Do you feel like you’re running a three ring circus at home? Kids running around acting like a bunch of clowns? Are you’re being upstaged every time you take them out in public? Run your circus like the circus master you were meant to be!
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Day 12: The Party Hat – How to celebrate simply
You celebrate your child’s birthday every year. By default, you are the party planner. And not just for your kid’s parties, but for your husband, your brother, your mom and dad, and sometimes, your neighbor. Here are some ideas of how to pull that off simply without creating a lot of stress!
Day 11: The Pilgrim hat – How to create a family map
What’s your family map? As you pioneer your way through the unmarked forest full of undiscovered resources and possible set-backs, do you have goals in mind? Where are you headed with your troop?
Day 9: The Cowboy Hat – 6 ways to keep a watchful eye on your herd
You’ve heard the old country song, “Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys.” Guess what – your mama did. A cowboy oversees his herd. He keeps them together, because they belong together.Have you ever thought to teach your herd the priority of family? Better pull up a chair and have a sit down, partner. We’ve got a lot to chaw on today.
Day 8: The Helmet of Salvation – Rocking the chic armor ensemble
One thing that’s never crossed my mind on a shopping adventure: “Girl, you need a helmet. A nice, shiny gold one with rubies and bling all over it. “But do you know what? Above and beyond any of my mall purchases, that is the one item of clothing that is more necessary than all the rest.
Day 7: Fireman’s helmet – Remaining alert to potential fire hazards
The sight that greeted him upon entering the room was a parent’s worst nightmare. Flames shot up from the iguana tank, perched atop our son’s dresser. The dog barked frantically from the bed beside the sleepy 10 year old, who was just rousing himself. The iguana tank just across the room from my son was in flames. Had the dog not alerted us, the night could have ended in tragedy. Here are some informative tips on how to safeguard your home from fire hazards.
Day 6: Kentucky Derby Hat – How to guide her inner fashionista
Termed the “most exciting 2 minutes in sports”, the Kentucky Derby has been held every year since its inception in…
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Day 5: The Taxi Hat – How to make memories in the car
And so it begins. A day of dropping kids off, running errands, picking kids up, attending piano lessons, dashing home, and then back to school for another basketball game (or two).
How can you survive this day after day? Here are a few tips that may never have occurred to you that can help you not only survive, but enjoy the ride!
Day 4: The Referee Hat – How to make sound calls
Are you tired of wearing the referee hat? Calling false start, holding, or encroachment? Here are a handful of the rules that worked for me.
Day 2: The Chef’s Hat – 6 practical tips for feeding your tribe
Hey mom! What’s for dinner?” It’s the eternal question you can’t escape. The family wants to know, EVERY DAY. And so, you put on the chef’s hat. Here are 6 essential tips for surviving and thriving in the kitchen. Because kitchen time is family time!