How to Survive the Tough Stages of Childhood

A little perspective to help you survive the tougjh stages of childhood.

I’ve had some days as a mom that were so intense that I’ve wondered– how am I going to survive some of these tough stages of childhood? It feels as though they will never end.  Like last night when my baby screamed until 3 am and my two year old decided to wake up at […]

50 Shades of Marriage

50 Shades blah blah blah. Here is what true love REALLY looks like! This made me laugh and cry at the same time! (marriage tips, advice, humor)

50 shades of blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. It’s everywhere.  I have no idea what it is even about, other than the awful things listed in the parental guidance portion of the movie review. But, I believe in turning negatives into positives. So, here is my attempt. If you are married, you know it is […]

25 Hilarious Kid Moments to Brighten Your Day

Kids say the most hilarious things- I love it!

After I wrote the post about the 15 phrases I never would have said if I didn’t have kids, I started thinking about all the funny phrases I wouldn’t have heard if I didn’t have kids. Kids are just stinking funny.  Especially those 2-5-year-olds.  They say hilarious things constantly throughout the day, and usually they […]

How to Survive as a Mother of 5

Some great tips on how to survive as the mother of a large family.

Thinking you’d like to have a large family, but a little worried you might not be up to the task? Or maybe you already have a large family and are feeling overwhelmed? I very recently became the mother of five children (ages 11, 8, 5, 2 and new) so, I thought I would share with […]

Overworked and Underpaid but Doing the Best Job on Earth!

A must read for all the tired overworked and underpaid moms out there! The hand that rocks the cradle rocks the world!

Feeling a little overworked and underpaid for all that you do in your home? Do you ever want to scream these words: “Why don’t my children appreciate anything I do for them??? I don’t know a single mother who HAS NOT uttered (or thought) that sentence! Mother’s are probably thanked less than any other person […]

Family Night at Discovery Gateway Museum

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My kids love going to the Discovery Gateway Museum. When we were invited to check out out some of there new exhibits, they were thrilled! Unfortunately, my husband was sick at the last minute so he stayed home with the toddler while the other 3 kids and I had a fun night out in Salt Lake […]