• Home
  • Blog
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • FAQ’s
  • Submissions
  • Archives
  • Sitemap
  • April 24, 2018

Irish American Mom

Sharing My Recipes And Ramblings

  • Cooking
    • A Taste of Ireland
    • Recipe Index
    • Bread, Muffins, Pancakes And Scones
    • Drinks And Cocktails
    • Favorite American Recipes
    • Irish Appetizers And Party Food
    • Irish Breakfast
    • Irish Cakes, Cookies And Desserts
    • Irish Main Dishes
    • Irish Side Dishes
    • Irish Soups And Stews
    • All Recipes
    • Reader Recipes
    • Irish American Mom’s Pancake Roundup
  • Ramblings
    • My American Journey
    • Why I Love America
    • Irish Life
    • What I Miss About Ireland
    • The Ditzy Diaries
    • Blogging
    • Holidays
    • America the Beautiful
  • Ireland & Irishisms
    • Blessings
    • Ireland – County By County
    • Irish Expressions
    • Irish Superstitions
    • Land and Culture
    • Language
    • Symbols Of Ireland
    • The Irish Psyche
    • The Spud Saga
    • Why Tourists Love Ireland
    • Wise Old Words
  • Family & Home
    • Multiple Mothering
    • Education
    • Out of the Mouth of Babes
    • Trials of Motherhood
    • Backyard Tales
    • Crafts
    • Fashion
    • Keeping House and Home
  • Entertainment
    • Books
    • Writing
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Poetry
    • Television
  • Immigrant Tales
    • Stories of our Ancestors
    • Stories from the Present
    • Genealogy Resources
  • Giveaways
    • Giveaways
    • Gifts

House & Home

Photo Credit

I think my whole family is laughing at the title of this section. First, let me clear one thing up.

I Am A Lousy Housekeeper.

I can shout it out, and feel no shame. This Irish American Mom is definitely no “Stepford Wife.” My reality is no movie, and I have no intention of trying to make it so.

I am the Mom that I am; untidy, a bit frazzled, but always, there for my kids. I will never live up to a ridiculous, Hollywood ideal, but that is a lesson I learned, very early into this parenting journey.

Mom at door with broomPhoto Credit

My housekeeping may not be perfect, but it certainly is good enough. I embrace my imperfections.  Here I open up my messy cupboards to you. If you are beating yourself up, because you think you do a bad job creating the ‘perfect’ home environment, then stop. You are in good company. Together we can discuss our failings and learn to laugh at them.

Growing up in Ireland my mother established many annual rituals for us. Amongst them was the annual planting of daffodil bulbs in the fall. We eagerly awaited the first appearance of spiky, green leaves, popping through the brown, crumbly earth of spring. We picked strawberries in summer, stirred gooseberry jam in late summer, glued leaf paintings in autumn, and picked holly at Christmas time.

Photo Credit

Now that I am a proud mother of four, beautiful children, I feel an overwhelming need to establish our Irish-American family traditions. In Backyard Tales I will share my attempts at developing a green thumb, and family routines based on the cycle of the seasons. Wish me luck! I will need every bit of it.

During my schooling in Ireland, the nuns did a great job, teaching me how to knit, crochet and sew. I only recently picked up a pair of knitting needles again. A mother of a child in my boy’s class, asked me if I knew how to increase a stitch, when knitting. I think she hoped I might be able to knit, because of my Irishness. It was a pleasure to help her out, but the experience got me thinking.

Photo Credit

I too, should be knitting.  My four-year old, little girl will soon be ready to learn. Heck, her three brothers can learn also. No more Irish, Mama’s boys in this house. When I embark on my Crafts journey, I shall share the painful details.

My two sisters are now rolling around the floor, laughing as they read of my proposed Fashion category.

Let me explain!

If I still lived in Ireland, they no doubt would have suggested my suitability for the ‘student’ or ‘victim’, in the Irish or English version of the hit TV show, “What Not to Wear”.

Fancy Wellies or Wellington Boots on DisplayPhoto Credit

I like comfortable clothes and shoes. A few items of my beautiful wardrobe, remain in my parents’ house in Ireland.  When I visit home, I do not have to do a lot of packing. Who cares if I wear the same, out-of-style, fashion mistakes, for five years in a row? Into the bargain, I love my wellies, or rain boots, as they are called in America. They are an extension of my persona. My sisters, just do not understand.

Since, my four-year-old girl has now taken to pointing out my fashion faux pas, I feel no qualms of conscience, if I use this blog, to explore the world of fashion, Irish and American trends, jewelery, or shoes.  We can discuss Claddagh rings, Tara brooches, or whatever else takes our fancy.  No expertise required.


Photo Credit

In Keeping House & Home, I will share my love of newly-discovered gadgets like toaster ovens, and crock pots.  There are so many things I love, like dish cloths and candles, I believe they deserve a category all of their own.  

Enjoy my homely musings.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)

Search My Site

A Warm Welcome From Mom

I'm Irish.
I'm American.
I'm Irish American.
Welcome to my melting pot. Read More…

Receive updates by e-mail whenever I publish a new recipe or rambling.

My Logo

A Celtic Knot with green and orange loops of Ireland interlocking with blue and red loops of America.

Mom’s Recipes Are Featured On:

Thanks For Visiting

Advertising
Comment Policy
Disclaimer
Disclosure
Privacy Policy

 

© Copyright 2011-2016, Irish American Mom.

All Rights Reserved.

Top Posts & Pages

Irish Potato Sayings
Homemade Chicken Tenders Or Chicken Goujons
Irish Wedding Blessings
Why Do People Kiss The Blarney Stone?
Chips And Curry Sauce
Irish Hot Whiskey
How To Peel And Cut A Rutabaga
Most Recent Post and Other Highlights

Blogroll

  • All About Cuisines
  • Irish Fireside
  • Irish Hillwalkers
  • Irish-Americans in the Bronx
  • Married an Irish Farmer
  • Martine Brennan – The Irish Genealogy Coach
  • The Look o the Irish
  • Wee Kitchen

Copyright © 2018 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.