Introducing Motherhood Monday
When I first started this blog, my plan was to write about those things in life that bring me the most joy and that define my life experience. Motherhood has always been at the top of that list....
View ArticleNickMom: My Funniest Thanksgiving Parenting Moment
I’m sharing my funniest Thanksgiving parenting story as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias® on behalf of NickMom. My husband’s relatives live in the middle of nowhere. It’s a trek through...
View ArticleMotherhood Monday: Memories of OshKosh Overalls
I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for OshKosh Bgosh. I received a gift card to facilitate my shopping trip and to thank me for participating. I have a soft...
View ArticleThe Myth of More Time
I have noticed something about mothers. As our kids get older and pass from one milestone to the next, their time with us each day is shorter. School days get longer. Play dates, extracurricular...
View ArticleDry Ice Experiments for Halloween & Beyond
You can’t have a spooky Halloween display without some special effects. A cauldron, plus dry ice and hot water equals a fog effect that will have those trick-or-treaters hightailing it off your porch...
View ArticleEssentials to Keep Your Family Happy and Healthy on the Go
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Read my full disclosure policy here. #PurellWipes #CollectiveBias Spring might be my favorite...
View ArticleVintage Inspired Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
My mother has given me some pretty amazing gifts throughout the years. And I’m not just talking about the tangible things. She has given me her love, unconditionally. A safe and happy home. The...
View ArticleWhere did all the (summer)time go?
I’ve been marveling at how quickly summer passed this year. Time flies when you’re having fun, as the saying goes. But it seems like this summer hadn’t even started before it was over. It was so busy —...
View ArticleSupporting Our School
It seems like yesterday that I wrote dispatches from kindergarten about Jackson’s first day at school. We were all so very excited and anxious, ready for this milestone. Yet, we were also wondering...
View ArticleDispatches from Kindergarten
Yesterday was a big day at our house. My 5-year-old started kindergarten. 1) Still sleepy. 2) Goofing around. 3) Mommy: “If you don’t let me get one good picture, I’m taking away Skylanders forever!”...
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