I’m so glad you’re joining me on this journey of 31 Days of Simplicity! But before we start, I want to clarify what I mean by Simplicity. Yesterday I mentioned that I think some interpretations of the word turn many people off, and their extreme suggestions make people give up before they’ve even started. I […]
31 Days of Simplicity Day 1: Why Simplicity?
I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe it’s January already! 2014 is here to stay, whether we like it or not! Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? If so, what’s on your list? It seems like “Get Organized” is always among the Top 10. It was always Number One on my […]
Self-Esteem and Purity Part 2: Miley Cyrus vs. Disney Princesses
When my 5 year old daughter told me about her friends kissing on the playground (YIKES!) I desperately began looking for ways to protect her purity. After all, our kids’ purity is under attack at every turn. (Click here to see my post about inappropriate movie previews, and tips for instilling your own family values […]
Self-Esteem and Purity Part 1: Madagascar and Strippers?
Going to the movies with kids can be tough these days. From toilet humor to foul language, questionable ethics and veiled drug references geared to “entertain” the parents, you can easily get more than you bargained for, even with PG-rated flicks. (Do they even make G-rated movies anymore?) Case in point: We took our daughter […]
Yup, I am THAT Mom!
One day recently, while watching my daughter’s swim class, I overheard a woman apologize to a staff member for being late. “I’m so not THAT Mom,” she explained. Well, I have a confession to make: I totally AM That Mom! I constantly struggle with being on time, especially in the mornings. I wish I was […]
