Jan
07
Extreme Parent Christmas
The children were nestled after bounding around, And surviving a two hour epic meltdown. The mom she was tired, her coffee was cold. After readying for Christmas she felt 80 Read more
Tag: Christmas
Jan
07
To the Introvert During the Holidays…
I see you sulking back to a corner of the crowded family room, volunteering to do dishes (your most hated chore) just to buy yourself 20 minutes of alone time Read more
Jan
05
Five Sanity-Savers for Parents with an Extreme Child on Holiday
I often write about the real life musings of raising a child with extreme behavior disorders. For other special needs parents like myself, the idea of celebrating the holidays invokes Read more
Dec
18
A Very Tiny (House) Christmas
As can be expected, our little family’s choice to live tiny generates a lot of buzz and tons of questions. Why did you decide to do this? How do you Read more
Dec
06
A Gift Guide for Real Moms: What To Buy The Mom In Your Life (32 Gifts She’ll Actually Like)
Historically, moms are the easiest people to shop for during any time of the year. I once bought my mom a “jewelry tray” (read: tiny metal pan) with a unicorn Read more
Nov
30
The Minimalist Gift Guide: 21 Must-Haves for Tiny Living
Everyone has that friend or relative whose name you pray you won’t draw for the family gift exchange each year. Some people are nearly impossible to shop for! After going Read more
Nov
15
Top 10 Tech-Free Gifts for Kids with ADHD and Other Impulsive Behaviors
Now that the dust has settled from the holidays, I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 media-free gifts for kids with ADHD and other impulsive behaviors that I have Read more