Get caught up Shanda Smith July 21, 2015 A Life Worth Living, Family, Parenting Having children has definitely taught me one very important lesson: My house will never be tidy again. I clean, disinfect, scrub toilets, and keep the refrigerator and floors as un-sticky as possible. But, the...
Homeschool – At home but not alone Shanda Smith March 26, 2015 Family, Homeschool, Homeschool, Parenting Do you homeschool? Have you considered Homeschooling? Did you answer yes to either of those questions? Then a 3rd question is in order. Have you been to a homeschooling conference? If you hav...
4.5Stars! Teach Them Diligently Homeschool conference Nashville Comprehensive Review Shanda Smith March 26, 2015 Family, Homeschool, Homeschool, Product Reviews 1 Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Conference held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel Nashville 2015 Event and Venue Review Review Criteria: Safe, Clean, Convenient, Value, Orderly, Overall, Repeat purchase...
Parenting the Sensitive child Shanda Smith March 16, 2014 Parenting This braid represents so much more than just a throw back to the nineties. It has been almost 5 years in the making. For the first time in her life she has allowed me to braid her hair. Because, ...
To the lovely couple who sat in front of us tonight at church Shanda Smith March 12, 2014 Family, Parenting Tonight was the first night my daughter attended church service in a huge arena. I thank you for your patience. I know it is never easy to concentrate when a small person is acting like a small pe...
My child just ate toothpaste… Shanda Smith February 7, 2014 Parenting, Product Reviews You know those moments that make you feel like a terrible person, a terrible parent, and not worthy of being tasked with raising children. That happened to me - last night. Swag likes to brush his ...
The cereal debacle…. Shanda Smith January 8, 2014 Cleaning, Parenting Swag is one. I know this age comes with its fair share of shenanigans. I should write a book on his many improptu adventures. But this past week he took it to a whole new level. I should have taken a picture...
Burning the midnight oils… Shanda Smith January 8, 2014 Parenting So what does it mean to be a mommy… It means time is relative. You can rock a baby for hours and it will seem like minutes. You can sit up for nights on end and it doesn’t matter anymore. Time begins ...
The pros and cons of being a WAHM (Work-at-home-Mom) Shanda Smith January 8, 2014 Parenting If you are considering being a Work-At-Home-Mom, here are a few pros and cons to consider before making the move. If you are already a WAHM, this is just a brief reminder of why we do what we do. BE...
The quiet moments Shanda Smith October 8, 2013 Parenting This morning is just that – a quiet moment. Husband has left for work and both babies are asleep. Even the house itself seems particularly quiet. No dishwasher, washing machine, or tv’s. It’s so very p...
