by Alissa | Feb 14, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, motherhood, random thoughts, self-improvement
Last week I was sitting on the couch at the end of a long day when suddenly one of my sweet sons dropped a folded up piece of paper into my lap and walked away. I often get hand-drawn “presents” from my youngest son, but this was from one of my oldest sons and it was...
by Alissa | Feb 12, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, Writing
The following is my entry in Susanna Hill’s Valentiny Writing Contest. The requirements: it must include someone hopeful (can be the main character but doesn’t have to be) and is 214 words (get it? 2/14 for Valentines Day). I hope you enjoy! Something Amazing Just...
by Alissa | Feb 7, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, motherhood, random thoughts, recommendations, strengthen family
One day a few years ago, I was standing in a long line on a busy day at Costco, waiting to pay for our groceries. I had three little boys at the time and was pregnant with my fourth. Suddenly—and very loudly (at least it seemed that way to me)—one of my boys pointed...
by Alissa | Jan 24, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, lifehacks, motherhood, random thoughts, self-improvement
Did you ever dream of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow? I did. If you (like me) tried to find this mythical pot of gold, you may have noticed that the “end” of the rainbow seems attainable until you approach it, and then it seems ever-elusive or just...
by Alissa | Jan 17, 2018 | activities for kids, Alissa McClure blog, educational activities for kids, reading with kids
Looking for a way to set a child up for success without adding 901 things to your already full schedule? Look no further. Read to him for 10 minutes each day. Not one more thing! I know I’ve shared this before, but sometimes we feel so overwhelmed with our full...
by Alissa | Jan 10, 2018 | Alissa McClure blog, motherhood, random thoughts, self-improvement
Dear Moms, Remember how you were recently stressing about a decision you made, wondering if it was the best thing for your child? Remember that guilt you felt because you wished you had done better than you think you did? Remember the chore that went undone because...
