Budget Stretching Secrets from a Frugalista Mom
I have often been called Thrifty, Frugal and now the best term yet Frugalista! I don’t mind these terms, in fact it is almost a little like a badge of honor. I think it is in my blood (German I am!) to be a smart shopper, always looking for the deal. It definitely came to [...]
5 Ways to Survive a Family or Class Reunion
Summer is the perfect time for family reunions, class reunions, and various other gatherings. Do you look forward to them or dread them with a passion? Whether you enjoy them or merely tolerate going to them, here are some timely ideas to help you survive the experience. A little bit of planning can make any [...]
Can kids have a bummer summer?
Growing up, I spent summers with my grandmother in Brooklyn. We went shopping as I pushed her cart and talked with the shopkeepers. We watched soap operas and yelled, “liars” to the commercials. I watched her cook and she told me stories. We hung out on the fire escape and watched kids playing ball. We [...]
Allowing Your Child to Grow Up
One of the main ideas that I try to share with the parents I work with in my coaching is the basic fundamental truth that you cannot control your child. Now, usually when a parent comes to me with a parenting concern they are looking for a way to change their child’s behavior – QUICK! [...]
Time for some TLC
I started a little project recently that required getting out my sewing machine. I hadn’t used it for several months and for some reason the thread kept breaking. Finally, I broke down and dug out the owner’s manual for some help. Hmmm, when was the last time I had cleaned and oiled the machinery? Apparently, [...]
When mom turned into a monster
When my kids were toddlers, I bought them a picture book entitled, When Mum Turned Into A Monster. The story depicted a mother who quite literally turns into a monster as she barks orders at her children to straighten up the house in preparation for a visit from their aunt and cousins. My kids loved [...]
Top Ten Summer Survival Tips For Moms
Transitioning from school to summer can be hard on our kids, but I think it is even harder on us moms, if you know what I mean! If we have been lucky enough to have all our kids in school during the day, we are use to having some time “alone”. This abrupt change when [...]
How To Talk To Your Children About Sex
Today I’m guest posting over at Simple Mom (where I’m a monthly columnist). I’ve written a post that I think you’ll enjoy as well: How to talk to your children about sex If you like it, please join in the discussion there and share it by Retweeting or via Facebook. Thank you. Share
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