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My daughter started the summer by writing a bucket list of all the things she wants to do. I don’t know where she got the idea, or how she even learned about bucket lists, but she spent over... Visit my blog at http://www.gennyheikka.com to read...

It’s hard to believe July is ending and summer is winding down. It’s been a really busy month and, as I look at the calendar and realize we only have a few more weeks until the kids start... Visit my blog at http://www.gennyheikka.com to r...

This month, I’ve been so lucky to be able to spend time with my wonderful friends. A couple weeks ago, Jen came out to visit from New Jersey (it was so good to see her!) and we got together... Visit my blog at http://www.gennyheikka.com to read...

The front door opens and closes with a bang. “Hi, Mom,” my ten-year-old calls. He’s home early because it’s a minimum day. I go into the entry hall and give him a hug. “How was school?” “Good.”... Visit my blog at http://www.genn...

Welcome to Mom-Monday. I’m glad you’re here! Any mom with two or more kids has seen sibling squabbles…from the toy snatching of toddlers to the bickering of older kids. And even... Visit my blog at http://www.gennyheikka.com to read ...

She’s twelve now and she stands almost eye to eye with me. With each day, she’s becoming more independent, and more sure of herself. She likes reading and painting, swimming and fashion. She doesn’t... Visit my blog at http://www.gennyheikka.com...

We’ve been watering our neighbor’s yard while they were out of town and they were nice enough to offer us as much fruit as we want while they were away. We are literally in apricot heaven! Standing... Visit my blog at http://www.gennyheikka.com ...

When my friend Stephanie at Metropolitan Mama sent me the question, “What were the contributing factors that led to your decision to have two kids?” I had to think about it. While I wish... Visit my blog at http://www.gennyheikka.com to re...

I was looking through some of my archives the other day, reminiscing about when the kids were younger, when I came across this one about my son. It had me cracking up out loud, remembering, and being... Visit my blog at http://www.gennyheikka.com ...

Today, for Mom-Monday I’m sharing a helpful article from my writing friend and parenting author Elizabeth Pantley. Any mom knows that sleep is critical (both to baby and mom!). Here are some... Visit my blog at http://www.gennyheikka.com to re...