I came across this story I wrote almost ten years go (July of 2008, to be exact) and to this day it’s one of my favorite posts I’ve written. I thought a little “blast from the past” would be fun today. Enjoy 🙂 Something happens to us humans when we become parents. Our world becomes… Read More Dinosaurs in the Sink and other Things this Mommy is Grateful for
Any mom will tell you that, even though we love our kids to bits, there is something invigorating and empowering about shopping ALONE. Alone as in “no-kids-I-am-all-by-my-lovely-self” shopping. It’s damn near euphoric. We are better shoppers too. More savvy. More purposeful. We can actually stand, contemplate, and finish a thought thus getting the best deal on… Read More My Mom-Alone-Time Dream Shopping Scenario
Dennis the Menace? Or Future Scientist? They used to call it simple “curiosity” and even “mischievous-ness.” I am sure we all know of kids (or were ones ourselves) that were fascinated with taking apart household items (like toasters, blenders and an occasional lawn mower). Back in the day, kids like that were often labeled unruly… Read More Dennis the Menace? Or Future Scientist? | When you have a Tinker Kid
There is strength in numbers and three heads are FAR better than one. I learned the power of collaborative projects wwaaayyyy in the day when I chaired many local initiatives and events to bring awareness to our floundering Downtown Business area. I loved, loved, LOVED how we could all come together, brainstorm ideas, assign roles… Read More When Three Savvy Moms Join Forces | Up North Parent
My friend and fellow Minnesotan Galit (pronounced guh-leet ) Breen is someone I truly admire. And have for a long time. The work she does is amaze-balls as well. From her book to her notable appearances at Listen to Your Mother #TwinCities I wish I could hang out with her more and soak up her positive vibe… Read More We are the first generation of moms raising digital kids without having been digital kids ourselves #scary
It’s tough being a girl. It’s even tougher being a girl that is a tween, a little chubby, wears glasses and one who sports a beautiful buck tooth smile. In a nutshell…my daughter is me as I was forty years ago. Being the “chubby girl” with slightly protruding teeth and not-so-great clothes was a challenge… Read More 36 #LifeTruths That I Will Pass on to My Tween Daughter ASAP
10 Things to do with your Kids Before They Grow Up Life moves so fast when you are a parent. The Season of Parenthood flies by and what seems like “only yesterday,” marks the passing of years. I truly am having a moment here just thinking about how my oldest will be driving in two… Read More Top Ten Tuesday-10 Things to do with Your Kids Before They Grow Up
When I originally wrote this post, my now gigantic 13 year-old son was a mere six year old. We opted to buy fish to quell the nagging about having a pet. They were meant to be “starter pets” for a Small-ish Human that was begging for a pet, yet could barely wipe his own butt. We have… Read More Friday Flashback: Fish Emergency in the Wal-mart Express Lane
Sparkle….Wikipedia describes Sparkle as; to become lively or animated, to glitter to glisten….. I call it, “The things that make our hearts sing. Makes us Shine inside and out.” I like mine better 🙂 Ever heard the saying “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy?” Well, insert “Franticmommy” and “girl” and you’ve… Read More Finding my SPARKLE
The other day, we were all sitting around our living room reminiscing with the kids about their baby/toddler years. As you can imagine there was lots of giggling and razzing going on, but one thing hubs and I agreed that we were GLAD we were past was the time when our oldest, Jake, suffered from… Read More The Struggle with Night Terrors is Real-Lully Sleep Guardian
Hi. I’m Franticmommy. I’m a Serial “Yes Girl and a Recovering People Pleaser….” I don’t think you need to be a parent to feel the crunch of lack-o-time these days. Normal every day life paired with the constant requests from outside sources equal not enough hours in the day. Then comes the extra side orders… Read More Why Every Mompreneur Could Use A Bouncer
School is officially DONE! Let the trip-planning-ponder-plotting BEGIN! In the past, when our family of four has decided to take a road trip, staycation or long weekend vacation, I have always resorted to my “master list” of packable to make sure everyone leaves home with under-grunders, tooth brushes, movies, meds and the stuffed creature they… Read More Little Peanut on the Go-an app that every parent can truly use