"Through humor, you can soften some of the worse blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive." -unknown They say a clean house is a healthy house. While there may be truth to that, I had to let go of that fantasy years ago. With little to no planning, I became the crazy mother of 5. I had 4 kids in 5 … [Read more...] about How I Learned Not To Sweat The Small Stuff
Boys Will Be Boys
I have one adolescent girl and four young boys under the age of 13. I had (only) one girl for ten years and compared to the four boys, that was a cake walk. I think moms of multiple boys should be handed some sort of survival guide. I don’t think anyone can be prepared for what comes with having boys – especially four of them. I now understand why the average couple has two … [Read more...] about Boys Will Be Boys
Spring Cleaning Tips + Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
The following post was sponsored by P&G Tide. a ModernMom giveaway It’s that time of year to begin your spring-cleaning, and, if your house is anything like mine, there is a ton of dirt that has accumulated from the winter. While I may not have inherited my mother’s passion for cleaning, I do love the result, when everything in my house is fresh and sparkling clean. Of … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Tips + Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
Gaming 101 for “Me Time”
The following post is sponsored by DoubleDown Casino. Somehow, online social gaming ends up being an integral part of my day. I have a handful of kids and with all of the waiting around I do at sports events and appointments, I often grab my iPhone and poke around social gaming apps and websites. At night especially, when I need to unwind, I can escape the chaos by … [Read more...] about Gaming 101 for “Me Time”
High Efficiency Washing Machines: A Mom’s Review
This post is sponsored by Tide HE. Before I purchased my high efficiency washer and dryer, I never thought much about household appliances or how buying a certain model could make doing household chores easier or less expensive. I was simply buying a new washing machine because my old one was outdated and not working well. Any time I attempted to do a large load of laundry, … [Read more...] about High Efficiency Washing Machines: A Mom’s Review