Blogging is a pretty solitary occupation, isn’t it? We spend a lot of our time sitting at the computer by ourselves. Then we spend a lot of our time taking pictures and editing them – by ourselves. Then we spend a lot of time promoting this content across social media – also by ourselves. BloggersKeep Reading…
Until I was an adult, I had no idea what the symptoms of ADHD were, much less that I was living with it myself. But as I began exploring the symptoms, I found out that excessive worrying is one of the hallmark symptoms of this disorder. As our children grow, we’ve noticed that some ofKeep Reading…
Being a mom in the 21st century is pretty exhausting. It’s true that our mothers and our grandmothers had fewer modern conveniences than we did, but they also had much, much lower expectations. No one expected them to try to “do it all”. Yet, most of us moms live under that expectation EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Personally,Keep Reading…
I’ve been a homeschooling parent for almost nine years. More than that, I’m a homeschooling graduate. You’d think I’d have this stuff down by now. But last week, it happened. I had an utter and complete homeschooling meltdown. My children were behaving horribly, I was behind on lesson planning, I was exhausted, and I wasKeep Reading…
I’ve never regretted my decision to have children. Motherhood has been tough and demanding, yet I have loved every day of it. But I didn’t love what it did to my career. Before I became a mom, I had a budding career as a tax accountant. In February 2004, I received a promotion – myKeep Reading…
I love my slow cooker. If I was single, I would marry it. Before I had children, I wasn’t really much for cooking. I would grab something out of a can and eat it on my way to my second job. Naturally, after I got married, this had to change. And when I discovered theKeep Reading…
I’m a homeschooling mom, which means I love, love, love taking my kids on homeschool field trips. There’s just one little teeny tiny problem: It’s expensive! I’ve found lots of really great frugal field trip places in Atlanta that we’ve visited often, but other than those, it can be tough to afford really educational outings,Keep Reading…
I am part of the pre-Internet generation, which means I remember when there was no such thing as the Internet as we now know it. In fact, I remember the day when we had our first modem installed. It was a really big deal…until I realized that waiting for ONE page to load would take anKeep Reading…
When I was a kid, my parents loved board games. We had a lot of them. Sometimes when I was bored, I’d get one out and play against myself. (Please say I’m not the only one who did that…) Naturally, I have a ton of board games for my kids also. But – if youKeep Reading…
Can we talk about wiggle worms for a minute? As I’ve mentioned extensively on the blog, we’re homeschooling multiple children with ADHD, which means that wiggly kids are an everyday occurrence around here. Using a simple fidget is a proven way to help kids with ADHD improve attention span and executive functioning. And, since attentionKeep Reading…
I love shopping for my kids’ room. But – let’s be real: I’m not made of money! So I’m always searching for the absolute best bargains I can find for kids’ furniture, decor, and toys. And that’s just one of the reasons why I love Groupon! I can get awesome bargains without having to buyKeep Reading…
Along with summer comes the old-fashioned family road trip. We drove to New York this past spring and, let me tell you, four kids in a minivan for 18 hours is quite an ordeal. So I thought, “We should probably bring some games for the kids next time.” You know, to maintain our general sanity.Keep Reading…
I love shopping at Groupon. I get awesome deals on local entertainment, restaurants, classes for my kids, and more! Depending on the time of year, I can even snag some great vacation deals, which is always helpful when you’re trying to take a family vacation with kids, right? But now there’s another way to saveKeep Reading…
As a bookworm, I haven’t been much of an outdoor mom. But my kids absolutely love the outdoors! So I’ve been making an effort to get them outside more often. Which means I was psyched to join the A-Z of Outdoor Activities series! And for today’s entry (Letter E), I’m sharing 3 Tips for ExploringKeep Reading…
Ah…spring cleaning. To quote a song from an episode of Rocko’s Modern Life, “It’s a sick, disgusting job, but it’s gotta get done!” Pretty much. I hate cleaning, which is one reason why I outsource most of our housework to my kids. But I generally get excited about the idea of spring cleaning. The actual chore, though,Keep Reading…
Have you heard of afterschooling? It’s growing in popularity as more parents take on teaching their kids at home, even if they go to public school. Recently I got a chance to write about it at Thinking Outside the Sandbox and it’s a great time to share the post with you guys! This week we’reKeep Reading…
Spring is nearly here, which means that spring cleaning is nearly here. I’m not a fan of housework, but I love spring cleaning. The weather is warming, the air is fresher, and it’s a great time to declutter and simplify. I’ve been decluttering my house for the past month and it’s starting to look…somewhat like aKeep Reading…
March is here, lovelies! And that means warmer running weather is just around the corner! Tigger and I are busy training for our second 5k in about two weeks and we are so thrilled to be done with early morning runs in 20-something degree winds. Since it’s a new month, it’s time for another entry inKeep Reading…
I grew up watching tons of TV every single day. Later on, I realized that this was not the healthiest way to spend a childhood, so I rigorously monitored our children’s TV use. Tigger didn’t watch any television until she was 2 (per the AAP recommendations). Somewhere between my third and fourth pregnancy, though, IKeep Reading…
Happy Tuesday everyone! Today I’m sharing a few tips to help you choose a great tutor for your child! But, it’s also time for another edition of the Laugh and Learn linky! We had some great posts shared last week and Sarah, Haley, and I have chosen our favorites below. Stop by to share yourKeep Reading…
I’ve made a bucket list of things I want to do by age 35. On that list are the following: Run a marathon (currently training) Write a novel (okay, that one might not happen) Do no housework at all (that one is DEFINITELY going to happen) I am so over housework, you guys. Over it.Keep Reading…
