Rarely do I set New Year’s resolutions, but this year, I’m going to focus on attainable goals. Meaning goals that require little effort, and smart solutions. So, I’ve thought of 10 goals that we, the real moms of the world, can hopefully attain. The best part of these real goals for real moms is that […]
8 Ways to Love The Mom You Already Are
One of the most difficult things for me to reconcile as a mom has been to love who I have become as a mother, and stop feeling bad about not being the mom I thought I’d be. Before kids we all tend to have these idyllic fantasy-like exceptions of the kinds of mothers we will […]
20 Ridiculous Things I’m Trying to Teach My Kids That Prove I’m Basically a Life Coach.
One thing I underestimated about being a parent was how much coaching is involved. And, while sometimes my coaching feels a lot more like being a commander in the military, I try to gently lead my little people into making good choices every day. But, I guess I underestimated the vast amount of information that […]
I Was Robbed and I Couldn’t Stop It.
“You’re not allowed to turn five.” I’ve told him this at least 10 times in the past two months as his birthday has been looming. For him, the excitement is palpable and has been for a while. But, to me, having your youngest turn five feels a little like your baby has been kidnapped. Five […]
Cranberry Apple Bacon Salad with Homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing
One of the very first times I ate dinner at my mother in law’s house she served this salad and it’s been a favorite of mine ever since. With an easy homemade dressing, and thinly sliced apples and bacon, you can’t really go wrong with this light and delicious salad and red wine vinaigrette Dressing. […]
Hilarious Facebook Parenting Memes of the Month
I’m back with another group of hilarious parenting memes that kept me laughing all during the month of November. Time is flying, and the month of gratitude is over, so let’s take a break to laugh before the craziness of the holidays sets in. Who am I kidding? They’ve already set in. But, let’s laugh […]
Why the OKAY Days Are Some of the Best
I felt like supermom today. Today I got caught up on laundry, was patient with the kids, got dinner in the crockpot, and basically pulled my act together like the mom I always thought I’d be. I didn’t lose it when the youngest refused to try dinner, and I reminded my oldest, with love (not […]
5 Experts Share Why Time Out May Not Be Working And What To Do Instead
Timeout has always been my go-to method for helping my kids calm down, and regain control of frustrating parenting situations. But, sometimes, it’s not effective. Some parenting experts believe that timeout is not a good method of discipline. They weigh on on why timeout might not be working for your family, and positive parenting techniques that […]
Why I Still Say It’s All Going to Be OK
I rolled over in bed at 6 am this morning and remembered how heavy my eyes felt the night before. I flipped on my TV and saw that Donald Trump had won. Like much of the nation, I groaned inside, and shock and dismay took over. My kids started to trickle into my room one […]
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