Category: Real (Experienced) Moms
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A super-fun trip down memory lane for our next Real (Experienced) Mom (and for us, too!)
This week, one of my friend’s moms shares her stories about rearing her two children. It sounds as though their lives together have been filled with great adventures and lots of love. And I love how Bonnie continues the adventures with her grandchildren… read on and take notes for some super fun ideas! Real (Experienced)…
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“Take time with your husband…” Our next Real (Experienced) Mom shares
I don’t know about you, but I am really enjoying the Real (Experienced) Moms series Thursdays right here on MomsToolbox. Although I have known all the moms quite well (so far) I have still gained new perspective from what they have shared. This week, my mother-in-law, for whom I am quite thankful, shares a few…
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“We ate ice cream… while watching Ed Sullivan…” Our next Real (Experienced) Mom
Last week we heard from Real (Experienced) Mom, Cindy who also happens to be MY mom. And I am so proud and of her honesty in answering my questions… especially when she confessed to reading my journal in junior high! Next up is her mom, my grandmother, Phyllis, and her experiences in rearing my mom,…
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“I read part of my daughter’s journal…” Real (Experienced) Mom tells all!
I think there is a lot of wisdom to be learned from the moms who have mothered before us, yet all too often we do not tap into their stories and experience. To spark conversation through the generations, and learn a few things myself, today I am launching Real (Experienced) Moms on MomsToolbox.com. Each Thursday…
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Seeking Real (Experienced) Moms… and your questions for them
I don’t know about you, but I found the transition into motherhood to be a bit more challenging than I had expected it to be and wished I had a mentor mom nearby to help me as I grew into becoming a mom. And still, even as my children grow, I love to hear stories…
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Wisdom of mentor moms shared!
This morning I, and many other moms at the church I attend, was blessed by the wisdom of some more experienced mentor moms. These women have served our Mom to Mom Bible study in so many ways and this morning they opened their hearts to us and shared some of their Christian parenting insight. Now…
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The New First Three Years of Life
http://www.amazon.com/New-First-Three-Years-Life/dp/0684804190 This is my absolute favorite parenting young children book out there. An educator at The Children’s Museum of Houston recommended it to me and I read it while pregnant with my first child. Then I kept it closeby while navigating first-time motherhood, re-reading pages many times through the first two and a half years. And…
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Baby Bargains book
http://www.windsorpeak.com/babybargains/default.html Gearing up for baby number one (and others) can be an expensive, overwhelming process. I relied heavily on reviews in Baby Bargainsby Denise and Alan Fields to select a car seat, stroller, crib, diaper genie, sippy cup… heck, almost my entire baby registry was pulled from the pages of this book! And when baby…
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Preschool Express
http://www.preschoolexpress.com/ Not feeling all too creative, but still want creative, educational and fun things to do with your preschooler? Jean Warren’s Preschool Express is the answer. This site is chock-full of excellent ideas for preschoolers and their parents (and teachers) arranged in an easy-to navigate format. Looking for something simple yet relevant to do every day?…