Confessions of a Working Mom: 3-minute Festivity

I've never been the most crafty woman in the world...or...ok, at all.  Does giving your kid a dollar store coloring book and markers count as crafty?  Cause that's about the level I'm on. .

That said...I still want my kids to have some fun festivities.  But, if you'll remember our mantra...Keep It Simple, Sweetheart!  Kids don't really care if it's elaborately designed, or thrown together in 3 1/2 minutes.  So why do you??

Parents, I give you....the jack-o-lantern patty.  Turkey burger patty, cooked in the microwave in 3 minutes.  Cheese slices cut into shapes put on top and melted in 30 seconds from the heat of the patty.  And an 89 cent ghost cup to top off this spooky dinner.

You'll be surprised at how thrilled little things like this make your kids!  And you won't feel to shabby either :)

Happy Halloween!

Bath Time Blues...Kiss 'Em Goodbye!

Bath time can be a migraine for any parent...but here's a little trick that helps!  Like anything, it gets old if you do it every single bath.  But if you save it for nights you are particularly short on patience...it's a lifesaver!

A squirt of shaving cream, a drop of food coloring, mix and serve with paintbrushes!  Your kids will have a blast painting the walls and sides of the tub.  It washes off easily and is a fun way to keep them entertained and eager to get in the tub :)

Happy Parenting!