By: Kathy Trainor Sometimes moms have a moment where they are playing on social media and a local news station will post and ask you to show you a proud fan moment. I can remember getting the paper when I was a kid and seeing other families in the paper for for similar things. These days, news … More Social media is the new newspaper clipping
By: Kathy Trainor My son’s school did an event for Thanksgiving called the “Family Feast” where they invited all the students and their families to come to the school and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast. The day started with the class greeting the parents in the school foyer. My son was next to the teacher on the walk … More Tears of Autism : When a whole classroom knows it is YOUR kid
By: Kathy Trainor The holiday season is fast approaching! There are always SO many gifts to buy and often people think to send one to a teacher. As a teacher I never expect a gift, but I am so thankful when someone has thought of me. Most teachers often feel it is a waste, as we … More A Teacher’s Rant
By: Kathy Trainor Why dirty an extra dish? You can free form your meat loaf by putting it in the bottom of your Crockpot and then you have a meal ready for you in less than 6 hours. Ingredients 2 pounds of ground beef, bison, or turkey. I like meatloaf mix from my local store … More Crockpot Meatloaf
By: Kathy Trainor It is 7 p.m., and we are in a rapid rush to get the kids to bed so my husband and I can talk for 10 minutes without toys and other things making noise. I walk into the boys’ room and hear Thomas the Train running. Like any good mom, you make your … More Searching for Thomas
By: Kathy Trainor For most women, the word “mammogram” elicits the following thoughts: I’m too young I really don’t want to do this I know I need to do it I fall under 1…2… and 3. I’m only in my thirties and even though most professionals will say that you don’t need a mammogram until you’re … More Flatten Out For Your Health
By: Kathy Trainor Until recently, peanut butter and marshmallow was something that was really only known up in the Northeast. But in the past few years it has been rolling across the country. Think about peanut butter and marshmallow together. It is pure comfort food for most people, ages 1-100. For me, it brings back memories … More Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Roll
By: Kathy Trainor Today we found out that John has a male Kindergarten teacher. Many parents were chatting, saying they were “weirded out” by it – so much so that some are requesting that their child be transferred out of his class. I will be the first to admit that most of the time early learning teachers … More My Son Has a Male Kindergarten Teacher
By: Kathy Trainor Sometimes you may have a taste for BBQ, but can’t get to a smoker. I have an easy way to help you satisfy that craving, and with only 4 ingredients it will be so simple to get your fill. Here’s the recipe: Ingredients: 2 pounds Boston butt 4 tbsp mustard 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar … More Skip the Pit! BBQ Pulled Pork in Your Crockpot
By: Kathy Trainor Your know how people say they feel like crawling out of their skin? I now know the meaning of this phrase. In July, I had a horrible back ache in my bra line and I felt like I had the flu. Since I work with children, I though it was a virus that would … More Shingles Pain Like No Other
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