Oops and Daisies

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5 Ways to Boost Your Self Confidence

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I’ve always been an introvert, more comfortable with my books and behind a computer than I am making small talk. Growing up, I remember walking to middle school with one of the more popular girls. She chatted a mile a minute, and I’d try to come up with something to say, practice it in my head… but by the time I had what I wanted to say just right, the moment would, of course, be gone. (Affiliate … [Read more...]

How ‘The Read-Aloud Handbook’ Changed The Way We Read to Our Kids

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I’ve always been a big reader. I grew up going to the library and bringing piles of books home with me. On vacations, I’d bring more books than there were days of the week; in the pre-Kindle and tablet days, I was worried I’d run out of things to read! So, when I had kids, I knew books would be a big part of their lives. (Affiliate links included). From the moment they’ve been born, we’ve … [Read more...]

Working at Home with Kids: 3 Reasons I Don’t Clean During Naptime

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By the end of the day, it appears like a toy bomb has gone off. Toy cars are stashed under chairs. Stickers somehow end up on the trash can and fridge, and why are they on the floor? Baskets lay empty, because… well, kids. Despite this mess? I don’t clean up during naptime. Naptime (and now quiet time for my oldest, currently 4) is sacred to me. And not just because, as a work-at-home mom … [Read more...]

Why Self Care Is Important; How to Make Yourself a Priority Even When You’re Busy

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“You need to take care of yourself too.” When I heard those words - when my oldest was just 4 months old - I felt myself rebel against them a bit. My priority is my daughter and taking care of her, I had thought; her needs come before mine. And in many ways - nearly 5 years later - that’s still true. But I’ve come to learn something important: I’m the best mom and wife and sister and … [Read more...]

Why I choose a Word of the Year over New Year Resolutions

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I don’t do resolutions, or at least I haven’t in a few years. But chances are you’ve already seen people on Facebook sharing what their “word of the year” is and why they’ve chosen that word. To me, WOTY is like a resolution, but oh so much better. Everyone has their reasons for this, but for me in particular a “word of the year” has become a touchstone of sorts. It’s looking at the bigger … [Read more...]

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