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Why I Babywear

Before I was a mom, I didn’t really understand stuff. Tons of things are clearer to me now in this state of life. I didn’t really understand God’s love for me until I experienced the love that a mother has for her child. I didn’t really understand why someone would go to the store with a smiley face stickers on their behind. I didn’t really understand why some of my friends could ALWAYS be late. But now I get it. I totally get it.

And now I totally understand why mothers babywear. First off, what is babywearing? Wikipedia says that “Babywearing is the practice of wearing or carrying a baby in a sling or another form of carrier.” Stacy says that “Babywearing is the method by which a mommy gets stuff done without weeping and gnashing of teeth.” [Read more…]

Doing Disney on a Budget

Let’s talk VACATION! I’m of the belief that there are two types of vacations: you either set out to see and do LOTS of things or you set out to do as little as possible for the entire time. For those of you up for the first option, Disney World is a great option for that extra special trip. But before we get started, a warning: Disney is not for the weak of wallet. Disney World is HUGE and it can be expensive. However, it truly is as they claim – a magical place. Today, let’s talk about 6 ways to do Disney on a Budget and I’ll even walk you through a trip my friends at The Magic for Less Travel helped me plan. [Read more…]

Taking Care of Your Family: Estate Planning Basics

Today I want to give you some news that will be really terrible for many of you – you’re going to die. It might even hurt. While I’m not scared of dying so much, I don’t want my family to be in extra pain when I go. That’s what prompts me to write today’s post – no, I’m not dying of some rare disease (that I know of), but I love my family. I want them to grieve (I know that’s a little selfish, but don’t you want your family to miss you when you’re gone?), but I don’t want them to have a difficult time otherwise. What’s the best way to help them? My answers may surprise you.

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DIY Children’s Chore Chart

I don’t normally post on Wednesdays, but I’ve got a guest post over at Keeper of the Home and I didn’t want you guys to miss it!

I made this awesome chore chart for Annie using stuff I had at home already! Well, minus a few things that I picked up…used. Because I’m into used stuff. Used stuff rocks.

This is a very easy project – because at this point in life, I can’t do tough crafty stuff…because I’m working on getting tough stuff off the wall. Boogers are like glue, I tell ya.

So, hop on over to Keeper of the Home for my chore chart tutorial – and then customize it to suit your needs! 🙂

When to DIY and When to Call the Pros

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As most of you know, Stacy and I bought a house last May that needed some work. Cosmetically, things were in pretty good shape (minus the nasty wallpaper – YUCK!) but there were a lot of things we wanted to accomplish before moving in and after. We were also on a pretty tight budget, having just spent the majority of our money on the house itself. That being the case, we tried to do as much of the remodel work as possible ourselves. [Read more…]

I Am Not Supermom – From Mommy Guilt to Mommy Grace

I will never be supermom. I want to be…but I can’t make it there.

Annie wants to play matching cards with me. I’m busy in the kitchen. She gets upset and yells at me. I yell back at her. Great. Now I’ve lowered myself to a 3 year old’s standards.

Mommy Fail.

Annie wants to help me in the kitchen. I tell her no. I’m too busy and I want to get my work done. She leaves and returns sadly to her room.

Mommy Fail.

Andy is crying in the bouncy seat. I’ve had him in there for too long and he wants his Mama. I’m busy folding laundry and so I leave him just a bit longer.

Mommy Fail.

Barry gets home from work and wants some quality time with his wife. I’m tired. I don’t feel like talking. I’m worn to a frazzle and just want a cup of coffee and chocolate. Barry works on his computer.

Mommy/Wifey Fail. [Read more…]

Letters to Your Past

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to write a letter today that you could send back in time to yourself ten years ago? What would you write? If I gave you 300 words to send back in time, what nuggets of wisdom or warning would you send? Before you dismiss this idea as silly, I want you to consider the full implications of going through this exercise. While we know we can’t travel in time (yet?), embracing this concept and drafting your own letter can help you set better goals, build stronger relationships and maybe even change the course of who you become in ten years. So here’s my letter. [Read more…]

Annie and Andy’s 2012 Christmas Gifts

We’ve shared with you guys about how we celebrate at the Myers house with a 3-Gift Christmas. This has really simplified Christmas here – and we really enjoy deciding on the three gifts. 🙂 We put a lot of thought into each one.

Last year I shared Annie’s gifts with you, so I thought I would continue that tradition. This year with our new addition, Andy, we’re having even more fun. 🙂 Even though he’s not 4 months old yet and doesn’t participate much, we didn’t want to leave him out – don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater…or something like that.

I just realized that this is only a tradition that I’ll be able to keep up until Annie can read – after that, the post will come AFTER Christmas. Because I have this feeling she’s going to be a snoop like her Daddy…are you reading this honey? DO NOT SHAKE THOSE BOXES! [Read more…]

Frugal Stocking Stuffers for Mommies

Okay, so maybe this post isn’t my brightest moment in history…because well, most of you are moms out there. And most of you aren’t filling up your own stocking – unless it’s your STOCKINGS and then you’re filling them up each time you eat a piece of cake. HA!

Instead of nixing the idea, I thought I’d write a post about what I’d like to get in my stocking – things I L-O-V-E….and then you can forward this post to your husband with the words “Hint, hint” in the subject line. Sound good?

These things are pretty easy to find – because I’m not one for gallivanting all over the countryside trying to find things to put into a sock. In fact, I’m not one for gallivanting for anything – I’m a hermit.

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Frugal Stocking Stuffers for Young Children

Stockings are my FAVORITE part of gift giving! There is just something about filling a sock (albeit huge) with little random things that I know the recipient enjoys. It’s not a Rolex or a Wii…it’s only a little pair of $1 mittens, but hey – they’re useful and they’re fun to pull out of a sock.

As far back as I can remember, getting a stocking on Christmas from my mom was my favorite gift. She still does this for us (but now it’s usually a brown grocery bag because the things are larger) and I STILL LOVE IT! Now Barry and I give stockings to each other – and I hope it never gets old.

Maybe now I like it so much because gosh, it’s a sock that I don’t have to wash and it’s not black on the bottom from running around in the yard without any shoes on. [Read more…]