Coffee Corner — tired moms

I want to take a minute and talk about us as moms feeling like failures. We all have been there and have thought that, but now more than ever, we are all questioning how we are raising our kids, while working from home, home schooling, and keeping up with the house and just everyday life things. The thing is, right now we are just surviving, and that is OK. There is no need to feel like you need to do any more than that. That is enough. I have said before, that while I lay with my girls to go...

We are in full Valentine's Day crafting mode over here in our house We have been working on kid approved crafts, decor ideas, and gifts for classmates. This one is a great idea that can check each one of these categories off your list. Whole wheat cinnamon salt dough ornaments. The wholewheat and cinnamon adds a bit of a rustic look, that I think adds a special touch. Now I know, you are probably wondering how this one craft can check every item off the list.  Well here a few ideas that you can use these for:   The craft...

Elf on the shelf ideas   Obviously after your elf does his or her 10-14 day isolation, you will have to come up with some new ideas of what to do. Last year was the first year my family did this tradition thanks to a gift from my sister, we were forced into it. I actually do not mind doing this, and my girls loved seeing where Sparkle Heart was every morning. But I can also appreciate how hard it is to come up with new ideas, and not repeating ideas as the years go on.   That is why...

My husband works out of town… a lot.  He works very hard, and I try to always make sure he knows how much we appreciate it, as I’m sure being away from home more than you are home has got to be tough. He misses more than he experiences with us.   While he is gone, I work 3 jobs, and take care of both my children with no childcare and of course during these times, not much help. I have been very fortunate to have a husband who supports my dreams and goals, and has been by my side...