My Trip to Herkimer

Names have been changed except in cases where I couldn’t think of a cool nickname, so I just give the relationship. And Miss Lizzie better thank me for not using the nickname the brothers gave her! I love day-trippin’, as I said in the previous post. Yesterday was a blast! This was a family trip [...]

Vacay and Day-Trippin’

Now that summer’s in full swing, thoughts turn to getting away. I’m not a resort vacationer. Nothing was more stressful to me than the two times we left home for a week or more for a place like Disney World. Standing in lines with cranky, tired kids, spending boatloads of money on bad food and [...]

McCain Says: Family=Male/Female Parents

[I don't intend to make politics a big part of this blog, but this is one of those times when parenting and politics collide. -- Jenn] Via Shakesville, Reason # 3582668 for Why I Won’t Vote For John McCain. From a man who cheated on and later divorced the wife who waited through the many [...]

Easy Meals

Want to make a nice dinner, but short on time? That’s why the Goddess sent us crockpots! Plus, you can make a great meal without turning on the oven. Doing most of the prep work a day ahead makes it even easier. Crockpot Pot Roast

Parenting Advice

About the time a woman’s pregnancy starts showing — say 5-6 months along — a silent signal goes out, and she is quickly inundated with advice. Some great, some good, some bad, and some freakin’ horrendous. What I consider the best advice I’ve gotten has changed over the years as my children aged, but my [...]

It’s Independence Day

I wish you all a safe and joyful holiday. Please remember: kids and fireworks do not mix!

Quick and Cheap Meals

Love Hamburger Helper™, but can’t afford the price? Make your own! As the title says, it’s quick and cheap – two things a mom loves – and it tastes great. Mom’s Burger Casserole 1/2 – 1 lb lean ground beef, depending on family preference 2 packets beef gravy mix 1 bag egg noodles 1/2 small [...]

Greetings!

Welcome to The Mom Speaks! I hope that in the future this can become a great community of moms – and grandmoms – who can offer their expertise, share lots of laughter, and hand out tissues and chocolate when needed. I’m sure you’re wondering who on earth I am. Well, I’m the mom of two [...]