Where did the time go? Not summer, but the day/evening. Seriously! I get home from work when my daughter gets off the bus, so 3:30 p.m. Every single day, I set a goal or schedule for myself and or her. Then, it is bed time...what the heck? I had 7 hours when I got home, … Continue reading Quest for a schedule
How important is the tween and teen drama to you? When your child wants to tell you about something that happened at school; a friend didn't sit by them at lunch, a friend didn't walk with them to class, a boy or girl said something mean to them, a boy or girl teased them about … Continue reading Tween and Teen Drama
Despite the many digital devices and our love of technology around here, not everything is digital. Earlier this summer, I asked Melaina, now that she is tall enough to reach the entire freezer, to turn on the ice maker. A few seconds of silence then the affirmative, "Okay! Got it!" Imagine my utter confusion, when … Continue reading Not Digital
Ever have a day where you don't want to "mom"? I mean once we have kids, we are always on as a mother. Whether you are home, at work, out with friends or on vacation. You are still a mom. It never goes away! And not in the sense that we want our kids to … Continue reading Are You My Mom?
Today I wanted to share another mom's blog post about transitioning from working mom to stay at home mom. Hope you enjoy this one and take a minute to follow her as well. I am unable to get the photo and book link at the time of this post, but will update as soon as … Continue reading How Did you All do it??? — Mom From The Shire
WHY is it so hard to talk to a person on the phone?! Every single company wants to solve my problem easily and stress free with an email or chat session. Well, let me tell you, unless you have a degree or some training in language arts, YOU CAN'T HELP ME OVER A COMPUTER!!! One … Continue reading New Age Customer Service
My 'mom' bag, spilled secrets. I only call it a mom bag. It's actually my safety blanket of sorts. I feel very off my game if I don't have a bag with me. Even if it sits in the car and I just take a purse or wallet into wherever I am going. I feel … Continue reading It’s In The Bag
So, how many of you are guilty of getting a new purse or bag, taking what you actually need or use out of the old one and then tossing it into the depths of your closet - or under the bed, or with the countless others that, "I need to go through."? Or is that … Continue reading Bag Style, Mom Style
Today is my niece's fourth birthday! Going to a large gathering at my brother and sister law's house. Offered to make a dish to help out. My favorite to make and eat...tuna macaroni salad! This time I used green pepper in lieu of celery. No reason, just a different taste. That thing there on the … Continue reading Party Prep
If you aren't familiar with Painting With a Twist or several other variations on the name with the same idea, here is the cliff's notes. Set up a group or join an open session, bring your own beverages, including wine that they will open for you. There is usually a pre-determined picture that the group … Continue reading Painting With a Mom’s Twist
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