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SCARIEST TIME OF THE YEAR #hellonovember

11/4/2019

Sure, Halloween is over, but the scariest time has JUST begun. November 1-January 1 has proven to be the absolute scariest time for our families. The holiday season is officially here!

Each year, we promised to be done shopping by now, have the kids' toys purged, family photos planned and dinner menus crafted. YET, small things like Youth Soccer League and Kindergarten have taken up more time than anticipated:

Soccer takes more energy for Moms than kids.
Home-school Pre-k to local Kindergarten is a *huuuuuuge* (insert D. Trump voice) transition.
Adding hobbies to the Soccer season can be fatal.
3 year olds may watch planes fly overhead during soccer game.
Shin guards itch, are not easy to find in little kid sizes and get lost every Saturday morning.
Soccer cleats should come in BOGO so Mom can protect her toes.

So, in an effort to get things in order - we will plan to attack all holiday efforts by 12/1.
(Overzealous, yes! Practical, maybe):

Plan holiday family dinners - location, time and menu.
Pick out family card outfits NOW.
Schedule Christmas card pictures, determine recipients and prepare to mail by 12/1.
Purge all toy and learning stations to give away by Week 3 of November, have kids participate.
Decide Christmas decor/lights and tree position, take inventory and set-up on 11/29.
Schedule holiday festivities and purchase tickets in advance.
Do not overbook!

It's easy to plan peace on the first of November when all is quiet, the leaves are falling and the sugar from night is still lingering. My challenge is staying on task when the plan goes haywire - when my project deadline is nearing and the client needs more; when the family picture outfits need to be tweaked; when I remember my Wedding Anniversary is in December and the babysitting plans fall through, and most dramatically, when we've made it through December only to be reminded our Mom's birthday is 1/1.

While it's a scary time, the amazing memories, days of gratitude and lessons we are teaching remind us that we wouldn't be the wives, moms, sisters, daughters without the frantic times of 11/1 to 1/1.

How do you manage when your calendar takes a hit?

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TIPs TO SURVIVE THE CAR LINE #backtoschool

8/27/2019

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Dear Mama,

We're back! Here is one of our favorite blogs from 2015 - highlighting the joys of the car line. We'd love to hear your tips - please comment below!

My daughter started kindergarten this year! It has been an amazing adventure but with every adventure comes new things. This was the first time in my life I was introduced to a car line. My daughter's school is new this year and it is absolutely beautiful. With that being said the first week of school in the car line was an absolute nightmare.

If I had the luxury of being in the car line alone it wouldn't have been as bad but in tow with me I have my three year old son who is in the middle of an amazing tantrum phase. In addition to the tantrums, he knows that if he says he has to go potty , then he can get out of the car.

So let's do the math, tired mom, cranky three year old, and a really really long line of parents who are equally miserable. Here are some of the things that have happened to us so far:

The first day of school I wasn't able to get my daughter until 5 PM, in the Vegas heat, she was hot, cranky, and thought I forgot about her and left her at school.
My three year old decided that he had to poop and that it could not wait! We had to give up our precious spot in line, run into the school, and he used the restroom in the nurses office.
We carpool a friend of the family as well one day we drove up to find him in a wheelchair because he hurt his ankle. (so scary!)
The line was so backed up I was asked if I could fit into a very narrow opening, My confidence was a little to high and I hit a dad in the car line! He was not happy! I didn't damage his truck, just scraped a little paint on his tail light but still how mortifying!!
My daughter came running at me full speed with her school folder in hand and flung all her papers everywhere! I got out to retrieve her papers and smacked my face on my rear view mirror, A+ for grace here!
There have a couple days where my son is so exhausted and over the wait that be the time we get my daughter in the car his screaming is so over the top that no one can think!!
I have made friends with most of the staff in the car line and I bring them cold water from time to time.

I think it is safe to say we've made a spectacle of ourselves and we are pretty well known in the car line! Here are some tips that I can pass along so that you too can survive the car line!

Arrive early! You may have to wait for what feels to be a longer time but I have found getting a spot near the front is priceless!
Bring snacks! And snacks for when those snacks run out.
Bring liquids, but monitor the liquids because too many liquids will cause a needed potty break.
Bring paper, pencils, white boards, crafts, tablets, and anything else you have to try to pass the time!
The car line is a perfect place to pay bills, balance a checkbook, do online shopping, make grocery lists, and catch up with family members!
Above all, else take deep breaths! We will survive the car line!

How do you survive the car line?

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Product Review: Kiss Me Honey lip balm

2/25/2016

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Living in Las Vegas causes dry skin, seasonal allergies and cracked lips. Our goal is to find products that are free of chemicals and not tested on animals.

Kiss Me Honey lip balm offers everything we need as Mamas on the go- it's cruelty-free, eco-friendly and organic. Did I mention it's made locally and can be used as a lip primer? I know, I know – it's unreal:

Paraben free & all-natural ingredients: Organic beeswax, Organic coconut oil, Organic unrefined Shea butter, Vitamin E, Grapefruit seed extract, Organic sweet almond oil, Organic peppermint essential oil (for mint flavored)

Pro: It goes on smooth and offers a soft pout for those early morning drop-offs, rushed trips to the market, dance class outings and youth sports events. Or even better – a sweet smooch for hubby!

Con: Our girls love it!

Tip: Buy them a tube and keep yours hidden.

Thanks for bringing us into the HIVE! Check out the site:

"Over the years, I have tried countless lip balms. I kept buying one after another finding likes and dislikes in each one. Then I decided to research the ingredients in lip balm products. I was surprised to find out that many lip balms are made with harmful chemicals and other ingredients that people should not be putting on their lips! Some of these ingredients do the reverse and dry lips instead of keeping them soft.
So I decided to make my own lip balm which can also be used as a lip primer. I started melting away and found a wonderful organic formulation that was safe for adults and children. Thus Kiss Me Honey evolved!" - Kellie Duran, Founder

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