chastity
Chastity is happily married, mother of two amazing children and two furry puppies. She is the owner of Chas Hise Hair and is a total book nerd.
The Passion Pitfall
We've all heard versions of these quotes meant to inspire us to follow our dreams:
The message is a good one: dedicating yourself to whatever you're passionate about can lead to a meaningful, purposeful career....
How Schedules Can Make Kids Adaptable
When my first child was an infant, she was not what one would call a "good sleeper."
My husband and I had to walk her up and down the hallway for hours until she fell...
Stop Asking for Help
I don't think there is a mom out there who hasn't needed help...
...who hasn't felt overwhelmed, drowning in life's day-to-day grind.
What mom hasn't felt frustrated by seemingly endless chores, errands, laundry, cleaning, cooking, and...
Make it Easier to Come Home from Vacation
Ahhh, summertime!!! Trips and vacations and road trips, oh my!
We are all familiar with the packing lists, itineraries, reservations, and schedules.
We know how to pack snacks and sunblock and extra wipes.
But in all the...
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
I wasn't looking for a boyfriend, let alone a husband, when I met Russell.
I had been married before and had gone through a rough divorce. I wasn't sure if I ever wanted to get...
The In-between Place
I am not a stay-at-home mom. But I enjoy a lot of the same perks. I don't work a full-time job outside the home. But I have a lot of the same benefits. Since...
Traveling With Kids: Tips and Tricks
My husband and I love to travel.
Exploring a new place, whether it be a city, state or country, is high on our list of priorities. Having children did not lessen that desire. In fact,...
Birth can be redemptive
All birth stories are important, each for different reasons.
The birth of my second child was redemptive and restorative for me because it showed me my own power.
I was woefully uneducated with my first birth...
Mothers are Made Many Ways – A Story of Surrogacy
I feel very blessed that pregnancy and childbirth were easy for me. With both of my children, I was fortunate enough to get pregnant the first month that we tried. Pregnancy was great for...
Fill Your Cup: Smoothies and Self-care
Mornings at our house can be a bit chaotic. When I'm on top of my game, the craziness mellows into a nice pattern. When I'm not...well, let's just say two kids running out the...