Your mind is full of all the things you want to do before school starts and you're trying to pack in more summer in the limited time left. As you look at all the preparations, one thing starts to nag at you...WHAT ABOUT THE HAIR?!

Ok, so I'm not the best cook in the world, but sometimes I think my world conspires against my best efforts. It seems that very often when it is time for me to prepare dinner my toddler gets extra fussy and demanding. Is he hungry? Does he want to see what I'm doing? Is he tired? I don't know, but he has a knack for wanting me to hold him right when I need to use both hands to cook dinner. The other day – with fussy toddler wanting to be held, big kids bickering, telephone ringing, and tummies rumbling – I was 20 minutes into dinner prep and nothing was cooking yet. Nothing.

A few days ago, I posted a blog about my repugnance toward that popular but labor-intensive kids' snack, the Fruit Roll-up.

After some thought, I decided it might be helpful if I offered struggling parents some step-by-step instructions on how to free one of these things from its nearly impenetrable, armor-like packaging.

The summer is winding down and we are saying goodbye to several of our team members as they head off to college. We need bright faces to fill their shoes!!

Interviews will take place on Thursday, do not apply if you are not available on Thursday for an interview.
We will call you to set up your time. Interviewing only BEST applicants!!

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Previous experience with kids is a plus, but will train the right person.

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By Bryan County Now

Dear Lovely Mommie,

Today I took my 15-month-old son to the doctor for his check-up. The visit started out fine with my three kids amusing themselves with the toys in the waiting room. I did have to retrieve my little guy a few times as he wandered beyond the waiting area in pursuit of greater adventures. But for the most part everything was under control. Then we were called back and escorted to the tiny little room where the nurse weighs the little people, and left there for what seemed an eternity.

What: The Savannah Morning News will host the AppleCare Back-To-School Expo

When: Sunday, August 1 from Noon until 4 p.m.

Where: Savannah Civic Center

Be sure to stop by the CoastalMommies.com booth for your chance
to win back to school supplies or a $100 gift certificate to Hubbard's
Maid Service.

More details:

Nikki Deason, 25, of Savannah, is this week's guest on Mom Knows Best. The mother of four boys talks about how she burns off their young energy, being pregnant and the challenges she expects during their teen years.

Click play below to watch.