How are your Valentine’s Day plans shaping up? If you’re like most people, you want to squeeze in plenty of fun but don’t have a lot of extra cash to pay for it. If your Valentines Day fun needs to stick to a tight budget, check out these ideas. […]
Parenting kind of gets a bad rap. Many people consider parenting a horrible, thankless job that is best avoided. Yes, we deal with everything from throw up to teen drama and angst, but it is really not all that bad. Parenting is kind of like anything else. You get what you put into it. I [...]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DropShopAndOil #CollectiveBias I have a confession to make. Despite my seemingly handle on my busy life with the kids and work, I am as absentminded as they come. I forget things all the time. The whole ‘walk into [...]
Sometimes a delicious cookie can hit the spot. But making something from scratch seems unappealing. So does store bought. We all need easy recipes that are fun to make and delicious to eat and share. This super easy Vanilla Raspberry Bites recipe makes everyone smile. You make something semi-homemade and impress with ease as well! [...]
When I was little, no meant no. If I responded to a no from my parents, I suffered the consequences. No was a serious thing. These days, no means something entirely different. No generally means something between “stop” and “please continue so I can say no again.” Parent use the word no and kids continue [...]
I woke up this morning to learn that I was not the winner of the Power Ball Lottery. So my dreams of hardwood floors, name brand clothing and a new car were foiled. However, as with any dream, it sits there, festering, begging for me to find a way. As I sit and think about [...]
It was rather obvious to me early on that life was not going to be easy for my daughters. The world has been changing rapidly and not for the better…wars, hunger, racial tensions and crime are all alarmingly common these days. When I look at the world today, it scares me. I am a grown [...]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TreatThePups #CollectiveBias Hi. Our names are Bud and Piper. We are the extremely spoiled and loved dogs to Lori and our favorite people on the Earth, Katie, Sarah and Megan. We have a really good life. We have [...]
When my daughter hates me, a part of me feels like it is dying. Hate is a particularly strong word coming from anyone, but coming from your child it stings even more. As a single mom it can be particularly tough dealing with these types of situations. Kids can hate you for a number of [...]
Written by Series Guest Blogger, Brooks Weatherspoon, a father of twin 12 year old girls that will give us insight into A Day in Fatherhood! There are few things that are tougher for a father than watching his daughter go through pain. My daughter struggled socially for a number of years due to health issues and [...]
**Originally published 12/16/2010. But still so applies.** I had one hour of sleep last night. One whole, refreshing, blissful, productive hour of sleep last night! I. Feel. Great. It all started night before last. Sarah was up way too late, 11pm, because she was super excited about pajama day at preschool. So, at nap time [...]
So you know, Peppa Pig is almost to the point of cult addiction around here. Her accent, her friends and the fact that she can play in the mud and not be scolded make her a perfect childhood companion for my kids. Peppa Pig airs on Nickelodeon TV and new episodes are premiering now. [...]
