When I was first making the decision to homeschool, The Whole Assed Honey was not 100% on board. In fact, “not 100%” on board” is probably an understatement. Socialization and time were his main concerns and he laughed it off as something that should not be considered at all. At the time my oldest son was 8 and
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I’m The Reason We Can’t Have Nice Things: How To Not Make Friends
I’m the reason we can’t have nice things. If by nice things you mean like dinner conversation at a reasonable volume and fake ass people in our life, then yeah, I’m the reason. If by nice things you mean not getting thrown out of an establishment or tossed off a team because my opinions are loud and
Read moreI Don’t Watch My Kids Play – The Freedom Kids Need From Helicopter Parents
I might be a lot of things, but a helicopter parent certainly isn’t one of them. I don’t watch my kids. I don’t control my kids and their playtime or run behind them at the playground. I don’t hover. wasn’t that long ago that I recall reading articles about free-range parenting (a term which has thankfully faded into the
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Stop force feeding kids! Getting picky eaters to try foods without being an asshole.
lOh. My. God. I’ve seriously had just about enough of some sanctimonious parents wielding the “my kids eat what I serve them or else they starve or vomit” card. I have been all over the board today over an article I read about a mom who forces her kids to eat whatever she serves, even to the point
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Stunning Decor to Spruce Up Your Home For Spring
Spring is ready to arrive anytime, despite what that silly groundhog has to say about it. There is something very whimsical about ringing in spring with some chic decor. I just adore this Farmhouse and Vintage trend that is taking over! In the spirit of a whimsical spring, I have found the best home decor to spruce up
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Mom Shaming Needs To Stop
The internet is ripe with parents searching for advice and sharing their vast knowledge and opinions openly. That is kind of the beauty of the internet. It is literally the vast expanse of knowledge available to us at our fingertips. And yet here we use it to share Cat mems and parent-shame. Don’t get me wrong, I certainly can
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Staying Calm When Toddlers Ruin Everything
Toddlers are tiny terrorists with an appetite for destruction. Their curiosity and learning take hold of them and their lack of judgment makes for really creative messes. I have experienced this first-hand many times, despite my constant effort to keep a watchful eagle-eye on my kidiots. I like to play this fun game on my Facebook Page – Parents
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Clever Ways To Make Money From Home
Making legitimate money at home, while in your pajamas sipping lattes is something that most everyone dreams of. This is the age of the side hustle where work-at-home, stay-at-home parents are seeking to supplement the family income in a simple, legit, way that doesn’t take a ton of time. I get it. Having extra cash in your pocket to spend
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Game Changing Essential Gifts for The Wine Lover In Your Life
It is no secret that I am a wine-lover and I do love gifts! Certainly, wine is an acquired taste for some. You may not know that I worked at a winery for some time. I was everyone’s favorite person because I gave out samples in the wine section of all the liquor stores. Anyone handing out free wine has
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Helping Kids to Set Goals
I have spent a really hefty amount of time heading into 2018 revising and listing my goals for the year. Both personal and professional. I have set some great goals for myself and my family. I have also realized how important family goal setting can be. Kids need to learn that they’re in control of their own actions and achievements.
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