Category: Mom Musings
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Real Moms Share the Best Gift They’ve Received
Sometimes parenting is a thankless job. I’m not saying it’s not worth all the challenges that come along with it, but I know we have all had “those days.” As moms (and dads) it’s our job to look after everyone. But it’s really nice when someone also looks after us. So I turned to my…
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Is My Kid Too Sick for School? Tips to Help You Decide
Just this morning, my eldest daughter (who’s now 10) came downstairs and said to me, “I’m not feeling well…” Normally this utterance would kick my mom anxiety into high gear, but I knew she was already suffering with a cold. I asked her if it was “just her cold” causing her to feel unwell. And…
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Raising Girls: I Have A Tween!
I have 2 daughters. They are the light of my life. But, my oldest just turned 10, so I think that means she’s officially a “tween” now. (That doesn’t change how I feel about her, but it does make me a little nervous for the next few years!) So, what is a “tween”? That’s a…
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Ways to Invite People on Short Notice (Without Trying Too Hard!)
Life is hectic, am I right? I know ours sure is. Sometimes staying on top of your to-do list feels impossible! Often that means your social life stays pretty quiet. But I’m here to give you ways to throw together a party at the last minute. Sometimes I do this for my kids and their…
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Meal Planning Tips and Tricks
Meal Planning. I suck at it. I want desperately to have this be a successful area of my life. But I haven’t yet learned the quick and easy tips to make meal planning work for us. Most nights end up being: pick up from after school care and go directly to dance classes. That means…
