Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
A wise friend of mine told me a child is like the moon, they reflect the light in their universe. This analogy has always stuck with me. Our children echo our parenting style, our religious beliefs, our outlook on life, our creativity, and our curiosity. Below you'll find inspiring ideas & tips on raising a family in today's chaotic world.
So you or your parent has type 2 diabetes — but what does that mean for YOUR health? Learn more about prediabetes, type 2 diabetes , and what your most important steps are for moving forward. I was compensated by Med-IQ through a grant from Sanofi US to write about type 2 diabetes. All opinions are my own. I admit,… Read More
The tween and teen years can be heartbreaking . . . Here are five tips to help your teen find balance, reduce stress, and manage the pressure of adolescence. A big thank you to Magination Press Family for sponsoring today’s post. The tween and teen years are a time of rapid change, growth, and challenges. That means kids this age are… Read More
I am on a constant quest to become un-busy. I want to live in the moment. Like many parents, I want more time on what matters most to me — my husband, my children, my health. But how does one do that with a chaotic family schedule? What I have learned as a parent of older children is that it… Read More
Dinnertime doesn’t have to feel like a chore, with these fun family dinner ideas you’re sure to end your day feeling closer to your kids. Don’t miss more ways to make mealtime special along with an awesome selection of family-friendly recipes inside the hottest new cookbook for kids. POP QUIZ: What does dinnertime look like for your family? A) We… Read More
If the ticking of the clock (or the ping of your phone) has been guiding you and your family for far too long, it’s time to escape. Here’s the answer to connecting with your kids and finding UnBusy moments within the chaos. Photo by © Alena Ozerova Tic-Toc goes the digital clock on your phone. All day long, day and night…. Read More
I live with a bunch of messy people. Not just physically messy, although at 18 my older daughter still leaves a colorful trail in her wake. But messy in the sense that they challenge me. They’re different from me. They perpetually call me out of my comfort zone into growth. I adore these messy people of mine and wouldn’t want to change… Read More
Before researching parent control apps use these tips to ensure your kids are making good choices online. The author of Screen Time Sanity: The Crazy Easy Guide To Doing Technology With Your Kids shares three questions for parents of teens to consider. *This post contains affiliate links. . . . We’ve all heard the stories about the trouble kids are getting… Read More
When pressure, expectations, and stress make your daughter’s world start spinning a little too fast, this is one powerful way to guide her back toward inner calm, peace, and stillness. Below are three ways mindfulness for teens is pivotal during these transition years. Kids are incredibly mindful beings, able to hyper-tune into their current surroundings in an awe-inspiring way. After all, have… Read More
Hosting an informal hygge party is a fun way to improve your dark mood and help ditch seasonal depression. Below are five simple tips for making your hygge party a relaxing evening with friends and family. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. I look out the window and feel the weight in my chest as I sigh — another monochromatic gray winter day. I put… Read More
The first time I saw a mom walk into my daughters’ dance studio with a load of laundry, I looked at her skeptically. She plopped down across from me and started folding her darks. “Who does that?” I thought to myself. I went back to mindlessly scrolling apps on my phone. A few minutes later, the woman stood and left… Read More
I would have been an entirely different mother had I started fifteen years earlier. Becoming a mother at thirty-nine humbled me and taught me many lessons. Below are five reasons I’m a better mom in my 40s — so are you. I began my personal race into the surreal and sleepless world of motherhood long after the starting bell rang twenty-something years… Read More
This new Netflix original is a must-watch with your older kiddos. Watching movies and TV with your tween is a great way to open the door to conversations that would otherwise be uncomfortable. The key is finding the right content to watch. Two shows I’ve enjoyed watching with my daughters (10 & 12) on Netflix are Girl Meets World and The… Read More
How you interact with your daughter now will impact the relationship you have with her for years to come. Below are three intentional situations that you can facilitate to create amazing small moments with her today. I cannot put my finger on the exact moment it happened, but … my girls are big. That little cutie pie with the glasses has grown up. Playgrounds. Cartoons…. Read More
Pairing wine with chocolate seems simple, but it can actually be a tricky endeavor. Luckily, you and your friends are up for the challenge! Below are 10 tips to ensure your relaxing “Chocolate & Wine Pairing Party” is a success. A big thanks to Brookside for sponsoring today’s “pairing” post.* Balancing family, work, and life requires constant re-adjustment. As moms, we sometimes get single-sighted and… Read More
Considering doing a donation? Be sure to check out these seven tips for donating toys to hospitals, including how to get your kiddos involved. A big thanks to Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s post. . . . Sometimes as I look at my two girls, I smile and think, “I’m rocking this parenting thing.” Other times, I hold my head in… Read More
Do you ever feel like you just have to “survive” the holidays? What if you could do this one thing and make it through the holidays with your joy intact? I look forward to the holidays, but I also want to survive the holidays. Every year, I find that I’m too easily engulfed by a tsunami of details — a school celebration; finding… Read More