After many years of a strict “no practical joke” moratorium in our house, I lifted the ban recently, feeling they were mature enough and mostly for my entertainment. Now, pulling off a good practical joke in this house is next to impossible. I do have teen boys, both of whom are quite savvy when it comes to research and whathaveyou, so anything ... Read More »
Has anyone NOT made a caterpillar out of an egg carton? It’s an easy and fun craft that can be done with many different ages and however complicated you want it to be. Butterflies and bees are popular and fun too. Here are 5 other crafts you can make with egg cartons. Here’s an animal I would not have thought ... Read More »
I just want 5 minutes. 5 minutes where I can watch a snippet of the Real Housewives. Where I can go to the bathroom in peace without someone looking for me. Where I can take a moment and breathe. Is that too much to ask for? I’ve found a few ways I can steal 5, 10 even 30 minutes to ... Read More »
The third wednesday of April is Banana Day; and even though it was totally made up by college students we can still have fun with it. I’ve never tried these interesting banana tips so do so at your own risk. If you have tried one of these I’d love to hear about it in a comment – ’cause frankly I’ve ... Read More »
Our hearts and prayers are with the families affected by the senseless tragedy in Boston. This act of terror is hard to imagine and with the age of iPhones and location of the acts to the media, the images have be graphic and horrifying. We at Mommy Needs a Break know it’s difficult to gauge what children are thinking and ... Read More »
I bought this dress. As soon as I saw it, I had to have it! When I ordered it I thought it was black/gold but when it arrived it’s actually navy/gold. Ah well, still looks amazing and I’m daring so I’ll still pair black & gold accessories with it. I like to live dangerously when it comes to fashion. ... Read More »
Sometimes, when things seem to be overwhelming you just need a song or two. Today’s post isn’t about a lot of time, it’s just about laughter and fun. You’re welcome. Photo courtesy of someecards.com Read More »
April is Autism Awareness Month. Unless you live with someone with autism you don’t realize how much it affects the whole family, including the siblings. These videos are from the unique angle of a brother or sister of an autistic child. From a young boys perspective: From a 18 year old view: This video made me smile…and get teary ... Read More »
Tangerine Dream by mommyneedsabreak featuring a bangle bracelet Read More »
April 3rd is “Find A Rainbow Day.” Why did I not know about this day before!?! It certainly sounds like a fun day to celebrate. There are many, many ways you can celebrate rainbows. First the scientific route and what makes a rainbow: Now that we have the boring stuff out of the way… FOOD! I didn’t realize how many ... Read More »
Mommy Needs A Break … Because this parenting gig is hard, yo!
