Congratulations, Nancy W.! Contact charlie@mississippimom.com to claim your prize! Last year, my sister and her family spent a fun-filled Day Out with Thomas at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera, AL, and this year, Thomas is heading back there again. And, guess what? MississippiMom.com's readers have the chance to win four tickets to the event! Wanna know more? Here's ...
How to Have a Quiet Time in a Loud House – 6 Practical Tips for Moms
What my "quiet time" usually looks like: Kids running around in chaos. What my "quiet time" sometimes sounds like: Kids crying in the midst of kids running around in chaos. Every now and then, I'm the one whining. When I'm not, I try to just push through anyway. Distracted discipline still counts, right? It's one of the most challenging things about being home with ...
Keep it simple, Get it done.
That seems to be my theme these days. With a three-year old and two almost toddling babes, things are getting crazy around here. And some days, just getting everyone loaded in the car counts as success, even when I forget where we were going in the first place. So, I've kind of had to lower my expectations a bit. You know, that pesky pressure you put on yourself to be perfect? I've had to ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Vegan Birthday Baking!
So, I'm in party-planning mode this week. We have a little birthday to celebrate, and it's presenting me with a few unique challenges. First, the birthday boy has completely confused me about the theme. We've gone from Diego to Dinosaur Train and back again, with stops at Thomas the Tank Engine and Easter Egg Hunts along the way. Honestly...why did I ever ask? Right now, he just ...