Last Friday Night (parody about a Scout campout) ...

Lil Scout Joel with his baby brother Sam. Scroll to the bottom to see the outcome.

*This post was originally uploaded October 1, 2011.

Set to the tune of the song I HATE by Katy Perry (I love the melody but hate the words!). It's about a little campout we had once when my oldest was just 10 years old. 

There's rip in my man's jeans

Must've eaten too much beans

Kids are all over the place

Runnin’ up and down the berm

I smell like a coffeebar

Sam is passed out on my lap

S’mores are on the barbeque

How to Get Rid of Crickets in Your House

 

Crickets have a large number of different species in the world, but three of these species are very common, which are house cricket, field cricket, and ground cricket. Crickets can be many things to different people in different parts of the world.

While some think of crickets as pests, kids love to catch them for fun, and the people in China and Japan consider them as a sign of good luck and usually keep them as pets. Moreover, others also enjoy the serenity the chirping sounds of crickets make outdoors. But this sound can be enough to drive anyone crazy when made all night.

5 Tips for Combatting Insomnia and Getting Better Sleep

Apparently, I used to have the Magic Mommy Touch for getting my kidlets to sleep 

If there is one thing many of us take for granted in life, it’s getting enough sleep each night. Waking up feeling restless and exhausted will impact your day ahead, potentially causing problems in your professional and personal endeavors. However, for those with insomnia, not getting any sleep at all can have serious consequences on your health.

Insomnia affects millions of UK adults, so if you fall into this category, here are some tips on conquering the sleep disorder and getting a good night’s sleep.

4 Considerations If You're Moving During The Pandemic

 You can’t always time life perfectly. Taking moving. You need to do it for several reasons, including that your current home has positive equity and you want to take advantage before the bubble bursts. There is a problem, though - you’re in the middle of a pandemic.

For many people, avoiding moving has been essential since they don’t want to take risks. However, at some point, you’ve got to outweigh the pros against the cons. If, for instance, your mental health is deteriorating due to limited space, it’s time to up sticks and find somewhere new.

Of course, the process isn’t simple when you have a situation like the one the entire world has experienced over the past twelve months. So, the key is to think of the considerations that can make it easier and safer. If you’re searching for inspiration, please free feel to use these four factors to your advantage.

Your COVID Fashion and Religious Update One Year In

Welcome to your COVID fashion and religious update (you're welcome):

Kohl's has no dressing rooms open, even though they did last summer.

Target dressing rooms are still closed.

Macy's and Dillard's let you try on a zillion dresses and they are hung right back up. No sanitizing dressing rooms, no sanitizing clothing. Do you know how many prom dresses teen girls try on in the span of several hours?