I love the spring! It's a time of renewal, cleansing, and a celebration of life. These Easter wreath DIY ideas are the perfect way to add some color to your front door. DIY Easter wreath projects are inexpensive and fun for the home decor crafter. Kids absolutely love to craft with candy so let them in on the fun. I collected a few tutorials on handmade Easter wreaths for … [Read more...]
How to Handle the Unrealistic Demands to be Super Moms
When I think back to the days my daughter was a baby, I'm filled with a lot of emotions. What I expected to be a time of joy, love, and fulfillment wasn't reality. Instead, the first year was riddled with puke, doctor's appointments, and a troubled marriage. My life had turned into a major disaster. You see, as a first-time mom, I was surprised by the overwhelming … [Read more...]
To the mom that hates to clean
Yesterday was a tough day. The husband was out of town. My daughter had to be picked up from school. I got the pleasure of being the brunt of her crankiness all day long. Just another day in the life of a mom. Kicking holes in the walls is frowned upon, so I figured a little jog would do me good and got on the treadmill at 9 pm. I hate cardio, by the way. But I hate … [Read more...]
Why sports moms need an Instant Pot
The one gift this past Christmas that had me squealing with joy and seeing rainbows and glittery clouds was a pot with a plug. I could almost feel the impending dread of dinner time during soccer season fading away into the distance. Really. I was that happy. I finally had an Instant Pot. What is an Instant Pot? For those of you who haven't seen all the chatter about it, it … [Read more...]
How to survive the stomach flu when you have kids
As a busy mom with a husband who travels due to work, there is one virus that terrifies me. The norovirus aka "the stomach flu." It knocks me on my butt and when I finally recover my kids are ruling the house Lord of the Flies style. As much as taking care of a child hit by the stomach bug sucks, trying to care for kids when you are the one puking is no walk in the park … [Read more...]