Author Archives: Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama
Adventures in Potty Training {+ FREE Printables!}
Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama in Been Around the Blog, For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 5 comments - posted on Mar 8th, 2013When baby #2 started potty training, I feared that I would get as frustrated as I did with my first child. You see, my oldest went on the potty for the first time at 17 months. It was one of those things where she saw the potty seat I had bought for her (and encouraged her to sit on… just for fun) and decided one day she would like to try it sans diaper. There was much hulabaloo made of this momentous occasion, then it seems that the whole experience went downhill from there. We spent the next 19 months … Continue reading
Through the Haze
Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama in Been Around the Blog, For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 3 comments - posted on Dec 7th, 2012The first year of baby #2′s life was a haze to me. Sleepless nights, and the resulting zombie-esque days, left me feeling disconnected, like a ship without a sail. I was cranky, to say the least. I looked like crap and barely recognized the person staring back at me in the mirror. Some days I even found it tough to pull myself together for afternoon school drop off, with my greasy hair in yet another messy ponytail and wearing yoga pants for the third day in a row. Sound familiar? I’ve gotta admit, I really admire the amazing women out … Continue reading
Why I Hate The Olympics
Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama in Just Between Us - 1 comment - posted on Aug 29th, 2012To me, the Olympics are slightly farcical. The idealist view of the Olympics, and indeed what they started out representing, is admirable – international amateur athletes competing for the pride of their respective countries. There’s no doubt that athletes train hard, pouring their hearts and souls into achieving their dreams, which I applaud. In fact, I have nothing but admiration for the athletes.
It’s the rest of the stuff that has me irked…
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At Wits’ End
Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 8 comments - posted on May 24th, 2012Today I found myself asking my almost-two-year-old for five minutes of peace. (Yeah, I know, he’s not even two… but he can understand me!) These days it seems I can’t even go to the bathroom by myself. At least one of my kids is calling my name or climbing up the stairs to scout out my location, after I’ve just informed them where I’d be and for how long. At times like this, I second-guess my parenting skills… maybe I expect too much of them at their ages; maybe I cater to them, making them needy; maybe I just don’t … Continue reading
Car Seat Safety Tips and My Son’s New Ride
Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama in Product Reviews, Review Blogaholics - 1 comment - posted on Mar 19th, 2012If I had to describe myself, I’d say I’m a Type-B personality (definitely not Type-A – that’s best left to hubby!). But, when it comes to my children’s safety, I definitely take on some Type-A characteristics. Ever since Baby #1, I’ve been somewhat obsessed with car safety. All I could think of was that this little, tiny body was going to be cocooned in a car seat that could potentially save her life one day. That’s a big deal. So, I started doing some research on car seats and realized that the process of choosing, installing and using a car … Continue reading
March (Break) Madness
Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama in Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Mar 12th, 2012Although March Madness is a sports reference, to me it’s the crazy time leading up to March Break. It’s that time when parents everywhere are scrambling around, trying to figure out just what the heck their kids are going to do for an entire week! March Break is something I have a love-hate relationship with. I love that my kids get to be home and we get to spend some great family time together. But on the flip side, it’s tough to keep them occupied sufficiently for 5 days. It seems every museum, zoo, play center and just about every … Continue reading
Today Was A Good Day
Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 2 comments - posted on Mar 12th, 2012Most days I feel like a hamster on its wheel, running around in circles, crossing daily tasks from my to-do list and wondering when the hell I’m going to get off. Almost every day I struggle with balance and doubt the sanity of my decisions… Is working from home really a good idea? Do I spend enough quality time with my kids? Do I play with them enough? When I am with them, am I preoccupied with work? Should I forgo the extra income and mental stimulation from working and simply enjoy being home with them? Why, for the life … Continue reading
Tiny Modernist For My Mini-Me
Lisa - Fab Frugal Mama in Product Reviews - 1 comment - posted on Feb 14th, 2012I love clothes. I have ever since I was little. In fact, as a kid, my favourite toy was a set of Fashion Plates. So when I grew up and had a little girl, I practically squealed with joy at the thought of the cute clothes I’d dress her in. Fast-forward almost 5 years, and I can tell you one thing – my daughter chooses what she wants to wear, no matter how many suggestions I give her. And, to be honest, I prefer it that way… although, I’ll admit, some days I completely cringe at her pairings. To me, … Continue reading