Tag: moms

Tales of a Part-Time “Crunchy” Mom

"Oh you're one of those..." In my (almost) 3 short months of being a mom, that's a phrase I've gotten used to hearing. I...

Life at Sunset :: Elissa

"I was excited to shoot with the Pugh family! When you are going to do a photo shoot with a family who has kids...

When Your Baby Isn’t A Baby Anymore…

This weekend is my daughter's birthday party. She turns five on April 9th. April 9th is the same day we will register for kindergarten. She's also...

Confessions of a Short Order Home Cook

Parents who struggle with picky eaters (such as a four-year-old who rarely lets any food pass his lips that is not of the breaded...

8 Things I Don’t Worry About (Too Much!) While Pregnant

This is my third rodeo so to speak, and I am quickly approaching my 3rd trimester. I’m feeling a little bit like a seasoned pregnant...

The Myth of the Mom Identity

Before Noah was old enough to understand what Trick-or-Treating was, a friend of mine told me that her mom had made all their Halloween...

More Than Morning Sickness — Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Sound familiar? Unless you know a woman with this condition, it probably doesn't. While you may not know the term, you likely...

Totally Useful Step-by-Step Guide to Christmas Crafting with Your Kids

Christmas is such a beautiful holiday. The twinkly lights, the glow of a fire, the frosted windows, the peaceful blankets of snow (that I’ve...

My Promise to My Daughter

A few weeks ago, we were having breakfast with family. My four-year-old son and my two-year-old daughter were both tearing up some pancakes with...

Mom 101: Build Each Other Up!

Becoming a parent can be a terrifying experience at first. I was in the hospital for three days after having Lily. On the third day,...