-07:00

This update was taken from segments of my facebook album to view the album click on the following link! My Pregnancy Album It was March 19, a Wednesday, just when I thought everything was starting to look up. After all, I had started eating and keeping water down on Saturday! Four whole days of nibbling on food and sipping on water, I was quite proud of myself!!! Then, I got the call. My

My Pregnancy!

2008-03-29T14:29:00.000-07:00

Well, I thought I should update everyone on my pregnancy. I found out I was pregnant on February 2nd! I'm due on October 7th! I know when you find out your pregnant and it's supposed to be nine months full of joy and expectation! But frankly after three HG pregnancies I was scared to death! The following are excerpts taken from a slideshow I have on facebook which includes pictures. To see

Divorce Update!

2007-04-24T11:38:00.000-07:00

My divorce has been final since March 29!!!! The same day I found out my divorce was final, April 9, the kids and I were in a auto accident. Someone decided they were turning left without looking to see if anyone was there. Guess What ?!?! We were there! My minivan was totalled, but God is gracious and provided us a new van for just the right price! I am still very sore from the accident

Jesus Love Me This I Know For the Bible Tells Me So!

2006-09-21T02:06:00.000-07:00

This is a really good visual! Makes you realize how good you have it and how thankful you should be to God in everything. Thanks, Jerry, for sending this to me.A young man was at the end of his rope, seeing no way out, he dropped his knees in prayer. "Lord, I can't go on," he said. "I have too heavy a cross to bear. "The Lord replied, "My son, if you can't bear its weight, just place your

Bible Book of the Month

2006-09-19T23:12:00.000-07:00

It seems like everyone is teaching from Deuteronomy lately. I had no clue there was so much great stuff in Deuteronomy. I think I've been inspired to read the whole thing! Here are some of the verses that have been given to me lately:Dueteronomy 28:1(although the whole chap. is worth taking the time to read...) "If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all of his commands I

Quote of My Life

2006-09-08T21:40:00.000-07:00

Here's a quote I came across today! I thought it was funny "Marriages are made in heaven... but so are thunder and lightning!" Just something for you all to think about! Have a Great Day!