Dear Moms

Finding My Inner Strength via: www.pintrest.com Retrieved: July 22, 2016 Dear Moms, Have you ever sat and thought about the things that you have been able to achieve? The goals you have met, the things you thought you would NEVER be able to do- but did?! They have recorded instances in which moms obtain almost superhuman strength when their children are in danger- like trapped under a piano, or a car or some junk. I mean, I personally never thought I would be able to survive a HUMAN BEING coming out of my va-jay-jay; but oddly enough I DID IT! TWICE! Lol I also NEVER believed that I would be able to successfully make it through a Cesarean Section...but I did that too- THREE TIMES to be exact! But, that's neither here nor there... I am thinking more along the lines of actual practices that you initially thought could not be done by you and then, lo and behold YOU DID IT?! Isn't it the BEST feeling in the world? Don't you just SWELL with pride? Don't you feel...

DE-Clutter for (and DURING) the Summer! Dear Moms,  So, I may or may not have already conveyed that I have developed OCD in the years I have been a mommy...lol but, it has turned out to be something that's been more favorable in my life than not. I say that to say this: when school lets out, I begin to get into Organization Mode. That means, I remove all the winter clothes and pack and label them to be put away, and I rotate out the summer clothes. I also start purchasing school uniforms, backpacks, etc in JULY- that way, by the time school gets started again, I have missed the rush, and I am already done. We buy the last minute items, and the things the kids WANT- versus what they NEED. In the same vein, I take the summer vacation to get the house, the activities, etc all organized as well. I have the types of children that if they are not given stimulation throughout the day, they will self destruct and go off the rails! I have a very stringent schedule for their down...

Surprising Uses For Vinegar Dear Moms, Vinegar isn’t just for salad dressing anymore, folks! In fact, vinegar has many uses outside the kitchen. It’s actually a fantastic, money-saving cleaning product! So, if you have a bottle or jug of vinegar at home, you’re all set to clean and shine up your house. From disinfecting rooms to removing ink and carpet stains, vinegar is wildly versatile. Here are 5 surprising ways to use vinegar… 5. Clean your electronics- Vinegar has a well-known ability to disinfect. You can actually clean your computer, printer, fax machine and other office equipment with plain vinegar and water. First, unplug all the machines you wish to clean. Next, mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a bucket or spray bottle. Wet a cloth in the solution and wring it out well. You don’t want water to leak inside your keyboard or computer because that could cause damage. Wipe all surfaces to get them shining. Use Q-tips for those small or hard-to-reach areas, s...