Parenting Fail What started as a day all about love, rapidly descended into an epic parenting fail. I'm still hurt and upset about the incident, but more so about what it says about my skills as a mom. How do you bounce back from a parenting fail? No, really. I'm asking. And not for a friend. It wasn't even a huge event, but it was the thing that finally broke me. I … [Read more...]
Christmas Countdown: Grateful during the Madness
Christmas Countdown The Christmas countdown has begun, and it's not been too pretty around here. It's like the boys know they are supposed to behave, so they go completely the opposite way. I think they are actually challenging me to put some coal in their stockings this year! I'm not sure if it's just me, or has the Christmas countdown felt like it's been in warp speed … [Read more...]
Blogging Break: Unexpected, but Needed
Blogging Break Since I've started, I haven't taken much of a blogging break. Well, it's time. Sure, I don't post each and every day anymore, but I still post at least a couple of times a week. In between writing, I promote my posts, work on photos, and brainstorm ideas. I network with other bloggers, work on my writing skills, and also contact companies. I definitely put in … [Read more...]
December 2016 Goals, with a November Rewind
December 2016 No. I am in no way ready for it to be December 2016. It seems like we were just setting up our Christmas trees (yes, I said trees!) for Christmas 2015. Where has the last year went? They just keep going by faster and faster. But, there's no way to stop, or even slow down time. So, it's on to setting some goals for December 2016. First, here's a look back … [Read more...]
Less Stress for any Holiday
More Fun, Less Stress I have tried to make that my motto lately, although it doesn't always work. I've actually been working on my stress level for a while, as you can see from this POST. As long as I am trying, that's what counts, right? So, I've put together some tips that I am using to make the holiday a little less stressful for everyone involved. Including me. Especially … [Read more...]