to the momma whose kid doesn't fit in
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To the Mom, Whose Kid Doesn’t Fit In: Mothering a Square Peg

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To the Mom, Whose Kid Doesn’t Fit In: Mothering a Square Peg I am a square peg. Years ago I would have told you I was a square peg in a world full of round holes.  But, I think the truth is, I am a square peg in a world full of square pegs trying to all cram into a very select few round holes. Actually, I have come to believe that the world is made up of 98% square …

31 favorite children's books
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31 MUST Have Favorite Bedtime Children’s Books!

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Oh but story time… I really do love it.  Maybe that is the only reason behind my need to continue to invite people to live with me?  I love children’s books.  And I do love to read to my little people.  Among my other favorites is to gift these to new mommas… cause, you gotta start somewhere! It was a hard list to narrow, but here it is… My top 25 most beloved children’s books with links to each! (click …

The After Christmas Shuffle: Life Hacks to Make it to Summer with Ease 1
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The After Christmas Shuffle: Life Hacks to Make it to Summer with Ease

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From Christmas to Summer break, the road is long. Christmas is over.  The countdown to summer is on.  Before we get there, we must survive another time change, study another 180 spelling words, master those math facts, and try not to scream at the children before school… we can wait and do it after they get home. It’s all over, alarms must be set – socks must be matched, and lunches must be packed.  Sister, I feel ya. There was …