When Chloe was in the first grade, she got the lead part in her class Thanksgiving play. She was SO excited! They performed it during the school day …
On being the Mom
The Golden Rule Applies to Moms
The other day while I was sitting in the store waiting for my prescription to be filled I noticed a little boy goofing off. The things he was doing …
Balance Doesn’t Exist, Only Priorities
I have spent my entire 41 years trying to achieve a perfect balance in my life. That never ending quest is the entire reason I named this blog …
How to be the Best Mom for Your Kids
I compare myself to other moms a lot. This mom cooks wonderful, healthy meals for her kids every night. I rarely cook for my kids. That mom is so good …
How Full is Your “Mom Account?”
I get pretty cranky with my kids around bedtime. I have even been known to tell them that I can't be a mom after 9:00 pm because I'm off duty. Some …
I Choose to Be a Homemaker, not a Housekeeper
The word "homemaker" gets a bad rap. Somehow it seems to make people think of apron-wearing women who are constantly mopping or folding laundry, and …
How to Throw a Summer Kickoff Party for Your Kids
Start summer vacation off right! Give your kids a summer kickoff party that includes goal setting and summer planning. Every year we do a …
Could It Really Be This Easy? A Book Review
I am the mother of three daughters. One of them just finished her freshman year of high school. Another just finished her first year of middle school. …
Celebrating Birthdays: What To Do About the Gluten-free Kid
Less than a week after Sophia was finally diagnosed with Celiac, she was invited to a birthday party. Though I had already been gluten-free for about …
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Finding Balance in a World of Extremes
Balance. It's something I contend with every single day of my life, and something I've been thinking a lot about lately. Time, work, family, …
Just Dance 2015 Review
The very first Just Dance game my girls were exposed to was Just Dance Kids. Sophia received it as a birthday gift from a friend a few years ago. She …
Do-it-yourself Cheetah Mug–Easy Craft for Kids
This post is brought to you by Frusion Go Wild! and BlogHer Sophia, my 8-year-old daughter, is obsessed with all things cheetah. 95% of her …