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Shopping Smart for Back to School
One thing as a parent that I have complete mixed feelings about every year is shopping for Back to School.On the one hand I'm exciting because, hello, shopping.On the other hand I'm dreading it...
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Back to School Organization: Backpacks & Lockers
Today's post is one that's near and dear to my heart:Organization!There's just something special about seeing an organized space, no matter where it's located, that gets my heart a-pumpin'. It's a...
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20 Easy, Healthy, & Yummy Cold Lunch Ideas
For my children there is nothing in this world more exciting than food.I don't know if they get it from me (because, I admit, food is my downfall) or if it's because they are growing boys, but when my...
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10 After School Down-time Activities
Going back to school can be difficult.It's actually a very tiring experience even if you've done everything humanly possible to prepare for it.So it only makes sense that when your kids come home from...
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5 Important Conversations to Have Before Back to School
The back to school season is now in full swing.We are hustling to the store to get those few last minute items, going through drawers to make sure we have all the needed clothing, and piling into the...
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Book Feature: Mom At Last
The path to motherhood is different for every woman.Some of us are lucky enough to conceive almost instantaneously every time, others try for a few months before we see those coveted blue lines. And...
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Today's My Sunday Sip Feature at More Than Mommies!
When you're sitting down for a great cup of coffee on a peaceful Sunday morning what is better than getting to know a new friend?That is the premise behind the Sunday Sip Feature at More Than Mommies....
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Our First Day of School Party
In classic Kendra form, if there is a reason to throw a party then a party will be thrown. And what better reason is there than your kids going back to school?!*Happy dancing*And, no, I'm not the only...
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Hanging With Heather: Featuring When The Kids Are Bored
One of the great things I love about blogging is the friends you make and I have met many great people on my blogging journey; like Heather.I first met Heather through one of her many features and have...
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Minivan Moms
I swear its like a game. A small way to get their jollies in their sad, I-live-only-for-my-children, mom-jeaned lives.All I want to do is take my son to school. To drop him off with-out getting hit by...
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Oops, I Did It Again...
Anyone who has read Mommy, In Demand more than a few times knows that I am an avid Pinterester (as any sense-able woman is). There is nothing I like better than trolling all the creative ideas of...
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When I was growing up road-trips were very different than they are now.There were no great places to stop if you had to pee while on the Ohio turnpike (much to my mother's dismay), when going through...
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Decorate For Thanksgiving in $20 Or Less
After spending all my money on Halloween costumes and candy, then having to turn right back around and fork over a fortune for Christmas presents. It can become very easy for Thanksgiving to get lost...
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Fun with the Fishtank
Imagine with me, if you will, a quiet Monday morning.Fresh coffee still warm in a cup. Quiet toddler watching cartoons in the living room. A blissful mother not even a room away having a moment to...
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The Elf that Came Out of the Closet
Since last year there has been a list of things I've looked forward to for this Christmas season; from putting up my tree in front of my big picture window, to hanging stockings from my fire place,...
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The Perfect Letter To Santa
To a child, Christmas means toys. A LOT of them. And the biggest concern for them is whether they will get the ones that they spent all season writing to Santa for or not. And try as you might as a...
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Larios-Mendez Family. May you feel as blessed as we do this holiday season.
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The Best Mommy, In Demand Posts of 2013
Almost one year ago this month I had this brilliant little idea to start a blog chronicling the antics of my every day life. And what a little idea that was! Mommy, In Demand has grown a great deal...
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Cabin Fever
Whenever I hear the term Cabin Fever I can't help but think of the scene in that Muppet's movie Treasure Island where they are dancing and singing about cabin fever; and as a child watching it I never...
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Happy Birthday Mommy, In Demand!
Ever have that moment when you feel stupid? Completely and utterly stupid? Well, yesterday I had mine.It was the 1 year "blogiversary" of a favorite blog of mine. In which I was quick to congratulate...
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A Not-So-Witty Introduction
After last weeks' big Happy Birthday post for Mommy, In Demand I got to thinking about how I got into blogging and found myself looking at old posts. Through that search I found the first blog post I...
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5 Ingredient Creamy Tortellini
By the time January hits here in Michigan, there's only one thing left on anyone's mind: how much longer will winter last?And it seems like it's the same story every year (and even worse this year it...
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I'm The Monthly Review Co-Host
This month Mommy, In Demand is Co-Hosting the Monthly Review with Heather from The Frill of Life!(I seem to work with a lot of Heathers don't I? Lol!)I'm so honored to be able to join in this exciting...
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Spring Nail Polish Swap
This spring I took part in an awesome little activity along with several other great bloggers; The Spring Nail Polish Swap, Hosted by Mrs. AOK who has quickly become a good friend in my blogging world....
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Parenting PTSD
Wow! So much has happened since I last posted.So much has changed.I found a wonderful church that has welcomed me with open arms and allowed me to deepen my relationship with Heavenly Father. Something...
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