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It’s been one of those weeks. One where I can’t quite seem to catch my breath no matter how hard I try or what I do to try to slow down. There is officially just under one week left of school for all 6 of my boys and I am definitely feeling the crunch!
It’s funny how the end of school year is met with just as much anticipation and excitement (probably more on the part of teens) as the first day of school. By the end of the school year I am oh-so-ready for it to all be over.
The second half of this year we added the bonus of driving the youngest three to their elementary school on the other side of town. When we moved, we decided to get a variance to keep our youngest boys in their elementary school through the end of the school year because we didn’t want to move them mid-year. Great in theory, lots of work in actuality.
We are winding down with last minute assignments and field trips and (dun dun dun) Football of all things! Yep, my soon-to-be Senior picked up his football gear for “Spring” football on Monday and my soon-to-be Freshman picks all his gear up today!
Speaking of today….. our fabulously adorable and sweet Salesman turned 15! It never ceases to amaze me how time flies. I am constantly amazed by his seemingly endless supply of energy, passion, confidence and enthusiasm. I honestly don’t know where he gets it all from, but I would love to have even an ounce of it!
So, there you have life in a nutshell for our family! Hope you’re summer is off to a great start with lots of fun activities planned!
Talk about a super simple treat, these were an unanticipated moment of joy for me! I can definitely see myself adding a lot more options to this recipe down the road, but for now, it served it’s purpose, to offer a yummy alternative to what I normally eat. I was skeptical, very very skeptical but [...]
I am crazy about Etsy. You have heard this from me before. If I can find it on Etsy, then that’s where I am buying it. Whatever “it” is. Why?? Because it makes sense to me to find something that is a) unique, b) supports a small business & c) made just for me! Disclosure: [...]
We know it’s important to take pictures and record our children’s youth and there’s never been a time in history where it’s easier, more convenient or more beautiful than it is now. And guess what… you don’t even need a top of the line camera! Today I want to offer all of you a challenge.. [...]
Depression. It’s such an ugly and nasty word to me, dark and dirty and not something I truly understood even though I’d battled fear and anxiety to some level for most of my life. Time flies by, circumstances and situations in day to day life change, life moves forward at lightning speed, and it’s all we [...]
I haven’t shared nearly as much as I would like here about my recent health journeys, but living gluten free has become a part of everyday life for me. I will be the first to admit it was (and still is) the biggest adjustment I think I have had to make my entire life. It [...]
Five years ago this month, I gave birth to my sweet, loving, smart, handsome, all-around-wonderful son. When I became pregnant with him, I was in the best shape of my life. I was doing Yoga, Pilates, and running almost daily. I ate well, and I took care of myself. I gained the required 25-30 lbs [...]
It’s that time of year, the kids are getting the sniffles and inevitably moms will start feeling yucky at some point too. The world doesn’t stop when mom gets sick though so it’s always been a challenge for me to catch back up after I start feeling better again. Not only am I still usually [...]
When Amber Coleman contacted me about featuring ItWorks! at A Frog In My Soup, I had never heard of the company before. A few months later, my sister and I were talking and she mentioned a company that sold an all natural body wrap that she wanted to try. I immediately contacted Amber and said, [...]
As Summer kicks off, so does the usual list of skinned knees and elbows, bug bites and sunburns. What if something more serious happens, how prepared are you for something like a broken arm or leg, or even a more serious injury? Having the right first aid supplies, as well as a little training is [...]
Making a trip to the dermatologist to help myself or my teen conquer acne breakouts is not only something we can’t ever seem to find time for, but it’s simply not in the budget for this family. I have a careful skin care routine, but acne breakouts are simply something that I still occasionally have [...]
We’ve all been there, no matter how peaceful and calm things may look on the outside, being a mom sometimes (or often) includes a lot of stress. Recently I was introduced to Darlene Berkel, creator of the Ultimate Stress Relief Toolkit and owner of Natural Stress Relief Tips for Women. Darlene graciously agreed to answer [...]
When we became moms, we unknowingly also became nutritionists. We are responsible to not only feed our family nutritious healthy foods, but by doing so we are also teaching them how to eat for life. It can be daunting, overwhelming and definitely a tall order especially when we live in a society that survives on [...]
Making a more conscious decision to work out isn’t always easy, but the great thing is that the rewards for doing it are phenomenal. After joining the MapMyFitness challenge I have been a lot more consistent with my workouts and when I do workout I feel amazing afterward. Have you joined yet? If you haven’t [...]
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Welcome to A Frog In My Soup! My name is Shera and I am the mom behind the "Soup" or the "Frogs" whichever you happen to be reading about. My hubby and I have been married for 19 years. We have 6 sons that frequent these pages: CJ (17), Salesman (14), Tater (13), J-Man (9) & The TwinkyDinks (or Tweebs depending on their mood) - Bugs & Monkey (6 & 6). This blog is a little piece of my life, a large piece of my sanity with a lot of my heart thrown in. There are days I laugh and … Read more
