Growing Up and Leaving the Nest
My kids are almost grown now. That makes me want to cry just thinking about it. Robert is 18 and Kayla is 15. It just seems like yesterday that they were these little tiny beings that needed me more...
View Article4 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Teen Driver Safe #driveithome #CGC
My son has been driving now for 2 years. When he first started, I prayed that he would be a safe driver. My husband and I taught him many things that we were concerned about. I hoped and prayed that...
View ArticleMomma – Is Your Schedule Too Full?
As I write this, I have been reading devouring Sarah Mae’s new book The UnWired Mom. (It’s free for just a couple of days so go grab one.) I have had this post in the back of my draft folders for a...
View ArticleHow Safe is a Child in their Car Seat?
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Ad Council and the National Highway Safety Transportation Association. All opinions listed here are my own. When my son was 5 months old, we were in a fender...
View ArticleBeing an Imperfect Mom and Just Enjoying Life
Last night and all day yesterday, my daughter and I celebrated her best friend’s birthday. My kitchen pretty much stayed messy all day. For me, that is pretty rare. I am one of those raving lunatic...
View ArticleWhy I Think the Clearblue Weeks Estimator Should Have Been Around 20 Years Ago
20 years ago, I sat on the toilet in my bathroom with my first ever pregnancy test kit. Back then it was the kind that gave you one line if you weren’t pregnant, and two lines if you were. After peeing...
View ArticleHow to Deal with Bullies the Old School Way – Raise a Giant #myblogSpark...
Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by Green Giant® through MyBlogSpark. I remember my days of elementary school and middle school. If you had looked into my life at that...
View Article10 Ways to Teach Your Child to Give Back this Holiday Season
Christmas is almost here and every year, we always try to find ways to help our kids give back. Not only does this teach them to have a servant’s heart, but it also teaches them that there is always...
View ArticleWhy Being Bored is Important For Your Kids
Over the past few weeks, all I have seen on television are articles and interviews on all the things that parents can do to keep their kids from saying those infamous words we as moms hate — “I’m...
View Article10 Things Your Kids Will Love to Do With You After School Gets Out For the Day
In our neck of the woods, school is about to begin. In fact, for the next few days, all the schools in our district head back. I remember those days when the kids would get on the bus and I would head...
View ArticleVisiting Your Local Farmer’s Market
Today I took a trip downtown with my husband to our local farmer’s market :)! I love that place. Ever since I have been trying to eat more veggies, I have been making it a point to visit there at least...
View ArticleMarriage Mondays~Letting Him Parent His Way
Image courtesy of Stock.xchng I am one of the worst wives when it comes to letting my husband parent. I constantly chime in, sharing with him how I would have did it. How many of you ladies will be...
View ArticlePreparing Your Daughter for The Period Talk
I started my period when I was only 8 years old. My home at that time was one filled with stress and lots of bad memories. The doctor who examined me during that time said that the early onset of my...
View ArticleMy Favorite Mother Daughter Activities
Kayla and I spend a lot of time together. It is amazing that we have the close relationship that we have. I mean, she is 14. Most 14 year old girls don’t want to hang around their mom or even snuggle...
View ArticleWhat Does a Healthy Lunch Box Look Like?
The one meal everyday that is my absolute favorite is lunch. We homeschool, so I can pretty much make sure that we eat a really good healthy meal. If we are going to eat a hearty dish, lunch time is...
View Article3 Tips on Explaining Those Emotional Days to Your Daughter #ad
The moment my daughter began having her period, I knew she was going to need a care package full of helps for the next month. I don’t know about you, but as an adult, when “that time” hits, I want my...
View ArticleWhen You Discover Your Child is Cutting
When I see that title, it still shocks me that my child was one — a cutter. Before I share with you her journey from being a cutter, I just wanted to let you know that I asked her if I could share her...
View Article3 Secrets to Embracing Parenting While Staying Cool
We are lucky to be moms in this era. Nothing is impossible for us. There are countless exceptional role models for you out there, whether you want to keep working, run your own business, be a...
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