One of the best things about Fall is all the Halloween Family Fun to be had! I love making costumes and dressing up with my family. We also do tons of Halloween crafting. We've made Jack o'Lantern Glow in the Dark Window Clings, Bat Window Clings, Halloweenies, and Spooky Skeleton Treats. When it comes to arts and crafts for home decor Fall is the perfect season. I'm … [Read more...]
What I want my kids to remember about their mom
Is your to-do list a mile long? There are days when the weight of that list settles into my bones and renders me immobile--and cranky. Being a busy mom gets so busy. [clickToTweet tweet="When 'busy' overshadows 'mom' it's time to step back and re-evaluate priorities. " quote="When the 'busy' overshadows the 'mom' it's time to step back and re-evaluate priorities. … [Read more...]
3 Sanity Saving Tips for Moms with Bedwetting Kids
[dropshadowbox align="none" effect="lifted-both" width="auto" height="" background_color="#ffffff" border_width="1" border_color="#dddddd" ][/dropshadowbox] There are moments within the maelstrom of fall when I feel like I am in that elusive village. In those minutes while I wait for the kids outside their class, outside CCD, or at the soccer fields, I'm surrounded by other … [Read more...]
The essential oil blend I use to soothe queasy tummies
So have you read my tutorials on how to make car air fresheners with Scentsy wax, how to make custom car air fresheners, and how to make car air fresheners to prevent carsickness in kids? Are you one of the many moms that just don't have the time to go out and buy those ingredients and make them (even though they are all quick crafts?) I have most of the supplies on hand … [Read more...]
Time saving tips for busy moms
It seems like I am always dashing from this to that these days. Seriously, it's crazy. The other day, the kids' soccer coach texted me that she would be a few minutes late to practices and I laughed. I am always late to practice. It's shameful, really. I'm making a real effort to cut down on our tardiness. It's tough when in order to get everything done, my time is … [Read more...]