Tag: family
There Will Never Be an Elf on Our Shelf
Christmas is my favorite holiday, hands down, no competition. I unabashedly start brainstorming wrapping paper color themes in October, and selecting the family Christmas...
In The Trenches of Life :: Overly Overwhelmed
I am overly overwhelmed with life right now. I feel like I’m in the middle of the most crowded pool you could imagine, struggling...
Counting Down Until Election Day is Over – A House Divided
Can this election be over already? I know you are with me. Everyone has to be feeling it now.
Beyond the drama of each sad...
From the Outside Looking In
“It looks just like a museum!” I exclaimed to Jeff, his face shining back at me with the same expression of amused delight. Every...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selecting a Family Photographer
Photography is part of my love language. Not only do I enjoy taking photos, but I also enjoy hanging photos and having family photos...
The Hell That Is Preparing for A Family Vacation
Picture this. Your family is getting ready to go on vacation. While you typically drive to save money, this time you are flying to...
The Unexpected Blessing of a Second Father
This month of celebrating fathers is bittersweet for me. I am caught between celebrating my husband and missing my father terribly.
As the years pass,...
Forgiving my Father
My dad has always been the coolest, yet most mysterious person I’ve ever known. Growing up, he was my hero, my idol, my best...
The 5 Hardest Parts of Having 3 Under 3
5. The loneliness. It's hard to connect with other adults, even other moms. It seems like everyone's got their opinion, and no matter who...
A Before Baby Bucket List
I was listening to the Pregnancy Confidential podcast the other day, which you should check out if you are expecting. The talks cover a...
Our Indianapolis Family Bucket List
Our family loves to have adventures. On any given weekend, you'll find us exploring, hiking, or traveling. However, despite our love for the new...
An Ode to Combining Family Traditions
Most families have a certain number of traditions that are passed down over the years. Growing up, we had quite a few in my...
“Ask Before You Touch”: Raising Kids To Understand Consent
Recently I was reading an article a mom wrote about her family rules. Some of the rules were pretty standard: clean up after yourself, finish your...
Easter Baskets: 13 Affordable, Non-Candy Treats
If anyone else's family is like mine, the kids are going to get plenty of candy in their Easter baskets without me contributing to the sugar-rush....