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Have Courage and Be Kind ~ Cinderella
Have courage and be kind. Such wise words from Cinderella’s mother! As moms we are constantly bombarded with a million and one things to do every day, week and year. It almost feels like we are on a long windy road sometimes and we don’t really see an end in sight. And many of the things we are doing every day are for our family. The kids need our attention 24/7 and if we want to keep our marriage healthy – our husbands need some of that attention! I’ve heard that marriages are work – and need to be given attention to. It is so important to spend time each day just talking…
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Musings :: Beware the Stage Mom
“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” ~ Angela Schwindt Last week I was reminded of how important it is to instill confidence in our children. I mean the kind of confidence that allows them to navigate in the world from a place of kindness but also a place from which no one can disrupt their sense of self. Building up my daughter’s self-esteem has been at the forefront of my parenting. “Healthy self-esteem is like a child’s armor against the challenges of the world. Kids who know their strengths and weaknesses and feel good about themselves…
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43 Useful Items to Carry While Traveling
Hi Everyone! Here is a list of items I have compiled after years of traveling mishaps and now always carry in my purse and highly recommend for all traveling moms (those with babies and toddlers will have many more items to add!): Bandaids Antibacterial Ointment – like Polysporin Antibacterial Wipes and/or gel Tissues Small Swiss Army Knife – so useful! Comes with a small blade, scissors, tweezers, nail file, tiny screwdriver, and toothpick (make sure to put into checked baggage on flights!) Tape – you can find a mini roll or regular size that will be very useful! I promise! Nail file – if don’t have a Swiss army knife…
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Disney’s McFarland USA is Truly Inspirational :: A Review & Giveaway
Discover Your Inner Champion New on Disney Blu-ray® Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Digital HD on June 2nd A few months ago I took my eight year old to see McFarland USA and we both absolutely loved it! I appreciate that this is a true story about kids who worked hard to achieve their dreams. And that their coach helped them realize dreams they didn’t even know they had yet. I used this movie and their stories to talk with my daughter about hard work, determination and going after one’s dreams. This true story features high school kids who grew up working in the fields before school and…
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National Bike Month: Keeping Kids Safe
May is National Bike Month, which included National Bike to Work Week (May 11-15). Since 1956, National Bike Month has encouraged riders all over the country to explore the opportunity of bike riding and its many benefits. Now that my kids are getting older, they are both more interested in going out and riding their bikes. I’m not opposed to bike rides, but I tend to be worried about the dangers of cars. There are so many distractions for drivers today: cell phones, GPS screens on the dashboard, loud music. I remember riding my bike up and down the street as fast as I could go, no helmet, and…
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Disneyland’s 60th Diamond Celebration Starts May 22nd
Disneyland Diamond Celebration Begins! Every year we save up to get our Disneyland Season Passes because we love heading over there for an afternoon stroll after school or during holiday breaks. And it wouldn’t be (my) birthday celebration without spending the day there with my crew! It is such a magical place and every time I walk through the gates I immediately turn into my eight year old self. It is so exciting to hear they are celebrating their 60th Anniversary this year and boy, do they have a ton of fun activities planned! Hope you can stop by the park and enjoy the celebrations! Image courtesy of Get Away Today Join…
