When Did I Teach My Sons How To Peel a Potato? July 22, 2014

Hello friends, I hope all is well in your world.

Sometimes I used to wish that there was a manual with chapters that could answer questions about raising my sons, questions like when was it a good time to teach them the basics. When do we teach them how to cook and clean or manage a household? When do we teach them how to write a check or pay a bill? Do we teach our daughters differently than our sons?

So many questions ran through my mind and now with them starting college in a few weeks, and the youngest leaving home for the first time, a strange question popped into my head, does my son know how to peel a potato?

When did you teach your sons how to sew?

When did you teach them how to cook?

When did you teach your sons how to wash their clothes, fold and then put them away?

When did you teach your sons how to clean a toilet, scrub a tub or wash a mirror?

When did you teach them how to sweep, mop or vacuum a floor?

When did you teach your sons how to iron their clothes?

When did you teach them how to make their bed?

When did you teach your sons how to wash dishes or load the dishwasher?

When did you teach them how to dust?

When did I teach my son how to peel a potato?

I don’t remember when I taught them any of this, but I’m glad that I did!

When did you teach your son or daughter how to peel a potato?

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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GlassesUSA April 28, 2013

Saturday my oldest son had an appointment at Simon Eye Associates in Middletown. We are a family of four with three of us wearing prescription glasses, so the out-of-pocket cost can easily exceed $100 even with insurance co-pays. I personally prefer stylish eye wear because wearing glasses is more than a necessity, it’s an accessory and “I go big or I go home”.

In the ’80’s, my sister started wearing glasses and she too preferred large frames which was also the style during that time -aka- Sally Jesse Raphael, which may be why I like them as well.

Unfortunately, my first prescription pair were the narrow, rectangular style and they gave me a headache, I could never place my eyes in the correct area of the frame and it was annoying. They cost me $300 out of pocket and I swore never to spend that much money again! In my family the only one who doesn’t wear glasses is Tayair which is strange because he was a 3 month preemie weighing only 2.5 lbs. Most preemies have a need for corrective eye wear especially during their early years, but this hasn’t been the case for him.

I was recently contacted by GlassesUSA to do a sponsored post and I didn’t hesitate because I am always looking for ways to save money. GlassesUSA is the premier place to buy discount prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. The request coincided with Tayair’s appointment so it was a perfect time to check them out. I looked through the large selection of eyeglasses at Simon Eye Associates so I could chose the same style from GlassesUSA.

Or maybe I’ll order a pair of prescription sunglasses for the summer.

GlassesUSA provides the highest quality optical products at the most affordable prices and delivery is fast. The lenses not only exceed FDA requirements but they pass a “5-Stripe” process prior to shipping. The goal of GlassesUSA is to provide the best eyewear in the quickest time frame possible. Glasses USA guarantees the highest quality, affordable prescription glasses because they partner with the best laboratories in the industry saving customers on every order. They pass these savings onto you making it a win-win situation! Getting the prescription from your optometrist is quick and easy and allows you the opportunity to order your next pair from GlassesUSA saving hundreds of dollars.

GlassesUSA is the premier place to buy discount prescription eyeglasses online!

Tayair didn’t need prescription glasses but checked out the latest sunglasses.

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