Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail I’m gonna keep it real with you guys. It was Easter, so I took my kids to church. We don’t go regularly, but my kids do have a solid foundation in terms of our family’s faith in Jesus and God, and all that we believe in. You may or may not agree, but I…
Category: Motherhood
5 Things You Can Do To Avoid Having a Guestless Kids Party
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail Have you noticed lately stories about kids who didn’t have anyone RSVP to their party and celebrities or the community come to the rescue so they wouldn’t have a guestless kids party? That is so nice, right? Then there was the lady in the U.K. who billed another child for not coming to her…
My Daughter Compared Herself to Cinderella
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail My 5 year old daughter is a complex little person. She is sweet and loyal, she’s affectionate and tough, she stands her ground. In lot’s of ways she’s a lot like me. My 8 year old son is hilarious and silly, goofy and protective. He is affectionate but you have to ask him for…
Activities that helped our 30 days with no video games
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail Almost a month ago, I shared with you all that I dished out a 30 day punishment of No video games or iPads. From the minute I gave the verdict I panicked a little. How would I ever keep this long punishment, as I had never done that before. BUT as we near the end…
No Video Games for 30 days!
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail We handed out a new punishment this week. No Video Games for 30 days! You read that right, a whole month. We’ve never done this before so God help us. Help us to stay strong in our punishment. Help us not cave in, help us to resist the cries, the begging, the nagging. If…
80’s Childhood Versus Today’s Childhood
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail I was pondering the past, like my brain tends to do ever so often, and realized it’s amazing how technology has grown in just a few decades. It’s only been a few decades since smart phones and tablets existed. When the first smart phone was invented in the 90’s only the elite could afford them? Then…
Easing Travel Away From Kids
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail In a few days I’ll be travelling to Georgia for work. This will be my first time travelling away from the kids because of work and while I have been away from them for short periods of times, this feels different. They know what the routine is, but it’s important to reassure them letting…
We Made it to 9 Years of Marriage
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmailOctober is one of my favorite months. For me, it’s the month of colors, month of change, Fall is here and it’s the month of Halloween, my all time favorite holiday. But it’s also the month my husband and I got married. October 2, 2014 will make 9 years of marriage (15 together) and when…
Love Letter To My Baby Girl
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmailToday you turn 5 and you’ve been such a blessing in our lives. Amazing since day one. To think that just yesterday you shot out of mommy like you were on a mission. I didn’t even get to change into the hospital gown. In Utero, you caused us concern, doctors guessed wrongly but…
Child Passenger Safety Week Giveaway
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmailDid you know that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children age 1 to 13 in the USA? The fatality rate could be reduced by about half if the correct child safety seat were always used. Bloggin’ Mamas is supporting the Ad Council and The Department of Transportation’s National Highway…