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Welcome to Simplesahm. The Squidoo Site Dedicated to Making Motherhood Simple..ish
You know the old adage, "Keep it Simple, Stupid". A few years ago I challenged myself to apply it to my wardrobe, hobbies, work-life and even friendships.
Soon after I de-cluttered my home, my mind, my "stuff" in general, I had babies. Two of them. Within fifteen months of each other. "Keep it Simple" soon became, "I will survive".
Thankfully, I did. While I am still knee-deep in sippy cups, pull-ups, band-aids and go-gurt wrappers, I am resolved to find ways to simplify the toughest job on earth.
Enjoy my Squidoo site (and my related blog) to learn ways that you can join me in making motherhood simple "ish" through craft activities, products, organizational tools, parenting tips, and more....
Simple S.A.H.M. - Keepin' It Simple
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byFree Babysitter Information Form
I am in the process of making them "pretty" and posting them onto my site. Here's a babysitter information form that I post on my fridge every time I have a sitter.
(You'll want to make separate copies for each kiddo).
Enjoy...and STAY TUNED, more checklists, charts & fun forms to come!
You need to have Adobe Reader to print this form.
*Feel free to link to this form on your blog or website (just include proper credit, please). =)
Get it Together! Calendars, Checklists & Charts...Oh MY!
Family Organizer 2007 Deluxe Wall Calendar
Amazon Price: (as of 08/21/2008)
Mom Central: The Ultimate Family Organizer
Amazon Price: $17.60 (as of 08/21/2008)
Mom's Plan-It Organizer
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 08/21/2008)
Planet Mom Organizer File
Amazon Price: (as of 08/21/2008)
Mom's Keep-it-Together Organizer
Amazon Price: (as of 08/21/2008)
Staying Sane...While Staying Home
It's the toughest job on earth...stay sane while doing it!
You Can Afford to Stay Home With Your Kids: A Step-By-Step Guide for Converting Your Family from Two Incomes to One (You Can Afford to Stay Home With Your Kids)
Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Stay-at-Home Parent's Survival Guide
Amazon Price: $13.45 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Stay-at-Home Dad Handbook
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 08/21/2008)
If I'm a Stay-At-Home Mom, Why Am I Always in the Car? (Baby Blues 11 Scrapbook)
Amazon Price: $9.31 (as of 08/21/2008)
Momstown Guide to Getting It All, The: A Life Makeover For Stay-At-Home Moms
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 08/21/2008)
Best Sites for Parenting Tips
I am LOVING these sites.
Here are loads of tips to make parenting simple..(ish) from moms and dads who've been there, done that!
Pregnancy & Parenting: For Today's Mom - iVillage
From trying to conceive through your child's teen more...1 point
Simple S.A.H.M.
Making Motherhood Simple...ish. Our mission is to more...1 point
Parent Hacks: Real-world parenting tips from real parents
A collaborative blog of parenting advice, practica more...0 points
-- ClubMom
ClubMom is the National Membership Organization fo more...0 points
Parenting Tips -- familydoctor.org
Information about parenting from the American Acad more...0 points
Talk to Your Kids
Food for Talk (Recipes for Living Series)
Amazon Price: $15.95 (as of 08/21/2008)
Parent Talk: How to Talk to Your Children in Language That Builds Self-Esteem and Encourages Responsibility
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 08/21/2008)
Ten Talks Parents Must Have with Their Children About Sex and Character
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 08/21/2008)
7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You: And How to Talk About Them Anyway
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 08/21/2008)
How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen
Amazon Price: $8.79 (as of 08/21/2008)
More Online Simplicity Sites
Other Simplicity Sites I Love (Not Necessarily About Parenting)
FlyLady.net: Your personal online coach to help you gain control ...
Your free online coach, cheerleader, and fairy-god more...0 points
Get organized at home! - OrganizedHome.Com
Clean house, cut clutter and simplify life at home more...0 points
Real Simple: Life made easier
Magazine about simplifying your life. Includes hom more...0 points
Declutter Resources - Clearing Way For A Better and Brighter Life
Helpful resources to help you get organized and pi more...0 points
Simple Reads - Home Page
Great books to help you simplify your housework, c more...0 points
Quick and Easy Meals for Families on the Go
Top 100 Baby Purees: 100 Quick and Easy Meals for a Healthy and Happy Baby
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 08/21/2008)
Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook)
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 08/21/2008)
Don't Panic - Dinner's in the Freezer: Great-Tasting Meals You Can Make Ahead
Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 08/21/2008)
First Meals (New Expanded Edition)
Amazon Price: $13.60 (as of 08/21/2008)
Quick Fix Meals: 200 Simple, Delicious Recipes to Make Mealtime Easy
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 08/21/2008)
Finding Family Career balance
WorkingMoms.Calm: How Smart Women Balance Family & Career
Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 08/21/2008)
Mothers on the Fast Track: How a New Generation Can Balance Family and Careers
Amazon Price: $19.96 (as of 08/21/2008)
Comfortable Chaos: Forget "Balance" and Make Career and Family Choices That Work for You
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Parent's Guide to Family Friendly Work: Finding the Balance Between Employment and Enjoyment (The Parent's Guide to...)
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 08/21/2008)
Having It All, Having Enough: How to Create a Career / Family Balance That Works for You
Amazon Price: (as of 08/21/2008)
Family Game Night
Spend quality time with your kids with these great toys and games
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Game
Amazon Price: $16.28 (as of 08/21/2008)
Sorry! Family Game Night Edition
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 08/21/2008)
Connect Four
Amazon Price: $10.68 (as of 08/21/2008)
Candy Land - Milton Bradley Board Games
Amazon Price: $10.39 (as of 08/21/2008)
Monopoly
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 08/21/2008)
All-Inclusive, "Simple" Activities for You and Your Kiddos
Spend quality time with your kids through crafting.
Many of these projects are also great for simplified birthday parties and playgroups!
IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit
Amazon Price: $19.08 (as of 08/21/2008)
Creations By You My Calendar -- Create Your Own Calendar
Amazon Price: $18.12 (as of 08/21/2008)
Creations By You PlateWorks Design Your Own Plate
Amazon Price: $12.49 (as of 08/21/2008)
Mosaic Stone Kit by Mega Brands
Amazon Price: $99.99 (as of 08/21/2008)
Alex Musical Jewlry Box Kit with Dancing Ballerina
Amazon Price: $22.00 (as of 08/21/2008)
Why We Love Dads...
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second Edition
Amazon Price: $9.56 (as of 08/21/2008)
Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads
Amazon Price: $11.20 (as of 08/21/2008)
What a Difference a Daddy Makes: The Indelible Imprint a Dad Leaves on His Daughter's Life
Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 08/21/2008)
FatherNeed: Why Father Care Is as Essential as Mother Care for Your Child
Amazon Price: (as of 08/21/2008)
Random Acts of Kindness for Kids
Free Printable "Niceness Log"
We have a new family that just moved into our neighborhood. My four year old daughter loves to climb into the top of her play castle and yell over the fence. "Hey friends.....FRIENDS....WHERE ARE YOU?....I miss you friends!.... It's ME...JENNA - 'amemba' me?"
I am struggling a bit with how to handle it. I want my daughter to be nice...but not annoying. =)
"Honey, let's just call the neighbors and see if we can bring them some cookies, okay?".
".....and I'll color them a picture too", she replied excitedly.
Within moments, she was screaming through the fence again..."FRIENDS....I colored a picture for you"..."come and get it, kay?"
It warms my heart to see her show so much kindness...but we need to work on the screaming part.
I was reminded of a form I created at the beginning of the new year. My goal was to do one nice thing for someone every day for 365 days. While initially I planned to deliver daily batches of cookies to the homeless shelters and visit nursing homes with my kids...I am starting to realize that even the little things (like rubbing my husband's feet or sharing ice-pops over the fence with new neighbors are worthwhile too.
I am challenging my four year old to talk with me everyday about some of the nice things she is doing. Today, we listed...."fed Gus"....and "didn't kick my brother".....it's a start right?
I hope you'll consider using this "Niceness Log" as a teaching tool for your kiddos too and share some of their "good-deeds" with us in the comments section.
A Little "MOM-Spiration"...(part 1)
The Magnificent Creation
A heavenly celebration of God's extraordinary creation
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A Little "MOM-Spiration"...(part 2)
Thank You Mom Poem
Send your Mom a special message and tell her that you love her. You will make her day.
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A Little "MOM-Spiration"...(part 3)
Dear Mom (digital poem)
A poem for my mom that I wrote this morning...
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