Bathroom Remodel: Neurotic Parent of Teens Edition
A remodeling project is always fraught, but throw soon-to-fly-the-coop teens into the mix, and I’m even more neurotic than usual. Surprise.
A remodeling project is always fraught, but throw soon-to-fly-the-coop teens into the mix, and I’m even more neurotic than usual. Surprise.
How do you take advantage of the sporadic free time you may have throughout the day?
I like to do less and wouldn’t we all like to enjoy our lives more? But what exactly do the authors mean by minimalist parenting, was a question that I wondered. Do they advocate living like Tibetan monks? Eschewing possessions and leaving our children to play with sticks? Does it mean letting your kids run wild with minimal parental interference? Is it hands off parenting?
Turns out it was none of those things.
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How do you get urine smell out of beloved stuffed animals that live in the cribs of toddlers?
Well, hi, I’m not sure if this fits in the “Advice Smackdown” theme of things, but I have a question, and I definitely KNOW that you have the answer. Just how durable is the Ikea furniture? Obviously you’ve tested it through moving, a child, a…
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I have an emotional block when it comes to decluttering. A project for Goodwill has provided a well-needed motivation Here’s what I’ve learned about myself.
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An experiment with family meetings to see if they work.
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The decision to own a pool is not one to be taken lightly, so I have a few simple questions to help you figure out if it’s right for your family.
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My husband regained his office this last month. He lost his office 5.5 years earlier when it became clear our daughter’s ears were far too dainty to sleep with her baby brother nearby. Any noise the baby made would cause 2 year old Maddie to…
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