Lessons to Learn
Preparing for Battle
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009I struggle with anxiety and worry. It’s about my need for control and the vast areas of my life that are simply NOT within my control.
Sadly, worry and anxiety have become a normal part of my life. But it took years of practice – honing my skills – to create the inner monsters that anxiety [...]
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES!
Thursday, September 24th, 2009As you can see on the site, we are experiencing technical difficulties here at Mommies Coffee Break. I am not sure what I did, but it’s a doozy, don’t you think?
I’m working with Lara – who has been sick this week and doesn’t need this extra headache – to fix the glitch and get things [...]
Keeping our Children Safe, part two
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008Safety In Your Neighborhood
<– part one of the safety series
There was a time that a parent felt safe letting their kids play in their own back yard. They could go outside to play without having to worry that they would be bullied by other children, kidnapped, or injured in drive-by shootings. Sadly, that time of [...]
Keeping our Children Safe, part one
Monday, July 28th, 2008Every Mothers nightmare is something awful happening to their precious child…especially if it involves some lunatic nut job. So, I thought it would be a very good idea to share some safety ideas, tips, and resources to help keep our kids safe in this scary world. As best we can anyway…
In part one of this [...]
When Memory Lane Meets the Fast Lane
Saturday, April 19th, 2008Sometimes I feel sorry for my kids. They aren’t growing up in the same world I did. They aren’t living the childhood I enjoyed so much. I wish that for them.
Growing up I had the run of my neighborhood. I walked to and from school and rode my bike as far as I wanted. To [...]
Ten Ways to Slash your Grocery Bill
Thursday, March 6th, 2008With the rising cost of food, everyone is looking for ways to save on their grocery bills without sacrificing nutrition. Here are ten tips on how to save money on your grocery bills.
-Shop for the best priced items only. Create a price book with a list of your best ever prices on the things you [...]
Truth Matters! HOW do we teach them that??
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007OK, so I thought this would be a good discussion topic…especially since I am and have been dealing with it as a Mom!
Telling the Truth v/s Lying to Stay out of Trouble
Let me share a little bit about how I feel about truth/lie. I grew up with a Mother who lied about everything. It cam [...]
