All posts by Anne Younger

Anne is a 30-something full-time SAHM mom of 5 ranging from 3 to 17 and grandma of 1 who resides in Ashwaubenon (Green Bay) Wisconsin. She started blogging in 2008 as a way to regain her sanity. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, cheeseburgers and vodka along with spending time with her husband and kids.

Just One Of My Kids

His First Day

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Today, my little Alexander went off into the land of big kids.
He started summer school.
Yes, he is 4 and in summer school.
Monday through Friday for the next 4 weeks my little man will be sitting in his Getting Ready for 4K class.
Where has the time gone??

I cannot believe how grown up my little boy is.

Today was a HUGE day for him since he has never really been in a group setting that mom or dad wasn’t included in. He is also the first of my children to experience this as both Zack and Libby were in day care from 6 weeks on and remained in day care until I quit working outside the home.

I am happy to report that he LOVED it.
All he talked about from the moment he got home until he went to bed had something to do with school.

Mommy, they have a play kitchen in my classroom.
Mommy, there are soooooo many toys to play with.
Mommy, my teacher Miss L, she’s really nice.
Mommy, I got to have a snack and milk.
Mommy, there is a bathroom in our classroom too!

Everything he told me came out fast and was told with great excitement.

He did make a point to tell me that he got an owie on the playground and Miss L got him a bandaid and he wished I could have been there to kiss it for him and that he missed me.

I have to admit, I missed him as well but it was nice to have some quiet time at home.
In his absence I was able to take a shower for the first time in 4 years that was not interrupted by someone coming in the bathroom, someone crying or someone screaming they needed me.

And, I was not alone in enjoying the quiet.
Ellie did something she had been waiting to do for 6 months.

She napped for two undisturbed hours!!

Who knew that a 3 hour break in the morning would be such a great thing?

Tomorrow begins day 2 of summer school and he cannot wait to go and learn more.

I can’t wait for him to come home and tell me all about it.

I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he will sing me another new song too!!!

I am so thankful that our district offers 4K and even more thankful that they offer a summer program to prepare him for the fall.
I am also very thankful to the wonderful teachers who dedicate so much time and effort into educating Alexander, Libby and Zack over the summer.
THANK YOU!!!!!!
If it wasn’t for teachers that are so dedicated this summer school program would not exist!
I cannot say thank you enough!!!!

Shopping for the man in your life

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What is it with men and their dislike of shopping?
In the 6 years we have been together, the Alex has never really been one to head out and go shopping for himself….for the most part I am the one who is always out, combing through all of the men’s clothes in hunt of the perfect deal.
With a family of 6, when it comes to shopping, we are always looking for a steal in the clothing department.
I personally like to purchase clothing for all us at an affordable cost which I’m sure most other large families do too. Not only do I like affordable but I like affordable with a good quality as well.
Since I like to hunt for a good deal I have turned to both the brick and mortar store and the internet when making purchases and I have been lucky to always get a good deal on both.
I think for now, I will continue to be frugal when purchasing clothes for not just the hubs but the rest of the family as well but as far as I am concerned, the Alex can continue to buy his own underwear!
Do you have a man in your life that dislikes shopping or relies on you to do it for him?

Quaker Soft Baked Bars: I’m Addicted

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Quaker Oats. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hello, my name is Anne and I am addicted to the new Cinnamon Pecan Bread Quaker Soft Baked Bar (and the cookies too). This thing is like a flavor explosion of goodness in my mouth. It is a great wholesome food that I can keep on hand whenever I need a little bite to eat or am craving something a little sweet!

Quaker Soft Baked Bars are a breakfast snack that can be enjoyed at any time of day. I find them to be great for not just myself, but the kids as well when we are on the go. We have also used them as snack for the tball team already this season.

Each bar contails 140 calories, 5g of Fiber, 6grams of Protein and is an excelent source of 5 B-vitamins. The bars are available in two flavors: Cinnamon Pecan Bread and Banana Nut Bread. We enjoy both of them in our home because they seem to help conquer everyone’s craving!

Eat them right out of the box, keep them around for a snack or warm them up in the microwave and serve with a little ice cream for a little dessert!

Have you tried out the new Quaker Soft Baked Bars yet?

Child Safety/Recalls

Evenflo Convertible High Chair RECALL -June 5, 2012

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I know that I usually do not post about products that have been recalled but this time I am since we have this product in our home and I purchased it for Ellie 2 months ago.

If you have one please register for your replacement tray NOW!!

News from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov

For Immediate Release
June 5, 2011
Release #12-192

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 233-5921
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Evenflo Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: Convertible high chairs
Units: About 35,000 in the United States
Distributor: Evenflo Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Hazard: The activity tray on the high chair can unexpectedly detach and allow an unrestrained child to fall, posing a risk of injury to the child.
Incidents/Injuries: Evenflo has received 18 reports of trays that detached, including eight reports of children who fell from the high chair and sustained bumps and bruises.
Description: This recall involves Evenflo high chairs that convert from a high chair to toddler-size table and chair. The convertible high chair can be identified by the model names and numbers listed below. Model numbers are located on a label on the lower portion of one of the high chair’s legs.

MODEL NAME	MODEL NUMBER
Dottie Lime	29111259
Dottie Rose	29111271
Marianna	29111234

Sold at:Toys R Us and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and Wayfair.com between December 2011 and June 2012 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers with the recalled highchairs should immediately contact Evenflo for a replacement tray with installation and use instructions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact the Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at safety.evenflo.com.

G.I. JOE: Renegades Season One Vol. 1 – June 5th

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This summer, prepare to join the action and witness the emergence of the heroic G.I. JOE team as a cadre of highly-trained specialists who are forced to band together to prevent the nefarious COBRA from achieving world domination. G.I. JOE: Renegades Season 1 Volume 1 arrives on DVD today in a collectible 2-DVD set. Featuring the first 13 episodes from the first season, this collectible 2-DVD set is a must have for fans, kids and collectors.

When a spy mission against Cobra Industries goes awry, a group of young G.I. JOE team members is forced to hit the road as fugitives. Now the team members — DUKE, SCARLETT, ROADBLOCK, TUNNEL RAT, RIPCORD, BREAKER and SNAKE EYES — must use their wits and elite training to prove their innocence to the world before being caught by the authorities, the COBRA organization or, worse yet, another elite military team called the Falcons.

With exciting, action-packed storytelling, spectacular animation, G.I. JOE Renegades, produced by Hasbro Studios, boasts an incredible voice cast, including Charlie Adler (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen), Lee Majors (Six Million Dollar Man), Clancy Brown (Shawshank Redemption), Jason Marsden (Batman: The Brave and the Bold), Johnny Messner (Tears of the Sun) and Kevin Michael Richardson (The Batman).

I, personally, have been a G.I. JOE fan for as long as I can remember and am glad that I have passed that love on to my boys as well. As a young child, I was a HUGE Tomboy and was into all of the awesome cartoons for boys and steered far away from the girl ones. It didn’t take long before I was hooked on G.I. JOE.

Disclosure: I received a promotional copy of this film for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post does contain an affiliate link.