It seems like just yesterday that we were parents of an infant. Now, one headed to college, a kindergartener, and a 2nd grader later, we're pretty deeply entrenched in this whole parenting way of life.Over the years, we've definitely had some moments that made us question everything we knew ...
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Teach Thankfulness and Gratitude All Year Long
Teach thankfulness and gratitude all year long - that has become my covert mission. Not only do I want my girls to recognize the things they're blessed with, I want them to realize that not everyone has the same opportunities and support that they do.To me, thankfulness, gratitude, and grace are ...
STEM: Building with What You Have on Hand
My husband is an aerospace engineer, so we often geek out over science things. In fact, the chances of there being a discussion about science and technology over the dinner table is pretty high. The other day we were out to breakfast and, as any normal family does, we started building a coffee ...
What to Do When Your Teen Doesn’t Want to Talk
Parenting a teenager isn't easy. In fact, sometimes it's downright hard. While we've weathered a lot of storms and survived a lot of teenage angst over the years, I can honestly say that the times that were toughest for me were when my daughter didn't want to talk.When teens withdraw and stop ...
Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments
Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments You don't have to be a Pinterest-perfect mom to make these easy DIY Christmas ornaments with your kids!Easy Salt Dough Recipe 4 cups flour 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 cup saltPreheat oven to 325*F. Mix flour and salt, gradually adding water while stirring ...
Your Kids Will Eat Their Veggies… Eventually
As a mother of 3 kids, I have learned the hard way - with much stress and anxiety - that your kids will eat their vegetables... eventually.I was not born a hippie. I sort of evolved into one. I don’t look like a hippie either, whatever hippies look like. I look like a middle class mom with 3 ...
18 Things to Do with Your Kids Before They Turn 18
My baby turns 18 this year and I have no idea where the years went. It seems like just yesterday that she was a toddler, giggling and laughing as she learned to walk. This year she'll be graduating high school and heading off to college. It takes my breath away.When she turned 13 we created a ...
Doing Back to School the Right Way
Back to school is almost here and you know what that means? Shopping, stress, and running around like mad people to get things done before the first day. Maybe it's not that bad, but with three kids, back to school is a costly endeavor. This year, I'm determined to do back to school the right way ...