The Rushed Mommy - A Busy Mom's Outlook on Family, Money, Meals, and Raising Twins

Baby Milestones: Twins and Standing

June 18, 2013 by RushedMommy 2 Comments

I am so much enjoying watching these girls grow. It feels like just yesterday that they were scrawny, underweight little newborns. They've quickly turned into these pudgy, busy, adorable little girls. And now we are moving on to the next milestone: standing up! Although they are both crawling, they are not both standing. For now, we have one stander and one kinda-almost-but-not-quite-yet … [Continue reading...]

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DIY End of Year Thank You Gift

June 17, 2013 by RushedMommy Leave a Comment

DIY thank you gift for classroom parent volunteer

2012-2013 was a great year for me as a teacher. My class got to do some fun projects, performances, and even a walking field trip to the park! The only reason we could do so much was because I had some great parent volunteers. As the year was coming to a close, I wanted to give them a gift to say thank you for the hours they spent volunteering in my classroom. This is what I came up … [Continue reading...]

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Finding time for the Working Mom

June 15, 2013 by RushedMommy 2 Comments

persist, whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger

My last day of work was Friday. My teaching contract wasn't renewed (don't worry, I'm pretty sure I'll be called back before school starts) so for the next 57 days I'm a stay at home mom. Yay! This was an actual convo between me and my hubby this weekend. This was half of my day as a SAHM, but I still would've had to do all this anyway if I was working. It just would have taken place before … [Continue reading...]

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More than Mommies Mixer!

June 14, 2013 by RushedMommy 2 Comments

Well, Hiya! I am sooooooo excited to be the "Mixologist" for one of my fave-o-rite blog hops! I'm a brand new-ish blogger, and I just love the friends I've made through this blog hop. Mommies are awesome, so of course Mommy bloggers are bound to be wonderful people! Things have been crazy busy around our little home. We finished up school and all of the awards ceremonies, science fair … [Continue reading...]

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The Sippy Cup Dilemma

June 12, 2013 by RushedMommy 2 Comments

First off, I have to start by saying that I am a big water drinker myself. I carry water where ever I go. I almost obsess about making sure that I drink enough water everyday. So, I thought it was a great idea when the pediatrician recently told us that the girls need to be drinking more water. Then I ran into a problem. How do you get babies to drink water? Can you have your baby drink water … [Continue reading...]

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Cheesy Chile Rellenos Casserole

June 10, 2013 by RushedMommy Leave a Comment

Vegetarian Chile Rellenos Casserole Meatless Monday

Prep: 20 minutes Bake: 15 minutes Oven Temp: 450° This is a yummy casserole that is really quick to prepare. If you like your Mexican food spicy, add more cayenne pepper and swap the diced green chiles for canned diced jalapenos. We have little eaters with mild taste buds, so we actually have to omit the green chiles-although it tastes better with them. We served ours with fresh fruit and corn … [Continue reading...]

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Crock Pot Pork Chops

June 9, 2013 by RushedMommy 2 Comments

This was well received in my home, I hope you like it. I served it with mashed potatoes topped with some of the sauce. Yum! 1 onion, diced 2 tbsp olive oil 6 cloves garlic 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ c water ¾ c ketchup 1 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp chili powder Salt and pepper to taste Dash hot sauce 6 pork chops, bone-in Heat oil in a large skillet. Sautee … [Continue reading...]

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Baby Milestones: Twins and Crawling and Sitting

May 26, 2013 by RushedMommy 2 Comments

Do twins learn to do things at the same time? Will both twins start crawling together? Will they begin walking and talking at the same time? These were some of my questions as a mommy of twins. I was worried that one baby would be making tons of developmental growth and the other would seem 'behind'. Common sense tells me that worrying about this is silly. I know that every baby grows and … [Continue reading...]

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Summer Babies: Staying Sun-Safe

May 25, 2013 by RushedMommy Leave a Comment

Things are really heating up in our part of the country. We live close to great beaches, mountains for walking and picnicking, and are always on the go outdoors somewhere. I wasn't all that concerned about sun safety with my big boy, and I'm not so sure that was a great plan. I was younger and had great skin, but now that I'm a bit older and am starting to see the effects of sun damage to your … [Continue reading...]

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Putting Twins to Sleep in the Same Crib

April 9, 2013 by RushedMommy 4 Comments

While I was pregnant, people often asked if we planned to have our baby twins sleep together in the same crib. I read baby books and online forums and couldn't see any reason why they should not share a crib. I guess if they can share a uterus then they can also share a bed, right? I have blogged before about how our apartment feels so tiny and cramped with two new babies in it. Having two … [Continue reading...]

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