Someday my last child will be out of the house. I will be approximately 62 and by that time I hope to be completely immune to a unique virus.  This malady is spoken of only in hushed tones and nervous whispers by those who have experienced the backlash of its displeasure. It makes parents who breezed through the terrible twos tremble with fear. Yes folks, it is TEEN DRAMA. And if you think that teenage girl drama is the ultimate expression of dramatic angst you have never been around a teenage boy. It is teen drama week here at Chez Audet and emotions are running high. Well, and with good reason. Dragging kids through an unexpected divorce just stinks for all involved. Add the stress of a 17 year old going through college midterms (sophomore... [Read more]

There is a scripture that says that the power of life and death is in the tongue. It may sound a little weird until you think about the words that were spoken over you that still bring tears to your eyes thirty years later. As parents we must be aware of our words, tones, and body language when it comes to our children. My granddaughter, Bella, and I bobbing for apples. We can’t afford to give in to stress, anger and frustration and let loose with our mouths. There are too many kids searching for acceptance because adults can’t control their tongues. To me, there is nothing worse than hearing a mom berate her child in the store.  O.k…well,  I admit that I hate hearing parents chortling about school starting up again. ”... [Read more]

I figured out that parenting is how I chose to fill my time between high school graduation and retirement. People have different hobbies, mine just happens to be giving birth. My name is Marye Audet and I have blogged for b5media for almost three years now. You may know me from Baking Delights or Kettle and Cup because that is usually where I am. However, I have been given the opportunity to write for the parenting channel, I think someone thinks I have a little experience in this area… [Read more] [Read more]

I really hadn’t thought much about the health benefits of pomegranate juice until just lately.  I mean, I love the flavor, the color is incredible, but health benefits? I don’t know.  While I spend a lot of time researching herbal remedies and natural remedies I tend to forget about healthy foods. Anyway, a representative from POM contacted me about reviewing their pomegranate juice on Baking Delights and I began to wonder about the so called health benefits. [Read more] [Read more]

Number 7 Chante. Chante, email me at maryeaudetATgmailDOTcom  replacing with @, . Again, I want to say what a pleasure it has been being part of your lives.  Thank you for your love and well wishes.  I know things will work between Marc and I because neither of us are quitters and because we have so many good friends around the blog-o-sphere praying for us. Your friendship has been wonderful.  Please don;t forget to check in with me at baking delights or kettle and cup to let me know how you are doing.  I will still be writing and hopefully I will be able to write about marriage again someday.  Hugs to you all. [Read more]