Tag: parenting
Things No One Told Me About Having Kids
Eleven years ago we rescued a tiny puppy and called him our baby. We thought he would be good training for becoming parents one...
Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Kids Busy –– So You...
I know I’m not the only mom who struggles to get things done with little kids underfoot. You’ve probably seen that Pinterest quote image:...
13 Amazon Finds That Make Travel with Kids Easier!
Whether you're flying or driving, we know that traveling with kids (whether one or more!) can be a daring adventure. Been there. Done that....
Bring Your Kids With You To Vote!
Politics are always a hot button subject, and the agitation in this country seems to grow daily. The only thing we can all agree...
Being A Volunteer in the “Volunteer State”
The truth? My now four year old will be able to go to whichever college she chooses after she graduates high school. I would...
Technology is Making Me an Absent Mother, Wife, and Friend
Technology is wonderful and most of us couldn't imagine our lives without it. But I also realize how quickly it allows me to be...
Back in the Day — a Memo for My Boys
After an epic toddler melt down the other day, which included screaming, food throwing, and a naked three year old rolling around on my...
You Might Be A Judgey Mom If . . .
Seen all the memes, videos, and posts about the "judgey mom" and worry that you might be one? Well, because we are so very...
When a Grandparent Becomes More Than Just “Grand”
Grandparents will always hold a special place in our hearts. Theirs is a place to go visit in the summer or have sleepovers with...
Motherhood: The Ultimate Identity Crisis
Fearless. That’s just one of the adjectives I have used in the past to describe myself. I was an extremely outgoing extrovert, who enjoyed...