Today’s News Digest – Friday, March 12

Today’s Headlines of Interest to Moms

Why You Should NOT Clean Your House

A friend of mine is coming over in a bit for a play date with her two kids.  Am I picking up my house before they come over?  No, I’m blogging about why I (and you) should not clean up before a playdate.  I used to get spun up about having people come over, running [...]

Want to be a Good Host? – Make Your Guests Feel Welcome!

I love having people over. One thing I try and remember is that being a good host is about so much more than mini-quiches, a spotless house, or having some amazing craft for all of the kids to do. Being a good host is about making people feel comfortable in your house.

15 Things I Wish I Had Known During My First Pregnancy

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and bombarded with advice when you’re pregnant. Here are 15 things I wish I had known during my first.

10 Things Never to Say to a Pregnant Woman

We’ve all heard them, said them, or overheard them. Open mouth, insert foot. Here is my top ten list of things you should not say to a pregnant woman. I know from experience – these things have been said to me.
10. “Were you trying to get pregnant again???” Ah, what a [...]

Packing For The Hospital: 7 Things to Not Forget

It was 2:03 am. I had been dreaming that I was walking in a park, and then suddenly something started hurting. I felt like I was having a huge cramp in my back, and then it spread to my middle. Groggy, I woke up and looked around my bedroom. It was [...]

Look Like Yourself Again, Not Like “A Mom” – 21 Simple Tips

Ah, it starts slowly, doesn’t it? You used to get up, shower, dress for work and then head out the door. A coworker would compliment your shoes, a man at lunch would glance over and then pretend he wasn’t just checking you out, and in general you felt like you had it together.
And [...]

Encouraging Other Moms – Why It’s Important

Being a mom is hard work, isn’t it? There are so many responsibilities, choices, and expectations. Something that has really hit home with me over the past few years is the importance of having friends who are encouraging, uplifting, and supportive – and being that friend in return.

Temper Tantrums in Public – Don’t be Embarrassed!

I took my two year old to the mall yesterday while my older daughter was in preschool, and overall it was a great morning out together. I bumped into a friend, got some great deals at The Children’s Place, and had adorable pictures taken of my daughter at the Picture People. Although it was a great trip to the mall, what wasn’t so great were the temper tantrums.

How to Help a Friend Once the Baby Arrives

We’ve all been there. It’s the end of your pregnancy, and you start making preparations to survive those first couple of weeks with your newborn. Once your baby arrives, your husband takes a few days or a week off work, family comes to town for a visit, and friends bring meals for a couple of weeks. Friends and family really help us adjust to life with a new baby, and without their help we’d really be up a creek! But what about after those first couple of weeks? What happens when your husband is back at work, family goes home, and the meals stop coming? What are we supposed to do then?

Pregnant? Tips on How to Sleep Through the Night

There are many tricks, theories, and heated debates about getting a good night’s sleep when you have a newborn at home. But what about when that baby’s still in your body? Getting an uninterrupted night’s sleep isn’t as easy as you think when you are dealing with morning sickness, heartburn, or a huge baby in your belly.

Coping with Morning Sickness, Take Three

These are some things that I’ve learned along the way, tips that my girlfriends and I have picked up during our many collective pregnancies. I hope some of these work for you!

Egg, Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomato Casserole

This is the best breakfast casserole I’ve ever had! This recipe is from a friend, which she modified to make some healthier changes. It takes a little extra time, but it’s well worth it – and perfect if you’re hosting brunch or bringing a dish to a breakfast.

7 Steps To Sustainable Healthy Eating Habits

It’s difficult to eat well and be healthier overall if you are disorganized, misinformed or simply don’t know what you don’t know. Here are 7 things you can do to get you well on your way towards establishing healthy eating habits that are sustainable for the long run.

Truffles – Simple and Delicious

For Christmas this year, I decided to try my skills at making truffles. I’ve always enjoyed baking cookies, bars and cakes, so I hoped that this wouldn’t be too much of a challenge. Well, not only was it easy – but the truffles turned out incredibly well!

What’s It Worth?

My job may not be glamorous, but I’m doing what I have always wanted to do: devote my days to raising our kids and enjoying their childhood.

Fruit Pizza

This is a dessert that is easy to make, impressive, and best of all – yummy! This is great for showers, lunches, pot lucks, or just having friends over.

Snowing Outside? Make Snow Ice Cream!

My friend Susan passed these two recipes along to me, and I thought I’d share them with you. The first is from Paula Deen, and the second is one of her family recipes. So if it’s snowing where you are right now where you are, be sure and go outside and scoop some of it up!

Declutter Your Way To A Happy Home

In the seemingly never ending quest to reduce clutter and simplify our lives it’s just hard to let go sometimes.

A few key questions and a clear vision of where you want to be can certainly help keep you going in the right direction.