Before I get started, I need to say something, I LOVE BEING A MOM! Yes, I’m shouting! I just wanted to make sure we were all clear about that. I love my children, they are a blessing from God, and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for them. But… (you knew that was coming, right?!) they [...]
Forget Ghosts & Goblins, I’m Scared of Creepy Crawlies!
Posted by on October 29, 2012 3 Comments
Are you scared of bugs? I'm not really scared of most of them … but I do detest them. Especially when they make their way inside my home. I will chase down a fly all day if I have to. I cannot stand flies! If one should happen to slip past the front door- it's [...]
Dear ADHD … You Suck!!
Posted by on July 3, 2012 9 Comments
This post has been a long time coming. I hear from so many moms of children and teens with ADHD, and the complaints are all the same: It is so difficult to raise a child with ADHD and no one really understands! Well, I understand. When our oldest was in 2nd grade, he was diagnosed [...]
Chase Away the Sun Review & Giveaway!
Posted by on April 30, 2012 9 Comments
I recently had the opportunity to review a super cool item! It's a sun visor that you slip over the headrests of your car's front seats. This blocks the sun that enters through the front windshield, no more sun in your little one's eyes! It's made by Chase Away the Sun, www.chaseawaythesun.com. This is one [...]
Natural Household Cleaner Recipes e-book by Jenny Deramo, Review & Give-Away!
Posted by on October 4, 2011 1 Comment
I have been wanting to switch over to more natural cleaning products for quite some time now. Imagine my surprise when I was contacted by "The Peaceful Housewife", Jenny Deramo, about reviewing her new e-book. The title of the e-book? Natural Household Cleaner Recipes! Woo-Hoo! The Lord does work in mysterious ways! The one thing [...]
So you wanna be a Freelancer?!
Posted by on September 13, 2011 3 Comments
Hello! I thought I would share some of my freelance experiences with you. I know many women, especially moms, would like to know how to get started in the freelance world. I am currently a freelance photographer and have done some freelance writing in the past. First, let me start out by saying I could [...]
I’m gonna tell you a little secret…
Posted by on September 8, 2011 Leave a Comment
I'm a Mystery Shopper! Shhhh! Don't tell anyone! Let's keep it on the down-low. If you are like me, you have probably received spam emails promising you great riches if you become a mystery shopper…don't believe it! And definitely do not reply to unsolicited emails, they are most likely scams. They will tell you they [...]
My first ever DIY project!
Posted by on August 22, 2011 1 Comment
Up until last Friday, I had never touched a staple gun in my life! But our breakfast nook chairs really needed some help. We have had them for about 4 years, and they have been severely abused by our 4 year old! They have (had) clear plastic on them, but that was no match for [...]
Moms Matter Too!
Posted by on August 19, 2011 Leave a Comment
\"Just the Way You Are\" by Bruno Mars I did something I rarely do a couple of days back…I splurged on… get ready for this one… Myself! Yep, that's right, on little ole me! Well, let me correct that, I did not actually purchase the item for myself. It was my anniversary, hubby & I… [...]
Whatever happened to keepin’ it real?!
Posted by on August 18, 2011 Leave a Comment
I thought long and hard about what Mommy Powers first blog post should be and one theme kept running through my head…keepin' it real. Whatever happened to keeping' it real? Maybe it's just me, but folks seem so "fake" nowadays. Perhaps it's just social media in general, everyone trying to keep up with the Joneses. [...]
