If Our Apartment Could Talk

Oh the things you might hear!

You would hear talking about things that we are going through....the good and the bad.

You would hear laughter as we play games and enjoy our time together.

You would hear crying about things we just do not understand.

Most of all though, you would hear the love between a Mom and her kids.

I love the scripture in 1 Corinthians 13:13 Where it says the greatest thing we can have is love.

Why?

For all we do not have, our home is filled with love.
For that, this Mom is rich beyond her imagination!
Riches that can never be taken away, that will never turn to rust or fade away.

Always cherish your job as mom, there is nothing better!

Second Hand Lifestyle

When you hear "second hand" what comes to mind?

Cheap
Nasty
Bad
Torn

Great
Fashionable
Worthy
In-style

I used to think of the top 4 things when I thought of shopping second hand.

It is truly a learned skill to be a good second hand shopper. It is a skill I have learned out of necessity.

Being a single mom, a mom who had been a stay at home Mom for 20 years I really did find it difficult to get a job that not only worked with my life, crazy as it had become, but paid enough to make my bills and care for my children.

Enter in my motivation to not just shop second hand but to excel at finding the best deals for all we needed from clothing to household goods.

Living in a small area has its pros and cons when trying to do this. The coon is my options may be limited....and they are. However that did not discourage me.

I began by asking around, looking and researching and visiting many shops within a certain distance from my home. Eventually I began to learn how the stores did business and knew the best time to go and search for my treasures.

My favorite hat.... $0.87 treasure, new with tags!

Searching I have done and treasures I have found! You too can find treasures, they are closer than you think....you just have to look...really hard.

So go forth and conquer wielding great treasures along your way!

What Kind of Mom Are You?

Are you a crunchy Mom?
A whiny Mom?
A helicopter Mom?
A Free Range Mom?
A supportive Mom?
The Best friend Mom?
The organizer Mom?

The list truly could go on and on but you get the idea. Being a Mom comes in so many ways and I truly think we change as the need arises and our children change as they grow.

I would like to think I am a combo at this time in my life. I am a friend of my kids but only secondary to helping them make good decisions in life.

I think I am  a good Mom and my kids do tell others that I am so that makes me feel good.

So how does one be a good Mom?

After being a Mom for more than 23 years I definitely have learned we have to take care of ourselves!

This is NOT selfish, it is a must. We need time to revive and unwind.

How we take a break and unwind can be so different though.

Enjoy a glass of wine.
Take a nice hot bath.
Go have a cup of coffee with a bestie.
Go to the movies...by yourself,

The list is really endless and if you are a new mom I strongly suggest getting a day, at least once a week, to unwind.....make a list of things that RELAX you as well as a list of people who can step in and give you a break.

Remember YOU can be a good Mom, I know you have it in you,