I adore really good information that can help me be and better me, and also help improve my family’s life in general. Becky Mansfield from Your Modern Family is one of those people who always has amazing blog post crammed with solid info, and lately I’ve discovered the joy and bounty of the many ebooks… Read More You CAN Be a Stay at Home Mom on One Income
Ever had one of those weeks months where you are pretty sure that you need a, “WARNING: Stay Clear” sign on your forehead because you are …well…WITCHY? I’ve attempted to shake off my present-situation-difficulties-and-uber-stress with Chinese buffet food and good ‘ol gal-pal camaraderie, and thusfar..it’s kinda helping. I am not sure what my malfunction is,… Read More Five Beacons of Light I am Grateful for this Week
Mommy Time… Got any? Anyone who knows parenthood knows that finding extra time for yourself can be a covert Navy-Seals-like-action with a “difficulty rating” of eleven. Many moms are under the notion that, if they do take time for themselves, it means they are a disconnected mom who isn’t doing her best to “be there”… Read More Mom Time, Me Time and Golden Moments of Productivity-Getcha Some
Somewhere along the line, I seem to have forgotten the “why.” I have misplaced my Peace and Balance in My Work-From-Home Life. I’ve forgotten to value my children. I’ve forgotten to value my mate. I’ve forgotten to take advance of the freedom and flexibility that working from home affords. I know that this most likely… Read More Rediscovering Peace and Balance in My Work-From-Home Life
It’s no secret we have our own lingo in the Kingdom of Tired. I remember back (not all that long ago) when trying to conduct any conversation with non-sleep-deprived adults. Eleven years into the Journey of Parenthood, I still catch myself talking like some half-baked weirdo. Here’s a few examples. Consider it a primer/guidebook… Read More Momfinitions: The Crap We Moms Say
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 34 Life Quirks That I Will Teach My Eight-Year Old Daughter ASAP
1. Compliments don’t hurt or Cost Money. Give them freely and often. 2. Life always looks better on a full tummy. Chicken soup, homemade chocolate chip cookies and hugs from mom cure everything. Sleep does too. Tomorrow is a new day and sleep tends to may life look brighter after a bad day. 3.… Read More 14 Pieces of Advice To Give to Your Kids Right Now
Energizing Your Living Room Now that winter is coming to a close and spring is in the air, you are probably more than ready to give your living room a thorough cleaning. Getting rid of the winter doldrums will breathe new energy into your living room and your life! As you begin cleaning, it’s easiest… Read More Cleaning Tips for Moms: Energize the Living Room
My friend and fellow mommy, Becky Mansfield has written an excellent ebook for moms who are thinking about, or struggling with, potty training their wee one. Becky’s book is not only awesome and packed with tips, advice and strategies to help you Potty Train in a Weekend, her book is on SALE! That’s right, this… Read More Potty Train in a Weekend eBook SALE!
So how’s it going so far? Rocking your crockpot? The more I delve into this subject, the more intrigued I get! If you remember, this all started one day when I was rooting around in a cupboard and came across this…this… contraption (my crockpot that I have had for around 10 years). It was an… Read More Crockpot Revisited : Cooking Times for Your Slow Cooker
Spring Cleaning The Kitchen, Part 1 Spring cleaning in the kitchen is probably the hardest task of all. As many call it the heart of the home, it certainly deserves some extra love and care when cleaning time rolls around. Here are some great tips that can help you get your kitchen clean and organized.… Read More Spring Cleaning Tips for Mom: Let’s Tackle the Kitchen
Mornings are hectic when it is just you, but add kids to the mix and it can get downright chaotic. Basically, we are a DISASTER in the morning. The margin for error is pretty slim in our house and four out of five days we miss the bus. Thank gawd we live 2 miles from… Read More 15 Breakfasts on the Go