"What's this, mommy?" he asked, pointing to the large display of grapefruit at the grocery store. "That's a grapefruit!" I said. "Pleeeeaase can we get one? I've always wanted to try one!" I was happy to indulge him this small request. It's a healthy food and it was on sale this week, so why not? …
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How to Grab Groceries with Kids Without Losing your Mind
It was a hot and sticky summer day when we brought my first born home from the hospital. I sat in the back of our car, next to William who was snuggled in his brand new car seat. We stopped at a 7-11 for gas and my husband delivered a red slurpee to me through …
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Conquering the Clutter
As moms managing young children as well as our households, we are constantly surrounded by the responsibility generated by our stuff. We clean all the clothes and put them away. We grocery shop, and put the food away. We pick up clutter to vacuum the floor. We sort through the mound of shoes to find …
Surviving a Busy Season
My boys are out shopping with their grandma, and that means I have the house to myself. In this instance, it's my in-laws' country farmhouse, and I can literally hear the crickets chirping. Two glorious months are coming to a close today. I've been living in a fantasy world this summer where my husband is …
