Mommy Octopus

Apple Cider Vinegar has so many benefits for us but it can be a little hard to get down.  Since we got limes and strawberries today in our Bountiful Basket, I decided to put them to work.  Here’s my newest favorite way to get in some apple cider vinegar.  I enjoy making my own good girl moonshine along with the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle!  Don’t worry, there is no alcohol in this drink but it does have a little bit of a bite!  Hope you enjoy!

In a blender, combine strawberries, lime, ginger, sweetener, and water.  Blend until well blended.  Pour over ice and enjoy!

You know, it’s not everyday you get the chance to educate Darth Vader….

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Back in April, I told y’all about how I took my 4 year old to get her ears pierced.  Suffice it to say that it didn’t happen.  You guys gave me excellent advice on how you went about going for or waiting for earrings.  We decided to wait.

Here we are a month later and she has been asking again.  Constantly.  Telling me she doesn’t care if it hurts, she wants earrings.  We decided to go for it today, honestly thinking she’d back out again when we went there.

My pretty girl proved me wrong!  She hopped up on the chair and took the earrings without as much as a flinch!  We could see the determination in her eyes of how badly she wanted earrings.  And so… let me show you one of our little princesses and her beautiful ears….

I definitely think the key is waiting until they are 100% absolutely positively sure and so are you.  It’s okay to back off when you get there.  Even if they change their mind after the first ear.  It’s OKAY.

I felt horrible for the girl that went after my daughter.  The mom was pressuring her and there was lots of screaming, crying, and bribery.  I even went over to try and talk to the mom but she would have nothing of it.  It broke my heart.  I’m so glad we waited and my daughter is so thrilled with her earrings.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy made May 15 National Peace Officers Memorial Day and that full calendar week National Police Week. Today, we honor those who have given their lives for the protection and safety of others. Today, we honor their families who were left behind.

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With my recent post about making a Survival Kit for Law Enforcement Officers, I’ve received a ton of new readers on Facebook.  Thank you for taking the time to read my blog!  I thought it was time to introduce myself!

I’m Erin!  I’m a stay at home mom of 4 and wife of 12 years to my husband who is a Corporal with the local sheriff’s department and we live in NorthEast Georgia.

This blog was created so I can share deals and tidbits with my friends and grew from there.  We now have over 16,000 Facebook fans and I’m increasingly surprised about how many people take the time to read this little blog.

We love going camping, enjoying the outdoors, and we also homeschool.  Our days are filled with fun and adventures with a little blogging on the side.  Thanks for taking a moment to stop by our little world and enjoy the ride 😉