Posted in Take a Deep Breath, Your Home on 30. Dec, 2009
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.
Posted in Just For You on 02. Dec, 2009
I’m really trying to focus more on eating well, exercising, and finding time to do the things I enjoy. For anyone with kids, you know this can be a challenge.
Posted in Friends, Infants, Pregnancy, Relationships on 05. Nov, 2009
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?
Posted in Relationships, Take a Deep Breath on 10. Oct, 2009
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.
Posted in Take a Deep Breath on 01. Oct, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Pregnancy on 26. Sep, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Just For You, Relationships on 19. Sep, 2009
When I show up at my best friend’s house, I don’t have to worry about looking nice or pretending to have it together. I don’t sweat it if my two year old throws a tantrum in front of her, or if my four year old blurts out something that would normally embarrass me. [...]
Posted in Your Money on 19. Sep, 2009
Have you ever been to a clothing swap? They’re fantastic. I had one at my house last fall, and it was a huge success. You can do a clothing swap for adult or kid clothing – whatever you and your friends can come up with. I haven’t done a kids’ clothing [...]
Posted in Just For You on 17. Sep, 2009
Ok, moms – what’s the first thing you do in the morning (besides brush your teeth, change the baby, etc)? Do you check your email, or perhaps log onto Facebook to see what your friends are up to? I know I enjoy checking up on those things while I’m getting breakfast together for my [...]
Posted in Just For You, Relationships on 16. Sep, 2009
While it’s true that we moms are busy, we can often get lonely. Isn’t that ironic? We have a kid or two (or three, or four…) glued to us throughout the day, and yet we need company. That is, company that doesn’t need diaper change and who wants to talk about something [...]
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