Tag: #momlife
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Christmas Decoration Bingo
I thought it would be a blast to create our own Christmas decoration bingo game, and I couldn’t resist making it myself. Sure, I could have found a beautifully designed version on a mom blog, but I was feeling particularly creative this year. Since the boys had such a great…
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Gangster Wrapper
I have to admit, by December 1st, I had all my Christmas shopping wrapped up and most of the gifts already under the tree. If a few items hadn’t shipped late, I would have been completely done before the month even began. This is the first time I’ve been this…
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Proud Mom Moments
I am bursting with pride for my boys—and for us as parents! Last school year, their morning responsibilities included picking out their clothes, getting dressed, choosing breakfast, and selecting a snack. This year, we’ve expanded their duties to include filling their water bottles and making sure their backpacks are fully…
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Best Laid Plans (Fall Break 2023 Version)
Plan: Thanksgiving Break Camp at the YMCA for both boys on Monday and Tuesday, while Mom gets some work done. Reality: Thanksgiving Break Camp at the YMCA for only one boy on Monday and Tuesday, as the other was sidelined with a fever and vomiting. Result? Minimal work for Mom.…
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Laundry
No one warned me about the laundry. When you have kids, you get a lot of advice—some welcome, some not, some useful, and some not relevant at all. It’s a lot to process and often leaves you wondering, “Why didn’t anyone mention this?” What I don’t recall anyone ever mentioning,…
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Fall Bucket List
I’m a big fan of bucket lists—lists are my jam! There’s something immensely satisfying about crossing items off a list (a bit of negative reinforcement, if you’re into the psychology of it). My numerous bucket lists offer me that sense of accomplishment and more. As I work on shifting my…
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too much, too little
I find it hard to turn down volunteer opportunities. Hubs and I feel truly blessed despite the challenges we’ve faced—infertility, cancer, joblessness, injuries, and financial struggles. We’ve experienced our share of difficulties, like many of us do, but through it all, we’ve been committed to giving back. Whether it’s through…
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Confessions from a Tired Mom
As mothers, we want to do everything for our kids. We want them to have all the things we never had, and all the things we did have. Then we want to do everything for everyone else, too. We want to be the best professionals in the workplace, and the…
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