Maybe you’ve seen the meme: (Some of us have to shorten it to “I kept the kids alive.”) Most moms on the planet feel that deep-down nagging that they aren’t perfect parents, I think. “Mommy guilt”: that they’re coming up short on shaping their children’s character, intellect, happiness or opportunity; that they might be […]
Don’t Google it, ASK YOUR MOM!
I remember six years ago when I found out that I was pregnant with our first. One of the first things that I did was register on Baby Center. Soon I started receiving weekly emails with the progress of our little one. “Your baby is the size of a pencil top eraser.” “Your baby is […]
What to do when the “D” word enters your marriage
If you personally have been considering divorce, or have been standing beside a friend or family member, then you are no stranger to the heart ache. The devastation of a broken marital relationship is a too common reality in our society. Anyone contemplating divorce is inevitably dealing with a myriad of emotion including betrayal, […]
Plan an “Epic Summer Challenge” with your kids + 2 other ideas for a GREAT summer!
Summer can be a challenging time for moms who not only have to juggle the regular tasks: housework, errands, cooking…but the kids being home all day, too! It can be difficult to maintain your summer coolness as a mom of school aged children. But to help you out, here are my 3 cheap tricks […]
6 Steps to a Lush Kid & Pet Friendly Lawn
When summer rolls around, it’s nice to have a beautiful lawn to spend time on, enjoying the warm weather. However, having a lush lawn requires some upkeep, especially if you have children and pets. Follow these steps to achieve a healthier lawn that is safe for the whole family: 1. Use Natural Weed Killers Limit […]
Staging your house: 5 Tips for a quick sale OR a more peaceful place to live
In preparation for putting our house on the market, our realtor had a stager come through the house and give us tips for making it “show ready.” We did a walk through of each room taking notes and making our to-do list. Some of the suggestions were things I wouldn’t follow unless you actually are […]