From Author Rebecca Grabill

This Joyful Mess

This One Hack Made My Mom-Life Better and My Kids Happier
Parenting, Everyday Joy, Mom Moments Rebecca Grabill Parenting, Everyday Joy, Mom Moments Rebecca Grabill

This One Hack Made My Mom-Life Better and My Kids Happier

It’s any random evening and I’m doling out the usual pre-bedtime chores. Pick up, put away, no, really put it away properly, not under the chair, all the pieces, oh whatever, just go brush your teeth. So. Many. Toys. Find the Ultimate Guide to creating your own Toy Rotation System. Reclaim your house and make all those old toys seem new again!

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How I Streamlined My Homeschool Day and Saved My Sanity
Parenting, Homeschool & EDU, Mom Moments Rebecca Grabill Parenting, Homeschool & EDU, Mom Moments Rebecca Grabill

How I Streamlined My Homeschool Day and Saved My Sanity

When it comes to homeschool technique I've tried everything. Work boxes? Tried it. Digital planners with printed-out schedules? Been there. Pre-planned curriculum packages that cover all subjects? Done it. Totally online learning like Easy Peasy? Yup. The non-homeschool option: Public/Charter school? Yes, even that.

And no matter what I did, every day was a whirlwind of...

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Theft and Motivation
Printables & More Rebecca Grabill Printables & More Rebecca Grabill

Theft and Motivation

So, we watched the second Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie over the weekend and found it even better than the first one. Side-splittingly funny, especially given the plot of brothers - Doug and Rodrick's constant fighting - and Fish/St. Nick's similar inability to get along. The movie got to the part where Mom starts bribing the boys with fake money to spend time together, and Fish/St. Nick got excited. 

"Mom Bucks! Can we do Mom Bucks?"

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Hi, I’m Rebecca. I write books and I write here at This Joyful Mess to inspire everyone to find JOY in the everyday messes of life. Here you’ll find inspiration, educational resources, and so much more. Please explore and connect. I’d love to hear from you!