Here’s where I ramble about the important and the mundane of every day life. This week let’s chat heat waves, grounding, fast food, and what’s eating my basil. Hello, Hi, How are you? We are sweating to the oldies around here…. not because of any particular exercise routine, just that it’s hot and I like... The post Weekly Ramble 9/7/24 appeared first on Life as Mom ..read more

Help your kids become more creative and entertain themselves when you keep a box of kids craft supplies on hand. You’ll be amazed at how much fun they have on their own! This makes a great Christmas or birthday gift for kids of all ages. Just adjust the supplies to suit the age and interests... The post Kids Craft Supplies to Keep on Hand appeared first on Life as Mom ..read more

After schooling six kids at home and sending five off to college (so far) I’ve learned a few things about what products are truly useful and what are nonsense. Here are the back to school supplies that we’ve found to be the most useful in the day-to-day lives of high school and college students. The... The post Back to School Must Haves for High School & College appeared first on Life as Mom ..read more

This week’s ramble will be short and sweet. I’m going on two weeks of afternoon headaches and I still haven’t done my Rest Day Prep. It’s hot. I’m tired. I wish I were more entertaining. But, this is real life, is it not? Here are the highlights of my week: My baby is 16. I’m... The post Weekly Ramble 8/31/24 appeared first on Life as Mom ..read more

I’ve been percolating a thought recently that seems worthy of this space where we look to make Mom life stuff easier.  It’s a thought that’s been helpful as I navigate relationships and contemplate my missteps in said relationships. So, consider this and tell me what you think in the comments. Anywhere on your body at... The post Everyday Ouchies appeared first on Life as Mom ..read more

Let’s chat about Pumpkin Spice, tea parties, cheap dates, and back to school in this week’s Weekly Ramble. I love fall and winter, but I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to summer. Apparently, the grocery store has different ideas. I saw this display a couple weeks ago. Pumpkin Spice is still going strong after... The post Weekly Ramble 8/24/24 appeared first on Life as Mom ..read more

It can be hard to get into the groove of doing something you know you need to do, especially when you’re not in the mood. How do you get yourself motivated? Habit stacking at home can help! The list can vary from day to day, but for me, the things that need doing can include:... The post Habit Stacking: Do What You Want & Do What Needs Doing appeared first on Life as Mom ..read more

Don’t let the title fool you! Edith Schaeffer’s The Hidden Art of Homemaking is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to add beauty to his or her life. Here are some important take-aways. There are homemaking books about “making a home” and there are homemaking books about cleaning and organizing. This is the former. I’ve... The post Review of The Hidden Art of Homemaking appeared first on Life as Mom ..read more

Whew. That week flew by – it wasn’t the most fun, to be honest. I think I’ve been riding on the euphoria of summer and getting resettled into another year in this house. Now, this week we’ve not only got the roller coaster emotions of going back to school and a renewed need to earn... The post Weekly Ramble 8/17/24 appeared first on Life as Mom ..read more

Sunday Dinner is an old tradition that our family is bringing back. Here are the steps I take each week to prepare a special Sunday Dinner for my family as well as 20 Sunday Dinner recipes that are sure to become favorites at your table. Often times the old ways are the best ways. I... The post How We Do Sunday Dinner (& 20 Sunday Dinner Recipes) appeared first on Life as Mom ..read more