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Gonna Party Like It’s My Birthday…

by ahotmama on March 25, 2013 in Celebs/Style, Food, Hair, Holiday, Hot Mama ALERT, I'm Cheap, Just rambling, Kindergartner, Motherhood Journey

What do me, Danica Patrick, Juvenile, Elton John, and Sarah Jessica Parker have in common? Well, in addition to great hair and expensive taste in clothes, we all share the same birthday. You can see what celebrities were born on the same day as you here.

“Sunshine on My Shoulders” by John Denver could have been blasting in the delivery room while my mom was pushing me out. It was the #1 song on my birthday. This site lets you see the #1 song for any particular date: your birthday, anniversary, etc. On the day Morris was born, it was “Let it Burn” by Usher, and my MD was doing the tootsie roll to “Lollipop” by Lil Wayne as she pulled a breeched Bronson out.

If you want to know how old you are in dog years, your birth tree, or when you were concieved (TMI for me) then check out this site. It will give you a gazillion tidbits regarding the day you were born. I will sleep much bettr tonight knowing that the Mayan Calendar long count date of my birthday is 12.18.0.12.7 which is 12 baktun 18 katun 0 tun 12 uinal 7 ki.

And last but not least, I just might grab some free grub at Black Angus, Captain D’s, Daphne’s Greek Cafe, or Souplantation then hop on over to Baskin Robbins for a free 2.5 scoop of ice cream. This site shows you all kinds of freebies you can get in your neighborhood or online for your birthday. The free swag doesn’t stop there. You can also check out the freebies for your kids and your pet.

So, don’t be a birthday scrooge on your special day. These sites will hopefully make getting older (and wiser) just a little bit of fun.

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Redshirting For Kindergarten

by ahotmama on March 12, 2013 in BOYS!, Just rambling, Kindergartner, Motherhood Journey, Preschooler, Sports

With Bronson turning 5 this year and starting Kindergarten in the Fall, there has been lots of talk about Redshirting for Kindergarten. The term REDSHIRT comes from athletics. College athletes are redshirted to extend eligibility in sports by providing an additional year for growth and maturation. They train with the team but do not compete […]

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The Flag Cake

by ahotmama on July 2, 2012 in Food, Holiday, Kindergartner, Motherhood Journey

As a mom, I try to make the holidays fun for the kids.

I want them to enjoy childhood and the innocence and fun of being a kid.

So, when the Fourth of July started rolling around, I started thinking about a fun family tradition.

Fireworks came to mind, but then I remembered I have an insane, rough and tough 5 year old and a curious 1 year old. Matches, fire, and explosions are probably not the best thing for us to be experimenting with in the backyard.

Baking is fun and easy. Sugar is a key ingredient, and it requires minimal use of knives and a hot oven. Maybe Morris will be game.

The “Flag Cake” seemed like a very appropriate recipe for celebrating the Fourth. It’s a recipe from Ina Garten (The Barefoot Contessa on the Food Network). I love her style of classic elegance. I was ready to take it on.

Before I proceed I must warn you that I have a cooking dysfunction. I am “recipe intolerant.” This means that no matter what the recipe says, I never follow it completely. I don’t know why. But for some reason, butter, cream cheese, and sugar always seem to make their way into everything I cook (even if it’s mac and cheese).Since these were already in the recipe, it seemed like a winner.

This recipe was for a very large cake. Immediately I strayed from Ina’s instructions. I cut the recipe in half to make a smaller version. Well, I sort of threw in extra butter, sugar, and vanilla. As for the icing, I used the same ingredients, but again I did my own thing as far as the portions go.

I also changed the flag “toppings”. She used blueberries and raspberries. I used blackberries and strawberries. Subtle differences to accommodate my picky palette.

Nonetheless, it turned out great. The cake has pretty thick texture similar to a pound cake. I made the traditional cream cheese icing (the same one I use for Hummingbird Cake, Red Velvet, and Carrot Cake).

I had fun making and eating it with the boys. We will definitely add it to our 4th of July family traditions.

And just for added fun, we lit candles and sang happy birthday to America.

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25 Manners Kids Should Know By Age 9

by ahotmama on May 12, 2011 in 1st Grader, Awwww....., Kindergartner, Motherhood Journey, Preschooler

Parents Magazine posted an article about 25 Manners Kids Should Know by Age 9 in their March 2011 issue. I don’t know where to begin with this one. I was somewhat appalled that an article was even written covering standard manners for children. What are we as parents focusing on if our kids can’t master saying please and […]

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Casting Call

by ahotmama on November 11, 2010 in 1st Grader, Celebs/Style, Kindergartner, Motherhood Journey, Preschooler

Wanna be on tv? All you need is a team of 3 people, 1 being an adult (over 18), 1 being a child (17 and younger). Team members can be family, friends, coach, teacher, etc… CASTING FOR CARTOON NETWORK’S HIT FAMILY GAME SHOW “HOLE IN THE WALL!” See attached for more info on how to […]

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What Color Am I?

by ahotmama on October 19, 2010 in #1 Female Singer of All Time, 1st Grader, Celebs/Style, Hair, I Read Books, Kindergartner, Motherhood Journey, Race/Color, Toddler

The main reason I chose to raise my sons in California is because of the beach diversity. Growing up multiracial in the South taught me a lot, but umm…..I didn’t want my boys to grow up thinking the term “good hair” was a common word in Webster’s Dictionary. Mo and B both have their own […]

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Mo is 6

by ahotmama on May 22, 2010 in Holiday, Kindergartner, Motherhood Journey

I can’t believe I have a 6 year old now. I was just reading over the entry from Mo’s birthday last year. It truly does go by quickly.

Our lives have undergone major transformations since last year and I’m amazed and inspired by Mo’s ability to adapt to a new environment as well as lifestyle changes.

Mo reminds me so much of myself. I see so much of me in him. Sure, he’s good looking, funny, and smart. Those are the obvious similarities:-)

But he’s very compassionate, a perfectionist, and a competitor til the end. He thrives on making others happy even if it means he has to sacrifice. And he’s a little stubborn and hot tempered too

As a parent, it makes me proud to watch my son grow into such a loving and kind young man. Sure he curses on occasion, farts, and karate chops my neck, but what else could a mom ask for?

Happy Birthday Mo!