Mommy Stuff

How Many Questions Kids Ask in a Day

May 16, 2013
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When I’m tired, sometimes I feel like I’m bombarded with 100 questions a day from my kids. I thought maybe I felt that way because when I’m tired, I don’t really want to have to think. It was worse when they were three, because questions were formed in a litany of “whys” which often led [...]

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Regrets? Everyone Has Them

May 16, 2013
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Last week I was talking with a young mother who seemed to have a fabulous life with healthy kids, a basically secure home environment, and a credit card to Bloomingdales. Her eyes were sad and, although beautiful,  she really looked like she had too little sleep and too much stress. Her conversation was hesitant, as [...]

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The Mommy Files: Awesome Father’s Day Crafts

May 15, 2013
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Now that Mother’s Day has come and gone, it’s time to think about Father’s Day. And though you can certainly buy a Father’s Day gift for your beloved, it’s nice to have the kids do a little crafting too. At school, for Mother’s Day, the kids all put their footprints on a small art canvas [...]

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Save Money by Switching to Softsoap Body Wash

May 13, 2013
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Recently, my family had a chance to try out two of the recently released Softsoap body wash fragrances: Coconut Island Quench and Acai Berry & Tropical Water. I didn’t really care for the Coconut Island Quench body wash because I thought it smelled too much like sunscreen when I was in the shower. But, my [...]

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Getting the Help You Need at a Price You Can Afford

May 3, 2013
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If you haven’t noticed, the weather is getting warmer. You know what that means, right? Summer is on its way. That means that the kids will be on vacation and home most of the time. This can be a little scary depending on the ages of your children and whether or not you work at [...]

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The Mommy Files: Things That Make Me Laugh

May 1, 2013
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Every now and again, I need a good laugh. Maybe it’s because I’m the mother of a teenager, a toddler, and an infant. Maybe it’s because I have way too much to do and surfing the ‘net for something funny is a great time waster. I have no idea. But what I do know is [...]

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Salt Dough Keeps Kids Busy All Day Long

April 30, 2013
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Salt dough is one of my favorite children’s craft projects. It’s cheap, easy to work with, and should keep your child occupied for quite some time. My eight-year-old son loves salt dough so much that he actually asked for a bag of flour and a container of salt as his reward for a great report [...]

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Creative Uses for Silicone Baking Pans

April 29, 2013
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Over the years, I’ve amassed an impressive collection of silicone baking pans. I have ice cube trays, cupcake pans, and full size cake pans for almost any occasion you can imagine. So, I’ve been trying to think of some creative ways to make the most of my collection.

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Does Pinterest Make You Feel Bad About Yourself?

April 26, 2013
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Recently, I’ve heard several moms say that they hate Pinterest because it makes them feel like they aren’t good enough. They look at workout routines, then feel bad because they don’t exercise. They look at recipes, then feel bad because they gave their kids a frozen pizza for dinner the night before. They make a [...]

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