Picture this. Your family is getting ready to go on vacation. While you typically drive to save money, this time you are flying to...
My oldest daughter discovered a little yellow duck lovey somewhere around five months old. She carried that thing around with her for months –...
Alton Sterling has died. Alton Sterling was shot by a police man, while on the ground. Alton Sterling was Black.
I am a multiracial mom...
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I'm going to be honest--I never thought about this day coming. Really, I didn't. I knew my son would eventually head off to Kindergarten...
When I was 16, I started taking the pill in order to help ease my period symptoms. The first doctor I went to was...
Our little girl Lauren recently wrapped up her kindergarten year with a bang: she lost one of her front teeth and moved into her...
What happens to a dream deferred?
Does it dry up
Like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten...
I will be the first to admit that I am an emotional hoarder. I literally keep anything and everything I think has some kind...
My husband is an incredible father and partner. He’s kind, patient, and one of the most intelligent people I know. He doesn’t raise his...
Something from the heart is always the best gift; I love to interview our children on special holidays and milestones so I can keep...
Last summer, my sister-in-law graduated high school, and family and friends came from near and far to congratulate and celebrate with her. As the...
I’m about to turn 31. I know that's not old per se, but I'm certainly not 21 anymore. I’m married, have two kids, haven’t...
I don't know about you, but days of brunch with my best girlfriends and a really good cup of hot coffee (read: Bloody Mary)...