Tips From the Other Side of Potty Training

I am not a naturally laid back person. Just ask my family!

Therefore, it surprised me that I was so laid back in my approach to potty training my children. Truly, I read very little about it, which isn't like me at all! I just went with the flow (oops, bad word choice!).

It also surprised me that for a mama who was so nonchalant about the process, I sure had a lot to write about it! You can read my tips here.

And, for the record, you can be laid back about potty training and still have all your children trained no later than two and a half years of age. I promise!

Clutter Busting With a Friend

Tomorrow is another snow day for us. That means lots of time indoors in between playing in the snow. Since I've got nowhere to go, it's the perfect time to work on clearing out some of the clutter that has accumulated in our house. Read about my latest way to make clearing out clutter easier over here.

Sometimes I'm Okay With Unfair

I recently put my oldest daughter to bed after reading to her for nearly an hour. We both got caught up in her book, Changes for Samantha. It was our last book in the series of the now retired American Girl Doll Samantha. I thoroughly enjoyed the extra time with my girl who spends most of her days at school. As a mom of three young children, this was a luxury and one that didn’t come without a price! (Read the rest here.)

To Save Those Toys Or Not To Save Them

One of the best gifts my children got for Christmas wasn't actually a gift. It came after Christmas when they inherited my husband's old He-Man collection after their grandma made a trip to her storage unit.

It got me thinking...Should I be saving my children's toys?

Head over to my latest blog here and let me know what you think about saving toys, or not.

Good Night Traditions

I've sung "Jingle Bells" to my children at night more times than I'd ever imagined possible. Yet, I wouldn't trade those precious before-sleep moments for anything. Read more here.

Planning to Unplug (For a Bit)

It isn't that we necessarily watch too much television around here. It's just that I tend to rely on it a bit more than I'd like.

I'm hoping things will change for the better next week. You can read more here.

Have you ever done this with your family?

How To Keep Two Levels Tidy? Please Tell Me!

I've wanted a two-story house for as long as I can remember. For whatever reason, I really just think of a two-story house as a "family" home.
Our family is a two-story and we've lived here for two and a half year. In that time, I've come to really appreciate what we had in our previous ranch homes. It's nearly impossible to keep two levels tidy at once. (I won't even mention my unfinished dumping ground known as the basement.)
Fortunately, I recently stumbled upon a way to at least keep my kiddos' possessions more tidy in the downstairs. Go here and read more. Then please comment and let me know what you do to tame the chaos in your home!

Date Nights In

If date nights out are a rarity for you, head over here and check out some ideas for date nights in!

"Mommy, Watch Me!"

My kiddos seem to always be asking me to watch them do something. That's exactly what my latest post at KCParent.com is all about, and if you head here, you can read it!

Still Blogging

I just happen to be blogging over here...

I'm Talking About Candy

Over here.

Stop by and let me know how you manage all that candy at your house!

Busy, Busy, Busy

But who isn't busy?

As I go through my days, I'm constantly "writing/blogging" in my head. I suppose one of these days I'll carve out some time and those thoughts will make their way to my blog.

In the meantime, I've posted a little cooking with kids tip over at the KCParent.com Mom Blogs. If you're interested...

Mom Fashion

I have a bit of a confession..Somewhere between reading Goodnight Moon (for the 5,293rd time) and The Little House Series, I try to find a bit of time for fashion magazines...Read more at my KCParent Blog.