Are you a Mary Mom or a Martha Mom? Because I'll admit it: I don't think I'm either. I try ~I do ~but I am a horrible housekeeper. I always feel like there are 400 things to do and nothing ever gets done. Now I know we have three kids running around this household but it still seems as though there’s got to be a better way. This is why I had kind of high hopes for Tami Kiser’s Smart Martha’s Catholic Guide for Busy Moms. Maybe this would be just the system I need to finally get it together?
Not so much. But not because it’s not a good book, just because there is no such thing as a cure-all. Most of the tricks and tips in the book were common sense things that shouldn’t surprise anyone (fewer and more meaningful toys makes for easier cleanup and more fulfilling play) but there were some really great little tips I hadn’t heard before too (use a blanket for toys with lots of parts and when the kids are done playing scoop the toys up, blanket and all, and put it back in the storage bin until next time. ..Genius!). It reiterated the happy family standard of family dinners and limited TV/video game/computer time. We really do well with the dinners but have a real ebb and flow around here with the TV thing. And I loved the “M is for Mom not Maid” getting the housework done section and the Daily Clutter Busters are being added to my routine. The key is consistency with me so hopefully I will keep it up!
Even though there wasn’t a whole lot of ground breaking knowledge in there, all in all I really enjoyed Smart Martha’s Catholic Guide for Busy Moms. It really is nice to be reminded that other families have the same struggles as we do ~ and that there are relatively simple ways to overcome them! Now if I can just get my Smart Martha Clutter Buster ways to combat my A.D.D. little-piles-of-stuff-all-over-the-place problem we’ll be in good shape!
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DISCLOSURE: This review was written as part of the Catholic book reviewer program from The Catholic Company. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on Smart Martha's Catholic Guide for Busy Moms by Tami Kiser. The Catholic Company is also a great source for serenity prayer and baptism gifts.
Not so much. But not because it’s not a good book, just because there is no such thing as a cure-all. Most of the tricks and tips in the book were common sense things that shouldn’t surprise anyone (fewer and more meaningful toys makes for easier cleanup and more fulfilling play) but there were some really great little tips I hadn’t heard before too (use a blanket for toys with lots of parts and when the kids are done playing scoop the toys up, blanket and all, and put it back in the storage bin until next time. ..Genius!). It reiterated the happy family standard of family dinners and limited TV/video game/computer time. We really do well with the dinners but have a real ebb and flow around here with the TV thing. And I loved the “M is for Mom not Maid” getting the housework done section and the Daily Clutter Busters are being added to my routine. The key is consistency with me so hopefully I will keep it up!
Even though there wasn’t a whole lot of ground breaking knowledge in there, all in all I really enjoyed Smart Martha’s Catholic Guide for Busy Moms. It really is nice to be reminded that other families have the same struggles as we do ~ and that there are relatively simple ways to overcome them! Now if I can just get my Smart Martha Clutter Buster ways to combat my A.D.D. little-piles-of-stuff-all-over-the-place problem we’ll be in good shape!
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DISCLOSURE: This review was written as part of the Catholic book reviewer program from The Catholic Company. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on Smart Martha's Catholic Guide for Busy Moms by Tami Kiser. The Catholic Company is also a great source for serenity prayer and baptism gifts.
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Sounds like this book is mostly geared toward moms of younger children. Since mine are reaching adult ages, I guess it isn't for me. Sounds like a good read though!
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