Making Motherhood Simple "ish"

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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 

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Free Babysitter Information Form 

I am a bit of a list-junky. I have grocery lists, meal planning lists, blog-topic lists, "things I must have" lists...and more.

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!

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*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

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Mom Central: The Ultimate Family Organizer

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Mom's Plan-It Organizer

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Planet Mom Organizer File

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Mom's Keep-it-Together Organizer

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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

Amazon Price: $11.24 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

The Stay-at-Home Parent's Survival Guide

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The Stay-at-Home Dad Handbook

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If I'm a Stay-At-Home Mom, Why Am I Always in the Car? (Baby Blues 11 Scrapbook)

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Momstown Guide to Getting It All, The: A Life Makeover For Stay-At-Home Moms

Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Talk to Your Kids 

Food for Talk (Recipes for Living Series)

Amazon Price: $12.44 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Ten Talks Parents Must Have with Their Children About Sex and Character

Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You: And How to Talk About Them Anyway

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen

Amazon Price: $8.61 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Quick and Easy Meals for Families on the Go 

Quick & Easy Meals and Menus: Menus and Recipes for Easy, Everyday Meal Planning

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Top 100 Baby Purees: 100 Quick and Easy Meals for a Healthy and Happy Baby

Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Paula Deen's Quick & Easy Meals 2009 Special Collector's Issue

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Gennaro's Italian Home Cooking: Quick and Easy Meals to Feed Family and Friends

Amazon Price: $25.51 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Quick & Easy Meals in Minutes (Quick and Easy)

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Finding Family Career balance 

WorkingMoms.Calm: How Smart Women Balance Family & Career

Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Mothers on the Fast Track: How a New Generation Can Balance Family and Careers

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Comfortable Chaos: Forget "Balance" and Make Career and Family Choices That Work for You

Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

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: $14.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Sorry! Family Game Night Edition

Amazon Price: $20.93 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Connect Four

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Candy Land - Milton Bradley Board Games

Amazon Price: $10.72 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Monopoly

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All-Inclusive, "Simple" Activities for You and Your Kiddos 

Spend quality time with your kids through crafting.

Each of the products featured here are all-inclusive. Meaning, no extra trips to the store, no scouring the web for ideas and less mess. Everything you need (including directions) will be shipped to your door for a fun afternoon of crafting.

Many of these projects are also great for simplified birthday parties and playgroups!

IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Creations By You My Calendar -- Create Your Own Calendar

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Creations By You PlateWorks Design Your Own Plate

Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Mosaic Stone Kit by Mega Brands

Amazon Price: $54.99 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Alex Musical Jewlry Box Kit with Dancing Ballerina

Amazon Price: $9.28 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Why We Love Dads... 

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know

Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be, Second Edition

Amazon Price: $9.37 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads

Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 07/11/2009) Buy Now

FatherNeed: Why Father Care Is as Essential as Mother Care for Your Child

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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) 

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A Little "MOM-Spiration"...(part 2) 

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Send your Mom a special message and tell her that you love her. You will make her day.

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