Dear Moms

Dear Moms, Beware the Ides of March! Lol did I just give you a creepy azz high school literature flashback? Yes? You. Are. Truly. MY people!! No? Well, you are a much better adjusted human being than I. Because, every time I hear that sentence I think (in rapid succession, almost while hyperventilating): Shakespeare, Sophomore World Lit, DID I DO MY HOMEWORK?! 😱👀😲 Then, I snap out of it. Realize I have loooong since graduated high school, and my undergrad years. #WHEW Now that I have exposed yet another layer of my mental instability, let's get down to business! This week ushers in St. Patrick's Day! This is the date celebrating one of the patron saints of Ireland who ministered Christianity to the Emerald Isle in the fifth century, St. Patrick. Here's the download on St. Patrick. First, he wasn't even Irish. It's believed he was Scottish.  Even though the actual birth date and locale aren't certain, he was born around 375AD by way of Roman parents (liv...

Dear Moms, Meals for the TOO Hot and TOO Tired      How have you been? As for myself, I have been very busy. I have also been HOT as ever! Are you dealing with massive heat waves in your neck of the woods? If so, drop us a comment on the temperature and how you have been coping in your neighborhood. I've been doing the summer job hustle; watching little cousins and taking trips to the beach, the park, the zoo.... I'm sure you get the idea! I am also in the middle of the school supply buying frenzy! Each and every time that I enter a Wal-Mart or Target I am exiting with pens, pencils, crayons, markers and the rest! I swear the last class I took was AT LEAST 12 years ago but, I still feel like I am in school! WTF ?! Needless to say, this mama is BEAT!! I have sooooo much to do and soooo very little time to do it in! THIS is what prompted this post... How many times have you been waiting on Mom to cook dinner already and then you realize t...

It's Been TOO Long! Dear Moms, Hey, you gals! ( I say gals since this blog is geared to the mommies- but, if there are some fellas reading... HOWDY!) Anyway, I have been MISSING IN ACTION for quite a while. I have been working on a huge business deal, looking to move into a new rental until the deal is complete, working my eleven jobs, and dealing with the kids! Speaking of the kids, they are all in my bed currently snoring in their own individual ways. #MomLife Meanwhile, I was inspired to write today not only because of my long overdue absence...but because of a new adventure I have embarked upon. I am taking part in a 30 day Bravery Challenge! I am trying to spark some inspiration to become a braver me. I have been suffering from depression and anxiety for years and I have decided to take my life back! I am trying to get myself out of my comfort zone, and into a uncharted waters that may propel me into even greater success! So, the challenge- here's the deets: Every ...

Tasty Treats For Turkey Day! Dear Moms,  We all know that Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you have been a faithful reader of the blog- you ALREADY know ya girl is always good for a recipe or THREE! Lol, luckily I am a hungry girl and I also LOVE to be in the kitchen, and even though the turkey is known to be the star of the show- I want you to get prepared to be "thankful" for these sweet tasty treats for turkey day! I am an avid fan of incorporating booze into food....so the first offering I have for you is: Bourbon Pecan Pie! Yes, BOURBON! lol Now, when you bake boozy; the alcohol cooks out and only leaves the rich flavors from the "booze used." So, no worries gals- grandma won't be tipsy and trying to fight your in-laws! Bourbon Pecan Pie www.pintrest.com Acquired: 11/14/2016 Ingredients: Piecrust (You can ALWAYS buy a pre-made crust too) 2 c. all-purpose flour ⅓ c. light brown sugar ¾ tsp. fine sea salt 1 stick unsalte...

I'm Back! Dear Moms,  Hey Ladies!! Those few of you that DO read my ramblings.... Lol (You guys/gals are the REAL MVPs!!) Any way, I am back to the blog- I have been so consumed with the #BathroomRedo , creating the DIY channel, and adulting (make sure you check out the first two videos on YouTube)...good grief! A padded room and a jacket that makes me hug myself don't sound too bad right about now! (Kidding, kidding, I just need the padded room- I can do cartwheels and jump around until I get sleepy.)  Going crazy is not the HALF of it around here! Back to school is the name of the game these days! Go on, be honest, how many of you were sipping White Zinfandel in a sports bottle, or coffee travel mug as you waited for the bus with them? Lol, do not be ashamed many moms share a "post bus pick up toast" and I am NOT mad at ya! With this change in our households, what is it that YOU feel I should address?  What would you like to see in a j...

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...

Learning Things About HOW to Deal with Your Kids Dear Moms, Do you ever feel like you have been tasked with the job of PARENT- and you aren't equipped?! Or do you have those days where you feel like I just SUCK at this whole mom gig- I could have been a stripper?! (Lol okay, maybe not the whole stripper part- but, hey you've at least thought of another profession you would have much better suited for?) I know I have- and hell, I have lived MONTHS of feeling that way; not just single days! Recently- with the kids being out of the house I have taken the time to do more research into the who, what, and why of myself and my kids. It really began with some weird astrology interest and I went deeper to learning about the intricacies of the zodiac signs... traits, habits, myths vs. truths. Once I had delved into that, I was hungry for more! I wanted to know how my sign (Taurus) related to my children's respective signs and how they clash, and or meld. For the most part my ...

Random Thoughts I Have During the Day as a Mom +ScaryMommyTV   via Instagram Retrieved: May 21, 2016 Dear Moms, Some days are amazing as a mommy. Some days are stressful and some days are downright scary! But, have you ever had any thoughts about your children that are just downright inappropriate? Lol I personally have, and I figured I'd share some of them as they pertain to a particularly "meh," Mom day and the "Mommyisms" I HAVE to say in real life instead!  ***BE ADVISED THERE ARE SOME SWEARS*** 6:30 am: (Alarm goes off) Ugh, ok let's get moving . "Ugh, okay let's get moving." 7:00 am: (waking kids) Omg,why doesn't THIS one feel good today?! "Let me see if you have a fever, if not you're going to school." 7:22 am: Why the hell are they arguing over the damn TOILET?! "Yes, I know there is only one potty- but we have to share, okay?" 7:45 am: Fifteen fucking minutes before we hav...

What's Up? What's Happening? Dear Moms,  Well, school is down to the last two weeks for us... Time to get the bubbles, bats and balls, and water balloons on deck in my house! Well, maybe not the water balloons yet- it's still only an average of like 55 degrees daily right now! LOL Moms in NW Indiana sit at BASEBALL games like this! I just had my 34th birthday two days ago, and I am ready to set this new year of my life on FIRE!This birthday was an eye opener on all the things I had let fall to the wayside in my life. ME! Being a mom can be rewarding, fulfilling, and even fun! But, let's face it: being a mom can also be draining. Financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Sometimes it is easy to lose sight of who WE are, and were as we fill our days with lunch packing, carpools and homework. Look Familiar to you? We as moms have to find out who we are, and who we want to be, because at some point, the kids will be adults and on their own...

HELP, I AM BREATHING TOO MUCH!! A Mom to Mom Rant Dear Moms, I am at my breaking point and allergy season just got started for me!! Here's the thing, earlier this week I was congested beyond my wildest dreams! I felt like my head weighed a solid ton- only it was accompanied by a feeling that my head was made of lumpy, wet cement! I ran to the store and grabbed Zyrtec, and some basic sinus decongestant. The Zyrtec did NADA on day one- but the off brand decongestant was spot ON! Made me a bit drowsy... I was okay with the naps though, I'm a mom. That means I'm CRAZY- not STUPID! lol Now, the middle of the week offered a bit of a reprieve and I was able to be a bit more physically active. My head no longer felt like it was made of newly poured sidewalk! Today, Friday the 13th- WITH a full moon tonight; I can't stop breathing! Okay, wait...lol that came out wrong. I am getting so MUCH air, I can't stand it! My face internally actually FEELS cold, because so muc...

Not Doing Well With My Anxiety: Ravings of The Crazy Lady musingsofananxiousgirl.blogspot.com Retrieved: 04/22/16 Dear Moms,  I have suffered from anxiety for years. I was formally diagnosed in 2006, after the death of my third child, Sydney Cheyenne. I often experience feelings I cannot explain, or control; that can sometime alter the way I cope, and live. Not many people understand the true feelings of anxiety. Well, in all honesty- quite a few people know the struggle of anxiety- but often do not share. Today, I am going to break my silence. I am normally a genuinely upbeat person. I am constantly laughing, smiling, and cracking jokes- on the outside. 75-85% of the time however, inside I feel like I am dying. I feel conflicted, I want to DO things like my counterparts: go to the club, out to dinner, even simple things like bowling or dates. But, my mind and body are engaged in a power struggle: If I can keep my body energized enough to get ready, and go-...