It’s been a while since I’ve given real attention and focus to this blog. Life has happened to me, and I know that you totally get that. Like one of my absolute favorite bloggers says, we are all juggling invisible balls. To be honest, this blog is a ball that I’ve willingly not only dropped but kicked…
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When you have kids your focus seems to pinpoint. Things that you never paid much attention to seem insanely important. When it’s an infant you quickly learn that your home is full of danger and needs improvement. Toddlers make the rest of the world seem like a minefield, and every day that your child survives…
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It’s officially spring! For many of us that means noticing the dirty windows as the sun finally emerges! I used to brush off spring cleaning, because I just do things as I notice they need doing. I have noticed however, that some chores really do need to be done in the spring. This is especially…
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Making school lunches is honestly a pain in the you-know-what. After they get home and homework is done, then it’s time to make dinner. Then you clean up from dinner, and have to make lunches. Those lunches have to be healthy, filling and yummy enough for the pickiest of eaters. Bleh. About two months into…
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You aren’t alone if mornings are hard for your family. We started every single day with stress, chaos, and at least one of us yelling “WHERE ARE MY SHOES?!”. When the kids are late to school, everyone starts the day stressed, and you’re probably late for work as well. Breathe easy knowing you aren’t the only…
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Okay, so it’s not YOUR litter box… You aren’t going to the bathroom there and flinging little bits of litter nearby (we hope). As much as you love your cat or cats…the litter box is one of the biggest complaints that come along with the territory. There’s actually quite a bit that goes into making…
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I listed the internet as the number one tool that every Mom should use. I didn’t mean that you should be chilling out on random websites or Facebook all day…but if you do remember to bookmark The Decent Mom. You need websites written by like-minded, smart and funny women! These ladies know the tricks and tips…
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This was a busy week for my family. Field trips, after school activities, doctor and dentist appointments…you get the idea. Busy. Luckily I have some quick, easy, and cheap meals to share with you! Family dinner in a rush can still be yummy. These are kid pleasers and you’ll love having them in your arsenal. Quesadillas I…
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Don’t get it twisted…I don’t love cleaning the house either. There are a million other things I’d rather do, but it has to get done. My family deserves a clean and organized home and I am proud to give it to them. I’ve discovered a few easy ways to actually enjoy cleaning the house. Let’s…
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This week is busy! We have a field trip to the rodeo, a holiday and an early release from school…plus dentist visits for the kids, cub scouts, flight club and Mississippi Man’s doctor visit. That makes the meal plan this week a MUST…but I’m not going to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. …
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