Mom Life
Family Quality Time: Date Cards for Kids
I’ve shared many times on Instagram about our tradition of giving “date cards” to each of our five children for Christmas. I even made a hashtag for it called #shimdate! This is an important way that we add family quality…
Work at Home Mom Schedule Tips for Success
I’ve been a work at home mom for over 12 years. Long before I was blogging, I’ve been working for a University from home for years and years. I gave birth three times in the time that I’ve been a…
Parenting Teens: What They Won’t Tell You They Need
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that I’m the Mom of a teenager. In so many ways, it seems like I was just rocking my 14 year old in my arms, or watching him take his first bite. What they say…
How to Avoid Getting Sick with Kids
In this time of year, it’s so easy to catch every little cold that’s going around. And when you are seeing a lot of different family members and friends, the chances for germs to spread around are multiplied even more!…
Gift Guide for the Suburban Soccer Mom
Did I plan on being a suburban soccer Mom? Well, yes and no. I always wanted to be a Mom and have a bunch of kids. But I kind of pictured my life a little more hip than the classic…
Travel with Kids: The 10 Ultimate Tips for Success
So how can you travel with kids and actually have a good time? There are some easy ways to get started that can really help! When you want to get started traveling, and you have kids, it might feel like…
Homeschooling and Video Games: Why This Mom Isn’t Afraid
How do you feel about video games for your kids? Before I had children, I swore that none of my children would ever play video games. My oh my, how times have changed! What was I worried about? I thought…
Snack Time Survival Guide for Busy Families
After school snacks. Soccer snacks. Lunch snacks. Dance snacks. Travel snacks. Sometimes it feels like my life as a Mom revolves around snack time! With 5 kids, there is always SOMEONE who needs a snack. Here are my best tips…
How to Homeschool When Mom’s Sick
How does homeschool continue when mom’s sick? This past week, I’ve had a nasty cold. I don’t get sick very often, praise the Lord! But when I do get a cold, it tends to last a little longer and affect…
Why I Quit Making Lists: Confessions from an Overachiever
I am a type A, first born, overachiever, ENFJ, Enneagram 3 person. If you know anything about those types, you know what a dangerous combination that can be! Along with all of that, naturally, comes making lists. I’ve made lists…
