Archives: Savvy Stories
Facing the Tough Moments is Making Me a Better Mom
As parents, I think we all have the child who has the power to bring you to your wits end…
Age Appropriate or Inappropriate?
I caught my 8-year old son staring at me as I changed in front of him. Yup, full naked mom bod in front of my kids. Is it age appropriate?
Why I Can’t Let You Help with the Laundry
A friend offered to fold my laundry and my brain went into alert mode. I quickly said there was none…
Guilt. And other single mother stories. Post 1 of a series.
Something happens when we become mothers. We develop a sixth sense. I’m not talking about “a mother’s intuition”. I’m talking about a mother’s sense of guilt.
#StepmamaStruggles
I have this inferiority complex about my parenting. I feel like I constantly have to prove myself as her parent, because she’s not mine the way she is her mother’s or her father’s.
Shared Hockey Bedroom… On a Budget
I was recently challenged to redo my boys’ shared bedroom, and to incorporate practical (and age appropriate) storage solutions for…
When You Can’t Be Brave Anymore
We were not expecting this to enter our lives any times soon, but unfortunately, it did several months ago. Cancer.
How to Teach Your Kids About Money
We talk about teaching our kids skills such as cooking and laundry in preparation for the “real world”, but what about money management?
Your Best Year Yet: The Ultimate Expert Guide
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Why New Year’s Resolutions Should be a Thing of the Past
As the end of the year rolls around, the concept of New Year’s resolutions begin to float around my mind.