About Peapodsquadmom
Monica is an elementary school music teacher, mom of 6-year-old triplets and wife to daddy extraordinaire. In between teaching, beginning and failing at new diets, constantly seeking great hair products and trying to make her family's home as frugally fabulous as possible, she writes about life, love and laughter with her miracle trio on Peapod Squad Stuff. She loves Jesus, coffee, the internet, chocolate, writing, hair products and most of all…being “Mommy! Mommy! Mommy!”Website: http://www.peapodsquadstuff.com
Posts by Peapodsquadmom
10 Unique Mother’s Day Gifts
By Peapodsquadmom on April 28, 2011
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! If you’re still trying to decide what to get for the most important woman in your life, check out this list of unique Mother’s Day gift ideas that are sure to please!
10 Unique Mother’s {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on April 28, 2011
How to Get the Kids Involved in Spring Cleaning
By Peapodsquadmom on April 8, 2011
It’s getting to be that time of year when birds return, flowers bloom and we start wanting to make our homes as fresh as Spring’s arrival.
While many chores are best left to adults, here are some ways to get the kids involved in the Spring {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on April 8, 2011
How to Talk to your Children about the Disaster in Japan
By Peapodsquadmom on March 16, 2011
The heartbreaking images we’re seeing in Japan are difficult for adults to handle. They are terrifying for our children. Media coverage of the devastation is raw. It’s real. It’s impossible to ignore.
Even if you’re trying to {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on March 16, 2011
New Year: New Chance to Seek Quality Time with the Family
By Peapodsquadmom on January 6, 2011
Family New Year’s Resolutions
Many parents list “spend more quality time with the family” as a New Year’s resolution. It’s a fresh start…a new chance to seek opportunities for quality time together.
Quality vs. Quantity
Spending {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on January 6, 2011
5 Ways to Express Gratitude and Generosity this Thanksgiving
By Peapodsquadmom on November 10, 2010
Thanksgiving is a celebration of gratitude and is a special time for family and friends. It’s all about being thankful for the blessings in our lives and can be a great time to share blessings with others. What a wonderful opportunity to teach {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on November 10, 2010
Halloween Fun for the Whole Neighborhood
By Peapodsquadmom on October 21, 2010
Have you been “Booed?” If your neighborhood doesn’t already have a “Booing” tradition, this is a great time to start it yourself! It’s a fun way to spread some smiles.
How To “Boo” Your Neighbors
Print {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on October 21, 2010
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Safety Tips
By Peapodsquadmom on October 13, 2010
Trick or Treat!
Halloween is just around the corner and the kids are getting excited! If you asked most children, they’d tell you their favorite part of Halloween is the trick-or-treating. It’s all about the candy, of course. But while Halloween {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on October 13, 2010
Teaching Children Good Manners
By Peapodsquadmom on September 28, 2010
September is National Children’s Good Manners Month
Parents are so busy these days. Busy trying earn money. Busy trying to shuffle kids to and from school. Busy helping with homework. Busy transporting everyone to practices, lessons and games. {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on September 28, 2010
Ten Fun Family Activities for Fall
By Peapodsquadmom on September 8, 2010
Fall Family Fun
I LOVE this time of year. Autumn makes me happy, with its crunchy leaves and harvest vegetables and college football. And with a relief from the sometimes oppressive heat of the summer months, it’s an opportunity to head outside {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on September 8, 2010
Choices You and Your Child Can Live With
By Peapodsquadmom on September 8, 2010
Giving Your Child a Choice is GOOD
Kids sometimes feel powerless. They feel trapped by the control grown-ups have over them. Letting them make some of their own choices empowers them and can feed their self-confidence.
But what if you’re a parent {read more}
By Peapodsquadmom on September 8, 2010
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