I don’t know about your home little mama but when it’s time to put up the Christmas tree, our living room gets rearranged. And the smallest mess seems like mountains of clutter on top of the kids’ indoor adventures from negative temperatures. And if you’re already wondering how to reorganize your home, the loot, and de-clutter with little ones under foot, here are some fun tips for you. Christmas Ornaments You can either save the boxes each ornament comes in, or save space and time with egg cartons. …
Mom’s Winter Emergency Survival Kit
Ice is frosting the view outside our front door and soon, we will be scurrying to and from cities to visit family, friends and maybe even do a little shopping; but are you prepared in case of an emergency Do you what to do if your car slides off the road and do you know what you should carry in your car for you and your kids? It pays to keep your trunk packed with a winter survival kit for you and your kids AND to keep your cell phone with you. Before we get to your packing list, take a …
16 Rules for Raising Boys
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Elijah Michael–my midnight baby. We went into the hospital during the early morning hours on October 5th and he was born at the stroke of mid-night on October 6th. As I yell his name, I can’t help but smile because I’m yelling, “The Lord is God–Who is like God?” And this week he will be 7, which is amazing considering that he tested my sanity with all his boy-ish stuff like worms in his pockets, opening the door to …
Raising Brave Kids
She mounted the twisted iron ladder to the monkey bars. Surely she could slip and smack her nose. So I yelled to my six-year-old before she reached the second rung. “Be careful!” Those words fly out of my mouth about a hundred times a day. When my daughters dance dizzy in the living room, run barefoot through the yard, fumble with poster paints, or beg to pour the milk—my mommy reflex blurts, Be careful! Accidents are not on our agenda today. The way I see it, God entrusted these children to my care, and I am determined not to mess …
Half-time for SUMMER!
How many summers have ended with regrets over what we didn’t do? While we were gorging ourselves on popsicles and spending hours in the pool … summer slipped through our sun-screen covered fingers. Before you know it, you’ll be buying the box of 500 sandwich bags and getting back in the lunch box assembly line with vague memories of these crazy, lazy days of summer. Or maybe you’re in the crazy and longing for the lazy. STOP! It’s half-time! While it’s still hot and hazy, you can take a break and teach your children a valuable lesson at the same …
QbyUand4U: Getting kids to eat fruits & veggies & TMI Link Up
At one time or another, I think every mom wonders if she is mothering a child worthy of an expose on 20/20. Some children struggle with medical or emotional challenges expressed in eating habits that require the help of a trained therapist, nutritionist, or doctor. But when one of our moms asked, “How do we get our kids to eat more fruits and vegetables?” the mom audience collectively nodded their heads. It’s time for a “Question by U and 4U!” Most children aren’t born craving broccoli. If your kids beg for brussel sprouts on their birthday, just go ahead and …
4 Solid Tips For Your Summer Road Trips
I couldn’t wait as a teen for summer to be here. Oh the freedom, the road trips, the memories. Flash forward to present day, I still love spur of the moment road trips but cringe slightly at the thought of being locked in my suburban with my three kids. If you dread it too, and are looking for ways to maximize peace and fun; and minimize the potential of world war III–I’m your girl. We have family in four different states and I speak often, in which case my family sometimes travels along. Your Summer Road Trippin’ Fun Tips Photo …
Recalls Moms Should Know About
The M.O.M. Initiative loves y’all like crazy and we want to offer information to help you in your journey. Today we want to share with you some current recalls that you may or may not be aware of. Recalls may seem silly to some but they arm moms with information they may need to protect their children. So, here are some current recalls: Lakeshore Feels Real Baby Dolls On 2012-03-27, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall on Lakeshore Feels Real Baby Dolls due to a potential choking hazard. This product sold new beginning in May 2011 for approximately $20. About …