These are the types of memories that should be remembered, written down, cherished, and filed away in the memory database. They help strengthen the love of a parent, they brighten the days when parenting is really tough, and they are also for reminiscing during later years when your child is too old to enjoy these simple moments.
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Side note- I published this post a few years ago. With the current health emergency situation, I am republishing it to help readers prepare on how to survive through potential emergency disasters. I just got off the phone with my grandpa. He is a very humble and kind man, the type of man everyone just …
Alise, a guest expert, and I explain The Negative Effects of Yelling at Young Children & 5 Steps to Avoid It. I, Anita, love being a mom. It is my favorite role and job I have ever had. I thank God every day for my children. They are so fun, cute, sweet, and unique. We laugh, …
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of P&G. The opinions and text are all mine. My friends are just about to welcome their second baby. The first was quite an adjustment for them (as it usually is for most). They are a little nervous and apprehensive that this second one …
This is the time of year that my family starts divvying out names for gifts that we are going to buy for our siblings, cousins, aunts, and uncles, etc. We draw names for my immediate and extended family. Instead of getting hundreds of gifts each year, we only give a few. By dividing names out, we …
My mother has always been a great example of fiscal responsibility. She would often say, “Anita, control your money, don’t allow it to control you.” It reminds me a lot of the famous quote penned by P.T. Barnum, “Money is a terrible master, but an excellent servant.” My mom taught me by example this principle …
Being a stay-at-home mom is not an easy job (that is an understatement by the way), but it sure is rewarding! Below are just 27 of the many reasons I love being a stay-at-home mom. Quick note- By writing this blog post I’m not trying to personally demean anyone who is not a SAHM. I’m just simply sharing what …
Today’s stay-at-home mom makes extra money by captioning for REV. REV pays employees for typing out captions. For those who wish to work from home, REV is currently taking on new employees. More info can be found in the interview below. Welcome, Q. What inspired you to begin working? A. My husband and I needed the extra money to …
As mothers we have a lot going on. Taking care of our homes, families, cooking, taking care of finances, shopping, and the list seems to go on and on. With my first child, I was able to find extra time to do things, and efficiency didn’t really matter. When I had my second, I did not have that …
Having a baby is both difficult and rewarding: recovering from labor can be extremely difficult; adjusting to a newborn’s schedule seems nearly impossible; and I’m the first to admit that cleaning up from blow outs and constantly trimming microscopic fingernails isn’t the funnest. However, experiencing the joy of a baby sure outweighs the negative aspects. After having my …
Today’s Money-Making SAHM is my friend Chantel Grigg. She is a SAHM and a wonderful graphic designer. She shares tips and tricks to start working from home as a graphic designer in the interview below. Thank you and welcome Chantel! Q. What inspired you to begin working? A. I have always known that I wanted …