Try Making a Game out of it…
May 23, 2007
The kids are about to be home for the Summer. Are you wondering how you will entertain them or maybe how you will prevent them from fighting? Well, maybe you could have a few games up your sleeve.
I saw this cute article on Parents.com called “Good Behavior Games.” The article is geared towards preschoolers, but I think even elementary children would enjoy some of these simple games– all with a purpose!
Here’s my favorite one: The Same-Time Game. This game teaches that interrupting is rude (like when mom’s on the phone!). You have your children think of things you can do at the same time (i.e. clap while singing) and things you can’t do at the same time (i.e. stand up and sit down). You and your kids can take turns and have everyone come up with a few ideas. If you are lucky, maybe they will get the idea!
There are several other game ideas in the article. Check it out!
What’s Your Personal Shopping Indulgence? (New Poll)
May 22, 2007
It’s time for a new weekly poll and the question is…
What’s your personal shopping indulgence?
- Jewelry
- Purses
- Shoes
- Furnishings
- Chocolate!
Unfortunately, I indulge into each of these categories a little (and chocolate too much!). I guess I go in waves. Last year, I spent all my extra cash on shoes and jewelry and now I’m focused on home furnishings for my new house! But, I love a great purse. The problem is I’m too lazy to switch out purses everyday, so I tend to use the same one most of the time.
I’d love to hear about what other moms indulge in when they have time to shop and money to spend (or maybe you are spending money you don’t have!). Let us know!
Total Mom Makeover (Book Review)
May 20, 2007
As promised earlier this week, here’s a complete review of Total Mom Makeover by Hannah Keeley.
This is a must read for every mom! What a great motivator for moms! I promise that you will feel energized and excited about life after reading this book.
Keeley is a mom and really understands the issues we all face and struggle with. The book is all about living your life. She teaches you through “homework” exercises how to visualize what you want out of life, what type of mom you want to be, what type of wife, etc. and then she shows you how to make it happen.
It’s a super-easy read and is broken down into sections allowing you to complete the “makeover” in just six weeks. She focuses on four key areas:
- Home - This section includes good organization and multi-tasking tips to make cleaning easier and keep your home clutter free. Life is about living, not about cleaning! What mom doesn’t like that?
- Health - Keeley gives great tips on how to stay fit simply by being more active. She’s not about joining an expensive gym and spending two hours a day working out. She teaches you how to become more fit without using up so much precious time. She also gives great nutritional tips
- Family - This is what it’s all about moms! A “made over” mom, actually has time to enjoy her family, play games with her kids and have a healthy, satisfying relationship with her husband.
- Life - You owe it to yourself and your family to live life to its fullest. Don’t let all the “stuff” you have to do get in your way of enjoying and experiencing life! In the book, Keeley really shows you how to accomplish this. Read more
About SharpMom
Hi, I'm Katie. I’ve been successfully working at home and homeschooling my kids for the past 14 years, so I figured it’s time to get out there and start sharing what I’ve learned along the way. I'm glad you're here to join in the fun!
