When I had kids, I vowed that they wouldn’t be picky eaters. I wasn’t going to be one of THOSE moms who let her kids get away with not eating their fruits and veggies. And much to my delight, my first two kids ended up being fairly good eaters. Sure, it could have been luck, but I’d prefer to believe… Read More
Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress
The holiday season is upon us. The season of giving, the season of joy. The season of slowing down and enjoying special times with family and friends. Ha! Yeah right… If you’re a mom, the holidays can easily turn into the season of overwhelm, the season of financial strain, the season of never-ending obligations: like holiday decorating, sending Christmas cards,… Read More
40 Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
Once upon a time I thought it sounded like a good idea to join in on a fun new tradition called Elf on the Shelf….oh, how naive I was back then! This “fun tradition” has since become the bane of my December existence. But the kids love it. SO MUCH……ugh. So each year our elf returns to torment me. Leaving… Read More
Fun Holiday Gifts for Teachers
Teachers are basically cape-less super heros who deserve endless thanks (not to mention a starting salary of ten million dollars per year!). However, since the ten million dollars a year is probably not going to happen, at the very least, we should all be showing them appreciation every chance we get! So, this holiday season make sure you give your… Read More