Got the tree trimmed? Stockings hung? Wreath on the front door? Wait, no? Not yet? Well, if you haven’t decorated for Christmas yet, perhaps one of the following applies: 1. You don’t do Christmas. 2. You hate Pinterest. 3. You’re...
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Believe me, it’s possible to raise respectful and thankful tweens
Does your middle schooler say PLEASE and THANK YOU? Are these manners important to you? Here are tips to teach your kid how to show respect and practice gratitude - daily.
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How to rock daylight saving time this fall
First off, I’m having a super hard time dropping the “S” from this twice-annual event. It’s been “daylight savings time” my whole life. Kinda like how “February” doesn’t actually have an “R,” whereas, “Washington” does. Not kidding on that one...
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Why you need PEANUT BUTTER TUESDAY in your life
Stick with me here. Peanut butter is a loaded phrase these days. Some of my best friends are managing peanut allergies and it is NO JOKE. So think of PEANUT BUTTER as a proxy for YOUR KID’S FAVORITE (healthy-ish) FOOD....
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How to teach your kid to share
I’m a recovering share-addict. My apologies to all the kids I’ve nagged to death til they shared with my boys. Like the kid across the street with the most awesome toys ever. This post includes affiliate links for your convenience....
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Here’s why you might need to pay the TUTOR TAX this year
Are you hiring a tutor (because: remote learning)? Definitely consult a tax expert. Unless you wanna pay under the table and call it a day.
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How to entertain your kiddos when you’re under quarantine
I GOT THE J&J VACCINE!! Which means I can crawl out of the hermit hole I’ve been hiding in for the past 12 months. It’s not really that easy. Getting the vaccine doesn’t suddenly make the virus disappear. It doesn’t...
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How I persevered over the mean girls
That day in 8th grade is forever etched in my memory. Here are 5 lessons from dealing with mean girls. I'm stronger than I look. You are, too.
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How to throw your daughter a PERIOD PARTY!
I remember the day distinctly. I was 12. It was Thanksgiving. My cousin was in town. I told no one. Fast forward 3 months later when it happened to my cousin. She got a dozen roses and dinner out on...
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It’s a mad, mad world. Don’t let them win.
Be brave, y’all, because the world is a little off-kilter right now. Cherish the mundane moments with your children when life feels chaotic. The kids cannot begin to understand the turmoil and pain gripping our hearts these days.
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How to deal when your kiddo wets the bed at midnight
Ah, the blessed childhood tradition of wetting the bed. Is it driving you to drink, too? Now, I do have friends whose kids at the uncanny age of 2 decided one night that they were just done with diapers. Those...
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46 ways to celebrate the BIDEN HARRIS election
We can all use a little something to celebrate these days, amiright? How ’bout BIDEN HARRIS DAY?! The boys made me mark the occasion, otherwise known as Inauguration Day, on our new 2021 calendar. And they have been counting down...
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2020: the year I tried to blog through a global pandemic
Your 2020 favorite posts from MothersRest.com. There's lots about food and COVID - go figure! Plus, one that's been translated into FOUR languages - say what?!
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Buy an Usborne book and WIN A FREEBIE!
Hey mommas, as a blogger, I sometimes get FREE STUFF in the mail. And now it’s time for me to share! Do you have little readers – or BIG readers – at your house? The best part of my day...
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The things I’m telling my boys about Trump
The thing about elementary school kids is that they can read. This is equal parts awesome and sucky. Because, even if you’re anti-screen time like me and don’t get an old school newspaper at home, you can’t completely keep your...
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