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Holiday Survival for Moms

On December 15, 2011, in Family Life, by LifestyleMom

It’s only 10 days until Christmas, but who’s counting? Are you feeling the stress yet? Isn’t it ironic that the season for joy and family and friendship can be so darn stressful? So let’s push the pause button for a second and do a little planning…. I’ve been working with the following companies to share [...]

 

Getting in the Back-to-School Groove

On September 7, 2011, in Family Life, by LifestyleMom

It’s funny, as a kid I thought back-to-school was all about us kids. Who knew it meant late nights and operating at warp speed for our dear sweet mothers?! And that is without scrambling to get life back in order after a week of no electricity and water from a lovely hurricane named Irene! But [...]

 

Road Trip Time! Save Money, Stay Safe and Have Fun!

On July 6, 2011, in Family Life, by LifestyleMom

We’re a big road trip family and this summer is no different. We have trekked from Connecticut to Wisconsin (numerous times!), Arkansas and Florida and this summer has us meeting friends in Pittsburgh. Some people think we’re nuts to hit the road with three young boys in tow, but it’s become our tradition (with some [...]

 

Stages: Living in the Moment as This Stage Will Pass

On July 2, 2011, in Family Life, by LifestyleMom

I just sat down at a coffee shop planning to write a very different piece but couldn’t help notice a mother and her newborn baby. Seeing her cradle the baby and kiss her little cheeks and hold her neck, so as to not break her, brought back a flood of wonderful memories. My boys are [...]