A year ago, we had our third baby. He has bleach-blonde hair, a surprise to all of us, since our kids have dark hair....
A Note Before You Read: This is an honest account of childbirth, child loss, birth trauma, postpartum PTSD, and recovery. It includes graphic medical...
With the current state of the economy, many people are cutting back on costs and searching for deals. I've always been thrifty, and here...
I wrote a post several months ago about habits I've adopted now that didn't used to be part of my life. It was such...
While following the Lindsay Clancy trial, medications stand out to me. Zoloft, Lamictal, Seroquel, and others like a reel of dark memories. Seeking help...
Earlier this summer, my family and I were able to escape to the beach for a few short days before the summer craziness began....
Recently, my kids have reached an age where our typical go-to Disney and Netflix cartoon movies aren’t hitting the same. My husband and I...
My 8-year-old has entered a new phase of childhood, and if I'm being honest, I'm not sure I'm ready for it.
The playdates have started.
Not...
Even when I’m not doing anything, I’m doing something.
You know what I mean.
With the world at my fingertips through my phone, it almost feels...
By midsummer, I hear the same questions from parents.
"She'd rather stay home and read than go to the neighborhood pool.""He never asks anyone to...
The kids had been counting down to summer break for weeks. Every morning at breakfast, our 2nd grader would tell me how many days...
We have all heard about the need to occasionally “unplug” and recharge our own batteries, and how distancing ourselves at times from our devices...
We all know the feeling. You're minding your sweet, summer-lovin' business, cruising through Target to refill on sunscreen and popsicles. When suddenly, out of...
I’ve played around with a center part here or there (I spent too much time admiring Lorde’s curly hair in 2013 to ever fully...


















