Raising Daughters

Raising daughters is fun, challenging and the most amazing part of my life. As a single mom, my daughters need a strong, reliable roll model. As a mom, I need support, love and understanding. Parenting in general is better with usable parenting tips, parenting advice and a supportive friend along the way. ADayinMotherhood.com aims to be that friend! My posts offer honest and real life struggles and celebrations that surround motherhood!

Mother of the Year

*Originally published November 29, 2010* On Thanksgiving, I got up at 6:30, showered – WOOHOO – dressed, complained about my hair in the mirror, complained about my weight in the mirror, and wondered where all the wrinkles came from. But I also ran my list of all that I have and took a moment to [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:56-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|5 Comments

Raising Strong Confident Daughters: Giving It Back to Them

When my girls were born, there was nothing in this world that I could imagine would ever make me angry with them. The euphoria of watching this little thing that grew inside of me, something that was truly a part of me, something that only I knew from the very beginning of her formation, bonded [...]

2016-05-08T23:27:35-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|3 Comments

I am an Expert Among Us for SheKnows.com

There are honors bestowed on people sometimes that there are just no words for. Today, it was confirmed by an announcement on the web that I have been chosen - yes, little old me - to be an Expert Among Us on one of the top websites out there, SheKnows.com! As a blogger, opportunities mesh [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:56-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Free Kids Printables from Disney & More!

Free Kids Printables from Disney & More!

Free Kids Printables Here are some free kids printables to help keep your darlings entertained! We have an awesome collection of Disney printables, Nick Jr printables and more! No need to pay for them, just print them out whenever you need them. My kids are constantly wanting to draw and color. It keeps them entertained [...]

2016-05-31T10:24:14-05:00By Lori|Deals, Raising Daughters|2 Comments

Motherhood Nation: Admitting We Are Lonely

Come join the revolution of support and truth in motherhood! Submit your Guest Post Ideas to my Contact Me Form! Being a mom can be a challenge that is draining in it’s own right. The schedule of handling kids, the house, the finances, the shopping, and life in general can be exhausting. Not to mention the emotional [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:56-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Gifts for 8 Year Old Girls: My Girl’s Dollhouse Giveaway

With kids back to school, and football back on TV, Fall is in the air. Halloween decorations are in the stores already. When the pumpkins and costumes are put away, you know what’s next, right? We’ll be celebrating Christmas before we know it! But…why wait? Check out one of the perfect gifts for 8 year [...]

2016-06-18T17:37:11-05:00By Lori|Giveaways, Raising Daughters, Reviews|108 Comments

Raising Strong Confident Daughters: Raising Future Wives

I was a wife once, a good wife. At least until it all started to fall apart. But it dawned on me the other day that, with three daughters, I am now raising future wives. When I was an engaged wife, dinner was on the table, the babies- one after another – were taken care [...]

2016-05-08T23:27:35-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|5 Comments

Motherhood Nation: Own Your Weaknesses, Hone Your Strengths

Come join the revolution of support and truth in motherhood! Submit your Guest Post Ideas to my Contact Me Form! I am a good mom. But I am, in no sense, shape or form, a perfect mom. Nor do I strive to be one! Doing so would only be a futile attempt at failure. […]

2016-05-11T15:35:56-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Motherhood Nation: Cheetos Are An Acceptable Breakfast

Come join the revolution of support and truth in motherhood! Submit your Guest Post Ideas to my Contact Me Form! Years ago, when my youngest child was under 16 months and I had a newborn, I had a friend that I spent a lot of time with. We were both stay at home moms with husbands who [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:57-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|7 Comments

A Scentsy Fundraiser for Kaden – PLEASE HELP

A while ago I went on a Disney Cruise and me ‘meal mate’ was Diana Stone and her beautiful daughter. As we dined together every meal for 8 days, I got to know her pretty well. PLEASE help in the Scentsy Fundraiser that has been set up for the family! https://butterfliesandbabies.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Buy?partyId=176393165 […]

2016-05-11T15:35:57-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Motherhood Nation: Stories of Moms Done Wrong – How Would You Handle It?

Come join the revolution of support and truth in motherhood! Submit your Guest Post Ideas to my Contact Me Form! My very loyal reader, Vanessa Man, sent these stories to me. I am so appreciative of her honesty and desire to share her opinion of how mother’s treat each other. Read along and see if you can [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:57-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|6 Comments

School Shootings: Is There Anything We Can Do?

We have an epidemic in this country and there is no scientist that we can pay to come up with a vaccine. No quarantine we can implement on the sick. No gene that can be manipulated to stop the growth. School shootings are out of control. Totally out of control. Most schools are just starting [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:57-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|2 Comments

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