Tag: parenting
“Third Time Is NOT the Charm”: When Your 3rd Child is...
How do you cope with your difficult child? Here are a few things I have learned and tried to apply to help me when I am at my wits end:
An Interview With San Diego’s Sweethearts on 65 Years of Marriage
On June 21, 1952 my grandparents were married in sunny San Diego. 65 years and 8 kids later, they might just be the sweetest...
Creative Consequences in Parenting: A Plea for Help!
Can I be honest with you? Sometimes my creative juices run dry, which includes lack of ideas for creative consequences. So honestly, this post is a...
My Husband the Superhero
I grew up with all boys, but was never really interested in superheroes. Somehow I still ended up marrying one. My husband is a...
Fun Family Photos with JCPenney Portraits {Sponsored Post}
Taking family photos can be really stressful. Picking out coordinating outfits, choosing an affordable photographer and convincing toddlers to cooperate are just a few...
Memorial Day: A Day to Honor, Celebrate and Build on the...
Memorial Day ceremonies have been held every year around the United States since inception in 1868.
Memorial Day as we know it today was originally...
Mom Guilt to Mom Grace : Mom Confessions
A few weeks ago I was hit with a big case of Mom GUILT!
Ugh! You know that one right?
It creeps in slowly during the...
Five Tips For Making the Perfect Birthday Slideshow
I just love birthday traditions. There is something so special about celebrating the same way year after year. One of our family’s favorite traditions...
The Day I Almost Lost It: aka Mommy Needs a Xanax
It all started off normal enough. My son comes barreling into my room and slams the door behind him, sending my still-sleeping brain into...
Summer is Coming! Have some Fun in the Sun and Protect...
As I approached the 12th anniversary of my dad’s passing, I found myself thinking more and more about some of the choices we make...
Love Yourself Mama! Through the Eyes of a Child You are...
As January comes to a close we reflect on New Years resolutions, maybe still in progress or already given up on! Losing weight, getting...
10 Must-Do Activities to Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Kids
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and even though this holiday may have been created for couples in love, our own kids enjoy celebrating it...