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The Back-to-School Silent Killer: Pediatric Cardiomyopathy

September 15, 2018 By Myrtle Marie 14 Comments

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Childrens Cardiomyopathy

September is Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month. One of the reason’s September was chosen, is because Pediatric Cardiomyopathy is also considered the “Back-to-School Silent Killer”. Some even call it the “death by exercise” disease. Many children suffer from it, with their parents and even doctors not knowing until it is too late. That is why there needs to be more awareness to prevent the worst.

Maybe you have never heard of cardiomyopathy. There was a time I had never heard of it either. Then there was this sudden moment, that my whole world was shaken by the cardiomyopathy diagnosis of my baby.

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*NO COST* DIY Halloween Costumes for Moms

September 12, 2018 By Myrtle Marie 12 Comments

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No Cost DIY Halloween Costumes for Moms that are super easy and cheap! Join in the fun and dress up this Halloween in one of these Last-Minute Halloween Ideas!

Cheap DIY Halloween Costumes

Double, double toil in trouble, it’s almost that time of year again…HALLOWEEN! Even though it’s on October 31st, we all seem to start celebrating it as soon as October gets here. From the decorations to the candy, trick-or-treating is quite a BIG DEAL.

My kids start thinking of their costumes on November 1st. Of course, it usually changes several times before October rolls around, but they do a lot of planning.

We have a tradition of walking the neighborhood with some very close friends. The neighborhood puts on a show of their own, from spooky décor to awesome props, it sure is a night to remember.

Creative DIY Halloween Costumes

To keep in the spirit of things, I always dress up with the kids. The thing is though, I don’t like spending money unnecessarily. To say the least, I am a really frugal person. I have yet to spend money on a costume for myself.

I gathered some photos of costumes from the past five years to show you how easy it is to use what you have. Excuse the quality of the photos and the cheesy poses, when I took these I had no intention of sharing these with the world. Although, today I thought it would be a great idea to show other DIYers just how easy it is to dress up for Halloween using what you have.

Easy No Cost DIY Halloween Costumes For Moms

 

The Cat

Seriously, how simple is a cat. Use a black make-up pencil to draw some whiskers on your face, and heart on your nose. If you have a daughter, chances are there is at least one cat-ear headband in your house. Wear something black… Meow, you are a cat!

The Scarecrow

Just like a black cat, the scarecrow is another symbol for fall and Halloween. This time I used a brown make-up pencil to make stitches on my face and nose. I wore my husband’s red flannel and my beach hat.  Just like that, I was scaring all the crows.

The Deer

DIY Halloween costume

Best DIY Halloween Costume

This was part of a couple’s costume. I was a deer and my husband wore his camouflage…I’m sure you get the picture. I wore an old brown turtleneck and my daughter’s reindeer antlers from Christmas. I used a black make-up pencil to draw a nose and long lashes around my eyes. Boom, I was a deer…no pun intended. Well, maybe a little 😉

The Mummy

Best Pregnant Halloween Costume

Being a mummy was so much fun because I was 8 month’s pregnant. It made the costume like a funny pun. I cut strips from an old white sheet, and my husband had fun wrapping it all around my pregnant belly. I used a black make-up pencil to draw big dark circles around my eyes. After all, I do feel very qualified to be a “Mum”.

And last but not least, my all-time favorite costume was…

Rosie the Riveter

Best Rosie the Riveter Halloween Costume

Of course, I had to be Rosie. What woman doesn’t want to be Rosie? She symbolizes the female spirit.  Again, this was another easy costume. I wore my favorite denim shirt and tied a red bandana in my hair. I did style my hair classic 1940’s style, which I did have to watch a YouTube video to get the look just right. I have to admit that I loved my hair like that because it reminded me of pictures of my Grandmother when she was young. I completed the costume with red lipstick and my “We Can Do It” attitude.

Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

So, there are no excuses not to dress up with your kiddos this Halloween. Use what you already have and be creative. Dressing up is why Halloween is considered the most fun holiday. Your kids will love it, and you get to be something other than Mom for a night.

 

Have you ever DIYed your Halloween costume?

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Why Homeschooling is One of the Best Decisions We Have Ever Made

August 18, 2018 By Myrtle Marie 8 Comments

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Have you ever asked, “Should I homeschool?” There are many reasons to homeschool your children. Yes, there are arguments against homeschooling, but there are also many benefits to homeschooling. Read on to find out why Homeschooling is One of the Best Decisions We Have Ever Made!

Benefits of homeschooling. Advantages of homeschooling.

 

Should I Homeschool?

Some people just know that they will homeschool their children. They are confident about it before they even have their first child. I, on the other hand, was not one of those people. In fact, I had considered it many times, but I hesitated for a long time before making that important decision. [Read more…]

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