Motherhood Moments

MARCH 9, 2023

At a time when some writers tend to grouse about raising children, Rau revels in her good fortune and the day-to-day: teaching her younger son how to read using “Garfield” comic books; encouraging her older son to design his grandmother’s gravestone; observing the motley crew of boys who patronize “the yellow house” (Rau’s) for years.

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Son Rhode Island Journal Graduation 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 12, 2013

It is hard to believe that this is my 8th Mother’s Day – if seems like just yesterday I had my first little baby boy. But now he is about to finish 2nd grade, learning French, loving math, playing baseball, and attempting to learn the guitar. He is growing up so fast, and so are his brother and sister…. Yes - time flies *sigh*.

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Mother's Mothers Day Sister Baseball 45

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

Now with both of my boys in school this year, labels have become very important because it ensures that their items return home (and I’m not going through tape!). The shoe labels have really come in handy this year as my son is playing multiple shoes – with different athletic shoes (baseball, soccer, etc).

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Giveaway Shoes Win Baseball 94

For the Mommas

MARCH 15, 2014

If you have a 12 year old (or any old boy) you know umm how stinky they can be. With the basketball uniform, gym uniform, baseball practice clothes, well it is just kinda sort gross. I checked out the Tide plus Febreze Freshness Sport, primarily to get rid of the odor’s rising out from my son’s hamper.

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Tide Prizes Win Washer and Dryer 80