One big reason I hate walmart

Reading this story that jelly mom sent out today I go between angry and laughing. This is a big reason why I can’t stand shopping at walmart. There are many other reasons as well. But I always worry that I’m going to be leaving the big W in the back of a squad car. lol I get run over by carts and peoples kids are running all over the place driving me nuts.

So it’s great for me to know that I am not the only one battling that issue. Although I’m happy to say I haven’t stepped foot in that store for well over two years. Ever since we got my beloved Target!

The stay at home guilt

I’ve so totally felt this before.  I was much younger when I was home with the kids of course, so my self-confidence was not at the all time high that it is now.  lol  But I just had to be this supermom.  I had to get everything right and the kids needed to look act right and be above average in their learning.

Chocolate Jelly Mom

The Ten Chocolate Commandments For Mom
©Lisa Barker

The cacao plant’s botanical name, Theobroma cacao, literally means “food of the gods.” To its many devotees, chocolate is exactly that.

And, chocolate has many positive properties such as antioxidants (good for the heart) and a substance known as phenylethylamine that creates a mood akin to falling in love.

So it’s no wonder that survival of motherhood is directly related to the faith we invest in chocolate to sustain us through stressful times.  While chocolate should never replace the rightful presence of a Greater Being, God, in one’s life, from Whom all chocolate flows, one must respect the basic commandments regarding chocolate to ensure harmony among all mothers of good will.

Some people should not be in the kitchen.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted one of Lisa’s articles.  This one just can’t be missed.  It reminds me of the fact that we don’t even let my best friend wash the knives at my house.  I’ll try harder to remember to post her stuff for all of you to read.

Cooking Up a Comedy of Errs
©Lisa Barker

On September 6, 2007 I, Lisa Barker, did not burn, cut or maim myself when I cooked dinner.