Parenting perfection is over-rated. Why do we pretend to be right all of the time, or never admit we need help? Are you the perfect “supermom” that does it all and only breaks down behind your bedroom door quietly? I admit this was me and it was exhausting. Striving to be the perfect mom to my kids. Expecting perfection from myself and chastising myself when I ultimately failed. Then one day I snapped. The stress of work, and trying to be the perfect mom was too much. I had worn myself out and life at home was horrible. The kids were on edge all of the time and didn’t want to make…

As much as we want to be supermoms, we can’t do it all. We all need help, but asking kids to help around the house can be difficult. It doesn’t have to be a constant fight when you use this method. Seriously! This method is life-changing! The topic of delegating chores and asking kids to help around the house makes most parents cringe and hold their heads. They start to feel the stress and anxiety over arguments with the kids, and the constant struggle between the kids and themselves. I’m not saying that there won’t be some struggle in this journey but there will be less over time. I can…

Preparing for camping trips can be a lot of work, but you can start preparing for winter storage of your equipment and simplify camping preparations for the next camping season. This simple trick helped our family when we camped in tents and trailers. It made those weekend getaways easier to prepare for after a full work week. When we started camping years ago, we had a small child and a tent. Over the years, our family grew and we still tented for many years through babies and toddlers and older children. It wasn’t until recent years that we finally bought our first trailer. Both my husband and I grew up…

The idea of ladies’ night out might seem impossible. Between family commitments and the constant exhaustion, who has the energy to get dressed up to go out? What if I told you that having a Ladies Night Out is great for your mental health? Making time to connect with friends is one of the best ways to improve our overall health. Studies have even proven that it is more beneficial to your health and well-being than all others. It even ranks higher than quitting smoking, exercise, and healthy eating. The Dutch have a term that they use to describe a lifestyle that focuses on comfort and connection with others. It’s called…

Finding fun in your marriage, when life is busy, can be difficult. However, the kids will grow up and the only two people left will be the two of you. Finding ways to enjoy spending time with each other is the best way to stay connected and have a strong marriage that outlasts the empty nest. I’ve seen marriages struggle because each person has their own separate passions and they do NOTHING together. They come home from work and are in separate areas of the house and on weekends they go their separate ways with other people doing activities they personally enjoy. Marriage for these couples was easier during the…

Are routines bad for you? Some people say they stifle creativity and make you less productive. I disagree. Routines are good for you when they are used with a growth mindset. Recently I saw a statement that routines need to be eliminated to be most productive in life. At first, I was shocked that someone would think that. I couldn’t get this out of my mind. I found myself trying to understand why they would make that statement. The thought wouldn’t leave me alone. I finally figured out why this person made that statement. However, I disagree with their thought process. I’ll explain further but first, let’s define routines. What…