Tag: parenting
Living With Chronic Illness As A Mom
I lie in a dark room, pain throbbing from the front of my eye to the back of my head, feeling like my eye...
Volunteering With Kids In Indianapolis
Finding opportunities for volunteering with kids (especially littles) can be difficult, but including them can be an incredible experience. With winter break coming up...
Holiday Activities for the Busy Mom
Mamas, I have a confession to make. Now, please don't go and call the authorities on me. Ok, this is hard to say, but...
The Middle Of The Staircase
Walk through any family's front door, and you're going to find a cast of characters. Dynamic, ever-evolving, and marvelously unique people making their way...
What A Mom Wants For Christmas
This is the gift guide you've all been waiting for. What to get a mom, your mom, or ANY mom for Christmas. Don't worry....
My Husband Lives Down The Hall
I was planning to move to the guest room. It was a week after our son’s birthday, but this decision had been brewing for...
Celebrate National Brownie Day With Your Favorite Box Mix
While I personally believe every day should be filled with chocolatey goodness, today, it's especially true. Why? December 8th is National Brownie Day!
The origin of...
Real Kitchens Are Magic
I was scrolling through TikTok last night, and I came across this gorgeous kitchen. Bright white walls, a beautiful and unblemished countertop; there wasn't...
Four Ways Motherhood Has Become Too Elaborate
There I see it. My three-year-old walking out with a small plastic bag filled with all the treasured junk, candy, and treats in one...
The Nudge I Needed: Getting Help for Postpartum Anxiety
"I started Zoloft about two months ago," she shared.
"How has it been," I asked.
A loved one and I were talking about mental health and...
Guess Who’s Back? Back Again? Yes, That’s Right, Elf On The...
In the words of Eminem himself, "Guess who's back? Back again?" Yes, that's right. It's time for Elf on the Shelf to make his...
Yes, I’m THAT Birthday Party Mom
My daughter is turning three and I have a confession: I’ve been thinking about her birthday party for months. I’ve mailed the invitations, favorited...
Tired Of Mothering? Get Them A Haircut.
While I love my children more than I can express, I find parenting exhausting most days. I love being their mom, but I don’t...
Preschool Scaries
At a family reunion this summer, my cousin, whom I hadn't seen in ten years, asked if my daughter was in preschool. And she...