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Posted by Erin Shaw Street, June 12, 2009 in Balance , Southern Blogging Mamas

  Today's Southern Living Mama Blogger of the Week is Shannon of "Rocks In My Dryer."  

Shannonrocks Shannon is a "30-something mom" of four kids who hails from Arkansas and lives in Oklahoma.

We love this post about her relaxing anniversary weekend with her husband at a bed and breakfast called  Aaron's Gate outside Guthrie, Oklahoma.

And if a bed and breakfast is not in your weekend plans, her photos will inspire you to at least take a little time off for some unplugged fun.

Another one of our favorite posts from Rocks In My Dryer is:

Works For Me: Organizing Bedroom Clutter 

Here's an excerpt:

"Each boy now has his own treasure box, about twice the size of a shoe box.  All of their treasures (rocks from the playground, a letter from their beloved uncle, unused Chuck E. Cheese tickets and anything else they CAN'T POSSIBLY throw away) belong in the box.  When the box gets so full that the lid won't close, it means it's time to go through and throw some things away.

I love this, because it teaches them to prioritize and to understand that some things (a postcard from Yosemite) are not.  It helps keep loose pieces of clutter contained.  And the best part?  With their permission, I like to poke through their treasure box.  Seeing what they hold dear helps me treasures, while other things (an empty wrapper from their favorite candy bar) are really know them a little better."

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Shannon shares great tips for busy moms. And really, is there any other kind? Hats off to Shannon and all of the Southern Living Mama Bloggers!

If you have a Southern Mama Blogger, please let us know in "comments" below. Your nominations are important in helping us choose our weekly honoree.

Related Links:

Southern Living Mama Blogger Of The Week: Joshilyn Jackson, Faster Than Kudzu

Southern Living Mama Blogger Of The Week: We Are That Family

101 Free Things By State - Oklahoma


Comments

I love the treasure box idea! Such a great way to teach children (and adults!) about the value of prioritizing and not just hording everything. I'll definitely have to remember that someday when I have kids. Thanks!!

Posted by:Mallory | Friday, June 12, 2009 at 09:25 AM

I love Rocks in my Dryer! Have you checked out The Meanest Mom blog? http://www.themeanestmom.blogspot.com

She's from North Carolina but now lives in Philadelphia (reluctantly). She is downright hilarious in her tales about a southerner's life in the North. She has amassed a huge following for good reason.

Posted by:Amy S. | Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 09:02 AM
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