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I Don’t Want to be an Angry Mom

July 20, 2023 By thrivinginthemess 1 Comment

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No one wants to be an angry mom, but it’s happened again. The kids have made a disaster in the living room, the baby is playing in the toilet, the toddler is making a mess in the bathroom, and you just wanted to get laundry started. Next thing you know you’re yelling, they’re crying, and…

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These classic deviled eggs are such a family favorite I am now expected to make them for every large family get-together we have. I actually forgot to make them one time, and I still haven’t heard the end of it. These are in such high demand I rarely have leftovers and that’s a lot of…

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These old fashioned snickerdoodle cookies are easy to make, soft and chewy, and perfect! The cinnamon and sugar coating is oh so satisfying and the cookies practically dissolve in your mouth. The only thing that can make them better is to be eaten with a glass of milk. I grew up making these old fashioned…

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Welcome! My name is Emily – mom of two littles, stepmom of two bigs, wife, homemaker, and educator. Life is messy, from kids to the house to how we handle day to day living in a broken world; but here you will find encouragement and inspiration to help you thrive not just survive.

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