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Parenting / Preschool

Learning the Letters E and F – Preschool at Home

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 17 Comments.

Preschool at home is going strong! In fact, I am super late on this post because we have been so hard at work. I have …

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Parenting / Preschool

Preschool at Home Tips and Tricks

September 13, 2018September 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 12 Comments.

Hey, everyone! We are almost 2 weeks into our preschool at home journey. I hope you are all enjoying the series. My little one is …

Beyond Motherhood, George Eliot, Quotes, Inspirations, Encouragement, Support, Goals, Achievement, Decisions
Mom Life / Parenting

Beyond Motherhood – It’s Never Too Late

September 4, 2018September 3, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 15 Comments.

Hello, Friends! Today, I want to share with you something personal. It is scary, and exciting, and giving me so much hope. I have made …

potty training, humor, advice, help, support, poop, funny
Humor / Parenting / Uncategorized

“Poop-gate” – I Need Your Help!

July 16, 2018July 18, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 17 Comments.

Hello, parents! I am coming to you FOR advice today. Usually, I am the one trying to be helpful to other parents by passing along …

This Momma Cried Support
Mom Life / Parenting

This Momma Cried Today

July 11, 2018July 10, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 13 Comments.

Today was a hard day. Parenting is hard. It can be incredibly fun at times. But other times, its just plain hard. Today was the …

4th of July safety
Parenting

4th of July Safety Tips

July 1, 2018June 28, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 9 Comments.

The 4th of July is right around the corner. Here in the States, Independence Day is a time for outdoor summer fun, family, barbecues, and …

Humor / Parenting

Diaper Bag Essentials for Potty Training

June 28, 2018June 26, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 15 Comments.

As if potty training isn’t scary enough when you are locked away in your own home, sometimes you may ACTUALLY have to leave the house. …

easy snack ideas
Mom Life / Parenting

Easy Snack Ideas for Hungry Kids

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 17 Comments.

Its that time of year again. The kids are out of school for summer break. One things that moms everywhere seem to be re-learning is …

Parenting

How to Host a Successful Playdate

June 22, 2018June 21, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 11 Comments.

A successful playdate is great. First of all, kids love them. They get to play with other kids. Second, it gives the moms a chance …

Mom Truth
Humor / humor / Mom Life / Parenting

Mom Truth – Humorous Things They Don’t Tell You About Motherhood

June 11, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 21 Comments.

  Can you handle the Mom Truth? There are so many things about motherhood that are joyful. As you’ll see on any forum, facebook group, …

Parenting

Becoming Obsolete: Parenting Fear or Goal?

June 8, 2018June 7, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 21 Comments.

It happens to all of us. At some point our children no longer need us to survive. Becoming obsolete as a parent is the ultimate …

Humor / Parenting

Parenting Toddlers: The Hardest Parts

June 5, 2018June 4, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 18 Comments.

I remember thinking as a young person that parenting would be a breeze. I mean, I’d babysat plenty of times, and been around countless small …

The Reality of Potty Training
Humor / Parenting

The Reality of Potty Training

June 3, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 21 Comments.

Potty training sucks. Anyone who tells you different should be headbutted in the nose by a toddler. Okay, that may be a little extreme. Some …

water activities for kids
Parenting

Water Activities for Kids to Beat the Summer Heat

May 30, 2018May 29, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 21 Comments.

Memorial Day tends to be the unofficial kick off to summer. Here in Michigan, we seemed to have skipped spring entirely this year. With temps …

preschool
Parenting

Preschool at Home – Free Printable Checklist

May 22, 2018September 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 28 Comments.

Preschool. It has changed a lot since our generation of moms were children. Now there are so many options. 3-year-old preschool. 4-year-old preschool. Nursery school. …

Saving Money
Money Saving Tips

A Frugal Mom’s Guide to Saving Money on Everything

May 18, 2018May 17, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 29 Comments.

These days it seems that everything costs a small fortune. Generations ago, a large family could live on one small income to survive. Think of …

park, playground, love/hate
Parenting / Uncategorized

My Love/Hate Relationship with the Park

May 4, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 13 Comments.

Spring is finally in the air here in the mid-western United States. That means more fun in the sun. That also means a lot more …

kid's nature hike
Parenting

Kids’ Nature Hike Learning Activity – Free Printable

April 30, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 15 Comments.

I am a huge fan of nature and being outdoors. I think its just generally good for people to get outside. For kids, I feel …

Events and Places / Parenting

The Best Toddler Zoo Tips

April 27, 2018April 25, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 26 Comments.

A trip to the zoo can be a great outing with toddlers. First of all, it gets them out and about, and gives them some …

toddler behavior
Parenting

Toddler Behavior – How to Deal

April 25, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 12 Comments.

Toddler behavior can drive parents insane at times. Sometimes they are complete angels, and others? Well, let’s just say I don’t judge any parent who …

Parenting

The Hardest Part of Parenting

April 23, 2018April 22, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 20 Comments.

Parenting is hard. Anyone who wants to argue that is guaranteed NOT a parent. The interesting thing about parenting is that it can be hard …

ultimate summer bucket list for families
Parenting

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Families

April 18, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 13 Comments.

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Families The Ultimate Summer Bucket list: 50 fun things for the family to do this summer! Summer is my …

teach, children, work, chores, earn, life lessons
Parenting / Uncategorized

Teaching Children to Work for What They Want

April 17, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 22 Comments.

One of my goals as a parent is to give my child everything he could ever need or want. That being said, I certainly don’t …

Parenting

Preventing Bad Behavior in Toddlers

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 19 Comments.

Taking toddlers out and about can be a joy or a total nightmare. It depends on the day really. And the moon. And if their …

Mom Life / Parenting

Avoiding Germs and Preventing Illness

April 12, 2018April 11, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 21 Comments.

We are hopefully at the tail end of a really bad cold and flu season. This year has been intense. I do not consider myself …

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Product Reviews

Favorite Toddler Toys Your Child Will Love

April 10, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 15 Comments.

There are about a billion toys on the market for toddlers. In fact, a billion may be a conservative estimate. Of course your toddler probably …

partners, marriage, parenting
Mom Life / Parenting

The Most Important Ways to Be Partners in Marriage and Parenting

March 29, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 36 Comments.

Relationships are hard. Really hard. They take a lot of work. One way to make them easier, is to be partners in marriage and parenting. …

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Parenting / Product Reviews

10 Must-Have Craft Supplies for Toddlers

March 23, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 14 Comments.

10 Must-Have Craft Supplies for Toddlers A really great way to keep your toddler entertained and have some fun is to do crafts. The internet …

encouraging kids to play together
Parenting

Kids Aren’t Encouraged to Play With Other Kids

March 20, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 51 Comments.

Hey Mommas! I want to talk about something today that I observed over the weekend. My son is an only child and he’s 3. He …

toddler screen time
Parenting / Product Reviews

A Guide to Toddler Screen Time

March 16, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 12 Comments.

I know a lot of moms are against toddler screen time. Personally, I am not. At least not in moderation. I have a super active …

truth, sahm, wahm, parenting, motherhood
Humor / humor / Mom Life / Parenting / Uncategorized

The Truth About Stay-at-Home Moms

March 10, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 27 Comments.

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding being a stay-at-home mom. It’s not all bon-bon’s and soap operas. The reality is that there is a …

Parenting

Creating the Perfect Family – How Many Children Should You Have?

March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 10 Comments.

Everyone wants to have the perfect family. The big debate seems to be what IS the perfect family? Here is the kicker: everyone seems to …

Parenting

7 Things We Need to Teach Our Children

February 28, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 15 Comments.

As parents, we start teaching our children things the moment they are born. Sometimes its a conscious effort, and sometimes not. As they grow, we …

confessions from real moms
humor / Mom Life / Parenting

Confessions from Real Moms Volume 4

February 26, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 12 Comments.

You asked for more, and so here it is! Another edition of Confessions from Real Moms about Kids, Parenting, and Being a Mom! Confession from …

parenting, humor
humor / Mom Life / Parenting

You Know You’re a Parent When…

February 23, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 11 Comments.

How do you know you’re a parent? Like a real parent? Are you doing this parent thing right?  Here are some easy ways to tell …

Lovies for Your Baby
Mom Life / Parenting / Product Reviews

Lovies for Your Baby: What You Need To Know

February 21, 2018June 19, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 15 Comments.

What exactly IS a “lovie” you may ask. I had never heard of them before becoming a mom. “Lovies” is a small, soft piece of …

Parenting

6 Reasons Your Child Isn’t Sleeping Well

February 9, 2018February 5, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 13 Comments.

Sleep. It becomes almost an obsession when you become a mom. I took sleep for granted pretty much my whole life. Once my son was …

Mom Life / Parenting

Productivity Tips for Stay-at-Home and Work-at-Home Moms

February 7, 2018February 5, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 17 Comments.

Sometimes productivity can be a real struggle when you are home with children all day. As a SAHM (stay-at-home mom) and more recently a WAHM …

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Humor / Mom Life / Parenting

Real Mom Confessions About Kids, Parenting, and Being a Mom

February 5, 2018June 16, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 28 Comments.

Being a mom can be difficult, and sometimes you have to improvise just to survive with your sanity intact. One thing most moms have in …

Parenting

The Disadvantage of Having a Tall Toddler

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 11 Comments.

As if having a toddler isn’t hard enough, sometimes we end up with tall toddlers. Children that are way larger than most other children their …

Parenting

How to Wear Out Your High Energy Child

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 13 Comments.

If you have a high energy child like I do, you are always looking for ideas to burn some of that energy out of them. …

Parenting / Uncategorized

The Secret to Surviving the Terrible Twos and Threenager Stage

January 31, 2018February 1, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 19 Comments.

The moment you find out you’re pregnant, you will start receiving all kinds of advice and warnings. Want them or not, everyone has an opinion …

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Events and Places / Parenting / Uncategorized

3 Reasons to Choose Experiences Over Things

January 29, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 12 Comments.

When you have children, your home will rapidly become filled with stuff. Babies require a lot of things. Toddlers accumulate a lot of things. It …

Mom Life / Parenting

10 Things I’ve Learned About Being a Mom

January 28, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 10 Comments.

Being a mom is one of the most fun, and one of the hardest things I have ever done.  There are so many ups and …

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Parenting

How to Decorate Your Toddler’s Room and Make it Fun!

January 27, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 4 Comments.

When it comes time for your baby to move from the baby nursery to a toddler room, it can be a really exciting thing for …

Surviving the hard days of parenting, parenting, support, family, motherhood
Mom Life / Parenting

“Help! I feel like a crappy mom!” – Tips for Surviving the Bad Days in Parenting

January 26, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 2 Comments.

Any mom, young or old, new or veteran, has had days where they feel sub par. There are days where we all feel like nothing …

Parenting

The Baby Proofing You Cant Afford to Skimp On

January 25, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 5 Comments.

Everyone knows that when you are expecting a baby, you need to baby proof your home. What you may not know is that they sell …

Mom Life / Parenting / pregancy

Unsolicited Advice for New Moms and Moms-to-be

January 24, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 15 Comments.

From the time you find out you are expecting on, you will be bombarded with advice on everything. It seems everyone has something to say …

Parenting

5 Tips for Making Bed Time Smoother for Toddler and Parents

January 24, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 6 Comments.

Bed time with toddlers can be quite frustrating. Many times, the minute a toddler hears the phrase “bed time,” they immediately become energized, famished, and …

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Parenting / Uncategorized

Tips for Traveling with Babies and Toddlers

January 23, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 11 Comments.

Traveling is great. However, once you have a baby or toddler in tow, it can be quite a game-changer. Kids come with a lot of …

creating an unbreakable bond with your child
Parenting

Creating an Unbreakable Bond With Your Child

January 23, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 3 Comments.

The bond between a mother and her child is pretty amazing. There is nothing like it. As moms, we knew that baby before anyone else …

Parenting / pregancy

9 Things You Need on Your Baby Registry

January 20, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - Leave a Comment

Creating a baby registry can be overwhelming, especially for a first-time parent. The stores are filled with items from top to bottom. So how much …

9 Things You Don't Need on Your Baby Registry
Parenting / pregancy

9 Things You Don’t Need on Your Baby Registry

January 20, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - Leave a Comment

Setting up a baby registry can be overwhelming, especially for a first-time parent. There is so much stuff in those stores. Could something so tiny …

mom shaming
Mom Life / Parenting / Uncategorized

Mom Shaming – Why it Needs to Stop Now!

January 19, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 9 Comments.

Mom shaming. Every mom deal with this at some point. For whatever reason, we live in a very judgmental society. It seems like everyone has …

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Parenting

Toddler Food Ideas: Get Your Toddler to Have a More Varied Diet

January 18, 2018June 12, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 7 Comments.

Toddlers can be the pickiest eaters on the planet. I am constantly seeing pleas from moms in the various groups I am in asking how …

Moms are Important Too Self-care Motherhood
Mom Life / Parenting

Important Too: Moms, Take Care of Yourselves

January 17, 2018June 11, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 13 Comments.

One thing most moms across the board have in common it that we tend to put everyone else first. We take care of our kids, …

Hospital Bag Must-Haves
birth / hospital / Parenting / pregancy

9 Must-Have Items for Your Hospital Bag… and a Few You Can Live Without

January 15, 2018June 11, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - Leave a Comment

You did it! You got pregnant and survived months of morning sickness, fatigue, restless legs, swollen feet, and all the other glamourous things that come …

Parenting

DIY – Chalkboard Birthday Signs

January 13, 2018June 11, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - Leave a Comment

A popular trend lately has been the chalkboard looking signs. You see these often for birthdays. When my son was turning a year old I …

Parenting

Getting Rid of the Pacifier

January 13, 2018February 1, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - Leave a Comment

My child took to a pacifier from birth. It was glorious because it served as a sort of baby mute button. He calmed very quickly …

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Children's Books / Parenting / Product Reviews

Toddler Board Books We Love

January 12, 2018June 11, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - Leave a Comment

I have been reading to my son since the day he came home from the hospital. My boy is now 3 years old and LOVES …

Parenting Chronic Illness Support Lupus
About Me / Parenting

Parenting with a Chronic Illness…My Lupus Story

January 12, 2018June 11, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - 10 Comments.

Today, I want to address something that is very personal to me. This is something that so many parents struggle with. How do you live …

Potty Training Methods
Parenting

Potty Training Stinks!

January 10, 2018June 11, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - Leave a Comment

Potty training. Every parent does it at some point. It can’t be that bad, right? I mean, my kid will probably be out of diapers by …

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Parenting

Facebook Mommy Groups…The Good, The Bad, and The Crazy

January 8, 2018June 11, 2018 - by Lisa Wingerter - Leave a Comment

Let’s talk about Facebook Mommy Groups! They are everywhere. There are many to choose from. Every mom I know has one, or two, or several …



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