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Afternoon Fuel for the (Busy) Mom Moments
At 5:30am, the alarm signals the start of a long day for me. It’s a good life as much as it is a busy one. From the opening bell all the way to dinner, I wanted to capture a typical day in the life of a busy mom with kids. I volunteered to have the cameras follow me around for an entire day, capturing the essence of moms everywhere who want to take good care of themselves but not sacrifice family time. There are lots of smart food and drink choices that work into your on-the-go schedule to help you keep up with your kids’ never-ending energy. The people at…
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Where to Find Matching Family Outfits and Matching Kids’ Outfits
Last year before Christmas, I started searching for places to find matching kids’ clothes for siblings, both big girl / little girl matching dresses and brother / sister coordinating outfits. That is why I made the complete list of where to find matching family outfits and matching kids’ outfits. During this process I also stumbled upon matching family outfits, which are great for family portraits. These aren’t identical so each person looks like a carbon copy, but they are different clothing pieces in matching or coordinated colors or patterns. Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. It won’t cost you any extra if you shop there, but…
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Family Friday: Where Did the Week Go?
The point is, there is always something that will make your time rush by. We can either choose to rush forward from one event to the next or to focus on enjoying the moments that make up each day.
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It’s Sunday, and Time to Reflect. How Do You Spend Your Weekend?
If you’re like most people, you have 2 days a week to spend with your family. No school and no work means that your spouse and kids (or most of your kids) are probably at home. How do you spend your weekend? Are you taking advantage of this time together or scheduling errands and reading blogs?
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8 Ways to Turn a Family Walk into an Adventure Walk
8 Ways to Turn a Regular Family Walk into an Adventure Walk Quality family time doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun. Simply grab the kids and your jackets to head outdoors for a fun Adventure Walk! Get exercise, great conversation, fresh air and an opportunity to take in the scenery around you with a casual stroll. A simple family walk can become an “Adventure Walk” by just giving it a new name and a fresh idea. What child (or adult) can resist an adventure? Try any of the 8 ways below to turn a plain family walk around the neighborhood into a family Adventure Walk! 1. Bring containers…
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11 Free Family Bonding Activities to Do in 30 Minutes or Less
There are many fun family bonding activities that take 30 minutes or less (or can take longer if you have more time!). You don't have to leave the comfort of your own home - or front yard - to have great family fun. These free activities can be thought of as team-building exercises for your family.
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My Empty Frugal House
Today’s Frugal Friday is not a tip, exactly… at least it’s not a method of frugality I would recommend to anyone. This morning my husband left on a 2 week business trip. We have never been apart for longer than 2 days, and this is very difficult for us both and the kids. Plus, our daughter has gone to her other home (custody) for 3 weeks – she also left this morning. It’s just me and the baby in the house, alone, for 2 weeks. My husband’s work has sent him to a remote village. He’ll be staying in a dorm room, as far as we know. His room and…
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Teaching Our Kids that Being Happy Comes From Inside
I picked up Truett, announced cheerfully that he had a dirty diaper that desperately needed to be changed, and headed off to the nursery, smiling. My daughter asked, “Why are you smiling about it?” Me: “Because I’m happy!” Hannah: “You’re happy that he has a poopy diaper?! Why?” Me: “Because I’m always happy!” Hannah: “Even though you have to change it?” Me: “Just because I have to change it doesn’t mean I’m not still happy. I’m always happy.” Hannah: “Not always.” Me: “Oh yeah? Tell me a time when I’m not happy!” Hannah, thinking: “Well, when you scrape your knee you’re not happy!” Me: “I haven’t scraped my knee since…
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Teach Ourselves so We Can Teach Our Kids
I’ve realized that the things I lament not being able to pass on to my kids are things I lament not knowing myself. The only way to fix that is to learn them! I scrutinize how I use my time in a completely different way now. What is more important, getting the garage cleaned out, or spending time to educate myself better so that I can train my children?
