Memories
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Just Keep Swimming…
The summer’s flying by, & we’ve spent most of it either at home or at the town pool. As I look back on our last five or six summers, I can probably say we’ve spent them doing the same exact thing. But THIS summer? A total game changer, baby! First, here’s the deal with our town pool: it’s cheap. By cheap, I mean $160 for a summer pass for the whole family, & for a family of 8, I’ll take an entire summer at the pool for the cost of a single family trip to the movies with popcorn. It’s also close by. I have found that my motivation to…
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(Not So) Easy Bake Oven
You know those times when you plan an activity to do with your kids that you think you “should” do, but in retrospect wonder why you do things you don’t want to do in the first place? Enter the Easy Bake Oven. Easy Bake? Easy my… let’s discuss this toy that I, yes I purchased for my kids. If you’re not familiar with it -and if you grew up in the 80’s or 90’s that doesn’t seem possible- the Easy Bake oven is a toy oven that allows kids to create a delightful culinary treat from start to finish, via a pre-mixed ingredient bag. Sounds cute, right? And oh, they DO make it…
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Staying On Target
“Quality time”- I know that I talked about family time in my last post, so you’re probably thinking, “AGAIN with the quality time??”. Confession: One of my concerns in having a big family was that none of my kids would feel like they were lost in the shuffle. I would never want any of them to feel like I didn’t invest time alone with him or her, and to tell Dr. Drew how their mom didn’t care. (Why Dr. Drew? Because GOALS, people. If my kids end up emotionally crippled adults, I’m aiming for the best in televised counseling. GOALS.) But life has a way of keeping you busy, &…
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Thoughts on 9/11…
(ARCHIVE: Originally posted on September 11, 2014- updated for date accuracy) Obviously, I try to keep my blog on the lighter side of things, sharing anecdotes that are amusing and/or light-hearted. Today, though 18 years later, is not one of those times. Because today is September 11. Before you think, “whoa too heavy.” & click on past, I want to explain why 9/11 is so significant in terms of the incorporation of Six Pack Mom. Stay with me… I’ve told you I’m from NY- not the city itself, but pretty darn close to it. I’ve visited the museums, mastered the intricacies of the subway system, & spent countless days wandering…
