November is over and so is NaNoWriMo. In case you missed my post at the beginning of November, I made a very last minute decision to participate in National Novel Writing Month. The goal was to write 50,000 words in the thirty days of November. I was under no illusion that I would actually complete […]
The Deep End of Parenthood
The Deep End of Parenthood To what can I compare the overwhelming nature of parenting young children? It’s like being shoved in the deep end when you don’t know how to swim. You may have read books on how to swim. You may have dipped your toe in the water. You may have even played […]
Week 44: Mommy Fails
When I got up on Tuesday morning, I realized that I hadn’t packed the boys’ lunches the night before. I quickly threw some things together, but the cupboards were a little bare, so the lunches were a little lacking, especially Samuel’s. I packed him peanut butter crackers (well, his pretend peanut butter), apple slices, and […]
One New Food: Meatloaf Recipes (and Giveaway!)
I know, I know, when you think about healthy changes, meatloaf probably isn’t the first food that comes to mind. One New Food for me, though, is just as much about expanding my kids palettes as it is about getting them to make healthier choices. When it comes to meat, the kids will grudgingly eat […]
Week 43: Oh What Fun!
I’ve already braced myself for the shunning I’m going to receive for this one; I’m mentally prepared for the mass exodus as people ‘unlike’ my Facebook page and ‘unfollow’ me on Twitter. Maybe I’m being overly dramatic, but I’ve found that people harbor very strongly held opinions when it comes to this subject and tempers […]
Meme Monday: Family Movie Night
Welcome to another exciting edition of Meme Monday. This week’s topic: Family Movie Night. Does your reality live up to your expectations? Meme Monday: Family Movie Night
DIY Christmas Gifts: Personalized Christmas Tree Cutouts Tutorial
This post contains affiliate links. I’ll earn a small commission on any purchases made through the links. DIY Christmas Gifts: Personalized Christmas Tree Cutouts Tutorial Last year my mom texted a picture to my sisters and I with a message something like, “Look what I’ve been working on for you guys!!! I love DIY Christmas […]
One New Food: Coconut Oil
I’ve fallen in love…. with a saturated fat. That’s right, this week our one new food was fat. But not just any fat. Coconut oil. One New Food: Coconut Oil I’ve heard a lot about coconut oil and it’s many health benefits, but never tried it. Then on Saturday, I ran into WalMart for a […]
Four Tips to Help Kids Who Wet the Bed
This post is sponsored by GoodNites* TRU-FIT*, but is 100% my own experience. Every parent loves milestones. First smile, first word, first steps. We celebrate them, photograph them, write them in baby books, and share them with the world. There is one milestone that is a bit less public, but every bit as exciting for […]
Week 42: Snow No!
There seems to be two camps when it comes to the first snow of the season. There are the people who are horrified by it and there are the people who are thrilled by it. Usually the people who are horrified by it are over five feet tall and the ones who are thrilled by […]