Help your child ring in the New Year by creating a New Year's-themed craft. Creating handmade New Year's crafts provide an opportunity for your child to learn about the holiday and have a hands-on part in the festivities. Since many New Year's crafts can double as holiday decorations or party favors, plan to make your crafts a few days before your New Year's celebration. A … [Read more...] about Kids Crafts for New Year’s
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New Year’s Resolutions For Mom
I am not the biggest fan of New Year’s resolutions. Honestly, I am not sure I have ever made a New Year’s resolution that I have honored, but this year, I have decided to reflect honestly on the things I can do to be a better person and a better mom. Be more patient. As a mother of 5, frankly, there are days I know I am right on the edge of losing it. When my 4 boys fight … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions For Mom
My New Year’s Anti-Resolutions
With the start of the New Year also brings that special time of year when people make obligatory resolutions to become better. But most resolutions don't last, and they aren't that useful as self-improvement tools if you're just going to break them. So let's not make resolutions, let's just do it. Apologies to Nike, because it seems like they had the right idea all … [Read more...] about My New Year’s Anti-Resolutions
Two Key Messages for a Good Start to 2015
I usually write about parenting because I spend a lot of time doing it. With six crazy kids, parenting is a full-time job. But, like most busy moms there are other things going on in my life and I try to keep positive in those areas as well. My perspective is the only thing I can control and it has been my best survival tool. I thought I’d share a couple of quick … [Read more...] about Two Key Messages for a Good Start to 2015
The “Perfect” New Year’s Resolution
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson It's a brand new year, but I'm not thinking about bold new changes in my life - like going on a great new health kick, or starting those singing or ballet lessons I've always wanted. Nope. I’m thinking about the simple things a mother yearns for as we realize we’ve become second, and … [Read more...] about The “Perfect” New Year’s Resolution