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"I'm not your friends' mom or I'd make them stay home too."
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Just Another Day of Me Being a Mean Mom
"I'm not your friends' mom or I'd make them stay home too."
Posted by Dawn at 3:02 PM
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- mommyofthree said...
Oooooh, I'm totally a mean mom like that and could really use that book. I will have three teenage daughters at once--heaven help me!
- November 22, 2008 at 3:12 PM
- mideastmom said...
Oo, oo, pick me, pick me! :-)
- November 22, 2008 at 3:13 PM
- gomomyourock said...
I was so thankful that my daughter didn't ask to go at midnight -probably had something to do the fact that we already had tickets for Friday night! I would have said no too, btw. Midnight on a school night - for a movie! - that's just crazy.
- November 22, 2008 at 3:13 PM
- Deb said...
I have 3 daughters and would love the book.
- November 22, 2008 at 3:16 PM
- Valerie said...
I have to admit that I have a ways to go before I'm to those "transitional years" with my daughter, but I'm already looking for insights as to how to mother a young girl in today's society.
- November 22, 2008 at 3:22 PM
- Brooke said...
People really let 12 year olds go to the midnight opening of a vampire movie?? Wow. My oldest is only 6, but I'm sure I'll be the meanest mom ever in a few years as well :)
- November 22, 2008 at 3:23 PM
- erica m said...
I know a gal who is due Christmas day with a lil girl...
- November 22, 2008 at 3:23 PM
- Anna said...
Sounds great! I will admit that I cringe every time I think of my sweet baby hitting those years.
- November 22, 2008 at 3:29 PM
- Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...
I definitely need this book...my 14 yo dd just said, "Why, because you always take (insert ds's name here) side?!?!?!"
- November 22, 2008 at 3:32 PM
- Mama On The Move said...
Aren't the tween years FUN? My 11 year old daughter doesn't get angry and stomp off, but she does cry at the drop of a hat over the oddest things. Out of chocolate milk? Tears. Favorite pair of pants are too dirty to wear? Tears. It's like being mom to a puddle.
- November 22, 2008 at 3:33 PM
- Jenn said...
I'll leave a note.... Crosses fingers on this one.
(only one daughter Iw ill have to know how to think a little different. allt he boys cloud my thingking)
- November 22, 2008 at 3:34 PM
What I like about this story is that despite the title of your blog, you didn't tell Savannah that she couldn't go "because you said so". You clearly stated your reasons and they probably made sense to her (though she'd be loathe to admit it). That's when being a Mean Mom works... when you explain why the rules are in place. That helps them learn how to set their own boundaries in the future.
So from one Mean Mom to another... good job!
(and I'd LOVE to win the book, btw)
- November 22, 2008 at 3:34 PM
- Mary said...
Thanks Dawn, I love your blog!
- November 22, 2008 at 3:35 PM
- mommytoalot said...
Oh grrr..just as I was leaving you a comment, my little one had a poopy diaper and i had to stop to change her. Then my little boy hopped on to the computer and navigated away from the comment page, so if you get a hald comment unfinished, i apologize now.
Anyways, I was saying I can relate. My two older boys did not want to see Twilight, but when Gears of War 4 came out at midnight(one night two weeks ago) they both stayed out and waited in line to get it. Mind you they are older and it was not on a school night, but it was still a tough call.
- November 22, 2008 at 3:42 PM
- cbhoff said...
That sounds like a great book. And good job for sticking it out... I would have caved!
- November 22, 2008 at 3:43 PM
- Tiffany said...
I would LOVE a book about that! My daughter is 3 and we're having some growing up issues already! (basically, she's growing at a rate of about 10 years annually...or at least she seems to think so!) I could use something uplifting!
- November 22, 2008 at 3:45 PM
- Shauna said...
Oh, oh, oh! Pick Me! Pick Me! I have a 13 year old daughter, going on about 21! I could use some level headed logic helping me parent her better.
Thanks! Love the Daily Meehan Moment. Keep 'em coming!
:) Shauna
- November 22, 2008 at 3:46 PM
I want to win the book! I was the meanest mom when the movie "What Happens in Vegas" came out. I told my 12 year old daughter that I didn't think it appropriate for her age. But another mother wanted to see it and was taking a group of her daughter's friends. Not a fun night in my house! We got through it and I don't regret my decision but it's hard to be different from other parents.
- November 22, 2008 at 3:46 PM
I love Robin Jones Gunn!Pick me for the Mothering by Heart Book!
Amy T.
- November 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM
- lifeiswonderful said...
It's so hard knowing what to do, and it seems disappointing our kids is easier & easier to do. I'm amazed at how permissiove some parents are! For the first time, my hubby & I allowed our 10 yr old son to go to the movies with a friend. I dropped them off & picked them up, but it was hard to let go, and that was for the 7:20 show! Keep up the good work & keep reaffirming us bad moms!
- November 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Sounds like a great read. Thank you for the giveaway!
- November 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM
- VanderbiltWife said...
I am extremely jealous that you met Robin Jones Gunn! She is my favorite author--I LOVE the Glenbrooke series. They are totally my comfort reads. I hope Savannah is reading the Christy Miller series--well, maybe not yet, but when you think she's old enough. It's a gem.
Anyway...please enter me! Although it'll be awhile before I have a daughter that age--my little girl is 4 weeks old!!
- November 22, 2008 at 3:53 PM
You're a good mom as you already know because you said "no". Sometimes I get so frustrated at the parents of "all" their friends who can do what to me is so obviously not okay. I don't think I'm too strict, either. Then I realize sometimes that kids sometimes give their friends the wrong impression of their parents. I wouldn't let my 7 year son go into the house of his 7 year old friend because no parents were home. The other 6 year old friend said he was allowed and my son was about to be left out. Then the father of the 6 year old came down and when confronted with the same question gave an outright "NO" because the parents were not home. I had a 6 year old moment and said, "See, I told you so." So mature of me I know.
- November 22, 2008 at 4:20 PM
- Monica said...
I was the meanest mom ever today too! And I'd love to be the lucky recipient of one of those lovely books. I've got three daughters to shepard through the growing up process...
- November 22, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Love your blog. My DD is only 3, but I think I need lots of advice already!
- November 22, 2008 at 4:29 PM
I wouldn't let my daughter go out past midnight on a school night, either! And I wouldn't send her off to see a PG-13 movie without previewing it myself first. I've read the books, and they're not exactly appropriate for a 12-year-old, in my opinion.
And for the drawing: "Ooh, ooh, pick me, pick me!"
- November 22, 2008 at 4:30 PM
- funlearning said...
I'm a mean mom too. My son is 11 and is trying so hard to fit in with some kids in his class. He's always asking to do crazy stuff that I have to say no to. I can't count how many times I've gotten the mean mom comment just this month alone.
- November 22, 2008 at 4:35 PM
I LOVE Robin Jones Gunn. I read the Christy Miller series when I was Savannah's age, and truly, they changed my life. It changed my outlook on life and the things I found important. I am the person I am today in part because of Christy Miller. That's so awesome that you got to meet Robin Jones Gunn!
- November 22, 2008 at 4:40 PM
sounds like a great book! i'm just beginning to venture into motherhood (expecting my first!) and i'd love to have a copy of either of these books!
- November 22, 2008 at 4:45 PM
- KAT said...
The books sounds great!
I hope Savannah got a chance to see the movie this weekend - our school took a group of students Friday afternoon before school was out hoping to keep kids from going at 12am
- November 22, 2008 at 4:46 PM
- noexcuses said...
Thanks for writing about Robin. I did check out her website and plan on checking out a few of her books. Her writings look very inspirational. I have two teenage daughters both of whom I love dearly, but find very challenging a lot of the time. I'm excited to read about her views on this.
About the "meanest mom" thing. Tell your kids that you got a degree in "Mean Momness" and that you were only fourth in your class. That means that there are three other moms out there who are meaner than you. I think I could be one of those three....
Great post!
- November 22, 2008 at 4:46 PM
I think you made the right decision, she's a bit too young to be out until that time of night, especially on a school night.
You should tell her to arrange with some friends to go at the weekend since she's good with her grades and everything else.
I'm glad she got over it though, shows she's going to be pretty level headed and mature when she's older.
She's lucky she even gets to see it this month though, we have to wait until December/January to see it over here! Totally unfair.
- November 22, 2008 at 5:00 PM
- Kira said...
I too have been the "mean mom".
Why can't dad's ever be the bad guy?
The book sounds wonderful
- November 22, 2008 at 5:15 PM
- Coats said...
Plese put me in the drawing. Also, Do you know that I am completely addicted to your blog? Sometimes I check it in the middle of the night when I get up to feed my baby!
- November 22, 2008 at 5:16 PM
- Lisa-Anne said...
I'd love to have a copy of either one of those books! I've got an 11 year old daughter, a 12 year old son, and a 2 year old toddler... any help I can get at this point! Headng over to check out Robin's site! Thanks, Dawn!
- November 22, 2008 at 5:17 PM
- dhaynes said...
Ok, so I'm trying again! I like to read and I'm sure these books are wonderful, so let's go for it! I have 3 raised? (are they ever REALLY raised?) boys and I would love to see what I should have done! Although, in my defense I think they all turned out pretty well!
Diane H
- November 22, 2008 at 5:20 PM
- Heather said...
Saying "no" to a request by a 12 year old to go to a midnight-2am showing of a movie on a school night sounds a no-brainer, but I'm Mum to a three-year-old and I'm sure some of the things I give in to (allowing yet another viewing of "Cinderella", at what time in the morning??) would baffle wiser parents!
- November 22, 2008 at 5:27 PM
I love it when a book "speaks" to me. And right now, I'd really appreciate a parenting book that did just that, as I, too, feel like the meanest mom on the planet... and mine are only 3 and 8. Robin's site is phenomenal... you always have amazing recommendations.
Hope Toys-R-Us was bearable. Peace!
- November 22, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Dawn, I have been a long time reader of your blog! I have 2 girls, 8 and 10, and could definitely benefit from this book! There is already so much drama in our house, I can't imagine how I am going to handle puberty!
And I can't wait to buy your book! :)
- November 22, 2008 at 5:32 PM
I think you totally did the right thing not letting her go. The teachers were all having a conversation about the midnight showing at school this week and none of us would let our kids go either.
And I'd really like a book!
- November 22, 2008 at 5:37 PM
- Sarah said...
I'm not looking forward to those years. My husband always talk about how one day they will hate us and what a sad day that will be. I'm enjoying being worshipped right now.
- November 22, 2008 at 5:38 PM
Love reading and love your daily blogs. A book to win would be wonderful.
Vicki Sullivan
- November 22, 2008 at 5:44 PM
I'd love to win a book about how to be better with my daughters.
- November 22, 2008 at 5:51 PM
Oh, I could so use a book like that. I have a twelve year old too but I haven't encountered a lot of rebellion yet since I homeschool. She's a good kid but I have noticed eyeball rolling....
- November 22, 2008 at 5:56 PM
- Lori Myers said...
Dawn - you are an inspiration! Don't know how you do it with 6 because my 3 can just make me crazy. You did the right thing. Sometimes being the best mom ever means you have to be the meanest mom ever!
- November 22, 2008 at 5:57 PM
- j said...
awesome! i love parenting books, especially since every year it seems like my kid is in yet another "phase". ugh!
- November 22, 2008 at 5:57 PM
- Melissa said...
Good for you! While I had many of those "PUH-LEAAAASE?? All my friends are doing it!" moments growing up, and my mom almost always responded the way you did, I'm not scarred for life. In fact, I can only think of one incident that I wish she would have handled differently, out of my 18 years of living at home. She gave me a lot of freedom when I wanted to do reasonable things, but for episodes like wanting to see a midnight movie, she would have said "NO" too. Looking back (and having only recently entered 'adulthood'), I'm so glad she did!
- November 22, 2008 at 6:00 PM
- tchrbev said...
I have three beautiful daughters, ages 14, 3, and 2. It sounds like I need to read these books!
- November 22, 2008 at 6:02 PM
- Photo Quilts said...
That book sounds awesome and I love to read. I could use all the help I can get in raising my wonderful daughter.
Daphne H.
- November 22, 2008 at 6:02 PM
I'm always looking for better ways to be a good parent...even though my kids would disagree!
- November 22, 2008 at 6:15 PM
I'm also a mom of 3 of girls. My girls are 15 months and two minutes apart~I have a 10 yr old and twins that are 9!
Please send me the book....I need all the help I can get!
- November 22, 2008 at 6:15 PM
- pednurse said...
I absolutely LOVE Robin's books! These are books I'd love to have....would help greatly with my 2 kids...especially my daughter (who is sooooo strong-willed at 6 years old that I'm trying NOT to imagine what the teen years are going to be like!).
- November 22, 2008 at 6:25 PM
So I don't know if I qualify since I am a step-mom to a daughter. But anything that would help, I would take. I do feel like the meanest mom in the world. Being a step-mom is hard work!
- November 22, 2008 at 6:25 PM
I must be mean too, because mine wouldn't have been going to the movie either!! I have three daughters, twins who are 9 and one who is 6. I would love to read those books!
- November 22, 2008 at 6:30 PM
- Feisty Irish Wench said...
My clone seems to think I boss her around too much. I invited her to ask her two teenaged brothers just how much THEY got bossed around at her age. I will be hitting menopause about the time she hits puberty. My husband is in for a total treat in a few years.
- November 22, 2008 at 6:32 PM
- Cat-a-holic, Laila and Minchie said...
How well we remember that age and not being able to do something when all the other kids are. Kudos to you, Dawn.
- November 22, 2008 at 6:43 PM
- email@example.com said...
The Sisterchick books are so much fun! I'd love to read one of her non-fiction titles. And, being the mom of a 4 year old who thinks she's 14, I'm sure it would benefit me as well!
Jill W.
- November 22, 2008 at 6:44 PM
I Would love a copy of this book...
- November 22, 2008 at 6:50 PM
- Aelfie said...
Me! Me! Me!
- November 22, 2008 at 6:51 PM
Who on earth decided to show movies aimed at teen at midnight? let alone a school night. I would say no to my kids as well.
- November 22, 2008 at 6:53 PM
- Hally said...
Whew. I'd love to gift these books to a great friend of mine!
- November 22, 2008 at 6:54 PM
Those books sound lovely!
I have two daughters, ages 5 and 1, and I am really, really enjoying them right now. I am especially enjoying my five year old, who is so full of questions about life, and God, and science, and ... just everything. She's so cheerful, so willing to give hugs and kisses, such a ray of sunshine, and it's just so easy to love her right now. However, I remember what I was like as a teenager, and I'm already dreading losing my darling girl to the onslaught of teenage hormones. I understand now why parents say, "If only they could stay little forever."
My one year old is developing more of her own personality every day, too... I can't wait to see her when she's five years old! I can tell she's going to be such an interesting and unpredictable girl.
I'll certainly put the books to good use if you choose me! :)
~ Emily
- November 22, 2008 at 7:02 PM
- imtcbbaby said...
I'm starting to experiences changes in my daughter...in fact tonight she's having a sleep over for her 12th birthday. Help me! Sherry S.
- November 22, 2008 at 7:11 PM
I would love a copy.
- November 22, 2008 at 7:14 PM
- Jill in MA said...
My kids are only 3 & 5, and I'm often a mean mom. I anticipate a lot of difficult parenting moments with my daughter -- I'd love to win one of these books.
- November 22, 2008 at 7:15 PM
I am just now starting to deal with this. I have a 12 year old daughter. She wants a cell phone, laptop and a MySpace account! The horrors! :O :) Anyway, I could use the book.
- November 22, 2008 at 7:21 PM
Well I'm glad she got over it quickly. The book sonds good. I will have to find me one if I dont win that is.
- November 22, 2008 at 7:23 PM
- Darlene R said...
I dread the "all my friends are...." which will start in about one year. I think I need that book!
- November 22, 2008 at 7:24 PM
- Jennifer in Wisconsin said...
Thanks for a helpful books with dealing with girls. I have three and I pray that I do not go through Menopause when they hit puberty. I pray that for my husband's sake (and sanity).
- November 22, 2008 at 7:25 PM
- Cookie said...
Pick me!
- November 22, 2008 at 7:27 PM
- T said...
I have 4 daughters ages 12,10,10 and 1. Needless to say it feels like aliens have invaded my house lately with all of hormones floating around. I could use any book that might lead me in the right directions :)
- November 22, 2008 at 7:28 PM
- Jennifer said...
Wow. I already have conflict with my 6 year old daughter and am not looking forward to the teen years. She likes to inform me how mean I am too. I think you handled it really well.
- November 22, 2008 at 7:30 PM
I would love to read this book!!!
- November 22, 2008 at 7:38 PM
- HeathSaw said...
I will never let my daughter go to a movie that late on a school night. I think it is ridiculous the hype they have built up around this stuff. Good for you!
- November 22, 2008 at 7:51 PM
I have two girls and I want to be a strong mom for them -- including staying firm with my no's!
- November 22, 2008 at 7:52 PM
- Tracy said...
For me the "tween" years hit at 8 (almost 9) I heard pretty much the same line about that movie, except I got the wonderful add on "even my friends moms think your mean". Where did my sweet babies go?
- November 22, 2008 at 7:55 PM
- Erin said...
I love Robin Jones Gunn and would love this book! My sweet girl is 8 and I am already learning the ugliness of the sassy mouth. Ugggghhh...
- November 22, 2008 at 7:56 PM
Time is flying by so quickly, my 8 year old will be in those transitional years all too soon!
- November 22, 2008 at 8:01 PM
- Rebecca said...
I'm a mean mommy too! I would love a copy of the book;-)
- November 22, 2008 at 8:03 PM
I am the mom of a 15 year old, who is learning to drive. I need all the help I can get!
April in Nevada
- November 22, 2008 at 8:03 PM
- Denise said...
RJG books are awesome! I love her Sisterchicks books the best. You are lucky to have met her! Thanks!
- November 22, 2008 at 8:10 PM
I have 3 daughters... I can use whatever help I can get...if I can find time to read...and my glasses.
- November 22, 2008 at 8:11 PM
- 4in4 said...
I'm interested! Thanks from another mean mom!
- November 22, 2008 at 8:12 PM
- MaBunny said...
Ooh I'm alwasy up for a great read! and I do have a daughter about to enter those transitional years...would love to win one!Thanks for the opportunity Dawn!
- November 22, 2008 at 8:13 PM
- Tracy said...
This story made me think back to my teenage years. More than once my mother told me "no"..."if all your friends jumped off a bridge..." "Well, you're not everyone else..." Now I'm a mother, (of 3 boys though, no girls) and yes, I find myself saying the same things. (Even though I said I wouldn't say those things to MY kids.) But I'm ever so thankful. When I see what some of those "friends" have done with their lives, I'm SOOO thankful for my strict upbringing.
- November 22, 2008 at 8:15 PM
- Keeley said...
My children saw it - let Savannah know they both thought it was in NO WAY worth it. They were intensely disappointed by the film and thought the guy they picked to play Edward was just pathetic.
- November 22, 2008 at 8:18 PM
- kellyb said...
I agree with you Dawn - my dad always told me nothing good happnes after midnight! The movie will be showing for many more weeks - I am sure she will get to see it!
- November 22, 2008 at 8:25 PM
- Tiff said...
I would love to win!
- November 22, 2008 at 8:35 PM
I've got two young daughters. These books sound like something that would be helpful.
- November 22, 2008 at 8:40 PM
- Patty said...
I've got a 10 and 12 year old girls. I need this book!
- November 22, 2008 at 8:42 PM
- Bec said...
Hi Dawn
I have been reading your blog for a few months now and I love the fact that you don't try to pretend you have perfect children. I have a 2 girls aged 1 and 2 and I am not coping very well right now, as one is exiting the terrible two's the other is entering. They are very full on. How do you manage with 6? AMAZING!!
On another note I remember from the age of 12-16 I HATED my mum, she was the worst person in the world in my view then. Now however she is my best mate. I call her everyday!! I am not sure what changed but I am glad it all worked out. I am sure Savannah will be old enough to realise one day why you say no sometimes. Love you Blog!! Bye
- November 22, 2008 at 8:49 PM
- Kylie said...
I have been reading Robin Jones Gunn books since *I* was 12! (I am 30 now.) In fact, just last year, I got all of the Christy Miller books in their new rebinds for Christmas! Now, my Mom, sister and I are reading the new Katie Weldon series. Robin is AMAZING!
- November 22, 2008 at 8:52 PM
- JustMeCopper said...
My wise and wonderful mother was mean like that and I survived and flourished. I learned from her and in turn was mean to my own, now lovely, daughter. She has recently made me a grandmother. If I win a book, I will give it to her.
Dawn, your daugter will thank you someday for being mean.
- November 22, 2008 at 8:53 PM
I often pull the "birth" card out with my children. You know, the "I indured labor WITHOUT meds and gave birth to you! This gives me the prerogative to say NO!" card. Ya I get the eye roll and mumbling while leaving the room from my kids, but I have boys and they will never truely understand what I went through to give them life. I will use this guilt method for as long as I can!
P.S. Even so, I would love to win the books.
- November 22, 2008 at 8:54 PM
I have 3 kids. My oldest 2 are girls and they are only a year apart. They are only 8 1/2 and 9 1/2 right now, but they already act like teenagers. I could use all the help I can get!
- November 22, 2008 at 8:56 PM
- annemarie said...
Sounds like a wonderful book for all moms.
- November 22, 2008 at 9:00 PM
I have an almost 12 yr old 6th grader who constantly says, "you dont understand", "I really NEED______ "(fill in with particular clothes item) even though she has a giant pile of almost new clothes on her bedroom floor, and "you are so mean and I hate you!" I could really use that book because I also have a 7 yr old daughter following in her footsteps..
- November 22, 2008 at 9:02 PM
- Leslie said...
I'm a mom to 2 girls. Those sound like great books!
- November 22, 2008 at 9:03 PM
- Bekah said...
*raises hand* I want in! This would be so great!
- November 22, 2008 at 9:04 PM
- Angel said...
Come on Random Number drawing. Pick me! Pick ME! PICK ME! LOL!! Sorry Dawn had to do it. can you see me jumping up and down flailing like a crazy person. I have 2 great daughters and would love all the help I can get to make our relationship the best it can be while still being their mom.
- November 22, 2008 at 9:07 PM
- Karen said...
Those transition years are starting to scare me as my daughter is 10 and already hitting the buttons. I'm a single mom and my daughter is great but I do remember being a teen and pushing my parents' buttons in a much less scary world. Not sure quite how we are going to both survive until she's an adult.
- November 22, 2008 at 9:09 PM
- Evanna said...
People actually do those movies at that hour?? We took our daughter to see High School Musical the Friday night it opened 'cuz it just happened to be her 13th birthday and that sounded as special as anything. Then I saw it also ran at midnight Thursday ... a school night. I obviously live under a rock 'cuz I had no clue they did such things! A movie that draws school age kids ... on a school night ... at midnight. Uh-huh. I'd never allow it ... mean mom that I am! ;-)
Thanks for the heads up on that book. I love Robin Jones Gunn and sure could use a book! My mom died not quite 2 years ago and my oldest just became a teenager. I surely do miss her and her wisdom! (That would be my mom's. My daughter has "wisdom" oozing from her every pore --- and shares it freely...) lol! She's a good kid, but I'm looking forward to the day I become an intelligent human being again. ;-)
- November 22, 2008 at 9:09 PM
- Brenda(Aliyah's mommy) said...
Hmmm, that book about raising daughters sounds very interesting. I love to read those inspiration, make you think, all about parenting styles type of book. It is so refreshing to receive others thoughts on subjects and be able to apply the information in your own life. As for poor Savannah I was a teenager not too long ago and still would never allow my teenage daughter out that late. Too many parents give their young ones too much freedom and maybe not the night of the movie, but some other night the freedom might make them able to make some bad decisions. Great job being a "mean mom":)
- November 22, 2008 at 9:11 PM
- Janis said...
This sounds so neat! Oh please random number generator, look upon me with kindness!
- November 22, 2008 at 9:12 PM
- healingtouch said...
Being the mother of a teenager is the most rewarding and stressful job in the world...it almost defines the term "bi-polar" Oh but I love her so : )
- November 22, 2008 at 9:17 PM
- Linda said...
you can't be the meanest mom ever...i am pretty sure I hold that honor:) and I would love to be entered into your draw for the book. It sounds great! Thanks,
- November 22, 2008 at 9:17 PM
- Pam M said...
I have an almost 12 yr old 6th grader. Almost daily I hear this 3comments.
1) "You DON'T understand!"
2) "but I really NEED ___________"(fill in with clothes item of choice, even though she has a giant pile of almost new clothes on her bedroom floor)
3)"you are the meanest mom ever, and I hate you".. (she then tells me she loves me 5 minutes later)
I could really use this book because in addition to my hormonal preteen, I have another daughter who is about to turn 8 and likes to imitate her sister.. ACK!!!
- November 22, 2008 at 9:18 PM
I would love a copy of either of those books.
Chantel, Ohio
- November 22, 2008 at 9:24 PM
- Letty said...
I think you did the right thing- I wouldn't have let my daughter go then either! I would love to be entered to win this book. I read a lot of Robin Jones Gunn's books as a teenager but haven't recently. I have noticed she has more adult fiction out. Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
- November 22, 2008 at 9:28 PM
I really want to check this book out now! I taught high school and have this idea about how to tell a tween or teenage girl no when "everybody else is doing it", but I fear it is a different ball game when you are the parent and the teen is your daughter. I need all the help I can get!
- November 22, 2008 at 9:30 PM
You are a good mom... but welcome to the mean mom's club! ha,ha
My daughter (14) went to see it Friday afternoon. She knew better than to ask to go at midnight! I guess that if you are consistent, they eventually get it.
I am not a religious person, but would love to win the book so I can give it to my SIL. I know that she would like it.
- November 22, 2008 at 9:32 PM
As a mom of six, three being girls, I would love any help I can get.
- November 22, 2008 at 9:34 PM
- Daniel, Anna, Emma, Kylie, Duncan, and Kellan said...
I have always loved Robin Jones Gunn books! I read her Christy Miller series growing up and all the Palisade Romance books that she wrote! She's an absolutely wonderful Author :) I received her Mothering by Heart book when I had our first and I still continue to pick it up and read now. I'm so glad to know about this book Gentle Passages. I'll have to pick one up for myself and my sister if I don't win it.
Thank you so much for posting about this!
Anna :)
- November 22, 2008 at 9:35 PM
- sklay723 said...
My daughter is almost three and already shows signs of being strong-willed and stubborn. I need all the help I can get, and this book sounds like a good one! :) Thanks for sharing the info so more of us know we're not just "mean" moms. :)
- November 22, 2008 at 9:36 PM
I have to say I had a mom that never let me do anything-actually my friends joke that I was grounded all four years of high school to this day.
I understand you reason- I have one rule in my house- you ask once, and only once. If the answer is yes, you would not want me to change my mind, so why would I if I said no?! makes sense even to my 7 year old.
I have two girls that are 6 years apart, and I know that so much will change from the first time I go through 12-18, since by time once is done the other will be just starting *(at least I hope it takes that long!)*
Hope she enjoys the movie this weekend, I know my nephew did!
Melissa, Illinois
- November 22, 2008 at 9:40 PM
- Julie said...
Just so you know, I take my title as "Meanest Mom Ever" very seriously and will fight you to the end for it. My daughter is a high school freshman and STILL doesn't have a cell phone. GASP! She's the only one in her class. GASP! I'm wrecking her social life. Double GASP! She can't have a MySpace page either. TRIPLE GASP!!! Before I run out of gasps (or gas, it is 9:41 on a Saturday night - and yes, I purposely got on-line to read your blog - yes, I have no life, hmm which maybe explains why I'm such a mean mom), I would LOVE to win the book. I promise to read it quickly and share with all my friends at work who all have daughters and who I recently turned on to your blog. We've laughed hard Friday at the wacky Googles. We're fairly confident you would fit in just fine with our group - a group of really mean moms!!! Hang in there Savahnna!!
- November 22, 2008 at 9:46 PM
- Knick Knack Paddy Whack, Throw This Mom a Bone said...
"Savannah didn't hold a grudge and she got over her disappointment pretty quickly. I was actually impressed with how she handled it."
Because she knew before asking that you would never allow it. Just shows you are doing something right. Good job Mom. :)
Oh...and hook me up..I have three girls, ages 4, 3 and 2 and I could use some advice for those transitional years! The thought of having three girls in high school at the same time is terrifying to me!! :)
- November 22, 2008 at 9:55 PM
- Patois said...
I'd love to read the books, and I'd love to read an autographed edition!
- November 22, 2008 at 9:58 PM
- Megryansmom said...
If I can't be the Meanest Mommy of the Year, at least let me win the book!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:10 PM
- rebecca said...
Pick me!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:17 PM
- Erica said...
My son had friends from school that went, one went with his mom and one of the teachers... that made my jaw drop. On a school night - really now what were they thinking having that movie open like that on a school night.
- November 22, 2008 at 10:25 PM
- cjweb said...
You are a wonderful mom! I think that you did the right thing to protect your child. She probably would have been fine but NO twelve year old needs to be out watching a movie at midnight on a school night. Savannah sounds like an amazing young lady and one day she will have the same convo with her daughter!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:27 PM
- Cristie :) said...
I am the mom to a daughter with sometimes the attitude well beyond her 7 years of age! Being a "single parent" the majority of the year, with my husband seemingly always on deployment, insight on another mother would always be helpful! You being such a comical Mom is one of the reasons I subscribe to your blog...but hey...the more help the merrier right?!?! WIthout sounding like a total suck up for a book I would like to send a thanks out to you for reminding us that even the stressful parenting moments of life can STILL bring us a smile. Okay so maybe not at the moment but at least a few hours later! :)
- November 22, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Thanks for the tip on more great parenting books - would love to win one!
and...btw, you are not the meanest mommy(as many of the comments show)and...I am...my 5 1/2 yr old told me so today:-0 ...and this too shall pass!
Still LOVE Your blog! U R Fab!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:39 PM
- BrainLint said...
Well, I have two girls (and I've never had the best relationships with other females). My chickies are only 3 and 5 - but I have a feeling that 'transitional' period is going to sneak up on me quickly!!!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Keep up the great work, Dawn. Being a good (mean) Mom can be tough but isn't it the most wonderful thing you've ever done? :=) I'd love to pass these books on to my daughter, who is the proud parent of a 1 year old. Thanks!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:45 PM
- kymomma said...
I have two daughters that are completely different. I'd love to read this book and perhaps help me know how to deal with each in these upcoming transitions. Thanks for telling us about it.
- November 22, 2008 at 10:46 PM
- Pam said...
Being the mean mom is a hard job - but glad there is at least one more out there in the world - besides me!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:47 PM
- Esther said...
It was so weird reading your post- I had the EXACT same conversation with my daughter all last week!
Wow. The only difference was that my daughter thought _I_ was the meanest mom ever. Until she fell asleep at 9:30.
- November 22, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Dawn - I too was surprised how many of my sons 12 year old friends went to the midnight showing!... Robin's books sound great!... I'm going to read them, win or lose! Thanks!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:52 PM
- Michelle said...
Ha! That's nothing. You should see how mean I am. In fact, I was talking to my husband about it today on our way home from the NU game... apparently I'm mean (according to a friend of mine) because I would just tell Little Miss "no" if she wanted the American Girl doll bed with the canopy and beads hanging down from it ... for $105 or $180 or something equally ridiculous.
And I haven't looked so this is just an assumption, but ummm isn't Twilight rated R or am I making that up? Regardless, I think you made the right decision, and I'm sure there were more parents with you than you think!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:52 PM
That Twilight causes craziness for young and 'old' girls alike. I stayed up until 3am reading the book - like an addict. Not so good at 6:30 when my four kids started stirring. I can't wait to see the movie!!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:56 PM
- Heather and Amber said...
Sound great, especially since I've got 3 little girls!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:57 PM
- Leaning on Him said...
I don't know how you have time to read all of these comments! I love your blog.
I have an 18 mo old girl and would love to start reading things about how to handle her "growing up issues". I don't want to wait until I'm in the midst of it!
- November 22, 2008 at 10:57 PM
- SuburbanCorrespondent said...
Can I send Anna to Robin's house? I obviously do not know what I am doing.
- November 22, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Luckily my 4 year old hasn't started calling me the meanest mom ever.....yet! I'd love a chance to win the book! Thanks!
- November 22, 2008 at 11:24 PM
- soukii said...
Hmmm, I'd love to read that book. Since I never win anything, I'll have to remember to put it on my Christmas list!
- November 22, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Twilight has made me the meanest mom in the world too, but not the movie - the book. I've told my 9-year-old she's too young, but all her friends are reading the series. I've read them and really don't feel they're appropriate for a 9-year-old, so I said no. Wow, the temper tantrum I saw for days on end over that one! I just tell my kids it's a compliment to be called the meanest mom because it means I'm doing something right. They hate it.
- November 22, 2008 at 11:35 PM
- Tracie said...
As the mother of a daughter, 2 step daughters, and recently 1 foster daughter, I could certainly get a lot of use out of that book. My daughter is 12. My step daughters are 19 and 17 and my foster daughter is 5. (I also have four boys, too.) ;)
- November 22, 2008 at 11:54 PM
I appreciate hearing your adventures, Dawn. I am the mom of three daughters and three sons as well. It is a great help to my sanity to know that someone else is surviving the craziness!
- November 23, 2008 at 12:07 AM
I've never read the Twilight books, but I don't see myself allowing my kids to read them or see the movies. That's just me. Because I haven't read them and won't, could someone explain why they are such a huge craze? And how could vampire movies be good for kids? Seriously not being judgmental - just perplexed.
- November 23, 2008 at 12:13 AM
- LaNae said...
Dawn, this has nothing to do with today's post, but I saw on your twitter update that you found Peppermint Mocha creamer. Please tell me what store you found it at. I have been looking for weeks for it and I can't find it. You could leave me a comment at www.sixcallsthatsall.blogspot.com.
Thanks Dawn!
- November 23, 2008 at 12:29 AM
- Diagnose Rachel said...
I wish I still had a mean mom to tell me not to stay up late and watch Twilight. But I have mean kids who remind me when i've done something stupid. Thanks for all the laughs over this year. We sure did need them.
- November 23, 2008 at 12:29 AM
- Andi said...
I hope I win, but in case I don't I think I'm putting these books on my Christams list too!
andithinks [at] gmail [dot] com
- November 23, 2008 at 12:57 AM
- April said...
As a mother with two daughters 13 months apart...I think those may come in handy one dat.
A[ril B
- November 23, 2008 at 1:22 AM
Oooo, I need a book like that too, with 3 of m own girls; it probably wouldn't hurt my little boy either.
- November 23, 2008 at 1:24 AM
I'm really mean. And I have more daughters than you, Dawn (granted, two of them are actually adults, but the other two are still grade school age, and the youngest is incredibly stubborn and already rolls her eyes and stomps her foot when she thinks I'm being mean).
- November 23, 2008 at 1:27 AM
I remember all to well my mom telling me I couldnt do something all my friends were doing. I might have hated her for it then, but I respect her for it now. Savannah will do the same. I only hope my daughter will in the future (she is 4).
- November 23, 2008 at 1:42 AM
I could definitely use this book. So far I am blessed with four daughters. Any extra help in raising them to be ladies would be most welcome!!!
- November 23, 2008 at 3:34 AM
- samgramof8 said...
Hi Dawn, For years I was the "meanest mom ever!" Now, I am the "sweetest grammy ever" having fun watching my 2 grown daughters be the "meanest moms ever" to their kids! My daughters will tell you that at the time they truly thought I was soooo unfair. Now, they thank me for being that way because through it all they knew they were deeply loved and protected. Sometimes I could sense their relief when I said no. They could blame "mean old mom" and they were relieved to have had the decision made for them. It will be hard to do---but keep it up. Remember the old story of the piece of coal--kept under constant pressure will eventually reveal a shining diamond!
- November 23, 2008 at 4:07 AM
- Mark & Abbie's Blog (mostly Abbie's) said...
Robin Jones Gunn is one of my favorite Christian fiction authors...must read includes Gardenias for Breakfast...one of her best! I'd love to win another of her books!
- November 23, 2008 at 4:18 AM
- Martha said...
Yesterday morning my 11.5 year old told me she was NEVER talking to me again! I reminded her of that comment later in the day when she told me the same thing again, and she talked all day in between! Sometimes we just have to be the meanest mom, and I am actually one of the most "accomodating" moms of her friends! This pre-teen phase is fun, but trying at times.
I would love love to read the book, and I think if I don't (which I won't I'm sure! win, I will treat myself with it for an XMAS gift!)
- November 23, 2008 at 4:59 AM
- Cedars of Lebanon Farm said...
My girls LOVE Robin Jones Gunn! They have read nearly all of her teen fiction books and then donated them to the town library!
As the mom of five girls, ages 14 down to 7, (yes, my husband will suffer for the next 13 years) any book which offers to ease the teenager-parent angst would be a blessing!
- November 23, 2008 at 5:18 AM
I love your blog,I never commented before,but hey I might win.
- November 23, 2008 at 6:18 AM
- Quiet Mom said...
I actually love the teen years because my kids are perfect! Tee hee! Would love a chance at the book(s)!
And thanks for saying no - 12 year old, midnight, school night, vampire movie... uh... NO!
- November 23, 2008 at 6:22 AM
- Magda said...
I will be a proud member of the "mean moms" club in a few years... I would love a copy of the book!
- November 23, 2008 at 6:27 AM
- Jen said...
It's so hard when you have to be the mean mom but we all do it. My kids are only 5 and 3 and I've already heard how I'm so mean and that it's not fair! I'd love either of those books!! How great of you to get them autographed for your blog readers. :)
- November 23, 2008 at 6:43 AM
- Melissa said...
I was just looking at the topics of her books and ,wow, she really seems to have it together as a mother!! Count me in on this giveaway!!
Melissa K
- November 23, 2008 at 6:47 AM
I had 3 boys before I had my daughter, and I sometimes feel like she came from another planet. I'd love to read the book.
- November 23, 2008 at 6:59 AM
- Lizzy said...
I can completely understand! I am a "mean" step mom myself. I have always thought that parenting is not for wimps! Take care! Lizzy
- November 23, 2008 at 7:06 AM
- Mommyk8- Kate said...
I foresee that I will be a mean mom in the future to my daughter. ANy helpful hints would be helpful. Oh and I would not allow my daughter to go to a midnight movie on a school night either. She can go Friday night with all the other girls whose mena mom said No.
- November 23, 2008 at 7:26 AM
- Nancy said...
I have three daughters - one coming up on her teen years all too quickly. Sounds like a must-have. Have a great day!
- November 23, 2008 at 7:32 AM
- Carolinagirl said...
I so need some wisdom to use with my daughter!
- November 23, 2008 at 7:36 AM
- Debbie Yost said...
I'm raising three girls and I would love this book. My oldest is 12 also. She was not interested in Twilight, but many of her friends and classmates saw it at midnight. She is in the same boat as Savannah a lot. She doesn't have a cell phone (yes, I know, the horror of it all) and on Halloween I had the audacity of telling her she had to be off the streets by 9:00. She didn't mind, but her friends gave her grief. Her friend even told her that my daughter needed a cell phone because her friend said so. Like Savannah she helps me a lot with her sisters (my youngest has Down syndrome) and I like to try to do things for her, but I also want her to grow up and be responsible adult and I'm not going to buy her love with favors. In the end, I'm her mom, not her best friend and I'll be the Mean Mom whenever I need to. I told her she can blame me whenever she needs to if her friends give her a hard time. That's also part of my job, to take the blame so she can save face with her friends. Sometimes she doesn't want to do something, but if she just said no her friends would not understand. That's when I tell her I said no and just blame me even though she agreed with me all along.
- November 23, 2008 at 7:38 AM
- Queenie Jeannie said...
I left you an award on my blog!
- November 23, 2008 at 7:46 AM
I have to agree with you, 2:00 a.m. is just too late.
10:00? Maybe...
Would love to win a book, but if I win, I think Tracie (a few comments above me) could use it more...
- November 23, 2008 at 7:49 AM
I'm 38 and I'll still never forget when my mom wouldn't let me go roller skating with all my friends. I was really the only one that couldn't go because no one's parent was going to be there, only an older brother. I think I was 12. I didn't get over it, but on the other hand, all those girls that went ended up in not so good situations as the became mature teenagers.
- November 23, 2008 at 8:02 AM
I've got three girls and the oldest is 11, so we're just starting into those tough times. And my daughter also mentioned everybody at gymnastics was going to see Twilight but her and her sister.
- November 23, 2008 at 8:13 AM
- Tara said...
as I mom of three girls, I just went on amazon to order for this book- if I win I will give it to one of my mom friends.
- November 23, 2008 at 8:15 AM
- Becs said...
Can't wait for my years of being "the meanest mom ever" that lie ahead ;) This book might certainly help... thanks for another chance for a great giveaway.
- November 23, 2008 at 8:18 AM
- Pamster said...
Does she have anything to say about parenting the toddler/preschool set? I swear my 3.5yo daughter get on each others nerves just as if she were a hormonal teenager. Seriously, she's 3. How can she get under my skin so intensely? Anyway, would love to read these books. I'm off to check out the website now.
- November 23, 2008 at 8:22 AM
I am just now seeing my dear daughter morph into a preteen. It's not pretty. I would love a copy of this book.
- November 23, 2008 at 9:00 AM
- foxflame88 said...
My 13 year old wants to see the movie too... and I said no on a school night too. We are not alone in being "mean moms"
- November 23, 2008 at 9:13 AM
- AuntyM said...
I'd love to read this book, and pass it on to my daughter-in-law who has a baby girl. Thank you!
- November 23, 2008 at 9:26 AM
Hi Dawn, Those books sound really great. I only have a son but I do have a girlfriend with an autistic daughter that I would give these books too. (after I read them of course). Kristine in Michigan.
- November 23, 2008 at 9:31 AM
I have four daughters and I could really use the book. Please pick me! Your conversation with Savannah sounded just like the conversation that happened at my house with my oldest daughter. BTW the movie was pretty good, but the book was much better.
- November 23, 2008 at 9:33 AM
I think you're a great 'mean' mom, and my mom always used to tell me, "A mean mama is a good mama." I have to remind my daughters of this a lot!! I have 4 daughters and I would love to win this book!!
- November 23, 2008 at 9:51 AM
- Brandi said...
Is there a chance that Savannah wanted you to say no? If you tell her no in circumstances like that, then she can just say her mom told her no and it takes the pressure off her.
I definitely will take all the help I can get in dealing with these teenage years. My four girls will all be teens at the same time. Right now they are 13, 12, 10, and 8.
- November 23, 2008 at 9:52 AM
I am one of those mean mom's also and my kids turned out to be wonderful mean parents themselves.
Proud of them both. I would love the book to give to my DIL as she has 2 girls.
Love the blog!!
Jodi in Vegas
- November 23, 2008 at 9:52 AM
I just love your words of wisdom. My daughter is 5 and sometimes it's very challenging! i think for the me the hardest part is sometimes it's like looking in a mirror. Her facial expressions, tone etc. All me. I better get this book now so i'm more prepared! Thanks for the info. I'm putting it on my reading list now! And, thanks for the insight!
- November 23, 2008 at 9:54 AM
- Our Unique Family said...
PLease pick me!!! I have a 16 yr old SD and I am a mean mom lol
- November 23, 2008 at 10:06 AM
I have a 9 year old dughter (going on 19). I definitely need help! Please put me in for the drawing. Love you Dawn.
- November 23, 2008 at 10:08 AM
- Mississippi Mommy said...
I'd love that book! Congrats for standing your ground!
- November 23, 2008 at 10:14 AM
- Diana said...
Hi Dawn,
Being that I'm Mom to two daughters ages 13 and 6, I would love to read this book. My oldest asked me the same question...Can I see the midnight show with ALL my friends. I too said "No...absolutely not. It's a school night and you're not going." She took it well...I think she had already prepared herself for my "No" answer.
I will take her and a friend over the Thanksgiving break.
I am sure there are parents who won't let their child read books about vampires...I'm thankful she's reading. My daughter is 13 years old and I believe she is mature enough to handle the material. There was a lot of controversy on the Goosebumps series if I recall.
It took a book about vampires and all her friends reading it to light the literary fire that I have been unsuccessful at for years. I tried magazine subscriptions on her favorite subjects, summer reading programs, weekly library trips, Barnes & Noble gift cards etc.
Nothing worked...except this book series. Hopefully the literary fire will stay lit.
I am, for now, thankful she is reading something.
- November 23, 2008 at 10:24 AM
- Stacy said...
Sign me up! I'd love a book. Thanks!
- November 23, 2008 at 10:25 AM
- Nicole said...
I'd love to read the book. Thanks!
- November 23, 2008 at 10:34 AM
- jennyonthespot said...
Way to go, mom. You be the mom! Love it. And I am also proud that your daughter didn't hold on to her discontent too long. That's big.
- November 23, 2008 at 10:35 AM
- Randee said...
Ohhhhhhhhh, I would LOOOOOOOOVE that book. Lately struggling as the mom of a 9 1/2 (going on 30) year old, recently divorced, sharing custody 50/50, and an ex who is, shall we say, not always complimentary of my skills as a parent...needless to say, second guessing myself has become second nature. Anyway, good luck to anyone who gets it and happy parenting all!
- November 23, 2008 at 10:43 AM
- Deirdrea said...
I'm already starting on being a "mean" mom. I've just come to the decision that if I'm a "mean" mom then I'm doing a good job. This sounds like an awesome book that I would love to read!
- November 23, 2008 at 10:46 AM
- Necie said...
That sounds like an awesome book! :)
Denise W.
- November 23, 2008 at 11:01 AM
- Table for Seven said...
Well, I'll feel a little guilty if I win. Seeings how I ONLY have boys. But it sounds like a great book...so...here's to winning!
- November 23, 2008 at 11:10 AM
- Kathy said...
My son just turned 13 and there is no way I would let him go to a movie at midnight on a school night! He would never get up for school the next day, not to mention who or what else would be out at that hour. I think you did the right thing. I would certainly enjoy either of those books. I'm new to the teenage years and actually a little nervous about it. Was it hard for you when you became the mom of a teenager?
- November 23, 2008 at 11:13 AM
- thoughts and ramblings said...
oh my gosh...that book sounds awesome. I am a mom of 2 girls ages 3 and almost 5. They are 20 months apart and will both be teenagers at the same time.
I'm a very strict mom and sometimes question myself and my parenting style. I always feel mean when I make a tough decision with them and I can only imagine that it'll just get worse as they get older.
I'd love the book if you choose me!!!
- November 23, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Sounds like a good read! My daughter won't even be here for another month and already I'm worried about those rough teenage years!
- November 23, 2008 at 11:34 AM
- Steff said...
I am the mom of 4 girls, so this book would be a gift to myself! I am also the meanest mom ever and often say no to things that EVERYBODY else gets to do. Someday they will thank us.....
- November 23, 2008 at 11:36 AM
- Janci said...
Luckily my daughter is only 4, so I haven't gotten a midnight movie request yet. We're still into the princess stuff and haven't quite reached vampires yet (or wizards, for that matter!) I have, however, gotten the "you're so mean to me!" comment. Already. Can't wait for it to morph into "meanest mom ever"... Good job, Dawn, you're the best!
- November 23, 2008 at 11:52 AM
- Tinkerella said...
Sounds like some great reading, well...after I finish your book!
- November 23, 2008 at 11:57 AM
It really isn't easy being a Mom.
- November 23, 2008 at 12:09 PM
- ~Issy said...
sigh, tell me where i need to go to get my official membership card to the "Mean Mother's Club" and sign up for this book. My daughter is only 21 months old, but after catching her pulling dirt out of one of my plants, and dumping her in the tub (she actually ATE who knows how much dirt..and honestly, i feed her) she gave me "the look".
You know, the look had she had the words to actually say would have said...
"You're the meanest Mommy EVER!"
Off to clean up! :)
- November 23, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Yay! I hope I win Dawn! I never win anything much though. Except the Easter Egg Poster Coloring Contest when I was 9. I will never forget that, hehehehe!
- November 23, 2008 at 12:23 PM


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Oh yeah--it has peanut butter in it people! And you know what's even better? It has safe peanut butter in it. There are no recalls on this peanut butter.
This was not my own recipe, but I was inspired to make it simply by the sheer fact that I love Peanut Butter & Co. products. I think The Peanut Butter Boy made something kind of similiar to this? The Peanut Butter Company have stellar peanut butters, great sandwich stores and really out-of-the-norm recipes; I like that, a lot. Have any of you ever been to one of their sandwich shops? Crazy good. I think the guy behind this company is a genius. I keep emailing him (his company rather) and telling him he must, must, create a bacon & banana peanut butter. I told him I would come over and help.... he never emails me back. lol
I did make one addition to the crust. I did everything it said to do, but I added in about 1/2 cup of crushed graham crackers to the pie dough. I just felt it needed that extra "umff". I also used the maple peanut butter instead of the plain peanut butter, but you know, I think you could literally any type of their flavor peanut butter in this. This was really good. I'm not a huge pumpkin pie person, but I loved it once I made it this way.
peanut butter pumpkin pie
adapted from Peanut Butter Co.
Crust ingredients:
1 ¼ cups AP flour
½ cup graham cracker, crushed
1 ts sugar
1 ts salt
1 and ¼ sticks unsalted butter, diced & chilled
1 large egg, beaten & chilled
Filling ingredients:
¾ cup sugar
1 ts cinnamon
½ ts nutmeg
½ ts ground ginger
½ ts salt
2 large eggs
1 can (15 oz.) unsweetened pumpkin puree
½ cup Smooth Operator peanut butter (I used Mighty Maple)
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
To make crust, sift together the flour, crushed graham, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal. Add the egg and mix gently. If the dough is too dry, add ice water, ½ ts at a time, until it become workable. Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and press into a disk. Cover it with another sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or more.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan. Use your fingers to flute the edges, trimming any excess. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before filling.
For the filling: Combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs, then add the pumpkin and peanut butter, mixing until smooth. Continue to mix while you add the dry ingredients, then add the evaporated milk and mix until well combined.
Oven must be preheated to 420 degrees. Gently pour the pumpkin mixture into the pie shell and bake on top rack of oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temp to 350 degrees and bake for an add'l 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean.
Cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (obviously I didn't in the photo, but you must).
peanut butter & pumpkin pie
Oh yeah--it has peanut butter in it people! And you know what's even better? It has safe peanut butter in it. There are no recalls on this peanut butter.
47 comments:
You did NOT just add peanut butter to pumpkin pie.... Dawn, you're bad ;-)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/22/09, 10:25 AM
Peanut butter and pumpkin sound heavenly together - how delicious!ReplyDelete
I made a pb + pumpkin loaf before. It was really moist and the texture was nice.. I wasn't too crazy about the taste. I never tried the flavour combination in a pie though!ReplyDelete
Really interesting combinationReplyDelete
wow! that sounds just delicious! that maple flavored PB sounds out of this world!!ReplyDelete
How cool, never heard of this combo but I'm sure it's delicious!ReplyDelete
I don't even like pumpkin...but I will try your great idea. Of course peanut butter and chocolate is my all-time favorite combo. ThanksReplyDelete
Wow, that sounds really unique. I'll bet it works fabulously!ReplyDelete
That's just awesome.
Terrific! That's a combination I have to try! I love both ingredients... A scrumptious looking pie!ReplyDelete
I bet the maple flavor from the PB is great with the pumpkin. Yum!ReplyDelete
DAwn, you know this rocks! It is however screaming for a dollop of whipped cream on top.ReplyDelete
You elevated the simple Pumpkin Pie to a whole new level! Great idea, especially to use the Maple flavored. YUMMMMM!!!ReplyDelete
i don't even know what to say. a whole nother pb lovin dimension :) that guy behind the counter really should call you up!ReplyDelete
OMG! This is LOVE!! :)ReplyDelete
I would have never thought to add peanut butter to pumpkin, I can't wait to try it!ReplyDelete
I want some, I'm coming over! PB and pumpkin go so well together, I still use both in my oatmeal every morning, I'd love it in pie form!ReplyDelete
I am totally intrigued--- I can't quite imagine the taste, but I'm sure it's delish. Especially with some vanilla ice cream. Oh, and I totally have that pie dish. :)ReplyDelete
I love the pie crust that is half traditional short crust and half graham cracker. I have to give that a try. The peanut/pumpkin combination sounds like a winner too. We don't do peanuts because of my son's allergies but I bet it would be great with roasted cashew or almond butter.ReplyDelete
Ok, so I don't eat pumpkin pie, but I think I could go for this kind. Made a million times better with the addition of peanut butter!ReplyDelete
Hi Dawn! You think of the most INTERESTING combinations of food but I LOVE IT! Thanks for stopping by to see how I'm doing. I am doing almost 100% better today. That thing was terrible, whatever it was! Now poor little Mocha isn't doing well. She has terrible diarrhea....sorry to mention that word on your wonderful food blog. LOL! I gotta scroll down I spied a cinnamon chocolate cake or something like that. Gotta go!ReplyDelete
What the??? I would never have thought to combine peanut butter and pumpkin...looks tasty Dawn!ReplyDelete
Pumpkin + peanut butter combination is perfect! There are some dishes here in the Philippines with the same combo. Thanks Dawn for this recipe! :)ReplyDelete
OH yes - I for one think any time of year is good for pumpkin pie! Adding peanut butter just means you have to cut me a bigger slice (please!) :)ReplyDelete
i've never, ever had a piece of pumpkin pie that i liked. i think that if i had a sampling of this, all that would change in an instant. :)ReplyDelete
What a unique and interesting combination. I would try it, I think it would taste great. Your pictures have me sold!ReplyDelete
This sounds awesome! Love the idea of added graham to the crust, too.ReplyDelete
Dawn, here you go enticing me with yet another recipe! Every time I look at your blog, I get hungry!! I can't wait to try this one!ReplyDelete
And I'm sorry I haven't email you back yet--was out of town all weekend, but YES, I have tried the muffins, and WOW WOW WOW! Out of this world good!
I'm not a big peanut butter or pumkin fan, but my family can't get enough of the stuff. This looks perfect!ReplyDelete
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I love that you email your suggestion for a bacon and banana peanut butter combo! Wouldn't that be cool if he takes you up on it! Your pie looks so good; what a great idea to include the maple peanut butter!ReplyDelete
Bring on the PB, I am not afraid! What a great dessert!!ReplyDelete
Seriously? Does your brain EVER turn off? This is so going to work soon.ReplyDelete
I would have never thought to combine peanut butter and pumpkin - what a delicious combination!ReplyDelete
I put peanut butter (well almond butter) and pumpkin in my oatmeal every morning, so I know this must be the best! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I adore the Peanut Butter & Co! It's the only peanut butter I buy anymore! This recipe sounds great -- I'm not normally a fan of pumpkin pie either, but if pb is in it, I think I could come around to it!ReplyDelete
Now this is my kind of pie!ReplyDelete
I could easily eat pumpkin pie all year around since it is my absolute favorite pie, but you just kicked it up with the addition of peanut butter. That just sounds amazing. What a cool idea, Dawn! Hope you had a good weekend.ReplyDelete
Wow dawn this pie looks amazing! I love the combo of peanut butter and pumpkin YUM!ReplyDelete
Dawn-how wonderful!! this sounds lucious.ReplyDelete
You are a wicked woman!ReplyDelete
Yup another wacky but yummy combo presented to us by Dawn! Love it, who woulda thunk to put peanut butter in pumpkin pie? The pilgrims may not have thought of this one for sure. But I think they would have liked it!ReplyDelete
Oh I forgot to tell you that I made your Chicken Curry Burgers and LOVED them. Man they are so good. I will post about them on Friday with links to you you you!ReplyDelete
wow- what an interesting combo. sounds goodReplyDelete
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That's totally new to me, using pumpkin in a pie. I just make dessert of it (which I added on my blog today). But this picture of the pie really tempts me to try it.ReplyDelete
I'm one of those how think that everything is better with a bit of pb in it! Sadly I've never been to one of the PB&company stores, but all their flavours sound great!ReplyDelete
A peanut butter pumpkin pie sounds good. Bacon peanut butter also sounds really good!ReplyDelete


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"TheWaterChannel NewsFlash: September 19, 2012"
(all information taken directly from a Water Channel email we received on the subject )
West Bank, Palestine, is divided into areas A, B and C, based on the extent of Israeli control over them. Walls demarcate the areas, restricting movement and access. This fragments the territory in a way that cuts people off from aquifers that should be their natural water sources, and keeps them from developing/ fully utilizing their water infrastructure.
These videos depict how this has led to severe water scarcity in West Bank, and how people have to cope with it.
Besides, a situation of conflict leads to groundwater extraction while discouraging recharge, as this perspective from Ethiopia suggests. How else, in your experience, does it hamper long-term groundwater potential? Please share your thoughts in the Comments section under one of these videos.
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Officers seven agencies join Taft Police. Three arrested on drug trafficking charges
Ten people were arrested in Taft on Saturday when Taft Police, joined by officers from seven other Kern County law enforcement agencies, served two search warrants and conducted a large-scale probation sweep.
The search warrants led to the arrest of three people on drug trafficking charges and seven other for probation violations or other charges, Taft Police Sgt. Shad Swanson said.
A total of 35 officers participated, including officers from the Taft Police Department, the Kern County Probation Department, the Ridgecrest Police Department, the Delano Police Department, the Shafter Police Department, the Kern High School District Police Department, and the Arvin Police Department, Swanson said.
A warrant served at 701 Buchanan St Apt C led to the seizure of a variety of drugs and two arrests.
Tammie Waldie, 45, and Debra Montez, 52, were both arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sale, maintaining a residence for the purpose of drug sales, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.
Swanson said approximately 1.7 grams of suspected heroin were seized along with about 17 grams of marijuana.
In addition, the sergeant said, several illegally possessed opiate prescription pills were located, including oxycodone and methadone.
The second warrant was served at 119 Adkisson Way where officers seized more than two ounces of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $6,000, Swanson said, along with other items indicative of drug sales.
Thomas Vega, 45, was arrested at the Adkisson Way residence and charged with possession of a controlled substance for sale, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
After the warrants were served, the officers spread out through the community conducting probation searches and concentrating on convicted criminals released to probation under AB109, Swanson said.
Seven more arrests were made.
The suspects were identified as:
•Mikel Blankenship, 45, arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•Daniel Pate, 58, arrested on an outstanding warrant, and for possession of a controlled substance, possession of prescription drugs without a prescription, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
•James Arnold, 35, arrested for a violation of his probation.
•Nicholas Ridenour, 19, arrested on an outstanding warrant.
•Katherine Dinwiddie, 28, arrested for a violation of her probation.
•Mario Alarcon, 42, was arrested for a violation of his probation.
•Heath Jones, 32, was arrested for being a felon in possession of ammunition.


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Dorothy Jewell (Wooldridge) Taylor, 87, widow of the late U.S. Congressman Gene Taylor of Sarcoxie, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home after a sudden illness.
Dorothy Jewell (Wooldridge) Taylor, 87, widow of the late U.S. Congressman Gene Taylor of Sarcoxie, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home after a sudden illness.
Dorothy was born July 10, 1925 in Kansas City, Mo., to the union of the late Floyd B. and Agnes C. (Welborn) Wooldridge. The family later moved to Sarcoxie, Mo., where she graduated from Sarcoxie High School in 1943. She worked at First National Band and Gene Taylor Ford Sales as a secretary and was still an active board member of Gene Taylor Museum and Library in Sarcoxie, Missouri, and a member of Sarcoxie United Methodist Church.
She was united in marriage to Gene Taylor on July 26, 1947, and to this union two children were born. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and loved spending time and caring for her family. She enjoyed greeting visitors and friends at Gene Taylor Museum, and loved playing bridge. She was a great lady and a friend to everyone she met. Dorothy was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Taylor, son, Larry Taylor, son in law, Buster Cobine, one brother, Carl Wooldridge and one great granddaughter, Taylor Shaner.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Cobine of Sarcoxie, Mo., grandchildren, Heath Cobine and wife Missy of Sarcoxie, Mo., Heather Cobine and Chip Taylor both of Joplin, Mo., Chelsea Corp and husband Brad of Ozark, Mo., and Jamie Shaner and husband Chris, of Nevada, Mo., great grandchildren, Clifton and Coleson Cobine, Hannah, Jack and Owen Corp, and Roper and Gage Shaner, sister, Lola Craig and husband Bill of Bella Vista, Ark., and one brother, Floyd Wooldridge of Witter, Ark.
Those honoring her life as pallbearers will be Heath Cobine, Chip Taylor, Brad Corp, Mark Hasseberg, Mike Wooldridge and Chris Shaner and honorary pallbearers will be Dan Craig, Joel Gabriele, Jared Gabriele, Caleb Gabriele and Mike Gabriele.
Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor are 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the Sarcoxie United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Sarcoxie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sarcoxie United Methodist Church, 202 So. 11th Street, Sarcoxie, Mo 64862. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Mo.


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Along with enduring root canals and eliminating malware, dealing with customer service call centers probably ranks near the top of the "most painful experiences in life" list for many people.
Causes for the discomfort include: complex telephone trees that require a preposterous number of key presses to get anywhere; interminable hold times; agents who lack all but the most child-like expertise; and, most maddening: when a customer finally connects with someone who might actually help — they are frequently disconnected.
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Cloud-based services and applications are making headway into reducing this customer service mess, allowing small business owners to affordably improve the customer experience with cool features that people love, including social media and mobile device interfaces.
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Placing your customer service in the cloud better meets the expectations of customers who are increasingly connected to the web via mobile devices and, therefore, expect instant answers. Rather than deal with a call center, many even prefer self-service answers for their support issues, searching online to bypass traditional help desks altogether.
Businesses can enable this migration of customer service functions with an ever-increasing list of services, including Zendesk, Service Cloud, Desk.com, Parature, and Zoho. Most provide not only traditional phone, email and chat functions, but also integrate with social networks such as Twitter and Facebook to offer robust self-service options.
Mobile-specific CSM apps include Gripe, available for both iPhone and Android, which enables consumers to vote positively for a company with a "cheer" or complain with a "gripe," both of which get posted to their Twitter and Facebook accounts while also messaging the company's customer service department for quick resolution.
According to a Frost & Sullivan report, one 500-seat cloud-based implementation provides up to twice the cost savings of a 100-seat dedicated center over a five-year period. Imagine the impact on your business and customer retention to have five times the customer service agents at half the cost!
There are other advantages of cloud CSM, such as:
While the benefits of the cloud are clear, there is one caveat: The increase in unprotected mobile endpoints increasingly used to access these remote systems leaves local signature-based antivirus protection schemes inadequate to safeguard against the torrent of malware. Fortunately, real-time cloud-based antivirus protection safeguards users without the need to download and update massive signature files.
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Lately I've been playing in the vegan playground. No, I'm not becoming vegan but I like to experiment. I've been also experimenting with weath-free baking. And I've been having a lot of fun doing pancakes, vegan wheat-free tiny ones!
I have so many types of flours at home, seriously I must have at least 15 types of different flours... Flour types (and hips) are growing, but space on the other hand is allways the same. So I've decided to use up my flours and keeping the wheat free theme I've decided to create my own "all-purpose" flour mix. Although it's wheat-free it's not gluten-free (rye has gluten and from what I read there's still some confusion about oats), but I think there are allready great gluten-free recipes for homemade flour mixes.
- 1 cup rye flour
- 1 cup oat flour*
- 1 cup rice flour (white or brown)
- 1 cup corn starch
- 1 cup buckwheat flour
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds*
Combine all flours and mix with a wisk. Store in a big jar.
* I've made my own by grinding them on the food processor, both the oats and the flax seeds.
I was very happy with this mix, I really didn't put much thought into it, just mixed the same quantity of what I had on hand, but was lucky to discover that this makes really great texture and flavour goodies! The first thing I made were these awesome Pancakes!
It was my first time having vegan pancakes, and I loved them! Plus they're low in sugar and low in fat, but most of all they're delicious and with a nice texture. Really, they were a surprise! I don't know how they would work with "regular" flour, but in 3 days I've made 2 batches of the flour mix. So you can say I'm pretty excited about them!
I've been enjoying regular sized ones for breakfast, but couldn't resist making tiny little ones served on a spoon for an afternoon snack. This is what I would serve if Jenny came for a visit, I think she would love them, she's a miniature food freak!
- 1 cup wheat-free flour mix (or AP flour maybe?)
- 1 tbs brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup soy milk (vanilla flavoured or plain)
Mix dry ingredients (flour mix, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and sugar) in a bowl. Mix soy milk and olive oil and add to the dry ingredients, mixing well with a wisk. Cook on hot non-stick griddle or skillet pan. I didn't use any fat, but you can spray or rub some oil before starting to cook them. Drop teaspoons of dough and in seconds they'll be ready to turn over to cook on the other side. Or just make regular size ones (about 1/4 cup of dough for each).
I wasn't lying when I said they were tiny!
Do you think Donna Hay would aprove them? I hope so, because this is my entry for HHDD Pancakes (Hay hay it's Donna Day), hosted by my lovely friend Suzana, whom I hope to meet in person soon! HHDD is a food event created by Barbara from Winos and Foodies and now under the wing of Bron Marshall.
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Imagine a world where smart phones and tablets had never-ending batteries and wireless reception was always within reach. Sure, sending out an S.O.S. via Twitter will alert the world that you're stuck on a deserted island, but you've got plenty of time on your hands before a trusty follower forwards the message to search-and-rescue teams.
So, before sipping coconut water and reading the free Kindle edition of Robinson Crusoe, you've got to battle the elements and hunt-down dinner. Luckily, there are plenty of literal (and figurative) life-saving free mobile apps for that.
If the answers to your nature questions aren't in the U.S. Army Survival Guide, you may actually be on another planet, not a deserted island. The entire version is free for Android-toting civilians, and covers everything from building shelter to purifying water and identifying poisonous plant and animal life. Diagrams and helpful instructions make up 23 chapters that deliver everything short of the armed forces.
Another literal lifesaver is a mobile toolshed of an app, available to Android users. It'll take distance measurements, tell you the height of that tree you're about to climb and transform your phone into a digital magnifying glass in case your specs are somewhere out at sea and you've got splinters to pick.
The St. John Ambulance Association app is your mobile first aid resource. Since 1877, this UK-based emergency response and training program has provided the most up-to-date protocols, and now it has its own app available in the iTunes store. With easy-to-follow steps and diagrams, basic and severe medical response advice is just swipes away.
The last thing you want to see during your morning bath is a dorsal fin, but if you do, Shark Mate will help you identify the sharp-toothed species based on your geographic location. Brave enough to catch dinner before it catches you? There are even tackle suggestions, but since you don't have any gear, redefine fishing "tackle" (at your own risk).
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There are hundreds if not thousands of new home builders in Austin that you can reach out to at any given time to help you with your project. Choosing one of them is the most important decision you will ever make. Before you choose a contractor, it is wise to discuss your needs and project plan with them, then evaluate their ability to meet your needs. The success or failure of your project depends a great deal on the kind of contractor you choose. Always make sure you work with a contractor who has not just been in the business for years, but one who has tangible evidence of some of their previous projects. If you can, interview some of the owners of their previous projects to understand the challenges they went through or how useful the contractors were to the completion of their project.
The cost of working with new home builders in Austin there are a lot of factors that you must look at. Costs are affected by a lot of things from the experience and credibility of the contractors in the industry, to the cost of materials and labor. The finishes you choose for your house will also make a big difference in the results and the cost.
The size of your house is an important factor when determining the cost of hiring new home builders in Austin. The least you can spend on these services is $17,000 with some people spending as high as $719,000 or even higher depending on the size, type and specifics of the home that is being built. Each house is unique, as are the contractors you hire for the project, hence varying costs across the board.
Of all the factors you should consider when planning to work with new home builders, none reduces the risk you will experience like focusing on the reputation of the contractors. You need a company that has a good reputation. Most of these companies do their best to keep their good ratings. It is even better if you are getting a local company, because you can have access to their previous clients very easily. Another option would be to research about the company through BBB.
From the moment you meet the project contractors, the attitude of their management should give you an idea of the company you are dealing with. The people you interact with when discussing your project are usually a good indicator or representation of the contractors who will handle your project. If you meet the management of your Austin new home builders and they are not attentive or helpful enough to cater to your needs, you honestly cannot expect their contractors on the ground to be any better. If you were to proceed and work with them, this is a project that will be marred by a lot of misunderstandings, lack of communication and so forth. The management attitude, therefore, is not to be taken lightly.
Even with their experience, the new home builders in Austin will still have to factor in your tastes and preferences in the work they do. After all, the house is being built with you in mind, and what works for you. To determine the type of finish that you will receive, it is wise to visit some of the projects that the contractors have worked on, or some that they are currently undertaking and see how they have performed, or are still performing for the uncompleted projects.
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Claude Worthington III says:
June 15, 2009 at 8:36 pm (Edit)
After all these years… there is a website for the Worthington Descendants??? I am very excited to be here!
I used to write to, I believe, her name was Francis Brengle… she was so helpful and patient when I first started in 1986.
I am still researching my Worthington line in hopes to be connected to Maryland from North Carolina. Each year, I get closer…
I just can't believe this website!
Thank you so much for doing this!
Mr. Claude E. Worthington III
Daleville, VA
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Arkansas State head men's golf coach Steve Johnson announced Wednesday that Landon Hearnes, Matt Loiacano and Brayden Brown have all signed National Letters of Intent to continue their careers with the Red Wolves.
Loiacano, at native of Jonesboro, Ark., was a three-time all-state selection at Jonesboro High School and has been a team captain since 2009. He was the 6A state medalist in 2012 and the 6A-East conference medalist in 2010 and 2011. He finished third overall at the state championship in Little Rock, Ark., in 2012 and finished fourth in the tournament in 2010.
"I've had the pleasure to watch Matt grow up to become one of the top players in this area," Johnson said. "He's extremely talented and owns the course record at one of our courses with a 61. He has a very balanced game, and we're very fortunate that he decided to stay close and join our pack."
During his 2011 campaign, Loiacano won the Big "I" Invitational stroke-play qualifier at RidgePointe Country Club by one stroke and went on to a 41st place finish at the national tournament in Orlando, Fla. In 2012, Loiacano again qualified for the Big "I" Invitational national tournament in Austin, Texas, where he shot a 4-over-par and finished in a tie for 16th place.
Loiacano has also been on the JHS All-A Honor Roll every year and is a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. His sister, Jennifer, is currently a senior on the Arkansas State women's golf team.
Hearnes, who is from Mayflower, Ark., was a four-time all-state and all-conference selection at Mayflower High School. He was the 2012 overall state champion and the 3A-5 district medalist.
During his 2012 campaign, he finished eighth at the Big 'I' National Championship and had a 10th-place finish at the Southern Junior Championship in Pinehurst, N.C., with a three-day total of 223.
"Landon has been one of the top junior golfers in Arkansas for some time with strong performances on not only a state level but a national level as well," Johnson said. "An exceptionally long hitter, he's shown the ability to make birdies at will and his scoring abilities will be a welcomed addition to our program."
In 2010 Hearnes finished second at the Stars of Texas Junior All-Star event and participated in U.S. Kids World Championship as an eight-year-old in 2003.
Brown currently attends Central Memorial High School in Calgary, Alberta, Canada after previously competing on the varsity golf team at Prosper (Texas) High School, where he helped lead the Eagles to the 2011 Class 3A State championship. Brown carded rounds of 75 and 74 at the state championship.
"Brayden has been coming into his own as of late with one of his latest achievements finishing in the top 20 as an amateur in a professional event," said Johnson. "He started out playing hockey, which helped him develop a very powerful and fundamentally sound golf swing. He also has demonstrated a strong level of commitment in the classroom and we look forward to him being a tremendous asset to our program."
In 2012 alone, Brown claimed four top-three finishes at the MJT PGA of Alberta Junior Championship (medalist), CJGA Alberta Fall Junior Classic (runner-up), CJGA Alberta Open (runner-up) and MJT Alberta Series (3rd place). He also posted rounds of 67 and 69 for a combined 136 at the MJT Prodigy Series at Carnmoney Golf Club.


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The sales numbers released by research firm NPD Group for June continue to highlight Nintendo's current strength in the market. Both the Nintendo DS and Wii lead all of its competitors in terms of software and hardware sales.
The Nintendo DS collected even more sales than during May, moving an amazing 561,900 units. The Wii followed closely behind with 381,800, also slightly up from the previous month.
Nintendo's near-obsolete Game Boy Advance sold a surprising 109,400 consoles, despite there being no new software released for the handheld.
Sony took sat next in the ladder, with the PSP selling 290,100 and the undying PlayStation 2 at 270,700 units. The PlayStation 3, which was once again the lowest-selling, current-market console, only managed to sell 98,500 units.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 sold 198,400 units, also up from May's figures.
Overall, video game hardware sales were up 34 percent for the month as compared to the same period last year – accumulating $398.6 million.
(via Dailytech)