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7 Mommy Musts to Keep Your Tweens From Getting Stressed 2

Feb

2012

About a month ago, my two 13 year olds seemed to be really stressed with everything they have on their plate. Between homework, projects, practices, games and more I didn’t like the road they were going down. Flipping out over little things like not being able to swallow a vitamin, certain socks not being washed, and just losing it when a sibling “looked” at them. I tried some different tactics to combat this and I’ve outlined below which ones that have proved successful. Sleep…ALOT. Tweens these days don’t get the proper amount of sleep. Their bodies are changing rapidly and ...

7 Mommy Musts for Chaperoning a Bunch of Girls 1

Jun

2011

So, after I shared my chaperoning experience with 10 girls at the Volleyball Festival, it kind of forced me to put my survival guide together for this year so I am well prepared. 1. Be prepared for the 7 hour bus ride with a handy dandy bus survival kit to include the following…zip lock plastic bags, garbage bags, wipes and disposable gloves along with a giant bottle of Febreeze for those that have a tendancy to get car sick on the bus. 2. A medicine bag filled with a monster bottle of motrin (to help not only with the girls ...

7 Mommy Musts for Family Dinners

Nov

2009

My husband, Sean, works crazy hours, as you probably know if you read my blog, and he often doesn’t get home until I’m tucking the twins into bed. We’ve always kept the weekends as sacred as possible, making sure that the kids get an extra large dose of “daddy time”, and Sunday nights have traditionally been set aside as Family Night, but during the weekdays, he has been essentially absent. Then about a month ago, Sean decided to carve out every Thursday evening as Family Dinner Night. I knew he meant it when he said to his assistant, “Drew, block ...

7 Mommy Musts for Saving Money on Holiday Shopping

Nov

2009

Cash is tight for just about everyone this year, so we thought we’d give you some tips on saving money while you do your holiday shopping. Make a list Before you venture out into a store where you might be tempted to buy this or that, make a list of who you need to buy gifts for as well as some gift ideas for each. It’s just like grocery shopping. When you shop with a list and stick with it, you tend to spend less. Set a budget Once you have your list, set a budget for each person. Then ...

7 Mommy Musts to Get That Homework Done

Oct

2009

Homework is just one of those things that everyone in the house dreads but, it needs to get done. I have four kids that get home from school at the same time and are burdened with alot homework. One gets it done quick, one takes forever, one is a heck of a procastinator and the other tries to lead me to believe that he really doesn’t have alot of homework when he does. I’ve tried many things to aid the homework situation so below I’ve put together those 7 Mommy Musts that seem to work for me to help the kids get that homework ...

7 Mommy Musts – The RV Trip 2

Aug

2009

After taking a 4 week family adventure in our RV, there are definately 7 Mommy Musts that come to mind that I will surely remember for the next trip. 1. Wax your legs Do you have any idea how difficult it is to try and shave your legs in a tiny RV shower while trying to limit the water usage at the same time? Believe me, it’s really not worth the effort to have smooth legs! 2. Remember to bring a list of your friend’s addresses We love to send postcards from the places we visit to family and friends. When you ...

Tips for a Stress Free Holiday 1

Dec

2008

I know. Sounds too good to be true. But when you blend the chaos of the holidays with little ones, you invariably create more chaos. Here are some tips I received from the head of my twins’ preschool on how keep your sanity during the holidays. Hope they help some of you out there. 1. Plan some quiet time into each day’s schedule. Even happy times can be spoiled if everyone is too fatigued…be sure to get plenty of rest. 2. Be aware of children’s fears during this time – such as unfamiliar faces (sometimes relatives & friends), new places, ...

7 Mommy Musts – School Days: Getting Them Out of Bed! 1

Aug

2008

We all know that once the first week of school has passed, it gets extremely difficult to get our kids out of bed in the morning. I’m not a morning person so by the time I get up, already being behind the 8 ball, I’ll attempt to be the nice mom for a minute or two by tiptoeing into their room, a little rub on the back and a “good morning sunshine it’s time to get up for school”. On most days, my children lay there unresponsive to that method, they obviously take after me. So, what I’ve done to ...

7 Mommy Musts for Dealing with Tantrums 2

Jul

2008

Our daughter McKenna (4 yrs old) has the WORST tantrums you’ve ever seen. And now they seem to have reached an all time new high. Here is how a typical tantrum plays out: McKenna: Mommy! Can I have a cookie? Mommy: Not right now. It’s too close to dinner time. McKenna: I WANT A COOKIE! Mommy: Not now McKenna. McKenna: (High pitched glass shattering scream) AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH. (followed by a kick to Mom’s shins.) Mommy: (Taking McKenna by the hand.) You are not to kick your Mommy! Do you understand! McKenna: (Screaming into Mommy’s face) I WANT A COOKIE!!! (followed with ...

7 Mommy Musts for Packing

Apr

2008

Traveling with the family is a blast but, packing for them is another story! After years of struggling with the stress of packing up the family, I’m happy to provide you with my top 7 Mommy Musts for Packing. 1. Always start with a list. I used to laugh at my mother when I was young for having lists all over the place but, when traveling, starting with a list is a must. Start your list about a week before your trip and refine it as the travel day draws closer. Your list should be categorized for simplicity depending on ...