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About mastermindmommy

I am a stay at home mom to two of the most wonderful aggrivating little children. I love my husband but sometimes I want to kill him. Oh and I have a BA in English and don't do anything with it. Go figure.

The one where I talk about my dog’s balls…

I know… I haven’t been around much lately… I really don’t have any excuse…  blame Facebook… And my kids… and my inability to put down a book… GAH! Anyway, this week’s Mama Kat’s writing prompts had me in a tizzy. “This Week’s Prompts 1.) A promise. 2.) I thought my child was going to _______, [...]

Categories: Chewey, FAIL, Mama Kat's Writing Workshop, Mama Kat's Writing Workshop | 5 Comments

Mad Libs with Write on Edge, and no I’m not pregnant…

Today’s post comes from a prompt from writeonedge.com.  It was intended for April Fool’s Day, but as with everything in my life…  it took a backseat to running like an idiot all over for my family so I guess this is my April Fools joke on you Dear Reader.  SURPRISE!!  An April Fool’s Day joke [...]

Categories: Randomness..., Write on Edge, Writing Prompts | 1 Comment

The Me before the Mom…

This month the From Left to Write Book Club is reading a book called The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, by Jan-Philipp Sendker. Not available on the American market until February 1st, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats is an international bestseller about a man who goes missing and his daughter’s search for him. Her investigation into [...]

Categories: From Left to Write Book Club | 3 Comments

Jada Toys Battle Machines Combat Crash Review

Before the holiday season, I was fortunate enough to be contacted by Janina from Southard Communications on behalf of Jada Toys. Janina wanted to know if I was interested in trying and reviewing one of their Battle Machines toys here for you loyal reader. Of course, I said yes. The toy arrived and my kids [...]

Categories: Reviews | 1 Comment

OH FOR PETE’S SAKE!! IT’S A HEAD COLLAR… NOT A MUZZLE!! A Public Service Announcement

Meet Chewie… Chewie is our (almost) 11 month old Siberian Husky puppy. Meet Chewie’s head collar… Meet Chewie when he’s wearing his head collar… This is what Chewie looks like twice daily when I walk him.  Now, I don’t meet a lot of people when I walk Chewie, but those that I do meet (usually [...]

Categories: I hate people., Rants, this shit can only happen to me! | 2 Comments

I can’t even imagine…

I just wanted to take a minute of your time… I know I come on here and complain about my kids and my husband. A lot. I know… I’m usually awake in the wee hours of the morning (as I am now) thinking and being annoyed and worrying and thinking some more… It is also [...]

Categories: Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Kellogg’s Fiber Plus Cereal Review! #FiberPlus

Recently I was given the opportunity to sample two of Kellogg’s new Fiber Plus cereals, Berry Yogurt Crunch and Cinnamon Oat Crunch.  I’d have posted my own picture but my family ate them so fast, I didn’t have time…       Anyway, I love Kellogg’s products, especially the Special K snack bars and Special [...]

Categories: Reviews | 2 Comments

Playing the Prince

“Here Mommy, I will be the beautiful princess and you will be the handsome prince.”  Little Miss approaches me in one of her many princess dresses, in her hand is a bright green cape adorned with dollar signs. I hate that cape. It is scratchy. And annoying. And it reminds me of our worst vacation [...]

Categories: From Left to Write Book Club, my kids are FREAKING HILARIOUS, Sometimes I amaze even myself. | 6 Comments

Piggies and letters and potatoes, OH MY!!

I’m not going to lie when I tell you, I’m not the biggest fan of Play-Doh. Not the company, the compound. I don’t like the smell, the consistency, and weird film left over after I’ve touched it. YUCK! However… My kids LOVE it!! So when I was contacted by Lauren at Litzky PR on behalf [...]

Categories: Reviews | 1 Comment

My life without kids…

This week, Mama Kat’s Writing prompts included something I couldn’t resist. A chance to imagine my life without kids… I had to try it out.   I have friends that don’t have kids yet.  Sometimes I’m envious of the life they lead. I’ve been a mom for eight and a half years now. Those years [...]

Categories: Mama Kat's Writing Workshop | 11 Comments

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