Cotton Ball Toddler Fine Motor Activity
Nov 11, 2017 | activities | 13 Comments
Kids love cotton balls. They are so versatile as a hands-on fine motor and sensory activity. I grabbed some cotton balls for a cotton ball fine motor activity for my twins. The twins were so little! I can’t believe how fast time really does fly. This activity counts as a one item activity for kids...
Lead a Fitness Challenge Group
Nov 10, 2017 | me time, motherhood, motivation | 6 Comments
We moms tend to push aside our own goals to support the needs of our families. I spent many years doing this. Exercise did not happen, quiet time was never enough, and it gets frustrating. Let’s all get back on track. We can even get our mom-friends involved in getting fit together. If you are a...
We Have Each Other
Oct 29, 2017 | marriage, motivation, parenting | 2 Comments
My 17 month old did not sleep well, and as I mentioned, my 4-year-old son was up by 6:30am on most mornings. From the moment I get out of bed, it is move-move-move, until bedtime. Tonight I hit the wall. Single parenting is tough. I feel that I have no right to complain. My husband is not even...
Seek Happiness as a Mom
Oct 22, 2017 | me time, motherhood, motivation | 4 Comments
{Post by Heather} In the last couple of weeks, I’ve had a couple of encounters with other women that have left me feeling less than. It’s happened before and unfortunately, it’s bound to happen again. I know it’s not something that women do on purpose or because they’re judging me, but it irks me...
Free or Cheap Activities for Kids in the Hi-Desert of California
Oct 17, 2017 | activities | 2 Comments
Many felt sorry for us when we had to move from the almost-tropical paradise of San Diego to the hi-desert of southern California. My husband was one of them! I kept an open mind, and figured there would be plenty of hidden gems (or not-so-hidden) to keep the kids learning and playing. I found a...

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