Category Archives: Parenting and Family

Are You an Over-Achieving Mom?

Posted on May 28, 2010 by jamie

I am guilty of being an over-achieving mom. Translation:  I have done too much for my children. Qualifier:  Sometimes. I remember when they were little (four and five), and I would sometimes make a little happy face out of lunch–you … Continue reading →

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More from the (Bulletin) Board Room

Posted on March 20, 2010 by jamie

This is another bulletin board/memo board/pegboard (I think I love pegboard!) organizational idea. Pottery Barn was actually the inspiration, here. (Stephenie-The Cookie Mom asked me about this. Stephenie, hope this effort helps you in some way!) Pottery Barn Teen has … Continue reading →

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French Toast Friday

Posted on February 19, 2010 by jamie

Welcome! Perhaps you are a real cook. If so, good for you. (And I admit to being a wee bit jealous.) Someday, I might be a real cook–if any of my mother’s gift finds its way, finally, into my DNA. … Continue reading →

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Where’s My Soapbox? Shhh…Just Listen (Sometimes)

Posted on February 17, 2010 by jamie

This is something I wrote last year…It is something I struggle with. Don’t all parents? Finding the delicate balance between talking and listening to our children is an art–one that I have yet to master, but I am working on … Continue reading →

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Parents–Guilty of Distracted Driving

Posted on January 29, 2010 by jamie

Good morning, Company Girls and others (I hope!) This post sounds a bit on the grumpy side. Sorry about that! It is something I feel strongly about–missing opportunities with our children. Since my blog is about making a home cozy, … Continue reading →

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