Why do I yell so much? Ever wonder that? I have. I come from a long line of big mouths passionate people. I was raised in a home with four kids - you need a verbal edge. Once I became a mom of my own four, well, it seems "extreme yelling" became my Olympic sport. Stop that! Put that away! NO! I said NO! For some reason, I always find … [Read more...]
Hello Canadian MOMS!
I'm buzzing around my home office (organization is not a spiritual gift), and cant' wait to meet you this morning. If you're interested in jumping into my Raising Great Kids - Online Bible Study--don't hesitate. You've only missed one week and we'd LOVE to have you. I've gotta run--time to meet ya'll face to face! … [Read more...]
How To Teach Your Child Respect – In This Political Climate
Like the rest of the free world, I’m disgusted by what’s happening. Our political climate is like watching a bunch of toddlers without naps. I've turned off the TV. Stopped going on Facebook and pretty much anything that allows me to see or hear this insanity. We’ve lost the art of conversation and respect for other peoples views. We're just … [Read more...]
Making Goals with Your Spouse {Printable}
I'm not a New Year's Resolution kind of gal. I respect those who dig this sort of thing, but I've discovered it's not the best weight loss plan for me. And, according to an article in Forbes Magazine, only 8% succeed with any kind of resolution at all. So, apparently, I'm in good company. Sure, I can romanticize the idea of declaring … [Read more...]
Welcome CANADIAN MOMS!
WELCOME CANADIAN MOMS! Click Here and Sign Up Today! When it comes to raising great kids, I think we all underestimate our ability. Us moms are incredibly hard on ourselves. Our eyes wander to the "perfect" parents we see on Facebook or God forbid, Pinterest. Perfectly perfect moms in photos with adorable smiling kids. Our minds … [Read more...]
The Miracle of Christmas China
The older gentleman sat at the end of the table talking non-stop to the young girl on her laptop. Paul and I joined the table with our coffees and the intention to get a little work done at the coffee shop. This sweet man would have none of that--it was important for introductions all around. Within minutes we were having a delightful … [Read more...]
5 Tips for (ALMOST) FREE Christmas Fun
When you have a house full of kids, you learn how to have a little fun without breaking the bank. When Christmas rolls around you might be like me and have the same thoughts you have the other twelve months of the year. What can we do together to make this (birthday, Christmas, summer) fun -- and how can we do it on the cheap? Here's 5 things … [Read more...]
Is Santa Bringing Your Child a Cell Phone? {Printable Cell Phone Contract}
You've finally gone and done it. You believed what your teenager said about being "the only kid in his school" who doesn't have a phone. They wore you down. All the terrible research about kids and phones became white noise. You told yourself, "I can put parental settings in place." You ignored Chapter Fifteen of The Mean Mom's Guide and … [Read more...]
Does Christmas Feel Different?
Does this Christmas feel different? Are you trying with all your might by-golly and refusing to succumb to the changes? Come hell or high water you’re going to hang that wreath in the same place, put up the tree in the same corner of the family room, send out the same annual Christmas letter if it kills you!? One of the things … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Dinner Fun – Free Printables
When it comes to Thanksgiving there's one thing that can chap my hide. You spend at least two days grocery shopping and hours cooking and cleaning to lay out this gargantuan feast on the table... And, we're done eating in about 15 minutes. I do my best to keep my family seated for a lot longer. Over the years we've incorporated a few fun … [Read more...]
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