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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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How to Meal Plan

PUBLISHED: October 14, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

The anxiety that comes upon me when it is 4 pm and I am clueless as to what's going to feed my family that night.  You know, when you have a meal Continue Reading

Moms are doing tough work all day long. No one expects a professional to work with less than the best, and moms need to make a goal to get good tools. Here are a few of my favorites.

Things {Smart} Moms Do: Have the Right Mom Tools

PUBLISHED: October 13, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

We don't make doctors perform surgery with dull blades and cautery that only works 50% of the time.  In the same way, there are certain tools that Continue Reading

Learn To Be a Nurse

PUBLISHED: October 12, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

No, not TO NURSE, to BE a nurse.  Learn some basic skills.  I actually took a first aid class when I was in college and it was probably one Continue Reading

Taking the time to find a village can sometimes seem to difficult or a waste, but having a village can help you in SO many ways, and the need only increases the older your child gets!

Find A Village

PUBLISHED: October 11, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

Do you have a village?  Hilary Clinton and I don't agree on much, but we do agree on this one. Parenting is SO hard and there are so many ways that Continue Reading

Get it In Writing – Family Electronics Contract

PUBLISHED: October 10, 2015 | By Hilary Erickson

I have a son who greedily rubs his hands at the idea of being a lawyer.  They'll make an argument for anything.  Even something we'd discussed several Continue Reading

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