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Getting Over Mom Guilt

October 11, 2010 By Kelly 25 Comments

I’m so over mom* guilt. I’m tired of hearing people judge other’s based on their parenting style, their children’s behavior, and appearances. photo credit: Amy McTigue I have mentioned before that my oldest son has Asperger’s Syndrome, a condition that makes him appear mostly “normal” with a few quirks. Especially in conversation with adults he […]

Filed Under: Mom Monday Tagged With: guilt, Kids, Mom Monday, parenting, special needs

Kids and Sharing: Tips and wise words from a 4 year old

June 7, 2010 By Kelly 5 Comments

Most days as a mom it’s tough to know if I’m doing it “right.”    I especially worry about my youngest getting the short end of the stick, but then he says something and I realize despite the differences in our life, the occasional yelling, and the scrambling to get everything done; he is still […]

Filed Under: Mom Monday Tagged With: Family, Kids, mom, Mom Monday, parenting

My 4 year old went to a PG-13 movie & other “bad” parenting confessions

May 10, 2010 By Kelly 13 Comments

On Saturday we went as a family to see Iron Man 2 in the theatre. That’s right I took my 4 year old to see a PG-13 movie. It wasn’t his first, and it won’t be his last. It’s completely age inappropriate, and if you had asked me when I just had one child if […]

Filed Under: Musings Tagged With: bad mom, Family, Iron Man 2, Mom Monday, parenting

Mom Monday: Breastfeeding is Best for Baby and your Budget

April 5, 2010 By Kelly 7 Comments

I was debating what to write about for Mom Monday. Since I’m not at home, I’m not being “mom” right now. Of course I’m always a mother, it’s a huge part of my identity, but being while being by myself is something wonderful, and amazing, it’s also something I have not experienced for this length […]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: breastfeeding, budget, Kids, parenting, saving money

Family Meetings: The Benefits

February 24, 2010 By Kelly 2 Comments

This is a guest post by Emily Geizer, creator of Child Perspective, the site parents turn to for simple and effective parenting solutions. You can  contact Emily directly through the site to ask any specific parenting questions.  She is also offering a FREE parenting e-course, called A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting. Read more about […]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: parenting

12 Tips For Feeding Picky Eaters

October 28, 2009 By Kelly 28 Comments

When I was a kid I was well known as being one of the most picky eaters on Earth. I adored candy, and still have quite a sweet tooth (see my tip for Halloween at the bottom of this post). As a kid I would eat an entire block of Kraft cheddar cheese after school. […]

Filed Under: Kids Tagged With: Food, Kids, parenting, patience

Stay at Home Mom or Working Mom?

July 15, 2009 By Kelly 14 Comments

The din and demands of constant needs are dying down. I’m left with this feeling of what’s next? (Other than the mountain of laundry, floors that needs washing, a car that needs cleaning, and a lawn that needs mowing.)

Filed Under: work Tagged With: parenting, reflection, stay at home, work

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Hi! I'm Kelly Whalen, writer, frugality expert, debt slayer, and money nerd. Welcome to the Centsible Life, my corner of the internet, where I help women live happier, healthier, and wealthier lives. My goal is to help you save time + money, so you can spend both how you want.

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