Tag: chores
A Back-To-School Routine: Morning, After School, and Weekends
Mornings are usually a little chaotic around our house. I have one child who bounds out of bed, ready to begin the day and...
No More Nagging! 4 Tips to INSPIRE Your Partner to Help...
I will be one of the first to tell you that my husband gets an “A” on his report card for being a partner...
Should I Clean or Not? A Helpful Flowchart
When my husband and I bought our first house many years ago, I looked forward to having visitors. We finally had enough space for...
Why My Three-Year-Old Makes Her Bed: Teaching Life Skills with Chores
A few weeks ago, as I was flipping through a parenting magazine, I stumbled across an article entitled "How To Raise A Can-Do Kid."...
Chore Charts for Children: A DIY Magnet Board
I thought I was doing a good thing by giving my just-turned four-year-old some chores. I’d seen all those lists on Pinterest of jobs...
Why I left my True Love for a Shark
Hoover was dreamy. We first set eyes on each other just two months before our wedding day. He was big, tall, and stronger than...
Why Socks Suck
As a contributor for Iowa City Moms Blog, I've written about some pretty tough topics. This post is no exception. I'm sharing one of...