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I always say, if you aren’t yelling at your kids, you’re not spending enough time with them. – Reese Witherspoon

Look, I am not the perfect mom. We all fail sometimes, but parenting is not about being perfect. It’s about doing the best you can and what’s right for you family. These are the best days, and maybe some of the hardest, but the love and laughter, and watching that tiny human blossom, makes it all worthwhile.

Media Day Ideas

Media Day Ideas

Media Day can be a bit tiresome for the kids waiting around for the pro photographer. Lighten it up a bit with these fun selfie props.

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Custom Door Decorations for Traveling Teams

Custom Door Decorations for Traveling Teams

I’m not the team mom. Somehow though, I became the team mom who does the door decorations for travel weekends for our club soccer team.I’ve been doing it for about a year now, and you can see the progression of my creations here,and here. Previously, I was really...

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Punny, Soccer-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards

I always joke that being on a club soccer team is the same as joining the mob. You give the club all your money, all your time, and show up at the drop of the cleat when needed. There’s a boss and you do everything you can to keep him happy. Another similarity is that...

Easy Soccer Locker Decorations

These soccer locker decorations are super easy to make with few materials needed. They adapt really well to any sport, theme or holiday too.

What to Do With Leftover Mum Supplies

What to do with leftover mum supplies? I have an easy and versatile little craft project for you that you are going to love!

The Gifts Teachers Really Want on Teacher’s Appreciation Week

When it comes to Teachers' Appreciation Week, I emphatically agree with my BFF of a thousand years, Molly who said, “I’m not giving teachers lotions and soaps and food crap anymore!”. Molly recently had the opportunity to spend a couple of days in an elementary school...
Downloadable eLearning Signs and Door Hangers

Downloadable eLearning Signs and Door Hangers

Did it take you a minute to get your head around the whole eLearning, virtual school thing? Yep, me too. There's a whole generation of moms out there that now have a new appreciation for their kids' teachers. But it's not just wrangling your kids through the...

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Where I Sell My Stuff

Where I Sell My Stuff

Decluttering is good but it’s even better when you can make a little money. Here are the places I sell my stuff to get you started on clearing out preloved clothes and items.

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How virtual schooling impacts families

How virtual schooling impacts families

It’s no secret that life as a newly minted home school parent is not without challenges. Here’s how parents say it’s affecting them, and a little gift for you to get some “me” time.

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5 ways virtual schooling is impacting families

5 ways virtual schooling is impacting families

Parents working from home while kids are virtual schooling can be a challenge. Ahem, understatement. If you have younger children, your work/school balance is likely very difficult to manage. You’re working ridiculously late at night, your video conferences are a...

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World Cup Soccer Party Ideas

World Cup Soccer Party Ideas

The Women’s World Cup is underway, and what better way to cheer the team on  than hosting a soccer party? If you’re a fan of soccer, or you have daughters or nieces that are counting down the days until the US team matches, here are some great ideas for a World Cup...

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8 fun soccer movies for girls

8 fun soccer movies for girls

Good gosh, it took a long time to get that school year done with, yes? Now that summer officially here and the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France just around the corner, the conditions are perfect to go all in for soccer a go-go. If you have a soccer-crazy daughter like...

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Behind every great Girl Scout, is a great cookie mom

Behind every great Girl Scout, is a great cookie mom

The postman has nothing on a Girl Scout mama. Through wind, rain, sleet, heat, snow, ice, she's voluntarily out there with blankets, umbrellas, sun screen and a smile,  all to help her kid hustle cookies.Her groceries ride in the passenger seat because her trunk is so...

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Teach Kids About Responsible Drinking

Teach Kids About Responsible Drinking

My Facebook messenger exploded last night and continues to burn my battery up this morning with new comments every few seconds. It is a tsunami of messages from my Alpha Gamma Delta sisters –– all compassionately offering love and contributions for one of our own. The...

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