NC gives students end-of-grade test.It allows them to measure their educational growth for the current school year. Only my daughters took them this year. With my kids, the results are always the same! One does well, and the other one well…..long story short- it t’aint what it should be!
Soooooooo- today post will be short and sweet. Pray for my child that I don’t hurt her tonight. The end, good night!
They built a Home Depot Ginger bread house.
Have you ever walked into your child’s room and it looked like Hell had an Auction ? Please don’t tell me that I’m the only one with that problem.
She dresses well, cooks and baked great, she even has her book knowledge together well. I just can’t get her to keep that bed room clean for ANYTHING!
It never fails, I’ll either threaten her or hold a “carrot over her head” to get the results that I want in her bedroom.
It got me to thinking about the other things she and her 14 year old sister should have down pack before they leave our home within the next 3-4 years. So I made this list and went over it with my daughters. They accepted this checklist pretty well. (Good for them, as they don’t have parent rights up in this house)
Here’s our family’s
“Ready For The World Life Skills” Checklist
(It’s a list in progress feel free to add on in the comments)
Simple hair care knowledge. is essential
“Set the timer for 20 minutes and take a 5-minute break. Do that a few times and then take a longer break.”
”The teen years need to involve a gradual shift of responsibility to the teen.”
6. Know how to create and stick to a monthly budget.
7. What to do in case of an emergency, (car, medical, technical, spiritual)
8.To have working knowledge of herbs and plants.
9.How to properly clean cloths, and a entire house,
Resist the temptation to pick up the piles of clothes, books, and other messes in your child’s room. ”If you keep organizing their room, they will not learn what works and what doesn’t.”
And last but not least,
10. How to create a full well balanced meal.
Not too bad huh? This morning, as I gathered up the troops to get the household chores done, I grabbed my laptop, a cup of green tea and sat down to see how I, err I mean they, measure up.If you’re interested in how we made out, grab a cup and follow me. We’ll chat like old friends right here:
See you there! QC Supermom
I have alot of kids. If you have been reading my blogs you know that I have at least one in every age group from one to twenty. So maybe, just maybe, I can tell you a little something about saving money while having a birthday party.
Try decorating with lots of balloons…taped to the ceiling…no helium needed
1. Think outside of the box- Maybe a water balloon fight, Cooking party or sleep over will work, or even a pizza and painting party. If your child is in her/his teens, think money. Big kids LOVE money! Just take a few of her/his friends to dinner and lace her/him with a few dollars.
Dig for Treasures: Kids love to hunt for treasures (don’t we all?), and so it would be so much fun to bury them in sand and have a treasure hunt! If you don’t have a sand box, you could fill a plastic kiddie pool with sand. Treasures could be little action figures you can find at craft stores, containers of putty, coins, or you could go all out and do a pirate theme. You will need to provide each child with a bag of some sort to put their treasures in. (Get these things from the dollar store!)
2. Keep it simple- you don’t need a big menu, expensive decorations or
3 dozen kids! The kids won’t mind. Your backyard could be the best place ever to host your little one’s party. If you are lucky enough to live close a Monkey Joes, like I do. You could have the entire party there for $99*. Or you could take the entire family out for the evening to a special show like CirQue Du Soleil. (click the link to purchase tickets at discount) It is gonna be awesome this year! ( Check out this quiz. Good luck!) that show alone is enough of a celebration. You can get a family four pack for $118.00. Click on the picture to purchase.If you’re feeling a little lucky, you have a chance to win them. I’ll have the details in Monday’s post!
I usually try to stick with a color theme instead of character theme. The local dollar tree usually has great deals on party supplies
3. Do It your self- Come on, it’s your child and money! Borrow chairs, others people long, empty hands. Grab up close outs items at craft stores and Pinterest tips. Instead of hiring entertainment, play games.Emma Southern Cake Queen said to take a class and make your own birthday cake.
4. Party in twos- If your child has a classmate or sibling around the same age and birth date- go for it! The savings are incredible! t’s best to choose a friend who has a lot of overlap of friends with your child so that you don’t have to invite twice as many people. If they have five mutual friends and each invite another two or three friends, you’ll still have a manageable number.Makes sense right?
For my son’s party, we made a simple pinata. First, we blew up some balloons, and I had my son tape them into whatever shape he wanted. (It ended up as a giant bee.) Then, I made a paste from flour and water, dipped newspaper strips in the paste, and laid them over the balloons until I covered all but a small opening for the candy. It took about two to three days to completely dry. Then, we just popped the balloons and painted the outside of the “bee.” We filled the bee with a two-dollar bag of “Fun Mix” candy from THE STORE. It made a cute decoration for the party, but the important part was that my son got to tell everyone that he made it.
Throwing a party should be a lot of fun and not a huge burden. These simple tricks are sure to lighten your workload and keep your party on budget!I
Till the next party, QC Supermom
Cute ideas below-
See this one. Pocket your dollars
Dollar Stretcher, always has great tips!
Fathers Day is coming! Are you Ready? What is really important on this special holiday is just to let our Fathers know that we love them. Let our Fathers know that they haven’t been forgotten, that we’re thinking of them and we love and appreciate them with all our hearts. Much more than any material gift, that simple gesture of love is already more than enough. But just in case you need some suggestions, I’ve come up with 5 fun, usable, cute and affordable picks that will show him he’s number one on June 17.
My husband can be a real pain sometimes. He is such a simple guy that getting him a gift 
is such a hassle. The children always want to impress him. I look for something affordable that will includes the two of us getting alone time.
1 Super Dad Gift Basket: Who needs a motorcycle when they can fly right? Make a basket with all of his favorite snacks and top it off with some creative labels to let him know how super he really is. – Nila The Candy Stylist has a few great ideas to get you going!
2. “I love My Daddy because”: A plaque that dad is sure to cherish. Not to mention he’ll have some bragging rights about how awesome his children are wherever he decides to display it. Let the kids do all of the work.
In Charlotte there’s a lady named Lena that does the very BEST caricatures, just in case you need a back up plan!
3. Handy Man Kit: Dads love their tools and keeping them all together and safely away from the children is a must. Build his kit with bandages, tape measures herbs for first aid, and other out of the norm, but needed items. He’ll love it. because it’s made for him, a super duper handy dad! -
4. Make a CD -Make a cd of his favorite songs. Use a regular burnable cd or one that lets you print your own label. Find and add his favorite songs. Make sure to use cds you already own, or purchase them from approved sites. Please follow all copyright laws. 
5. Write a Joke Book -With a little research and paper, you can make your dad a fun book to enjoy. Take several pieces of paper and cut or fold them to the size you want. Folding a plain piece of copy paper in half makes a nice size to work with. Write the joke on one side and the answer on the backside. Illustrate with drawing, photographs, or magazine cut outs.
Okay, I’ve given you some great ideas. Go forth grasshopper & make daddy proud! I haven’t decided yet for my husband. I still have a few days to pin something down. What I should do is load everyone up & head for the nearest buffet like he does for Mother’s Day. But naaah, hopefully he’ll be so impressed that he’ll catch on next year and step his Mother’s Day game up.
Try this!
-Awesome printables. It’s a fill in the blank tie sheet.
Friday, I’ll have even more wonderful ideas to share!
I am so heated as I type this.
I just found out my child was offered weed, Mary Jane, Spice, K12, blunt, bud, pot, spliff- what ever you want to call it, by a very close family member. Now, what should I do? My husband says that I am blowing it out of proportion. I think NOT! This is my child we talking about!
What really made me furious is the fact that I thought she knew how to say “Heck No”! We see teens that “live that rebellious lifestyle” and I assume that she conceptualizes it, (as I have) as a troubled teen that needs an outlet. But it would never be her because we are always doing something positive. BUT I guess I missed something.
I am logical enough to know that it’s the thing now among kids, but for a brain as young as hers. I can’t see how it won’t cause ill effects. So I did a little research for support. I wanted to validated my ill feelings on why young teens should not smoke weed. I found one.
Specifically, Duke University linked smoking weed to lower IQ. The study followed more than 1,000 people over several decades and recorded their marijuana use and IQ. Those who smoked regularly and who’d begun in adolescence had an average drop of eight IQ points by their 30s. “It does impact brain function and reduces one’s intellect. It has a tremendous impact on decision-making,” Dean says. People are not as apt to make good, positive decisions under the influence of marijuana.”
Putting her in a drug awareness program is sounding like the route to go for me! After a little more research I found this it seems to be helpful as well.
Parents and Prevention
Talking with your child when they are in elementary or middle school in an honest and open way can prevent drug use in the future.
(many of these tips I have tried, so my guess is that peer pressure is powerful than I thought! But do try them)
The following are tips on for how to discuss marijuana with your child:
Teenage girl suffered strokes, brain damage after smoking synthetic marijuana
Sometimes parents may suspect that their child is already using marijuana. The following are common signs of marijuana use:
Many teenagers believe that marijuana is safer than alcohol or other drugs. When discussing marijuana with your child, it is helpful to know the myths and the facts. The following are some common myths about marijuana:
Effects of Marijuana
Regular use of marijuana can lead to dependence, which causes users to have a very hard time stopping. When teens use marijuana regularly, they may crave marijuana and give up important activities to use marijuana. If they stop using, they may suffer from withdrawal symptoms which can include irritability, anxiety, and changes in mood, sleep, and appetite.
Marijuana can also cause serious problems with learning, feelings, and health. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active ingredient in marijuana. THC affects the brain’s control of emotions, thinking, and coordination.
Use of marijuana can lead to:
Long-term use of marijuana can lead to:
One thing it didn’t cover is the possibility of getting a bad mix or synthetic (man-made) marijuana-like drugs. It too is possible. To help prevent your child from blazing, bonging, puffing, and toking start now. If you think she/he has tried it – do something, just don’t give up! Well, it’s almost time for the crew to get up. I got to go now, see you Wednesday!
Some relative links-
A Parent’s Guide to the Teen Brain
1-855-DRUGFREE (1-855-378-4373)
Till the next mess, take care, QC Supermom
Noah Elohim is 1 today!!! 
I’m sitting here looking at him as he dances across the floor with his big siblings. It’s so incredible to fathom the love God has for me compared to how much I sincerely LOVE this little guy (and the rest of his siblings.)
“I said, ‘You are “gods” [Elohim] you are all sons of the Most High’”
We have a birthday boy today! My baby, Noah has hit a major milestone right during the middle of a heavy and long rain.
It’s been so nice to see how, time, love and breast milk has done such as great job for him. At his checkup yesterday is got a A+. Meaning his weight and height was in the 50th% range with others his age. We may not get a 6’8 guy like his oldest brother Jervon, but we won’t have a Muggsy Bogues either. 
Do you know what his name means: Noah
It’s pronounced NOH-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Noah is “peaceful”. Also possibly “long-lived”, “comforter”, or “wanderer”. The patriarch survivor of the Great Flood who drifted in the ark for 40 days of rain. According to the biblical account, all the world’s nations are descended from Noah’s three sons. The name has been steadily used since the 17th century. (Noe is a Spanish form.) It has 6 variant forms: Knoa, Noach, Noak, Noe, Noe and Norrie.
Elohim-
It’s pronounced, Eh-loh-heem “The Holy One, Blessed be He, said to those, You want to know my name? I am called according to my actions. When I judge the creatures I am Elohim, and when I have mercy with My world, I am named YHVH” (Ex R. 3:6). The name YHVH (from the semitic root that means “to be”) and expresses the idea of God’s closeness to humans. YHVH “breathed into his (Adam’s) nostrils the breath of life” (Genesis 2:7). ( You can listen to it here. I LOVE the way his name is pronounced).
My husband and I created his name together after days of deliberation. We chose it for the same reason we named our other children righteous names. We want them to have something to keep them focused on someone greater then themselves.
Ok, great folks,I gotta get back to the party. Noah, is refusing to touch the birthday cake. I’d hate for him to sail away too soon to rebuild this crazy world on the account of a bad cake.
Don’t be surprise if you see the ark rolling down your street! Rain Rain go away, Noah’s 1st birthday party is today!
Yeah, I said it! Noah’s Ark……..(now watch Jennifer Hudson sing “Happy Birthday to You“)
Till the next birthday, be good, love strong & eat clean, QC Supermom
Cirque Du Soleil to present Quidam in Charlotte, NC!
Have you seen them before? I haven’t, so excitement is very much so in the air at our house.
I did a little research and learned that Quidam is a thrilling combination of acrobatic artistry, technical expertise, extravagant design and exceptional musical inspiration. No doubt it sounds like my type of entertainment!
Here’s more notes from the show:
Young Zoé is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world – the world of Quidam – where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul.
Quidam: a nameless passer-by, a solitary figure lingering on a street corner, a person rushing past and swallowed by the crowd. It could be anyone, anybody. Someone coming or going at the heart of our anonymous society. A member of the crowd, one of the silent majority. The one who cries out, sings and dreams within us all. This is the “quidam” whom this show allows to speak. This is the place that beckons – a place for dreaming and genuine relations where all quidams, by proclaiming their individuality, can finally emerge from anonymity.
Watch it live next month!
The first show is July 3rd at 730pm but you have a chance to win a few yourself. And for the little ones, I’ll have some fun coloring sheets to share next week.
Tickets are now on sale for Quidam at the Time Warner Arena. QC Supermom readers can save up to 25% off ticket prices when purchased through TicketMaster with the coupon code:
Giveaway: Dates July 3-7 2013 (there are no performances on the 4th of July).
Winner gets a family four pack to see the amazing Quidam at Time Warner Arena on Saturday, July 6 at 3:30 p.m.! Answer true or false for each statement below. If it’s false, tell me the right answer would you. Winner will be announced the day before the show, so keep your eye open !
QUIDAM TOUR TRIVIA
Let’s have a little trivia fun!
• 45 artists from 20 different countries
• 90 employees from 25 different countries
• 321 techs from 11 different countries
• The stage is made up of 69 panels built in under 8 hours
• 15 trucks carrying the 1200,000lbs of equipment
• 2,592 pieces of handmade costumes are used in the show
• The wardrobe is worth over $4,000,000
• In 2013 Quidam will visit 46 cities to perform over 320 shows
• Since the show started in 1996 more than 10,000,000 people saw Quidam
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Till the next fun day, take care! -QC Supermom
You’ve heard that saying before right? An idle mind is the devils workshop. Or maybe you’ve heard it like this: The idle bodie and the idle braine is the shoppe [workshop] of the deuill, or even, “Tell him to be [a] good boy and study hard.It all boils down to this, unless you want brain drain and a whole in your wall, find something for your child to do.
But what to do with your teens during the summer when school is out?
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If your mind isn’t occupied with positive things you will think up trouble and get into it. You need to find something productive to do before you cause problems for yourself.- QC Supermom
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Part I- -part II will be in Wednesdays wow! This series is gonna bless somebody. It’s just that good.
It is very difficult to keep your mind off of negatives when you have a lot of time to think; and nothing productive to think about. Previously I shared some great summer tips for preschoolers. Then my teens reminded me that they too deserved a blog of ideas for them to consider. So here we go. A list of geared to keep teenagers busy this summer. Most of these maybe kick started by the help of family & friends. Everyone knows somebody, right?!
Babysitting
The Big Sister
Babysitters are paid well for their time. I have friends in Charlotte who pay their babysitters $12-$15 an hour. You could even barter your pay. Payment varies depending on the sitter’s age, kids age, duration and activities. (Being CPR certified will get you even more pay)
Car Wash attendant
Fast cash and a great workout! The common wet down on a hot day will be an extra perk! What else can I say?
Pet Walker
You don’t have to be a dog whisper to do this. Just walk the dog.I have an older friend . She has a tiny, playful dog. They walk to the mailbox together most days, but guess who can make that money on the days she’s not feeling well? YOU! Why stop there? Go a step further. Offer to wash & dress the pet for a couple of dollars more.
Personal Assistant
I’m sure that you know some moms that are totally stretched out.( ) They need more hours in a day. What if you can make their day easier and get paid? Grocery, crafts, clothes, travel, even entertainment shop for moms,and their busy families.The more options the better. Just always look for deals, frills, bells and whistles to add value to your offerings. Think perceived value!
Salon Helper 
Sweep, get refreshments, sell perfume, necklaces, etc. Be the person they look for for those extras just before heading out for the night! Keyword is convenience, available and adorable! (Soon you maybe able to sell on Esty with your own signature line)
Restaurant Wait Staff
Although you’ll be on your feet for the entire shift, you’ll also learn about serving, effective communication skills and the value of a great smile. Why? Because most of your money will come from customer tips.
Camp Counselor
If you love the outdoors and don’t mind being away from home, camp counseling is a great way to enjoy the summer and make new friends. With all the socializing and activities, it’s practically as fun as being a camper. Plus, the time away from home is great prep for college life. If you are a good leader this may be for you.
“While some of your friends may be logging major couch time in front of the TV, getting nowhere, you may very well find yourself updating your resume, figuring out ways to save the Earth, or brainstorming about business ideas with other friends who, like you who don’t parents want to see a devils workshop in their house. ”- QC Supermom
Park Employee
Check out the job opportunities at state and national parks. There’s a wide range of work to be done, from guest services to concessions to getting down and dirty in the wilderness. You’ll get to work in a beautiful environment and learn about local ecology.
Volunteer
We found Elmo at the party!!!
Who said that jobs need to pay in cash? Volunteer work can give you something many paying jobs can’t: that warm fuzzy feeling. This is an excellent way to perk up your resume and college applications. And at the end of the day,you may have learned a new skill.
So find a way to stay busy. Be productive. Keep your mind occupied. More tips in Wednesdays post. Share it!
Till be next big question, take care!
QC Supermom
