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Monday Giveaway Linky: Had it With the Planet Edition

Heroes, I just lost my temper with the boys. In a big way. I’m sure I’ll regret this tomorrow, but right now I’m still angry. There comes a time for every parent when the endless ignored requests just get to be too much. Boys in this case have not...

Get Teens to Help With Household Chores

Involving teens in the household chores is always a challenge, because after all, nobody feels enthusiastic when it comes to cleaning. The role of parents is to encourage children to be more organized and disciplined and to take part in the cleaning of the house on a...

Monday Giveaway Linky: Getting Revved Up Edition

Good Monday, Heroes! I am feeling quite cheerful tonight, not because I accomplished the goal I set weeks (months!) ago of getting things done around here, but because I made excellent progress on getting SOMEthing done today. It’s always the little things,...

Monday Giveaway Linky: Best-Laid Plans Edition

So, yea. The week just flew by. Again. I really do plan to get into writing here. But then life just overtakes everything and pffft. Week gone. This summer, we are in the process of changing gears in a big way around here, but as with most things in life, the process...

Monday Giveaway Linky: Going to the Beach Edition

I’m writing this post on Sunday night, Heroes, and I’m planning to take the boys to the beach tomorrow. For many of you, this is not a momentous thing. But for a workaholic like me, it’s a big deal. I’m very proud. Full confession: we’re...

Monday Giveaway Linky: A New Week Edition

So here we are at another Monday, Heroes. I didn’t manage to do the writing and publishing I wanted last week. Maybe this week I’ll get there. Shall we all cross our fingers and hope? In the meantime, please enjoy the linky. An InLinkz...