Author Archives: Cheri

About Cheri

Hi! I’m Cheri and I’m so excited to be blogging with you! I am a stay at home mom with 4 little girls and one little boy, with another baby girl on the way. We have a third grader, first grader, kindergartner, 3 year old, and 18 month old. So, I guess you can say life is pretty busy. But my heart is even more full than my hands, and I wouldn't change a thing. Like my post? Please comment.

Carrot Blueberry Oat Muffins

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Cheri

Confession: I love carbs. I do. I can’t help it. Confession: I love fruit smoothies. Again, I can’t help it. Confession: I LOVE having a smoothie with toast, muffins, bagels. And so do my girls. So as I sat evaluating … Continue reading →

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Wholesome Entertainment: Robin Hood

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Cheri

My husband and I really enjoy watching movies or TV shows together. Usually, when he comes home from work or school, the house is tidied, the dishes are done, and I’m working on a sewing project, it’s late and our … Continue reading →

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House Rules: Discipline Responses that Work

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Cheri

see original publication If you liked this post, you might also like:1 Easy Step to Minimize the Cooking MessMix in the Sink. Move your pots and bowls into the sink basin when blending with a hand mixer. It contains the … Continue reading →

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Eczema: Solved on a Budget

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Cheri

Since I was a teenager dealing with typical teenage skin problems, I’ve known I had very oily skin. So I used cleansers that were clarifying (aka drying). That worked well for my oil problems, but then I found I had … Continue reading →

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Broke Your Blender? Here’s a CHEAP Solution!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Cheri

Have you broken your blender pitcher only to think you’ll need to buy a whole new blender to replace it? Don’t! Try this incredible, cheap (or free) solution and keep blending! Continue reading →

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Incredible Strawberry Pie

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Cheri

It’s almost strawberry season! I love this time of year because I love strawberries! One of my favorite things to do with strawberries, besides eat them, is to make freezer jam. You can learn to do that easily too by … Continue reading →

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To Do List

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Cheri

The image says it all. A great “to do” list that becomes a “to be” list. Continue reading →

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Amazing Chocolate Fudge Sauce

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Cheri

Several years ago, my dear friends let me taste some chocolate fudge sauce their son, Nick, had made. One bite and I was a believer! When they told me what was in it, however, I was REALLY surprised! Since then, … Continue reading →

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Great Books for Your New Reader: Mo Willems

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Cheri

My daughters and I go to the library every week. And for a while, I would scour the shelves in search of great books to help my kindergartener practice her new reading skills. She needed books with simple words that … Continue reading →

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Civil Duties

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Cheri

I am ashamed to admit this. I did not vote last night in the Republican Primaries. I wanted to, but I didn’t. Why? Because I am not registered to vote. At least not in our new city. Sure, we moved … Continue reading →

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