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Racial Slurs: Is Our Society Obsessed with "Pushing the Envelope"?

by Mama ButterflyI watched part of Dr. Phil recently and his show was about using the "n-word" and whether or not it's ok, depending on how you use it and your race, etc. This subject got me thinking about a whole other …
Does Growing Up in a Single Parent Home Inhibit Your Success in Life?

by Mama Butterfly[This post is a response to a Featured Question on Xanga.]I think the answer to that question depends entirely upon how one defines as success. I do not think growing up in a single parent household affe…
My Kids Are Like Animals!

by Mama ButterflyWhy my 3 year old is not unlike a little monkey:Monkey see = Monkey do *sigh* I never cease to be amazed at how high that boy can climb He never stops hopping around. ever. no, seriously, I call him Mr. …
Why Do Children Grow So Fast?

by Mama Butterfly When I look at my son I can hardly believe that he is almost 3 years old! Didn't I just have him about a month ago? And my daughter is 7 months old. This morning she was playing in the tub while I was g…
We Live in a Consumer Nation

by Mama ButterflyAmerica is a consumer nation. I know that we all live on different income levels, but the truth of the matter is that if you live in the USA, you are a consumer compared to the the majority of the world.…
My Child's "Music" Playing Is Driving Me Crazy

by Mama Butterfly My son R has always been drawn to music. When he was a baby, he would get very still and quiet whenever music was played. When he had just turned 1, he was a bit on the shy side. We were at a friend's h…
Balancing Act: Pros and Cons of Working from Home

by Mama ButterflyAs I've mentioned before, I am a work-from-home SAHM and I really love it. We have our good days and our bad days, but most of the time I feel as though I am able to balance being wife-mommy-employee pre…
Diary of a Work at Home Mom

by Mama ButterflyI thought I'd share what a typical day looks in my life! 7:00 a.m. - A wakes up, I get up. Feed A, brush my teeth, watch a few minutes of the Today Show, catch the weather, etc. 7:45 a.m. - R wakes up an…
Toys or Household "Non-Toys": What Do Children Prefer?

by Mama ButterflyI have never been a huge fan of toys. Believe me, we have our fair share, but compared to many families that we know, we probably have less. Still, I look at our toy bins and shelves, and just shake my h…
Preschool "Curriculum" Decided!

by Mama ButterflyI had posted a few weeks ago about wanting to find a curriculum for my almost 3 year old son, R. I realized after posting that "curriculum" was a bit of a strong word for what I was actually looking for.…