I can hear you now. “What the heck is she talking about? 2013 Fruits and Veggies in 2013? Let me explain. First I am NOT talking about trying 2013 different fruits and veggies or 2013 new recipes.  I am not even talking about making my kids eat 2013 fruits and…

On Mondays we review Table Manners at our house during Family Dinner. Although I have taught my kids all of my 20 Table Manner Lessons, we are far from perfect. We still need reminders and reviews. Sometimes we just talk about the manners and other times we play games like 5 Pennies.

On Christmas Adam (the day before Christmas Eve) my daughter found a package and envelope on the doorstep addressed to Tiffany.   I opened it up and it was a beautiful hand made apron.  There was a note that said thank you for all that you do and for sharing your…

I have been hesitant to share my 2013 New Year’s Resolutions with you because I rarely if ever accomplish my year goals.  Like last year, my only goal  I actually completed was reading The Book of Mormon.   I exercised great for 5 months than hit a few hiccups and…

I have this limiting belief that good moms go places with their kids and take them on excursions. Good moms plan fun activities and give their children new experiences. So when I can’t or don’t do this, I have some guilt. I engage in some negative self-talk and think that I am a bad mom.

I debated what to post today.  It’s Monday so that could mean a Mormon Monday post.  But it is the last day of the 2012 which screams Top 12 List or New Year’s Resolution post.  And it is Croft’s birthday so I could write some sweet, sappy post about how…