I have a son who enjoys being in charge. I think it’s a first born thing. (Don’t worry! I’m a first born too.) I cannot tell you how many times I’ve uttered the words, “You are not the parent! I am! You don’t need to worry because I’ll take care of it.” Not that long […]
How to get a toddler out the door in under a minute…
Pack the diaper bag the night before Put your kids to bed with their clothes, socks, shoes and appropriate outerwear on. Stock the car seats with snacks and sippy cups Tell them Elmo is in the car waiting for them Leave a trail of fruit snacks behind you as you walk to the car. Let’s […]
Top Ten Teacher Christmas Gift Ideas (written by a TEACHER!)
Teacher Christmas Gift Ideas–> One of the biggest stressors of the Christmas season can be buying gifts for family and friends. Some are easy to buy for… and then there are some where you break out in hives just thinking about what to get them… you know…the brother-in-law, a teenage niece or nephew, and… your […]
The top 10 family traveling tips
I have found myself on more than one occasion getting stressed out thinking, planning and packing for a trip. If you’ve ever traveled with children you probably know what I’m talking about. And with the holiday’s right around the corner many of you might be in my boat. So here’s the top 10 family traveling […]
A Treasure: a day of remembrance for pregnancy & infant loss
{Today, Oct. 15th, is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.} A relationship may have a small beginning. Smiles, a letter, a hug, a kind word, a handshake, are such small beginnings for relationship. And yet what starts small can have such a vast impact on our lives. Simple gestures can start a lifetime of love, […]
Let’s face it, we all just want to be skinny: Hope for a busy mom
Early in my adult life I worked as a personal trainer. I had overcome weight struggles myself and wanted to help others do the same. I was young, naive and idealistic. I was also SINGLE, had DISPOSABLE INCOME, was WITHOUT CHILDREN, and without anything else that placed large demands on my time (a stressful career, caring for […]