As much as I’d like to admit that I’m a crazy organized person, there is a closet or ten in my house that proves otherwise. In addition to those closets, there are piles of paper on literally every surface, and a cabinet full of scrapbooking supplies I never use. Getting organized is something I’d like to […]
Apple Berry Summer Salsa
This apple berry summer salsa is the PERFECT treat for the end of summer. It’s sweet, refreshing, and soooo delicious! If you’re looking for an easy fruit salsa recipe – you’ll want to try this. It’s a healthy fruit salsa everyone will love. Perfect for last minute barbecues, summer parties, playdates, and even birthdays. I […]
Real Moms Helping Reunite Families With Custom Ink
This post is sponsored by Custom Ink. See my full privacy and disclosures policy here. So, many of my readers may not know this, but I served an LDS mission for my church from 1998-2000. During that time, I had the privilege to learn Spanish, and serve latinos from all over the world. Yes, I […]
A Real Mom’s Guide to A Clean House
Do real moms really manage to clean baseboards and dust ceiling fans weekly? The answer is – come over to my clean house and see for yourself. Or no. The answer is no. Since I live in real reality (one with lots of humor), and not Pinterest reality, I decided to create a cleaning guide all […]
15 Smart Ideas to Help Kids Calm Down and Manage Anger and Anxiety
As a mom, the most helpless feeling is watching your child struggle with anxiety, stress, or controlling their anger. It’s the worst when you can’t help kids. I have witnessed this in my own kids as they have thrown temper tantrums, been too stressed out to cope, and battled anxiety issues and worries. Growing up, […]
20 Fun Activities To Help Kids With Anxiety
I’m always looking for fun activities to help kids with anxiety. Anxiety is something I’ve thought a lot about as a mom. I suffer from anxiety myself, and I have suspicions that one of my kids does too. We are always practicing strategies around here for coping with anxiety, and trying to figure out how […]
Five Birthday Party Themes Moms Totally Want For Their Next Birthday
My birthday is this month, so I’m celebrating my upcoming 41st birthday by daydreaming about the birthday party of my dreams. What would it be? What would I do? Who would come? More importantly, what would we do. And, then it struck me moms need a theme for their birthday too. You know, like power rangers […]
I’ll Never Be A Good Mom
Before you say it, I’ll say it for you. I’m not depressed. I take meds. I’ve been to therapy. I know I have worth. But, one of my biggest realizations is that I may never feel like a good mom. I stay home. I cook good meals. I keep them clothed. I make eye contact […]
What It Felt Like Having Postpartum Anxiety & How The Owlet Smart Sock Can Give Parents Peace of Mind
This post is sponsored by Owlet. You can see my full disclosure and privacy policy here. I like to talk openly about mental health issues, because it heals me. It helps me to connect with others who are struggling, and it also helps me when I’m struggling. I’ve written before about my struggles with anger and […]
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