As a kid, I was forced to go through the painful process of going to the thrift store most weekends. I hated going because we were there for hours upon hours with my mom and my mom would go to multiple thrift stores 😳. Going to thrift stores was not enjoyable to me because I … Continue reading I Once Hated It, Now I LOVE—The Thrift Store!
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Try Getting Rid of “Stuff” If You Want Better-Behaved Kids!
Hello Friends! I'd like to share with you something interesting I've found during my years of parenting. I've found that the more stuff you have to manage and maintain, the less time you have to parent effectively. Let's think about it. If you're coming home every day having to make your kids clean up their … Continue reading Try Getting Rid of “Stuff” If You Want Better-Behaved Kids!
Too Many Pairs of Shoes
We make purchases oftentimes without much thought because we have the means to do so by way of credit cards or the fact that we just got paid. We end up accumulating so much stuff that we do not even use. Look around you and take note of all the new storage facilities that are … Continue reading Too Many Pairs of Shoes
Mindfulness—A Key Ingredient For Effective Parenting
Hello my Frantic Mom Friends! I love to read! Especially about topics that improve my life in some way. As I learn, I share with you all. I came across something beautiful and useful that I want to give to each of you! Below is a Mindfulness Bingo challenge. Remember, how we played bingo in … Continue reading Mindfulness—A Key Ingredient For Effective Parenting
(1) Turn off the radio in your car after dropping your kids off for school in the morning. Enjoy this quiet time! Use this time to think! We are so used to the noise of the radio that we don't take advantage of this precious alone time. (2) Implement a mandatory Reading Hour for your … Continue reading
Sneaky Things Kids Do. A Mom’s Checklist.
1. Check their backpacks...they sneak things off to school. 🍭 🍬 🧸 🎒. I've been embarrassed by my daughter's teacher informing me that my daughter brought toys in to school more than once. I had absolutely no idea and was quite shocked because my daughter knew better. I felt clueless and like I was not … Continue reading Sneaky Things Kids Do. A Mom’s Checklist.
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