They Smell Weakness
Dear Mommas,
Let me tell you, this has not been my “best Momma week.” I think the kids can smell weakness. I think they know this momma is exhausted.
It appears I […]
Craft Show Confusion
This past weekend our local high school was hosting a craft show and I thought it would be fun to go.
I asked the daughter if she would like to come […]
Confessions of a Hallmark Holiday Movie Addict
I have a confession. A big, rather embarrassing one… today I watched not one, but two Hallmark holiday movies. For real.
Don’t worry, no children were neglected and yes I did […]
Elf Stress
I didn’t want to get an Elf on a Shelf for our house when I learned about it years ago. Who wants yet another thing to have to remember to […]
I Did What?
This morning I totally surprised myself! It’s amazing what I can get done without the toddler in tow. I still had the 6 year-old with me this morning after preschool […]
Morning Swim Class Happiness
Turns out there are some perks to half day, PM Kindergarten. Some of these obviously include sleeping in past 7 (some days), eating a leisurely breakfast with the tiny […]
Why I Blog
I’ve now been blogging for 8 months and I can’t believe how much I’ve enjoyed this experience. I went into this blogging adventure with only one main objective in mind; […]
My Dentist Trick
My daughter was not a fan of the dentist at first and I knew I had to change this ASAP. I could not imagine her freaking out every 6 […]
**Giveaway**
It’s finally here; the holiday season! Since I want to spread the joy, I’m doing a giveaway for this adorable, pre-made photo album. Seriously, no crafting required; just […]
Puzzles and my Patience
The daughter never really took to puzzles. I would sit with her and try so hard to stay calm and try to explain how puzzles work. She has […]
It’s the Little Things
Want to know what made me super happy today? Well, okay lots of stuff did; like the husband taking the kids out to lunch and grocery shopping solo, me […]
Sneaky Lady
I normally think I’m on top of things that my kids do, but it turns out I have one sneaky kid on my hands.
The kids made gingerbread houses for my […]
Morning Nostalgia
I love all things homemade; homemade pie, homemade gifts, and thoughtful things you can’t just find at the local Target. One of the things I love most about the homemade […]
Gift Card Decisions
Don’t get me wrong, gift cards are fantastic gifts!! I love shopping for myself and buying something I normally wouldn’t with a lovely gift card; but I’m a grown-up, I […]
Tip of the Day: Kitchen Shears
A few years back I was a new mom and was lucky enough to have some close friends who were moms of older kids. I became like a sponge around […]
Mom Movie Complaint
We took the kids to see “Trolls” today, and it was great. I loved the message of the movie and I also loved that the “scary” parts weren’t terribly scary. […]
Things to Worry About Now That the Election is Over
Regardless of how you feel about the outcome of this election, I think it’s safe to say we all need to put our energy into worrying about something else. I’m […]
Enough with the Gender Themed Books
I have a daughter and I have a son. Like most siblings, they couldn’t be more different. With this said, they also don’t follow the “typical” gender stereotypes either.
My daughter […]
10 Things I Learned From Taking My Kids to a Wedding
10 Things I Learned from Taking my Kids to a Wedding:
It doesn’t matter what age you are, wedding cake is always exciting.
Forget the phrase “Dance like no one’s […]
Post Halloween Smoothie
It’s the morning after Halloween, and if there’s one thing I know I need to do it’s get something decent into my kids’ bellies. (Okay, and mine too since I […]
The Tooth Fairy Strikes Again
(I’ve already written the blog “No Tooth Fairy” on how my daughter has decided to forgo the Tooth Fairy in order to keep her teeth. (Still not sure how all […]
Grossed Out Momma
I have a pretty good tolerance when it comes gross kid stuff. I’ve gotten better at not gagging at dirty diapers and (amazingly), somehow my own kid throwing up doesn’t […]
New Smoothie Recipe
Today’s smoothie was a huge hit with the kids. Yay! Healthy and easy and the best part?! Both kids drank the entire smoothie!
Recipe:
1 cup carrots
1 banana
1 apple
1 cup unsweetened almond […]
What a Difference 3 Years Makes!
If you’re reading this right now with the “Frozen” theme song stuck in your head, thinking you cannot endure another moment of playing princesses; let me tell you this; this […]