How do you explain civil rights to a white kid? Especially one who’s only 4? Hell if I know. We took him to the park. That seemed like the simplest way to do it. To spend MLK Day downtown, in...
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I keep forgetting all the lies I’ve told about Santa
A few days ago big brother asked, “Is there really only one Santa?” Instead of following the advice of my friend and asking, “What do YOU think?,” I cheerily called out, “NOPE!” My husband glared at me from across the...
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5 tips for easy, breezy Christmas decorating
Got the tree trimmed? Stockings hung? Wreath on the front door? Wait, no? Not yet? Well, if you haven’t decorated for Christmas yet, perhaps one of the following applies: 1. You don’t do Christmas. 2. You hate Pinterest. 3. You’re...
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Believe me, it’s possible to raise respectful and thankful tweens
Does your middle schooler say PLEASE and THANK YOU? Are these manners important to you? Here are tips to teach your kid how to show respect and practice gratitude - daily.
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How to rock daylight saving time this fall
First off, I’m having a super hard time dropping the “S” from this twice-annual event. It’s been “daylight savings time” my whole life. Kinda like how “February” doesn’t actually have an “R,” whereas, “Washington” does. Not kidding on that one...
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Why you need PEANUT BUTTER TUESDAY in your life
Stick with me here. Peanut butter is a loaded phrase these days. Some of my best friends are managing peanut allergies and it is NO JOKE. So think of PEANUT BUTTER as a proxy for YOUR KID’S FAVORITE (healthy-ish) FOOD....
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Here’s why you might need to pay the TUTOR TAX this year
Are you hiring a tutor (because: remote learning)? Definitely consult a tax expert. Unless you wanna pay under the table and call it a day.
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How to entertain your kiddos when you’re under quarantine
I GOT THE J&J VACCINE!! Which means I can crawl out of the hermit hole I’ve been hiding in for the past 12 months. It’s not really that easy. Getting the vaccine doesn’t suddenly make the virus disappear. It doesn’t...
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It’s a mad, mad world. Don’t let them win.
Be brave, y’all, because the world is a little off-kilter right now. Cherish the mundane moments with your children when life feels chaotic. The kids cannot begin to understand the turmoil and pain gripping our hearts these days.
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How to deal when your kiddo wets the bed at midnight
Ah, the blessed childhood tradition of wetting the bed. Is it driving you to drink, too? Now, I do have friends whose kids at the uncanny age of 2 decided one night that they were just done with diapers. Those...
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46 ways to celebrate the BIDEN HARRIS election
We can all use a little something to celebrate these days, amiright? How ’bout BIDEN HARRIS DAY?! The boys made me mark the occasion, otherwise known as Inauguration Day, on our new 2021 calendar. And they have been counting down...
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Buy an Usborne book and WIN A FREEBIE!
Hey mommas, as a blogger, I sometimes get FREE STUFF in the mail. And now it’s time for me to share! Do you have little readers – or BIG readers – at your house? The best part of my day...
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10 ways to dress your kid in the morning
Parenting small children is basically an episode of Naked Survivor. You win if you manage to coerce the small children into wearing clothes. Without killing them (or yourself) in the process – that’s the survivor part. I’m in the thick...
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How to keep the HANGRY monster at bay (hint: your kid needs food)
Tell me you’ve been there, too. When it’s 10am and it’s snack time. And everyone seems totally fine, totally into Barbies or science or whatever. So snack time comes and snack time goes. Sans snack. All is calm. Until it...
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Why you can AND SHOULD take a kid-free vacation
Terrified to leave your littles for a little time away with your honey? Here's why you should just do it. Plus, tips to make the transition easier for everyone.
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