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!

A Craft a Day: Butterfly Tissue Boxes

In the interested of not getting bored and not forgetting all of the fabulous things that my kids have learned how to do this year, I have instilled a new project: A Craft A Day! Now, I am realistic, I know that I will not be able to find time to swim, play, swing, dance, [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:50-05:00By Lori|Crafts, Raising Daughters|2 Comments

DONE With It: A Mother’s Declaration to Make Herself a Priority Again

I sit here with pneumonia frustrated that I even have it! I shouldn't. I should have taken better care of myself, gotten more sleep, made sure I found a great doctor that I could have gone to on the first signs of an issue. But, no. I took care of everyone else. I did not want to [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:50-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|5 Comments

The Summer Motherhood: A Whole New Game

Yes, it has only been one day of summer vacation and I can already see the writing on the wall. The truth before me. The reality busting through my perceived relaxation. This is not going to be easy. For weeks now I have been dreaming of relaxing on the bedtime battle, sleeping in - because [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:50-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Photo of the day: Tightrope Walker?

Today, Sarah called me into her sister's bedroom. She had tied a jump rope to the chalkboard and then to her sister's bed and wanted me to help her to "Walk the tightrope" in the circus. On a scale of 1 - 10, where do you think we are on the 'safety' meter? I did [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:50-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|0 Comments

Facebook: ‘Promote’ and Prosper?: How The New Promote Button Breaks Their Promise

On May 18, 2012, Facebook went public on the Stock Exchange. A local news team came and asked me what I thought of the move and if I would buy the stock. Being a former broker - but back in the heyday, I admit - I gave my opinion. You can see it below: There [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:50-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|3 Comments

I Spent My Sick Day with Bethenny Frankel

I had a sick day yesterday. Between passing out from uncontrollable coughing and the attempt to stay on track with my meds in an effort to finally heal, I caught the marathon of Bethenny Ever After. Now, I am not normally a reality TV gal. In fact, the vast majority of shows make me a little ill [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:50-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|0 Comments

The Hypocrisy of Motherhood

I raise my hand and admit that I have done it. 'I will never let my kid talk back to me!" 'I would never let my child go out of the house looking like that!" "Oh no, you'll never see me feeding my child Cheetos for dinner!" All said with justifiable defiance and an air [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:51-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|5 Comments

I Was in the NEWS with My Thoughts on the Facebook IPO: See My Appearance

I was so honored and excited to be interviewed by a local television station today on my thoughts about the Facebook IPO that hit the markets today! Check out my piece below and let me know how I did! *Like A Day in Motherhood on Facebook and Subscribe to A Day in Motherhood Video Linked from KPRC [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:51-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|24 Comments

I Have Declared War on the Toys That Clutter My House

This morning, Toys 'R Us called and asked if they could come check out our inventory because they were running low on supplies. It is not the first time they have called. It is absolutely amazing to me how quickly three children can accumulate stuff. I throw things away almost daily, don't buy toys at [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:51-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|3 Comments

Honored to be Invited to the Conversations with Coca Cola Exclusive Social Media Mom’s Conference

I am so honored and excited to have been invited to the Conversations with Coca Cola Blogger Conference May 15 and 16 in Atlanta, GA! I am not sure what I am more excited about, the experts that I will get to learn from or the tour of the Coca Cola facility! Now, how did [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:51-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|3 Comments

I Committed a Mom Party Foul

It can be tough being a mom. I am talking beyond sleep deprivation, messes that never end and children who never.sleep! Guessing what to do sometimes in situations can be just as hard.. and much more embarrassing! We got an invitation to a tea party birthday party a few weeks ago for one of Katie's 'BFF's'. We could [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:51-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|7 Comments

Strep Throat Made Me Feel Like a Bad Parent

I think I am pretty alert to my kids and how they are feeling. Some would disagree but I can usually tell if one of them is being overly dramatic or is truly not feeling well. I think most moms have this skill... I am not special. So when my daughter Katie, who LOVES school, [...]

2016-05-11T15:36:51-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|7 Comments

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