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Author: Matt of Tiepedia.com

It may surprise some of you to hear what I am about to say, but it must be said. Not all guys want a tie on Father’s Day. GASP! I know, I know, it sounds crazy… and I certainly am not one of those guys, but apparently it’s true.

Listen to what Joseph Hurtado has to say, “there are only two types of men: those who hate ties, and those who grudgingly accept them as part of the job.”

Blasphemy as far as I am concerned, but if you’re Mrs. Hurtado you may want to think twice about getting Joseph a tie for Father’s Day. How about baking him a delicious necktie cake instead? I don’t think many men could resist that. Here are some sweet examples for you to consider! (Congrats to the cake artists who created these!)

http://www.tiepedia.com/tie-blog/49-crafts/155-tie-cake

FYI:

Matt is a blogger sharing a site posting from his site for Father’s Day! Thanks for sharing Matt!

Please go to his site to see the great images!

Every have those times when you wish you were anywhere but in the moment? Your child has done something very bad and you really want to freak out. We have all had them.  It may happen when your incredibly embarrassed by your child’s behavior in public.  It may happen when you get called into school for something your child did at school. We have all had a moments when it has been incredibly hard to be a parent.

I have been trying to really put things in perspective, before overreacting.  Zen my parenting style if you would  The brain doesn’t process things properly at first. Your first reaction is an emotional one. In hard moments your brain can’t process things in an unemotional way. Your natural reaction is an emotional one. Practice some mindfulness in your parenting, you and your child  will be happier. Slow down and think before you respond too harshly. Words can forever hurt a child.

So how has your life has changed by becoming a mother?  I hope your answer is not that you have given up your sanity, happiness and wellness.

Do you still try to do all you did before children? Are you a mom who kills yourself, not being willing to give into the kids mess at all? I know many moms who never let go at all. Are you one?

How have your priorities changed? Have you started taking things off your “to do list” yet? Sometimes you need to  completely let go and it’s great. Take some time off from your schedule! Your own mental health and wellness need you to lower your standards, believe it or not!

You can change your thinking and let go!  You’ll be much happier if you do! You will not die if you eat a later than 6 PM, skipped a few days of laundry and take some time off for yourself!

Some of us view the glass half empty and some view it half full? How do you view your life now as a mom?

By becoming a mother your life has certainly changed. I know my life is entirely different. Different doesn’t have to be bad you just need to lighten up and enjoy the difference.

Enjoy your life and relax! How can you lower your standards to happiness?