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If the vanilla coffee candle from Beanpod was a drug, I’d be high ALL THE TIME!

I don’t think I’ve ever smelled anything so good in my life (except for my grandma’s cooking after a long day of swimming lessons and no eating). I leave the jar by my desk so I can take the lid off every two minutes and smell the crap out of it.

It’s all I can do not to sink my teeth into that juicy candle and eat every last morsel.

I’ve been craving this dessert for months so I finally went out and bought the ingredients so I could make it. My grandma has been making this dessert for years and it’s a family favourite, so I can not wait to eat it tonight!

Hopefully she won’t mind if I share it with you. This isn’t healthy at all so don’t eat this if you’re on a diet.

Creme de Menthe Dessert

1 package Chocolate Oreo Crumbs
5 tbsp. melted butter
1 package miniature white marshmallows (250 grams)
1 cup milk
2 packages Dream Whip (or about 2 cups of whipping cream)
Creme de Menthe liqueur

Mix together melted butter and 2/3 of oreo crumbs. Press into a 9×13 pan. Cool in fridge. Meanwhile, put marshmallows and milk into a large glass bowl and microwave until melted. Keep checking and stirring while it’s in the microwave. Once melted, cool in fridge.

When everything is cooled, beat the Dream Whip and 1/2 cup or more of Creme de Menthe liqueur together. Pour over crumb mixture then sprinkle remaining oreo crumbs on top. Cool in fridge, then serve and impress.

Tishia at Moms Talk Network tagged me in a meme but this one is a bit different. Instead of “25 random things” this one is about Motherhood Lessons.

I’ve learned so many valuable lessons over the years, not just as a mom to my own two kids, but from my mother as I was growing up and all the other wonderful mothers around me including my grandmothers.

Something that both my grandmas had in common – they didn’t put up with shit from anyone!

You never back-talked around my grandmas and you always did what they told you. We learned early on that you could never sneak one past them.

When my maternal grandmother passed away a few years ago, I never felt so devastated in my life. Just thinking about her brings tears to my eyes and makes my heart ache because I miss her so much. She wasn’t the typical grandma that brought loads of gifts and spoiled her grandkids rotten every time she saw them.

She did bake us cookies and cake and we always looked forward to her “care packages” she would give us for birthday and Christmas gifts, but she was such a warm, caring and smart person that she didn’t need to “buy” love from her family.

She was the kind of mother that any woman would aspire to be. She showed her kids and grandkids love and respect, and we all showed her the same. If any of us were silly enough to show her anything but, we quickly learned not to make that mistake again. One disapproving look or harsh word from her was enough to make you never want to be on the receiving end of it again.

My paternal grandmother is a lot like my maternal grandmother. I’d never dream of disobeying my grandma, and even today, she has a way with my own kids that is inspiring. They listen to her better than anyone else and they get so excited when I tell her she’s coming to visit.

Last year we had a family supper at my grandma’s house and while we were all sitting around the table after supper, she was talking with my kids while they were colouring and she jokingly yelled at my son so he wouldn’t colour on the table. The rest of us adults didn’t realize she was joking at first, and we all sat up straight and had the same scared look on our faces until we saw her smiling.

She’s just such an amazing person that nobody would ever want to cross.

I think that’s the lesson I learned from both my grandmas. They are (and were) such powerful, smart, loving, kind, thoughtful women that anyone would want to emulate. The love and attention they’ve shown their families is immeasurable and none of us will ever forget it. If I can be even half as great as either of my grandmothers, I think I’m doing OK.

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Anna at Busy Mom’s Blog
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I know Valentine’s Day is fast approaching so I figured I’d do up a short list of some things that guys should keep in mind if they want to keep a little spark and romance in their marriage. (This was inspired by this little nuggety pearl of wisdom I posted earlier.) Warning: snot, poop and farty talk ahead.

10 Things You Should NOT Do If You Want to STAY Married

1. Don’t take a dump while your wife is in the shower. We really don’t want to smell your poop while we’re washing ourselves with our $40 aromatheraphy body wash.
2. Holding a door open long enough for it to close right in your wife’s face while she’s carrying in 15 bags of groceries is not funny or gentlemanly.
3. If you’re showering with your wife, please don’t pee in the shower like you normally do when you’re showering alone.
4. Don’t say “She’s Hawt!” about every girl that walks by when you’re shopping together at the mall.
5. Don’t hide big, expensive, inappropriate purchases in your vehicle or garage and expect your wife to never find out. You’re fooling yourself if you think a woman can’t sniff out an object that was overpaid for.
6. Picking flowers from the McDonald’s drive through and handing them to your wife as a Valentine’s Day present is not going to get you laid.
7. Mention your wife once in awhile to friends and family. Use her name, not “The Old Lady” or “The Wife”. Make sure they know she exists and that she’s not a troll.
8. I know a hot shower tends to loosen up a plugged nose, but try to find it in your heart to wait until you get out to blow your nose. Cleaning snot off the shower walls is not romantic.
9. If you’re going to be late for supper, pick up your cell phone and call. If you don’t have a cell or it’s dead, borrow someone else’s or find a payphone. If not, you might find some of your shower snot in your pasta sauce the next time you do show up for supper.
10. Do not fart right before, during, or after sex. I really shouldn’t have to explain why.

BONUS TIP: For the “morning pooper” guys who have pregnant wives with morning sickness – it is 100% OK to wake up your wife in the morning by flushing the toilet after you do your thing. It is not considerate to let her sleep for an hour and have her wake up, run to the can, and be greeted by your business.

I’m always sad that I don’t discover these amazing songs sooner, but I’m glad I do eventually. One such song is Corner Of Your Heart by Ingrid Michaelson.

So pretty. It’s sad and touching at the same time, and her voice is really soothing to listen to. Don’t listen while driving. You might get sleepy.

I love Someecards! They’re great to read if you need a good belly laugh or a hearty guffaw. You can even follow them on Twitter. I was pleased this morning to see that they have Someecards shirts. Here are a few on my wish list.

The first one is my favourite. There aren’t too many to choose from so hopefully they add a lot more in the future.

Guys, it is SO NOT OK to rip one on the first date.

If you think it is, then I don’t believe you deserve the chick you’re with – unless she happens to fart first. In that case, I wish you both the utmost happiness.

Don’t get me wrong. I have no problem cutting one when the need arises, but there’s a time and a place – like on your husband’s leg while he’s sleeping next to you. (But that’s only to get him back for farting under the covers and laughing as you start choking on the noxious fumes.)

So uh…yeah, just don’t. Please.

My dear friend at JennyJuice.com has just finished a Christmas story ebook. I’ve read it and think it’s a great story to read to the kids. I can’t wait to read it to my own! She’s definitely got a knack for story-telling.

She’s worked tirelessly to get it ready before Christmas, so if you’re looking for a last minute gift, this one is instant! Just download it, print it out, and read it to your little ones. I’m sure they’ll love it.

Download Maggie’s Christmas Adventure here.

You put this song on and do some cleaning around the house and tell me your butt doesn’t start to wiggle while you sweep.

Not a huge fan of Usher but I can’t stop listening to this one! It’s taking me longer to clean now cause I have to stop and dance every time.

My 2 year old is being potty trained right now. Our bathroom is tiny so his little potty sits really close to the big one. I went in there this morning after having a large cup of tea and he wanted to come in and be just like mom so we sat down on our respective cans together.

He leaned over to give me a kiss while we were both peeing but he tipped over on his potty and wiped out. He wasn’t hurt so I had a hard time trying not to cackle too loudly.

Then I realized how weird we are.

Joey kissing Eeyore at Halloween