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5 Things that Keep Me Alive in the Winter

By Dianna Kennedy 1 Comment

healthy winter tips

The following post may contain affiliate links. During the bleary winter months, it’s easy to be grumpy and discouraged. The cold weather and lack of sunshine can put a damper on my spirits and make me a killjoy. It’s easy for me to be Mean Mom when we’re cooped up in the house. I’ll share […]

Filed Under: Around the House, Family Life Tagged With: Family Life, iHomeschool Network, motherhood, parenting, surviving winter

10 Ways to Cure a Grumpy Mom

By Dianna Kennedy 28 Comments

ways to cure a grumpy mom

Do you struggle with being a grump? Does your mood switch from sunshine and rainbows to a fire-breathing dragon in the blink of an eye? My kids will give you the truth around here. I am a grumpy mother more often than I care to admit. Today, I’ll share my tips for getting yourself out […]

Filed Under: Family Life Tagged With: blog linkups, family, iHomeschool Network, motherhood, parenting, Small Successes, Top Ten Tuesdays

Staples, Pneumonia and Derby Festival Time: iHN Homeschool Mother’s Journal, 7 Quick Takes Style

By Dianna Kennedy 1 Comment

— 1 — In my life this week …. I’d like a do over, please. The little girls both ended up in the ER this past week. Laura called me Saturday night while I was at work. “Umm. I think I need to bring Rachel to you. She fell and bumped her head, and I […]

Filed Under: Being Catholic, The Homeschooling Life Tagged With: Being Catholic, homeschooling, iHN, motherhood, Rachel

6 Tips for Smoother Mornings with Your Children

By Dianna Kennedy 17 Comments

tips for mornings with children

In my house, we have a running joke that we NEVER schedule play dates or doctor’s visits before noon. It’s just too much of a struggle to get 4 small children up and out the door. Mornings can be stressful for families, no doubt! I’ll share my best tips for making sure things run a […]

Filed Under: Around the House, Family Life Tagged With: children, family, motherhood, parenting, tips for smoother mornings, Works for Me Wednesday

10 Tips For Attending a Blogging Conference With a Baby

By Dianna Kennedy 4 Comments

blogging conference with a baby

A few weeks ago, I attended a small bloggers retreat with some of my closest blogging pals like Angie from Many Little Blessings and Colleen from Raising Lifelong Learners. I was thrilled that my best friend Angie was able to attend and I loved meeting Lauren, from Mama’s Learning Corner. This makes my fifth blogging […]

Filed Under: Around the House, Family Life Tagged With: blogging, blogging conference, children, family, motherhood, parenting, travel

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