Shara Ray
A Busy Mama Workout
Hey, I get it. I've had three kids and am well into my thirties. I'm settled into my wonderful adult life, and for the most part, content with my physical appearance...although overall less wrinkles...
Mommy in Time Out
I deserve a Time Out. On the stairs. No toys laptop or sewing machine. The charge? Rudeness. Sarcasm. Shortness of Temper. Sassiness. Using my Outside Voice. Overuse of Giant Sighs of Frustration and the Phrase...
DIY Road Map Tee Shirt Tutorial and Printable
Father's Day is just around the corner....
You didn't forget, did you? Of course not! Well, just in case you need another thoughtful gift {maybe one from your kids?}, I have the perfect thing. It's...
10 Ways to Tell if Your Neighborhood is Really a Village
"It takes a village to raise a child."
-African Proverb
It's one of the most well-known quotes in the world. The basic meaning is that child upbringing is a communal effort. Everyone in the extended family,...
2016 Summer Bucket List
I don't know about your Pinterest Feed, but mine has been stocked with summer activities for the Pinterest Perfect Mom lately. You know, designer BBQ parties for whole neighborhoods {just thrown together, of course},...
12 Essential Manners to Teach Your Kids
In case you were wondering what essential manners to teach your children, or to expect from the kiddos in your life...here is my unsolicited opinion.
"Please" and "Thank you" are givens for all. "Yes, ma'am,...
7 New Dad Tips for Scoring Major Brownie Points
Hi there, new dads! I thought I'd give you a little cheat sheet of new dad tips so you can score some major brownie points with your mama-to-be. Even the veteran dads need reminders, right?
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5 Must-Have Gifts for New Moms
Every time I got pregnant (especially in those final weeks), my friends and neighbors would ask me if I needed anything. But after three kids, we had all the baby stuff we could possibly...
Mom Hacks: A New Collection
Parenting isn't easy. Between tantrums, gum in hair, back talk and lost homework, it can be a downright nightmare. Luckily, we are all in the same boat, and willing to help each other out!...
How to Get Your Family Out the Door On Time!
One of the biggest challenges I personally face is tardiness. I am almost always about four to eight minutes late. To everything. Even when we are ready to walk out the door, someone {me} usually...