Category Archives: AllMomDoes

The Average Family Spends $501 Per Child On Back-To-School, and I Think That's Ridiculous
With all the marketing these days, it's easy to get caught up in the impression that everybody is doing crazy amounts of back-to-school shopping. The media blasts ads, stores run sales, and everybody ...
Kristina Slaney Aug 22, 2017

Five Songs to Help You Persevere in the Waiting
Persevere prsvir/ verb: continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success. Facing difficulty with little to no prospect of success. Oh my goodness....
Andrea Stunz Aug 21, 2017

Be Nosy, You May Just Save a Life
Norm and his family moved in across the street. He, his wife and his two small children quickly made friends due to Norm's outgoing personality. Before long, he knew everyone and a sense of camaraderi...
Ann Kirsten Aug 21, 2017

You Can Recycle Old Markers
My house is full of markers that barely color, have lost lids or have seen better days. You too? I just stumbled upon this program that Crayola offers to recycle markers (not just Crayola brand). This...
Rebecca Joy Aug 18, 2017

The Eclipse Eye Safety + Fun Resources
Social media is buzzing with people talking about the eclipse happening Monday, August 21st. We want to give you a reminder of the very important tips and techniques that you need to follow so that yo...
Rebecca Joy Aug 18, 2017

You Can't Escape Mom Guilt, So Learn to Embrace It
I started the summer with a pretty stellar plan. I'd get up at 5:30 every morning, log a few hours of work, and let the kids have some relaxed TV time while practicing their budding independence by co...
Kristina Slaney Aug 17, 2017

Chocolate Wars
There are things in life that were just meant to go together: a warm day and ice cream, movies and popcorn, Sunday mornings and donuts (why do all my examples have to do with food?!). And, then there ...
Ann Kirsten Aug 16, 2017

Ten Back-to-School Essentials That Aren't on the School Supply List
My heart says we are still in the thick of summer but my head knows it's time to get ready for back to school. Besides the supplies you are required to buy (best to get those lists checked off now!), ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Aug 15, 2017

It's Okay To Be "That" Mom
Be who you are, say what you feel. Those who matter won't mind and those who mind don't matter. ~Dr. Seuss I realized early on that our parenting styles went against the cultural grain. We were told (...
Andrea Stunz Aug 09, 2017

Thanks for the Purple Bra
*Disclaimer: This is not an ad for purple bras. Have you ever read a meme or blog telling you to "Be Thankful" and you kind of want to punch the author? Because I have (felt that way, not punched some...
Ann Kirsten Aug 09, 2017




