What's better than a warm spring or summer evening and kids running around outside, squealing with delight? Not much, I don't think, and these neighborhood games are a great way to make that happen. Some of my best memories as a kid were made playing various neighborhood games out with a bunch of … [Read more...]
How to STOP Fighting With Your Husband
May 30, 2018 by 2 Comments
Fighting in a marriage, or perhaps dealing with marital conflict, is an inevitable part of being married. Even the healthiest of marriages will find couples arguing with each other at times. Some even say that disagreements between spouses are an essential ingredient in a marriage relationship (and … [Read more...]
Creating a Smart Evening Routine For Busy Women & Moms
May 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In my home, life is busy, and I’m guessing that it’s really no different in yours. We have recently jumped back into spring and summer sports, we have all of the end of the year activities, and in our case, a new baby is joining in for all the crazy busyness too! Evening routines are essential in … [Read more...]
Secrets to a Stress Free Summer With Kids (from a mom of 9!)
May 18, 2018 by 2 Comments
Summer can be fun, but summer can also be downright scary since there is so much downtime, family togetherness, and long days. Summer can feel out of control and be lacking in structure, routines, and rules, which can give way to mass chaos. Is a stress free summer even possible - a stress free … [Read more...]
10 Essentials To Make Your Family Camping Trip a Success!
May 14, 2018 by 6 Comments
*this is a guest post from Jenny of Mom Loves Best Want to go camping with your family this fall? It’s a great way to make long-lasting family memories – but the prospect of packing can be daunting. What do you really need to make your trip a success? There are all kinds of camping tricks, tips, … [Read more...]
Teach Your Kid to Ride a Bike Without Training Wheels in 30 Minutes or LESS!
May 8, 2018 by 1 Comment
Teaching your child to ride a bike can be a stressful time met with tears, frustration, and even a strained relationship in some cases, but as a mom of 9 I can tell you, it doesn’t have to be that stressful! In fact, it can be super easy and even fun once you know the trick to getting it done. … [Read more...]
10 Simple Ways to Really Listen to Your Kids
May 7, 2018 by 6 Comments
It is so easy to “listen” to our kids but never hear a word they have to say. I have talked about listening before in The 10 Rules of Communicating With Your Kids, but I think we can all agree that listening is first and foremost removing distractions and clearing your mind. Listening is not an … [Read more...]
The 10 Commandments of Cleaning With a Family – Free Printable!
May 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
If you have a family and spend any amount of time cleaning, I am sure you will agree that the struggle of juggling both is real. I think cleaning is one of those things that we find ourselves thinking will be no big deal prior to having a family. However, it usually doesn't take long once … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Make Cleaning Fun For Your Kids
April 16, 2018 by 16 Comments
Let's face it, chores can be a drag, even for mom at times. However, the work still needs to get done most times. Try having a little fun along the way because in the words of Mary Poppins, "Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." Making cleaning fun certainly makes things easier for … [Read more...]
Why I Ditched Cloth Diapers & Feel Great About It
April 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pampers at Sam's Club. The opinions and text are all mine. Comments submitted may be displayed on other websites owned by the sponsoring brand. As a mom of nine, diapers have been part of my life for more than 17 years now. Without a … [Read more...]
The Hidden Cost of Clutter Free – Decluttering Questions Checklist
March 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Clutter is never-ending. Clutter is overwhelming. Also, clutter seems to multiply like nobody’s business. For most of us, clutter is an ongoing struggle. Really, clutter is all of these things and so much more. But did you know that there is actually a hidden cost to clutter? The truth is, clutter … [Read more...]
The Easy Way to Clean Your Home FAST – FREE Cleaning List!
March 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Finding time to clean can be challenge, especially for busy women and moms. So often we face the demands of being working moms, being single moms, being working women without kids, helping with other family members or within the community, and so much more. Cleaning is something that we do, and then … [Read more...]
4 Things You Must Do as the Mom of a Teen Girl
March 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
As the mom of two teen girls and a tween girl, I have a front row seat to all things teen. Navigating the waters surrounding these issues successfully is key, and we as moms are the life preserver that will keep our teen daughters afloat when the seas get rough. Let's be honest, it's not easy to be … [Read more...]
How To Survive Spring Break For Real Moms
February 22, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Spring break for moms at home with kids who are usually in school and are now at home can be a real challenge. Kids’ friends may be limited due to travel, and the weather can even be limiting as well, requiring much of the time to be spent indoors. Then, there are a whole new set of spring break … [Read more...]
How to Pack For a Family Road Trip & Not Lose Your Mind!
February 21, 2018 by 2 Comments
Do you have a family road trip coming up? Are you wondering how you can pack better so you can have less stress while heading out for some family fun? As a mom of nine I can say that road trips certainly are overwhelming, but only if you let them. It really does all come down to having some road … [Read more...]
