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Why I should stay married is something every couple wonders every now and then. Hopefully it's less often than more often. Stay married, your kids will thank you for it. {this article is meant to encourage, not to hurt feelings}

Why I Should Stay Married

PUBLISHED: October 25, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Ok, pull your panties out of their bunch... I'm not saying that the "best" moms are married or even that ALL smart moms ARE married.  I am not Continue Reading

Help with My Teenager Who is Out of control

PUBLISHED: October 24, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

There's your child.  You have NO idea what to do, somehow things are falling apart.  You wish you could go back to when they were Continue Reading

How To Use the Library for Kids

PUBLISHED: October 23, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

What if you could go to the mall and check out any outfit to try on for FREE?What if you could go to a restaurant and get little nibbles of any of the Continue Reading

The internet is a big, scary place that your kids need a hand in navigating. One day I realized I wasn't doing it as well as I wanted to, and that I needed help. I found it. Here's how.

3 Ways to Parental Control Electronics

PUBLISHED: October 22, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

My two sons LOVE technology!  To a fault.  I mean, both -- I think, want to do something with computers in the future.  But, the Continue Reading

Feel Comfortable & Presentable in Your Clothes

PUBLISHED: October 21, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

I spent a lot of time wearing clothes that I thought I should like.  I thought that the colors suited my skin tones, or it was cold so I should Continue Reading

It is so easy get stuck into a rut, where you make choices that hurt your duties as a mom, wife, friend and as a HUMAN with your own needs. Here's a few I've found myself doing. Dumb things moms do. #pullingcurls

Things {Dumb} Moms Do

PUBLISHED: October 20, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

I couldn't write this whole self-righteous "smart" moms series without saying that there are PLENTY of things that I do that are REALLY stupid. Continue Reading

Let It Go

PUBLISHED: October 18, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

All through our job hunt something I've really struggled with is that my son goes to the same high school that my husband left.  While it may not Continue Reading

Finding media your whole family can enjoy can be really difficult. Here are my tips for finding it for your family and all enjoying your time together!

Family TV List and Tips to Finding Good Media

PUBLISHED: October 17, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Mom, I'm bored. Three of the most whined words on the North American Continent. The "cool" mom in me wants to say OK -- let's run around the Continue Reading

How to Stay Positive

PUBLISHED: October 16, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Have you ever read The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?  Did you know that when Dorothy goes to the Emerald City they are all required to wear green Continue Reading

Organizing paperwork at home can be really time consuming and confusing. What to save, what to keep -- where to put it all? Here's the art of the organized paperwork at home.

Organizing Paperwork: The Rainforrest is in my Child’s Backpack

PUBLISHED: October 15, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

In this post: Staying on top of organizing paperwork at home can be a real feat. So many papers flowing in. School, bills, and more. Here's some tips Continue Reading

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