Long gone are the days of trolling the mall for job applications, filling them out in the food court, and then awaiting a call by the phone in your kitchen. But even though most applications are sent online, the first interview in person is still just as important. When your child goes in for a…
Finding the right bras for ourselves can sometimes be tough. Finding the right bras for teenagers can be downright challenging. Getting a bra that’s the right fit, with good coverage, and one that mom and daughter agree on isn’t always easy. I think it’s safe to assume that strapping on a bra every morning isn’t…
Back in the day, before Audible or even the compact disc, we listened to our audiobooks on things called cassettes. These Books on Tape came in a thick, plastic folder that opened up to pages of cassette tapes nestled in cassette-shaped beds or a shoebox-like container with a cardboard sleeve. If you were sitting shotgun,…
Starting the day off with a complete and balanced meal sets the tone for the rest of the day. But coming up with a variety of nutritious breakfast ideas that are also delicious, healthy, and easy can be difficult. So make sure your kiddo gets off on the right foot with the ideas in this…
Parenting is not a sprint. It’s not a marathon either. It’s hard and unappreciated work that can be brutal… it’s also the most beautiful experience of your life. Here are 17 tips to make it easier.
This was originally posted on the wise and wonderful website, Her View From Home, which is filled with endless and beautiful articles on motherhood. The other day my 18-year-old daughter asked me if I wanted to see a movie. I was mid-house-and-bathroom-cleaning, and this took me by surprise. Partly because I can’t remember the last…
So, it’s mid-January and we’re just over halfway through the month. Or, if you’re like me and participating in Dry January, it’s day 79 and we still have just over (checks watch) infinity days to go. If you’re new to this thing… this no alcohol for the first month of the year thing, January can…
This question, what do babies do faster than college students, might be the clue in your crossword puzzle or a riddle your kid came home from school asking, but it’s also an interesting topic for discussion. So, what do babies do faster than college students? If you’re looking for crossword answers, the word you’re looking…
This article was originally published on Your View From Home. How to make the empty nest years the best years. As we’re ushering our daughters into the pseudo-adulthood of college, anticipating our soon-to-be empty nest, I’m a bubbling cauldron of emotions. Our older daughter is in her third year of college and our youngest, her…
It can be difficult for a parent when your teenager doesn’t want to talk to you. Gone are the days when your toddler curled up in your lap, your little kid begged you to play, or your tween happily joined you on a trip to Target. If your once-close relationship has begun feeling like a…
