A Hoarding I Will Go....

Got to get out of my Writer's Block( ahem... procrastination!)The kids have been home the whole effin summer, then had an earthquake the first day of school followed by Hurricane Irene and two days off school without power....aghhhhh.  Now I hope to get back into the swing of things:)

One of Mama Kat's brilliant prompts for this week is:  If you were going to be a hoarder, what kind of hoarder would you be?  What would you hoard or what do you think people would say you would hoard?

Well ......it could be wine.  But I drink it all so really I'm not hoarding it.  Or chocolate but the same goes for that too.  Let me give you a hint:  you can have it with scones... or with the Queen of England, put your pinkie up, add cream and sugar, ______ and bisquits, ______ for two and two for ______.   If you guessed tea.... you are absolutely correct!  Sadly I can't pass by on ALL those neat flavors I find at the store.  The problem is most of them end up tasting horrible IMO but I keep them around forever (you never know when the Queen may stop by for a visit!)  and it drives my husband crazy. 

Some of the crazy flavors I have accumulated include:

Jasmine Pearls

Green & Ginseng Tea Blend

Eggnogg'n

Cinnamon Stick

Plantation Mint

Earl Grey Green

Harney & Sons Holiday Tea

Pomegranate Rasberry Green Tea

Green Tea with citrus

100% Green Tea

Spice Chai Latte

Vanilla/Ginger Spice

Cranberry Ginseng

Happy Tummy

Lipton

Rasberry Green tea

Chamomile Mint

& Spiced Ciders

So if you are really hankering for a good ol' cup o' tea.... you now know where to find one.  I may not be entertaining the Queen but I'll treat you like royalty... especially if you vote for me (see below).  THANK YOU!

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Mad About Mad Libs!

Mama Kat's World Famous Writer's Workshop. Notice I took out the Pretty Much because despite her modesty I think it's fair to say in the blogging world Kat is World Famous.

Without further ado...I will promptly address prompt 4.) Share a favorite craft or game that will keep your kids busy for at least 20 minutes.

I have to tell you that my kids are drawn to a game that I loved as a kid (heck I love it as an adult). It is super silly, educational (must know your verbs, adverbs, adjectives, nouns, plural nouns), can be played anywhere (great for car rides, camping, sleepovers and more) and it's guaranteed to make you giggle. Yes.. we are Mad about Mad Libs. The Mad Lib topics are endless. A few that have crossed out path are: Mad Libs on the Road, Pirates Mad Libs, Dinosaur Mad Libs, Mad Libs For President, Night of the Living Mad Libs, Cool Mad Libs, Goofy Mad Libs, Off The Wall Mad Libs, and Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, MAD LIBS.

Forget just 20 minutes.. we've had hours of fun with this game. Plus if you remember to use a pencil.. you can erase... and reuse over and over creating new silly stories.

For your reading pleasure I've included a Mad Lib clip:
*Warning: gross body parts and bodily functions are always a big hit with the younger crowd.


Hawaii, A Must Visit

Whether it's exploring coral boogers at the bottom of the Pacific heinie or teeing up for a game of cloud on a championship cake, Hawaii is nature's paradise. Everywhere in this tropical underwear, there is beauty for the toes to behold. Nowhere else in the world will you find such meanly elegant hotels nestled between majestic black mountains and tranquil waters. Hawaii should be at the top of your bike if you desire a romantic poke away or need to experience the thrill of deep sign fishing or just want to bask in the sun on the grumpy sands of the finest pretzels in existence. That's why three out of four diapers agree that Hawaii is a must for the best vacation for every member of your winkie (what the kids call boy's privates).


So if you're looking for some fun play some Mad Libs... or head to Hawaii to explore coral boogers or to get away for a romantic poke!

Get Your Ham On!

HELLO AGAIN.  It's time for some more Mama Kat fun!  I'm afraid I may have scared many of you with my singing vlog last week, so I'll spare you this week!  This week I'm going to blog the vlog because that is the question I liked best.

6.) Describe a time when your child said or did something that made you laugh out loud.

This past St. Paddy's Day we were having dinner at a friends house.  Her tradition was to serve the kids green eggs and ham.  I knew my daughter would turn her nose up at the eggs but she sure loves her meat so the ham was a hit.  She polished off her first helping and came dancing up asking for more.  When she left with her plate, she danced off doing a little rap move.  When my friend asked her what she was doing... she replied, "I'm getting my HAM ON!!!!"  We were all laughing out loud and nearly rolling on the floor (yes Kat we were really LOL and ROTFLMAO but we did NOT WOOT WOOT)  Claire is usually more shy and reserved but she sure HAMMED it up for us that night!