Should I Really Have To Time My Child Showering?

Morning routines at our house are usually pretty calm.  I have my one beautiful daughter, Grace who is 7 and will turn 8 in November.  She starts school every morning at 9:05 and the bus picks her up at 8:40.  This means we go out to the bus stop at about 8:30.  This gives us time to talk with the other kids, moms and enjoy the weather.

I say usually calm because we do run into the problem with showering.  Grace is to the point where she enjoys to take a shower and does a good job on her own.  She has pretty long hair so it took awhile before she "mastered" getting her hair completely cleaned and rinsed.  Now we are dealing with the problem of time.  If Grace could, I bet she would stay in that shower until every last bit of hot water was squeezed out.  Luckily we have not tried that yet!  I can not get that girl to take a shower under 20 or 25 minutes.  It is so frustrating.

Reasons why it frustrates me:

1. The money it is wasting.
2. The time she is spending.
3. The pure fact she has been told at least 100 times to take shorter showers.

I know Grace does not do it on purpose, obviously.  She is simply a kid who is having fun singing, laughing and really just having fun while getting clean.  The problem that occurs is it making her late in the morning.  The is no reason to take showers over 25 minutes. And she has been timed and told to take shorter ones and still has problems.  

We have even tried taking showers at night.  This helped solve the problems of running late in the morning and  once or twice she took shorter shower, but usually they were still super long.  

I am asking everyone...Do you struggle with something similar in your home?  Maybe not having to do with showering, but maybe something with time management.  

I do appreciate any suggestions.  I have mentioned it to a few people and they have just looked at me like it isn't a big deal.  Trust me, it is in our house.  After 6 months to 1 year of your child consistently showering on their own.  You then notice a major increase in the water bill.  We don't have a pool, no toilet issues nothing else that would cause a spike in the bill.  You then know that this is just wasted money basically going down the drain!!

On the other hand there is this part of you that is super proud of your child for showering on their own.  I don't want to make a huge issue out of it because she is so awesome.  If only she would get in it out.  lol  

Thanks so much for reading!

$1 Subs at Participating Jimmy John's 9/29/2011

I just heard it on News channel 4 and it is CONFIRMED!  Jimmy John’s will be having Customer Appreciation Day with $1 subs in the ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI area on September 29, 2011.  The  $1 subs will be available from 11:00AM-3:00PM on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at these participating locations in Missouri and Illinois:



Alton, IL – 92 Northport Dr.

Arnold, MO – 2202 Michigan Ave.

Belleville, IL – 2524 Greenmount Commons Rd. & 100 E. Main St.

Brentwood, MO – 1230 Strassner Dr.

Bridgeton, MO – 13586 N.W. Industrial Dr.

Creve Coeur, MO – 12808 Olive Blvd. & 11429 Olive Blvd.

Edwardsville, IL – 1063 S. State Rt. 157

Fairview Heights, IL – 5200 N. Illinois St.

Festus, MO – 1300 Veterans Pkwy.

Maplewood, MO – 7374 Manchester Rd.

Maryland Heights, MO – 2016 McKelvey Rd.

O’Fallon, IL – 1171 N. Green Mount Rd.

O’Fallon, MO – 981 Waterbury Falls

Olivette, MO – 9200 Olive Blvd.

St. Charles, MO – 3754 Elm St.

St. Louis, MO – 3674 Forest Park Ave., 508 Pine St., 5445 Telegraph Rd., 10566 Baptist Church Rd., 13 N. Euclid Ave., 5720 Oakland Ave. & 1631 S. Broadway

St. Peters, MO – 4865 Mexico Rd.

University City, MO – 6681 Delmar Blvd.

Washington, MO – 3061 Phoenix Center Dr.

Wentzville, MO – 1867 Wentzville Pkwy.

Wood River, IL – 1203 E. Edwardsville Rd.

Be sure to check withing your area to see if your Jimmy John's is participating in Customer Appreciation Day! 


Now that is a Cheap, Yummy and Freaky Fast lunch!!

Don't Forget Your Super Cheap Blue Bunny Treats At Dierbergs

St. Louis fans - Dierbergs certainly has some great treats for us this week.  While your stopping in to get your chicken and cooking cream, here are some other great deals you might want to pick up!

Blue Bunny Novelties - $1.74 - $2.69 - $1/1 peelies the packages OR $1/1 print HERE. 
(great time to stock up for summer!)
Fresh Express Green and Salad Crisp - 3/$5 - Use Dierbers coupon HERE = .99 cents each with $10 purchase.
Dierbergs Shredded Cheese - 3/$5 - Use Dierbergs coupon HERE = $1.29 each with $10 purchase.
(my store allows me to use 2 of each coupon)

Thx Coupon STL

JC Penny Hair Salon Savings

JC Penny Has two new coupons available now through April 5, 2011 for Salon services.  The first coupon is for a free hair glossing treatment when you buy a Studiowise flat iron or hair dryer.  The second is 20% off certain hair treatments for New Clients Only.  Please see coupons for complete details. 

Have you been to a JC Penny Hair Salon before?  I have been several times and the girl I had did an excellent job.  I was pleased.  She then left and I decided to do elsewhere. 

B1G1 Free at Baskin-Robbins

Go HERE to print your coupon for Buy 1 Get 1 Free on any cone. (of equal or lesser value)  Coupon expires 3/5/2011.  Yummy! Enjoy!!

Ruby Tuesday - Two Entrees For $20

Go HERE to print your coupon for two entrees from the Seafood, Steaks & Chicken, Ribs & Platters, or Pasta category for $20.  Valid 2/16/11 - 3/1/11.  See coupon for complete details. 

30% Off At Coach Is Back

Click HERE to print a coupon for an additional 30% your purchase now through 2/27/11.  If you missed this coupon the 1st time, you are in luck!  : ) 

FREE Country Bob's Sauce...Again!!

Head on over HERE and sign up for your FREE bottle of Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce. You will receive the coupon via snail mail.

This is a favorite in our house! If you haven't try it I would receommend it to you. What better way then to try it for FREE!!

thx Clippin With Carie