Clean the Bathroom in 5 Minutes!
Jun 11, 2012 | homemaking, quick tip | 21 Comments
I DREAD cleaning the bathroom. I love when it is clean, but for some reason the 'doing' requires motivation. With potty training children in the house almost nonstop for the past few years, I definitely have my reason for keeping the bathroom as clean as possible-little hands, dirty...
Parenting With Consequences Prepares a Child for Life
Jun 7, 2012 | motherhood, motivation, parenting | 2 Comments
Parenting with consequences teaches children to be mindful of potential risks. It's as simple as teaching about cars in the road and looking before crossing the street. It plants the foundation for being mindful of how our child treats others their entire life. If you run in front of a moving...
Are There Best Practices in Parenting?
May 25, 2012 | parenting | 3 Comments
Lately in discussions of parenting, the lesson being taught is whatever feels ‘right’ to you is the correct choice. I don’t think the terms ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ are worth the focus. They are subjective, especially these days. We need to look at what are best practices in parenting. As...
Find Balance in Motherhood and Relationships
May 15, 2012 | motherhood, motivation | 10 Comments
I received a copy of the book Mom Connection, and one to giveaway to a reader, in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are my own. Balance in motherhood is my goal every day. Motherhood can feel like “twirling 100 hula hoops” and moving in “endless circles”. I think we can all relate to that...
Crash Course in Child Development: Preschool
May 1, 2012 | parenting | 4 Comments
Having a preschooler has opened my eyes to how quickly children can learn new concepts. It also taught me how fast a bad example can develop into bad behavior. This crash course in child development: preschool will help us navigate parenting preschool aged children. This stage is the time to...

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