Parenting
It’s My Job To Raise Decent Human Beings
Have you been watching 13 Reasons Why? This show has brought up a lot of regressed thoughts and memories from my high school life and because of that, I had to share this post-run rant with you. Honestly, I debated sharing this video at all because it’s harsher than my vlogs usually are, but I think it’s
Should We Really Be Worried About Kidnapping?
In the 80s, I can remember my parents telling me “don’t get kidnapped!” when we went out to play. That was 80’s parenting; tell your kids not to do something without giving us the how, for example “Smarten up!” How many remember that one? I think, that 80’s parenting style created a lot of independent
My Mom Is My Secret Weapon
Actually, my entire family is my secret weapon. People ask me all the time how I manage to balance work and motherhood, and honestly, I don’t always have this whole “balance” thing perfected. I don’t know that any of us do. I couldn’t do this alone and this vlog is a shoutout to all the
What Happened When Our Kids Had To Get Their Own Groceries?
How many times have your kids complained about the food you buy? How often do they complain about what you prepare for their lunches? Their breakfast? Their dinner? How often does one kid want one thing for dinner but the other ones want something totally different? Well it was happening more and more in our
3 Reasons To Take Your Sons To See Beauty And The Beast
The countdown has been on for a while. Ever since I watched the trailer of Disney’s remake of Beauty and the Beast I’ve been super excited to see it. We went with family and cousins on opening weekend. The kids were just as excited. (OK fine. The adults might have been most excited! ?) My 13-year-old daughter
A Family of Confident And Exceptionally Talented Children: The Next Generation Leahy
With eight children at home and another one on the way, you might not expect the feeling of peace and contentment that hits you the moment you walk through their front door. But it’s there. Six of the eight kids perform in The Next Generation Leahy, a Celtic inspired genre that has wowed audiences across
3 Simple Things You Can Do To Improve Every Relationship In Your Life
This graphic is pretty powerful because it is true and most people can seriously relate to it. Myself included. Since starting my own business as a blogger and vlogger, I am always amazed at the number of messages I receive weekly from people who are miserable in their jobs. The underlying similar message I hear in all
How To Travel With A Kid Who’d Rather Stay Home
My girlfriend messaged me and said, “Michelle, why don’t you use video clips on your Instagram story of your other kids, instead of the one who wants to go home?” I laughed and replied,“Well, that’s my real life!” I have three kids. Two of whom LOVE to travel like their Momma and one who isn’t keen