Daily Schedule for Moms During COVID-19 Quarantine
I know there have been many resources circulated on how to keep kids occupied during the COVID-19 school closures and quarantine season (I shared our own school schedule here.) But moms need structure, too! Today, I'm sharing a sample schedule from my own life that I've been following for the past week. Hope it helps! You can customize your own at this link. 10am wake up, check on children who have already watched 3 hours of tv, eat a handful of pretzels and a chocolate bar from your . . .
How a handfull of cheerios ended India’s modeling career || On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from November 2008.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from November 2008. {at the rehearsal before the show. notice: Cheerios in hand = compliant toddler} India had her first (and last) modeling gig today. It was a runway show for Simple Shoes at a swanky hotel in Laguna Beach. She had one task: walk down the runway, turn around, walk back. Let's just say things did not go as planned, and I don't think we will be asked back. In truth, I really haven't pursued any . . .
How to Manipulate Your Children || On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008. We have one working tv in our house, and it's in the middle of the living room. So when the kids get to watch tv, I have to listen to it. They usually get a half hour after naps, and they usually choose Little Bill or Backyardigans. I was just so not in the mood today. So I reached into my bag of psychological trips and offered Jafta the "forced choice". It's when you give your child the illusion they are choosing something, . . .
Surrendering to Looking Stupid, Part 2 | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008. I wrote about my own surrender to looking stupid a few months ago. Lately, I am realizing that this theory must apply to my children as well. Okay, let me try to circumvent any nasty comments by saying this: I don't think my kids ever look stupid. But . . . sometimes the choices they make are just not my choices. And sometimes their fashion sense just doesn't make any sense. I've mentioned my disdain for character . . .
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KIDS SLAY A SONG FROM 'HAMILTON' | via buzzfeed.com BEYONCÉ'S LEMONADE IS SWEET TEA | awesomelyluvvie.com In case you missed it, Awesomely Luvvie breaks it all down..."Because what Beyoncé did here was break out of whatever artistic chains she had herself in before. She even threw in a country song "Daddy’s Issues." More importantly, she is breaking the wall she’s built between her, THE FLAWLESS BRAND and the people who consume her music. Bey is at her most vulnerable and transparent . . .
