I've always viewed myself as my kids' main teacher, even though they go to public schools. At 10, 12, and 14, they've passed the point of me helping with math or science homework. Now, I mainly fulfill my role through in-the-car lectures on a vast array of subjects. From dissecting why that particular building at that particular corner has housed …
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Super Easy Christmas Craft – Miniature Wreaths
I heard of these years ago from another mom at my kids' gymnastics class. She had older daughters and told about all the fun they had making these mini-wreaths to use as wrapping decorations. That was before Pinterest was a thing, so I only have her to credit for the idea, and I don't even remember her name. But I'm sharing, because if you're …
Super Easy (and Awesome) April Fool’s Day Dinner Prank
Last year, for the very first time ever, I thought about making a Prank Dinner BEFORE April 2nd. Go me! I posted pictures on Facebook, and the response was great, though it was tinged with a little "Ummmm, thanks for the idea NOW THAT IT'S TOO LATE!" So here I am, remembering to post it at the very end of March. Again, go me. Credit …
MORE Clutter Free Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Last fall, I shared an AWESOME list put together from your suggestions of things to put into stockings that won't end up as clutter. This year, I've been sharing some ideas for Clutter Free Stocking Stuffers over on my Facebook page for the last month or so. It's fun to think of things now that might not occur to me during a frantic trip to the …
Practical Tips for Getting Your Mama Body to the Pool
This post over at the Creative Mom has been going viral, and I love it. It's totally my philosophy. If you haven't read it, you should. The author encourages moms to stop worrying about body image and get in the water with their kids. It's totally inspirational. But you know me . . . I'm all about being practical. Inspiration only takes me so …
Scattered but Resourceful
I may not think ahead far enough to check the instructions before I go to the store to get the ingredients to make a skirt-shaped cake for my daughter's birthday . . . but I'm creative. Creative enough to solve the oh-I-need-to-make-two-so-I-can-add-enough-length-to-the-skirt problem I faced last weekend: What's easier? Have Hubby run …
Aaaaahhhh. Clean(ish) Kids’ Rooms! (And Decluttering Party Week 4)
Monday was a school holiday. My kids were (not so) thrilled when I announced on Saturday that Monday would be a Day of Decluttering. I narrowed my eyes (for effect) and warned them that I was thinking of implementing the "Sure, you can get on your Kindle Fire as long as your room is clean!" policy. I was thinking about it, but knew it …
Last Minute Gifts for Kids to Make
I don't know about you, but I have this thing about my kids only receiving at Christmas. Money isn't totally in their realm of understanding yet, so I try (but don't always succeed) to have them make something to give as a gift to those who always give them gifts (grandparents, aunts and uncles). Time and effort? Those have more of an impact …
Traditions Happen
This post contains an affiliate link to Elf, our favorite Christmas movie. Pre-kids, I wrote down ideas for family traditions that I wanted to do with my future-children. I have no idea where any of those scraps of paper are. And I barely remember what was written on them. Probably something about a fire and marshmallows and …
