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I've got nothing.  I am so tired and out of it today for some reason, even sitting in front of this computer is pissing me off.  I will try to make up for it with an incredible topic for tomorrow...................

Why Re-Invent the Wheel: Popsicle Saver

I have no idea where I saw this idea but I am so glad I remembered it when I did!  While grocery shopping the other night, I decided I needed to have Klondike Ice Cream bars.  Of course I shared with my little boy, who has definitely inherited my sweet tooth.  He sweetly asked me, 'Mommy, can I eat it on the couch?'  Now, normally I would balk at such a suggestion, but this kid has got my number AND I am so exhausted at this point after a full day of work and then the evening routine, and THEN a trip to the grocery store that I just don't have the energy for his negotiations.  This magical idea popped into my head and it worked gloriously!  No worrying about drippings on the couch and no tantrums and/or endless persisting from 4 year old.  It's a win-win.  Why re-invent the wheel?

Heigh Ho Heigh Ho

It's off to work THEY go. BTW, who knew it was 'heigh' and not 'hi'?  Weekends are great times to catch up on chores, especially when evenings are the only time you have to do them, and that is not an option b/c you are dead tired and really need to be spending time with your children and/or significant other.  Also, let's be real, chores suck and I have waited 4 years to delegate.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact that I can ask my son to go and feed the cat nowadays.  As I am learning, my son loves to "help" me with everything!  I welcome the help for some things and definitely not others.  Here is a list of chores I find appropriate for a 4 year old:
1.  Feeding animals (if you have a dog is not protective over his/her food)
2.  Putting dirty clothes in the hamper (that word is really old-fashioned don't you think?)
3.  Sorting laundry
4.  Dustbusting
5.  'Washing' dishes in the sink (of course you have to re-wash but they think its great fun)
6.  Cleaning up toys
7.  Neighborhood litter clean up (Mine has this 'Grabber' to use so he does not have to get his hands dirty)
8.  Putting items in the recycling bin
9.  Putting sippy cups in the refrigerator
10. Help put groceries away

There are many things I DO NOT  want help with(i.e. anything that involves open liquid containers or permanent ink), but I am trying to keep this positive, so use your own judgement in order to preserve your sanity.

Secret Weapon

Nothing says 'Snooze" like  JOHNSON'S® Baby Powder.  There are many mornings when I just can not muster up the gusto to hop in the shower and go through my routine of 'getting ready,' and I'm not going to lie, it's more often than I care to admit.  For those mornings, I use my secret weapon.  I know it's not a novel idea, but I am sharing because it really does work.  I will say I have a bit of an advantage being a blonde.  So it doesn't show up as much.  There are many, many products that absorb oil, however there are times where I just don't want to pay $15 bucks (or more!) for dry shampoo when I can shell out only $4.29 for an old fashioned classic. So, whether you are a working mom inside your home or out (meaning taking care of you own kids full time is also work!) try a little Johnson's next time you want to catch a few extra Z's.