Category: Home and Family
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“We ate ice cream… while watching Ed Sullivan…” Our next Real (Experienced) Mom
Last week we heard from Real (Experienced) Mom, Cindy who also happens to be MY mom. And I am so proud and of her honesty in answering my questions… especially when she confessed to reading my journal in junior high! Next up is her mom, my grandmother, Phyllis, and her experiences in rearing my mom,…
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“I read part of my daughter’s journal…” Real (Experienced) Mom tells all!
I think there is a lot of wisdom to be learned from the moms who have mothered before us, yet all too often we do not tap into their stories and experience. To spark conversation through the generations, and learn a few things myself, today I am launching Real (Experienced) Moms on MomsToolbox.com. Each Thursday…
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Butterfly Cupcakes
I am soooooo excited about my latest creation with my daughter. We made these this afternoon for a friend…
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Ready for the next step
I’m making some special cupcakes and have to stop to run an errand. But my kitchen waits… ready for the next step. (I can’t wait to try it out in a bit!!)
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Seeking Real (Experienced) Moms… and your questions for them
I don’t know about you, but I found the transition into motherhood to be a bit more challenging than I had expected it to be and wished I had a mentor mom nearby to help me as I grew into becoming a mom. And still, even as my children grow, I love to hear stories…
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A few frugal tips…
First, let me confess that a few of those who know me, like really know me, might laugh at the idea of me writing a frugal tip… but I do have it in me. I am not frugal most of the time. I am definitely willing to pay for convenience. And just for clarification, so…
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Helping your child get her shoes on the right feet
Struggling with helping your child understand which shoe goes on which foot? I’ve got tool from the Toolbox for you! R’s and L’s won’t help if your child doesn’t know her letters, but kissing smiley faces will. Grab a pen and drew smiley faces on the inside rim of your child’s shoes at the same…
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Christmas gift-passing game
My son’s class played a very clever gift-passing game today during their Christmas party that I thought I should share with you. The kids enjoyed it and the grown-ups enjoyed watching… and a few of us decided that our extended families just might get to play this game very soon. Here’s how it works: The…
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Graham Cracker Mangers
Last year I was looking for something fun for my son’s first grade class to do during their Christmas party. I wanted to stay in budget and along the lines of something Christian Christmas-y not Santa Christmas-y. I loved the idea of gingerbread house decorating, but that was both costly and, although cute, I knew…
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Advent Calendar for Moms and Families
Last night I had a few friends over to make advent calendars for moms and families. It was a wonderful night of visiting, relaxing, eating, enjoying each other’s company and making something to prepare our hearts for Christmas. For the calendars, each day of December leading up to Christmas Day holds a special simple fun…
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Two castle cakes: One Lego, one for princesses…
I just finished making these cakes for our school dinner auction tonight and I just had to share: No toys were stolen from my children for these projects… I promise. Although my son was puzzled when he saw the pieces I borrowed from his stash to make the dots sitting in the sink covered in…
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Transporting birthday goodies
We hosted my son’s last birthday party at a birthday party venue. Knowing that I would have to get to transport gifts home of different shapes and sizes, I carried a large plastic bin to the party for carrying most of the gifts home. In taking it to the party, I filled it with consumables:…
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Lemon Cheesecake Bar Disaster
Aaaargh. I was feeling like such the model mom a few moments ago. (That’s when you need to watch out, I think!!) My daughter and I had just baked a yummy pan of lemon cheesecake bars and slipped them into the oven. Then she settled down for a sweet nap. My wonderful cleaning ladies were…
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My Danish teenage daughter started American high school today…
Emma, our Danish daughter, just left for her first day of American high school. She is not my daughter, and yet, she is. I feel so excited for her, and yet have butterflies in my stomach, as I know she does, too. When I walk my own children (ages 3, 6 and almost 8 years)…
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Blast away Boredom with a Scrapbook Party
Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long. Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in… On with today’s idea… Kids Scrapbook Party Gather some favorite vacation pictures and a few friends and host a scrapbook party to create some memory…