by Alissa | Dec 6, 2017 | Alissa McClure blog, lifehacks, motherhood, random thoughts, strengthen family
I love stories! I often see events in my life or others’ lives as stories. My experiences morph into stories quickly and sometimes I talk too much and I don’t get to the point right away because I want to share every single detail (I’m sorry to all those who...
by Alissa | Nov 29, 2017 | Alissa McClure blog, motherhood, Updates, Writing
Last year I was a part of a preschool co-op with several wonderful women who also have sons about the same age as my 4th son. We met at each other’s houses each Wednesday and the mother who hosted taught a little lesson, read a book, led a craft, and shared a snack....
by Alissa | Nov 22, 2017 | Alissa McClure blog, motherhood, random thoughts
I love to hike. Have you ever noticed, though, that the most beautiful vistas always seem to follow the toughest hikes? I have yet to travel on easy, flat terrain that has led me a short distance to a jaw-dropping view. No, it always comes after effort, often some...
by Alissa | Nov 8, 2017 | Alissa McClure blog, lifehacks, motherhood, random thoughts, self-improvement
As I think more and more about what I do with my time, I realize the importance of habits. Alignment When we align our values with our habits, we will invite peace into our lives. Sure, I can type a bold statement, but what can we do with that to actually achieve it?...
by Alissa | Nov 1, 2017 | Alissa McClure blog, motherhood
Before I had kids, I read this great article in a parenting magazine, though now I can’t remember which magazine it was. Anyhow, the author of the article shared all about how she potty-trained her child by spending a few days letting her run around outside with...
by Alissa | Oct 18, 2017 | activities for kids, Alissa McClure blog, motherhood, reading activities for kids, reading with kids, recommendations
I am going to go out on a limb here and assume that every parent reading this wants his/her child to read. We understand that reading is a gateway to education. We want our children to reach for their dreams and achieve greatness and reading is a huge part of that,...
