The Christmas season is in full swing and you are probably overflowing with Christmas cheer…or not. Maybe you are overwhelmed by organizing the third grade class gift. Or maybe you are floored by your kids’ Christmas list. Or maybe you are stressed out by your lack of time and skill to deck the halls, send cards, [Read More]
10 Christmas Songs That Drive Me Bonkers
If you’re like me, then sometime in November your favorite easy listening adult contemporary station started playing Christmas songs. Now, I enjoy Christmas music as much as the next person. However, not all Christmas music is good music. And, not all Christmas songs should be played over and over ad nauseam. Indeed, there are many [Read More]
Have a Meowy Happy Easter!
From my family to yours, we wish you a meowy happy Easter! Even our cat: Wondering why we took our cat to see the Easter Bunny? Last year our local pet store offered it as a fundraiser for a greyhound rescue organization. We took our cat to see the Easter Bunny, got this fabulous picture, [Read More]
When It Comes to St. Patrick’s Day
When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day I’m thankful. Thankful that I don’t have to buy gifts. Thankful that I don’t have to wrap gifts. Thankful that I don’t have to buy or send cards. Thankful that I don’t have to write Valentine’s. Thankful that there are no school parties. Thankful that there are no [Read More]
To My Kids on Valentine’s Day
I know I’m supposed to put my kids aside on Valentine’s Day and focus on my marriage. Heck, I fully realize that I’m supposed to put my marriage before my kids every day if it’s going to survive and thrive! Yet, I understand (and hope) that my husband will be there with me in 10, [Read More]
Memorable Mom Moments
Terrific. Great. Just a couple words that describe how I feel this week about getting back into our family’s routine of school and work. Don’t get me wrong, the holidays were wonderful and I felt like we enjoyed a much-needed break. That said, by New Year’s we were starting to climb the walls and fight [Read More]
What I CAN Do
I have a background in Early Childhood Education. One of the best things I learned while doing my studies, and then teaching in daycare centers, was how to reframe a negative into a positive. For example, when I was little, our teachers used to tell us, “Don’t run in the hall.” Today, though, you’ll hear [Read More]
Mommy Reality Challenge – Breaking Bads
I’m excited to be co-hosting the Mommy Reality Challenge for the next two weeks. It’s a casual, awesome, REAL group of moms who tell it like it is – no Pinterest or Facebook Super Divas here! My thanks to Jen at Jenerally Informed and Celeste at Leapfrog and Lipgloss for letting me co-host. Read on to [Read More]
Merry Christmas from Experienced Bad Mom
Wishing you all the peace and joy this season brings! Merry Christmas!
Memories are Made in Christmas PJs
When I think of Christmas, many things come to mind. The ultimate gift of the season, of course, Jesus. Then there’s Christmas cookies (hey, I’m keeping it real!), Christmas gifts, Christmas trees, and even Christmas pajamas. Indeed, I have several sweet and silly Christmas memories that involve Christmas pajamas. Today I’m pleased to be sharing them [Read More]