If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!This creamy potato leek soup is a French classic that’s easy to whip up and will warm you up on a cold Fall or Winter day. The weather has turned really cold this past week, and as a result, I’m […]
Easy Snowman Cupcakes Kids Can Make Themselves
These easy snowman cupcakes kids can make are the perfect winter cupcakes. With creamy buttercream icing, chocolate chips, pretzels, and candy corn, you’ve got yourself the cutest snowman cupcakes your kids can make! Even though it’s still only Fall, this week it has gotten cold in Utah. In fact, it even snowed a little bit […]
Why Sometimes I Still Baby My Kids
“Will you tuck me back in mommy?” my big 10 year old said to me tonight. We’ve been trying to get her to get OUT of her bed to take care of her own needs after she gets IN her bed for the night. For example if she needs a drink, or needs an extra […]
For The Mom That Cries After School Drop Off
This is for the mom that cries after school drop off. But not for the reasons you might think. My kid didn’t just start preschool or kindergarten. It’s not because I miss them (although sometimes I do). It’s because this morning was a battle. And we worry. We worry that we did the right […]
A Kid’s Guide To Making Everything Take Way Longer Than It Should
All parents know that kids are master manipulators. They know how to push the limits, and they know how to teach you patience. They also are skilled at the art of making you wait. If your kid doesn’t yet know how to postpone everything, then this is the kid’s guide to making everything take way […]
Mom Confused About Whether She’s Going on Vacation or Just Another Trip With Her Kids
A Utah mother of three said yes when her husband suggested they take a vacation with the kids. All she heard was the word “vacation,” so she didn’t think things all the way through until it was time to start packing. As she hauled the suitcases up from the basement while her husband took a […]
Five Names We REALLY Should Be Giving The Strong Willed Child Instead
You know you have a strong willed child if something that should take 20 minutes takes eleventy billion, and if every day seems like a battle of wills. My son takes an hour and a half to do a 30 minute music lesson on the days when he’s just not feeling it because, well – […]
Four Simple Tricks When Your Kids Won’t Listen
If you’re wondering how to get your kids to listen better in 5 minutes or less I’ve got some ideas for you. There is nothing more frustrating than when your kids won’t listen. Parenting is an exercise in patience in the midst of chaos, and there is little more trying than parenting when your kids […]
For Those That Found A Cure For Your Anxiety And Depression
For those that have found a “cure” for your anxiety and depression, I’m happy for you. I’m happy that the yoga worked for you. I’m happy that the essential oils did something. I’m happy that you just practiced more self care. I’m happy for you that meditation does the trick. I’m happy for you that […]
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