“Motherhood is buying a shirt for your daughter that she tried on and loved in the store only to have her refuse to wear it at home because it’s too itchy.“ This was the status update I posted on my blog’s Facebook page last week. So simple, yet so true. And there are many more truths [Read More]
It’s Operation Christmas Child Collection Week
I have packed a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child since before I had kids. Now that I have kids, together we pack one for a boy and girl each year. If you haven’t heard of Operation Christmas Child, here are the details: Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries [Read More]
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The Little Things in Parenting Can Be The Best Things
I had a rough patch a few weeks ago. My husband’s grandma died after a long illness. Work was stressful for more than one reason. My blog got hacked and it took a lot of days and a lot of money to fix it. There was drama on my son’s baseball team. Etc. But in [Read More]
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The Last Day of School
I made it! I successfully navigated both Kindergarten and 4th grade this year. And passed! That’s right, forget my own advancement from Kindergarten and 4th grade oh-so-many years ago. It really only counts when you participate in your child’s advancement from said grade. Let’s see. This year in Kindergarten I sharpened my listening skills, towed [Read More]
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To All the Moms Who Have Gone Before Me
I never know when inspiration will strike. That’s why I have about 10 sticky notes in my purse at any time, covered with brilliant (!) ideas or things my kids have said. Or just covered with the grocery list. Whatevs. One such note I pulled out the other day seemed appropriate to share as Mother’s [Read More]
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You Want One Word to Describe Me?
I’ve mentioned before that one of my favorite TV shows is The Middle. This ABC gem focuses on the Heck family living in Orson, Indiana. The mom, Frankie, has some great lines every week as she lovingly and realistically raises her three kids. The following is an excerpt from her job interview for a dental [Read More]
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How to Teach Your Child to Indent
My 9-year-old brings home his school work once a week. It’s my time to peruse what he’s been up to and see if he’s falling behind/soaring above expectations. Last week’s pile of school work brought home a lovely letter about the Midwest that he’d written. It was kinda cute and I appreciated his eye for [Read More]
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Good Moms Use Sunscreen
Look at this picture. Do you know what that is? It’s a machine made specifically to vacuum the odor of burned flesh out of the air. I’m not kidding. I had a visit with this machine last Friday when I got my second basal cell carcinoma burned off my skin. I’m now the proud owner [Read More]
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Free Tiny Prints Thank You Cards
What’s something that can make even me feel like a good mom? Free thank you cards! In my dreams, I imagine me and my kids taking an adorable thank you card from the stock of thank you cards I have on hand and lovingly scribing words of thanks to anyone who gave a birthday or [Read More]
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Happy Doodles Custom Stuffed Animals – Review and Giveaway!
A couple months ago, I posted a tongue-in-cheek Help Wanted ad. I desperately wanted someone who could throw out my kids’ artwork, so I wouldn’t feel guilty doing it. Many of you stepped up, commiserating or offering your services. One mompreneur, Heather, introduced herself and her business, Happy Doodles. I love the idea of Happy [Read More]
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