Mommyhood

Mother’s Day Breakfast In Bed Cheat Sheet

May 5, 2012

One of the most popular Mother’s Day events is serving Mom breakfast in bed. Here are three tips to make your breakfast as unique and special as the woman you are honoring. Have the family present breakfast on a platter or breakfast tray and choose dishes that she will love to use throughout the year. You can make these part of the gift and the pieces will serve as a reminder of her fabulous day. I’ve chosen some fabulous platters, trays, mugs, glasses and plates on Pinterest for inspiration. Serve her favorite breakfast items. This one seems like a...

The Motherhood Side Effect

May 4, 2012

By Towanda

I never considered myself a girly girl. Feminine maybe, but not girly. I wasn’t drawn to pink and purple, ruffles or lace. I didn’t grow up dreaming of my wedding day or babies. And I definitely didn’t get emotional or cry at cute things often. Tears were saved for Lifetime movies or death. And don’t judge me, some of those Lifetime movies are real tearjerkers. Motherhood has changed me in a way I NEVER expected. I now have an emotional side that surfaces A LOT. I hug more, cry more, say “I love you” more. I don’t gag in...

Have Fun With Jelly Beans!

April 8, 2012

By Towanda

Whether you’re looking for some creative ways to celebrate National Jelly Bean Day on April 22nd, wondering what to do with leftover jelly beans from Easter, or you’re like me and will be scouring the ½ off shelves the day after Easter looking for goodies, this post is for you. And YES, National Jelly Bean Day is a REAL holiday, . Here are seven ways to use jelly beans in a creative way. These are great ideas for a spring party theme, a kid’s playdate activity or a way to add unexpected fun to a day. Personally, I can’t...

Spring Fun That Won’t Aggravate Seasonal Allergies

March 26, 2012

By Towanda

Spring Fun That Won’t Aggravate Seasonal Allergies

With Spring officially here, I had planned to write a First Day of Spring post. But then seasonal allergies hit my house… BAD! So instead of writing about the first day of Spring, this post is about allergy-friendly things you can do in the Spring with your kids. Grow orchids indoors. Orchids are typically allergy-friendly plants and they are gorgeous! This is a good way to still have the joy of spring flowers, minus the itchy, watery and swollen eyes. Play in the rain. You may not want to be outside on a beautiful, sunny day, but rainy weather...

Cha Cha-ing and Electric Sliding With Kids

March 15, 2012

By Towanda

Cha Cha-ing and Electric Sliding With Kids

YES, The line dances! Kids love to line dance because it’s fun, they love dancing and the directions are easy to follow. For parents it’s a good way to teach directions and to get little ones moving. Here are some easy steps for planning this as a party theme or as a playdate. First, set the mood with lively music for guests as they arrive. The Kidz Bop and Disney Music channels offer a nice mix of kid-friendly music. I’m also a fan of Motown. Let guests begin at a craft table. I start every kid party with a...

Why I Love Kid’s Bible Time

February 1, 2012

By Towanda

One of our favorite parts of bedtime is reading the bible. Right now me and my little princesses are reading The Princess In Me Storybook Bible. It has 88 stories and each one has a devotion to encourage conversation. My girls love it because they enjoy learning about God and reading stories they haven’t heard before. I love the daily reminder that God’s love and commands are easy enough for a child to understand. Often adults make spirituality complicated. But God doesn’t complicate things. He simply wants us to trust him, love him and follow his commands, no matter...

Priorities & Processes

November 2, 2011

By Towanda

People often ask how I juggle being a working mom with doing fun things, too.While I don’t consider my life a balancing or juggling act, I do explain how I manage my life. I use the Two P’s – priorities and processes. My priorities are a baseline for deciding whether or not I will do something. Then my processes help me manage my to-do list. For instance, spending time with God is a priority for me so I do this first thing in the morning. This means I don’t work out then, because I found myself rushing through my...

Family Fun – Eat Dinner In Another Room

October 27, 2011

By Towanda

That picture up there? That’s dinner on my bedroom floor. And yes, my girls LOVE it! Every once in a while they get the treat of eating somewhere other than our dining table. It is a small change, but to them it is a huge deal. Their absolute favorite is having a “picnic in Mommy & Daddy’s room,” probably because eating in our room is normally forbidden. When our kitchen flooded I took that as a sign that the girls were ready for another of these picnics. Yes, divine intervention at its finest, . Another bright side, it kept...

Our Girly Elmo Birthday Party, Inspired by the Color Pink

August 30, 2011

By Towanda

Our Girly Elmo Birthday Party, Inspired by the Color Pink

My daughter LOVES Elmo, so I knew her 2nd Birthday party had to be about her… and him. The problem was that I didn’t want a blue, yellow and red Elmo party. I wanted pink and lots of it. I also knew it had to be easy to set up and clean up because we had her party at the local pool, which only allowed 15 minutes for set-up. Here’s how I did it. I bought pink and white tablecloths for all of the tables, except the “Birthday Girl” table. That tablecloth was white with pink swirls. On the...

The Wiggles Birthday Party Is Stopping In Charlotte!

June 9, 2011

By Towanda

The Wiggles Birthday Party Is Stopping In Charlotte!

The Wiggles Big Birthday party is coming to Charlotte in July! Even better, I have a discount code AND a giveaway! So, if your kids love The Wiggles like most, now is your chance to see them live. The one and only party in Charlotte is Wednesday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. It’ll be an interactive, fun and educational event that promises to get your kids out of their seats for a great time. You know, in typical Wiggles fashion. If you want to watch a little of The Wiggles before the show, check them out on Sprout or...