Tips for Moms

My four year old (yes, FOUR) lost her first tooth a few weeks ago so we recently had a visit to our house from the Tooth Fairy. Since my kid is on the younger side for loosing her baby teeth, I wasn’t prepared for this! I had only one day from the time she told …

I don’t remember when I first stumbled upon Laura Vanderkam, but I am so happy I did – she, and her methods, have given me so much of my precious time back just by restructuring it – especially when it comes to the weekend! Vanderkam is an author, speaker, podcaster, and mom, who studies time …

You know what bothers me? Dirty walls. And fingerprints on windows. And crumbs that collect in my silverware drawer! I’ve never been the perfect, clean freak but at least I stayed on top of those things back before I had kids. But ever since popping out not one, but two little walking tornados, I can’t …

It feels like yesterday that I gave birth to my daughter. But, apparently, it was eight years ago! Eight whole years! Wow! This year, for her birthday, she browsed Amazon all on her own for birthday gift ideas. I showed her how to add things to a wish list and, perhaps more important, how NOT …

Whether you’re non-planner, a last-minute hot mess, or just want to keep it simple this year, here are 15 easy and cheap Halloween costumes for moms who have bigger things to worry about (but who still want to appear “festive”): Jurassic Park: The park itself, we mean. Wear a green shirt and tape some leaves …

Two days after giving birth to my first child, we went home together. Three days after giving birth, the realization hit me that she was no longer protected inside of me. The thought of her vulnerable self now on the outside of me, where I wasn’t literally wrapped around her anymore to protect her body with …

If you see a mom struggling in the store with a screaming baby, a toddler throwing a tantrum, or maybe she just looks like a hot mess all around, there’s only ONE acceptable thing to say to her in that moment: “You’re doing great, Mama. Can I help you at all?” Acceptable variations include a …

Kindergarten: On her first day, my four-year-old brought home a forty-page packet of worksheets. Each weeknight, my kindergartener was supposed to complete one page (front and back) of math and one page (front and back) of language arts homework. We did this for four weeks before Parent-Teacher conferences came around. It was horrific. We fought …

September 22nd marks the first day of fall and I couldn’t be more ready. I’ve got a giant stack of pumpkin-inspired recipes on the kitchen counter ready to try, my favorite fall candle flickering, and you know I’m wearing the coziest cardigan. It’s fall ya’ll – and I’m quite happy about it! Throughout the year …

A short time ago, I wrote an article titled “Friends: It’s Okay to Discipline My Kids.” In it, I explained why I needed my friends’ help with disciplining my kids sometimes and I encouraged them to do it (even if I was around, if I wasn’t stepping up to the plate). I’m determined to raise …

If you’re anything like me, your home to do list is looooooong! Find a rug for this room. Paint an accent wall there. Figure out the right chair for that corner. Hang artwork here. It’s both frustrating and fun … the never-ending dreaming and finally, when the budget allows, the doing. Homemaking is truly a …

Sharks have become a great interest to many lately (hello, Shark Week on Discovery Channel!), my kids included. I’ve already started light Christmas shopping and since I know my kids can’t be the only people out there obsessed with sharks, I figured I’d share some of the awesome shark memorabilia, souvenirs, keepsakes, and gifts that …