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The Finicky Allergy Mom

Posted on December 3, 2013 by rashelcornish

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It was no one’s fault, really. My cousin didn’t know Cam had a severe peanut allergy, otherwise she wouldn’t have made puppy chow to bring and share at our family gathering.  And my grandma, like me, didn’t realize that there … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Parenting 101 Tagged parenting, peanut allergy

The Reflection

Posted on November 12, 2013 by rashelcornish

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I stood outside a bathroom stall waiting on my four year old. This was my THIRD trip to the bathroom within 15 minutes; the restaurant staff giggled as I had passed them that final time. I glanced up to see a … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Parenting 101 Tagged depression, discouragement, motherhood

Creative Barbie Storage

Posted on October 15, 2013 by rashelcornish

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Barbies, Barbies everywhere.  How in the world a 4 year old has this many Barbies, I’ll never know. So the budding Barbie nudist colony in my daughter’s room has created the need for a unique storage solution option.  A Pinterest … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Parenting 101 Tagged barbie storage, organizing

Things I Never Expected to Say as a Parent

Posted on August 29, 2013 by rashelcornish

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I am often disappointed by the reality of my parenting versus the delusion expectation I’d had before having kids.  On one particularly off day, I was trying to wrestle Claire and Cam in a Cherry Berry.  As Claire threw her … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting 101 Tagged crazy things we say, kids are crazy, parenting

Potty Training a Boy: What I Wish I Had Known

Posted on August 22, 2013 by rashelcornish

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I had always heard the horror stories of potty training with boys, so I was feeling very hesitant when it came time to potty train Cameron, our second child. He was, however, showing all of the signs of being ready … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting 101 Tagged 3 day potty training, Boy, Potty Training, potty training bootcamp, sit or stand

Healthy Alternative to Kool-Aid

Posted on July 23, 2013 by rashelcornish

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I always get strange looks when I try to avoid cokes, kool-aid, and other sugary drinks for my kids. But with diabetes lurking on both sides of our families, I feel obligated to try to help my kids make healthier … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in the Kitchen, Parenting 101 Tagged electrolyte drink, Gatorade recipe, healthy alternative for kids, Kool-Aid recipe, Pedialyte recipe

The Ghetto Dinosaur Party

Posted on July 16, 2013 by rashelcornish

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It was the week of Vacation Bible School at church.  And a crazy work week.  By the end of it, I was desperately wishing that Cam didn’t have so many allergies so I could just order a stupid cake and … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Parenting 101 Tagged Dinosaur Party, Parenting Fail

Potty Training Bootcamp

Posted on July 2, 2013 by rashelcornish

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Potty training. Those words are terrifying for all parents of preschoolers.  I had heard so many horror stories, in fact, that I was fairly petrified when it came time to potty train my oldest.  With that in mind, I started … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting 101 Tagged 3 day potty training, potty training bootcamp

Independence… A Parenting Philosophy

Posted on June 18, 2013 by rashelcornish

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So far, I’ve talked about breastfeeding, sleep training, and reality… If you’ve stuck with me this far, thank you.  I know that every parent has a different philosophy and style, and I realize that there are probably several people who … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting 101 Tagged independent child, parenting philosophy

Happy Father’s Day! (The Car Shirt)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by rashelcornish

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Ahhhh, Father’s Day.  The day I’m always reminded that I’m a crappy gift-giver.  The day that I hope my husband walks away feeling loved and appreciated, and not depressed by my lack of effort. So I wanted this year to … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Minister's Wife--what NOT to do, Parenting 101 Tagged DIY gifts, Father's Day, road shirt

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